Adolescent pregnancy is examined from 2 viewpoints: (1) the marital status of young adolescent girls who become mothers at a too young age is less relevant to the social problem of adolescent pregnancy than the attendant adverse effects, i.e., adolescent pregnancy, per se, rather than illegitimacy is the social problem; and (2) too early marriage…

One of the projects selected for the University Urban Interface Program at the University of Pittsburgh was that of studying and implementing some long-range goals for the city of Pittsburgh. Of the goals set up, reforms in the criminal justice system are seen as very desirable. Indeed, leaders in government and law in the black community programs…

A striking contrast between the novels of the French and English speaking Caribbean is the positive outlook of the French and the pessimistic outlook of the English. Two novels that reflect these two starkly opposed visions are studied here. (Author/AM)

Discusses the need to include social and ethical issues in engineering curricula, such as information about the potential benefits or detrimental consequences of proposed new technologies. (MLH)

Examines the common threads of creation myths; points out that both children and adults need true myth to help them confront actual and potential holocausts and the false myths that inspire them. (GT)

Almost every instance of tension between the realm of the ideal and the world of reality fosters difficulties for academic freedom. Considers a number of factors that are obstacles to preserving academic freedom. (Author/RK)

This paper explores the roots of the war on poverty by focusing on factors such as the rise of the empowerment issue, delinquency, and changes among black and white youth. It is suggested that the war on poverty had unintended consequences that have kept the empowerment issue and other important issues alive. (Author/AM)

The purpose of this paper is to introduce a psycho-social model of behavior which can be used to yield insight into solutions of the socio-economic problems of African people in America. (Author/AM)

The author, a young physically disabled adult, relates some of the special social and emotional problems he faced during adolescence. (SBH)

The rationale for this article is to propose that certain types of programs be matched with the appropriate evaluation techniques so that valid information can be provided to the funding agency, decision-makers, and the public. (Author)

This introduction to a special issue describes children's injuries in statistical, historical, and social terms. The following key concepts are presented: (1) Childhood injuries are neither random, unavoidable, nor inexplicable; (2) various disciplines suggest different interventions; (3) individuals or populations may be targeted for prevention…

Despite recent claims that schools should educate children and leave the rest to others, this overview argues that teachers and principals cannot ignore students' concerns or their troubled, confused, or depressed condition. Although schools' primary goal is intellectual activity, they must also help students cope with life. (MLH)

Discusses the difficulties encountered by public affairs reporting students in Kenya when trying to obtain information from public officials. Describes the alternative investigative methods devised in individual tutorial sessions with the students and instructor and the results. (HTH)

Discusses: (1) the synergistic nature of science, technology, and engineering; (2) the benefits and burdens of technology; (3) the resolution of societal issues; and (4) the roles and responsibilities of scientists and engineers in the resolution of societal issues. (JN)

Discusses how art can be used to help teach students about the social factors that accompany the getting and spending of energy. Reviews the social issues that have been reflected in American painting during various historical periods. Reveals a portrait of ever-increasing energy use and its shaping of social institutions. (DMM)