It is the thesis of this study that values which govern political behavior develop out of more general values which can apply to virtually and kind of group interaction. (Authors)

Research shows that the lessons learned at the typical high school as now operated are bored acquiescence or bold defiance, and that considerable reform is necessary if schools are to model democratic society. (Author)

Pollution is seen as prevalent throughout man's history and currently accentuated by democracy, industrialization, and capitalism. Faith in technology, lack of decisive response by social institutions, and absence of personal moral direction mediate against rapid solution of the environmental crisis. (JM)

Analyzes Kennedy's speech before an ideologically hostile college audience and, particularly, his use of the question-and-answer session that followed the speech as a means of reinforcing his arguments and promulgating his value hierarchy. (PD)

Respect for individuality did not penetrate deeply into John Dewey's thought, and, consequently, mass solidarity, based on group cooperation and sharing of interests, is emphasized at the expense of individuality. Examples of Dewey's theories about art and science are used to illustrate the point. (PP)

The way documentation procedures are organized in society has a decisive influence on the democratization and dissemination of power. The impact of documentation and information processing systems, data banks, and telecommunications networks on third world development and democratization trends is discussed. (AM)

The author is concerned with certain principles and devices built into the constitutional system, their current status, the role of the citizen, qualities of the competent citizen, and the role of the university in citizenship education. (SK)

Argues that headteachers in English secondary schools should be trained by specially devised training programs. The role of the headteacher and the content and form of the training programs are discussed. (RM)

Studied effects of leader style and a group of people classified as either high-anxious or low-anxious. Measured participants' (N=71) responses to the leader styles using Galvanic Skin Response. Results indicated similar responses of participants to both autocratic and democratic leadership styles. (RC)

This study surveyed Australian high school students' conceptions of democracy. Students held that equal shares, equal say, equal quality, and rewarding productivity were essential to the democratic processes but emphasized them differently when presented with actual problems to solve democratically. (AM)

Discusses the educational theories of John Dewey in the context of contemporary society. Suggests that although Dewey's approach has merit for an age of turbulent change, it is unlikely that it will receive support. One reason is that society is presently dominated by the values and techniques of Frederick Taylor's scientific efficiency.…

Presents excerpts from an interview with Walter Mondale in which the former vice president expressed fears that the United States will be weakened by current policies of removing government from the tasks of social justice. Topics discussed include social security cuts, reduction of student loans, and elimination of the legal aid program. (DB)