A retired air force colonel gives his views on the relationships between vocational education and society. (Editor)

Considers the problem of developing job training programs for discharged Vietnam Medical Corpsmen. (SB)

In training nonprofessionals for a mental health project leadership role, directors attempted to find methods which were responsive to the needs of trainees. General appraisal of training and training techniques are presented. )Author/BY(

This article is one chapter of a book entitled "West Virginia Youth in Crises", the proceedings of the West Virginia Youth Awareness Conference. It describes the problems in Applachia and suggests possible solutions through an interdisciplinary approach. (Editor/GR)

Traces the historical development of instructional technology and human resources development (HRD) as professions out of the instructional media field. Highlights their differences and similarities as disciplines and as professions. The importance of instructional media, professional development, and professional cooperation are discussed. (JL)

Sets forth the position of the Council for Occupational Education on economic recovery and human resources development. Argues that within the framework of a national human development policy, community colleges can help solve many economic and unemployment problems by increasing productivity and providing training in new technologies. (WL)

Defines urban societies as including not only town and cities, but also rural, mining, fishing, and other sectors. Discusses the medieval and capitalist European social orders, arguing that rural laborers are always "socially urbanized" such that locational behaviors appropriate to the interests of the society's dominant classes are induced.…

Massive emigration from Jamaica of professionals, technicians, managers and administrators, and skilled workers has resulted in a critical shortage of a well-educated work force. If present political and economic trends continue, this problem is likely to remain for some time to come. (ST)