The National Center for Energy Management and Power at the University of Pennsylvania is committed to advancing the technology of energy conversion and training people to manage effectively whatever form the energy industry assumes in the future, including measurement of the impact of developments on both producer and consumer. (DF)

Develops the idea of the world order methodology'' in teaching social studies; authors stress importance of teaching the processes of social change as well as the structure of government. (Author/SP)

Cites governmental handling of air piracy in late 1970 as model for handling environmental problems. (DB)

Argues that students should get a world perspective on America's social problems in social studies. (DB)

International studies give the broad background needed for a truly global education. Area studies complement this approach by offering specificity to the issues and providing perspectives that break ehtnocentric and nationalistic molds, giving students the world picture as seen through the eyes of other peoples. (BW)

Three questions are discussed: Is the world heading toward a new depression? Is there an alternative set of policies which could significantly minimize such risks and promise a return to stable growth? Can the United States restore acceptable economic growth at home without worldwide recovery? (RM)

Argues that the flow of data within and across national borders involves problems that need to be regulated by law. Calls for international cooperation to insure that society is protected from abuses of data flow. (PD)

Discusses statistics concerning world energy requirements and supplies of different types of fuels. Also discusses the storage and transmission of energy and pollution problems related to energy utilization. (MLH)

Focuses on ways mental health counselors can participate in working toward peace on many interactional levels. Looks at positively loaded alternatives that mental health professional can consider in their approach to thinking about clients, community, and country. Discusses personal, theoretical, counseling, educational, community, and…

Two case studies of adolescent girls provide material on adolescent development in the nuclear age. Both cases showed initial concern about nuclear war in earlier adolescents, but subsequent development proceeded in opposite directions. One case demonstrates privatization and turning away from global issues, second demonstrates widening interests…

In this case study the author explored a teacher's beliefs about creativity and giftedness and investigated the classroom practices of this teacher of gifted students for 20 years. Seven semi-structured and 2 open observations were carried out in her classroom, and 2 prefigured interviews were conducted with her. She believed that creative…