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TALES WORTH TELLING IBD

UNIVERSITY PRESS OF AMERICA
12 / 2013
9780761862246
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Sinopsis

In a set of stories about 17 American heroes and heroines, this book analyzes the hero concept in the nation&rsquo,s history. This book unmasks and reveals some of the United States&rsquo, most beloved historical figures, reflecting their strengths, values, and flaws as no conventional history textbook can. Each chapter provides a comprehensive and complex look at the heroes and heroines who helped to shape a national identity. This book also examines the history, mechanics, and proven benefits of storytelling, identifying the form as an effective strategy to teach about some of the nation&rsquo,s most famous men and women. Each story concludes with a set of discussion questions that allow both educators and students to probe transcending values that are still relevant for young Americans today.

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