Discusses post-industrial society as one in which leisure plays an important role. Reviews the construct "career", its implications, and redefines career counseling. Presented at Canadian Guidance and Counseling Association, Winnipeg, June, 1973. (Author/BW)

A study was conducted to contrast the news coverage of developed and developing nations, and of the United States specifically, as transmitted to Asia by the Associated Press (AP) and United Press International (UPI). A total of 556 AP reports and 453 UPI reports drawn from a 6-week period were coded for more than 100 variables and 47 topics. The…

The flow of international news was traced from the Associated Press (AP) interbureau and United Press International (UPI) state wires into 11 Indiana newspapers to determine (1) the comparative frequency of wire service news about nations of the more developed northern hemisphere and those of the less developed southern hemisphere, and (2) whether…

This overview of scientific and technical information cooperative services between the USSR and more than 40 developing nations includes gross statistical presentations of circulation; collection size; book, pamphlet, and periodical acquisitions and exchanges; readership and visitation data; interlibrary loan; and other indicators of service. (RAA)

Intended to inform United Nations member states about the application of electronic recording and replaying devices in the nonformal education domain, this bibliographic study surveys the literature on video. Since the study is meant to be of particular use to decision makers in developing countries, video projects in North America and Western…

This report discusses issues concerning the establishment of a national youth service in the United States, national service models from other countries, and the role of private organizations in this issue. National service refers to a program in which young people participate in public service activities for a limited amount of time at relatively…

This study elaborates on 56 findings and 17 recommendations made in an earlier report about telecommunications by a commission originated by the German Federal Minister for Research and Technology. The commission investigated (1) the needs and demand for telecommunications; (2) technical possibilities, required volume of investment and costs of…

Five regional meetings of 24-30 experts each, in environmental education, were held during the autumn/winter of 1976-77 in the Congo, Thailand, Kuwait, Colombia, and Finland. The topics discussed at these meetings were: (1) environmental problems and development; (2) the nature and scope of environmental education; (3) the development of programs;…

The educational programs and materials of the churches involved in the World Council of Churches must be a part of the response that the poor nations of the Third World are demanding from the developed countries. Change is a key concept to these educational concepts and can only be effected by political action. Actions that must be taken on the…

An analysis of the institutional status and function of the colleges of advanced education (CAEs) in Australia and the polytechnics in England in relation to the university systems in both countries. The author concludes that both have binary systems with respect to curriculum, course design, relationship to industry, and social and academic…

Presents the results of a conference which examined reviewing procedures, as well as information sources for selecting materials for children and young adults available to Canadian school and public library personnel. Topics include reviewing journals, evaluation programs, and information distribution. (JVP)

Reports the recent developments in the UAP program in Great Britain and Europe and suggests methods of solving the present problems. (JVP)

Discusses teacher training in the German Federal Republic, and the functions of the Berlin Audio-Visual Aids Centre. In addition to stocking and lending out audiovisual equipment and media, the center provides equipment and counseling for training of teachers and enhancement of education. (JEG)

Defines and describes the counseling and information function related to systematic learning by adults in formal and nonformal part-time or short-term educational programs in developing and developed countries. (Author/R K)

Discusses problems of social values and engineering in countries with highly advanced technologies. (SL)