This study found that students have an ambiguous image of politics. Therefore, political scientists who want to recruit and effectively teach students must emphasize the importance, practicality, strength, and activity of politics. (Author/AV)

Presents eight exercises which involve budgeting skills. These can be incorporated into political science courses to illustrate the way in which city governments raise, allocate, and manage their financial resources. (Author/AV)

Describes a study which shows that many of the apparent changes in voters' attitudes toward political issues since the 1950s are really due to variations in question wording on survey forms. Journal available from Department of Political Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611. (Author/AV)

College-level political science teachers were surveyed regarding the character of the introductory political theory course and their attitudes toward including political theory in the curriculum. Findings indicate that political theory has become a dynamic and valuable element in the curriculum, following a decline in popularity during the 1950s…

Reports findings of a 1976 survey of political scientists concerning curriculum development in intergovernmental relations. Compared with a 1968 survey, responses show expanded treatment of topics related to American federalism, and an increase in intergovernmental relations content in introductory political science courses at larger colleges and…

Proposes the development of a new social psychology that would be psychological in its data-gathering, in seeking observations and measures on individuals, but would be system-oriented in theory and concepts. It would contribute to economic, political, and sociological issues. (Author/AV)

Examines behavioral and intellectual conformity as major attitudes in shaping political behavior. Manifestations of coercion within human and animal social units are presented, including religious intolerance, prohibition of artistic activity and literary expression, and rejection of outsiders. Available from: Managing Editor, Department of…

Compares paternalism toward clients among employees in social agencies which serve the poor with agencies which serve the middle class. Findings indicate that paternalism is stronger among employees who serve the poor. Possible reasons for this paternalism are given and further research into motives and attitudes of social agency employees is…

Describes a guided design systems approach to teaching political science which combines programmed instruction materials with group problem solving. Using simulated international problems, this approach takes the student through a carefully designed sequence of exercises to improve decision-making skills. (Author/JR)

This study randomly sampled the students of three universities to determine whether or not enrollment in a specific academic discipline affected students' political attitudes, particularly their trust in government. Results show that for each college year there was an increased gap between the trust levels of students majoring in different…

Basic-level training of revolutionary cadres involves study of revolutionary theory; recollection of traitorous events; comparison of ideas through discussion and community study; and linking theory with practice. (AV)

Describes an interdisciplinary approach to the introductory psychology course which integrates philosophy, political science, and English. The article describes organization and content of the course and emphasizes material most relevant to psychology. (Author/JR)

Presents translations of six Russian language articles which highlight the relationship between Marxist philosophy and contemporary educational practice in the USSR. (JDH)

Offers a lesson which is designed to help twelfth grade American Government students understand the process and dilemmas of congressional reapportionment or redistricting. Includes objectives, teaching procedures and a map of an imaginary state showing districts and their populations. (JDH)

Discusses the importance of the Northwest Ordinance to the nation, the Northwest Territories, and Indiana Territory. Concludes the document is fundamental for U.S. history instruction and advocates that it should be studied in the social studies classroom. (RKM)