Concludes that the idea of practice is so important at this time because the notion of practice (of the fusion of theoretical practical knowledge, of the public and private life, of expert and citizen) is threatening to the institutions and groups whose continued dominance rests in part on their privileged claim to truth: the large corporations,…

Cities are susceptible to slowly changing forces which shape and limit community choices. This article reviews those forces and choices from 1789 through the present. It explores the dependency relationships cities have with the larger politico-economic order and evaluates the impact of these relationships on the politics of urban economic…

Identifies a rhetoric of public theology that is specifically targeted for mass audiences in an attempt to influence religious and secular publics on public policy. Argues that such a rhetoric differs markedly from that of civil religion and displays three characteristics: expedient simplicity, existential content, and action rituals. (JD)

While the Sandinista government has streamlined Nicaraguan education and encouraged expansion, many say that material and methodological shortcomings are threatening the system. (MSE)

Evaluates reasons why Blackfeet Indians were bitterly hostile toward white fur traders in the upper Missouri River basin during the early 1800s. Explains causes of internal tribal turmoil including rapid adaptation of horses to tribal culture, devastating effects of disease, and guns disrupting the balance of power among tribes. (JHZ)

Discusses controversial issues and describes several innovative programs involving language instruction for thousands of American school children with little knowledge of English. Lines have been drawn between "English only" advocates supported by the Reagan Administration and bilingualists favoring instruction in both English and native…

Examines the interplay between an individual's social environment and the individual's own motivations for political knowledge, such as political interest and attention to public affairs media. Finds that the perception of one's social environment made a significant contribution to the respondent's level of political knowledge. (MS)

President Reagan abandoned his seven-year effort to make drastic reductions in federal spending on education, recommending record high amounts for programs aiding colleges and students. However, the administration suggested curtailments in some programs, including college construction and renovation. (MSE)

Discusses some of the variables affecting environmental decision making. Addresses ecological, legislative, cultural, political, and economic forces that influence such processes. Urges more attention to the contextual basis of environmental decision making. (TW)

The findings of the High Council on Francophonism's 1985 meeting concerning the state of French language instruction and usage in publishing, the sciences, industry, and education worldwide are summarized, and strategies for improving the status of French are suggested. (MSE)

Examines a pair of critical challenges to the cultural integrity of Alaskan Natives around 1960 as pivotal episodes in the process of native resistance to U. S. dominance. Historically evaluates the fragility of native culture in terms of the political, scientific, and economic interests expressed in the mainstream Alaskan press, particularly the…

Fiscal problems facing Australian higher education, the trend toward private ownership of institutions and participation in institutional matters, and political and financial consequences are discussed. Private sector assistance and influence, policy problems in the push for foreign student enrollments, and the changes occurring within institution…

Discusses economic and political influences on the education system of West Germany as decisions are made to introduce new information technologies in the schools, and describes a model of four levels of education decision contexts for use in developing specifications: pedagogical ideals, institutional conditions, factors of curriculum, and…

The political economy of education treats education as a factor shaped by the power relations between different economic, political, and social groups. Specific topics discussed include the economic value of education, education as an allocator of economic roles, education and social class, education and income distribution, and education and…