Summarizes discussions of a half-day symposium on the social and ethical responsibilities of scientists held during the 1974 annual meeting of the American Institute of Chemists. Also included are some comments on the responsibilities of chemists to their employers. (CC)

Article described a program designed to help women in protecting themselves against rape. (Editor/RK)

Discusses the tradition of Chinese humanism as a possible solution to the ethical problems facing medical science. (BR)

There is less geographic variation in the commitment rate of juvenile offenders than is commonly assumed. Apparently, judges across the country develop a similar standard of what percentage of youths they face should be committed. This standard may be similar across the country because it represents broadly shared ideals. However, there is much…

This quarterly review presents two main entries. The first one is a selected bibliography of twentieth-century poems relevant to science and social aspects of science. The other is concerning institutional review boards and the need for assessment of research involving human subjects. In addition, news items reporting on conferences, publications,…

The purpose of the program presented in this document is to develop understanding of social problems, particularly the problems of the poor. Included are the syllabus and other materials for a course in Social Problems as it is taught in the Department of Sociology and Social Work at Anderson College, Anderson, Indiana. This program has been made…

While this bibliographic list makes no pretense to completeness in regard to the literature on drugs and drug use, it constitutes an excellent foundation collection as an aid to faculty and students who may wish to do reading and research in this area of current concern. Both books and pamphlets are listed. English, Canadian, and American…

The purpose of this survey was to assess public attitudes about drug addiction, addicts, and treatment for this condition. Four reference groups were sampled: (1) law-enforcement representatives; (2) college student non-users; (3) student users of marihuana; and (4) post-withdrawal narcotic addicts. Data was obtained from a questionnaire…

This second edition of the "Resource Book" assembles a selection of scientific, philosophical, and educational drug abuse literature. The publication, as viewed by its authors, serves as a basis for improved understanding, trust, and communication between teacher and student concerning drug use and its place in both contemporary youth culture and…

This document presents a selective bibliography, a guide to periodical literature, and an annotated filmography of manuscripts, articles and films that point to higher education as perpetuating certain social problems. Among the topics dealt with in the materials included in the document are: the survival of black colleges, campus political…

The approach to retirement in the Religious Community is discussed as related to the Sister derived from her work as a teacher, nurse, homemaker, or administrator. The problem of aging and philosophies of many who are involved in the field of gerontology are presented. (DB)

"Diwang Pilipino" is a student initiated reader which documents the experiences of Pilipinos in America, as viewed, analyzed, interpreted, and experienced by Pilipinos. All the articles deal exclusively with Pilipinos and cover issues such as immigrant problems, the role of women in the Phillippines, and organizing in a Pilipino community. English…

The assumption that religious beliefs guide and direct human behavior has dominated the study of religion and has influenced the approach pastors have taken to problems of social and individual change. Author questioned the validity of that assumption. (Author/RK)

The work of this Trinidadian novelist is an example of a body of literature with much to say to the analyst of social systems. The key concept underlying his work, 'the colonial' is analyzed here through non-fiction, novels, stories, and journal material. (Author/AM)