Charges that language journal editors, intent on uniformity, are arbitrarily legislating language and style, glorifying pedantry, and over-editing copy. Objects to low-esteem given to book reviews. Recommends, instead, informative abstracts to describe current literature. (DS)

Initial phase of a literary review of books and articles on satire in Roman literature (the 51st in the "Classical World surveys). The review continues in "Classical World, March 1970, pages 217-222. (DS)

Determined the readability of large circulation, metropolitan newspapers in 11 different languages using the formula of sentence length plus word length. Swedish language newspapers were the most readable, Russian language newspapers the lease. (AEA)

The University Network Publishing Corporation (UNP), a new company that promises to print alumni magazines at "no cost" to the parent institution, is discussed. UNP will furnish a magazine shell with national advertising and the participating institution will fill in with its own material. (MLW)

Concludes that magazine readers prefer less realistic reproduction of simple, not complex, photographs. (FL)

This annotated directory of periodicals on computers and computer-related topics is divided into three sections: (1) seven major periodicals designed specifically for teachers who wish to use computers as a classroom aid; (2) 12 general-interest computer periodicals for educators; and (3) 15 additional periodicals for specialized interest. (JL)

A statistical analysis of the losses due to theft and mutilation in the periodicals collection at Brock University indicates that security needs to be tightened. Nine suggestions for improving security are offered, and six references are cited. (CHC)

Examined images of aging women depicted in periodical advertising over a 10-year period. Analyzed content for frequency, products involved, setting, value orientation, and change over time. Found older women in less than 1% of the advertisements, and no significant changes from 1967-1977. (Author/JAC)

Reviews selected literature about Black women within the framework of Black history in the United States. Includes recent books and articles as well as older classic titles. Uses two approaches: thematic and chronological. (Author/CK)

Summarizes the results of a survey of reader attitudes concerning the usefulness of publications provided by the Association for Education in Journalism (AEJ). (RL)

Community relations, alumni relations, and information services are considered to be serving one end--encouraging giving to the college. The relationship between fund raising and alumni periodical editing is discussed. High standards for the periodical and a budget sufficient to support it are advocated. (MLW)

Describes in detail a magazine article writing course, including textbooks, teaching units, goals and objectives, teaching resources, and specific assignments. Tells how the course emphasizes preparation of a marketable skill. (AEA)

A study of rural Indian villages was undertaken to determine the availability of agricultural publications and the extent of use by farmers. Low utilization was related to illiteracy, inaccessibility of villages, and lack of government and university extension activity. Recommendations included increasing the publication and distribution of farm…

Reviews 1979's publications in the field of serials acquisition, including identification and bibliographic control, union lists, and the proposed creation of a national periodicals center. A list of references is provided. (FM)

The "Journal of Educational Research" has reflected educational and social changes for 80 years. A survey of articles since 1945 reveals the effect of sociocultural developments, new inventions (television), world affairs, and educational innovations such as team teaching on education in general and social studies teaching in particular.…