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Book Offers International Perspective On Family Violence, Kay Hyatt
Book Offers International Perspective On Family Violence, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
A new book edited by University of Maine family studies instructor Renate Klein crosses disciplinary and national boundaries by presenting the works of scholars from 10 different countries, examining conflict and violence from a variety of geographical, cultural and historical backgrounds. Perspectives range from anthropological frameworks and sociological explanations to legal philosophy and conflict-management strategies.
Weapons Of Minor Destruction, Marc Baranowski
Weapons Of Minor Destruction, Marc Baranowski
General University of Maine Publications
The calculated rampage of two boys has left four classmates and a teacher dead and 11 others wounded at a middle school in Arkansas. It is a shocking, chilling disaster that begs for explanation. But there are no easy answers or quick solutions to violence as devastating as the murder of children by other children.
National Report Parallels Maine Surveys On Student Aspirations, Attitudes Toward Learning, Kay Hyatt
National Report Parallels Maine Surveys On Student Aspirations, Attitudes Toward Learning, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
A new report indicating that more college freshmen than ever believe education is something to be endured rather than enjoyed comes as no surprise to Russell Quaglia, director of the National Center for Student Aspirations at the University of Maine. The recently released report from the Los Angeles-based Higher Education Research Institute is on target with the Aspirations Center's surveys of Maine high school students who say that school is neither energizing nor challenging.