All articles by Whites about Black Americans published in two top sociological journals from their founding through 1979 were analyzed. Correlations drawn between author's birthplace and methodology, topic, and decade of publication. White researchers generally react to current racial discord and reflect predominant cultural definitions of race…

Maintains that the myth that there is no politics of science is dangerous because the denial prevents the establishment of measures to democratically control the influence. Examines the role behavior of scientists, science as a social phenomenon, and the institutional context of science in the United States. (JDH)

Reviews legal requirements for use of social science expertise in environmental impact statements and reasons for the general failure to include such input. Explores possibilities for improving social science involvement including legal challenges, cooperation with environmental and public interest groups, objective research, and more adversarial…

Addresses these three questions: (1) What are the roles of analytical chemists in industry? (2) What training is needed to fill assignments which make up these roles? and (3) What are some of the major challenges facing analytical chemists during the next five years? Includes information about a workshop for students. (JN)

Addresses the need for international collaboration of environmental professionals. Contrasts program priorities of developing and developed countries in environmental concerns. Identifies cooperative opportunities and projects for American environmental professionals and suggests ways of overcoming barriers in cultural exchange. (ML)

Enumerates characteristics required of the library consultant--motivation; character traits; education and experience; other qualifications (specialized knowledge, financial resources, adequate time, good health, communication skills, objectivity, perspective); special skills. The library-consultant marketplace (e.g., automation, public relations,…

This article surveys questions concerning the need for education and training of qualified information professionals in developing countries. Highlights include concept of development and information, search of relevance, settings (continuing education, library schools, education abroad), implementation (contents, faculty, facilities, and…

Findings from an American Chemical Society survey show that the pessimism that characterized the job market in 1983 has given way to a much brighter outlook as employers hire more chemists and chemical engineers. Data from the survey on the supply and demand of chemical professionals are provided and discussed. (JN)

The author briefly characterizes two ways to confirm the empirical part of educational theories: the hypothetico-deductive method and the Bayesian method. It is argued that the Bayesian approach can be justified. (JMK)

A discussion of the responsibility of scientists as repositories of knowledge, as educators, and as citizens outlines some concerns of the scientific community for problems of peace and disarmament. It is noted that a recent common awareness of a common responsibility for society is evident in the intensity of scientific contacts. (MSE)

Examines various topics related to education, careers, and social status in China. Indicates that advantages of science/technology careers are the direct result of recently adopted policies designed to encourage and make better use of China's scientists and engineers. Comments on political factors which help shape career choice are included. (JN)

This article disputes psychological test results from the 1920s that indicated low performance by Blacks. Inaccurate experimental research procedures and conclusions of tests are observed. Cultural determinants, heredity, and influence of test instruments on data are examined. (DF)

A bibliography is itself a database from which may be extracted useful information about both scientific fields and the practitioners who work in them. How bibliographies store and reveal this information is discussed. For example, one can identify problems being researched by scientists by examining publication titles. (RM)

Discuss the increasing problems, facing the private innovator, which may seriously affect the progress of American technology. Statistics show a decrease in patents issued to independent inventors. Information concerning patents, suggested cautions, and useful publications are cited. (Author/EB)

Presented are summaries of four presentations to the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America, Salt Lake City, October 20, 1975, pertaining to the problems particular to women in the geoscience fields. (SL)