Over the last decade and a half, during a period defined in the public consciousness by political partisanship, the legislative and executive branches have quietly forged a bipartisan consensus around the need to build evidence of effectiveness that would ensure high rates of return on investment for the nation's social programs. The establishment…

This article examines the rise of Christian religious conservatism and explores whether the theological views of the conservative Christian movement are compatible with the liberal social welfare state. The authors conclude that the driving force behind social change should remain with the state, even though faith-based initiatives can provide…

While social history has made great contributions to fur trade and native history, the article reflects upon the limitations of present approaches of recounting Canadian history. (ERB)

Examines four desegregation cases in an effort to speculate on the future direction of desegregation as a vehicle for equalizing educational opportunities. These cases may be seen as a retreat from the initial "Brown" decision or as small steps forward taken by a conservative, judicially passive court.

Reviews contributions of Alice Miel, a prominent curriculum development scholar-practitioner at Columbia University Teacher's College from 1942 to 1971. Miel advocated development of democratic behavior as schooling's ultimate goal and worked to democratize thee overall school structure. She emphasized that curricular change was a social process…

Recognition that the goal of equal social participation of women and men is the underlying purpose of sex discrimination law provides means for extending that law to the discriminatory bases of legal policies that support occupational segregation and inequitable treatment of women. Available from Wisconsin Law Review, University of Wisconsin Law…

Suggests three monumental social changes in U.S. history have moved us closer to a viable democracy: the Bill of Rights, the abolition of slavery, and woman's suffrage. Notes children face many types of poverty; a children's rights amendment would focus child advocacy efforts. Discusses the precedent of the Equal Rights Amendment, which failed by…

In 1670 the British parliament granted a charter giving the Hudson's Bay Company a monopolistic right to trade furs in the lands draining into the Hudson and James Bays; this enactment would alter permanently the way of life of the native inhabitants of the fur-rich lands. The first fur trading post was Moose Factory. (ERB)

Exclusion of ideas from copyright protection is an antiquated and indefensible notion. Traditional infringement tests do not provide adequate incentive or protection to idea creators. Innovations such as limited duration monopoly or own/sell option are reasonable. (AVAIL: Albany Law School of Union University, 80 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY…

This hearing before the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources focuses on poverty in the 1980s. The goal was to explore innovative methods to improve the nation's poverty situation. The historical background, including the War on Poverty of the 1960s, was discussed. Much of the testimony centered around Michael Harrington's book, "The Other…

This booklet introduces Canada's Multiculturalism Act which provides for a new government-wide commitment to the principles and policy objectives of multiculturalism. As an essential component of the Canadian identity, multiculturalism has been fundamental to nation building and has allowed Canadians to enjoy the benefits of life in a culturally…

The enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July, 1990 created the need for rehabilitationists to have a thorough knowledge of the provisions of this complex legislation. This document, divided into five lessons, examines issues from the perspective of the rehabilitation professional. Lesson 1, "Introduction and…

If the educational system and its present directions require fundamental change, then the past system must be understood and the future assessed. The industrial era'a mechanistic and hierarchical views do not match today's inter-related, subjective, risky world. To meet these challenges additional world factors and policy analyses must be analyzed…

Changes in scope and subject matter of law make necessary substantial change in the way the law is taught. It is the responsibility of new law schools to build upon traditional instruction with new traditions that accommodate new needs. (Journal availability: William S. Hein & Co., 1285 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14209, $3.00 entire issue.) (MSE)

A major constitutional issue in the twentieth century is the extent to which the U.S. Constitution should be interpreted to fit changing times and circumstances. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, the Supreme Court dispensed a "mechanical jurisprudence" based on an "objective" interpretation of the Constitution and…