In the last two years, there has been an upswing in student activism, particularly due to complex political difficulties in Central America. Remarks by Abbie Hoffman at a conference of educators and students are discussed. (MLW)

The National Coalition for Universities in the Public Interest, an activist group that contends professors are being fired for their criticism of the "academic-industrial complex," has begun to raise money for court litigation. Action in five cases is described. (MLW)

For one optical scientist, Harrison Barrett, the decision not to accept funding for research related to the Strategic Defense Initiative has meant giving up a major part of his work in optical computing. (MSE)

An educational peace fair held at Clark University was successful in convincing individuals that they could do something to help prevent nuclear war; however, it revealed that the current peace movement was unable to portray convincingly a course of national action that could promote peace and justice. (Author/BJV)

Internal documents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation show extensive surveillance of some campus activist groups and analysis of their activities. (MSE)

Discusses the reasons for the rapid growth of the Korean economy and the social and political implications of this growth. Assesses recent student riots and middle class unrest and offers insights into the political future of the country. (GEA)

The unity and sisterhood of women in South Africa is analyzed. The struggle for liberation from apartheid has resulted in the death of many children. Women have organized self-help groups in the memory of these children. The groups make handicrafts, give aid to the poor, and encourage educational pursuits. (VM)

The South African government has effectively prohibited all meaningful activities by 17 anti-apartheid organizations, including the South African National Students Congress, the largest and most vocal Black-student organization. Student demonstrations against the ban are reported. (MLW)

The texts are presented of the Supreme Court opinions in the case of the Selective Service System vs. Minnesota Public Interest Research Group, which upheld a federal law requiring college students to register for the draft before receiving federal student aid. Included are the majority opinion by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger and dissenting…

Reviews challenges facing Black professionals committed to further promoting civil rights. Focuses on the Federal government role, particularly regarding racial discrimination in employment. Warns against the acceptance of orthodoxies, and calls for new action and the exercising of intellectual freedom. (KH)

A questionnaire was sent to a random sample of members of the College and University Faculty Assembly of the National Council for the Social Studies to determine how socially active these teacher educators actually are. Results indicated significant election campaign, special issue, and moderate local issue involvement. (Author/RM)

Describes the historical origins of photomontage and suggests certain predominant themes, intersections, and parallel developments, asserting that the field of photo montage is so vast that it has as many possibilities as there are different milieu, and in its social structure and the resulting psychological super-structure the milieu changes…

This study attempts to ascertain whether particular structural arrangements and demographic features of a community were responsible for especially severe disturbances during the 1960s. (Author/AM)

The policies and high standards of Simon Bolivar University in Venezuela are related to the general state of higher education in South America. (LBH)

Young activists share their experiences with the current climate of hostility toward school diversity initiatives, and toward young people in general. This paper outlines a problematic lack of engagement of student activists in informing teacher education for social justice, particularly related to their undervalued role as active participants in…