Examines ways in which two very different political actors, George Bush and Bill Clinton, attempted to construct a new foreign policy consensus by blending the rhetorical forms of the Cold War with other foreign policy metaphors. Argues that these hybrids have not proven persuasive as justifications for American actions in foreign policy. (SR)

Haitians had expected 2004 to be a year of celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of independence from France following the only successful slave revolt of its time. Instead political violence exploded early in the year and armed gunmen took over cities demanding President Jean-Bertrand Aristide resign. Just as the rebels prepared to move in…

This article focuses on the origins, evolution, and social roles played by food service at colleges and universities. It emphasizes: (1) the gradual assumption of responsibility for housing and meals by universities during the medieval period; (2) the role of food service in the "collegiate way" philosophy so influential in British and…

Although the scope of this article is ancient history, many of the same issues and questions, such as the impact of leisure upon our contemporary society remain within the focus of the study. History has for its subject human nature, and the record of what has been thought, said, and done. In the study of leisure of ancient societies, thoughts,…

Oral history, a method of collecting historical information through preplanned tape recorded interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge of an historical event, is a viable learning activity at the high school level. This methodology was conceived and later institutionalized by Alan Nevins in the 1940s as a way to counter the loss of…

The current use and potential of technology for achieving security and peace are explored. Section 1 traces the use of technology for warfare through the mastery of ocean-going sailing, the maturation of the airplane, and the development of nuclear weapons. This section suggests that these developments have led to a loss rather than an increase in…

This review of the literature begins by exploring the development of computer literacy as a discipline since its introduction in colleges and universities around 1965 and in economically privileged high schools around 1970. The impact of a conference sponsored by the National Science Foundation and Human Resources Research Organization in 1980 on…

In spite of apparent successes, it remains questionable whether communications reform groups have had significant impact on public policy toward broadcasting and its role in American society. Historically, the progressive movement and the rise of government regulatory apparatus underlie the communications reform movement. But the effectiveness of…

This document, which contains over 500 citations, has as its main emphasis Eastern Europe and the U.S.S.R. It is divided into the following main sections: 1) The Ideology and Nature of Communism; 2) International Communication; 3) The Soviet Union, with sections on its people and land, historical background and the formation of the U.S.S.R.; 4)…

This second volume of a three-volume history of broadcasting in the United States covers the period for network radio up to the time when television became its powerful competitor. The programs and personalities of the period are recalled, but the corporate structures behind the programs and the intrigues and power struggles involved in the…

Explores the conflict over succession to Mao Tse-tung and China's future developmental patterns and strategic orientation. Theorizes that Hua Kuo-feng was Mao's personal choice for succession although opposed by party radicals. Discusses the purge of Teng Hsiao-ping, the Tienanmen riot, and the designation of Hua as First Vice Chairman after the…

In light of the movement to heighten moral sensitivity in the classroom, the Nazi holocaust is being discussed in many parts of the country. In this article comparisons are suggested of this aspect of Jewish history with black slavery and American Indian experiences. (Author/GC)

Briefly reviews conventional reasoning about the start of the Cold War. Describes contemporary revisionist views of the Cold War and the reasons they arose. Maintains that American leaders exaggerated the Soviet ideological and military threat, spurring an American arms build-up which ultimately led to the present-day arms race. (JDH)

Explains why political concerns and actions have been neglected by authors of young adult novels while other subjects, once considered taboo, have been used.(EL)

The decline in voting participation in American presidential elections since 1960 is also characteristic of both congressional off-year and gubernatorial elections. But the rate of decline varies greatly among the various states. Demographic variables explain only a few of these differences. Some possible explanations are presented. (Author/RM)