Author explored the reasons behind the rise of pluralism and suggested that the resulting decline of Protestant domination has left America without an ideal to direct the socialization process. (Editor/RK)

This study uses Lansdown's approach to Vygotsky's theory of language and concept development as the basis for comparing the conceptual level Ghanaian children express in their native languages (Ga or Twi) and in their school language (English). (Editor)

The author, seeking to define what is special about social science, finds its distinctiveness in its questions and aims rather than its methods. (Editor)

This article addresses the policy questions raised in the Doe case by examining the legal issues posed by the plaintiff's complaint and by the defendant's demurrer (a motion to dismiss, asserting that even if all the facts presented by Doe's complaint are true, they do not constitute sufficient grounds for the court to rule in favor of the…

In this article, the author notes that despite their increasing size and sophistication, special education programs have not been successful for the majority of their students. He suggests a possible reason - the ways special educators relate to the regular personnel of schools. (Editor/RK)

In the first part of this review, editor described the elements of Rawls' theory and in the second, using a paradigm of just action which both parallels and contrasts with Rawls' ideas, editor critiqued and moved beyond Rawls. (Editor/RK)

Arguing that most standardized tests are biased against minorities, especially black Americans, several alternatives and guidelines are suggested to alter the present unfair administration, interpretation, and testing process. (EH)

A description of the effects of rejected minority status on the stability of the black family unit and the consequent personality distortions of black children. (EH)

The black college can best serve its predominantly urban minority community by addressing itself to the problems of the city and developing viable urban related programs. Several types of program approaches and curriculum alterations are discussed from a functional perspective, based on the realities of present resources and future societal needs.…

A description and positive assessment of the history, growth, and development of The Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO), a Boston slum to suburb busing program, which is providing a successful option for black urban parents in obtaining a better education for their children. (EH)

In a study of 92 black colleges and universities, current programs, trends, and transitions in institutional aims and objectives of Black Studies curricula are reported and recommendations for future action made. (EH)

While the extension concept is historically linked to rural populations through the original land grant college movement, the population requiring assistance has now broadened and shifted to an essentially urban one. Several alternative functions for extension programs in urban areas are outlined which will require a new resource and clientele…

As a result of the Brown v Board of Education court decision, thousands of educational positions which would have gone to Blacks in the South have been lost, although gains in school positions for Blacks have occurred in other parts of the country. (RLV)

After tracing the history of Blacks in higher education from slavery to the present, the author discusses the relative merits of Black versus White higher education institutions for Black students. (RLV)

The author discusses the responsibility universities have for the social education of prisoners. (RLV)