In this series of United Nations documents, reports of action by the 27th General Assembly are covered. Draft resolutions introduced by various governments are furnished together with press releases which summarize the statements made by the governments participating in the debate of the Second Committee. These resolutions and statements are of…

This plan, worked out in accordance with the Comprehensive National Land Development Act of 1950, provides the basic direction for national development based upon a long range and comprehensive viewpoint. The broad purpose of the plan is to create a desirable environment while attempting to adapt to the new society and deal with current regional…

Communications and the flow of messages and imagery within and between nations--especially between developed and dominated states--have assumed a special significance in the years since the second World War. During this period, although more than 90 countries have achieved political independence, at least two-thirds of the world's nations have…

Traces the development of fine arts teaching in Australian universities from the establishment of the first Department of Fine Arts at Melbourne in 1947 to 1975 when departments were functioning in six universities with four others considering such programs. Focus is on teaching art theory and history. (JT)

A broad review of women's integration into development proposals throughout the world discusses: legislative and administrative measures; research, data collection, and analysis; co-ordinated long term, rural, and small-scale business programs; and communication and mass media. (LH)

The dynamics of growth have broadened concern over future materials supplies. The problem is multidimensional encompassing issues of depletion, materials cycles, recycling and substitution problems, energy, environmental costs, and economic growth. A new issue has also arisen demanding an international economic order between developed and…

Describes the criteria and methods used in the review and selection of both print and nonprint materials for inclusion in a public school system resource center in British Columbia. (JVP)

Describes some teaching materials designed to provide situations involving decision-making which approximate those occuring in industry, and considers their use and evaluation. The decisions project is a collaborative venture between the School of Education at Bath University and various oil companies. (RAO)

Discusses the past experience and the technological advances of industrialized nations, particularly Japan and the West. The relationship between industrialized and developing countries and the developmental process are also discussed. (HM)

Discusses the current use of microbial technology in industrialized countries to develop substitute sources of fuel, food, and fertilizer and why it is important for developing countries to adopt the techniques described to gain economically. A list of references is also presented. (HM)

Discusses how science and technology are criticized at two main levels: their material effect on society and their effect on man's consciousness. How science should react to these criticisms is also presented. (HM)

Describes the active role which regional Japanese laboratories are playing in specific fields of applied research such as: (1) pollution of the sea; (2) developing methods of coping with the exceptional variety of natural disasters; and (3) preparing for earthquake. (HM)

Assesses Japanese science and technology and finds it to be in excellent shape for the shift into a post-industrial age. Speculates about physical and psychological reasons why Japan is able to adapt. (CP)

Discusses the changing perception of information from a public good to a private commodity and the implications of this change for information providers and users. The situation in Australia is described, including the government's emerging policy on information as a commodity and its effects on libraries and users. (25 notes with references) (CLB)

Presents abstracts of articles about laws on compulsory education in China; legislation affecting handicapped students in Czechoslovakia; laws on comprehensive schools in Finland; educational research on secondary education in Hungary; and reports of the Japanese National Council of Educational Reform. (CLB)