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)

Looks at some of the ways sets of television news messages educate the public and influence the publics' judgment of political events, leadership and institutions. (MH)

This paper presents an analysis of public opinion survey data including ethnic group membership, socioeconomic status, and preferences for public expenditures in 10 cities. (Author)

Analysis of the items in 11 daily newspapers revealed that approximately 36 percent included some "mobilizing information"--information about ways readers might express their preferences and desires. However, only 6 percent of the items containing mobilizing information dealt with political issues or the political process. (GW)

Finds little interaction between political information level, strength of party identification, and voting defection (not voting according to the "party line"). Concludes that the decision to defect from party affiliation is largely related to the specific issues in a political campaign. (RL)

Mary Berry's speech suggesting that America had much to learn from Chinese education prompted a sharply critical letter from Albert Shanker, head of the American Federation of Teachers. Parts of the speech and the subsequent exchange with Shanker are reprinted here. (LBH)

The main political question on the minds of most Puerto Ricans is: "Is Puerto Rico going to be a state of the United States, a commonwealth directly connected to the United States, or is Puerto Rico going to be an independent country?" (NQ)

The relatively new discipline of political history is characterized by comparative inquiry, analysis of political change, use of scientific approaches, and development of empirically based theory. The authors discuss the political history of the United States from this perspective. (Author/AV)

Findings indicate that advanced moral judgment and potentially radical political beliefs came together in mid-adolescence. (Author/AM)

This study selects for study the following propositions: 1) similarity among members increased the degree of cohesiveness within the party, 2) group devotion heightened interest in accomplishing group goals and 3) the threat of an external enemy led to interdependence among members and affected both activities and leadership styles. (Author/AM)

Suggests that the process of saving the cities must not be a process of driving out the poor to house the middle class, but a process of helping the poor to become middle income. The ultimate future of our cities and of our nation may depend upon the success of that effort. (Author)

An experiential political science course at the college level offers students a chance to volunteer their time to help in both national and local elections. Techniques and methods of evaluation are discussed. (JR)

Notes that those individuals wishing to emigrate are likely to be critical of and marginal to the American political system. Specifically, potential emigrants are likely to identify with a minor party or to say that they are independents. (Author/AM)

Since the most salient facet of the political system is the Federal government, this study indexes political estrangement in terms of trust or cynicism toward the government in Washington. It employs national trend data rather than data restricted to a single point in time or a specific locale. (Author/AM)