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Peer reviewedGraubard, Stephen R., Ed. – Daedalus, 1989
Because events move swiftly in the contemporary world, it is easy to forget that acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a phenomenon of the 1980s. It is generally agreed that this is only the very beginning of a scientific investigation that will go on well into the 21st century. This issue attempts to provide some of the basic information…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Epidemiology, Foreign Countries, Medical Research
Zeitschrift fur erziehungs--und socialwissenschaftliche Forschung (Journal for Education and Social Sciences Research), 1984
Recognizing a growing globalization of nations and cultures, "Zeitschrift fur erziehungs--und sozialwissenchaftliche Forschung" brings together educational and social science research topics that address the interactions between education and society in their pedagogical, social, physical, economic, legal, and administrative dimensions.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Global Approach, Intellectual Disciplines, Social Problems
Download full textEstudios, Sobre Educacion, 2001
This journal issue introduces key points in education from a humanistic and interdisciplinary perspective. Articles are in Spanish (one article is in English) and each one contains a brief abstract in English. Research studies included are: "Globalizacion, Desarrollo y Pobreza (Reflexiones desde la Libertad)" (Juan Jose Toribio);…
Descriptors: Administration, Citizenship Education, Cooperative Learning, Educational Practices
Brady, Elizabeth, Ed. – Canadian Woman Studies = Les Cahiers de la Femme, 1989
This journal volume by and about Indian, Inuit, and Metis native Canadian women, contains articles, interviews, book reviews, fiction, poetry, journal entries and art. It is dedicated to the grandmothers who managed to hold on to old ways, teachings, and feelings, and to pass them on. Poems and stories create personal portraits and reminiscences…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Languages, American Indians, Canada Natives
Scraton, Phil, Ed. – 1997
Based on multi-disciplinary academic research and professional practice, this book is a response to the current political and policy debates in Britain that maintain that "childhood" is in a state of "crisis"; that there is a breakdown in discipline, professional, or parental guidance; and that young people lack any sense of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Delinquency, Family (Sociological Unit)
Cornell, Peter M. – 1977
Written for secondary school Canadian students, the document examines Canada's international trade policy. It is arranged in three sections. Part I discusses the affect of Canada's trade policy on the individual citizen. Tariffs and non-tariff barriers to trade such as import licenses, preferential purchasing agreements, health and safety…
Descriptors: Economics, Economics Education, Exports, Foreign Countries
Whittaker, Lynn Page – Current Issues, 1991
This annual publication contains reading materials designed to help students understand the complexities of the domestic and foreign policy issues facing the United States. The first portion of the book features background reading on the structure of the Federal Government. Next, 10 domestic policy issues are covered: the economy, education, civil…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Federal Government, Foreign Countries
Gronvall, Karin – Current Sweden, 1984
This article describes aspects of the environment for children in Sweden and discusses some of the measures taken or planned for improvement. The significance of the residential environment is explored, and the nature of the child care system in a country where over 80 percent of women with small children work outside the home is described. Also…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Child Safety, Children, Day Care
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, Urbana, IL. – 1982
This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. The 14 titles deal with the following topics: (1) the rhetoric of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; (2) the rhetorical strategies employed in the political speaking of George C. Wallace in the 1968 United States presidential…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Case Studies, Communication Research, Court Litigation
Theilheimer, Ish, Ed.; Eisner, Kathy, Ed. – Transition, 1996
This issue of the Canadian quarterly "Transitions," in French and English language versions, examines the prevention of youth crime, with a specific focus on activities, trends, and research dealing with Canadian families. Major articles in this issue are: (1) "A Snowball's Chance? Communities and Families Working to Prevent Youth…
Descriptors: Accountability, Aggression, Community Action, Community Involvement
Collins, Paul; And Others – Review and Evaluation Bulletins, 1982
Three scenarios about education in the province of Ontario to the year 2005 are described in this publication. The major purpose of the scenarios is to stimulate thought about the future. Taking a holistic approach, the authors describe education in its economic, political, and social milieu, since education does not take place in isolation. The…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Economic Climate, Educational Planning, Educational Policy
Holt, Geoffrey – 1976
Devised for secondary school students, the booklet explains current employment trends, policies, and issues of Canada's labor market. The book is divided into three parts. Part I discusses the labor force in terms of supply and demand, the working age population, the labor force participation rate, total employment, unemployment, and seasonal…
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Economics Education, Employment Patterns, Employment Problems
