Biographies of five men who dedicated their lives to fighting for the independence of India are presented. Mohandas K. Gandhi, born in 1869, spent his life in non-violent resistance to the many injustices being perpetrated against the poor and needy of India. Born in 1876, lawyer Mohammad Ali Jinnah was close in ideas, hope, and spirit to Gandhi.…

The guide includes in-print titles which were listed in the original guide and the supplement, new titles which appeared between December 1965 and December 1967, books published in 1968 provided by some publishers, and a few titles omitted from earlier editions. All the books are listed alphabetically by author within five subject areas:…

The guide includes in-print titles which were listed in the original guide and the supplement, new titles which appeared between December 1965 and December 1967, books published in 1968 provided by some publishers, and a few titles omitted from earlier editions. All the books are listed alphabetically by author within five subject areas:…

Whenever a class begins to study a new part of the world, teachers must deal with students' preexisting ideas about the area. Activities which will challenge elementary students' initial impressions of Australia and encourage them to learn more about the country are described. (RM)

This annotated bibliography compiles a variety of bibliographies and reference tools in the McGill University Library System (Montreal, Quebec) that are useful for research on Quebec, and its emphasis is on the sociological and political aspects of Quebec life and culture. The bibliography is presented in two parts that include reference sources…

THE PROGRAM OUTLINED IN THIS GUIDE WAS DEVELOPED FOR TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS OF UNITED STATES DEPENDENTS SCHOOLS IN NATIONS OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION. IT IS CONCERNED PARTICULARLY WITH THE STUDY OF THE CULTURE OF THE HOST NATION, GERMANY, ITS CORRELATION WITH OTHER SUBJECTS, AND ITS INTEGRATION INTO THE CURRICULUM. CHAPTERS IN PART…

The Aboriginal Australians traditionally were a homogeneous people, living as hunter-gatherers and dispersed across Australia. Today there are 176,300 Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders in Australia--more than one percent of the country's population. Their history and current problems are examined. (RM)

This book contains a selective, annotated bibliography of 304 Japanese children's books that represent the years 1946-1985 and that are contained in the Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). The volume presents an overview of the development and change in Japanese children's literature in terms of: (1) a new democratic philosophy, 1946-1955; (2)…

Listed in this annual bibliography are research in progress and published research from May 1, 1969 through April 30, 1970. Research in progress listings will not be repeated in subsequent editions until published. The following categories and numbers of items appear in this edition: Architecture and Art --21; Biography --33; Cities and Towns…

This reference work lists books, periodicals articles, Rand reports, and other documents in five subject areas: (1) the Caribbean and Central America, (2) the Continent, (3) Cuba, (4) the Dominican Republic, and (5) United States policies. The introductory section focuses on reference aids. The majority of the entries date from 1960 through 1969.…

National identity is the sum of the social characteristics of a people which are themselves a compound of ethnic, religious, political, and climatic factors. (Author)

The State of Yap, one of the four Federated States of Micronesia, is composed of the four adjoining islands of Yap, Gagil-Tamil, Map, and Rumung, plus 15 scattered atolls and small islands. Of the 9,400 inhabitants, about one third live on the outer islands. Yap has public and Catholic schools which follow a U.S. curriculum. Children are required…

To motivate students in the study of Asia at a time when interest in the East has declined but interaction increased, the author makes nine specific suggestions to secondary school teachers involving in-class exploration, outside experts, and cultural representatives. (JH)

This resource guide was published to assist those who are trying to increase their knowledge and understanding of the subcontinent of India. It is divided into three parts: 1) an annotated list of selected periodicals including both western and Indian journals and Indian newspapers in a variety of fields: Asian studies, economic and social…

Australians are known for their egalitarian spirit, manifested by a dislike of social pretension and affectation. A brief history of the country from the time of its establishment in 1788 as a dumping ground for Britain's unwanted criminals to the present is presented. (RM)