Compares the "New York Times" and the "Asahi Shimbun" in terms of density, variety, and extensive use of statistical and didactic graphics. Concludes that cultural factors account for the style of newspaper graphics, social factors for their acceptability, and organizational factors for their type and density. (JMF)

The liberal mood of the 1960s has given way to a conservatism reminiscent of the gray flannel thinking of the 1950s. Today's young people are cautious, cynical, and dead serious about personal survival. Innovation and liberalism in education are being replaced by fiscal conservatism and emphasis on standards. (Author/SJL)

Some quantitative methods are illustrated that might be used to select design elements that are appropriate year-round and matched to the annual climate profile, and, in addition, to apportion architectural and mechanical strategies so that they complement one another. (Author/MLF)

This study identified the process by which sex-typing occurs within the field of medicine. It concludes that acceptance within a profession depends upon establishing a role identity and occupying an organizational space that leads to acquisition of skills, attitudes, and knowledge necessary for professional role occupancy. (Author/KC)

Today's conservative political and economic climate is a poor one for higher education. Colleges are being forced to cut their budgets and vocationalize their curriculum. (SJL)

Describes the development and content of an interdisciplinary unit for gifted students on hurricanes. Includes activities, games, and resources. (MA)

Information is presented on the use of solar energy for heating and cooling. (BB)

A model from the occupational sociology literature is used to examine how the interactions of the environmental characteristics of academic departments and the personal characteristics of chairmen are related to the job satisfaction and career intentions of chairmen. (LBH)

Attacks the turnover/retention problem by looking primarily at the stayer rather than the leaver in hopes of finding factors influencing career decisions over which management has some control. (Author/RK)

This study sampled used 144 Black and 208 White white-collar employees. It was hypothesized that perceptions of discrimination would vary according to degree of formalization in the organization with respect to selection, advancement procedures, and race of subject. Results supported these hypotheses. (Author)

The main complaint with the current educational system in the U.S. is that public schools are classic examples of consumer fraud in the most literal sense--false labels, half empty packages, and dangerous contents. (Author/AM)

Suggests that the Catholic schools presents a very natural environment in which young black men and women can be encouraged to consider a life of service and commitment to the church and their community. (Author)

Suggests that social workers who fight for the interests of the people they claim as their clients, wage a struggle against the institutions of the capitalist state. (Author/AM)

A member of the Commission on the Year 2000 recalls the practical hazards and psychic rewards of forecasting the future of a nation. (Editor/LBH)

The effects of fiscal crisis on labor-management relations in New York City are discussed along with the broader implications of the New York experience. It is suggested that the crisis has chilled the public's attitude toward public employees, resulted in new pressures on the collective bargaining process, and prompted a reexamination of…