Reasons and remedies for breakdown, alienation, and apathy in universities are explored. Suggestions are made for creating the conditions within which they can be reconstituted as purposive, creative, adaptable institutions continuingly satisfying the needs of their participants and the community. (LBH)

Charts the rebirth of civics and citizenship education in Australia. Discusses the decline of interest in citizenship education during the 1960s and the educational and social influences leading to its renaissance. Examines the educational model proposed by the Civics Expert Group and extends this treatment to include more egalitarian concepts.…