Provides a brief overview of the field of sociology of education and stresses its importance to teachers. Reviews the status of the field in Africa stating that it has not yet become institutionalized. Urges the formation of a professional association and journal. (BSR)

Studies two examples of Harold Innis' social theory to show that he had a sophisticated ecological understanding of the many forces at work in social dynamics. Argues that Innis' concept of monopolies of knowledge involved freedom both in elite control of a dominant technology and popular resistance to this dominance. (JD)

Develops a perspective for studying institutional procedures for assigning incoming patients to available wards and for transferring patients between and among wards. Presents ethnographic data collected in one extended-care facility. Discusses staff-patient and patient-patient interactions surrounding ward assignments and transfers. (Author/ABB)

Compares Minnesota newspapers from l965 with those from l979 to show that conflict reporting has increased as society has become more pluralistic. (FL)

One of the few facts agreed on in criminology is that most crimes are committed by younger persons. However, the age distribution of criminals is sufficiently invariant across a broad range of social conditions that one cannot use age distribution as a foundation for theories of crime. (Author/IS)

Inequality of educational opportunity, as indicated by the effect of father's occupational status on years of schooling completed, is greater in France than in the U.S. the difference is accounted for by school structural variables, indicating the importance of structure for inequality of opportunity. (Author)

Studies the social status that the general population accords occupations. Concludes that the prestige order of occupations in our society has changed very little, despite significant changes in employment opportunities. (Author/HMV)

"Ressentiment" is identified as a key concept for understanding educational issues, including research directions, demands for accountability, and individual and group experiences of schooling (particulary those of prisoners). (GW)

Report concludes that the communication techniques which aim to alter the social structure are more effective than those which aim to alter social attitudes. (CH)

A framework is provided for ethnographic studies of school cultures, specifically to study the affinity between the function of education and religion in society. (Author/KM)

The demands and tactics of the new" white ethnic groups have been inspired by and are similar to those of the blacks. Contemporary conflicts arise from the struggle over ethnic succession, differences in social structure and values, and the growing role of the federal government in promoting equality among groups. (Author)