Used 1934-1978 Missouri county-level data to analyze hypotheses related to Goldschmidt thesis. Confirmed hypothesis that scale of farm operation is negatively related to rural community quality of life. Received limited support for hypothesis that quality of life indices are negatively related to amount of increase in farm size over time.(NEC)

Outlines the characteristics of a good caregiver and good surroundings for babies, examining the differences among different types of care, discussing costs, and suggesting ways to find an appropriate caregiving situation. (KS)

This book provides a crash course on college success and advice to maximize the college experience, including studying smarter but not harder, staying motivated, preparing for examinations, and balancing work and play. The chapters are: (1) Youre in the Big Time Now; (2) Where To Find the Help You Need; (3) A Few Words about Professors; (4) Zen…

Officials in charge of the world's largest educational system, the People's Republic of China, have embarked upon a massive, and thorough campaign to integrate learning and work. Barring some unforeseen policy reversal, the current Chinese emphasis upon combining manual and mental labor at all levels and shortening courses will be continued.…

The author questions how a community measures its quality-of-life. The author's emphasis is on people and the communities goals in terms of people. Extension education must confirm dealing with people problems rather than community problems. (MS)

Cites research that suggests the workplace and the community will be vital areas of influence in people's lives for the rest of the century, stressing the importance of a totally supportive environment and describing the role of business in supporting families and schools. (MP)

Defines community development and shows how community development as an educational process embodies an ethical principle which, when applied to the analysis of community practices, promotes justice. (JOW)

The "high split" group scored significantly more apprehensive on both The Collett-Lester Fear of Death Scale and Templer's Death Anxiety Scale. This inter-group difference was attributable to the "high split" group's greater concern with the state of death, as opposed to the process of dying. (Author)

Examines the economic hardship that divorce entails. Wives are usually awarded custody of children without commensurate financial help from fathers and face other impediments in the labor market to higher pay and adequate employment opportunities. Policies dealing with these problems often center on income transfers and enforcement of child…

The American public must concur on a reasonable standard of safety towards which to strive. (LH)

Stress has become a modern watchword with a variety of meanings, both popular and scientific. Recent studies in the physiology of stress have important implications for executive behavior. Available from Business Horizons, School of Business, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47405; $3.00 single copy. (Author)

Explains why sustainability is integral to family and consumer sciences. Presents a framework depicting the relationship of ultimate means, intermediate means, intermediate ends, and ultimate ends. Provides classroom activities. (SK)

Community education has two objectives: the development of individuals to the limit of their capacity and the development of the community to improve the quality of life. The Community Education Developmental Objective model illustrates the interrelatedness of the process and program objectives of the community education movement. (Author/JOW)

Examines the quality of life issues that early retirees face. Outlines counseling techniques to address these issues. Describes the Creative Retirement Workshop that can be used in counseling early retirees. (Author/JOW)