Reviews Frances FitzGerald's book, "America Revised," and discusses FitzGerald's critique of recent revisions in secondary-level U.S. history textbooks. The author advocates the implementation of a core curriculum for U.S. history which emphasizes political and local history. (AM)

Presents an historical analysis of the socialist revolution of 1917 which brought Lenin and the Bolsheviks to power in the Soviet Union and led to the establishment in Russia of a communist government. (DB)

This article chronicles events surrounding the pro-ERA/anti-Mormon civil involvement demonstration by 21 feminists in Bellevue, Washington, on the occasion of the dedication of the Bellevue Mormon Temple. (DB)

Reflects on criticisms most frequently leveled at public schools in America, including that they don't encourage gifted students, generally gear classes toward below average students, and neglect cultural continuity. Suggests that builders of new proschool coalitions must be more than politicians responding to majority pressures. For journal…

The author argues that democracy as a political entity received its fundamental change through Rousseau, who proclaimed egalitarianism as the key element of political freedom. It is argued that Maoism takes the egalitarian principle to its ultimate conclusion: not only are all men considered equal, but they must act equal. (MJB)

Government publications, indexes, periodicals and selected articles, booklets and pamphlets, books, and other useful information dealing with the legislative process in the United States at the local, state, and federal levels are described. (CMJ)

A nationwide study identified a pattern of political socialization for home economists who were politically active. The most outstanding feature of the politically active subjects was their perception that political activity is a professional role. (SK)

Reviews some important court cases affecting education during the last 25 years and comments on why the courts and regulatory agencies have come to play such a large role in education. (IRT)

Compares the modern "tax revolt" with the Populist uprising of the late nineteenth century. In both cases it is difficult not to be skeptical about the stated economic complaints that were to be remedied. Journal availbility: see EA 511 898. (Author/IRT)

Examines the use of influence diagrams to help understand political processes within organizations. This technique is illustrated through a case study of a new extended care facility connected to a hospital. (Author/IRT)

Rapid and frequent changes in response to political and economic priorities characterize Chinese education. (MM)

Education in the People's Republic cf China and in the United States is compared. (MM)

Discusses and evaluates the general acceptance by historians that World War I was caused by economic factors. Concludes that economic interpretation has become antiquated and should be reassessed. (Author/DB)

Peru's new regime eased its guidance of the media in 1975 but then tightened controls in 1976 as street rioters protested inflation. (KS)

Article states that: "Ultimately, the call for responsibility and accountability must point back to local and state school boards and to the public from which funds must be provided for the quality of education which they want." (Author)