This article is an attempt to prepare the ground for the analysis and theorization of the connection between the body and technical devices emerging from miniaturized wearable technologies. The research object is a secular and common "body object," namely, eyeglasses. The article reviews the social history of this artifact and analyzes its…

This article reports that despite the doubts about education financing, Israel's innovative companies spun off by universities show no signs of slowing down, as new drugs and other discoveries have produced huge incomes. Thirty years ago, two researchers at Hebrew University set about to make a better tomato. One that was firmer, stayed fresher…

Prior to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, scientific research to support development of curriculum materials or to demonstrate curricular efficacy was not required. NCLB transformed the development and publishing process for K-12 educational materials by prompting publishers to increase funding for experimentally based research on educational…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present the evaluation results of a training initiative, undertaken in Palestine, that targeted fresh graduates in information and communication technology ICT disciplines. It describes the implementation and results of a practical training model where industry and academia cooperate jointly to develop,…

This booklet was developed by New York City junior high school teachers to help other teachers and students to explore various facets of communications and mass media. Media forms examined in a series of loosely structured lesson plans include telephone, television, radio, the postal service, newspapers, magazines, books, printing, and new…

This report describes current book deterioration in libraries, the status and economics of acid free paper production, and categories of books which should be printed on acid-free paper. Recommendations are discussed for publishers and librarians regarding the use of acid-free paper. Technical guidelines on paper acidity, a table on manufacturers…

Presents a discussion of issues facing the chemical industry and the Manufacturing Chemists Association held with the Manufacturing Chemists Association president, William J. Driver. (GS)

This conference addresses the need for British trade to be able to communicate with their customers in their own language. Knowledge of foreign language for trade is necessary if Great Britain is to continue competing with other countries exporting to non-English speaking markets. Industry and education at the regional and local level must work…

Volume 3 contains chapters 9 through 13 of the final report on the control of atmospheric emissions in the wood pulping industry. These chapters deal with the following topics: sampling and analytical techniques; on-going research related to reduction of emissions; research and development recommendations; current industry investment and operating…

Due to the increasing demand on the United States to convert to the metric system of measurement, this document was developed to alert owner-managers to the implications surrounding the system as well as to increase their knowledge of it. Based on the findings of a 3-year Federal study, the information presented focuses on the possibility of the…

Concern for long-term availability of nonrenewable resources has fostered proposals for substitution with renewable resources. Forest products could become the basis for materials substitution and production. Further feasibility studies are needed to determine the technical, economic, energy, and environmental aspects of substitution. (MR)

Record levels of construction resulted in increased consumption of mineral raw materials in 1978, such as crushed stone, sand and gravel, and gypsum. The demand for and price of diamonds soared. (BB)

Discusses the increased demand for scientists and engineers through this year (1978) according to a survey of demand for technical talent. (HM)

Contains additional selections in subject areas covered in an earlier compilation. (KS)