Investigates the social theories of the major utilitarians (David Hume, Adam Smith, Jeremy Bentham, and John Stewart Mill), and outlines the historical process whereby the prevailing mythology concerning utilitarianism developed. (Author/KC)

Based on the assumption that cultural products such as literature in some way mirror the social order, this study describes the analysis of a random sample of 130 novels published in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Distinctive national characteristics are identified and compared with characteristics noted in novels…

Explores the development of film as an art form in America since 1950 and assesses the extent to which film has become a "collectible" of American culture. Concludes that film is a connecting link between fine art and commercial culture. (Author/DB)

Discusses a study in which data from a national sample of workers were analyzed. Analysis indicated that perceived intrinsic and extrinsic sources of satisfaction among workers have powerful effects on overall job satisfaction irrespective of educational background. Findings generally support a Marxian set of theoretical assumptions. (Author/DB)

The research reviews the religious activity of American Blacks since 1960. Findings indicate a continued high level of church attendance, confidence in the clergy, and a decline in number of Black clergymen. The traditional image of Black religion as unusually otherworldly and nonascetic is not supported. (Author/DB)

Comparison of cultural indicators relating to literary preferences among various sectors of the population in France and the United States reveals that the general population in both countries have similar literary preferences and that the elite in both countries have dissimilar literary preferences. Explanations for this phenomenon are offered.…