Although popular literature cites between 25,000 and 100,000 parental child snatchings a year, no empirical studies have been conducted to support this estimate. To determine an empirical estimate of the extent of parental child snatchings, telephone interviews were conducted by Louis Harris and Associates with a representative cross section of…

Summarized in this document are findings from several recent surveys of Hispanic Americans. Each of the surveys had a different purpose and their samples were extremely varied. None had a sample design which would allow results to be generalized to reflect the attitudes or characteristics of the overall U.S. Hispanic population. Each, however,…

A case study analysis system is provided which can increase student analytical skills while focusing on social conflict situations. The analysis system is a systematic means of identifying, classifying, and clarifying factors found in social conflict situations providing insights into forces that change social structures. (Author/JR)

Limits must be placed on attempts to find a medical solution to certain social ills. (Editor)

Describes the development of a science program in a New York high school to make the study of science more humanistic. (RH)

Article discusses patterns of college student use of non-prescription drugs. Literature reveals that much information has been published in widely scattered journals. The purpose of the review is to bring findings together, and integrate and interpret available data. Original data supporting some of the inferences are also reported. (Author/EK)

Summarizes discussions of a half-day symposium on the social and ethical responsibilities of scientists held during the 1974 annual meeting of the American Institute of Chemists. Also included are some comments on the responsibilities of chemists to their employers. (CC)

Article described a program designed to help women in protecting themselves against rape. (Editor/RK)

Discusses the tradition of Chinese humanism as a possible solution to the ethical problems facing medical science. (BR)

There is less geographic variation in the commitment rate of juvenile offenders than is commonly assumed. Apparently, judges across the country develop a similar standard of what percentage of youths they face should be committed. This standard may be similar across the country because it represents broadly shared ideals. However, there is much…

This quarterly review presents two main entries. The first one is a selected bibliography of twentieth-century poems relevant to science and social aspects of science. The other is concerning institutional review boards and the need for assessment of research involving human subjects. In addition, news items reporting on conferences, publications,…

The purpose of the program presented in this document is to develop understanding of social problems, particularly the problems of the poor. Included are the syllabus and other materials for a course in Social Problems as it is taught in the Department of Sociology and Social Work at Anderson College, Anderson, Indiana. This program has been made…

While this bibliographic list makes no pretense to completeness in regard to the literature on drugs and drug use, it constitutes an excellent foundation collection as an aid to faculty and students who may wish to do reading and research in this area of current concern. Both books and pamphlets are listed. English, Canadian, and American…

The purpose of this survey was to assess public attitudes about drug addiction, addicts, and treatment for this condition. Four reference groups were sampled: (1) law-enforcement representatives; (2) college student non-users; (3) student users of marihuana; and (4) post-withdrawal narcotic addicts. Data was obtained from a questionnaire…