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Embree, Ainslie T., Ed. – 1968
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:…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Non Western Civilization, Paperback Books
Bridges, Katherine – 1970
Three hundred and seventy-seven research papers by graduates and undergraduates are listed in this bibliography, which both teachers and researchers are likely to find useful. All the papers deal with some aspect of Louisiana, but many contain implications and information of quite general application, such as "The Relationship of…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Bibliographies, College Students, Graduate Students
Embree, Ainslie T., Ed. – 1968
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:…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Non Western Civilization, Paperback Books
Miles, Edward J. – 1970
A rationale for the study of Canada by Americans is advocated in this paper. Among the justifications for the study are: our common geographical environment; our need to comparatively understand the cultural, economic, political, and social differences and similarities of the two countries; the part Canada can play in serving as a laboratory for…
Descriptors: American Studies, Area Studies, Comparative Analysis, International Education
MOSES, LARRY – 1964
LANGUAGE AND AREA STUDY PROGRAMS OFFERED IN 1964 BY UNITED STATES INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION ARE LISTED FOR THE AREAS OF (1) AFRICA, (2) ASIA, (3) LATIN AMERICA, (4) NEAR EAST, (5) SOVIET UNION AND EASTERN EUROPE, AND (6) WESTERN EUROPE. INSTITUTIONS OFFERING BOTH GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN LANGUAGE AND AREA STUDIES ARE…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Courses, Geographic Regions, Higher Education
Clark, Stephanie – Englisch, 1977
In preparation for the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth, some of the wax figure scenes of the royal family at Madame Tussaud's Waxworks are being renewed. A bit of the history of Tussaud's is given. The most popular exhibits are named, and technical details are added. (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Background, English (Second Language), Exhibits
Davies, Roger J., Ed.; Ikeno, Osamu, Ed. – 2002
This collection of essays offers an overview of contemporary Japanese culture, and can serve as a resource for classes studying Japan. The 28 essays offer an informative, accessible look at the values, attitudes, behavior patterns, and communication styles of modern Japan from the unique perspective of the Japanese people. Filled with examples…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Discussion, Foreign Countries, Japanese Culture
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Goethe House, New York, NY. – 1999
This instructional booklet for the social studies classroom is a companion to a series about modern day Germany. The materials describe the documents in the series and present correlation charts for content and skills: (1) "A Kid Like Me across the Sea"; (2) "Communities and Regions"; (3) "Overview of Germany"; (4)…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Economics, European History, Foreign Countries
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Ryan, Thomas F. – Social Education, 1973
The purpose of this article is to propose a base from which the study of Latin American culture might be initiated utilizing ideas from two new approaches. A plan is presented for organizing inquiry into Latin American culture around main ideas. (Author/KM)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Fundamental Concepts, Inquiry, Latin American Culture
Dagenais, Pierre – Didactique Geographie, 1972
Descriptors: Area Studies, Earth Science, Geographic Concepts, Geography
Hopkin, A. G. – Teacher Educ New Countries, 1970
Descriptors: Area Studies, Community Surveys, Developing Nations, Educational Problems
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Goering, John M.; Cummins, Marvin – Journal of Social Issues, 1970
Suspicion and hostility of the ghetto population is cited as the reason for low return on research surveys. It is argued that survey research should be more closely articulated in goals and methods with the population being studied--a strategy called intervention research." (DM)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Ghettos, Research Methodology, Research Problems
Soc Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Area Studies, Art Products, Chinese Culture, Illustrations
Rousek, Joseph S. – New England Social Studies Bulletin, 1982
Presents a geopolitical history of the African continent. Its geography, mineral resources, regional industrial development, and international role are discussed. The impact of African foreign policies on the struggle between China and Taiwan is examined. (AM)
Descriptors: African History, Area Studies, Industrialization, International Relations
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Richason, Benjamin F., Jr. – Journal of Geography, 1983
Columbus sighted Jamaica during his second voyage and was marooned there for more than a year during his fourth. The succession of early maps of Jamaica betrays its slow development and its unimportance to early colonizers. Modern tourism is the elusive "gold" which the Spanish fortune hunters did not find. (CS)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cartography, Colonialism, Foreign Countries
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