A collection of student writings reflects a diversity of topics, views, and concerns. (Author/KM)

Discusses the convergence method of analyzing social problems. (RK)

A review of the literature in social studies education is divided into six subfields: overview, objectives, methods of instruction, structure, broad coverage of social issues, and evaluation. (KM)

The right to life encompasses the basic needs for self-preservation. An examination of legal action in the area of environmental problems raises a question concerning man's right to life if resort to the courts and legislative halls fails. (Author/JB)

This article describes a college course concerned with contemporary issues influencing families. Changing role relationships, new attitudes about contraception and abortion, violence within families, and divorce are among the contemporary changes in attitudes and practices in families. Conclusions reached about the importance of such courses are…

To begin meeting the challenges of change and dissent, the counseling profession will have to develop theories and practices that get to the roots of the social situations that create difficulties for individuals rather than treating individuals who are defined as social troublemakers. (Author)

Author makes some general observations about Blacks in American education, and some specific observations about the problems that black athletes face apart from the athletic situation. (Author/CB)

This paper deals with solving the problems which are encountered in the implementation of drug education programs. The author reviews the current teaching methods being used in drug education programs, presents a rationale for program evaluation, and proceeds to make recommendations for comprehensive health and drug education programs. (Author)

Our society permits conditions to exist in which laws cannot be enforced. To permit conditions that breed antisocial conduct to continue is our greatest crime. (Author)

Our adminstrative legal system is barren of elementary procedural safeguards in the decision making process; the quest for justice involves changing the old in order to give the individual equal rights and thus make respect for law the cohesive force holding society together. (Author/JB)

Citizens should be able to look to the law and the courts as protectors of liberty, as a safe harbor of fairness and impartiality. Lawmakers should not hesitate to call for continuing legal revolution to assure equal protection during continuing social change. (Author/JB)

Unesco is deeply involved in the service of humanity; beyond differences of opinion regarding the causes of, and solutions to, environmental problems, the principal question is that of bringing into harmony man's diverse activities and aspirations. Essentially, this harmony may be defined as the reconciliation and integration of nature with…

A special course should be developed to emphasize the scientist's role in society, and to make science students more responsive to society's needs. Existing courses of history and philosophy of science generally fall short of meeting these objectives. (PS)

The practice of specialization in higher education programs to the exclusion of general education is discussed, with the author expressing the view that citizens should be aware of and knowledgeable about issues and that the ability to cope with decision making is a factor which may eliminate such social ills as violence. (JB)