Assesses dimensions of the threatened-species problem (by contrast with the way it has been handled in the past) and suggests some directions for urgent research if the problem is to be confronted in its proper scope and scale. Among topics addressed are the biological, genetic, and ecological attributes of species. (JN)

Highlights a two-day international public hearing on the environment recently held in London (England). The hearing brought together approximately 100 environmental politicians, scientists, and other experts from all over the world. These experts are now optimistic that there will be no major environmental catastrophe within the next 20 years.…

Based on interviews conducted with undocumented workers in the El Paso-Juarez (Mexico) metropolitan area, describes living and working conditions of such workers and the migration routes that they follow. Also discusses social networks among undocumented Mexican workers and recounts some of the interviewees' experiences with the U.S. Border…

A list of truisms concerning adult learning are listed and explained. They cover the areas of (1) motivation to learn, (2) curriculum design, and (3) classroom experience. Also included is an annotated list of resources on adult learning. (CT)

Discussed is the potential of vestigial structures and unexpressed developmental patterns from an organism's natural history to provide for rapid morphological change based on small genetic change which may call these suppressed attributes back into action in modified form. (RE)

A model for a brief, focused group psychotherapy experience for women, led by women therapists, is suggested as an effective means to ease the transition from marriage and to allow a redefinition of the self as a single individual. (Author)

Presents a conceptual framework that incorporates the notion of relative deprivation to explain the perceived financial adequacy among the elderly. Financial satisfaction is directly related to relative deprivation while income only indirectly affects one's sense of financial well-being. (Author)

Presents the Model of Vocational Redevelopment for Midcareer Physically Disabled Persons. The model uses four basic elements (worker needs, worker competencies, job reinforcers, and job demands) and their phenomenological counterparts to elucidate critical aspects of redevelopment, such as worker's self-assessment and job understanding, impact of…

Explores the strategic planning process of the University of Paisley, Scotland, through three key issues: (1) university managers' understanding of the complexity of their own environment; (2) adoption of loosely connected strategies; and (3) an overriding concern for continued viability, using strategic perspective as a foundation for action. (SK)

Reviews research regarding advantages and disadvantages of flextime to both employers and employees; evaluates effects of flextime on resolving work/family conflicts; and establishes future programmatic, research, and policy directions regarding flextime. Claims flextime is beneficial in resolving work/family conflicts but not as beneficial as…

Provides history and overview of Hmong immigrants to U.S. since Laos' fall to communists in 1975. Describes adjustment problems of Hmong resulting from vast differences between Hmong and American cultures. Notes specific adjustment and mental health problems. Suggests effective counseling interventions for Hmong Americans. (Author/CM)

This article, based upon a survey of 3000 teachers in 92 Illinois high schools, presents data on homework use by teachers. Data is provided on the amount, frequency, structure, purposes, and types of homework assigned to students. The level of school and parental support is also assessed. (IAH)

In response to student protest, some colleges have hired minority-affairs administrators to improve campus race relations, but many express concern about administrators' commitment to that goal. Some academics feel minority-affairs programs are counterproductive. (MSE)

Employment outlook, working conditions, and training requirements for the following occupations are described: environmental engineer, epidemiologist, wetland ecologist, environmental trainer, emergency responder. (SK)

Discusses the Hindu religious scriptures as teachings about the human relationship with the environment and attitude toward ecology. Describes how religion has been a historical teacher of environmental ethics. Presents the Hindu view of humanity as it relates to the environment as portrayed in the Hindu theories. (10 references) (MCO)