The International Centre for Cultural and Heritage Studies at Newcastle University has been investigating the impact of artists working with young people in cultural sites and schools. This paper focuses on "Transfer" by the artist Wolfgang Weileder; the construction and de-construction of a full-scale replica of Milton Keynes Gallery at…

The value of ethylene, as the organic chemical industry's most important building block, is discussed. The discussion focuses on the source of ethylene, its various forms and functions, and the ways in which the forms are made. (SA)

This report contains a summary of the results of an exploratory workshop to discuss the future of industrial robotics and its likely impact on public policy. Background information is presented, and workshop goals are delineated. Under the general area of robot technology, these topics are covered: the roots of robotics technology, a definition of…

The teaching materials presented in this casebook combine two perspectives: that of the journalist and that of the lawyer. The holdings of the courts on cases involving the First Amendment, libel, pornography, fair trial, free press, and the regulation of radio and television broadcasting are presented. In addition some problems of law and…

Contains a short history of the development of industrial chemistry. (BB)

Interviews with media and business leaders indicate that differences in how each side sees its own performance makes some conflict between them unavoidable. (KS)

Characterizes publishing industry as a hybrid because it has some features usually found in bureaucratic enterprises and others characteristic of industries based on craftlike enterprises. It is concluded that, although this makes for a great deal of inefficiency, it does permit the coexistence of concern for commerce and culture. (EJS)

This section of the annual report on the chemical industry presents data on industry earnings, sales, and spending related to: rates of return, stock prices, 50 largest chemical makers, ten-year record, funds, debt, capital spending, industry and company data. (PR)

This section of the annual report on the chemical industry provides data on the chemical production of Japan, West Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, and France, including the output of major chemical products in these nations. (PR)

Three articles provide publishers' and distributors' telephone numbers; information on how to obtain an ISBN (International Standard Book Number); and information on how to obtain an ISSN (International Standard Serial Number). (LRW)

Higher education in the United Kingdom is currently undergoing major changes. In the foreseeable future, it will also undergo further change. The nature of these changes can be attributed to several key areas--government demand for change, industry demand for change and student demand for change. The UK, like many other major economies and not for…

The graduate of the Field Heat Treatment Technician apprenticeship program is a certified journeyperson who will be able: (1) use heat treatment equipment to apply heat to materials in order to change a material's properties; (2) Use their knowledge of the properties of heat, industry codes and specifications to determine how heat treatment will…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to open up discussion about the relationship between trade unions and workplace learning. Design/methodology/approach: The paper is based on an analysis of a series of case-studies of restructuring in the European steel industry, incorporating interviews, observation and documentary analysis. Findings: The…

This case study investigated the impact of academic capitalism on academic culture by examining the perspectives of faculty members in an American academic department with significant industrial funding. The results of this study indicate that faculty members believe that the broad integrity of the academic culture remains unaffected in this…

Objectives: To measure relative effectiveness of tobacco countermarketing advertisements by category and emotive execution style among young adults. Methods: Participants (n = 1011) from 2 US 4-year colleges, one southern and one northern were surveyed before and after viewing advertisements in one of 3 categories: social norms, health…