This study investigated the views about constructivist instruction and personal epistemology of the secondary earth science teachers in Taiwan. Participants were assessed through a paper-and-pencil survey and a "Learning environment preference questionnaire" (LEP) designed to explore personal epistemology. On a five-point Likert scale,…

Includes the new definitions concerning resources and the economic feasibility of their recovery. The main terms that are redefined are 'resources' and 'reserves'. (BR)

The three major parts of this directory are (1) the alphabetical list of palaeontologists, (2) the indices of specialization, and (3) the regional list of institutions employing paleontologists. Listed under Part 1 are name and business address, major and minor regional specializations, disciplinary specializations, and major and minor systematic…

Report of American Chemical Society symposium on ozone depletion. Presented are four industry arguments and rebutals, for not banning chlorofluorocarbon production. (SL)

The quality of geological education, in a very urgent and vital sense, is one of the limiting factors in the survival of the human race and in the effort to achieve a quality environment. (DF)

Reviews research of the past 15 years related to the occurrence of stratigraphic dolomite, confronting especially the main dolomite issue - the discrepancy between the amount of modern and ancient dolomite. (PR)

Mentions the major research projects in marine geology during 1971 and refers to the poor career opportunities during that year. (PR)

Reviews metalliferous ore-deposit research reported in 1971. Research was dominated by isotopic studies, and worldwide metals exploration was marked by announcements of important new discoveries of base metals, iron ore, nickel, titanium, and uranium. (Author/PR)