Problems arising from the "willful innocence" of researchers about the implications of their work for society are discussed. It is argued that it is the obligation of scholars to help keep science from being misused, by opening collaboration between scientist and nonscientist and by creating in the academy a real home for the changing models of…

Despite variety in the culture of the sciences, certain processes of knowledge construction are common throughout. Examination of how disciplinary identities are produced through rhetoric and how assessments of certainty and uncertainty are made across disciplines suggests that disciplines should not be regarded as fixed structures but as flexible…

After reviewing the implications of nonreflective and reflective stances, the conclusion is that applied researchers adopting a social action perspective actually maximize their obligations as scholar-scientists even though a nonneutral posture is assumed. (Author/BW)

A discussion of the responsibility of scientists as repositories of knowledge, as educators, and as citizens outlines some concerns of the scientific community for problems of peace and disarmament. It is noted that a recent common awareness of a common responsibility for society is evident in the intensity of scientific contacts. (MSE)

It is proposed that more important than physical elements in the strain within the pharmacy profession are the perceptual elements: the consciousness of basic scientists with regard to clinical practitioners and vice versa. (MSE)

Presents a report from an oceanographer in New Zealand who analyzes the predominant moves of the citizens of New Zealand when it comes to rearing children and apportioning sex roles. She relates her own background and proposes measures for social reform. (Author/SA)

Sheila Tobias' recommendations for improvement of college science education in the study "They're Not Dumb, They're Different" are discussed. It is concluded that science should be presented as a pragmatic interpretive tradition as part of the liberal arts, and students should learn to "talk and write science" to each other.…

Newsletter issues pertaining to Lehigh University's Humanities Perspectives on Technology (HPT) Program, which was renamed the Science, Technology and Society Program, are presented. Additionally, a newsletter article excerpt entitled "Elements of Technology in a Liberal Education" is included. Two 1977 issues of "HRP News,"…