Dangerous Discourses: Using Controversial Books To Support Engagement, Diversity, and Democracy.

Lewison, Mitzi; Leland, Christine; Flint, Amy Seely; Moller, Karla J.

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ERIC Number: EJ648663

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Dangerous Discourses: Using Controversial Books To Support Engagement, Diversity, and Democracy.

Lewison, Mitzi; Leland, Christine; Flint, Amy Seely; Moller, Karla J.

New Advocate, v15 n3 p215-26 Sum 2002

Notes that social issues books can enrich the understanding of history and life by giving voice to those who have traditionally been silenced or marginalized. Discusses how these books show how people can begin to take action on important social issues and rarely end with "they lived happily ever after." Presents four accounts of teaching with controversial books. (SG)

Descriptors: Censorship, Childrens Literature, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Design, Democracy, Elementary Secondary Education, Social Problems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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