Points out that the primacy of the United States as an industrial nation has resided in its productivity. The author argues that because industry is more basic than almost any other segment of society, productivity--as a measure of industry's well-being--must be maintained. (Editor/TA)

Examines the relationship between information technology and employment. Analyzing 120 years of employment data, the author concludes that, in the long run, technological development results in declining levels of employment. Assesses differences in the employment structures of various developed countries to produce an idea of possible futures in…

Explores how the nondiscursive conventions and requirements of academic publishing serve exclusionary functions with regard to Third World scholarship. Argues that marginalization of Third World scholarship undermines both Western and Third World advances in knowledge, and that therefore steps should be taken to ensure a more democratic and…

Advocates a conceptual approach, rather than a country-by-country format, for teaching about industrial democracies because this approach is conducive to generalizations. Notes the neglect of studying small democracies such as Belgium and the Netherlands, which may serve as exceptions to the conventional wisdom about effective democracies. (LS)

Discusses infant care in the United States by comparing U.S. practices of infant care to that in other industrialized nations. Suggests that in comparison to several other industrialized nations, the U.S. falls behind in providing support for mothers either to stay at home or to have quality alternative child care. (RJC)

Comparison of Canadian and United States school attendance patterns beyond age 17 reveals a lower rate of secondary school completion in Canada, and little indication of any trend in postsecondary or graduate study in either country. Analysis shows social factors not to be important in the high Canadian dropout rate. (MSE)

The institution-based model for providing services to individuals with disabilities has limitations in both developing and developed countries. The community-based rehabilitation model was positively evaluated by the World Health Organization as an alternative approach, but the evaluation is questioned on methodological and philosophical grounds.…

Describes the background of OCLC's international interests and briefly surveys the collaborative activities being undertaken in Europe, the Far East, and Canada. Both the benefits to all involved parties and problems that must be resolved are discussed. (two references) (Author/CLB)

This special issue on employment policy in the global economy looks at macroeconomic policies and employment, institutional requirements for full employment, the world trade system, foreign investment, the marginalism of Africa, productivity enhancing policies, influence of information and communication technology, industrialized countries, and…

Compared the public opinion toward environmental issues of citizens in 24 nations covering a wide range of geographical and economic levels. Concluded that conventional wisdom claiming a difference in levels of environmental concern between citizens of rich and poor nations was not valid. (Contains 37 references.) (MDH)

Educators can encourage students to question popular misconceptions about population growth. Identifies and counters 16 population myths based on unverifiable or imaginary relationships. Discusses interventions that have been shown to rapidly bring about reductions in desired family size and actual fertility. (LZ)

Seeks and finds similarities in adult/community education between a developed country (Scotland) and a developing country (Ghana). Recommends an increase in both countries of community education through cooperatives funded by local commercial cooperative activity. Suggests tapping the expertise of universities. (DMM)

Guest editors comment on articles chosen for a previous journal issue focusing on the role of higher education and national economic and social development. It is noted that in developing countries, higher education addresses nation-building, whereas in developed countries emphasis is on social and economic change in the postindustrial society.…

Discusses the traditional role of the university in relation to promotion of universal literacy. Describes some developments in university involvement in adult basic education in the United Kingdom. Argues that universities must support a lifelong learning approach, new access routes for adult students, and collaborative models of research and…

Compares educational trends in economically developed countries over an 11-year period using data from sources that include the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) database. The period from 1985 to 1995 witnessed increases in the rates of enrollment in secondary and higher education in virtually every OECD country.…