Direct links between Australian English and the Australian culture are drawn. The author proposes ways in which a linguistically precise and culturally revealing study of linguistic phenomena such as expressive derivation, illocutionary devices, and speech act verbs are related to Australian society, history, culture, and "national…

This essay reviews the universal physical, sociocultural, and metapsychologic needs of human beings as manifested in adolescents, the circumstances that interfere with the satisfaction of their needs, diagnosis of the resulting clinical aberrations, and the ethnic, sociocultural, and other vectors that influence seven vectors of effective therapy.…

The cases of three individuals charged with corrupting the young are considered in a discussion of the teacher's role in the moral education of youth. Focus is on Socrates, a Los Angeles teacher fired because of membership in a sexually-oriented club, and a Nazi war criminal. (MSE)

Discusses social factors influencing nutrition among the elderly. Argues that to maximize dietary intervention, efficient functioning of federally sponsored nutrition programs, and subsequent research, greater attention to the conceptual foundation of nutrition-related variables is warranted. Offers suggestions for redirection. (Author/ABB)

What it means to be a Black Jamaican depends on the racial context of the receiving area. In both the United States and Britain, Jamaicans face racial prejudice and discrimination; however, being part of the larger Black population provides Jamaican migrants in New York with easier access to certain occupations and social institutions. (Author/GC)

This survey of technological change looks at the impact of new technology on mass media, spots observable cultural and social trends created by these changes, and then analyzes the effect of these trends on education. (Author/CT)

The history of Muncie's religious life in the 1920's and 1930's is examined as an illustration of what happened regarding churches and religion in the "typical" U.S. town. The ethnic and denominational mix and the changes in each are discussed. (RM)

Reviews Ben Wattenberg's "The Good News Is the Bad News," which is said to present a powerful case for the success of democracy as it has evolved in this country and which considers signs of progress in health, the environment, civil rights, the economy, education, and other areas of the public interest. (KH)

Discusses (1) the assumption that pop music can be legitimized in school by establishing that different criteria are necessary; (2) the attempt to provide appropriate analysis tools for music evaluation by arguing that music has a kind of social referent; and (3) the uses to which music is put. (Author/RM)

Contains a response to Swanwick's critique of the authors' sociological perspective on music education. A detailed presentation of the sociology of music thesis demonstrates that accusations of social determinism and referentialism are both misconceived. (Author/RM)

Considers the relationship of industry to schooling through an analysis of curricular materials made available to schools by industry. Argues that such materials offer the possibility for a critical pedagogy by encouraging students to see them as socially and politically situated texts open to interpretation and critique. (CMG)

Facts and figures about the growth of the physical fitness phenomenon in the United States are discussed. Millions participate in physical fitness activities and programs, and billions are spent on fitness. Better leadership, facilities, and programs are available than ever before. (PP)

Personality characteristics of husbands and wives were examined in two contexts: (1) traditional families, in which the husband was employed and the wife was a homemaker; and (2) two-career families, in which both members were employed. Results are discussed. (Author)

This study has been an attempt to provide insight into the question of the influence of school resources on how well students perform academically. It examined the nature of the relationships between educational resources, socioeconomic and racial characteristics, and student academic performance in Florida. (Author/RK)

Certain aspects of contemporary social change that deserve attention are examined, although as yet there is no adequate framework to guide future decision making. They include: occupations, classes, and the sociotechnical structure; urban developments; social and political action; work and leisure; family; organizations; beliefs and values; and…