An assessment of newspapers from ghost towns in the United States is proposed in this paper as a means of improving the definitions of frontier journalism beyond national time periods, expansion over geographical space, and primitive policy and practices. It is suggested that an evaluation be made by measurement and appraisal of those newspapers'…

This study guide is designed to be used by any group of people interested in examining and strengthening the ways in which politics works tody. An argument is made that politics suffers because U.S. society largely has lost a strong sense of public life--a challenging, diverse, and dynamic arena beyond one's immediate family and friendship…

The bases for these policy guidelines are traced to an extensive yet largely unimplemented literature, but primarily to the principles of nonviolent conflict resolution, community responsibility, self actualization and social actualization through the implementation of universally recognized human rights. Central emphasis is given to the need for…

This is a comprehensive guide for a bilingual community liaison with educational institutions. Questions discussed include the reasons for, the role of, and recommended steps for, a community liaison. A calendar of events is provided by the Bay Area Bilingual Education League and the Bilingual Alternatives for Secondary Teachers and Aides, two…

This booklet presents a set of Child Welfare League standards for group home foster care services for children and adolescents provided through authorized public or voluntary social agencies. Group home services, as described in the standards, have characteristics of both foster family and institutional services, offering a relationship with a…