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A list of papers related to sociology that were submitted to the International Sociological Association is presented. They include "Recruitment of Higher Civil Servants in Britain," by Keith R. Kelsall, "Social Science Research and Intergroup Relations Agencies," by Willard Johnson and "A Community Survey of Darmstadt, Germany," by Nels Anderson.

The article reports on the prize being offered by the Luigi Sturzo Institute for a paper on sociology which constitutes an effective contribution to this field of study both from the point of view of serious research and maturity of thought. The topic of the essay would be the methodological problems and criteria of sociology in the first half of the twentieth century. The prize for the winning paper is 4 million Italian lire and will be published at the expense of the institute.

The article reports on the Fourteenth International Congress of Psychology which was held in Montreal, Quebec on June 7-12, 1954. The congress consisted of evening addresses, symposia and sessions of research papers on topics with major importance related to psychology. Clinical papers discussed the implication of clinical findings and the papers on industrial psychology were concerned with the social and technological factors in productivity.

The article presents the highlights of the meeting of the third section of the International Sociological Association's Second World Congress of Sociology on recent developments in sociological research held in Belgium in 1953. Also tackled at the congress was the problem of values. It says that majority of the papers contained factual reports on developments in teaching and research. It notes that the papers on national and local developments in teaching and research represent all countries.

The article focuses on the papers about social stratification and social mobility presented at the International Sociological Association's Second World Congress of Sociology held in Belgium in 1953. It says that the papers have been divided into several groups including general surveys of the social stratification of whole countries. Other studies focus on evidence of considerable mobility and some of its disadvantages. One study deals with the obstacles to social ascent via education.

The article presents the proceedings of a discussion of K. C. Wheare's paper on the powers that must be possessed by a union of states, at the World Congress of Sociology and Political Science held in Zurich, Switzerland on September 4, 1950. Professors Akzin of the University of Jerusalem, Puntambekar of Nagpur University, Bichara Tabbah of the Faculty of Law in Beirut and Calogeropoulos-Stratis of the School of Political Science in Greece gave their separate commentaries on the paper.

Information about several papers discussed at the seminar "The Social Effects of Industrialism," held by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in London, England from September 10 to 20, 1957 is presented. The seminar featured various lectures and discussion groups. Seminar speakers and lecturers highlighted the problems associated with industrialism.

Information about several papers discussed at the European Centre of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is presented. Eric Choisy tackled the basic concepts that should be considered to understand automation. Hervey G. de Bivort argued against the claims that automation has serious impact on employment. Charles Levinson commented on the adoption of automation in the machine-tool industry.

Information about several papers discussed at a conference on the cultural integration of immigrants is presented. Some of the participating countries were Australia, Brazil, Canada and Chile. A number of topics were addressed at the conference including the problem of integration, participation in community life, and the requirements of the receiving countries. The conference featured an address by Cuba's Minister of State Gonzalo Guell.

Information about several papers discussed at a meeting on legal sciences is presented. A study was conducted by the International Association of Legal Science on the reception of Western law in India. Participants at the meeting include judges of the Indian Federal Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of the Sudan, and a French sociologist specializing in the study of Indian society. The reception of English law in India is discussed.

The article reports on the International Congress of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences held at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia from September 1 to 9, 1956. Emphasis was given to American archaeology, pre-history and problems of mass communication and acculturation. Lectures about applied anthropology, linguistics and museography were conducted. A list of papers presented in the congress is also presented.

The article presents statistics and comments on the student exchange program between the U.S. and other countries. It offers information on the Central Index, a list of U.S. citizens who have gone abroad and foreigners who have come to the U.S. for educational purposes. It presents statistics on student exchanges between the U.S., Canada, China, Germany and Great Britain. The article also highlights comments on a research paper and policy statements concerning the exchange program.

