The call to promote social justice sets the social work profession in a political context. In an effort to enhance social workers' preparedness to engage in political advocacy, this article calls on educators to integrate a broad theoretical understanding of power into social policy curricula. We suggest the use of a multidimensional…

Discusses action being taken to establish a national organization which would serve to focus and coordinate the activities of all the public interest groups now operating. Increased emphasis on the role of scientists in advising this government on public interest issues is advocated. (JR)

A critical examination of the content, objectives and processes of teaching of the Canadian Public Issues Project is provided. (DE)

At present there is an enormous discrepancy between our nanotechnological capabilities (particularly our nanobiotechnologies), our social wisdom, and consensus on how to apply them. To date, cost considerations have greatly constrained our application of nanotechnologies. However, novel advances in microsystem platform technologies are about to…

The author examines the traditional discomfort of conservative teachers and comfort of liberal teachers with the Oliver-Shaver public issues rationale. He predicts that as students move more to the political left, conservative and liberal teachers will enjoy a closer alliance in their attitudes toward the above rationale. (JB)

Explores the effectiveness of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) public affairs program regulation through analysis of annual reports for 75 television stations, examining amount of time for public issues programing, amount of local affairs programing, total prime time programing, and whether FCC standards are met. (CWM)

The Chancellor/President of Syracuse University contends that society's problems call for a broad approach but colleges are pushing narrowed specialities. He proposes a systems approach in restructuring higher education to train professionals in broad disciplines, e.g. a College of Energy similar to the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public…

The pamphlet is the most recent in a series of National Chamber of Commerce publications designed to stimulate business and other citizen action to improve corrections as one of the three components of the criminal justice system. The Chamber observes that correctional reform is taking place at various governmental levels but that these efforts…

This booklet provides an introduction to the study circle, which features informal, face-to-face, sustained small-group discussion of social and political issues. Section 2 discusses how study circles integrate life and learning. Section 3 focuses on the significance of the study circle idea--bringing citizens back to political life. Study circle…

Presented is an analysis of literature about education to combat AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). The 38 articles represent efforts by organizations, government, scientists, educators, and other workers to advance public ability to cope with the problems AIDS presents. Writings include facts, guidelines, opinions, descriptions, history,…

Tells how to plan a successful community forum. (DC)

"This article is based on a report prepared for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. (Editor)

A decision-making rationale and curriculum model are given. (SE)