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This paper compares the agricultural patterns in the immediate umland of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with the crop theory in von Thünen's Isolated State. Although many of the assumptions upon which the Isolated State was built are not met in the study area, several striking empirical parallels can be seen. First, there is a ninety-five square mile eucalyptus forest surrounding the capital city, producing firewood and building material for the city. Even more significant is the shape of the forest which resembles the theoretical patterns suggested by Thünen that resulted from the introduction of an improved transportation surface into the Isolated State along which costs were drastically reduced. Eucalyptus forests are also found around smaller towns over much of Ethiopia in accordance with the idea that the small town in the Isolated State would produce its own land use zones. Vegetable production is found in close proximity to the city although vegetable and milk production do not occur together as suggested by Thünen. It is argued that this practice causes the milk supply of Addis Ababa to fall short of demand. In zones 3, 4, and 5 in the Isolated State, Thünen placed three zones of mixed farming of decreasing intensity. In the equivalent zone in the study area incipient zonation was discovered. A discussion of the problems associated with the Economic Man assumption in a plural society is presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents information on the increase of urbanization around the world. This article in particular addresses the housing situation in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia. Addis Ababa constitutes roughly 57 percent of the country's urban population but only 3-4 percent of the country's total population. The municipality covers a land area of some 218 square kilometers with the radius of the city roughly 7 to 9 kilometers. Addis Ababa as of 1974, is increasing by an estimated 50,000 inhabitants per year. The rate of immigration has also increased in the last decade and a half. The quality of housing in Addis Ababa is generally poor, particularly given the three-month rainy season and the coolness of the climate-- the city is over 8,000 feet above sea level. In 1961, a survey conducted in Addis Ababa showed that the average number of persons per household was 4.40, the average number of rooms per household was 2.19 and the average number of persons per room was 2.00. It has been concluded that the hosing situation has become more acute since the 1967 municipal census. While the population continues to increase at roughly 7 percent per year, the available housing stock has remained virtually stagnant.

Discusses the problems in urban unemployment and employment of women, and other economic factors in Ethiopia. Contention on how to address urban unemployment in the country; Result of income-substitution growth policies; Recommendations.

Discusses the role of the Chilalo Agricultural Development Unit project in the rural change in the agricultural sector in the province of Arussi in Ethiopia. Relationship of the project to the concept of a package-program approach to rural change; Challenges presented by political difficulties in the country; Formation of the project as an independent unit.

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The article discusses the impact of education on non-scientific beliefs in Ethiopia. Ethiopia, with the technical advice and economic assistance of the United Nations, the United States, and other free countries of the Western World, is making a valiant effort to bridge a thousand-year gap in development. She is investing over one-fourth of her national income in educational programs in the effort to bring about literacy, changes in attitudes, in behavior, and in methods. While technical information and adequate budget are essential elements in achieving the goal of transition to modernity, an equally essential element is knowledge of the people who are involved in the dynamic processes of change. Malaria is one of the greatest health problems in Ethiopia. American advisers of a malaria-control team have expressed the hope that the disease can be eliminated within a decade. The academic curriculum for the government-sponsored schools introduces the scientific study of malaria in the fourth grade; yet one can hear Ethiopian teachers insisting that malaria can be prevented by eating garlic and that the best treatment for the disease is to eat butter that is 15 or 20 years old.

This article presents data on semi-desert vegetation in the southern Afar Depression of Ethiopia. The April rains bring about most of the vegetational activity in the area, and the field work for this study was done during April 1965, about 3 weeks after the first rain of the season. The soil in the study was moist and one heavy rain occurred during the 3 days of the sampling period. Woody plants were counted, and species of other plants were simply listed. A total of eighteen stands of ten plots each was sampled and soil samples were collected from at least five places in each stand, and the composite for each stand were analysed.

The article looks at pediatric care in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It shows how foreign missions and foreign aid are contributing to the country's development and one example is the Swedish Agency for International Assistance. In 1957, The Ethio-Swedish Projects in the Field of Health were begun. Three projects were agreed upon by the Ethiopian and Swedish governments. These are the Ethio-Swedish Pediatric Clinic, the Ethio-Swedish Health Center Project and the Children's Nutrition Unit. It also describes a variety of diseases that are prevalent in the region. These include gastroenteritis, upper respiratory tract infection, rickets and malnutrition.

Approximately 200 university sociology students in Ethiopia, in rating % selected occupations, placed governmental positions at or near the top with unskilled positions near the bottom. Authority and power were leading reasons for high placement. Comparative ratings of the same or similar Ethiopian and American occupations Provided a high correlation coefficient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reflects on the educational and social problem faced by Ethiopia. It involves achieving a balance between the growth of the economy and the growth of educational facilities, and certain decisions that affects the rate at which educational systems develop, the shape of the educational pyramid and the quality of education. This section also offers certain situations that will helpful in studying Ethiopia's educational growth with reference to: the demographic background, the nature of the economy, and the structure of the educational system.

Reports on the relief program organized by the Ethiopian Nurses Association aimed to bring assistance to the regions in the country that have been affected by droughts. Bases of the program; Move done by "International Nursing Review" to assist the association to carry out the program.