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Lurie, Nancy O. – American Indian Quarterly, 1986
Discusses cultural differences between Indian and white people in their perceptions of money and the meanings of certain English words such as greed and jealousy. Identifies possible sticking points in Indian-white communication and political/economic relationships. Relates intratribal disputes and factionalism to impose financial situations and…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indians, Comparative Analysis
Toombs, William – 1986
Developments in higher education that have significance for the next few years (1987-1989) are discussed, based on a review of the published research in Western Europe and the Americas. Three propositions derived from the currents of research on higher education are briefly considered: (1) a demanding force for higher education comes from…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Curriculum, College Planning, College Role
Adams, Gary W. – 1994
This research report ordered by the California Senate analyzes problems and possible solutions to postsecondary education finance in that state. A first section explores the background to the issues and concludes that higher education should be a top priority of the state government now and in the future. A second section examines the problem of…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Demography, Economic Climate, Economic Factors