Describes the accomplishments and life of the gifted Chinese mathematician Hua Lo-Keng. Hua is noted for his efforts in popularizing mathematics and for his work in number theory, in particular his contributions to Waring's problem. Hua has published 150 papers in respected journals and is the author of nine books. (Author/DS)

Reflects on a number of topics relating to science fiction, including the power of good science fiction to spark imaginations and provoke serious thought, the role of women in science fiction, childhood experiences that stimulated the author's thought processes, and the author's experiences as a science fiction writer. (ET)

Describes videotaped materials presenting interviews with established authors that are available for use in writing instruction in secondary schools. Eight suggestions from famous writers are included. (DF)

A survey of citations made and publications cited by all Canadian university economists in 1975 show that the top decile of individuals received 72 percent of all citations and 50 percent received none. Age profiles of citations, self-citation propensities, and journals of publication are analyzed from a sub-sample. (MSE)

Surveys the history and aims of an organization of teachers and writers working together to teach writing to children. Includes an interview with one of the founding writers, Phillip Lopate. (TJ)

Discusses the dangers of censorship, children's right to read a variety of types of books, and the importance of children's books in which authors express their personal world view rather than deliberately writing for children. (GT)

This article aims to provide potential authors with some simple guidelines for the presentation of manuscripts for publication in the United Kingdom. An outline of how an educational publisher works and how authors fit into the overall picture are also included. (HM)

Describes the writing program which might emerge if several recognized American writers were asked to identify childhood experiences which influenced their development. (DD)

N. J. Loftis's poem, Black Anima, is considered as a problem in aesthetics. (Author/AM)

The legislative history of the new copyright law that will become effective January 1, 1978 is reviewed. Principal provisions of the law are outlined, including those dealing with fair use, reproduction by public libraries, exemption of certain performances, cable television, performance right in records, royalties, jukeboxes, and public…

The doctrine of moral right is traced historically from the Renaissance through the revised copyright laws. It is suggested that the Congress has rejected the challenge to incorporate expressly the intellectual property rights into the copyright law. Available from: Memphis State University School of Law, Memphis, Tennessee 38152. (LBH)

"When Crummell went up to Queens' College in 1849, the university had never received so conspicuous a figure. He was almost twice the age of his fellow undergraduates... He had been a popular lecturer to vast audiences throughout Great Britain. He was the author of a well-received publication. He was an American. He was a priest. And most…

Reviews John Dewey's role as a public intellectual for over half a century and his extensive ideas on the role of education in creating and maintaining democratic values. Issues he addressed are seen as similar to some current concerns. Characterizes the thinker and political/educational activist as the personification of higher education. (MSE)

Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky uses modern technology to write his poems and contends "the computer is an extension of poetry." This article describes his "Favorite Poem Project" in which 100 or more Americans read the poems they love on tape. Profiles Mr. Pinsky's work. (AEF)

Once submerged in general fiction, African-American novels now have an authorship and readership to match other genres. This article examines the need for a separate genre section, African-American novels and writers, African-American collections in public libraries, African-American book clubs, book lists, and effects on mainstream publishing.…