Discusses the effects of patronage politics on Chicago schools. Cites overtime abuse, poor job and program cost control, favoritism in contractual building maintenance, and capital building programs as some of the costs that political patronage imposes. (GC)

Outlines the state of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) on the eve of its 48th General Conference, reviews the important functions of IFLA, summarizes the important issues in international librarianship to be addressed at the conference, describes the IFLA relationship with ALA, and briefly discusses IFLA and politics.…

Argues that three past surveys of the Chicago (Illinois) Public Schools were actually carried out in response to various conflicts or controversies, not solely because of the need for educational improvement as the reports stated. Suggests a rationale for the continued popularity of the city school survey technique. (Author/MLF)

Examined media dependency involving the interaction of exposure to television viewing, exposure to newspapers, and the expressions of reliance on one medium or the other. Concluded, among other findings, that individuals who rely on a particular medium are better able to extract political information through exposure to that medium. (PD)

Outlines the five policy imperatives of the Reagan administration for education--diminution, deregulation, decentralization, disestablishment, and deemphasis. The authors predict that education will continue to decline in importance on the national political agenda. (Author/WD)

Presents a profile of Malcolm X and of his sociopolitical philosophy. Reviews factors which influenced his beliefs about Blacks, society at large, and human rights. (JLF)

A study of Eurovision-Intervision news exchange patterns suggests that any global explanation for imbalance will be premature until the news item values in each exchange are understood as clearly as its news item volume. (PD)

Focusing on the views of the New Right spokesperson Alice Moore, presents the philosophy of the New Right as it relates to teaching. Expresses fear that balanced curricula, innovative teaching methods, and cultural diversity will disappear from the public schools. (Author/JM)

Discusses the implications of federal legislation and local government encroachment on cable systems, and advocates that cable television be given the editorial and journalistic discretion given to newspapers. (RBF)

This study determined that adolescent participation in voluntary associations was related to the form and extent of political activity in adulthood. Adolescent participation had positive effects on discussion of issues, campaign participation, and voting rates. (Author/APM)

Examines the legacy of the liberal Warren Court of the 1950s and relates the pattern of legal decisions by the Warren Court to the relative conservatism and stability of most other sectors of society. (DB)

This article presents results regarding political participation from a survey of the background and characteristics of 1,200 social studies classroom teachers in six states. Findings indicated that 98 percent of social studies teachers voted frequently or occasionally. Information is also presented on political contributions, attendance at public…

Discusses the relevance of political power to the library's administration in post-secondary institutions. (CHC)

Education in law, which was suspended during the 1976 Chinese Cultural Revolution, is now being steadily developed. Since 1978 the concept of law nihilism has been repudiated, juridical debate has expanded, publications and translated articles are appearing, and legal advisory offices have reappeared. (MSE)

The present socioeconomic and political condition of Blacks in the United States, particularly in Baltimore, is discussed. (Author/MC)