African nations can only hope to make drastic changes in their societies through education of their young and, just as importantly, by providing library services through extension programs to those adults, however non literate, that comprise the producers and decision makers in the present social structure. These people need functional information…

This publication contains two papers each of which deals with the relationship between "North" (developed nations) and the "South" (developing nations). The publication is one in a series of working papers commissioned by the World Order Models Project in its effort to stimulate research, education, dialogue, and political…

This annotated catalogue reviews 116 manuals (textbooks, instructional guides, curriculum modules, and course outlines) for health professionals, trainers, and field workers interested in nutrition related problems in developing countries. Works reviewed are classified according to eight categories: general nutrition; primary health care; mother…

This paper discusses the role of scientific and technical information as an important resource for effecting technological, social, cultural, and economic change within emerging Third World nations. The topics addressed in the course of the discussion include the role of science and technology in development, the transfer of technology from one…

Implementation of ISBD in Nigeria has successfully overcome problems with the diversities of 200 ethnic groups, 400 languages and dialects (in addition to English as the official language), arabic and roman alphabets, and the interface of two major religious systems--Islam and Christianity. This paper describes the adoption and uses of the ISBDs…

An overview of libraries in developing nations examines in general terms their historical development during their colonial and post-independence periods and discusses the more salient factors affecting development. These factors include language, distribution of population, topography, poor communication, level of formal education, illiteracy,…

This paper provides an analytical look at the evolving relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union. The author explores the prospects for international security and advocates a number of policies which would benefit both societies. The first section in the booklet discusses how U.S. security cannot be assured even if the Congress…

Supplementary information is provided for the final report of a feasibility study on establishing working relationships between American and foreign institutions of higher education. A brief overview of the development of campus international education is presented, and selected examples of institutional programs are discussed. An analysis of this…

An examination of International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) activities since the adoption of the 1976 statutes reveals a globally expanding and dynamic organization using its membership of 139 associations to foster and promote library services and international library cooperation; however, no provision has been made for the…

This Unesco document is the fourth in the series "Studies in Engineering Education." It comprises two main parts and a resume, reflecting the contributions from many participants in two Unesco sponsored conferences; a symposium on staff development in engineering education held at Dar es Salaam in 1974, and the International Conference…

In "The Symbolic Uses of Politics," Edelman presents the thesis that the symbolic output of a political system is a primary force in the development of the system's legitimacy. An examination of this thesis in the context of the political systems of several emerging nations in Sub-Saharan Africa reveals that it must be refined. Because…

A content analysis was conducted of the news transmitted on the premier, or "A," wire of United Press International (UPI) to determine the amount of foreign news coverage for a six-day period. Foreign news stories were defined as those that originated from abroad, had a United States dateline but dealt with foreign material or were about…

As part of an international study of world news flow undertaken by the International Association for Mass Communication Research, a content analysis was conducted of foreign news stories in the largest circulation newspapers in Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina, as well as in six papers in the United States, and of material from the files of…