An explication of Rousseau's writings regarding education and democratic theory shows that development of moral character is the paramount goal of society and that a coherent ethical code should, therefore, be taught in public schools. (Author/ND)

Survey of historical evidence concerning role of teaching among American political scientists, emphasizing teaching of college undergraduates with students' sociopolitical perspectives foremost in mind. (Author/ND)

A review of Chinese adult and continuing education traces the experimentation, innovations, and philosophy of the last 50 years. The consolidation and perpetuation of the Communist social revolution through educational channels, various programs and institutions, and the effects of the 1966 Cultural Revolution are examined. (LH)

The evolution of political education in Germany from the late 19th century to the present is outlined. (DE)

The history of the first major student revolt in American colleges, which came at the turn of the nineteenth century, is reported in this book. The question of why upper class, Federalist, and socially conservative students became rioters is examined. The rioters are portrayed as a postrevolutionary generation--the Sons of the Founders--who wanted…

This book is concerned with examining how the processes involved in decision-making at the political and administrative levels have affected the school systems in Australia over the years since World War I. Schooling is distinguished from education in that schooling may well provide the individual with an introduction to an education, but it is…

The author attempts to estimate the extent to which the 1976 educational reform in Greece belongs to the tradition of successive reforms and counterreforms that have occurred throughout Greek educational history. He also attempts to determine whether this new policy actually represents a philosophical reorientation and structural reorganization.…

The author examines the process and political dynamics of educational reform in greece by focusing on the Education Act of 1976 (Law 309), "On the Organization and Administration of General Education." The main concern is the reform proposals pertaining to the organization, the curriculum, and the general orientation of the school…

Observes the general use of history instruction in political socialization and presents a case study of the state-directed history program in the primary and secondary schools of the Soviet Union. Concludes that history in the Soviet Union is a partisan and dogmatic discipline, which is utilized by the government to enhance its authority and to…

Studies changes in the political culture of China from 1970-1976 through an analysis of elementary/secondary language textbooks. Agrees that texts are political handbooks for the young, providing them with rules and guidelines for behavior and revealing political reality as leaders would like the young to view it. (NEC)

The author discusses adult education and social action, quoting a statement that all serious educational movements are also social movements, and cites examples of this statement from programs and activities in various countries. He also gives a brief introduction to other articles in the issue and invites debate. (MF)

Discusses social studies' evolution as a discipline from its 1890s origins through the twentieth century. Examines the objectives of historians, sociologists, and "super patriots" (proponents of the Americanism movement) in advancing citizenship training. Concludes that the failure to achieve some of the original goals of social studies…