Examines some aspects of the problem of alcoholism among Blacks, asserting that Black alcoholism can best be considered in an ecological, environmental, sociocultural, and public health context. Notes need for further research on alcoholism among Blacks and for action to reduce the problem of Black alcoholism. (NB)

This article reports on a follow-up of a pilot investigation to develop a dental health competency inventory for school children. Results indicated a need for dental health education interventions that are sequential in nature and are tailored to the varied sociocultural backgrounds of students. (CB)

Outlines a sociocultural perspective of bulimia. Notes that since bulimia occurs in a sociocultural context, which includes a socialized developmental path with concomittant norms and values, effective treatment must address those norms and values. Recommends group therapy. (ABB)

The study attempted to show how sociological theory, and particularly group theory, may be incorporated into theoretical developments within the field. The author argues that variations in participation in voluntary adult education programs may be understood in terms of the programs' sociocultural content and socioeconomic effect. (Author/CH)

Expresses concern about society's growing dependence on computers, while acknowledging the benefits they provide. Feels that computer use emphasizes the quantity, rather than the quality, of time spent on a task. Warns of the problems resulting from cost barriers to computer access facing many families. (DMM)

Discusses the work of the Cooperative Extension Service, how the extension process works, how the extension model benefits families in developing countries, parameters for an extension program abroad, nonformal extension programs, and the importance of understanding the sociocultural environment of developing nations. (CT)

Suggests that sociocultural evolution and the processes of variation and selective retention provide a theoretical perspective for understanding past and future changes in communication industries resulting from intrapopulation competition. (DF)

Highlights the achievements of the 1985 World Conference for Women. Highlights selected findings from "The State of the World's Women Report 1985," a compendium of questionnaire results from 124 countries and United Nations agencies. Stresses the importance of educational programs that enhance appreciation of the role of women. (DMM)

Explores the relationship between literacy and second language acquisition by reviewing a study of this relationship which was conducted in a Thai refugee camp and by discussing major findings in second language research. Suggests a functional rather than developmental approach to investigating literacy for community problem solving. (SED)

The author addresses the problem of moving from gender-biased education in a sexist culture to an unbiased education, through adoption of a gender-sensitive perspective, which encourages a critical and constant review of the meaning and evaluation attached to gender. This offers greater hope than does a gender-free strategy. (MT)

The aging generation of baby boomers is reshaping family compositions and living arrangements in unprecedented ways, forcing social work to rethink the framework of practice for families and children. Highlights the demographic changes and outlines the interactive effects of these changes. Identifies crucial issues and defines mandates for social…

Although basic literacy will continue to be necessary for survival, mass communications and information technology are bringing about an inevitable and lamentable decline in reading for pleasure and in the love of literature for its own sake. (TE)

Curriculum becomes increasingly relevant as it is based on what exists in society and what the implications are for student learning. The growing emphasis upon scripted teacher-proof programs and regimented student tasks has marginalized time for purposeful thinking and meaningful dialogue. This loss is significant because reflection supports…

This book comes at a time when epistemological reform is sweeping through the global community of science education. Since the 1970s, the theories of knowing embodied in the teaching activities of school science teachers have been undergoing a major transformation toward more learner-sensitive standpoints. Undergraduate science teaching however,…