Clarence E. Ayres Institutionalism and Economic Development", 1960, is reprinted as being illustrative of the position of political economists (to assist in the formulation of social policies that are supposed to solve real-world social problems). A critique by Ayers is included. (SE)

In its concern to eliminate the imbalance between social and economic development, the International Labour Organisation has two objectives in its workers' education activities: to help workers protect themselves against the harmful effects of our technological society; and to strengthen their ability to discharge their social responsibilities.…

Proposes that the Federal Government provide loans and subsidies on a large scale to help black people own gasoline service stations. (KG)

Part of a series edited for "ALA Bulletin by Jean E. Lowrie.

The arms build-up in Nigeria and its effect on health, education, food production, and the economy are analyzed. "Indigenization" in the context of militarization only means the import of the frenzy and irrationality of the arms race into social structures riddled by hunger, inequality, sickness, and ignorance. (SR)

Dependency theory was part of the reaction against the thesis that proclaimed the benefits of economic integration into the capitalist world. The theory emphasizes the interplay between the internal structures of developing nations and international structures, and analyzes desirable national strategies and policies for structural changes. (CS)

Intercropping involves growing two or more crops at the same time in the same field. Encouragement of this traditional African farming method would increase food supplies in Jamaica and reduce imports of food. The local expertise of small farmers in Third World countries can help solve many world problems. (CS)

Describes a teaching unit which explores the concept of development in a study of the Caribbean tourist industry. Intended for use by high school students, its purpose is to make students aware that development must not be equated with economic growth alone and that tourism brings both costs and benefits. (CS)

Summarizes the proposed New International Economic Order, tracing its origins and interpretations. Examines options available for different groups of developing countries and for certain industrialized states and explores avenues for furthering common interests, countering hidden biases, and avoiding conflicts. (RH)

Polynomial regression, using indices of femaleness for major occupational categories, was used to assess the relationship between economic development and the integration of women into economic activity in 162 countries. The data suggest no clear-cut linear or curvilinear relationship. (Author/SK)

Examines some of the central issues of world literacy and national literacy programs and discusses both their difficulties and successes. (AEA)

It was found that in Memphis there are major differences in how CETA professional staff perceive the goals of the program participants and in how these participants perceive their own goals. To get better CETA programs of any type, the authors recommend that more input be sought from the clients. (CT)