Discusses a number of themes in works by George Orwell, focusing on ways in which the state can crush the individual, as explored by Orwell in "1984." (GC)

An analysis of the American agriculture movement begun in 1977 provides insight into group behavior, mobilization, and activation. Leaders who had recruited participants and organized local and state activities were interviewed. Problems of organizing, specifically when protest is involved, are also discussed. (KC)

This essay discusses the Moral Majority's tactics, political goals, and textbook and reading material viewpoints with regard to their effect on public and school libraries. Twelve references are provided. (EJS)

A group of higher educators is beginning to assume their intellect grants them moral superiority in political controversies. At Franklin and Marshall College, these educators attempted to prevent Ambassador Jeane Kirpatrick from receiving an honorary degree. (AM)

Examines several generalizations concerning political terrorism that have been inferred from research and suggests methods and materials social studies teachers can use to teach a basic understanding of terrorism. (FL)

Concludes that media coverage of issues with political consequence raised during the accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in 1979 was balanced. (FL)

Found considerable support for the hypothesis that voters who rely on television use candidates' image characteristics to make their voting choices more than do voters who rely on newspapers. Found little support for the second hypothesis that candidates' stands on issues will play a stronger role among voters who rely on newspapers. (PD)

Describes the emerging administrative tool of "issues management." Categorizes issues as current, emerging, or ongoing, explains how issues emerge, recommends using word processors and national computer networks to manage many issues, and discusses education's need for issues management. Offers guidelines for starting an issues…

Reveals that political advertisements in newspapers covered more issues than did their counterparts in either radio or television in the 1978 gubernatorial campaign in Alabama. (FL)

Discusses President Carter's televised address on the Panama Canal Treaties in terms of five "topoi" for a rhetoric of retreat: timeliness, urgency, value, advantage, and shrewdness. Compares his failure to employ the commonsense arguments that a policy of retreat requires in the televised speech with his more successful impromptu…

Reviews the post World War II nuclear-military arms race and claims that it is possible to define significant limits of military power for national security. Topics discussed include public opinion regarding the arms race, constraints on military power, conventional forces, checkmating conventional strategy, and the seriousness of nuclear false…

Evaluates President Reagan's proposed military buildup in light of the cuts such expenditures would necessitate in approximately 300 domestic programs. Suggests that the dramatic proposed increase in military spending risks higher inflation and slower economic growth. Concludes with a plea for rethinking of Reagan's dramatic shift in national…

Traces the resistance toward establishing an economics curriculum at Cambridge University from 1776 to 1860. Complex reasons include inertia, low intellectual standards, fear of being considered partisan, and avoidance of change during good times. The eventual introduction of economics was achieved only when wholesale reforms were enacted within…

In anticipating what educators might expect from President Reagan, the author examines the positions Reagan has taken as a practical politician, as a right winger, as a presidential candidate, and as a moderate. (IRT)

The forces working to reduce educational spending are organized. If the gains made by education in the growth years of the 60s and 70s are not to be lost, educators will have to forge new coalitions. (Author/MLF)