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Peer reviewedVerbitskaya, L. A. – Higher Education Policy, 1996
History and legal status of academic freedom and institutional autonomy in Russian universities is traced from the eighteenth century. Conditions under which the universities currently function are described, recent legislation is reviewed, and the situation of St. Petersburg State University is specifically addressed. It is concluded that while…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Case Studies, Educational Change, Educational History
Gold, Steven J.; Tuan, Mia – 1993
Close to 250,000 Jews from the former Soviet Union have arrived in the United States since the early 1970s. In recent years, former Soviets have been the largest refugee population to enter the United States. These immigrants are generally well-equipped for adjusting to American life. They are skilled, educated, and possess urban experience.…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adjustment (to Environment), Age Differences, Behavior Patterns
Garrahy, Dennis J. – 1982
One of a series of social studies units designed to develop the reading and writing skills of low achievers, this student activity book focuses on the theme of political systems and beliefs. The unit can be used for high school classes, individual study in alternative and continuing high schools, and adult education classes. Following an…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Anthologies, Beliefs, Capitalism
