Science is a social issue. The examination of scientific issues offers an excellent opportunity for helping students develop a synthesized perspective on science related issues--a synthesis of the technical data coupled with social, political, economic, ethical, and philosophical information. (RM)

Discusses Robert Stone's "Dog Soldiers," a novel written out of the author's experiences in Vietnam in 1973, and its refusal to present an ultimate apocalyptic vision of history. Contrasts it with other modern works pervaded by apocalyptic anxiety. (DMM)

Explored understanding opposing views and realistic compromise for 12 political and legal situations in 72 adolescents, ages 14 to 19. Demonstrated progression in understanding of the issues. Generally, more significant changes occurred at ages 18 to 19, while responses of middle group (16 to 17) were closer to those of youngest age group (14 to…

Children ages 7 to 10 and 11 to 14 years of age responded to both moral and conventional forms of transgression. Responses to moral transgressions revolved around intrinsic consequences of acts upon victims, while responses to conventional breaches focused on aspects of the social order. Sex differences were found. (Author/MP)

Although juvenile crime rates have not changed significantly in the last five years, the juvenile courts' ability to handle crime has deteriorated. To treat the problem of juvenile crime effectively requires intervention at the earliest sign of delinquency and an assessment of the juvenile courts and school system. (AM)

Reviews research since 1970 on the effects of pornography on men's treatment of, and underlying attitudes toward, women. Holds that anger is a greater social problem than pornography, particularly in men who are unable to resolve that anger and to distinguish it from sexual arousal and control over women. (Author/GC)

Explores the use of sociological life histories to study social problems such as drug addiction. The factors influencing the fluctuating popularity of this research technique within the social sciences are examined. The impact of the researcher's direct exposure to the interviewee's problems on research results is discussed. (AM)

Points to several areas in which two-year colleges threaten traditional higher education by producing a disproportionate number of narrowly trained drones, and by causing financial problems for four-year colleges, class structure problems based on a narrowing diploma elite, and threats to the fundamental nature of the professorial role. (WL)

A theory that postulates that women and minorities have a claim against White males in saying that, due to past discrimination, these groups are entitled to special admission regardless of academic merit offers more discrimination to redress prior discrimination. (JN)

Evidence of the need and market for parent education is offered. Social reform and scientific understanding of parental childrearing are discussed, and the need for systematic study of parent education programs in advancing the quest for knowledge about the best environments for children's growth is argued. (Author/GK)

Examples are presented which highlight some problems associated with intervention programs for high-risk infants. These studies suggest a number of implications for social policy. Infant intervention will be continuously effective only if policymakers consult with not only program directors, but also clinicians, teachers, researchers and parents.…

Surveys America's current energy situation and considers means of attaining domestic energy self-sufficiency. Information is presented on hazards of decreasing energy production, traditional energy sources, and exotic energy sources. (Author/DB)

Health care and other human service programs exhibit disparities and inequalities in services and rising costs. A broader focus in program evaluation is needed. Evaluation studies should determine how well programs work as well as identify and consider alternatives. (JOW)

The role and importance of the National Education Association's Political Action Committee is stressed, and a call to action is issued to the educational community. (LH)

Reviews factors involved in the rapid growth of medical ethics. Renal dialysis is discussed as an example of a problem in this applied field of ethics. (CS)