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The Russian image of the artist as a prophet is generally regarded as a verbal construct, developed through literary tradition. This paper introduces a new perspective: the role of the visual arts. Focusing on the relationship between Aleksandr Ivanov (1806-58) and Nikolai Gogol' (1809-52), it argues that Ivanov's visual treatment of prophecy (in 'The Appearance of the Messiah to the People*, 1333-57) interacted with and influenced Gogol's literary approach (in Dead Souls, 'The Portrait*, Selected Passages from Correspondence with Friends). Tensions over the relative value of the image and the word in creating new forms of religious art and competition over assuming the role of leading prophet led to a crisis point in their relationship around 1848. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We studied the sexual behaviors of young, unmarried women living in rural China with a special focus on sexual debut, sexual risk-taking behaviors, and reproductive health consequences. The analysis was based on 40 in-depth interviews with young women who had undergone induced abortion, as well as information from focus group discussions. Study participants identified pornographic videos, parents ' tacit approval, and even encouragement as factors instigating their sexual debut. Reasons for unprotected intercourse included spontaneous sexual activity, misconceptions about fertility and the effective use of contraceptives, and the lack of negotiation skills. The results indicate the importance of making reproductive health education more accessible to rural populations in China, a group usually considered to be more traditional and less likely to engage in premarital sex. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Provides information on the role of the recognition that the image of the writer as a prophetic figure in the development of the Russian literary tradition. Objectives of writers who sought to model their literary tradition on the biblical idea of prophecy; Overviews of the essays on theurgic aesthetics the method of validation of the writer's prophetic status; Validation of the prophet in Hebrew tradition.

Identifies a range of literary strategies that evolved in response to the disparity between the high standard of moral purity, which was a prerequisite for the Hebrew prophet, and the much laxer moral standards of Russian writers who adopted the role model. Historical context that determined the interpretation of Aleksandr Pushkin's poem 'Prorok'; Referral to the poet as a prophetic figure.

Using a national survey of facilities governed by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), we examine the sociospatial distribution of a much larger group of hazardous materials handlers than did previous environmental equity studies. Overall we find that RCRA-governed facilities are more likely to be sited in working-class neighborhoods with lower percentages of minority residents. We do not find evidence of stark environmental inequities. RCRA facilities, however, are close to neighborhoods with a higher percentage of minority residents. And in nonmetropolitan areas, they are slightly more likely to be located in neighborhoods with a higher percentage of black residents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Evaluates the significance of the ideal of prophecy to the life and works of religious philosopher and poet Vladimir Solov'ev. His contribution to the development of the Russian literary tradition; Role of the prophetic ideal in his philosophical writings; Attempt to validate the Russian prophetic tradition; Survey of his prophetic image among Russian writers.

Although AIDS prevention campaigns need to target population segments that are at highest risk to be effective, little is known about how various sources of AIDS information vary by race, education, and age. To determine the most common communication channels for AIDS information reported by Blacks and Whites, the authors interviewed 1,769 adults in Baltimore, Maryland, to obtain data on nine common sources of information about AIDS and analyzed their reports by race, age, and education. Television and newspapers were the most common sources but varied little across groups. National and local public health agencies, as well as medical doctors and dentists, were more commonly reported by Blacks than by Whites. Religious organizations were much more commonly reported by Blacks than by Whites. Public health organizations working collaboratively with religious organizations and health care providers might be more effective in developing AIDS prevention strategies than has been considered previously. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]