Higher education is one of the key foundations that economic prosperity is founded upon. Government policies, funding and strategic planning require a fine balance to stimulate growth, prosperity health and well-being. The key Australian government policies influenced by a Review of Australian Higher Education report include attracting many more…

Reviews the process of text-form evolution, beginning with clay tablets, and demonstrates how today's electronic book takes its place in the evolution. Considers size and weight of e-books, the concept of pages, technological development and economics, the coexistence of competing text formats, and competition between e-books and printed books.…

Like so many areas of human endeavor, the roots of our athletic heritage are etched in ancient Greek history. The Greeks placed an enormous importance on winning in athletics--so much so that no recognition was given to second place. To be taught to win is no sin. (MT)

Charges that the Newspaper Preservation Act has allowed unnatural monopolistic practices to exist where the free marketplace might otherwise operate, has failed to truly save failing newspapers, and has opened the way for non-failing newspapers to gain special antitrust exemptions. Calls for a reassessment of policy. (RL)

Examines the growth over 14 years of the I. E. Nationals, an intercollegiate speech tournament sponsored by the National Forensic Association that includes forensic events such as impromptu and expository speaking, interpretation, rhetorical criticisms, etc. (PD)

A collection of articles is offered that examines the history and current status of women in the Olympic Games. Included is a brief historical account of women's participation, criteria for adding sports, examination of women's status, and an explanation of rhythmic gymnastics which was recently added for women. (DF)

Sketches the nature of early theater, vaudeville, and film competition. Focuses on one tool of competitive strategy--protection by copyright. (JMF)

Employing a "resource dependency" model from organizational theory, this paper explains the growth of newspaper cooperation out of publisher competition in Chicago (Illinois) journalism during the period 1880 to 1910. It suggests that publisher cooperation in business matters also resulted in a changed news coverage style and emphasis. It argues…

Presents a brief history of the National Contest in Public Discussion from 1951 through 1963 as evidence of the importance of the contest in the area of forensics. (JMF)

This is one of several papers presented at a Federal Trade Commission Symposium on Media Concentration. It analyzes trends in the development of one-newspaper cities. Some of the trends noted are that face-to-face competition has declined considerably over the last five decades, going from 90% of the circulation in 1923 to 30% of the circulation…

Few research studies focus on middle class Blacks. This paper analyzes historical and contemporary perspectives of the group and illustrates how social mobility and social change influence the economic and political competitiveness of Blacks. Approaches and techniques for studying Blacks as part of the larger society are suggested. (VM)

The growth of physical education as a discipline is shown in historical perspective through a look at the 1934 Atlantic City convention and related events through the end of 1939. Special attention is given to the most notable participants and contributors from the Eastern District. (JN)

Since the Middle Ages, sport has survived because of its masochistic and sadistic components. The Greeks, who organized athletic contests into the Olympic Games in 776 B.C., emphasized the relationship between the mind and the body and fair competition, rather than putting emphasis on winning or losing. The Romans preferred the spectacle of…

The Baltimore New Compact Schools model offers schools an opportunity to cluster their resources, personnel, and funds. The Hirsch Core Knowledge Curriculum helps all three elementary schools compensate for disadvantaged students' lost learning time. The nonprofit Enterprise Foundation offers schools leadership, management, and technical support.…

These two articles explore the arguments for and against the liberalization of natural monopolies in general and the privatization of the telecommunications industry in particular. The discussion covers the reasons for and consequences of deregulation of telecommunications in the United States, United Kingdom, and other Western European countries.…