Evidence derived from college catalogues, textbooks, and national convention programs is used to explore the nature and history of acting instruction in America. Stanislavski's theories and practices are discussed with reference to their acceptance in the American scene. Supplementary tables included. (JD)

Presents seven brief essays regarding the role of the textbook in basic communication courses. Addresses the proper function of a textbook, how instructors weave a textbook into their course, how students should be reading their textbooks, how students and instructors define the textbook's role, and what textbook features optimize and hinder the…

The authors of a popular secondary school level-speech communication textbook that has frequently been removed from schools or attacked because it discusses values defend their book and assess the effects of censorship. (NKA)

Two authors of a high school-level speech communication textbook examine reactions from individuals and committees concerned with textbook adoption and create a new scenario depicting the way they would have liked to have responded to events. (NKA)

The lawyer representing "Concerned Women for America" discusses the real issues in the Tennessee Textbook Case, as opposed to the apparent issues. (NKA)