Discusses the worldwide student movement, and presents books and bibliographies to be sources in the design of new courses or for further research. (PG)

Recounts personal observations of a former resident of the People's Republic of China during the events of the summer of 1989. Notes changes including a new sense of purpose and a spirit of openness, as well as improvement in the standard of living. Considers the impact of the tragic incident in Tiananmen Square on these improvements in Chinese…

Describes the events leading to and the aftermath of the student demonstrations that toppled the corrupt Thai government in the fall of 1973. (PG)

Many different factors enter into riots and other forms of social violence. Often, aggression is impulsive rather than instrumental. These expressive" acts are responses to aversive conditions. Social comparisons contribute to unpleasant situations. It is suggested that unfavorable comparisons with one's own kind are particularly important.…

Information available in national Indian newspapers about student dissent and demonstrations on campuses is presented systematically in an effort to discuss the problem objectively. (LBH)

A former leader of campus disruption argues against campus involvement in political demonstrations on the grounds that they disrupt the learning atmosphere that is supposed to be the major purpose of the academic community. (HS)

Discusses the outbreak of intense student violence in Gujerat, India, its objectives and effectiveness; and the three phases of student activism (student movements, agitations, and power).

Campus protests of the 60s have taken the form of unlawful, irrational and violent dissent that resulted in confrontations on campuses throughout the nation. Despite popular opinion as formulated by the mass media, dissent is not the dominant mood of American college students, and active demonstrators constitute a very small minority of a student…

Increased enrollments, regional politics, student activism and rigid examinations have all contributed to the higher education crisis in India. (PG)

The relationship between beliefs in the legitimacy of political objects and approval of political protest and violence was investigated. Beliefs in political legitimacy are shown to be of considerable importance in structuring opinions about political violence but have little impact on opinions about protest. (Author/BJG)

This study attempts to ascertain whether particular structural arrangements and demographic features of a community were responsible for especially severe disturbances during the 1960s. (Author/AM)

This paper presents data on how faculty support for the student demonstrations at Columbia University was influenced by several aspects of professional status, such as academic success, professional eminence and location within a particular division of the university. (Editor)

Provides an eyewitness account of the 1989 Tiananmen Square conflict in China. Discusses the discrepancies between outside reports on the conflict and the official video of the government. Analyzes the events of the conflict and outlines mistakes of the tragedy. Suggests actions that need to be taken by China. (RW)