Various aspects of Mexican immigration into the southwestern United States are examined in this article, including racial and cultural tensions, Mexican work habits, housing and health problems, and education. (EB)

Presents an abridged version of a statement delivered this year to the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development in Switzerland. Goals for a New International Economic Order and the role of scientists are included. (HM)

First of a series of articles that examine questions of security and arms control in the Pacific and Asia. Concentrates on the issue of whether the economic growth in Asia has altered relations within Asia and between Asia and the rest of the world. (GA)

Analyzes the spatial patterns of acceptance of birth control practices in India and examines the relationship between these patterns and levels of economic development. Suggests implications of the area differences in acceptance patterns for family planning program policymakers. (Author)

Examines the interdisciplinary nature of theories of development. Topics discussed include views of history, instrumental rationality, the role of technology in capitalist society, and a synthetic view of the development/underdevelopment process. For journal availability, see SO 506 201. (Author/DB)

Describing site visits to Paraguayan reservations created for purposes of "sedentarizing" the Indians (Ache, Moro, etc.) of Paraguay's forests, this article documents both cultural and physical genocide perpetrated by Paraguay government policy operating in support of economic development. (JC)

Over 400 Appalachian Kentuckians participated in a three-day conference June 19-21 at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky, and drew up recommendations designed to help the economy of Appalachian Kentucky develop in the way that will benefit to the maximum extent the largest possible number of its citizens. (AUTHOR)

Examines the relationship between education and development in developing nations. Advocates the fostering of a technical humanism--the development of knowledge in all its forms as a basis for action. In this system, technical education is as highly valued as general education. The system, and its applications to rural education is discussed. (CP)

The author discusses beliefs or assumptions that have been prominent concerning counseling. He then discusses cultural and economic characteristics of the United States that would seem conducive to the development of a profession which embodies these beliefs or assumptions. (Author/JEL)

Yugoslavia's educational system had to be completely rebuilt after World War II to ensure the nation's full and rapid competition in the postwar world. The reforms are discussed in light of the political, social, and economic structure of Yugoslavia. (Author/LBH)

The strongest path in the information-energy model is the direct linkage between information and bureaucratic development. (Author/IRT)

Severe unemployment problems spawned the Community Development Resource Center at Parkersburg Community College (West Virginia) in 1975. Its services to assist local economic planning and development include a comprehensive resource library, a monthly economic newsletter, conducting and publishing research studies, and providing community…

Describes the interrelated roles of community colleges, government, and business/industry in North Carolina's economic development program. Examines the history of North Carolina's Research Triangle Park and its community college system. Reviews the community colleges' efforts to identify and meet business/industry's needs for communication,…

State government has begun to take the lead in educational curriculum development, because state leaders perceive a direct link between economic development and school curriculum. Includes two figures. (MD)