A speech in response to an individual's death is by nature a recurring form of rhetoric. Based on audience expectations and needs, certain generic aspects have emerged to characterize eulogies. The funeral oration has generally been recognized as a form of epideictic rhetoric. Modern scholars have generally broadly defined epideictic rhetoric to…

The paper begins with a discussion of the roles of science in the political world and, borrowing from Shakley and Wynne (1996), describes some different relationships which can exist between science and policy. It argues that education systemic reform (ESR) constitutes a novel approach to educational reform, about which little is known, and about…

Korean educational decentralization has been a subject that has continually resurfaced whenever education reform is seriously discussed. Although previous regimes eagerly tackled the issue of educational decentralization in their information and implementation of education reform policies, there is little evidence to show that educational…

The Internet presents a unique opportunity for third party candidates in presidential campaigns. The growing popularity of the Internet offers the potential for equal access despite unequal resources and limited media coverage. This study examined the "Vote Nader" Web site in its attempts to overcome traditional cultural and structural…

The statistics, legal situation, and European agency cooperation in relation to student mobility in Europe involve several political questions in relation to a unified system of higher education. (KM)

Research demonstrates that people are motivated to seek information on political issues for social utility, rather than to resolve private indecision or candidate choice. (RB)

Article describes two efforts that have been made to increase nurses' knowledge and understanding of the Legislative Process. (Author/CB)

This study deals with interest and involvement with contemporary social issues through passive activities like discussion, reading, or attending lectures. The study was part of a more comprehensive survey that was undertaken by The American College Testing Program (ACT) in 1969 to assess characteristics of students entering college, to measure…

Brief historical and contemporary review of the U.S. energy situation, containing statistics related to energy needs, population growth, legislative policies and acts, and industrial efforts. Maintains that current energy crisis'' does not come from a shortage of resources, but rather from short-sighted policy. (LK)

A former leader of campus disruption argues against campus involvement in political demonstrations on the grounds that they disrupt the learning atmosphere that is supposed to be the major purpose of the academic community. (HS)