The evolution of community organization practice in Montreal, has been in the form of a well-organized political movement composed of neighborhood organizations and labor unions. This movement is discussed in the context of Quebec's political and ideological setting and its impact on the social work profession. (Author)

Focuses on the hither to divergent race/poverty movement and the ecology crusade and examines new relationships to see just where there is convergence between the two issues, where there is conflict, and where is still the traditional indifference. (RJ)

This analysis shows that agrarian reform in Latin America has been possible insofar as the power of the landed elite could be effectively checked or destroyed. (Author/RY)

Presents collective negotiations in local school districts as inestricably entwined with the political system in which the schools function. Discusses how the structure of the political system will affect the negotiations process, and in the light of the arguments presented, offers suggestions for school superintendents and board members as they…

Student Unrest Dialogue from the proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Education Commission of the States (3rd, Denver, Colorado, July 7-9, 1969).

The Black Power ideology draws from the pluralistic foundation of group politics in American society and encompasses the main ideas relevant to the Black struggle against racism. In the 1970s, the ideology is almost synonymous with economic and political power, though the concepts of violence and separatism remain viable options. (Author/GC)

Analyzes changes in minority officeholding, voter turnout, and minority candidacies and coalitions in mayoral and council elections in 10 northern California cities from 1950 to 1977. Expanding on studies of negative impact of nonpartisan elections on Democratic strength, argues that traditional nonpartisan structures have been significantly…

Discusses the relevance of political power to the library's administration in post-secondary institutions. (CHC)

Touches upon problems which result from abuses of governmental power--as, for example, in the case of governments diagnosing political dissenters as insane. Relates issues of power and responsibility to civil liberties and human rights. (Author/CK)

Concerns appropriate to food and nutrition educators are broader than is widely acknowledged because of the political and economic forces that oppose such recognition. (JD)

The Department of Education does not originate policy and it has little chance of streamlining administration of federal programs. (Author)