Rural America is growing again; and, the change in growth and migration patterns means new opportunities for small towns to expand their economic bases and to improve community facilities and services. Part of the Small Town Strategy series, this publication characterizes one small southwestern town that is typical of many others and outlines a…

Internal colonialism, the domination of one region over another, provides a necessary but insufficient base for the development of ethnic nationalist movements. Only since World War II have the possibilities for economic expansion been so great as to permit the economic development of former reserve areas in the major industrialized, Western…

This volume traces the historical roots of advertising from the early years of this century, with special emphasis on the role of industrialization and capitalism during the 1920s. Using the words of early practitioners of advertising and business, analyzing the texts of old and contemporary advertisements, making constant reference to the broad…

After defining technology and technology transfer, the author discusses product-embodied, process-embodied and person-embodied technologies. The five major antagonisms at play in international technology transfers are related and the manner by which a country may select, choose, and adopt the appropriate technology is investigated. (BT)

One hundred thirty-six citations published between 1918 and 1980 are listed in this bibliography on the U.S. Virgin Islands. The bibliography was compiled for persons seeking research information on the study of man. Listed publications consist of journal articles, papers, books, general and governmental reports, and dissertations. It covers such…

Described are the history, current status and future potential of hydroelectric power in the world. Issues discussed include the environmental and social impacts of dam construction, and the use of small-scale hydroelectric installations in developing nations. Also considered are hydroelectric development of the world's remote regions, the need to…

The author has presented a historical review of societal/industrial conditions affecting the development of manual education to determine if a need for change in industrial arts exists at the present time. Societal conditions, industrial conditions, and the resulting educational response are examined in: Russia (mid-19th century), Sweden (19th…

Information on the commuting patterns of the employees of a recently constructed manufacturing facility in north central Illinois is presented in this report. The subjects included 720 hourly workers and 300 salaried employees of a cold rolling mill. Data were obtained from the 1972 personnel records of the plant and were available for 98% of the…

The booklet gives a general introduction to American Indians in New Mexico. Covering historical background and present status, reports are given for these tribes: the 19 Pueblos (i.e., Acoma, Cochiti, Isleta, Jemez, Laguna, and Zuni), the Jicarilla and Mescalero Apaches, and the Navajos. Also included are 26 places of interest such as Acoma…

This report describes the nature and ramifications of the employment problem in developing nations and presents the available empirical evidence. In addition to discussions of unemployment and the structure of employment, the report includes an analysis of the interrelationships between income distribution, nutrition, and productivity of the labor…

A recent trend in American economic life has been the location of industrial complexes in traditionally rural areas. When this occurs, there are often accompanying rapid and sometimes traumatic changes in the rural community. These changes, in part, result from investment of new and massive amounts of capital, new employment opportunities,…

Historian Henry Grady's speeches, particularly one delivered to the New England Club of New York City in 1886, are credited with persuading the North of the South's continued domination of blacks, its need for increased industrialization, and its broadened agriculture. Grady's term "The New South" is defined as a racially conservative,…

This plan, worked out in accordance with the Comprehensive National Land Development Act of 1950, provides the basic direction for national development based upon a long range and comprehensive viewpoint. The broad purpose of the plan is to create a desirable environment while attempting to adapt to the new society and deal with current regional…

The dynamics of growth have broadened concern over future materials supplies. The problem is multidimensional encompassing issues of depletion, materials cycles, recycling and substitution problems, energy, environmental costs, and economic growth. A new issue has also arisen demanding an international economic order between developed and…

Dwindling mineral resources might cause a shift from nonrenewable resources to renewable resources and inexhaustible elements such as iron and aluminum. Alternative energy sources such as breeder, fusion, solar, and geothermal power must be developed for production and recycling of materials. Substitution and, hence, living standards ultimately…