Examines the historical role of the political cartoon and methods which cartoonists use to communicate ideas. The author reviews research on the influence of political cartoons. Cartoons are not noticed or not understood by a majority of newspaper readers. The use and misuse of cartoons in political education is discussed. (AM)

The literature on reform indicates that most proposed reforms are not implemented. Some causes of this are explored and it is suggested that many causes are located at the interfaces between politicians, planners, bureaucrats, and educators. The key persons capable of ameliorating the problems are professional planners and senior bureaucrats.…

Thailand must direct its educational efforts towards socioeconomic and political development and, to this end, is focusing on basic literacy. Continuing education is also an important strategy for achieving the goal of "education for life." (Author/WD)

This paper examines the CCF's educational philosophy prior to and during its first term as the government of Saskatchewan (1944-48), to assess the extent to which the party's articulated policy was in line with its socialist origins and the degree of implementation it achieved in the Department of Education. (Author/SJL)

Examines factors within newspaper organizations that affect how hard reporters work in covering campaigns: (1) the influence of organizational structure and (2) the journalist's concept of professionalism. (PD)

The future of political action for nutrition action in communications is highlighted. Included is the need for future communications technology in the next decade. (SA)

Identifies reasons for legislative interest in social studies including the tendency of legislators to respond positively to organized pressure groups and the belief among legislators that problems can be solved by awareness education. Journal available from The Social Studies Teacher, P.O. Box 189, Ovledo, Florida 32764. (Author/DB)

It is often the "institutional" framework of a country or region that discourages the adoption of appropriate technologies and impedes their importation, development, and diffusion. The author shows how some government policies create or increase institutional obstacles of this kind, while others help to reduce them. (CT)

Describes a legislative simulation intended for use in a college-level political science course. A major objective of the simulation is to help students understand decision-making processes involved in politics. Source materials and role characteristics are discussed. (DB)

The article offers observations on the political content within the curriculum, the relationship of education and politics to society, and the political content implicit in India. Suggestions are offered for integrating political content into the curriculum. (Author/DB)

Responses of college seniors to 12 questions (regarding attitudes toward education, politics, minorities, and social change) administered to samples of the classes of 1969, 1970, and 1975 are presented. Findings do not support a campus "turnabout" from radical attitudes of the late 1960s, but suggest a general increase in pessimism. (Author)

The relationship between the Central Intelligence Agency and the academic world became evident to the author during a 1974 convention of the American Historical Association, at which he found that academic studies could be legwork for policies implemented by the CIA's operational branch. (LBH)

An analysis of the approaches taken by the Supreme Court in determining the existence of unconstitutional racial discrimination is presented. Cases involved voting rights, jury selection, gerrymandering, segregation of schools and of public and private facilities, and distribution of governmental burdens and benefits. (LBH)

Discusses how television shapes political language and thought, flattens consciousness about movements, and controls controversy. (DD)