Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ533562
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0574
A Conversation Concerning Heroism: An Example of Sport Literature in Practice.
Nastasi, Richard J.
Journal of Education, v177 n2 p47-54 1995
Explores the characters of several figures in two sport-related novels, "Bang the Drum Slowly" by Mark Harris and "Shoeless Joe" by W. P. Kinsella. The use of sports fiction to teach children about the human condition and qualities such as friendship and courage is advocated. (SLD)
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletics, Childrens Literature, Friendship, Novels, Teaching Methods, Values Education
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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