The image of the individual and his relationship to society is explored historically in order to provide the teacher with some clarity on the deficiencies and imperfections of existing images. (JH)

Management, consultants, and organization development specialists are provided a method for examining an organization in terms of its power, powerlessness, and power games. Emphasis is on building on existing power and reducing perceived or real states of powerlessness and subsequent power games. (Author/EA)

Durkheim's theory of anomie is traced and argued to be a major development that followed the publication of "Suicide." Recognition of anomie as a macrosociological problem rendered it insoluble by Durkeheim's practical-humanistic orientation. In this connection his remedial proposals -- occupational, political, education, and…

It is argued that creative behavior is a product of the uniquely human capacity to will and requires activation of the prefrontal lobe "cells of will" to facilitate the harmonious functioning of all parts of the brain. (DB)

In a study involving 58 mentally retarded individuals in large central institutions, regional centers, or group homes, males were more responsive to social reinforcement than females in all living settings; wariness increased over time in the large central institutions, while decreasing in smaller settings; and individuals with greater…

The work group's discussion presents a rank-ordering of the obstacles to maximum independent living by disabled youth. Considered in terms of research and policy are the need for an expanded knowledge base, community and family issues, the economics of disabilities and the service system, societal attitudes and beliefs, health care and other…

Examines citizen participation in the public development, use, and regulation of technology." (Author/AL)

Develops a model that describes the bases of power and authority in formal organizations. Available from the Bureau of Research, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado 80639; single copy $1.50. (IRT)

Takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the authority of the school administrator--which, says the author, "could be compared to that of a frog in charge of an alligator pond".

Responses from 46 proteges (46 percent of sample) and 54 nonproteges (54 percent) in high technology service companies revealed that proteges have significantly higher needs for power and achievement. No differences appeared in need for autonomy or affiliation. Proteges' gender was not a significant factor. (SK)

Responds to previous article by McWhirter on empowerment in counseling. Suggests that further refinement of the group and community involvement aspects of McWhirter's definition of empowerment is needed. Notes that lack of inclusion of clients who belong to more privileged groups is unaddressed by McWhirter's article. (NB)

Responds to previous article by McWhirter on empowerment in counseling. Asserts that McWhirter's ideas do not necessarily represent radical new thinking about client service delivery. Focusing on multicultural counseling, contends that McWhirter's views have been articulated for more than a decade by scholars writing about the mental health…

Proposes that death anxiety is related to degree of individuation and self-actualization. Sees concerns about death increasing as people relinquish defenses, reach new levels of differentiation of self, and expand their lives and personal power. Notes that therapeutic progress poses existential dilemma. (Author/NB)