Observes the general use of history instruction in political socialization and presents a case study of the state-directed history program in the primary and secondary schools of the Soviet Union. Concludes that history in the Soviet Union is a partisan and dogmatic discipline, which is utilized by the government to enhance its authority and to…

Addresses two questions regarding international socialization among children: (1) why is children's international political learning important? (2) what are central problems of interest for an investigator of international learning? Directions for future socialization are suggested. For journal availability, see SO 505 820. (Author/DB)

The reciprocal influences of American and French politics, science, art, and religion in the late eighteenth century are discussed. (DB)

Analyzes the role of collective bargaining in regulating relationships between teachers and school boards. The conclusion is that the basis of control for the education profession should be open communication among all involved parties. For journal availability, see SO 505 716. (Author/DB)

If President Carter is to revamp the federal bureaucracy, he is going to need a vast corpus of research on complex organizations. In this connection we should note the increase in the number of American Sociological Association members with competence in this area. The several departments of the executive branch will increasingly find that they…

The growth of groups of the religious right has resulted in a major ideological division in the United States. Outlines the strength of these groups, the particulars of the secular humanism debate, and the ability such groups have to coordinate issues and join together in campaigns influencing public education. (MD)

Examines the source of the current use of the label "Hispanic"; summarizes the historical diversity of the groups collected under this label; analyses the race, class, and ethnic components of Hispanic identity; and discusses the conscious use of a pan-ethnic identity for economic and political ends. (BJV)

Examines the role of the National Endowment for the Arts in determining art education policy, stating that the organization has become increasingly political and has failed to realize its early promise. Argues that the arts should be regarded and taught as a humanity. Advocates an "excellence curriculum" for secondary art education. (GEA)

An examination of internal and external forces on Belgian higher education suggests that the system is too closely controlled by economic and political forces in the labor market, which threatens to distort university life and higher education in general. (MSE)

Describes a survey conducted by Sigma Xi of its membership in 1986 on science policy issues. Lists the four most important issues identified by the survey and discusses how bioscientists, specifically, responded. Compares how bioscientists identify themselves politically with other scientists. Identifies some of the complaints of bioscientists…

Argues that social transformation at the macro-level (national and global) is the result of micro-processes, or social movements organized around local issues. Describes the global mobilization processes that have a local focus but nevertheless transcend the nation-state and modify the workings of the world-system. (BSR)

Appropriations requests made by state coordinating boards or individual systems for 1988-89 and the political outlook for higher-education-related legislation are outlined for each of the 50 states. (MSE)

A series of humorous aphorisms reflect on why American higher education does not improve despite quantities of research and pervasive change in recent years. Topics covered include research, excellence, the liberal arts, administration, faculty, and students. (MSE)

The life of British feminist and pacifist Vera Brittain demonstrates that an attempt to understand the relationship between personal experience and political activities should take account of the following: (1) the centrality of political values in an individual's identity; (2) the individual's life stage and life history; and (3) the individual's…

The history of academic unions in Australia is reviewed, and it is argued that institutional and union leaders are more likely to succeed in stopping decline in higher education by cooperative efforts to influence governments than by the existing pattern of inter-sectoral or employer-employee rivalry. (MSE)