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100 Experiential Learning Activities for Social Studies, Literature, and the Arts, Grades 5-12

By: Eugene F. Provenzo,Dan W. Butin

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100 Experiential Learning Activities for Social Studies, Literature, and the Arts, Grades 5-12

By: Eugene F. Provenzo,Dan W. Butin

Learning in secondary school classrooms involves much more than students reciting the "right" answers on high-stakes tests. This activity-packed book encourages educators to move beyond traditional models of teaching and learning and provides them with the tools for getting started. 100 Experiential Learning Activities for Social Studies, Literature, and the Arts, Grades 5–12 focuses on using active learning to engage students in critical thinking and reflection about complex content knowledge in the humanities and the arts. The 100 activities address significant social issues, including social justice, culture, language, and diversity. Teachers can emphasize comprehension, encourage creative thinking, and promote transfer across disciplines to help students: • Explore primary sources to uncover practical and relevant information • Construct careful arguments to integrate new learning with prior knowledge • Question deeply held assumptions to arrive at authentic understandings • Approach new ideas with confidence Take your students through meaningful learning experiences and make knowledge come alive!

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151070079X

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9781510700796

The Complete Playground Book

By: Arlene Brett,Robin C. Moore,Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr.

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The Complete Playground Book

By: Arlene Brett,Robin C. Moore,Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr.

Describes the history and purpose of outdoor play areas. Both a reminiscence and a practical manual, this study probes the philosophy of play, the stages of a child's behaviour and social interaction in recreation, and the educational value of playgrounds.

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Syracuse University Press

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0815602715

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9780815602712

Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle School

A Cognitive and Cultural Approach

By: Cory A. Buxton,Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr.

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Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle School

A Cognitive and Cultural Approach

By: Cory A. Buxton,Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr.

A practical methods text that prepares teachers to engage their students in rich science learning experiences Featuring an increased emphasis on the way today′s changing science and technology is shaping our culture, this Second Edition of Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle School provides pre- and in-service teachers with an introduction to basic science concepts and methods of science instruction, as well as practical strategies for the classroom. Throughout the book, the authors help readers learn to think like scientists and better understand the role of science in our day-to-day lives and in the history of Western culture. Part II features 100 key experiments that demonstrate the connection between content knowledge and effective inquiry-based pedagogy. The Second Edition is updated throughout and includes new coverage of applying multiple intelligences to the teaching and learning of science, creating safe spaces for scientific experimentation, using today′s rapidly changing online technologies, and more. Valuable Instructor and Student resources: The password-protected Instructor Teaching Site includes video clips that illustrate selected experiments, PowerPoint® lecture slides, Electronic Test Bank, Teaching guides, and Web resources. The open-access Student Study Site includes tools to help students prepare for exams and succeed in the course: video clips that illustrate selected experiments, chapter summaries, flash cards, quizzes, helpful student guides links to state standards, licensure exams and PRAXIS resources, and Learning from SAGE Journal Articles.

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SAGE Publications

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1483343359

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9781483343358

Critical Literacy

What Every American Needs to Know

By: Eugene F. Provenzo,Michael W. Apple

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Critical Literacy

What Every American Needs to Know

By: Eugene F. Provenzo,Michael W. Apple

In Critical Literacy Eugene F. Provenzo Jr. challenges E. D. Hirsch's assumptions about culture and education. Calling for a broader and more democratic vision than Hirsch, Provenzo critiques Hirsch's legacy up through the current conservative educational agenda for education which, he argues, denies, not only the United States' diversity, but its democratic traditions of democratic participation. His book shows why critical faculties and skills of students are essential not only to the success of individual students but to their participation in a healthy democracy. Provenzo offers a list of 5,000 things every educated American ought to know-- none of them the same items as those included on Hirsch's list in Cultural Literacy. Critical Literacy is essential reading for those concerned with our schools and the future of our children.

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Routledge

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1317261879

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Favorite Board Games You Can Make and Play

By: Asterie Baker Provenzo,Eugene F. Provenzo,Peter A. Zorn

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Favorite Board Games You Can Make and Play

By: Asterie Baker Provenzo,Eugene F. Provenzo,Peter A. Zorn

Instructions, over 300 illustrations for creating boards and playing pieces for 39 games: Pachisi, Alquerque, Solitaire, Queen's Guard, 35 others. Lexicon, supply list, more.

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Courier Corporation

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0486264106

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9780486264103

Religious Fundamentalism and American Education

The Battle for the Public Schools

By: Eugene F. Provenzo

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Religious Fundamentalism and American Education

The Battle for the Public Schools

By: Eugene F. Provenzo

For the past twenty-five years, 'ultra-fundamentalist' Christians have put increasing pressure on American public education to conform exclusively with their own philosophy and vision of education and culture. Eugene Provenzo considers and addresses the impact that the fundamentalist movement has had on such issues as censorship, textbook content, Creationism versus Evolution, the family and education, school prayer, and the state regulation of Christian schools. In exploring both sides of the debate, however, the author concludes that many fundamentalists' concerns are justified, due to a basic inconsistency between the rights guaranteed under the First Amendment and the position that many public schools have legally assumed.

