Runaways have existed throughout American history. It is imperative to develop a context and perspective to understand running away and to formulate responsive and appropriate social policies to address this problem. (Author/NRB)

Describes a comprehensive program in New York City developed to coordinate efforts of several youth agencies and provide extensive social services to youth. (NRB)

Discusses the role of the social sciences in applying the knowledge they contain to the illumination of the problems, values, and concerns of society. (GC)

While John Dewey and Bertrand Russell share certain fundamental similarities in thought on many major social issues, it is in their educational thought that the disparity is most evident. (JN)

This unofficial selection for the Educational Press Association cites President Reagan's election and the incoming Republican administration; controversies over bilingual education and school prayer; the influx of refugee children; and the trend toward mastery learning as the major educational events of 1980. (SJL)

The entire higher education program at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay focuses upon problems associated with people and the environment. This article describes the program's goals, implementation and benefits. (WB)

Discusses what NAEP and NPAS assessments of learning about science reveal about the development of scientific awareness among the citizenry. Summarizes findings of the National Science Foundation-sponsored nationwide studies of precollege curriculums in science, mathematics, and social science dealing with the status of science in the education of…

Reports the results of a Delphi survey of international experts on the future of telecommunications. Predicts new and expanding services that will be available over the next twenty years. Outlines space applications and advanced technology, regulatory and social issues, and institutional and economic issues which will characterize the field of…

Discusses the need to identify values and deal with the conflicts among these values as society expands the use of communication technology. Suggests a list of organizing principles for guidance during this period. (JMF)

University presidents must join other leaders in society in attacking problems confronting the U.S. They must become more involved in public policy formation by serving on important community, state, and national projects; by involving outside leaders in academic decisions; by serving on boards and commissions; and by working with public…

Outlines the history of juvenile justice from the Bible to the present time. At present neither offending children nor society are getting a fair return. The result is a tendency to treat young criminals exactly as adult criminals, and to limit the range of behaviors subject to court jurisdiction. (Author/CK)

Lists the complete texts of resolutions discussed and voted on in the final general session and those voted on by paper ballot. Whether each resolution passed or failed is also noted. (JD)

Discusses a sociological approach to understanding and changing ineffective and unsatisfying marital and family interaction and relationships. Stresses that the sociological approach requires understanding of conditions, values, and relationships which characterize American society. (Author/DB)

Critiques Marxian "cures" for alienation as discussed in Karl Marx's "Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts." Also traces the activity of a former student who joined the revolution in Cuba. Journal available from 7 Harwood Drive, Amherst, New York, 14226. (KC)

Discusses "occult" and "paranormal" literature which is often mistaken for nonfiction. Suggests that most publishers are unwilling to publish scientific perspectives on the paranormal because such writings would be unmarketable. Journal availability: see SO 507 190. (KC)