Two contrasting models of educational planning are described: the "technocratic," which dominated educational planning in the past; and the currently utilized "political," in which decisions emerge as the result of interplay between powerful pressure groups. The future is seen as likely to hold still greater conflict in…

The author, a Chinese social scientist, illuminates and attempts to alter many of our prevailing impressions of life in China with vignettes of his education and professional work in the social sciences over the course of more than two decades. (BT)

Comments upon selected literature and data sources that are illustrative of such interdisciplinary areas as political psychology, propaganda, election and voting behavior, public opinion polls, and election statistics. (Author)

Analyzes Jimmy Carter's success in the 1976 presidential primaries in terms of his rhetorical style based on Max Weber's concept of charisma and Ernest Bormann's theory of fantasy and rhetorical vision. The combination of Carter's charismatic message and the country's social fantasies produced his election. (JMF)

During its first three years, the South African television broadcasting policy has been characterized by a pro-government stance and programing for the white majority. (PD)

Outlines the political changes and pressures that have influenced the ambitious and impressive, but so far unsuccessful, attempt to implement free universal primary education in Nigeria. (Author/IRT)

Explores how ethics and power interact in the arena of politics with particular emphasis on foreign policy and human rights issues. Topics discussed include President Carter's human rights stance, the ubiquity of moral choice, perspectives on world politics, traditional diplomatic approaches, the legal perspective, and diplomatic-legal issues.…

Presents an interpretation of Afghanistan's political stance with regard to Pakistan's political overtures, and the Soviet Union's political and economic involvement in Afghanistan's national affairs. Journal availability: see SO 507 176. (Author/DB)

An agenda-setting effect of the first Ford-Carter debate on college student viewers is demonstrated. Subjects who viewed the debate seem to have effected a synthesis between their personal priorities and the relative weight accorded issues in the debate. (JMF)

Presents a study to determine the effects of inherent structural dimensions of network television news, such as story placement and visual treatment, on campaign agendas as perceived by their audiences. Results suggest that some inherent structural biases in the coverage of the 1976 campaign produced nonpurposive effects in perceptions of the…

A study of undecided voters in the 1976 political campaign indicates that they were neither inattentive nor apathetic. Only two characteristics distinguished decided from undecided voters: frequency of discussing the candidates and viewing national network television news. (JMF)

Presents summaries and extracts of testimony taken from the hearings on the Department of Education Act held before the Senate Committee on Government Affairs in May, 1978. (MA)

If integrated into a study of the elections, television can be an exciting teaching resource. Students can gain a better understanding of candidates and political issues and, perhaps more important, experience a sense of participation in the country's development. (Author/RK)

Provides a collection of election teaching ideas from various national political contests and a list of research and activity suggestions covering a wide range of interests and age and ability levels that will help students learn more about how our system of government operates. (Author/RK)

Discusses the role of mayors in school desegregation. Four cities are compared: San Francisco, Stockton, Merced, and Fresno. (Author/AM)