Vygotsky's (1993) "Fundamentals of Defectology" is a radical's handbook of deaf and disability studies. Vygotsky's overall research program views disabilities, including deafness, from an integrated biosocial and critical theory standpoint. In two movements, I introduce an "American Annals of the Deaf Special Issue" on…

In the last 6 years, 27 countries have emerged anew in Europe and Central Asia (ECA). Many countries have moved away from having a single political party manage the state and its economic apparatus. This paper aims to answer whether educational mechanisms can lower social tension and help achieve social cohesion in these countries, and how these…

Examines the plight of migrant workers who travel from developing to developed nations in search of jobs and a higher standard of living. Maintains that migrants, especially when they are a visible minority, are often victims of individual and institutional prejudice. Identifies Sweden as a country which has developed widespread government aid…

Assesses cultural transmissions in contemporary classroom practices and in curriculum development, with emphasis on potential social and ideological contributions of everyday school experiences. Also relates educational principles and practices to the development of students' values and beliefs. (Author/DB)

Five articles dealing with educational psychology reprinted from more than 35 Soviet education-related periodicals and newspapers are presented in this journal issue. Titles include "The Self-education of School Pupils,""On the Problem of the Overloading of School Pupils with Work," and "Cognitive Learning Interests and…

Cites some activities organized by various UNESCO Associated Schools Project in various nations to celebrate the International Year of the Child (1979). Activities included research by high school students in West Germany on school systems in English-speaking countries, sale of UNICEF greeting cards in Hungary, and publication of a school magazine…