This paper reports two studies designed to examine the hypothesis that political participation reaches optimum levels among those groups where political trust is low and political efficacy is high. (Author/KM)

The progressive stance of Soviet education in the 1920's, reflecting the writings of Dewey, Parkhurst, and Montessori, is related to the political and economic expediencies dictated by Bolshevism. (JH)

The reshaping of man to the Soviet ideal through education is the context within which the author considers three recent books on Soviet education--Shiela Fitzpatrick's "The Commissariat of Enlightenment"; J. J. Tomiak's "The Soviet Union"; and Jean Pennar's "Modernization and Diversity in Soviet Education." (JH)

Politicization helps produce coherent, though not necessarily mature, policy-thinking styles. The findings indicate the need to investigate policy thinking further. (Author)

The relationship of democracy to the formal education of American students is examined. The author points out that schools, in teaching democracy, teach dogma without imparting much notion of practice. It is suggested that democracy cannot be taught in the classroom. What can be taught, however, is a manner of subordination. (SM)

New developments in the work practices of school Lenin halls and museums are observed. Emphasis is increasingly on the integration of these centers for ideological and political indoctrination and the educational process. (KM)

The formation of a communist world view of social awareness is a process which takes place in the prometheus'' society, an afterschool organization where political studies and regular studies are combined. (KM)

Author uses industrialism, technocracy and power as concepts while analyzing political and educational issues. (Author)

Traditional ideas of patriotism and nationalism'' are no longer accepted, and citizenship education must change accordingly. (Author/SP)

This paper attempts to develop a perspective for the study of symbolism. Three components of an individual's orientation toward symbols have been identified: (1) the content attributed to the symbol, (2) the individual's affective attachment to the symbol, and (3) the relative systemic importance associated with a symbol. (Author)

The movement of social deviance into the political arena will become a reality in the seventies. Thus social work must expand its traditional individual treatment approach to deviance to include the advocate role. (Author)

The history and extensive programs of the Young Pioneers is outlined. Based on Lenin's teachings and aimed at developing good Communists, the organization stimulates educational achievement, provides self development programs, community service, recreational activities, and promotes loyalty to the Party. (JB)

The chairman of the Central Council of the V. I. Lenin All-Union Young Pioneer Organization salutes the Pioneers on their 50th Anniversary. (JB)

This article from a theme issue saluting the Young Pioneers on their 50th anniversary emphasizes the educational advantages young people experience through membership. (JB)