Examines mass media and its relationship with society. In the past, it was a one-way relationship and mass media influenced society. Now it works in both directions, with society providing feedback to and influencing mass media. The...

By reading this section of a chapter on "Industrial Transformation in the North," students will learn about the shared perceptions and ideals of each social class and be able to assess different social classes' views of slavery.

A short story and a painting illustrating African American perceptions of Northern cities. Rudolph Fisher's short story "The City of Refuge" and William H. Johnson's painting Moon over Harlem offer insight into life within the black...

An interesting viewpoint of the Yangtze! This site presents the River as a point of art through centuries of Chinese culture.

Jewish American author Saul Bellow is featured in this biography identifying his literary contributions and his manner of drawing on the weaknesses of humanity. See "Saul Bellow Activities" for related materials.

This lesson assists students in understanding the differences between political constructs and regions.