Describes the contrasting policies and viewpoints of Zambia and Malawi toward their neighboring nation, South Africa. Notes the economic and political pressures that bordering nations experience and details how these affect official policies and unofficial attitudes. (JDH)

This social report concerns the efforts of the German Youth Institute in working with other institutes and with other countries to develop youth policies and programs. It begins by describing German and Soviet youth researchers working together to develop a concept for a long-term youth policy based on democratic structures. The German approach to…

Elaborates a theory of tension reduction among antagonistic groups that has progressed from a theory growing out of individual psychotherapy to a well-tried model used in a workshop of international leaders focused on a specific crisis situation. (Author/NB)

This article introduces a special issue of the journal dedicated to Carl Rogers' person-centered approach to peace. Background work leading to the special issue is reviewed and a brief overview of Rogers' accomplishments in psychology before his death in 1987 is included. (NB)

Describes the role of women in developing countries, as caretakers of the forests who are denied a role in land development. Discusses the devaluation of women's social and economic contributions to the ecological sustainability of forests. Presents a case in which issues of equity, justice, poverty, and other social issues are connected to the…

The Gulf Crisis that erupted in August, 1990 brought Jordan widespread economic devastation, increased poverty, the threat of hunger, health setbacks, and other hardships. Just as the country's economy was beginning to pull out of a lingering recession, Jordan was struck by the economic embargo against Iraq, the influx of over a million evacuees…

Focuses on the conditions that facilitate change both in individuals and in groups. Describes the person-centered theory that began in individual psychotherapy and has been extended to others fields such as education, management, and racial relations. Connects theory of personal change with the process for achieving peace. (Author/NB)

Two case studies of adolescent girls provide material on adolescent development in the nuclear age. Both cases showed initial concern about nuclear war in earlier adolescents, but subsequent development proceeded in opposite directions. One case demonstrates privatization and turning away from global issues, second demonstrates widening interests…

The problem is discussed as to whether man's age-old characteristics of selfishness and greed can be sufficiently overcome to avoid any general world war. It is suggested that if people are to come to terms with the problems confronting them, what the schools teach will be of vital importance. (PB)

Concerns the threat of thermal nuclear war and its consequences for the health of people of the world. Presents a summary of a report submitted to the 1983 World Health Assembly and recommends world, rather than national, citizenship. Discusses reasons for the difficulties encountered in achieving international thinking and behavior. (Author/NB)

Examines the effects of the welfare state on ethnicity in western societies. Maintains that group formation and action based on ethnic identity is aided by essential aspects of the welfare society. (JDH)

Discusses the introduction and continued use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as related to stratospheric ozone depletion. Presents the characteristics of CFCs conducive to the chemical reaction with ozone, the history of CFC use and detection of related environmental problems, health hazards, and alternatives to CFC use. (MCO)

The lecture discussed the following topics: (1) the beginnings in 1948 of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global nongovernmental organization which conceived of mental health in social terms, linking mental health of individuals with that of communities and nations; (2) the limited goal in the late 20th century of citizenship in a world…

This report addresses the global concern of water development and stresses the need for management of the water demand. Investments in water efficiency, recycling, and conservation are recommended over conventional water supply projects for greater cost behefits and production yield. Topic areas include: (1) water use trends in major crop…

Reviews anthropological thinking on ethnic and racial prejudice. Provides examples of discrimination and cites the major theorists who have played a part in developing anti-racist views of society. Concludes that racism has no scientific or legal justification, that racism is a crime against humanity, and that it is the enemy of peace, culture,…