At a time when Congress is facing critical decisions with respect to criminal justice policy, the participation of criminologists in the formation of policies remains negligible. A commitment by criminologists to policy research that examines the links between economic conditions and crime would constitute an enlightened approach to crime control.…

This article presents a review of the history of the Albuquerque Indian School and the gradual changes within the Indian communities served by the AIS, federal legislation, and the desire of the All Indian Pueblo Council to demand quality education for their children through assuming control of their school. (RTS)

Reports on a study indicating that the impact of the press on energy policy making is, at most, low to moderate and that the more policy makers interact with the press the more useful they are likely to perceive it. (GW)

Discussion of the guidelines which were prepared "to establish a conceptual framework of service" for all libraries by the Standards Committee of the Reference and Adult Services Division (RASD) of the American Library Association. (JAB)

The Office of Human Development Services within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare has announced that the Administration for Native Americans will include: a commissioner served by a Native American Advisory Group; an Intra-Departmental Council on Indian Affairs; and Offices of Program Operations and Planning and Program Development.…

Interprofessional policy analysis, a new concept, responds to a growing need among legislators at all levels for information about difficult problems confronting society. A program of policy analysis panels formed by the Ohio State University Commission on Interprofessional Education and Practice is described. (MT)

Examines the Social Security program as it relates to women in the workplace. As increasing numbers of working-age women enter the paid labor force, women's groups are voicing their concerns of the inequitable distribution of Social Security benefits. Discusses three options for reform and expected changes. (Author/ABL)

Fifteen National Science Foundation personnel met with Donald Campbell to discuss topics/issues related to an epistemologically-relevant sociology of science. Presented is an edited transcript of this roundtable/discussion (part of a series of roundtables which examined theoretical/practical aspects of how the nature of scientific progress is…

Reviews research in adult education in Finland and calls for research development. Areas needing research, as identified by the research section of the Adult Education Council, are listed: (1) managing work life changes, (2) efficiency and effectiveness of adult education, (3) teaching and learning problems, and (4) structure and organization of…

This article describes how public policies have important intended and unintended effects on the education of girls and women. It presents a framework to help policymakers examine public education policies, monitor their impact, and ensure that they benefit individuals and groups. (CB)

Traces historical development of the John M. Wing foundation on the History of Printing beginning with its benefactor, John M. Wing, through the contributions of its custodians: Pierce Butler, 1920-31; Ernst F. Detterer, 1931-47; and James M. Wells, 1951-84. Focus is on the formulation and application of the collecting policy. (75 references)…

Concentrates on building a conceptual framework for policy research that would provide more useful information to policymakers. Examines four different policy instruments and specifies key relationships among them. (RB)

Discusses a framework for integrating the macroworld of the policymakers with the microworld of the individuals who implement those policies. Analyzes policy directed change. (RB)

Discusses the strategies used to integrate evaluation research into the management of an organization. Also discusses the methodologies and managerial problems encountered in using evaluation research to change the policymaking procedures of public agencies. (RB)

Delineates three conceptual models describing relationship between family and work based on literature review, and identifies shift from separate sphere model to interactive model of interdependence between family and work systems. Asserts that teaching family life education from feminist perspective involves acquainting public, policymakers, and…