Fifty-seven papers on new models of community recreation for the handicapped comprise the third report in the series (EC 114 401-409). Papers deal with the following topics (sample subtopics in parentheses): administration (management by objectives); advocacy; areas and equipment (outdoor playground equipment); attitudes; barriers (an analysis of…

Originally presented at a Conference on Labor in Nonprofit Industry and Government held at Princeton University, the studies are the first to provide an economic discussion of the public sector labor market. Melvin Reder examines the effect of the absence of the profit motive on employment and wage determination in the public sector. Orley…

The document is a collection of articles written by authors who are or have been work evaluators or closely associated with the process within a work evaluation rehabilitation facility. The papers are intended to broaden the scope of the available literature in the field of work evaluation. The articles include the following: The Professional in…

The 13 classroom observation systems included in this two volume supplement to "Mirrors for Behavior" Vol. I-XV are designed to collect data about human interaction in the teaching/learning process. The dimensions of the communication process being measured vary from system to system and include: classroom structure (who talks to whom, when and…

This document "attempts to provide a representative, undogmatic, and fairly thorough coverage of selected areas of the psycholinguistic literature which are not accurately covered in existing bibliographies." Because the authors feel that psycholinguistics consists of the study of the acquisition, production, and understanding of a natural…

The 79 classroom observation systems covered in this 12-volume anthology (over 3300 pages) were designed to collect data about human interaction. Most of them were designed to focus on behaviors of pupils and teachers in the interaction processes of teaching-learning. Some were specifically designed to collect information in particular kinds of…

Intended as a guide to scholarship on Victorian writers, this selective bibliography covers all of the major figures and a substantial representation of the lesser ones. It excludes writers and works of fiction, except as such writers are essayists or poets. Omitted are unpublished theses and dissertations, most non-English articles and…

A group of readings was collected to provide a background on the problems of identifying information needs. The readings are divided into four parts: General Aspects and Concepts of Information, Studies of User Information Needs, Critiques of Use and User Studies, and an epilogue. Each part contains a general introduction and a selection of…

The problem approached in this study was to ascertain what objectives should be included in the study of literature in the ninth grade and to analyze some popular anthologies to find if appropriate goals and materials to meet these goals are included. Research on the subject of objectives for literature study was examined as were the writings of…

An innovative approach to the teaching of poetry to juniors in high school is described. The subject matter selected for the class was "Spoon River Anthology," and students were then asked to write poems to appear in their own "Kyte Creek Anthology." The students were given copies of 40 poems from "Spoon River," and…

This collection of readings was first assembled in order to bring together materials for a course at Wayne State University focusing on the conditions of change and conflict in the political socialization process. The first chapter, Learning and Development, concentrates on the mechanics of this learning process. The next five chapters The Family,…

The purpose of this volume is to acquaint the student with the historical development of the Russian language and literature. Samples of the original works with English translations and lists of recommended readings are provided. Contents include a review of Russian literature by century, samples of the short story "Samizdat," and major…

The selected readings in this anthology deal with the Quality of Life (QOL) concept in general as well as from the more specific perspectives of environment, economy, society, and psychology. The articles represent varying approaches and levels of consideration, and were selected to serve as a general briefing for participants in the Quality of…

The tenth volume in a series, this publication is a collection of papers produced by college students in women's studies classes around the country. The major purpose of the collection is to provide teachers and students in the field with access to the products of classes other than their own. Most of the writings come from the humanities or from…

Provides a list of references on creationism divided into six parts covering: books and collections of articles; articles on geological aspects; articles on physics and biological aspects; articles on philosophical and religious aspects; articles on educational, legal, sociological, historical, and public policy aspects; and major creationist…