Social Science Research Council Annual Report, 1974-1975.

The Social Science Research Council's activities during its 50th anniversary year are summarized. In addition to presenting detailed accounts from 30 committees which comprise the Council, the report includes a staff essay on social development during early childhood. The report indicates that the Council pursued the advancement of research in the social sciences during fiscal 1974 in a variety of ways, including the establishment of several new committees of scholars; the improvement of training for research through summer institutes, conferences, and grants; and the encouragement of social science research publications. The major portion of the document reports on committee activities. The committees, grouped in categories that indicate their central interests, are concerned with advancing research on selected social science fields or topics through appraisal of needs and the planning and conduct of projects to meet them; the training, recruitment, and development of social science research personnel through fellowship or grant programs; increasing knowledge of particular areas of the world; and intercouncil cooperation. Also included are statements from the Ad Hoc Finance Committee, the committee for fellowships and grants, and a listing of publications. (Author/DB)