Smith, Brenda

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SMITH, Brenda

SMITH, Brenda. American, b. 1946. Genres: History, Politics/Government. Career: Freelance author and editor of elementary and secondary social studies texts, 1991-. Lancaster, OH, middle school instructor, 1968-69; Reynoldsburg, OH, middle and high school instructor, 1970-71; Ohio statehouse, Columbus, OH, political speech writer, 1972-74; Josephinum College, public relations writer, 1976-78; Merrill Publishing, Columbus, editor, 1979-91, interim manager of social studies department, 1990. Delegate, United States- Russian Conference on Education, 1994. Publications: The Collapse of the Soviet Union, 1994; Egypt: Land of the Pharoahs, 1995. Project editor, World History: The Human Experience, 1992; and Human Heritage: A World History, 1985 and 1989 editions. Has also written narrative for two African- American and three American history textbooks. Has written chapters on world geography, economics, and world cultures. Address: 3710 Harborough Dr., Gahanna, OH 43230, U.S.A.