Discusses the impact of radioactive waste management system on social and political development. The article also presents (1) types of information necessary to estimate the costs and consequences of radioactive waste management; and (2) an index of radioactive hazards to improve the basis for policy decisions. (HM)

To assess the possibility of another round of curriculum reform in mathematics, the origin of U.S. curriculum reform in the 1950s, including the new math programs, are examined. It is not likely that new crash programs aimed at curriculum reform in mathematics education will be implemented nationwide in the 1980s. (RM)

Briefly explores contemporary Euro-American culture, as it pertains to the alienation of Afro-Americans experienced as a function of racism, arguing that psychiatry, psychology and community mental health in embracing the Freudian tradition are unable to see that the question of mans' alienation requires a recognition of the influence of what…

This chapter discusses how the future of school counseling is bound to political processes interwoven with the contemporary education reform movement and with the social and economic conditions of the emerging global economy. Specifically, 20 years from now, school counseling and guidance will reflect the dynamics at work within three distinct yet…

The aim of this seminar was to draw attention to the necessity of a fundamental reform in school curricula to make them more adapted to the diversified challenges of the 21st century and to determine what concrete actions should be taken to achieve this goal. Another objective was the intellectual preparation of countries concerned for…

This paper contains 50 reasons" used to explain increasing drug abuse by youth, grouped into 10 categories: criminal elements, minorities, youth, adults, homes, schools, churches, corporate system, political system, and society. The interplay of reasons is extremely complicated; hence educational or remedial programs built upon simplistic cause…

The purpose of this paper is to explain why the Supreme Court has had limited effects on American society, to suggest some means by which the Court's influence can be increased, and to raise some questions about the proper role of political science in this endeavor." (SE)

Learning disability researchers often misconstrue their object of study, unexplained underachievement, by interpreting it neurologically and ignoring the classroom environment and the social forces shaping it. It is important to recognize that academic performance is shaped by larger extra-educational and political forces in society. (Author/KC)

Issues and responsibilities related to academic freedom in secondary schools are addressed, indicating that the issues are as diverse as the institutions and individuals involved. Legislation limiting academic freedom, parental control, comparisons between academic freedom in secondary and higher education, as well as specific cases are among the…

Applies a model of change to an analysis of recent developments in family policy. The model includes such concepts as cultural values, ideology, purposive group action, and structural relations. Clarifies some of the contradictions and confusions of recent political and organizational developments concerning families. (Author/RC)

Examines the economic, social, educational, and political justifications for public subsidies for the arts. The author finds that each argument reflects a utilitarian bias. Support for the arts for their own intrinsic aesthetic value is not used as a justification. (AM)

Examines teacher education policy development in China in light of changes in China's political and social goals following the death of Mao Tse-tung in 1976. China's most important current goal is to become a modernized nation by the year 2000. Challenges and opportunities of teacher education with regard to this goal are discussed. (DB)

This paper summarizes educational reforms of the Cultural Revolution in China and their results, and describes the recent policy moves away from these reforms. It speculates about the impact of these two sets of policies and suggests how these effects led particular groups to support or choose certain policies. (Author/KC)

Describes Cuba's successful adult literacy campaign and suggests the necessity for a similar undertaking in the United States. Advocates (1) the use of college and secondary students as literacy workers, and (2) the adoption of the concept of "the generative word" (Paulo Freire) as tools for carrying out such a campaign. (GC)

Describes the situations of seven European nations who presently have public lending right (PLR) systems--Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, The Netherlands, and the German Federal Republic. PLR issues in Europe are also discussed. Thirty-six references are listed. (CHC)