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Indyk, Debbie; Rier, David A. – Knowledge: Creation, Diffusion, Utilization, 1993
Discusses grassroots AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) groups and their creation, dissemination, and interpretation of knowledge; and considers whether their knowledge production model applies to other public policy issues, using toxic exposure and women's health research as examples. Theoretical implications are considered, and the…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Community Action, Information Dissemination, Literature Reviews
Bhola, H. S. – Viewpoints in Teaching and Learning, 1981
A multiframework mega model of community education for community action is presented which details ethical, policy-oriented, planning oriented, organizational, pedagogical, and evaluational aspects of education for employment and income generation in rural areas. (JN)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Action, Community Education, Employment Qualifications
Sollie, Carlton R.; Howell, Frank M. – 1981
Issues and problems associated with university involvement in public sector activities and the knowledge transfer process are examined. After a brief statement of the state-of-the-art in knowledge transfer, attention is directed to one of the basic issues presented in the literature: the appropriateness and inappropriateness of university…
Descriptors: Change Agents, College Role, Community Action, Cooperative Programs
Zephier, Richard L.; Hedin, Charles – 1981
The paper reveals: alcoholism is the leading cause of death among Native people; Native Americans have a higher alcoholism rate than any other minority group in the country; 20 to 80% of a tribal population had drinking problems; these numbers involve men, women, children, and the unborn; and the trend is toward more alcoholism. The impact on…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Alcoholism, American Indians, Children