Presents a biography of the theologian and philosopher, Francis William Newman (1805-1897), the brother of John Henry Newman. His mathematical contributions were primarily in the area of analysis. (RS)

This essay describes how Francis Crick, ex-physicist, entered the field of biology and discovered the structure of DNA. Emphasis is upon the double helix, the sequence hypothesis, the central dogma, and the genetic code. (VW)

Life history data are especially useful in sociological analysis because the narratives are concrete, contain detailed information, can trace connections between life events, and give access to the interpretations of the individuals involved. Illustrations from research on mothers and daughters are provided. (RM)

Discussed is how G. M. Young's historical essay, "Victorian England: Portrait of an Age," is a reflection of its time and of the abiding cultural concerns of Young's intellectual life. (RM)

Profiles seven Black, Native American, and Chicano artists and art teachers: Hale A. Woodruff, Allan Houser, Luis Jimenez, Betrand D. Phillips, James E. Pate, I, and Fernando Navarro. This article is part of a theme issue on multicultural art. (SJL)

Reviews the theories of the founder of "general semantics," Alfred Korzybski, who believed that social conflict would be reduced by the study of how the structure of language affects our perceptions of the world and by the development of new language habits to overcome the limitations of verbal symbols. (Editor/SJL)

An analysis and appreciation of H. L. Mencken the writer, and Henry Mencken the man. (RL)

Lists and annotates seven new adult books of interest to high school readers, including biographical and autobiographical works, fiction, and nonfiction. (GT)

Reviews eight new adult books of interest to high school readers. The books reviewed include two novels, an anthology of selections about cats, an autobiography by a physicist, and books about Patricia Hearst, the abdication of King Edward VIII of England, naive painting, and American astronauts. (GT)

In this interview, author Isaac Asimov discusses science fiction writing, as well as his projections for education and society in the 21st Century. A brief biography of Asimov is appended. (SJL)

Indian artists blend their ancient culture with twentieth century experiences for a unique perception of the world. This article first appeared in "Horizon," September 1980, as an extract from "The Sweet Grass Lives On: Fifty Contemporary North American Indian Artists" (Harper and Row, 1980). (Editor)

Mary Church Terrell (1863-1954) was a women's suffragist, organizer, and Black educator. She was the first Black woman member of any board of education and served as president of the National Association of Colored Women, the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the NAACP, and the Women's Republican League of Washington, D.C. (Author/GC)

A biographical sketch of William Robert Ware, founder of the architectural schools at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Columbia, is presented. After a review of Ware's educational background, focus is on Ware's concept of architectural education. A review of Ware's publications and contemporaries follows. (PHR)