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SUNY Press

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0791402177

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9780791402177

The Teacher in American Society

A Critical Anthology

By: Eugene F. Provenzo

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The Teacher in American Society

A Critical Anthology

By: Eugene F. Provenzo

A critical anthology that examines the nature and purpose of the teaching profession in the United States" "" Drawing on first-person accounts and sociological, historical, and literary sources, The Teacher in American Society: A Critical Anthology examines the nature of the teaching profession in the United States and the purpose behind the work of K 12 teachers. In addition to selections from novels and first-person accounts, editor Eugene F. Provenzo draws from a wide range of popular culture sources, including films, cartoons, and YouTube videos to convey not only the work and experience of teachers, but also how teachers are perceived in our society. Features ""Popular and classic selections demonstrate that learning to teach well is a deeply reflective act.Critical questions at the beginning of each reading encourage students to think about teaching in the context of a wide range of cultures, traditions, and teaching [b1] experiences."Further Readings" and "Linking to Popular Culture" sections in each Part opener lead students to a range of resources beyond the text.

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SAGE

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1412965934

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The Complete Block Book

By: Eugene F. Provenzo,Arlene Brett

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The Complete Block Book

By: Eugene F. Provenzo,Arlene Brett

Traces the history of building blocks as educational toys, discusses how play reflects a child's intellectual development, and looks at various types of blocks.

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Syracuse University Press

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0815623003

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Adaptive Technology for Special Human Needs

By: Arlene Brett,Eugene F. Provenzo

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Adaptive Technology for Special Human Needs

By: Arlene Brett,Eugene F. Provenzo

This book provides an overview of the use of computers to assist individuals who have disabilities. The book provides the reader with a comprehensive introduction to the possibilities and limitations inherent in the emerging field of Adaptive Technology.

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0791423077

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9780791423073

Hurricane Andrew, the Public Schools, and the Rebuilding of Community

By: Eugene F. Provenzo Jr.,Sandra H. Fradd

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Hurricane Andrew, the Public Schools, and the Rebuilding of Community

By: Eugene F. Provenzo Jr.,Sandra H. Fradd

Hurricane Andrew struck South Florida early on Monday morning, August 24, 1992. Widely described as the worst natural disaster in modern U.S. history, the storm left 38 people dead in South Florida, 80,000 homes destroyed, and damage estimates of at least $20 billion. The area devastated by the hurricane was approximately three times the size of Manhattan. Almost 250,000 people were left homeless by Andrewroughly the population of the entire city of Las Vegas, Nevada. Garbage generated by the storm in a single night was equal to the projected landfill for Dade County for the next thirty years.

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0791424820

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9780791424827

W. E. B. DuBois's Exhibit of American Negroes

African Americans at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century

By: Eugene F Provenzo

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W. E. B. DuBois's Exhibit of American Negroes

African Americans at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century

By: Eugene F Provenzo

“An important snapshot of life for black Americans at the beginning of the twentieth century” from the editor of The Illustrated Souls of Black Folk (Booklist). “The problem of the Twentieth Century is the problem of the color-line.” This quote is among the most prophetic in American history. It was written by W. E. B. DuBois for the Exhibition of American Negroes displayed at the 1900 Paris Exposition. They are words whose force echoed throughout the Twentieth Century. W. E. B. DuBois put together a groundbreaking exhibit about African Americans for the 1900 World’s Fair in Paris. For the first time, this book takes readers through the exhibit. With more than 200 black-and-white images throughout, this book explores the diverse lives of African Americans at the turn of the century, from challenges to accomplishments. DuBois confronted stereotypes in many ways in the exhibit, and he provided irrefutable evidence of how African Americans had been systematically discriminated against. Though it was only on display for a few brief months, the award-winning Exhibit of American Negroes represents the great lost archive of African American culture from the beginning of the twentieth century. “Those concerned with African American history will benefit from this work and may wish to also consult Provenzo’s The Illustrated Souls of Black Folk (2004) for a companion read. Summing Up: Recommended.” —Choice Reviews “Ten years before he founded the NAACP, W. E. B. DuBois used his role in the Exhibition to begin the long, fruitful process of achieving equality.” —Benjamin Todd Jealous, president and CEO of the NAACP

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442226285

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9781442226289

Easy-to-Make Old-Fashioned Toys

By: Eugene F. Provenzo,Asterie Baker Provenzo,Peter A. Zorn

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Easy-to-Make Old-Fashioned Toys

By: Eugene F. Provenzo,Asterie Baker Provenzo,Peter A. Zorn

Clear instructions and illustrations show youngsters and adults how to create 38 delightful novelties: jumping jack, kaleidoscope, boomerang, pinwheel, parachute, bubble blowers, and much more. Each toy can be made with inexpensive materials found around the home, from cardboard and tape to string, scissors, and pins.

