Underemployment or working at less than one's full productive capacity, has become the hallmark of work in industrial societies. An expert on work patterns discusses the alarming implications for society. (Author/PG)

Despite its planned, centrally directed economy, Russia has not been able to tailor its university system to its manpower needs. Peculiarities in the Russian system, including the method for planning enrollments, stiff competition for university acceptance, and application regulations, are discussed. (JMD)