An examination of the political context of adult education at a pragmatic level is presented. Topics include: four levels of decision making (employment of staff, program planning, student selection, and tutor and student relationship); less controversial areas; political neutrality; and politics and policy. (LH)

Describes details of a bill now before the Senate covering the National Science Foundation (NSF) budget for fiscal 1977. Among its provisions are requirements for various NSF research reports to Congressional committees, and a provision that gives NSF a greater role in United States international science affairs. (MLH)

Discusses a publication entitled "Sociobiology" which contends that man's behavior is genetically determined, and the controversy surrounding this book. (MLH)

Describes the current debate going on in Chinese political and educational circles regarding the quality of university education since the Cultural Revolution. Those being singled out for their bourgeois line are critical of such practices as nonacademic selection criteria and the weight given to practical experience in the shortened courses. (JT)

Characterizes Eastern European political reforms in the 1960s and 1970s and predicts political economic developments for the 1990s. Trends within Soviet leadership are analyzed in light of their relevance for developments within Eastern Europe. (DB)

Teachers should be taught to take leadership roles in the formulation of educational policy and practice in the school system. (JD)

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act calls for social, political, and economic reforms, as well as educational reforms. (JD)

Suggests that the American political system has generated and sustained a culture of total power and participation for whites and a culture of total powerlessness and exclusivity for blacks. (Author/AM)

The article gives some philosophical reflections on Indian self-government. (NQ)

The glossary present definitions of over 120 political terms, including appropriation bill, budget, contract authorizations, congressional record, minority leader, override a veto, readings of bills, point of order, and adjournment sine die. (DB)

This article reviews the articles which follow in this special issue on the political influence of the aged, discusses the effects of public policy on the aged, and asks whether there is a "politics of aging." (AM)

Describes a study to investigate attitudes of male and female politicians in Hawaii regarding womens' issues and the role of women in public office. Concludes that the sex of a politician is not a significant factor in individual attitudes toward public policies that affect women. For journal availability, see SO 506 481. (Author/DB)

The apparent discrepancy between Antonio Gramsci's revolutionary political and social theory and his conservatism with reference to the content and processes of schooling is discussed. (JD)

Questions the assumption that movements are insurgent campaigns for change by offering a counter-example which demonstrates that rhetorical characteristics of movements may be replicated within the political power structure. (MH)