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0486259587

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9780486259581

Illustrated Souls of Black Folk

By: W. E. B. Du Bois,Eugene F. Provenzo

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Illustrated Souls of Black Folk

By: W. E. B. Du Bois,Eugene F. Provenzo

This prophetic statement made by W. E. B. Du Bois over a century ago is from The Souls of Black Folk. One hundred years later, Souls remains the most important treatment of African-American life and culture published in the twentieth century. Richly illustrated, this special edition of Du Bois's seminal work includes historical woodcuts and engravings, photos and documents. Most of the photos, engravings, and documents are from the 19th and early 20th century and depict American slavery and its legacy, African-American life, and the prominent figures and events associated with the book's content. Assembled by Eugene F. Provenzo Jr., this illustrated edition of The Souls of Black Folk also offers extensive annotations, commentary and related materials from government, the media, advertising, and popular culture. Documents include the Act Establishing the Freedman's Bureau, Booker T. Washington's Atlanta Exposition Speech, W. E. B. Du Bois's essay "The Talented Tenth," Ida B. Wells-Barnett's The Lynch Law in Georgia, W. E. B. Du Bois's report "The Negro in the Black Belt," Alexander Crummell's sermon, "Common Sense and Schooling," W. E. B. Du Bois's story, "The Black Man Brings His Gifts," Thomas Wentworth Higginson's article "Negro Spirituals," and more.

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Routledge

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1317257847

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9781317257844

Computers, Curriculum, and Cultural Change

An Introduction for Teachers

By: Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr.,Arlene Brett,Gary N. McCloskey

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Computers, Curriculum, and Cultural Change

An Introduction for Teachers

By: Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr.,Arlene Brett,Gary N. McCloskey

Computers, Curriculum, and Cultural Change: An Introduction for Teachers, Second Edition is a comprehensive introduction to using computers in educational settings. What distinguishes this text from others on the topic is its focus on: *the issue of how computers are redefining our culture and society and the work of schools; *the idea of using the computer as a tool for increasing efficiency and productivity in curriculum; and *the concept of the computer as a tool not only for efficiency, but actually as a means of enhancing intelligence. This text provides students with an introduction to basic computer skills and experience, enhanced by helpful pedagogical aids, including case studies and highlighted features, such as Portfolio Development, Reflective Practice, Computing Timelines, Filmographies, bibliographical sources, and a text-linked glossary of key computer terms. New in the Second Edition: In addition to being thoroughly updated, a new section has been added to Chapter 1, "Creating an Electronic Portfolio," with activities linked to the standards for educational computing established by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Electronic portfolio activities at the end of each chapter give students the hands-on practical skills they need and, at the same time, cover the necessary theoretical and conceptual material for an introductory educational computing course.

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Routledge

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113562707X

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9781135627072

47 Easy-to-Do Classic Science Experiments

By: Eugene F. Provenzo,Asterie Baker Provenzo

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47 Easy-to-Do Classic Science Experiments

By: Eugene F. Provenzo,Asterie Baker Provenzo

Here is a highly motivating book for grade-school students that will introduce them to many of the world's most popular (and historically significant) scientific experiments. They'll learn about gravity simply by following the acrobatic antics of an ordinary coin. By trying to blow an egg out of a cup, they'll discover the principles of air pressure. Dancing soap bubbles will help them understand the effects of static electricity, and by dropping quarters into a full glass of water without causing it to overflow, they'll study the effects of surface tension. These and over 40 other experiments have been carefully selected by noted educators Eugene and Asterie Baker Provenzo to familiarize children with classic science experiments involving optics, inertia, air pressure, magnetism, sound, topology, light, density, vibration, prisms, elasticity, gases, vacuum, perspective, geometry, centrifugal force, buoyancy, color, and much more. Some experiments, such as the optical "Newton's Rings" are hundreds of years old. Still others, like the straw lever test, are based on Greek experiments with leverage and the center of gravity — first carried out thousands of years ago. Easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations show youngsters how to perform each experiment, most of which are prefaced with historical background, a list of necessary materials and an explanation of key terms. Almost all experiments can be carried out with common household items (tissue paper, scissors, tapes, rubber balloons, pens, pencils, etc.) and can be worked at home or in the classroom to demonstrate specific scientific principles or to supplement a science-curriculum unit. Sources for all historical illustrations given in the text are listed at the end of the book.

