The "metamoral" point of view has the potential for increasing a critic's perceptiveness in analyzing the rhetoric of moral conflict. (RD)

Discusses the role of universities in achieving the kind of world we want. Suggests that for the university to be a viable agent for change, it must be a university of involvement, dedicated to community service, and to seeking wisdom and not knowledge alone. (LC)

A one week "course-happening involving adults and teenagers used self-inquiry, role playing, and group discussions to develop intergenerational communication and understanding. Techniques and results are discussed. (DR)

Speech given by Professor Edwin C. Kemble on the occasion of his being awarded the 1969 Oersted Medal by the American Association of Physics Teachers. The theme was the need to apply critical thinking habits to the solution of social problems of today. (LC)

Combined education and training programs can provide a meaningful approach to the potential problems arising from automation. (MF)

Three popular modern movements--ERA, family planning, and legal abortion--all undermine church authority and power by having as their ends the promotion of acts that completely counter the tenets with which the church leadership has indoctrinated its congregants. Actions the Vatican has taken to counter these threats are discussed. (RM)

The history of the eugenics movement is reviewed. The authors conclude that, despite changed terminology and a shifting emphasis, advocacy of eugenics and its discrimination against poor and mentally retarded persons still persists today. (MC)

Science is a social issue. The examination of scientific issues offers an excellent opportunity for helping students develop a synthesized perspective on science related issues--a synthesis of the technical data coupled with social, political, economic, ethical, and philosophical information. (RM)

Discusses Robert Stone's "Dog Soldiers," a novel written out of the author's experiences in Vietnam in 1973, and its refusal to present an ultimate apocalyptic vision of history. Contrasts it with other modern works pervaded by apocalyptic anxiety. (DMM)

Explored understanding opposing views and realistic compromise for 12 political and legal situations in 72 adolescents, ages 14 to 19. Demonstrated progression in understanding of the issues. Generally, more significant changes occurred at ages 18 to 19, while responses of middle group (16 to 17) were closer to those of youngest age group (14 to…