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Laz, Cheryl – Teaching Sociology, 1996
Focuses on the uses of science fiction to teach sociology and develop critical and creative thinking. Maintains that in the last 20 years science fiction has become concerned increasingly with social themes. Concludes with a detailed description of the use of "The Handmaid's Tale" in an introductory sociology course. (MJP)
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Fundamental Concepts