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Courier Corporation

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0486145824

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9780486145822

Critical Issues in Education

An Anthology of Readings

By: Eugene F. Provenzo

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An Anthology of Readings

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1412904773

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Place-Based Science Teaching and Learning

40 Activities for K-8 Classrooms

By: Cory A. Buxton,Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr.

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Place-Based Science Teaching and Learning

40 Activities for K-8 Classrooms

By: Cory A. Buxton,Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr.

Forty classroom-ready science teaching and learning activities for elementary and middle school teachers Grounded in theory and best-practices research, this practical text provides elementary and middle school teachers with 40 place-based activities that will help them to make science learning relevant to their students. This text provides teachers with both a rationale and a set of strategies and activities for teaching science in a local context to help students engage with science learning and come to understand the importance of science in their everyday lives.

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SAGE Publications

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1452223637

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9781452223636

Research Navigator Guide for Education (Valuepack Item Only)

By: Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr.,Linda R. Barr

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Research Navigator Guide for Education (Valuepack Item Only)

By: Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr.,Linda R. Barr

Designed to teach students how to conduct high-quality online research and to document it properly, this guide provides access to Research Navigator(tm) (www.researchnavigator.com), providing students and instructors with instant access to thousands of academic journals and periodicals any time from any computer with an Internet connection. Now updated with a new Research Navigator User's Guide, Research Navigator guides are free when packaged with any Allyn & Bacon/Longman text. With discipline-specific academic resources, and helpful tips on the writing process, online research, and finding and citing valid sources, starting the research process has never been easier!

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Allyn & Bacon

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020540829X

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9780205408290

Video Kids

Making Sense of Nintendo

By: Eugene F. Provenzo

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Video Kids

Making Sense of Nintendo

By: Eugene F. Provenzo

In video arcades and family rooms across America, children wielding joysticks cluster around display screens for hours playing video games. Like computers video games are now an integral part of the educational, social and cultural experience of childhood and in this book Eugene Provenzo explores the meaning of this phenomenon. Because of its domination of the video game industry, Provenzo focuses specifically on the Japanese Nintendo Corporation.

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0674937090

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9780674937093

W. E. B. DuBois's Exhibit of American Negroes

African Americans at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century

By: Eugene F Provenzo

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W. E. B. DuBois's Exhibit of American Negroes

African Americans at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century

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Farm Security Administration Photographs of Florida

By: Michael L. Carlebach,Eugene F. Provenzo

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Farm Security Administration Photographs of Florida

By: Michael L. Carlebach,Eugene F. Provenzo

A first-time presentation of significant and historically important photographs showing what life was like . . . for a substantial number of people living and working in Florida during the 1930s. . . . The photographs alone make a significant contribution to scholarship."--Samuel Proctor, University of Florida "I want you to take pictures of everything you can find of what's happening to the people," Roy Emerson Stryker told the staff of the photography project of the Farm Security Administration, a New Deal agency. "I think you are going to find it in the faces of the people." From 1935 to 1943 FSA photographers combed the countryside, "making and disseminating images that explained America to Americans while they raised public and congressional support for Franklin D. Roosevelt's more controversial farm programs." The basic concern of the FSA was agriculture, Stryker said. "Dust, migrants, sharecroppers. Our job was to educate the city dweller to the needs of the rural population." Michael Carlebach and Eugene Provenzo, Jr., examine the work of the FSA in Florida as revealed in ninety-four images made by photographers John Collier, Dorothea Lange, Carl Mydans, Gordon Parks, Marion Post Wolcott, and Arthur Rothstein. The work of Stryker's photography unit was described many years later by Arthur Rothstein: "There was a feeling that you were in on something new and exciting, a missionary sense of dedication to this project, of making the world a better place to live in." Like the rest of the South, rural Florida was desperately poor during the depression. Per capita income in the state dropped from $510 in 1929 to $298 in 1933, and 157 banks permanently closed their doors between 1928 and 1940. Many of the FSA photographs illustrate how poor men, women, and children lived, worked, and survived during hard times. Balancing images of the impoverished are those of ordinary tourists, of the middle-class residents of small towns and villages, and of the well-to-do in cities along the southeastern coast. Together with photographs depicting soil erosion, the misuse of farmlands in northern counties, and the decline of the fishing, wood pulp, and timber industries, the Florida FSA collection offers a brilliant composite portrait of the sunshine state in the grip of the Great Depression. Michael Carlebach is associate professor in the School of Communication and director of the American Studies program at the University of Miami, as well as a widely published documentary and journalistic photographer. His most recent book is The Origins of Photojournalism in America. Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr. is a professor in the School of Education at the University of Miami and the author of many books, including Video Kids: Making Sense of Nintendo.

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0813012120

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