Workers' education must renew its traditional role of arousing people to the social and cultural needs of the time and equipping them with the knowledge and understanding necessary for effective action. (Author/EB)

This article examines the effects of the following forces on curriculum changes and development: (1) The drive for power, (2) the appeal of the dollar, (3) the rapid growth of accumulation of knowledge, and (4) the social and human needs of people in the schools. (JH)

A brief discussion of the cultural and language communications problems" that exist between state public administrators and scientists from technologically-oriented corporations who are hired by state governments to analyze social problems. (Author/AA)

Emphasizes the social implications of biological knowledge and discusses two main government roles in biology: (1) a creative and supportive role, including support of education and research, (2) control, regulation and protection related to the applications of biological knowledge. Public control is considered necessary in areas such as food and…

Revised version of speech presented at American Rehabilitation Counseling Association convention at Las Vegas, Nevada, 1969.

Describes cartoonist Jim Berry and his work. (MM)

Examines the social and human impact of science and technology from a global perspective. Technological advances have entered a dangerously explosive new phase. Social and technological problems are now threatening all human beings. Recent technological developments of worldwide significance are discussed. (AM)

Presents an historical perspective on the current hostilities over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. The validity of British and Argentinian claims to the islands is evaluated. The social and political problems which motivated the Argentinian government to reclaim the islands by force are considered. (AM)

Describes the proceedings of the eighth International Humanist and Ethical Union Congress held in Hanover, Germany, 1982. Lectures and discussions deal with issues of anti-humanist trends, disillusioned youth, alienation, and the rise of unreason. (AM)

Compares liberal and conservative views on the nature of the good society and the government's role in achieving it. The internal contradictions within each viewpoint are examined. The contradictions would be exposed if the public debate over these social issues were enlarged to include the libertarians and the social democrats. (AM)

This speech by James Michener analyzes causes for anti-science attitudes prevalent in the United States. Concludes that the scientific world must keep the general public abreast of what it is doing and continue to pursue goals proven to be sound bases for a free society. (Author/KC)

Demonstrates how Likert scales, semantic differentials, and projective pictures, stories, and sentences can be used to assess secondary school students' attitudes toward social issues. The Likert scale lists positive and negative statements about an issue; the semantic differential indicates degrees of feelings, for example, good, neutral, bad.…

Based on available evidence, it appears reasonable to assume that the psychological and social consequences of becoming a father during adolescence are the same as those more traditionally associated with adolescent motherhood. (Author)