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Brave and long overdue. . . . A thoughtful and historically grounded critique of US traditions in curriculum and teaching which brings seriousness and sympathy to a debate that often lacks both qualities. This is thinking for a new world and a new century".--Jay Featherstone, Professor of Education, Michigan State University.

One was a shoemaker, surveyor, lawyer, jurist, lay theologian, and statesman. Two became president, one vice-president. Over half were experienced in the legal profession. The majority were well off and, for their time, well educated. When they came together in Philadelphia in 1787, they produced the framework for the most influential document in the history of the United States.

Dynastic political families have been an American tradition since the birth of the Republic. Indeed, a good part of our entire political history could be written simply by setting out the family histories of the Adamses, Roosevelts, Longs, and Kennedys. To that illustrious list must be added the La Follettes of Wisconsin, and they are brought vividly to life as never before in this collective biography by veteran journalist Bernard Weisberger....

Petroski tells fascinating stories about the arduous processes that resulted in paper clips, Post-its, Phillips-head screwdrivers, Scotch tape, and fast-food "clamshell" containers. "Petroski . . . an examines the simplest . . . tools in our lives with an appraising eye."--Washington Post Book World. 45 illus.

An examination of the economic and environmental consequences of the overthrow of communism.

Joyce Trebilcot is a writer who has long been active in lesbian, feminist, and women's studies affairs. One of the founders and former coordinator of the Women's Studies Program at Washington University in St. Louis, she helped make the Program a source of activism and a haven for radical feminists and lesbians. Her writings appear in lesbian, feminist, and philosophical contexts.

A partir del B.D. 1333/1991 6 de septiembre, se presenta la nueva ordenación de la Educación infantil. Ésta, según la LOGSE, tiene la finalidad de contribuir al desarrollo físico, intelectual, afectivo, social y moral de los niños. El cuento motor se integra en esta nueva ordenación como recurso didáctico. Todos los objetivos de esta nueva ley, conocimiento del cuerpo y posibilidades de acción, relación con los demás, observación y exploració...