The problems of the National Health Service in Great Britain are examined with regard to the relationship between public authority and social economy. Attention is directed toward the implications for the position of the medical profession. (LBH)

The rich heritage that is industrial arts' cannot be the mainstay of contemporary educational concerns. Industrial technology content, well considered, organized, and taught will enable industrial arts to continue to enrich the life of our society. (Editor)

Suggests that racial bigotry in higher education is a social force that distances minority students from the pursuit of a valued resource. Further, it proposes that higher education is rooted in a belief system that protects white interests and facilitates the expression of racial bigotry. (GR)

Focuses on the traditional tribal structure of most Native Americans so as to examine their exceptionally high suicide rate. Discusses clan and biological relationships, role orientation, the impact of western systems on tribes, such as education, religion, and legislation. Outlines the current status of Native Americans. (RJM)

Describes a high school commercial art program for gifted students that focuses on "real-life causes" and enables the students to make connections with their own feelings and creativity, with learning resources and experiences, and with the community and the world beyond. Different students' experiences are detailed. (CR)

Describes several omnibus social work/human services Web sites with "social problems" links. Strategies are also suggested, and examples provided, for identifying additional Internet resources by framing the search in the context of lifespan development and in terms of institutional stakeholders. (Author)

Presents results of a study using national survey data that indicates that maternal employment in families that had previously received welfare does not hurt children's social or cognitive development and may improve their situations. Outcomes were better for those whose mothers earned higher wages. (SLD)

Dialogue between Cornel West and Jorge Klor de Alva explores the question of black-brown alliances, those between African Americans and Hispanic Americans. If minority groups can put aside the difference of skin color and join to combat economic and social racism, they can have far-reaching and meaningful impacts on society. (SLD)

This article examines implicit social and political assumptions underlying "The Bell Curve." The book's suggestion that there is increasing stratification between the "IQ haves" and the "IQ have-nots" is critiqued, noting that the social construction of reality is obscured in the book's schema. Sociologists and gifted…

Discusses the history, philosophy, theory, and educational applications of conflict resolution. Provides conceptual definitions for conflict and conflict resolution. Asserts there is a need for greater clarification of conceptual and operational definitions of conflict resolution. Notes the lack of consensus on the role of conflict resolution in…

Discusses the role of the Internet in rural schools, both for use in the classroom and for developing professional relationships. Reports results of a qualitative study of seven elementary school teachers who used the Internet to offset their rural isolation, deal with social justice and equality issues, develop learner-centered instruction, and…

Focuses on Swaziland (Africa) as an example of how colonial British influence and ad hoc design affected African educational systems. Concludes present day educational systems can only be understood through complete evaluation of the complex interaction of social, political, socioeconomic, and cultural issues that shaped United Kingdom educational…

Focuses on an exercise utilized in a research methods class and based on social problems that invites student interest. Explains the exercise has students determine their blood alcohol level (BAC) by asking them to estimate the number of beers it would take to have them just reach driving under the influence (DUI) status. (CMK)

Describes the digital divide, the technology gap between the people who have technology (information haves) and those without technology (information have-nots). Discusses that the first digital divide is access to technology; and addresses the second digital divide, computer use, focusing on computers at school and at home. (CMK)

Discusses the importance of how the divide in access is approached and the problems in addressing both digital divides (access and computer use). Argues that sociologists of education have an important role to play in this issue and describes that role. Includes references. (CMK)