Briefly describing the history of prison reform and the American Indian, this article argues that the "professed" humanitarian philosophy of the reformers would not have been extended to "peoples languishing in prison or sequestered on reservations had it not been expedient for the business interests of the larger society". (JC)

America's domestic petroleum industry and the international industry have been dominated by seven major firms. Although production costs decreased, sale prices soared with developing political-corporate interrelationships. (MR)

The social, economic, and political factors that brought about the progressive school movement are examined. (JD)

Discussed in this paper are the problems of evaluation research on a program for disadvantaged youth in Israel. (Author/EB)

The evaluator as purveyor of truth may be seen as one more lobbyist competing for politicians' attention. This article explains how evaluators can present their results forcefully in the political arena. Available from: Evaluation, 501 South Park Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415. (CP)

Analyzes Cuba's journalism education programs, noting that they may be impeded by Communist ideological constraints. (RL)

Comparing present day criticisms of U.S. education with those lodged during the McCarthy era, this article warns educators of comparable McCarthy tactics today, concluding that educators must "continually attempt to understand and cope with the numerous criticisms lodged against our schools". (JC)

While modernizing along Western economic lines, developing nations have not adopted Western political forms. But the evolution of democracy in Europe occurred in a different socioeconomic milieu. The authoritarian governments of the Third World, based on nationalism and centralization, may better meet current needs for modernization. (SJL)

Presents the views of opponents of Marr's linguistic theory as well as those of Marr's disciples. (AM)

Suggests that the American political system has generated and sustained a culture of total power and participation for whites and a culture of total powerlessness and exclusivity for blacks. (Author/AM)

The present organization and function of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education is examined; a major reexamination and overhaul of accreditation, including its fundamental purposes, standards, and processes is suggested. (JD)

Describes the political scenario that influences the inauguration of career education programs in Canada, and illustrates how counselors themselves can use lobbying to promote the concept of career education in the community. (Author)

After a description of the current constraints on energy growth, the author concludes that solar energy is by far the most attractive energy source. The constraints described fall into the following categories: heat limits, pollution, material constraints, financial constraints, and political limits. (BM)

This article reviews the articles which follow in this special issue on the political influence of the aged, discusses the effects of public policy on the aged, and asks whether there is a "politics of aging." (AM)