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criticism at large," said Alexander Bain, "the temptation to deviate into matters that have no value for the predominating end of a teacher of English, is far beyond the lure of alcohol, tobacco, or any sensual stimulation.), one is reminded of aIl that the book might have been. Unfortunately, the people and pedagogies central to Hubert's history remain dry and aIl too distant.

That said,

Harmonious Perfection

is still a valuable contribution to studies in bothEnglish and rhetoric, one thar fills a significant gap in our historical knowledge of post..secondary education in Canada. Yet important gaps in our knowledge rernain, since the book's narrative takes us only to the edge of western Canada and the turn of the twentieth century. It is to be hoped that Hubert will now go on, as Berlin did in

Rhetotic andReality, .

to examinehow educational develop.. ments in his nation's formative years played themselves out in the century following.

BRIAN TURNER. University of Winnipeg

BOOKS RECEIVED

The following is a list of books received byMCGlllJOURNAl Of EDUCATION 1REVUE DES SCIENCES DE l'ÉDUCATION DE MCGllL.Not all the books received can be reviewed; however, reviews of sorne of these books may appear in this issue or in future issues. We wish to thank aIl of the publishers who have sent us review copies.

Booth, David&Reczuch, Karen. (1996).The dust bowl.(Ages 4... 9). Toronto, ON: Kids Can Press (Tele: 416 925... 5437; Fax 416 960 ...5437). 32 pp. Hard cover $16.95. ISBN 1...55074 ...295...7.

Carroll, Michael Thomas (Ed.). (1996).Nosmallworld: Visions and revisions of world literaiure. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English (Tele:

217 328 3870; Fax: 217 328 ...0977). 211 pp. $19.95 (NCTE members $14.95). ISBN 0 8141 ...3368 ... 1.

Davis, Aubrey. (1996). Sody Salleratus. (Ages 3... 7). Toronto, ON: Kids Can Press (Tele: 416 925...5437; Fax 416 960 ...5437). 32 pp. Hard cover $14.95. ISBN 1...55074 ...281... 7.

Edwards, Richard, Hanson, Ann,& Raggatt, Peter (Eds.). (1996).Boundaries

of adult leaming. New York. Routledge (Tele: 212 244...3336; Fax: 212 564... 7854).303 pp. $22.95. ISBN 0...415 ... 13614...8.

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Emberley, Peter. (1996). Zero tolerance: Hot button politics in Canada's univer.. suies. Toronto, ON: Penguin Books. (10 Alcom Avenue, Toronto ON M4V

3B2). 309pp. ISBN0~14~025347~5.

Flurkey, Alan D.& Meyer, Richard J. (1994). Under the whole language um.. brella: Many cultures, many voices. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers

of English (Tele: 217328~3870;Fax: 217328~0977). 184 pp. $19.95 (NCTE members $14.95). ISBN0~8141~3051~8.

Fulkerson, Richard. (1996).Teachingtheargument in writing. Urbana, IL:

Na-tional Council of Teachers of English (Tele: 217 328..3870; Fax: 217328~

0977). 184 pp. $19.95 (NCTE members $14.95). ISBN0~8141~0190~9.

Heidbreder, Robert&Ritchie, Scot. (1996).Playful poems androllicking rhymes. Eenie Meenie Manitoba. (AU ages). Toronto, ON: Kids Can Press (Tele: 416

925~5437;Fax 416960~5437).32 pp. Hard cover $12.95. ISBN1~55074~301~5.

Hitchcock, Graham & Hughes, David. (1996). Research and the teacher. A qualitative introduction to school..based research, 2nd ed. New York. Routledge

(Tele: 212244~3336;Fax: 212564~7854).370 pp. $19.95. ISBN0~415~10102~6.

Hodge, Deborah. (1996). Starting with science. Simple machines. (Ages5~9).

Toronto, ON: Kids Can Press (Tele: 416925~5437;Fax 416960~5437).32 pp. Hard cover $11.95. ISBN 1~55074~331~2.

Laminack, Lester L. & Wood, Katie. (1996). Spelling in use. Urbana, IL:

National Council of Teachers of English (Tele: 217328~3870;Fax: 217328~

Linn, Ray. (1996). Ateacher's introduction ot postmodernism. Urbana, IL:

Na-tional Council of Teachers of English (Tele: 217328~3870; Fax: 217328~

0977). 184 pp. $12.95 (NCTE members $9.95). ISBNO~8141~5009~8.

McClure, Amy A. & Kristo, Janice V. (Eds.). (1996).Books that invite talk, wonder, and play. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English (Tele:

217328~3870;Fax: 217328~0977).335 pp. $19.95 (NCTE members $14.95). ISBN0~8141~0370~7.

Morrow, Lesley Mandel. (1996).Motivating reading and writing in diverse class.. rooms: Social and physical contexts m a literature..based program. Urban a, IL:

National Council of Teachers of English (Tele: 217328~3870;Fax: 217328~

Neumann, Bonnie H.& McDonnell, Helen (Eds.). Teaching the short story: A guide to using stories from around the world. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English(Tele: 217 328~3870; Fax: 217328~0977). 302 pp. $21.95 (NCTE members $15.95). ISBN0~8141~1947~6.

Parasnis, Ila (Ed.). (1996).Culturaland language diversity andthedeafedperience.

New York: Cambridge University Press. (40 West 20th Street, New York, NY

10011~4211). 306 pp. Hard Cover $49.95. ISBN0~521~45477~8.

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Hare, William & Porte IIi, John P. (Eck). Philosophy of Education: Introductory readings (2nd Edition). Calgary, AB: Detselig Enterprises (Tele: 403 283-0900; Fax: 403 283-6947). 381 pp. ISBN 1055059-136-3.

Raggatt, Peter, Edwards, Richard, & Small, Nick (Eds.). (1996). The learning society. New York. Routledge (Tele: 212 244-3336; Fax: 212 564-7854). 302 pp. $19.95. ISBN 0-415-13615-6.

Root, Robert L. Jr. & Steinbert, Michael. (1996). Those who do, can: Teachers writing, writers teaching: A sourcebook. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teach-ers of English (Tele: 217 328-3870; Fax: 217 328-0977). 264 pp. $26.95 (NCTE members $19.95). ISBN 0-8141-1860-7.

Sullivan, Patricia & Dautermann, Jennie (Eds.) (1996). ElectTonic literacies in

the wOTkplace: Technologïesof writing. Urbana, IL: National Council ofTeachers of English (Tele: 217328-3870; Fax: 217 328-0977). 347 pp. $26.95 (NCTE members $19.95). ISBN 0-8141-1307-9.

Thom, Douglas J. (1996). LeadershiP wor/dwide: The christian conscience factor.

Hong Kong: Hong Kong Council for Educational Administration. (Order through HKCEA

cIo

CMA Choi Cheung Kok Prevocational School, 1, Tsing Hoi Circuit, Tuen Mun, NT, Hong Kong, or D.J. Thom, Faculty of Education, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Fax: 807 344-6807).157 pp. ISBN 0-88663-017-7.

Tonks, Douglas. (1996). TeachingAIDS. New York. Routledge (Tele: 212 244-3336; Fax: 212 564-7854). 195 pp. Hard cover: $49.95; Paper: $23.95. ISBN 0-415-90875-2.

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