Discusses the need to identify values and deal with the conflicts among these values as society expands the use of communication technology. Suggests a list of organizing principles for guidance during this period. (JMF)

University presidents must join other leaders in society in attacking problems confronting the U.S. They must become more involved in public policy formation by serving on important community, state, and national projects; by involving outside leaders in academic decisions; by serving on boards and commissions; and by working with public…

Outlines the history of juvenile justice from the Bible to the present time. At present neither offending children nor society are getting a fair return. The result is a tendency to treat young criminals exactly as adult criminals, and to limit the range of behaviors subject to court jurisdiction. (Author/CK)

Lists the complete texts of resolutions discussed and voted on in the final general session and those voted on by paper ballot. Whether each resolution passed or failed is also noted. (JD)

Discusses a sociological approach to understanding and changing ineffective and unsatisfying marital and family interaction and relationships. Stresses that the sociological approach requires understanding of conditions, values, and relationships which characterize American society. (Author/DB)

Critiques Marxian "cures" for alienation as discussed in Karl Marx's "Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts." Also traces the activity of a former student who joined the revolution in Cuba. Journal available from 7 Harwood Drive, Amherst, New York, 14226. (KC)

Discusses "occult" and "paranormal" literature which is often mistaken for nonfiction. Suggests that most publishers are unwilling to publish scientific perspectives on the paranormal because such writings would be unmarketable. Journal availability: see SO 507 190. (KC)

Indicates that the relation of educational level to opinions on social issues is essentially variable, depending on the "life-stage" of the issue: as the issue becomes legitimate or acceptable, the correlation between education and "enlightened" opinion diminishes. (RL)

Explores the effectiveness of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) public affairs program regulation through analysis of annual reports for 75 television stations, examining amount of time for public issues programing, amount of local affairs programing, total prime time programing, and whether FCC standards are met. (CWM)

Several questions are probed: Can education truly encourage the individual to develop his unique capabilities? Can it be an agent in the humanization of society? Is that humanization dependent on reordering society? Can education really solve society's problems? (Editor/LBH)

Discusses the current trend in education towards empiricism and measurement, and urges that education include human values. (MLH)

Discusses the goals and methodologies of several types of physics-and-society courses, citing content, disciplinary costs, and advantages to the student. (MLH)

Discusses two types of science-and-society courses: (1) those that examine little scientific subject matter, instead concentrating on political and sociological problems; and (2) those that give an overview of the achievements of modern scientific inquiry. (MLH)

Discusses both positive and negative student reactions to a course in technology and society, and the problems of faculty opposition to such courses. (MLH)

Literature study is seen to be useful in the labor training of pupils. Combined with history and social studies, it creates understanding of life, its patterns, and interpersonal relationships that people encounter in the labor process. Literature should be studied from the viewpoint of philosophical, social, and moral problems. (Author/AV)