Analyzes seven junior high school American history textbooks for slow readers. Results indicate weaknesses in historical explanations, causal-effect relationships, background, and synthesizing historical information, specifically when depicting the Civil War and the Great Depression. (Author/KC)

Research reveals three reasons for the failure of the Sociological Resources for Social Studies Committee. The reform was artificially stimulated by the availability of federal dollars, was a university based alliance which lacked significant teacher involvement, and was too narrow in scientific orientation, neglecting the traditional citizenship…

Presents method for determining basic party voting strength by analyzing voting units at the county level. The method considers the lowest Democratic or Republican vote ever cast in a contest, the number of voters who have switched support from time-to-time, and secondary voters (who only occasionally support their party). (Author/KC)

Explores the changing meaning of citizenship education in the United States during the 20th century and determines what citizenship education currently means for elementary schools. Concludes that student participation and community involvement are key ideas in a successful citizenship education program. (Author/KC)

Outlines legal aspects and procedures for conducting a field trip. Stresses the need for administrative support, previewing the field trip site, involving the class in planning, obtaining supervisor help and parental permission, conducting a follow--up and evaluating the field trip. (KC)

Presents charts depicting responses of rural sixth grade students to factual and opinion questions about political awareness. Concludes that students have limited knowledge and awareness of the various levels of government and of matters related to government. (Author/KC)

Reports analysis of five journals: "Commentary," the "Nation," the "New Republic,""Saturday Review," and the "Atlantic Monthly." Commonalities include exaggeration, moral indignation, and complex analysis with simple solutions. Concludes that these journals exist to persuade an educated, affluent, and influential readership that a certain kind of…

The Middle East is an area which cannot be defined in purely geographical terms. There is no universal agreement among social scientists over the exact boundaries for this region. (AM)

Some factors are common to the confrontation of Cypriot Greeks and Turks and the confrontation of Palestinians and Israelis. An independent international initiative is necessary to solve these disputes. If the Europeans revive their Venice initiative at the United Nations, the Palestinians and Israelis will obtain peace and security. (AM)

This study examines Adlai Stevenson's response to the Suez crisis, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the struggle between the nationalism emerging in Third World countries and the imperialism fading in Europe. It also looks at Stevenson's stance toward Israel and his relations with American Zionists during the 1956 presidential campaign. (AM)

The ranking of American interests in the Middle East and their inherent conflict present foreign policymakers with a dilemma. American involvement in the Middle East is a post-World War II phenomenon. To achieve a breakthrough in the Arab-Israeli dispute, the United States government must take a number of actions. (AM)

The Lebanese civil war of 1975-76 was an intersectarian struggle between two Christian communities as well as a struggle between Christians and Moslems. Political sympathies and actions of the Orthodox community and a variety of other circumstances led to this intersectarian strife. (AM)

Up to 1975-76, Syria's Hafiz al-Asad was successful in consolidating his power, securing the maintenance of his regime, and broadening his base of political power. His system started weakening in 1975 due to increased opposition stemming from Syria's intervention in the Lebanese civil war. (AM)

To understand the Cypriot past is to become familiar with the many religions which were brought to the island. To understand the Cypriot present is to appreciate the determining influence that religious identification has had in shaping the island's history. (AM)

Topics and resources for a discussion of the Middle East in a secondary social studies classroom are presented. The topics include geography and world resources, ethnic groups, religions, and case studies of specific countries. (AM)