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Volume 3, edited by H. Eichenbaum, consists of 29 chapters which represent a ‘‘progress report’’ on what we know about memory systems and their relationship to different parts of the brain. Memory Systems returns to a comparative approach of…

The second volume, Cognitive Psychology of Learning edited by H. Roediger, is comprised of 48 chapters on various aspects of cognitive ability and the underlying neuroscience. The basics of attention, working memory, forgetting, false memories,…

The first volume in the series, Learning Theory and Behavior edited by Randolf Menzel, consists of 38 chapters and sets the tone for the interdisciplinary and comparative approach to the study of learning and memory. He introduces the volume by…

This book is about the teacher’s role as curricular-instructional gatekeeper and its ramifications for social studies curriculum, instructional planning, teaching, and teacher education. As gate- keepers, teachers make the educational decisions in…

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Study of the brain holds promise and fascination for almost every edu- cator and parent. Recent strides in the field of neuroscience are impact- ing and changing the quality and quantity of information on the brain. Modern medical technology and…

Evolution and education, like nature and nurture, have often been put into oppo- sition. Here, our aim is to bring them together. The brain has evolved to educate and to be educated, often instinctively and effortlessly. The brain is the machine that…

We review the extensive benchmark data on short‐term memory for order, and discuss the prominent computational theories accounting for serial order memory. On the basis of recent diagnostic results, we identify four explana- tory constructs that we…

The Art in Peacemaking:
An Initiative of the Partnership for Conflict Resolution in the Arts
Young people bring many challenges and sensitive issues with them when they enter community arts programs. Often these challenges exist as disputes young…

This book explores some of the main findings of a piece of research funded by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (award 00 23 7661) that the authors, Rachel Johnson, Oliver Fulton, and Stephen Watson conducted at Lancaster University from…