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Morrow, James – Media and Methods, 1979
Argues that good film and television fantasy is not a retreat from reality but a means of expanding the imagination. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Animation, Fantasy, Films
Roberts, Thomas J. – Media and Methods, 1979
Discusses two paperback books, "The Malacia Tapestry" and "The Shattered Chain," that are written with a junk-fiction formula yet have serious themes. Contends that teachers may find the books useful in motivating thoughtful nonreaders. (FL)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Higher Education, Literary Analysis, Paperback Books