A college professor examines the problems of site specific in-service education. Three major points are made--in-service education is more complex than critics realize, political decisions become confused with professional decisions, and the principal of the school is the key figure in in-service education. (JD)

Describes the organizational structure of the broadcasting industry in West Germany which is unique because of the federal, public, and political elements involved. Special problems that arise from this framework are discussed, including financing, programing, creative vs technical advances, concepts of production values, and political balance.…

Points out that, although Dutch broadcasting has traditionally been characterized by its independence from state interference and diversity of opinions, the broadcasting Act of 1967 that attempted to increase accessiblity has instead led to a decrease in diversity and a dependence on membership. Suggests possible policies of the new government.…

The proposed reorganization of the Swedish broadcasting system (Sveriges Radio) retains the present central management, with the program units assuming the status of wholly owned subsidiaries, thus attempting to protect the integrity of the broadcasting establishment in one integral organization while facilitating decentralization and plurality in…

As subject populations, Indians have been denied success in the goals of corporate collectivism and Protestant ethic individualism set for them by the federal government and local Whites. As a result, Indians have few skills, little education, no capital, poor housing, poor health, and no influence or power. (Author/EB)

There were two crucial transitions in the definition of sex roles for the Protestant middle class: the first associated with the rise of Protestantism and commercial capitalism in sixteenth and seventeenth century England, and the second with the rise of romantic evangelical Protestantism and industrialism in the eighteenth and nineteenth…

Members of the second United States booksellers delegation to the People's Republic of China observed that textbooks in China carry political messages; the state and teachers are involved in the publishing process; texts are written by committees; and textbooks are almost always paperbacks and not available as a retail item. (JMD)

Invites greater discussion of the ultimate social and political consequences of different ideologies and justifications of art education. Uses West Germany's educational practice and philosophy as example. (Editor/RK)

An analysis of the social, educational and political factors in bilingual education and French language maintenance in Ontario. After the fourth grade, most Francophone children tend to speak English. Encouragement to use French must come from the social domain, beyond the school and the home. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

The problem of measuring efficiency in higher education is of increasing importance due to changes in socioeconomic conditions and rising enrollment rates. Problems of definition are discussed that occur in comparative studies of efficiency. Illustrations are drawn from formulations of the problem in several countries with different socioeconomic…

Justification of male dominance in society has been based frequently on findings in biobehavioral sciences, especially the science of animal groups. The natural and social sciences must be remade and forged in a dialectical understanding of social relations that is not based on domination. (Author/KR)

The article examines the effects of business cycles and government financial aid to technocratic education on traditional higher education norms and on student attitudes; also considered is the present overconcentration of higher education on accommodating its curriculums and programs to labor market changes. (MF)

Examines longitudinal sociometric data on adolescent friendship pairs, friends-to-be, and former friends in order to assess homophily on four attributes: (1) frequency of current marijuana use, (2) level of educational aspirations, (3) political orientation, and (4) participation in minor delinquency. The finding that socialization of peers is…

Discusses the impact of radioactive waste management system on social and political development. The article also presents (1) types of information necessary to estimate the costs and consequences of radioactive waste management; and (2) an index of radioactive hazards to improve the basis for policy decisions. (HM)

Presents a rationale for using history in policy formation. Contributions to be made by historians include analyzing past processes and weighing policy options. Concludes that the low prestige of history in policy-making areas is temporary. (Author/DB)