Giving the history of the Indians of Quebec and the maritime provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, the Prince Edward Island), this document covers the period from the arrival of European explorers in the New World to 1967. Reviewing the history of these Indians, sections are devoted to (1) colonization of Acadia, (2) colonization of Quebec, (3)…

Project Outreach conducted a survey to assist the National Council on Indian Opportunity (NCIO) in fulfilling its obligations of coordination, appraisal, and innovation of various Federal programs affecting the Indian community. The report covers 49 reservations and Indian groups and is a synthesis of the original responses provided by Indian…

A selected group of 17 Mexican American families who went to the Othello, Washington, area as migrant agricultural workers and tried to become a part of the resident population were studied to learn something of the earnings and spending habits of ex-migrant Mexican American families in Othello. To obtain accurate data on income and expenses, a…

According to the definition of the Social Security Administration, a family of four was considered "poor" when their total annual income was less than $3,000. In 1955, the Household Food Consumption Survey found that all families spent one-third of their annual income on food, regardless of place of residence and income level, and farmers produced…

In order to determine the relationship between economic concerns and teachers' reasons for leaving a position, this study investigated several economic concerns, postulated to be related to teacher withdrawal. The rationale for study assumed that withdrawal from a teaching position is determined by four economic, or wage criteria including cost of…

Presents a discussion of population education policies in the developing countries, with special emphasis on the results of the World Population Conference held in Bucharest in 1974. (BB)

Based on his own experiences, the author describes the difficulties of teaching in a foreign country: living conditions, school environment, and contracts, especially in private schools. For the undissuaded, he provides suggestions and addresses for applying for such positions. (SJL)

The author evaluates the Consumer Price Index (CPI) used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to make cost-of-living adjustments to retirement benefits and considers the need for a separate retiree index. Stating that the CPI has underestimated inflation's impact on retirees, she recommends revised BLS retiree budgets. (MF)

To comprehend an age one must know the basic philosophical assumptions of its people. Examines how close to the ultimate bounds of various forms of growth modern man has come and how to set priorities in responding to these limits. (Author/RK)

This article addresses perceptual aspects of occupational prestige evaluations. The data presented are based on the evaluation of a set of occupational categories on six dimensions: power and influence, value to society, standard of living, initiative and autonomy, skills and knowledge, and social standing. (Author/CT)

Discusses the impact of the energy crisis upon environmental quality and the life-style of Americans. (JR)

An examination of energy use in the United States shows that much is wasteful, and that the same material standard of living could be maintained with a lower consumption of energy. Recycling of materials, improved transportation, and more efficient heating and cooling systems are major areas of potential improvement. (BL)

Describes the needs, identification and typical living conditions of disadvantaged youth. (GR)

Problems in urban education stem from problems in urban living. (MF)