Beschreibung
Superman comics, Jimmy Cagney gangster films, Pink Floyd, the Beatles, and a modern-day New England Emile – unlikely companions for the Beaver and his picture-perfect parents June and Ward? Not at all in this cache of thought-provoking essays on the cause, effect, and reciprocal relationships among popular culture, education, and adolescent behavior. Twelve educators analyze the evidence and arrive at diametrically opposite conclusions – and many points between. Pessimists see rampant deterioration in our educational process and product; optimists perceive encouraging signs of progress and potential for ethical improvement. Only time will tell who is right. Individual essay bibliographies provide a valuable resource of 350 relevant titles. Images of Youth is stimulating reading for both expert and neophyte in the field.
Autorenportrait
The Editors: Michael A. Oliker is Executive Director of the Midwest Philosophy of Education Society and editor of the MPES Proceedings. He received his Ph.D. in Philosophy of Education from the Department of Educational Policy Studies at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and he has taught at universities in Illinois and Pennsylvania. Dr. Oliker frequently publishes in education and library journals.
Walter P. Krolikowski, S.J., is Professor of Education at Loyola University, Chicago where he has held both faculty and administrative posts. He received his Ph.D. in Philosophy of Education from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and he has been a visiting professor at universities in British Columbia, California, and the Middle West. He has published numerous articles in various journals.
