The principal human factors engineering issue in robotics is the division of labor between automation (robots) and human beings. This issue reflects a prime human factors engineering consideration in systems design--what equipment should do and what operators and maintainers should do. Understanding of capabilities and limitations of robots and…

In "National News Council Appraised," Dr. Ralph L. Lowenstein declares that the "track record of the National News Council, after one year of operations, is rather lackluster" and that "[the council] has failed to attract the kind of significant cases that could prove the NNC's value to the media and to the public."…

The aim of this book is to provide an introduction to the history and present organization of newspapers, magazines, radio, and television in East and West Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The first four chapters discuss West Germany; the last three cover Austria, Switzerland, and East Germany. Comparisons are made not only between the four…

The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons and organizations involved in or associated with the American publishing industry are supplied in this directory. There are the following divisions: book publishing, associations, book trade events, courses-conferences-and-events, agencies and agents, services and supplies, direct mail…

The impact of a large manufacturing plant on a small village in "middle America" was explored in this paper. Research was conducted in Illinois using Putnam County as an "experimental" region and Iroquois County as a "control." In the spring of 1966, the Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation began construction of a…

The results of a survey, conducted by the Committee on Rock Mechanics, to determine the status of training and research in rock mechanics in presented in this publication. In 1964 and 1965 information was gathered by questionnaires sent to industries, selected federal agencies, and universities in both the United States and Canada. Results are…

Cites the need for educational materials dealing with recent technological advancements. Discusses "an Alaskan Adventure," a multi-media resource packet on the discovery, extraction, and transportation of North Slope crude which was produced by the petroleum industry. (CP)

Examines users' preferences for broadcast and print media and asserts that the accurate definition of channel typologies is dependent upon consideration of both the audience needs addressed and the degree of effort required to receive the information. (KS)

The University of Aberdeen's development, with the petroleum industry, of a group of companies for research and development are discussed, including problems encountered and recommendations for other universities with similar interests. (MSE)

Chemical reaction rates can be controlled by varying composition of miniscule clusters of metal atoms. These bimetallic catalysts have had major impact on petroleum refining, where work has involved heterogeneous catalysis (reacting molecules in a phase separate from catalyst.) Experimentation involving hydrocarbon reactions, catalytic…

The Separations Research Program at the University of Texas at Austin is an attempt to foster greater industry-university collaboration in the separations technology area. The development and operation of the program, current research areas, and future directions are discussed. (JN)

The impact of radio and television on spoken and written language is discussed by a professor emeritus of Romance philology. Consideration is given to the relationship between the degeneration of language and the degeneration of customs and moral standards. (LBH)

The Chevron F-310 advertising program is studied as an example of large companies' use of environmental and conservation themes for attracting customers. The effects of such advertising on the society are discussed. (JP)

Describes various parts of a mini car and their chemical composition. Useful information is included for science teachers to relate basic chemistry concepts and techniques with their application in automobile industry. (PS)

Describes an industrial cooperative program leading to a Master of Science Degree in chemistry now being offered by Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis. (CS)