Reviews Polish-American protests over the political decisions made at Yalta in 1945 as well as the influence of public opinion on foreign policy formation. (Author/RK)

Concludes that the public's rising level of educational attainment significantly affects long-term trends in American political ideology. (RL)

Argues that comparison of "effects coefficients" derived from path analysis is the preferred method of assessing the relative impact of different independent variables on a given dependent variable. Available from: American Political Science Association, 1527 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20036; $10.50 single copy.…

Analyzing state data for 1959-1978, the author finds that the enactment of laws requiring public sector employers to bargain with majority representatives of their employees was the single most important factor in the growth of teacher unions. (Author/SK)

The Brazilian system of higher education is discussed, including its evolution, the 1968 reform and its unintended consequences, and the recommendations of the 1985 presidential commission on higher education. Issues of interinstitutional diversity, institutional autonomy, and the influence of special interest groups on policy are addressed.…

Comments on the debate between Rush and Kotelchuck and colleagues, regarding the effects of WIC participation on pregnancy outcomes. Points out the dilemma posed by the need to justify maternal and child health programs by pointing to quantifiable gains, rather than by the advocacy of such programs as a social responsibility. (GC)

This paper provides two perspectives, one written by a planner, the other by a researcher, of how the planning and research functions can be made integral to decision-making in public service organizations. (Author)

A social problem is defined as public awareness of a gap between society's expectations and social realities. Factors which contribute to the creation of this gap are discussed, and strategies for keeping expectations and realities in a productive relationship are explored. (JB)

Discusses the particular context of policy system and adaptation when perceived as politicized phenomena, describes a macro policy system--those responsible for the university and college preparation of educational administrators--under stress conditions, and speculates on the "natural" process of adaptation that occurs within this policy context.…

At least two dozen political action committees in six states (Alabama, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Texas, Washington) accept donations and contribute to legislators on behalf of diverse colleges and universities. Defenders say the political committees help keep the institutions' allies in office and protect access to them. Critics feel public…

In 1987, major reform of New Zealand education at all levels was initiated. Several major reports have analyzed the need for change suggesting more dramatic changes are inevitable but are more likely to come from future economic and social changes than from government initiative. (MSE)

Clarifies the concept of globalization and explores how globalization affects national education systems. Compares eight mechanisms of external effects (borrowing, learning, teaching, harmonization, dissemination, standardization, interdependence, and imposition) and organizations associated with them. Effects have been largely indirect, the…

In this review of literature, the researchers draw upon the history of politics and education as they overlap in society. Politikverdrossenheit is defined as disillusionment with politics in education and society, a concept researchers feel is unproductive. The development of the collective social and educational system is traced through the…

Four major changes have occurred in public policy education during the past 5-0 years. First, public policy educators have richer and more complicated discussions about the relative benefits of advocacy and objectivity in policy education. Second, public policy educators and community developers are moving toward a genuine merger of content and…

Having served a three-year term on an urban school board, the author, who is also a counselor, discusses what counselors can and cannot expect from politicians. (HMV)