Reviews the status of black American writers from an historical perspective with emphasis on young, contemporary writers who are committed to creating a viable black literature based on black consciousness." (MH)

We hope, in this article, to help close the communication gap by clarifying the concept of culture and showing how a media specialist might deal with some educational problems in the light of the cultural concept." (Authors)

Although Canada has committed herself to a policy of equalization of economic and educational opportunity, she lacks the necessary data to develop programs that will achieve these goals. It is the responsibility of the central government to furnish funds to research institutions throughout the country so that they can study the factors causing…

Reviews children's books that oppose violence, affirm similarities and differences among individuals, value cultural variety, and focus on solving problems peaceably. Indicates stories of a peaceful, soothing nature. (RH)

A 1982 conference reviewed research on different prevention strategies (including perinatal support programs, parent education, and mutual aid programs) for different population groups in child abuse. It was concluded that prevention strategies must consider individual and unique values, norms, and socialization patterns of different cultural and…

Described are the translation, cultural modifications, and field testing of the Social Learning Curriculum, by H. Goldstein, for use with mentally retarded children in the Republic of China (Taiwan). (MC)

Describes a research project identifying promising practices in teaching ethnically diverse children in seven Denver elementary schools. Reveals that successful teachers create a stimulating environment, individualize the curriculum, use flexible reading groups, allow relaxed unrestricted movement, focus on cultural continuity, and stress mutual…

A composite case example illustrates cultural misunderstandings likely to be experienced by refugee minors and their foster families. (Author/MP)

Presents an overview of the historical and cultural influences on the current Chinese legal system. The impact of Confucianism and socialism on social values and on the organization of the Chinese legal system are described. Social changes are forcing the Chinese to evolve a more formal court system. (AM)

Presents a study of Lithuanian refugees involving 24 women and spanning 16 years, from the original study done in 1957 in Chicago, to the follow-up study of 14 of the same respondents done in 1973-74. Describes their process of acculturation in different life areas, their attitudes, and their associations. (Executive Office of the AABS, 231 Miller…

Investigated eye contact patterns during deception in a counseling setting with 28 female college students. Half of the subjects were instructed to deceive the counselor by giving false answers to questions. These subjects looked at the counselor longer than others who had been instructed to tell the truth. (Author)