Considers how the changed ecological conditions confronting human societies challenge sociology. Concludes that sociology stands in need of a fundamental alteration in its disciplinary paradigm. Suggests a 'New Ecological Paradigm' which may better serve the field of sociology in light of the current recognition of ecological realities. (Author/DB)

Reviews various major concepts of culture which have formed the bases of anthropological perspectives. Suggests that an ecological perspective is necessary to analyze environmental constraints on human behavior. (Author/DB)

Recommends that a series of social indicator reports be produced on the status of women and disadvantaged minorities as students, teachers, and administrators. Topics suggested include educational aspirations and achievement, enrollment, retention and dropout rates, educational resources, school environments, curriculum, and the employment status…

Community development practitioners depend on research results as a theoretical foundation and for support in practice. To meet research needs, there must be clarification of the research concept by practitioners and social scientists. Research needs may be met in various ways including increasing communication/understanding between researchers…

Recounts various answers offered to the question of why the study of history is or is not a valid undertaking, offers reasons why historians must make their research more useful, and suggests that learning will come to an end when historians no longer believe in their own worth and no longer strive for high professional standards. (DB)

To help students overcome difficulties completing research projects (including limited feedback, lack of deadlines, press of more immediate activities, etc.), the article suggests a behavioral research supervisory system. The goal of the system is to ensure that undergraduate students steadily perform all activities needed for completing research…

Examines the relationship between science and the socioeconomic and cultural systems of society and how UNESCO has promoted international cooperation in social science, education, science, and culture. Suggests ways American educators can further UNESCO goals. (CK)

If the sociology of sport is to flourish as a legitimate field of inquiry which can contribute valid knowledge rather than an array of bits of knowledge, a sociological perspective based on a sound philosophy of science must be adopted. (Author/LH)

Reviews past research which demonstrates that neither Black corporate pride nor Black ethnicity is a recent phenomenon in American life. Rather, Black ethnogenesis was inspired by the same structural conditions as the development of ethnic identity among White ethnic populations. (Author/KC)

Investigates the potential control strategies a persuader may use and the impact of situational differences on a persuader's strategic choice. (MH)

Reviews research on children's and adults' beliefs about fantasy and their tendency to engage in "magical thinking." Suggests that children are not fundamentally different from adults in their ability to distinguish fantasy from reality. Both entertain fantastical beliefs and engage in magical thinking. Offers suggestions regarding age…

Provides an overview of research in corporate communication, focusing on achievements found in the international academic literature in both communication and business school disciplines. Gives three key concepts in such research: corporate identity, corporate reputation, and orchestration of communication. Advocates an interdisciplinary approach…

Comments on two articles that furthered counseling center research. Offers suggestions as to how the studies' results might be applied to current counseling center work. Argues for a greater role for research in counseling centers and presents examples of how research might help counselors offer more efficient and more efficacious service. (RJM)

Finds that a scale to measure television viewers' risk of disinhibition cannot be developed because three antecedent issues need to be addressed: the need for a theoretical calculus for assembling contextual information into an overall assessment of risk; a broad conceptual definition of violence; and a conceptualization about the frequency of…