The article provides information on a round table meeting on comparative law conducted by the International Association of Legal Sciences at Brasenose College in Oxford, England in September 1955. The discussion focused on the audi alteram partem rule to define problems raised in administrative law by the application of the law. Participants in the discussion are listed. The working papers presented during the event are discussed.

The article offers information about the Expert Meeting on the Promotion of Teaching of Race Questions in Primary and Secondary Schools held from September 19 to 23, 1955. Key speakers during the meeting include Dr. Cyril Bibby of the University of London and professor Juan Comas of the University of Mexico. Topics of papers discussed include teaching on race relations and anti-Jewish bias in school education.

The article discusses issues related to comparative social science research with special reference to attitude research. It examines the concept of attitude and identifies some characteristic features of attitudes. It explores the formation of attitude by taking into consideration the conditions of attitude formation discussed in G. W. Allport's classic paper on attitudes.

The article presents an overview of documents and publications of the United Nations (UN) and the specialized agencies. "The Situation of the United Nations Refugee Emergency Fund" offers statistics and analysis of requirements and available resources. The paper "European Agriculture. A Statement of Problems," was prepared by the Economic Commission for Europe and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN.

Information on several issues discussed at a meeting held by the International Research Office on the Social Implications of Technological Change in Paris, France in March 1954 is presented. In his paper, H. J. Herskovits looked at the problem of fitting the individual into a new economic environment. Psychologists claim that the idea of motivation relates to the physiological condition peculiar to the human system.

The article focuses on conflict and its mediation, the theme of the International Sociological Association's Second World Congress of Sociology held in Belgium in 1953. It says that the most systematic exposition of the difference between the sociological and social psychological approaches was discussed in professor Jessie Bernard's working paper. Also cited are the limitations brought out by the evaluation of the role of a sociological approach to the study of conflict.

A list of the principal publications concerning the Middle East issued by the United Nations and its specialized agencies including "Report of the United Nations Special Commission on Palestine," "Assistance to Palestine Refugees," and "Public Finance Information Papers" is presented.

A list of periodicals of the United Nations and specialized agencies related to Latin America is presented, including "Present Stage of Economic Planning in the Republic of Colombia," "Public Finance Information Papers" and "Public Finance Information Surveys."

The article reports on the two Round Tables held by the International Economic Association in Talloires, France in August and September 1951. The Executive Committee and the Programme Committee for the 1952 Round Table met between the two meetings. The Round Table on the Teaching of Economics was presided by C. W. Guillebaud. The Round Table on Monopoly, Competition and Their Regulation presented several papers on the subjects.

The article offers a look at the efforts by a committee of the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization of the United Nations to develop a documentation method for the social sciences. It enumerates the terms of reference defined in a working paper by the committee on the promotion of suitable abstracting services for the social sciences. The article also cites several problems associated with the initiative, such as the difficulty of allocating tasks.

Information about several papers discussed at the International Congress on the study of savings problems held in Paris, France from September 30 to October 3, 1957 is presented. The congress discussed issues concerning the changes in the behavior of individuals on savings and the efforts launched to urge people to save. A list of the countries that participated in the event, including their representatives, is presented.

The article highlights several papers discussed at a meeting of the International Economic Association's (IEA) Council and Executive Committee in Rome, Italy in September 1956. The meeting featured several professors of economics including H. S. Ellis, L. Baudin and D. Delivanis. Information is presented on the future activities of the council. In addition, the council considered some applications for membership and a possible extension of the number of countries affiliated to the IEA.

Information about several papers discussed at a meeting conducted by the Steering Committee of the International Political Science Association (IPSA) in Cambridge, England from April 6 to 10, 1952 is presented. Participants of the event include professors J. Barents and M. Bridel. During the meeting, it was agreed that the second IPSA Congress will be conducted in the Hague, Netherlands. Attendees also agreed to expand the membership of IPSA.

