Review of Death at an Early Age" by Jonathan Kozol for the purpose of illustration. (DB)

In a study of 23 black ghetto boys and girls, the variables rated most important for distinguishing between achievers andunderachievers were the nature and quality of the children's interpersonal relationships and self-concepts. (NH)

The Israeli kibbutz method of communal living has achieved high educational goals and influenced basic value changes in just one generation. This method may have implications for breaking the cycle of poverty in the United States. (JL)

Describes how "a highly successful program of legal services for the poor is torn between community control advocates in the neighborhoods and radical intellectuals in the central office of the Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation. (Author)

Identifies "mainstream,""spurious," and "genuine" as differing life-styles among Black ghetto residents and discusses their ramifications. Describes the "genuine" style as an adaptive strategy in a materialistic society, holding, however, that because the "genuine" style is mandated by oppressive…

Shows how the advantages of ghetto living may be used in teaching communication and composition. (DD)

Questions the commitment of the Democratic party to address the problems of African Americans. Examines the economic roots of the drug problem in the ghetto and emphasizes politicians' and the media's attempts to scapegoat the Black family. Suggests ways to help Black children break the social isolation of the ghetto. (FMW)

A passionate and persistent advocate for American inner-city children, Jonathan Kozol has spent most of his adult life teaching, speaking, and writing about the conditions and problems of urban youth. In this interview, Kozol discusses his commitment to children who live in the poorest inner-city neighborhoods. (Author/AEF)

Discusses the history and problems of the Community Action Program and the War on Poverty from the 1960s-1980s, highlighting San Antonio, Texas, and the San Antonio Neighborhood Youth Organization. Suggests that the War on Poverty's historical significance was more political than economic, and it emerged as a program that Hispanic and Black San…

This article traces the history and development of the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation. This foundation has been notably successful in preserving neighborhoods for their original inhabitants and now has the first urban renewal program to be based on historic preservation for poor people. (BT)

If the disadvantaged student is to have extended educational opportunities, programs of special relevance must be set up for him. His lack of skill is a cultural problem, not necessarily an intellectual one. Two programs leading to careers in social service, along with their attraction for students and the allocation of resources for their…

This is a report of an effort to improve ghetto children's reading in science classes. The writer worked as a consultant with ninth grade general science teachers. The teachers involved in this study used lessons designed by the consultant, as well as materials from commercial publishers. The author reports that there was marked improvement in the…

Health effects of migration were studies among Chinese Americans living inside and outside of Chinatowns. For most causes of death both populations showed a common level of mortality. In spite of the data limitations in this study, the findings were compatible with transition experiences noted for Japanese migrants. (VM)