Discussed is the change and diversity of scientific information. States goals of future science education: motivation, search, principles, information, orientation, world view, and creativity. Lists the orientational skills of science education. (YP)

Describes the first moon-radar echo experiment conducted by Zoltan Bay in Hungary and comments on Bay as a model for contemporary physics education. (DDR)

Discusses Zoltan Bay's unpublished paper "Old Education, New Teaching." Highlights the need for order in education which originates in the general order of nature and the great step by which the natural sciences allowed humankind to understand and control more and more of the natural world. (JRH)

This article provides a brief review of the Marxist economic approach to the environment and environmental protection with special attention given to the formal system of environmental regulation in Hungary. (JDH)

Outlines the possible contributions of a socialist country, using Hungary as an example, to give a fresh perspective on international relations. Examines relations between the state (central government) and the local community. Concludes that the paradigm of international relations can be realized only on more democratic and decentralized…

This paper recounts the experiences of a U.S. professor involved in field research in Hungary. The professor visited classrooms and observed civics education practices in Hungary. The paper combines a review of the literature with observations, interviews, and field notes from the Hungarian experience. Specific emphasis is placed on a "Good…

Discusses the fall of communism in eastern Europe. Applies Latin America models to eastern Europe. Suggests that revolutions are shaped by the systems against which they are directed. Concludes that the problems of eastern Europe are not caused by the system so much as by geography. Argues that poor capitalism may lie in the future for eastern…

Describes a postgraduate, interdisciplinary, 2-year course in Human Ecology that covers 400 lessons, laboratory demonstrations and experiments, and field practices. The first year focuses on the ecology and natural sciences concepts of water, atmosphere, and soil. The second year focuses on human systems, social, economic, medical, political and…

Discusses changes taking place in the library systems of Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Topics reviewed include the influence of Soviet Russian library theory and practices; decentralization of library administration; library finances; library education; library employment; library technology; and censorship and collection policies.…

This selection of the papers presented at a conference includes 6 introductory papers, 32 papers dealing with innovations and experiences in the authors' own countries, and reports from 6 working groups. These working groups addressed the six key topic areas of the conference: (1) relationships between new technologies and labor relations and…