Uses correspondence generated by the writing of "The Philadelphia Negro" to describe the collaborative relationship between W.E.B. DuBois and women sociologists. Suggests that this historical bond between Black men and White women in their search for a more egalitarian future has the potential to inform efforts toward greater equity now…

Summarizes the development of the Earth's age calculation including the work of Archbishop Ussher, James Hutton, Lord Kelvin, Ernest Rutherford, Bertram Boltwood, and Arthur Holmes. Describes the changes in radioisotope dating methods. (YP)

The gap in understanding between scientists and the field of science studies, particularly critics of the current state of the sciences, is examined. It is argued that the tension has little or nothing to do with political correctness, but rather with the cost of science and the social contract on which its financial support rests. (MSE)

Provides a summary of the papers in this issue that deal with electronic publishing. Highlights include the impact on publishers, authors, users, and librarians and information technologists; theoretical frameworks; practical applications and implications; and future possibilities. (Contains 15 references.) (LRW)

Discusses the Math Options Career Day that educates seventh-grade girls about careers in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology. (31 references). (MKR)

Reviews this book by N. G. Satish, which investigated the information gathering and use patterns of social scientists. Recommends the researchers follow Satish's example by adopting an international perspective to the literature and study procedures. (JMV)

Looks at the social responsibilities and implications of scientists and science through the use of plays. (24 references) (MKR)

Attempts over the last 20 years in the United States to adopt a more consensual approach to fisheries management through regional councils have, in general, not been successful. Interviews with New England fishers illustrate some of the difficulties of communication and dialogue between scientists and those whose livelihoods depend upon fishing.…

Presents an account of the Mondale Initiative, i.e., an attempt during the period from 1967-73 to develop a national system of social indicators to improve social policy. The role of social scientists in national decision making and policy formation is examined, and a legislative history of the Mondale Initiative is appended. (51 references) (LRW)

Examined the location of the first, best, and last contributions of creative careers. Hypotheses specified the ways in which these landmarks should vary according to individual differences and interdisciplinary contrasts. Hypotheses were confirmed for scientists and inventors. Results lead to further theoretical constraints, new predictions, and…

An event that created a revolution in physics, the birth of quantum mechanics, is discussed. The rich, complex, dramatic as well as touching story of fights and contradictions between two groups of great scientists is described. (Author)

Reviews two lines of thinking about textbooks in the sociology of scientific knowledge (SSK): one considering their role in the life of the scientist and the other considering their role in the life of fact. A brief textual analysis is provided to show how these sociological perspectives can provide guidance to relevant linguistic features. (37…

Discusses the efforts of the president of the National Academy of Science to get scientists more involved in the public schools. (ZWH)

Examination of the relationship between environmentalists and scientists concludes that environmentalism has had little impact on science. Topics discussed include the degree to which scientific research has become more applied; efforts to integrate and coordinate research projects; the synthesis of scientific information for policy purposes; and…

Examined are a list of words that allude to many short, curt verbal triggers used to signify issues that represent significant bodies of scientific knowledge. The civic duty of scientists and engineers should be to engage themselves more fully and actively in public debate and action on these important issues. (KR)