Presents a report that deals with several topics from different parts of the world. A system for creating more meaningful maps, the recycling of organic wastes in agriculture in China, and producing pigs and poultry without pollution problems are among the topics presented. (HM)

Patterns in which education and intellectual life are affected by the transactions between industrialized nations and the Third World are analyzed, with a focus on organized educational systems, especially in post-secondary education, and less formal structures such as book publishing, mass media, and serious journals. (MJB)

A structural analysis of political behavior in different neighborhoods in Lima, Peru, which draws on survey data to analyze the ways in which local neighborhood settings affect political behavior of residents. (Author)

In place of sending thousands of teachers to developing countries, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) now gives educational assistance by training Third World people to manage their own training and education systems after the Canadian advisors have left. CIDA projects in Bangladesh, Jamaica, and St. Lucia are described. (MF)

Based on engineering teaching experience in Africa and Asia, ideas are presented on educating civil engineers for developing countries, especially those in Africa. Some of the problems facing educational planners, teachers, and students are addressed, including responsibilities of a newly graduated civil engineer, curriculum development, and…

Explores the content and meaning of interaction between Western geography and the Third World and concludes that the relationship has moved from Western domination to Third World challenge. Recommends that the basis of future geography of the Third World be founded on concern and understanding. (Author/DB)

Socioeconomic projects are needed in trade unions' educational programs, according to the author, who notes the educational needs of Asian rural workers and the importance of cooperatives for these people. (MF)

A paper from an International Labour Office seminar states that the economic and social development of rural workers must be through their labor organizations. In principle, such organizations for rural workers are the same as those for urban industrial workers. Services provided by unions are discussed. (MF)

The role of education in promoting national integration or in assessing ethnocentric feelings among educated people is discussed. Previous studies are cited to illustrate the problems among ethnic groups and the educational history of Nigeria. Proposals for curricula reform to enhance cultural unity are discussed. (LBH)

A total of 240 students read transcripts of a case against a student who stole his examination, in violation of a specific Nigerian government decree directed at students, and then rated the person on several items. Results showed that girls violated the decree from anxiety over failure; boys, from anxiety over failure and motivation to achieve.…

Details plans of the Carter administration to propose to Congress the creation of an International Technological Cooperation designed to assist less developed countries to make more effective use of science and technology. (CP)

Contrasts the traditional, metropolitan university model with the needs of developing countries and outlines the historical and general background of the University of Guyana against that conflict. (RK)

Discusses the need for engineering education to keep pace with and participate directly in the development of technology and society. (SL)

Reviews Mali's experiments in training engineers and high-level technical personnel. (SL)

Economic education and research in Zaire should relate to the needs of a developing nation. Zairian authorities must devote financial and human resources to development research. For journal availability, see SO 506 378. (Author/DB)