This article, was written shortly after the death of Rosa Parks, as her body was lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. It discusses the significance of her legacy as the first woman, among the 29 Americans to be so honored. Although Parks was an ordinary citizen, she helped bring about the civil rights movement in the U.S. after…

This essay outlines the course and character of the American student leftist movement during the twentieth century. It summarizes the earlier character of student leftism and describes how the "New Left" developed, its constellation of beliefs, and its tactics and objectives. A principal conclusion is that hard-core student activists…

Henry David Thoreau's stand on civil disobedience is traced, specifically his change of position from 1848 to 1860, and takes issue with the classical statement of Thoreau on the subject, namely, his "Resistance to Civil Government." (RK)

Author gives a review of social protest. His quotes from classic and current literature includes William Kunzler Abbie Hoffman, and J. S. Mill among others. (Editor/MR)

This article chronicles events surrounding the pro-ERA/anti-Mormon civil involvement demonstration by 21 feminists in Bellevue, Washington, on the occasion of the dedication of the Bellevue Mormon Temple. (DB)

Excerpts from speeches by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., are reprinted. Topics discussed include discrimination, the South, education, nonviolent resistance, poverty, economic opportunity, and world peace. (LH)

Through catalytic issue management, corporations proactively seek to affect resolutions of issues in which they have some interest. Corporations now catalyze legal changes by purposely disobeying existing law, facing the associated consequences, and lobbying for desired changes. (Author)

This study looks at 282 urban citizens' attitudes about campus dissent, attitudes about the legitimacy of a campus disturbance, and their satisfaction with a University soon after a serious campus disturbance. A majority of urban citizens were satisfied with the University. Their beliefs about the University were heavily related to their…

A study of media performance reveals improvements and a helthy willingness to experiment with new procedures. Certain shortcomings, however, persist; media still lack sensitivity, sophistication, and skepticism commensurate with their important and strategic position. (DM)

Outlines the sequence of events in the Los Angeles civil unrest (riots) and summarizes several of the underlying causes that precipitated the event. Describes the psychological reactions of victims and emergency responders. Discusses crisis interventions used to minimize the emotional aftereffects. Discusses what mental health professionals and…

Author feels that a national that can send men to the moon should be able to rid itself of social unrest. (HS)

Traditional ideas of patriotism and nationalism'' are no longer accepted, and citizenship education must change accordingly. (Author/SP)

Many different factors enter into riots and other forms of social violence. Often, aggression is impulsive rather than instrumental. These expressive" acts are responses to aversive conditions. Social comparisons contribute to unpleasant situations. It is suggested that unfavorable comparisons with one's own kind are particularly important.…

Focuses on recent Federal legislation involving employment, as well as the political attitudes of the President and the American Association of School Administrators. Progress and problems relative to school desegregation are included in short reports from 20 states. (DM)