As one of a series of ten bibliographies on Asian countries, this work covers the multi-disciplinary field of mass communication in the country of Nepal. For the bibliography, areas such as agriculture, anthropology, community development, economics, education, law, political science, population, public administration, sociology, social…

A great proliferation of literature has risen within the area of social indication. These works have been so diverse that an ordering system has become necessary. This bibliography makes such work accessible to all who are engaged in social indicator research. It is a selective collection of over 600 annotations from more than 1,000 cited sources.…

This paper analyzes the recent and past demographic, economic, political, and social causes of community college enrollment trends. It also discusses the effects on enrollment of proximity and low cost; the reclassification of existing institutions to two-year college status; community college usurpation of functions formerly provided by other…

This bibliography is meant to reflect the growing diversity and complexity of the theory and social thought that contribute to contemporary planning. The purpose of this bibliography is to explore this diversity as it pertains to the various biases in planning as a social process. The organization of the document reflects the various…

This four-part information package serves as an introduction to the lives of women and girls with disabilities and the social issues they specifically face. Part I comprises a paper which reviews the literature and major issues, titled "Obstacles to Equality: The Double Discrimination of Women with Disabilities." The paper examines three major…

This bibliography provides annotations of 33 major research studies on the school and social factors that impede disadvantaged children's ability to learn and succeed in school. The studies demonstrate that a wide range of educational, familial, and social influences can either put children at risk of educational failure early in their lives or…

This annotated bibliography focuses on the ecological approach to the study of human development and on the relationship of this approach to an ecological theory of teaching. Topics covered include: (1) the ecological approach to the study of human development; (2) the impact of teacher characteristics on education and teaching; (3) the…

This paper on the importance of intercultural communication focuses on the health care needs of people in the United States and other countries and on the communication problems the diverse cultures of these countries present for health care professionals. The paper first discusses the cultural orientations of Mexican immigrants in the United…

This bibliography is stated to be a major revision of an earlier compilation of theses and dissertations relating to Asians in America, and includes approximately 800 new titles. The titles are arranged by ethnic groups within broad geographic categories, and topical areas are outlined for ethnic subdivisions containing a substantial number of…

Designed to cover all media on all areas of Mohawk life, the bibliography also included general materials on the Iroquois where nothing on the Mohawks had been produced. To be relevant to Mohawks on the St. Regis Reserve, the bibliography used an informational survey of community priorities (1972, National Indian Education Association Library…

This bibliography has been prepared to assist the researcher interested in the social, educational, psychological, political,economic or historic aspects of black life in an urban environment. The listing is selective. It is restricted to: black studies sources, reference sources, recently issued publications, English language materials, sources…

A discussion of economic and social arguments that advance adult literacy is followed by a review of definitions of literacy, issues of literacy instruction, issues of language, and issues of assessment and evaluation. (91 references) (LB)

This document is a resource guide to disabilities studies, an approach to disability which seeks to examine the social, economic, and political forces that for years have served to marginalize and oppress people with disabilities. Following an introduction that explains the field of disability studies, Section 1 is an annotated bibliography of 13…

Developed as part of UNESCO's program in the teaching of science and technology, this bibliographic guide is intended to assist those concerned with curriculum development by providing annotated references to materials aimed at making science and technology more socially relevant. Materials are included which would help pupils, teachers, and…

This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. The 11 titles deal with the following topics: (1) newspaper competition in Phoenix, Arizona, since 1947; (2) American journalism and China from 1945 to 1950; (3) the potential of newspapers as aids in establishing societal change and…