American economic analysts will better understand current economic trends if they investigate economic problems in light of the expanding global economy. Reasons for the failure of economists to explain the simultaneous existence of rapid inflation and high unemployment include preoccupation with economic indicators, short-term forecasts, and…

The author strongly criticizes busing, the compulsory transportation of school children out of their neighborhoods to increase school racial balance. He reviews all the major court decisions bearing on busing and school integration since the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision. He maintains that the Supreme Court stepped out of the…

An important phenomenon of 20th century American society has been the occurrence of radical shifts in birth rate, fertility rate, and the number of births. This paper is the first of three which explore the relationship between changing proportions of youth in our society and the social, psychological, political, and economic impact of such…

The problem of adolescent pregnancy and childbearing is addressed. The document is a result of a conference of youth service agencies, family planning organizations, policy makers, health service providers, and leaders in sex education. Following summaries of participants' discussion of the nature of the problem and strategies for program…

NORTHERN NEW MEXICO IS DEFINED TO INCLUDE THOSE NORTHERN COUNTIES DOMINATED BY RURAL, SPANISH-AMERICAN CULTURE, GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES AND HISTORICAL ANTECEDENTS ARE DESCRIBED. THE STUDY PRESENTS DATA ON PRESENT ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS, OBSERVATIONS AS TO CAUSES OF THESE CONDITIONS, INCLUDING REASONS FOR UNSUCCESSFUL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE…

Programs that illustrate the ways in which colleges and universities are helping students understand technological methods and issues are described. Some of the programs approach technological literacy from a humanities vantage point that integrates technology into the coursework, while others employ a strict technological approach that touches…

Proceedings are summarized of a national conference which explored the nature and consequences of prejudice in adolescents and developed strategies for its reduction in the schools. Held in 1976, the conference was sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith and the University of California's School of Education. Participants included…

Although the American political system is characterized by commitment to democracy and self-determination, the American government has traditionally taken an interest in the political development of other countries. The recent intervention of the U.S. in the political development of Southwest Africa/Namibia is an example. In the body of this paper…

Are our colleges and universities worth what they cost? For generations the American people have thought so. Recently, however, the public has become more skeptical toward higher education and other social institutions. Current knowledge of the consequences of higher education is substantial and is found in a vast literature derived mainly from…

A TOTAL OF 384 CHILDREN WERE IDENTIFIED BY THEIR TEACHERS AS DEMONSTRATING EITHER (1) PERSISTENT APPROVED OR (2) PERSISTENT DISAPPROVED CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR. AN EXAMINER INTERVIEWED EACH FAMILY USING THE GLUECK RATING SCALE AND ADMINISTERED SEVERAL PSYCHOLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS TO EACH CHILD (KVARACEUS DELINQUENCY PRONENESS SCALE, THE SENTENCE…

A SERIES OF REPORTS SUBMITTED FOR THE 1965 CONFERENCE DEFINE THE VARIOUS SOCIOCULTURAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, LINGUISTIC, AND PEDAGOGICAL BARRIERS TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG SPANISH-SPEAKING CHILDREN IN THE SOUTHWEST AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS TO BREAK DOWN THESE BARRIERS. INDIVIDUAL REPORTS DEAL WITH THE PROBLEMS OF PRESERVING ETHNIC IDENTITY,…

In an effort to determine the major implications of projected social change, the Designing Education For The Future Project had leading educational authorities prepare 16 papers and 4 supplementary statements for its second conference. These papers were directed primarily towards expanding the educational implications of those papers presented in…

This reader is one of several supplementary materials for a 15-week newspaper course about crime and justice, mainly in the United States. Six units contain 67 readings from primary sources such as journal articles, monographs, personal interviews, published letters, and government reports. The readings present personal experiences, research…

The paper reviews changes in core values of American society from 1876-1976 from a perspective of changes in allocation of time between work and nonwork. According to the author, core values motivate and direct people in a society. An historical review of sociological literature indicates a late 20th century trend away from the Protestant Work…

A five-year study on the status of women in Utah is described. Appointed by the Governor, the committee was active during 1968-73 in exploring problems and promoting change in areas of education, employment, day care facilities, and equal rights. Statistics show that one out of three women 15 years and older is in the labor force; women are…