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Gupte, Pranay – New York Times Magazine, 1984
In wake of a recent recession, Turkish "guest workers" are beginning to feel less welcome in West Germany. Many have accepted government cash incentives to return to Turkey, but others have prospered and wish to stay. The Germans themselves are split over whether the Turks threaten job opportunities for native workers or provide crucial…
Descriptors: Ethnic Bias, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Relations, Ethnicity
Collins, Kevin – 1983
Many attempts have been made to explain how modern Japan has, with speed and minimal stress, become competitive with Western nations in terms of military strength and industrial productivity. One factor commonly mentioned is the "groupishness," the collective orientation,that is basic to Japanese society. Some research has suggested that…
Descriptors: Community Role, Educational Environment, Family Life, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedPeleg, Rachel; Shapira, Rina – Youth and Society, 1984
Describes the origins and transformation of the Israeli youth movements. Touches on their educational programs, political affiliations, and inculcation of leadership values. Discusses their role in meeting adolescents' psychological and social needs, providing ideological continuity, influencing collective conceptions, strengthening patriotism,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Group Unity, Leadership Training, Organizational Development
Download full textGlasrud, Clarence A., Ed. – 1983
This collection of conference papers describes the post-World War II relationship between Germany and Minnesota. The relationship with the Federal Republic of West Germany is emphasized but East Germany is not ignored. The papers include: "Current Issues in German-American Relations" (P. Hermes); "The Cult of Talent and Genius: A…
Descriptors: Ethnic Groups, Ethnicity, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
Reilly, David; And Others – 1992
This paper, using five examples (Kenya, Japan, Malaysia, the Soviet Union, and the United States), explores some patterns of interactions among social, political, and economic activity (SPEA) and seven influences affecting the character of national systems of education. The educational change and improvement efforts in the five countries are…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Cultural Influences, Developing Nations, Educational Change