The article outlines the program and topics explored at a round table discussion organized by the International Economic Association held in Monaco on September 10-13, 1950. It lists the experts from various countries who were specially invited to present a lecture or attend the event. The article then presents a background on the topic of the papers that had been prepared to fit into the discussion plan. Issues explored focused on the problem of long-term international balance.

Information about several papers discussed at a symposium during the 12th Congress of the International Association of Applied Psychology held from July 18-23, 1955 in London, England, is presented. C. B. Firsby calls on psychologists to pay more attention to the attitudes of the subject of their research. Professor Morris Viteles, in his paper entitled "The New Utopia," expressed concern about the relation of psychologist to society.

The article review the paper "Les conséquences économiques et industrialles de la Conférence de Genève," published in the October 1955 issue of "Monde nuov." The paper cites the prospects opened up by the Conference including the transition from the thermo-electric to the atomic era which would bring about an industrial revolution and the practical uses of nuclear energy and its derivatives which would make it possible to increase the speed of production.

The article presents information on the application for the best reseach paper award of the San Francisco Psychoanalytic Education Society on the application of psychoanalysis to the social sciences. The award will be $250 and shall be made only if the committee of judges feel that a deserving paper has been submitted.

The article examines the paper "Cto Pokazala XII sessija Economiceskovo i Social 'nono soveta O.O.N.," published in the June 1951 issue of "Trud." According the paper, the Twelfth Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Council held in Santiago, Chile, was a further example of the imperialist spirit inspiring the majority artificially created in the United Nations by the U.S.

The article examines the paper "Activité de la Cour internationale de Justice," published in the Vol. 6, 1950 issue of "Revue egvptienne de droit international." The paper focuses on certain questions submitted to the International Court of Justice. In an advisory opinion in March 1950, the Court held that the General Assembly could not admit a State to membership of the United Nations except upon the recommendation of the Security Council.

The article reviews two papers on the problems of European Union, which were published by the Foreign Policy Association in its March-April 1950 issue of its "Headlines" series. The first paper by Vera Micheles Dean explored the political, economic and psychological difficulties that could hinder the union of Europe. The second paper by J. K. Galbraith examined the position of the U.S. in relation to Europe.

The article reviews a paper about the establishment of the Far Eastern Commission in Japan, which was published in the August 1951 issue of "International Organization." The paper addressed the issues concerning the administration of Japan after its defeat by the allied nations. It explored the dispute between the U.S. and the Soviet Union concerning the control of occupation policy in Japan. It also discussed the compromise reached regarding the establishment of the Commission.

The article examines the paper "Le Pacte de l'Atlantique Nord," published in the Vol. 6, 1950 issue of "Revue Égyptienne de Droit international." The paper analyses the 14 articles of the North Atlantic Treaty whereby the signatories pledge themselves to settle their differences by peaceful means, to co-operate in developing their economic and military power and to exercise the right of self-defence recognized by the United Nations Charter.

The article examines the paper "La Conférence interaméricaine de Washington: son objectif, ses résultats," published in the June 1951 issue of "Revue Politique et Parlementaire." The paper focused on a conference which was convened to consider measures of defense against international communism. During the event, discussions about economics gave rise to a series of resolutions on topics such as economic cooperation and a declaration on prices.

Information about several papers discussed at the International Congress on Industrial Training, held in Rapallo, Italy on February 3 to 8, 1958 is presented. Conference attendees included psychology and sociology experts, vocational training teachers, industrial leaders and trade unionists. The event was sponsored by the European Productivity Agency and the International Organization of Employers.

Information about several papers discussed at the first meeting of the International Sociological Association's Research Sub-committee on Industrial Sociology on June 27 to 29, 1957 is presented. The meeting focused on issues concerning the participation of employees in management and the problem of ownership of industry.

The article presents information on the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) based on a paper by Dana Wolgress, published in the November 1955 issue of "Economie et Réalités Mondiales." The author asserts that the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade remains an adequate instrument for raising the world's standards of living through free trade, even as there are certain countries which resorted to new trade restrictions.

