Winning is Everything and Other American Myths
Author: Thomas A. Tutko
Publisher:
Published: 1976
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13:
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Myths America Lives By
Author: Richard T. Hughes
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Published: 2018-09-05
Total Pages: 374
ISBN-13: 0252050800
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSix myths lie at the heart of the American experience. Taken as aspirational, four of those myths remind us of our noblest ideals, challenging us to realize our nation's promise while galvanizing the sense of hope and unity we need to reach our goals. Misused, these myths allow for illusions of innocence that fly in the face of white supremacy, the primal American myth that stands at the heart of all the others.
Success Without Victory
Author: Jules Lobel
Publisher: NYU Press
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 331
ISBN-13: 0814751121
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn examination of how some legal issues are losing cases - but that's okay because advances are still possible.
Teaching Children Physical Education
Author: George Graham
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9780736062107
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContains brief vignettes of elementary school physical education teachers demonstrating some of the teaching skills described in the book.
The Arena of Masculinity
Author: Brian Pronger
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 1992-05-15
Total Pages: 370
ISBN-13: 0312062931
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSports are perhaps the most visible expression of the ideals of masculinity in our society, and figure as a training ground on which young boys are taught what it means to be a man. Given the involvement of sports with masculinity, the homosexual athlete becomes a paradox, and the recent explosive growth of gay sporting leagues, a puzzle. Pronger explores the paradoxical position of the gay athlete in a straight sporting world, examines the homoerotic undercurrent subliminally present in the masculine struggle of sports, and explicates the growth of gay sports in the framework of the developing gay culture.
Lies My Teacher Told Me
Author: James W. Loewen
Publisher: The New Press
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 466
ISBN-13: 1595583262
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCriticizes the way history is presented in current textbooks, and suggests a more accurate approach to teaching American history.
The Wonder of Boys
Author: Michael Gurian
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2006-09-07
Total Pages: 321
ISBN-13: 1101043431
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"THE WONDER OF BOYS is a provocative book that electrifies the debate over how this nation raises sons." — USA Today In this insightful and practical book, Michael Gurian describes what boys need to become strong, responsible, sensitive men. Instead of encouraging us to stifle boys' natural propensities for competition and aggression, Gurian offers effective and practical guidelines for channeling them. He shows how the evils boys are susceptible to, including gang activity, sexual misconduct, and crime, become necessary outlets when positive role models and adult support are not available. Most important, Gurian explains what a boy really needs--a primary and an extended family, relationships with mentors, and intense support form his school and community--and details how we can provide these things for the boys we love.
It's Just a Game!
Author: Darrell J Burnett, Ph.D.
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 2001-02-28
Total Pages: 131
ISBN-13: 0595163645
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn place of a 3rd printing of his original book, Youth, Sports, & Self-Esteem: A Guide for Parents, Dr. Darrell Burnett, a published authority on parenting, decided to revise his popular book, adding some sportsmanship checklists, and changing the title to It's Just a Game! to reflect the importance of keeping youth sports in the proper perspective. While discussing the psychology of youth sports, Dr. Burnett not only points out how sports can strengthen a child's self-esteem, he offers specific practical positive parenting guidelines to help make it happen. Topics include: •The four cornerstones of self-esteem •12 guidelines for promoting children's self-esteem through youth sports •Case examples, photos, cartoons, references •Skill, behavior, and sportsmanship checklists •A Parent Attitude & Behavior Checklist for youth sports •A list of 86 Ways To Say "Very Good!" The book's theme is straightforward: kids have enough pressure in life, and youth sports should not add to it. Youth sports can and should promote self-esteem, offering every youngster an opportunity to enjoy the simple fun of participating in sports, while learning skills, feeling good, and building positive childhood memories. Dr. Burnett's book gives parents a blueprint for building those memories.
The Pathologies of Power
Author: Christopher J. Fettweis
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2013-09-30
Total Pages: 321
ISBN-13: 1107041104
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses how deeply held beliefs guide American foreign policy and identifies the foundations of those beliefs, explaining how they have inspired poor strategic decisions in Washington.
"All the Real Indians Died Off"
Author: Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
Publisher: Beacon Press
Published: 2016-10-04
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 0807062669
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnpacks the twenty-one most common myths and misconceptions about Native Americans In this enlightening book, scholars and activists Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and Dina Gilio-Whitaker tackle a wide range of myths about Native American culture and history that have misinformed generations. Tracing how these ideas evolved, and drawing from history, the authors disrupt long-held and enduring myths such as: “Columbus Discovered America” “Thanksgiving Proves the Indians Welcomed Pilgrims” “Indians Were Savage and Warlike” “Europeans Brought Civilization to Backward Indians” “The United States Did Not Have a Policy of Genocide” “Sports Mascots Honor Native Americans” “Most Indians Are on Government Welfare” “Indian Casinos Make Them All Rich” “Indians Are Naturally Predisposed to Alcohol” Each chapter deftly shows how these myths are rooted in the fears and prejudice of European settlers and in the larger political agendas of a settler state aimed at acquiring Indigenous land and tied to narratives of erasure and disappearance. Accessibly written and revelatory, “All the Real Indians Died Off” challenges readers to rethink what they have been taught about Native Americans and history.
