Among the problems facing the United States, the following are most outstanding: (1) the population explosion; (2) pollution; (3) the war in Vietnam; (4) racism and inequality; (5) violence symptomatic of internal disorder; and (6) drug abuse. If institutionalized education wishes to develop human character and to perpetuate social ideals,…

In order to ascertain to what degree educational researchers are concerned with and involved in social issues, a questionnaire on social attitudes, activism, political attitudes, attitudes toward AERA, and research activities was mailed to 672 members of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). When demographic characteristics of the…

Discusses the gruesome images of death occurring in medieval art and letters. Suggests that the images are a form of symbolism based on body metaphors. By means of decomposing bodies, artists and poets symbolized the disintegration of medieval institutions and the transition to the early modern period in Europe. (JAC)

Examines societal institutions that promote sexism and powerlessness, including the family, police and courts, and marriage. Considers the political implications of research generated from biological/psychological disciplines which focus on individual psychopathology and fail to account for cultural determinants of rape. (JAC)

Responds to "A Nation at Risk" from the perspective of home economics. Indicates that problems are caused not by a lack of math and science but by a need for education in human relationships and social issues. (JOW)

Child neglect prevention is discussed at three levels: the individual, the social system, and fundamental beliefs and cultural agreements. An outline of a preventive child neglect intervention strategy is presented. Practices of government, the impact of business and technology and economic theory, and practice are shown as plausible areas for…

A sampling of titles published during 1976 representing to young readers: death, freedom, the handicapped, the Holocaust, the human condition, life styles, minority cultures (inside our country and beyond our shores), relationships, the search for identity, the look of tomorrow, and the continuing wonder about life and the world. (Author)

Draws examples from rhetoric of the Gay Lib, Women's Lib, and Black Power movements to illustrate an emerging conservative voice. (RN)

The poem describes the American Indian and his acculturation into white society. (FF)

Reviews three films dealing with problems of the aging. (SP)

It is essential that we learn how to secure the attention of people who make the kinds of decisions which will in the long run determine whether mankind survives or dies. (Author)