Current journals, newspapers, and national newsletters focusing on specific areas or topics in the field of development are described. Part 1 consists of an alphabetical list by title of the periodicals included. Part 2 is an annotated listing under broad subject headings: communication, countries and regions, demography, economic and social development, economic policy and planning, education, environment and natural resources, ethnic groups, food and nutrition, human rights, international cooperation, international development, international relations, and technology. Information provided for each entry includes the full title, place of publication, name of publisher, subscription rates for 1982, and a brief description. A directory of publishers is appended. (RM)