Ideologies, Paradigms and Myths: Changes in Our Operative Social Values.

Henderson, Hazel

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Publication Date: 1976

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Ideologies, Paradigms and Myths: Changes in Our Operative Social Values

Henderson, Hazel

Liberal Education, 62, 2, 143-57, May 76

Various social values make up the American character, including the "curse of individualism," which has influenced a cultural shift and confusion for business, government, and educational leaders. A need to redress overcentralization is manifesting itself in demands for greater citizen participation in decision making. (LBH)

Descriptors: American Culture, Citizen Participation, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Context, Decision Making, General Education, Higher Education, Individualism, Social Values

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