Two crucial processes are discussed: (1) that through which social problems become public issues; and (2) that through which conflicts between competing diagnoses of, and responses to, publicly recognized social problems are resolved. Regularities in these transformations are conceptualized as follows: groups differ in their definitions of social…

The many difficulties involved in diagnosing, classifying and treating alcoholics comprise the bulk of the report's content. The very specific social and medical needs of the alcoholic, coupled with personal, social and treatment agency barriers, are viewed as the major feasibility (for treatment outcome) factors. The report recommends six major…

The amount of violent behavior in a society is determined by a number of social indicators which influence members of that society to condemn or justify violence. To develop a technology for the implementation of appropriate social action, therefore, one must have a thorough understanding of the nature of such social indicators. In order to…

This article is one of a series presented at workshops focusing on the development of social work curriculum relevant to the minority community and minority group experiences. Briefly commenting upon the nature of the changing times, the author notes the two major social problems of racism and poverty, emphasizing the importance of the need for…

This anthology, intended for college freshman composition courses, is organized around eight "domains," each a major contemporary concern. The domains are "hot issues", feminism, ecology, student life, work, leisure, the arts, and "cold continuing causes" (issues that, while not "hot," are still important). The contents of each domain include…

This booklet describes what people can do about child abuse, including the doctor, the hospital, those legally responsible to report suspected abuse, and the social agency. In New York City about 40 children per year die from maltreatment (1% of deaths of children under six years of age). Many parents of battered children were battered themselves.…

Three major aspects of advertising/marketing communications are reviewed comprehensively in this report. Consumer behavior with its associated attitudes and purchasing behavior are discussed in regard to the choices of specific brands within major product categories. The relationship between advertising and the structure of markets is considered…

The first part of the paper focuses on concepts and ideas which can be used to discuss interface in any field or domain. For example, meaning of words "community" and "university" are sorted out. Attention is given to the idea of interface as expectations, goals, attitudes, purposes and behavior. In the second part, these same…

This textbook, one of "The Language of Man" series, has five sections, each including several articles. Introductory articles detail the role of the mass media in our lives; other sections deal with television, movies, newspapers, and the ideas of Marshall McLuhan. The focus of concern is less with aesthetics and more with the social…

The Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences' Program on Science, Technology, and Society (POSTS) ended in August 1976. This fourth general report summary of POSTS activities provides a listing of accomplishments of the entire five year program. Included are the names of all fellows associated with POSTS, POSTS projects completed by…

An examination of rules and regulations of five schools within a 15-mile radius in Cook County, Illinois, illustrates the diverse nature of behavior problems in schools. Overcrowding, race, poverty, and drugs are suggested by social scientists to be among the causes for disruptions within school systems. The schools in this study include an…

This book is a practical handbook designed to provide teachers with specific procedures and activities to apply Kohlberg's theory of moral development to the elementary and secondary classroom. Kohlberg theorizes that a person's moral reasoning develops through a series of six sequential stages. Accordingly, the purpose of moral education is to…

Discusses American society's shift from cultural assimilation, or the "melting pot," to cultural pluralism, or ethnic identity. Notes dangers inherent in an overemphasis on pluralism and presents recommendations for social studies teachers to achieve a balance between the common core values of our society and those of cultural pluralism. (KC)

The paper describes the Moss Side District Centre (MSCD), a community development project in the inner city of Manchester, England, the problems and struggles associated with it, the social consequences of the MSDC, options for social change, and the need for community action. (MF)

A major problem in American public policy making is the difficulty of balancing domestic energy resource development with enhancement of environmental quality. Social restraints on energy-environment solutions necessitate the balancing of alternative futures. The interests of government, industry, and the public must all be considered in resolving…