An attempt was made to develop a conceptual model to explain and predict why sports are differentially preferred by the various social classes. Rationale and empirical support were provided that indicated that higher class sports tend to be more costly, individual in nature, and noncontact; they also receive relatively lower exposure or publicity…

Several specific success stories are included here from institutions that have had energy conservation programs long enough to establish meaningful statistics. They illustrate why it is not unreasonable for most institutions to meet the federal objective of a 15% reduction in energy consumption, even if 1973 is used as the base year, but with some…

This document is a descriptive study of the recreational use and the value of water at Elephant Butte and Navajo Reservoirs. Previous research studies, as well as the study areas and recreational characteristics and procedures of investigation used in this study (sampling and data collection, data organization, analysis) are described. Discussions…

This paper is a summary report of a study undertaken to examine the conceptualization and function of college images as a factor in college choice. More specifically, the investigation was focused on the images held of 3 University of California campuses by entering freshmen. It included an examination of (1) the accuracy of the images held by…

An introduction to the new field of wind engineering is presented. (BB)

This article discusses the involvement of the accreditation organization, the regulatory agencies, the consensus standards-writing organizations, and the laboratory community in the establishment of accreditation programs. (BB)

This study examines the importance of public review of federally funded scientific research by looking at several case studies. It shows that independent, nongovernmental review of federal scientific research has had a major positive effect on knowledge in many areas. The study focuses on: the Environmental Protection Agency and airborne asbestos;…

Article details several environmental factors which influence a school's vandalism potential. (GB)

An investigation of the effect that the educational facility (the environment) has on social and emotional learning from the viewpoints of educational planning, nonverbal communication, and educational psychology. (Author/MF)

Presents concrete suggestions regarding the role of individuals and groups within the Division of Invertebrate Zoology (DIZ) of the American Society of Zoologists (ASZ) regarding their contributions toward constructive environmental action. (Author/EB)

The Implementation Research Division has been formed to carry out an interdisciplinary multimedia program of studies to help the Environmental Protection Agency implement its environmental protection responsibilities. It is attempting to come up with convincing facts so that the general public can be assured that the costs they are being asked to…

Ecologists and engineers must work together to receive maximum benefits from new technologies being developed. Impacts of this close cooperation will be significant on both technologists and ecologists in future years. (PS)