The development of the Malaysian national educational system is described. An outline of the vocational component of the system is presented with an evaluation of descrepancies between output of the formal educational system and the manpower requirements of the economy. (KM)

Argues that educational developments in the South Pacific island communities have been such that education itself has become a war against the people's cultural enrichment, and proposes a possible strategy as an initial step towards reorienting them; the discussion focuses specifically on the Solomon Islands scene. (Author/JM)

Examines old schools and new, inside and outside, in the historic city center and its developing suburban rings, for the "respectable classes" and the "struggling masses," as a municipal investment and as a design problem, in order to understand the material culture of vital urban places, not as facade, but as environment.…

This essay assesses the goals and accomplishments of technical education introduced by Peter the Great in the early 1700's in Russia. The extent to which technical and, more particularly mathematical instruction displaced religious, literacy instruction is the main focus. (JH)

German-American intellectual relations from the nineteenth century to the present are discussed in this literature review of books dealing with German refugees to the United States, the German academic system, and the German intelligentsia. (JH)

This review of books on education in East Africa highlights the rapid change from nonformal to formal educational institutions and points up some of the consequent anomalies. (JH)

Author evaluates Martin Duberman's account of Black Mountain College, an experiment in education. (Author/RK)

After the defeat by Napoleon, Prussia endeavored to rebuild its war torn country by instituting sweeping social and educational reforms. This effort marked one of the few instances in which philosophical anthropology formed the explicit basis of a successful program of social change. (Author/KM)

Describes music participation by children as an important facet of elementary music experiences. (RK)

Discusses the educational heritage of elementary instruction in America. (Author/RK)

Presents suggestions for developing meaningful changes in social studies curriculum and reviews past educational social studies programs. (RK)

Traces development of Danish secondary school during last one hundred years. Notes learning differences and educational achievements between boys and girls. (DS)

American music educators are a major part of the continuing change in music curriculum that has been planned for public school music of presentday America. (Author/RK)