The physical sciences and engineering technology will present social problems of great magnitude in the future. The social problems must be resolved if technology is to progress. (Author/MF)

A Luddite librarian's views on how super-mechanization of libraries may turn off" current and potential users. (MF)

Alternatives to professional courses in general chemistry for all students are classified as historical, philosophical and social-environmental. Disadvantages of the first two classes are followed by an outline and description of a course attempting to be relevant to social problems. (TS)

In group discussions involving several families, the therapists attempt to clarify defective communication patterns that exist in these families and to help them develop more effective communication as a means of restoring family equilibrium. (Author)

Suggests a method whereby the science teacher can introduce controversial issues into classroom discussion without offending parents and administrators. The procedure involves (1) informing parents and administrators well in advance of the need for the course and its objectives, and (2) inviting them to visit classes during discussion. Suggested…

Traces the development of Malcolm X's and Eldridge Cleaver's points of view as to the proper focus of attention in the struggle toward full human rights for the black American. (RD)

Presidential address given at annual convention of National Council of Teachers of English (60th, Atlanta, November 28, 1970); appears also in College English," vol. 32, no. 6 (March 1971), pp. 688-90, and in English Journal," vol. 60, no. 4 (April 1971), pp. 455-57. (Editor/RD)

A social problem is defined as public awareness of a gap between society's expectations and social realities. Factors which contribute to the creation of this gap are discussed, and strategies for keeping expectations and realities in a productive relationship are explored. (JB)

Presidential address given at annual convention of National Council of Teachers of English (60th, Atlanta, November 28, 1970); appears also in College English," vol. 32, no. 6 (March 1971), pp. 688-90. (Editor/RD)

Introductory college physical geography courses can be made more relevant by starting with environmental problems of social concern and going on pertinent subject matter to explain the problems. The implications of a problems approach to teaching-learning processes are also discussed. (NH)

Presidential address given at annual convention of National Council of Teachers of English (Atlanta, November 28, 1970). (Editor)

In light of the goal of the Social Studies, the development of good citizens, the author explores the character of a necessary and sufficient" social studies program and its relationship to the Social Sciences. (JB)