Discusses the federal government's role in supporting and, therefore, influencing the policy-making processes of the public broadcasting industry. (JMF)

The Reagan administration in California used what some considered inflammatory rhetoric and seemed rigid, but in actual dealings it impressed many observers as flexible and willing to compromise. (Author/IRT)

Ethical issues; institutional characteristics and organizational arrangements; and roles and skills of the researcher must be considered if the government is to apply social science research findings more widely for the public good. (Available from: Jossey-Bass, Inc., 433 California St., San Francisco, CA 94104, single issue, $6.95.) (Author/GDC)

Highlights the development of a modern communication system in Indonesia brought about by the use of a satellite, Palapa I. Discusses political, religious, sociocultural, economic, and organizational constraints and their influence on the system. (JMF)

Addresses questions regarding the possible control of universities by the government through rules requiring reporting for 100 percent of the work of scientists supported by the government. Reviews the project grant system and discusses accounting mistakes and abuses within the system, the agency role, indirect costs, and alternatives. (CS)

Describes the field of speech communication in East Germany with emphasis on the influence of the ideology of Marxism upon its nature and status in academic settings. Contrasts the East German system with the American. (JMF)

A federal role in education has developed in response both to constitutional requirements and national problems that transcend the scopes or the rescources of state and local governments. (CJ)

It is often the "institutional" framework of a country or region that discourages the adoption of appropriate technologies and impedes their importation, development, and diffusion. The author shows how some government policies create or increase institutional obstacles of this kind, while others help to reduce them. (CT)

Addresses the world population problem by highlighting three crucial areas: the relationship between population growth control and national security issues, the role of American leadership in resolving the problem, and the barriers to effective action. One barrier discussed in detail is the Roman Catholic Church's stand on abortion and…

Discusses the areas in which the Reagan administration can be expected to act in education, such as tax credits for private school tuition and a reduction in federal aid. (IRT)

Examines the Reagan administration's views on education and the Department of Education, and calls for a broad reexamination of all intergovernmental relationships. Calls attention to the significant role of site-level governance. (IRT)

Examines the activities of major library institutions in China including the Society of Chinese Libraries, the National Library, provincial and public libraries, and university libraries. (LLS)

Describes an effort by agricultural educators in Mississippi to improve the status of vocational education through securing favorable legislation. Suggests seven guidelines for gaining state legislative action. (LRA)

Presents ideas for developing psychology curriculum to meet the needs of the increasing numbers of handicapped students (particularly blind students) who are appearing in psychology classes. Suggests resources, teaching aids, and sources to help teachers help handicapped students. (DB)