The study of obesity is a relatively new interdisciplinary academic field. The community college library shelves should contain two types of resources. First, several kinds of reference materials, and second, a host of broader materials that place the discussion of obesity within a cultural framework. This overview is divided into two major…

Fifteen Australian government publications are annotated, excluding publications of state, territory, or local authorities. The accelerating drive of the federal cabinet policies for commercialization of government publishing, as well as other policies that are reducing public access to government information, are briefly discussed. (LRW)

A 121-citation annotated bibliography describes journal articles, books, and other documents regarding bilingualism and deafness in six sections: sociolinguistic aspects; linguistic aspects; psycholinguistic aspects; language acquisition; language policy and bilingual education; and language attitudes. (CB)

This article presents a comprehensive review of journal articles on multicultural education. The location and tracing of this literature is described. The articles are discussed, analyzed, and grouped according to kinds of article and general topic. Four kinds of articles are included: position papers, teaching guides, project descriptions, and…

Discusses the emotional impact of divorce on children and adolescents and, after reviewing the literature and findings from a five-year longitudinal study, describes the implications of the spiraling divorce rate for practice, research, and social policy. (Author)

Lists five books concerning the day care business, and provides a brief description and availability information for each. Book topics cover: child care funding, priorities and policies; day care options for workers; financing of small businesses; and future financial pressures for American families. (RJC)

A review of Maghreb language and literacy covers the following: historical and cultural context; sociolinguistic situation; language policies and planning; language and literacy use; literacy education in three instructional contexts (Quranic, public primary, and adult literacy schooling); and future directions. (42 references) (LB)

Presents a brief analytic summary of all readily available social and psychological research concerning apparent causes and consequences of adolescent childbearing. Existing federal programs addressed to this problem are listed with recommendations for further development of public policies and programs. (Author)

Annotated bibliography of publications by the Office of Technology Assessment includes its major publications since 1988 and major publications written about the agency since 1984. A description of the agency and its role as a provider of unbiased information to the U.S. Congress on technological issues introduces the bibliography. (four…

Summarizes recent articles and research reports on electronic publishing and identifies key researchers, issues, and trends. Predictions about rate of technological change and likely impact on libraries are explored, and related concerns about technological change and copyright, newspaper production, and the publishing industry are discussed.…

Provides current awareness sources, both paper-based and on the Internet, that are useful for keeping up on recent developments in federal information policy legislation. Coverage includes columns regularly appearing in the professional literature, trade publications, listservs, newsgroups and bulletin boards, lobbyists, and sources for tracking…

Literacy issues are discussed that affect Canadians age 15 and older who are barely literate in any language. Topics include the following: definitions of literacy; policy overviews and surveys; the impact of literacy on Canadian institutions; access for literacy learners; adult learning and classroom practice; and the plain language movement. (76…

Annotates four books related to child welfare: (1) "Removing Risks from Children: Shifting the Paradigm" (Alma J. Carten, James R. Dumpson); (2) "Turmoil to Turning Points: Building Hope for Children in Crisis Placements" (Richard Kagan); (3) "Wrongful Adoption: Law, Policy, and Practice" (Madelyn Freundlich, Lisa…

This bibliography lists government documents published between 1969 and 1980 on the following topics of interest to human service professionals: aging, children, demographics, drug and alcohol abuse, health care, insurance and social security, mental health, program planning and evaluation, public policy, and research methodology. (EM)

Examines the changes that occur in the social networks and activities of individuals as a result of divorce. An integrative review of the available research concerning the social situation of divorced persons, five metapolicy guidelines, and examples of policy implementations relating to divorced persons are presented. (JAC)