The purpose of this paper is to present a framework and definitions that may be useful in considering the role of advocacy in counseling. Using this framework as a foundation, it reviews advocacy in counseling and discusses examples in a range of advocacy actions. In addition, it proposes some of the possible reasons that advocacy has historically…

This bibliography is directed at librarians and students who are frustrated by a war which shows no signs of ending. It is also directed at those who are frustrated by war in general, who ask what they can do to work against it. (64 references) (Author/NH)

A kaleioscopic view of the proceedings of the second World Food Congress. (Author/RA)

A speech presented at the Galaxy Conference, December, 1969, concerns the urgency of the social problems outlined in the Kerner Report. A need for vigorous response through political action is stressed. (MF)

The development of the social animation movement in Quebec in the last five years has had a profound effect. The stimulus provided by the "animateurs" and citizens' committees in disadvantaged districts in Montreal has helped obtain better facilities (schools, housing, etc.) and, more important, has encouraged the creation of local…

Most sociological knowledge is inapplicable to the daily problems of individuals, groups, and organizations and will remain so for as long as sociologists who do become actively involved in social and political affairs are viewed as deviants, role violators, or enemies of the discipline. (Author/GC)

The author responds to Collard and Law's criticisms, in "The Limits of Perspective Transformation" (1989), of his writings on transformation theory. He states that there are significant mediating factors that impede taking collective social action because of a transformed perspective and that learning transformations and social action both can…

The author discusses Marx's view of philosophy as a guide to practical activity, in particular its role in guiding the revolutionary overthrow by the proletariat of the capitalist system. Related ideas of Marx's followers are considered. (CH)

Discusses role of art therapist as social activist at time of change for clients, mental health systems, country, and world. Presents case examples by three art therapists of their experiences as change agents. Two therapists write in dialog about their participatory research project with Central American refugees, and one writes about her work as…

Lindeman began the tradition of pragmatism (a learner-centered, problem-solving focus) in adult education philosophy. Knowles preferred a technological emphasis. Brookfield, Cervero, and Mezirow revivify Lindeman's tradition, although each has a different perspective on social action. (SK)

Gender as well as the structure of women's lives are important variables that must be included in social analysis. Although there appear to be linkages between community organizing theory and women's movement organizing, there has been insufficient interchange of ideas and challenge of the theoretical assumptions. (JOW)

Reviews paralysis of U.S. social policy. Notes that, although federal government has implemented new social programs, programs either are provided on condition of willingness to work or are modest in scope. Linking paralysis with literature on government ineffectuality, traces origins of ineffectuality of political/economic policies of past 20…