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The article is a book review of "Turkish Kaleidoscope: Fractured Lives in a Time of Violence" by Jenny White. The book is a graphic novel that tells the story of Turkish politics from the 1970s to the present, focusing on four students involved in ideological conflicts. White, a cultural anthropologist, draws on her own experiences and ethnographic research to create a narrative that combines fiction and ethnographic perspectives. The book explores themes of political polarization, violence, and social divisions in Turkish society. The reviewer suggests that the book is a timely and engaging read for those interested in Turkish history and politics. [Extracted from the article]

"A Flashlight in the Dark: Shaping Dance Canons" by Kate Mattingly is a book that examines the role of dance criticism in shaping the development of performance, scholarship, and history. Mattingly argues that dance criticism has contributed to the construction of a field that champions certain forms of art and artists over others, perpetuating inequities. The book explores the influence of critics on dance education, the emergence of Dance Studies as a response to criticism, and alternative approaches to criticism in the digital age. While the book provides valuable insights into the field, it could benefit from further exploration of the social and historical contexts that shape dance criticism. [Extracted from the article]

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The article introduces a set of teaching and assessment activities for Year 10 students in an elective History class, focusing on the ethical use of generative AI like ChatGPT in historical research, prompting AI to compose magazine articles about historical food.

"Beauty and the Brain: The Science of Human Nature in Early America" by Rachel E. Walker is a book that explores the uses and misuses of phrenology and physiognomy in early America. The author argues that these sciences not only shaped how Americans understood their own brains and bodies, but also provided a practical way of evaluating others and understanding social and political hierarchies. The book focuses on the voices of female and nonwhite users of phrenology and physiognomy, offering a diverse perspective on these sciences. It is well-researched and includes both cultural and social historical sources, providing a nuanced understanding of American phrenology and physiognomy. The book also highlights the political and symbolic weight of seemingly trivial decisions, such as hairstyles. While the book may cover familiar ground for historians of science, it offers valuable insights for historians of the early American republic. Overall, "Beauty and the Brain" serves as a useful introduction to the topic and encourages a better integration of these sciences into our understanding of American history. [Extracted from the article]

"The Patchwork of World History in Texas High Schools: Unpacking Eurocentrism, Imperialism, and Nationalism in the Curriculum, 1920–2021" by Stephen Jackson is a book that examines the challenges of teaching world history in Texas high schools. The author argues that the standards movement and the concentration of power in the hands of state authorities have hindered experimentation with different interpretive frameworks and eroded the influence of academic historians. The book provides an analysis of Texas textbooks, highlighting the persistence of Eurocentrism, imperialism, and nationalism in the curriculum. It also suggests innovative interpretive frameworks for world history and encourages educators to explore alternative curricula. [Extracted from the article]

"Baseball: The Turbulent Midcentury Years" by Steven Philip Gietschier is a highly recommended book for those interested in the history of baseball during the middle of the twentieth century. The book offers a collection of essays that explore the socio-economic contexts of the game, focusing on key figures who shaped the sport. It delves into topics such as labor history, ownership, media, and the experiences of players during this period. The book also highlights the importance of preserving the charm and legendary nature of the game amidst the increasing emphasis on statistics and analytics in modern baseball. [Extracted from the article]

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Review of: The Arts and the Teaching of History: Historical F(r)ictions, Penny Clark and Alan Sears (2020) Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 297 pp., ISBN 978-3-03051-512-6, h/bk, GBP 99.00, ISBN 978-3-030-51513-3, e-book, GBP 79.50 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An intriguing look at how the gaming age offers imaginative possibilities for the teaching of history. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Lévesque and Croteau's timely study of French Canadian students' historical consciousness brings these important fields of research together to explore the specificity of French Canadian historical consciousness in the context of history education's national and pedagogical dimensions. Given the distinctively "national" place of Ottawa in the Canadian federation, such a pan-Canadian expression of French Canadian narrative and identity might not be surprising, but it does show that the ways students contemplate French Canadian history, as well as their own historical consciousness, is not universal. Compared to the national narratives of Canadian history, in which the recognition of multicultural and First Nations histories is prominent, this aspect of French Canadian historical consciousness is notable, to say the least. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents an assessment idea for an Historical Investigation task for Year 11 students in Ancient or Modern History, which involves using AI chatbots like ChatGPT to generate inquiry questions, evaluate sources, and prepare for presentations.

(Informational picture book. 7-10) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]