The article presents information on the International Labour Organization (ILO) based on the paper "Organisation Internationale du Travail: Trente-huitiéme session de la Conférence internationale du Travail," published in the July 1-15, 1955 issue of "Informations sociales (Genève)." The ILO discussed various problems during this session including the application of convention and recommendation and the position of workers who have migrated to underdeveloped countries.

The article a reviews of the paper "The Disarmament Question in a New Perspective," by P. Molier, in the October 1955 issue of "Venstres Maanedsbl." The disarmament question is characterized by proposal and counterproposal from the Soviet Union and the U.S. While the Soviet proposed disarmament and the involvement of the United Nations Security Council in disarmament violations, the U.S. offered a reduction of armaments.

A review of the article "Economic Doctrines Reflected in UN Reports," by R. F. Mikesell, published in the May 1954 issue of "American Economic Review, Papers and Proceedings," is presented. The United Nations' reports, which present their approach to the three basic problems of international balance, economic development and full employment, show a definite break away from classical economic theory.

The article reports on a meeting conducted by the International Political Science Association from April 5 to 10, 1954 in Florence, Italy. The meeting focused on various topics related to comparative government. Some of the papers tackled the nature, scope and purpose of the study of comparative government and politics, democratic control of foreign policy, contemporary revolutionary movements and research methodologies.

Information about several topics discussed at a meeting conducted by the Research Committee and Programme Committee of the International Sociological Association in Paris, France on December 22, 1951 is presented. Professor David Glass was elected chairman of the meeting. The assistant executive secretary reported that the First Conference papers and proposals had been mimeographed. The attendees agreed on conducting a Second Working Conference on Social Stratification and Social Mobility.

A review of the article "The Fund Agreement in the Courts," by Joseph Gold in the April 1951 issue of "Staff Papers" is presented. The Bretton Woods Agreements is discussed in this article. The courts in the signatory countries of the Agreements have applied them in two fields: that of the equivalence of exchanges and that of the international recognition of exchange regulations.

The article examines the paper "Will the United Nations succeed?" which was published in the June 1951 issue of "The National and English Review." According to the article, the success or failure of an international organization devoted to the maintenance of peace depends essentially on the attitude of the participating countries. The article notes that the United Nations can overcome any crisis if free nations endeavor to prove that their own system is superior to that of totalitarian States.

The article examines the paper "El Consejo de Europa," published in the January-March 1951 issue of "Cuadernos de Politica International." According to the article, the statutes of the Council of Europe are a compromise between the British proposal for a simple Committee of European Ministers and the French proposal for the election of a Consultative Assembly by the European Parliaments.

The article examines the paper "Soglasie storon pri ogovorkakh mezhdunarodnykh dogovorakh," published in the April 1951 issue of "Vestnik Moskovskowo Universiteta." According to the article, the reservations formulated by certain signatories to international agreements are the expression of the class nature of their political regime. Jurists are divided on the question as to whether reservations can be prepared only if all the signatories are in agreement.

The article presents information on the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) based on the paper "The Revision of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade," published in "Europa Archive." The author asserts that the authority of GATT would be strengthened with the revision agreements signed in 1955, which mandated countries to abandon all import restrictions. The 1955 agreements also planned to set up a machinery that would ensure the application of the agreements concluded.

The article presents information on the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) based on the paper "L'accord général sur les tarifs douaniers et le commerce." The author said that the organization made a number of exceptions to trade restrictions in the revision of the Agreement in March 1955, which constitute serious disadvantage. The organization considered whether it is possible to facilitate international exchange and ensure the international control of restrictions.

The article presents information on the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) based on the paper "Children and the Future of Nations," by L. W. Mayo. The author suggests that international agencies including the UNICEF, Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and International Labor Organization (ILO) must cooperate effectively in order to eliminate malnutrition and famine, control endemic diseases, reduce the death rate among infants and mothers and improve hygiene.