An examination of issues raised by and criticism of revisionist and neo-romantic educators reveals that both groups have failed to recognize the emergent nature of the technocratic ideology and its ecological and existential implications for society. (JMF)

The theories of various neo-Marxist philosophers are examined for insight into their views of human nature that underlie educational proposals. Important education and social policy issues are explored by Marxist theorists. (DF)

Four propositions concerning the cognitive structures of technological thought and liberalism are analyzed and the influences of these structures on the socializing role of public education are discussed. (JD)

The author describes basic characteristics of an emerging societal ideology which he calls "technocracy," or "technogoical consciousness," and discusses ways in which the use of behavior modification, career education, and competency-based education promote the socialization of students to this restrictive ideology. (MJB)