Presents synopses of presentations by participants at a three day interdisciplinary convocation on the changing concepts of work, aging, and retirement. The concepts are addressed in relation to a variety of economic, social, environmental and public policy issues. (Author/CM)

After explaining the anti-science impact of the "Gang of Four," the author reports on the National Science Policy Conference held in Peking in March, 1978. In summarizing major speeches and the proposed eight-year development plan, he emphasizes the renewed feelings of liberalism and confidence among Chinese scientists. (SJL)

Provided are synopses of selected presentations and discussions that evaluated and provided an understanding of the role of empathy in human behavior toward animals. Factors hampering such empathy, origin of empathy and altruism, and childrens' attitudes toward and knowledge of animals were among the areas explored. (BC)

Describes the proceedings of the eighth International Humanist and Ethical Union Congress held in Hanover, Germany, 1982. Lectures and discussions deal with issues of anti-humanist trends, disillusioned youth, alienation, and the rise of unreason. (AM)

Reporting on a Schools Council conference at which teachers discussed their experiences of classroom research, the author identifies three major themes: the role of the teacher in research, reasons for involving teachers in research, and the support needed by teachers involved in classroom research. (Editor/SJL)

Includes an evaluation of turnkey circulation systems used to support online catalogs (Richard Boss), results of a survey to determine user attitudes toward online catalogs (Kenneth Dowlin), a description of Ohio State University's library control system (Susan Miller), and a profile of a user-designed subject retrieval system (Kaske and Sanders).…

Consists of the transcript of a public colloquium on education. Major discussion centered on (1) the role of present life experience in exploration of the past and future, (2) the role of human interest in constructing and reconstructing the individual and collective life, and (3) the dominant metaphors that guide educational practice. (CH)

Provides summaries of presentations given at a symposium organized at the 40th Northwest Regional Conference of the American Chemical Society. The participants addressed the role of scientists involved with educating the public, starting at the third-grade level, and continuing with high school, parents, citizen groups, and the general public. (TW)

The involvement of the courts in testing matters, particularly with regard to college and professional school admissions, is analyzed. Testing professionals are encouraged to inform and enlighten society about testing issues. (Author/AL)

Scholars address the principal issues necessary in deciding whether the United States should have an explicit family policy. Potential costs and what needs to be known before establishing a policy are discussed. Differing views and roles of the social scientist in implementing national policy conclude the symposium. (BEF)

Presents highlights from a panel discussion by well known San Francisco Bay area documentation writers, instructional designers, and human performance technologists. Three issues on user performance and documentation are addressed: whether people avoid reading user manuals and why; major human factors influencing documentation use; and…

Presents about 200 abstracts of papers presented at the joint conference of the Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) and the European Association for the Study of Science and Technology (EASST) Amsterdam, 16-19 November 1988. (YP)

Reports on the American Psychological Association preconvention workshop, New York City, August 1987. Among the speakers were Mary Walsh, Janet Hyde, Bernice Lott, Margaret Matlin, and Juanita Williams, all of whom discussed strategies they employ in teaching the psychology of women. (BJV)

This section offers eight papers presented at a symposium on the quality of comprehensive school health programs. Topics discussed include (1) building community support; (2) overcoming barriers; (3) teacher initiatives; (4) inservice education; (4) state leadership; and (5) federal support. (CB)

The resolutions listed in this article concern the following topics: the armed services and veterans affairs; civil rights; communication; education; health, hospitals, and welfare; housing; internal affairs; international affairs; labor; political action; youth work; and miscellaneous problems. Emergency resolutions are also included. (MC)