Canada - INO - Environment
:: Protecting the environment, enhancing recycling techniques and monitoring pollution levels is of major concern for both government and industry. INO has been successful in developing systems that respond to these requirements. Issues: science; , remote sensing, detection, micro-mirrors, fluoride fibers, container identification , electronic commerce, recycling, plastics, robot vision , computer vision , quality control Location: Quebec.
Canada - RadWaste.org
:: THE directory of nuclear, radiation amd radwaste related resources on the internet. Issues: energy; environment; education; science; waste management. Location: Toronto, ON.
Canada - The Telson Spur: A Way Station for Snark Hunters
:: A metalist of mainly academic resources organized on the
theme of necessity vs. contingency in the study of time
and evolution. Issues: science; anti-authoritarianism;environment;faith;future;global understanding;ideation;interfaith;space. Location: Sidney.
Taiwan - MODERN ZEN SOCIETY
:: A Modern Style of Zen Combining Buddhist Prajna and Madhyamika Thought with the Spirit of Modern Science and Humanism Issues: spiritual; Modern Zen;Li Yuansong. Location: Taipei.
UK - New Renaissance Magazine
:: An international quarterly magazine with a holistic perspective on ecology, economics, politics, science, spirituality and the arts Issues: economics; social justice; spirituality; education; the arts Location: London.
Netherlands - Social Criticism Review
:: A selection of top readings on modern society and its ills. Focuses on alienation between man, nature and a dysfunctional technical complex. Issues: politics; civil liberties; disarmament; environment; future; media; science; Third World. Location: Delft.
Creation And/Or Evolution: An Islamic Perspective
:: Describes an Islamic theory of creation that is not incompatible with evolution. He accomplishes this by weaving together insights from modern science, the Qur’an, and pre-Renaissance Muslim history. Issues: literature; Religion,Philosophy,Nature,History,Non Fiction Location: Adrian, MI 49221.
Progressive Science Institute
:: An independent educational organization that publishes books elaborating on "univironmental determinism" the scientific philosophy developed by Borchardt (1984) in "The Scientific Worldview". Being strictly scientific, this philosophy eschews religious and spiritualist notions, all of which are considered detrimental to scientific theory and to the development of a non-fatalistic and non-solipsistic personal philosophy. Issues: science; scientific worldview; scientific philosophy; univironmental determinism; theory. Location: Berkeley, CA 94705.
Florida Panther Society
:: FPS--a non-profit organization dedicated to saving the Florida panther through public awareness and support of panther reintroduction programs Issues: endangered species; environment; wildlife; science Location: White Springs, FL 32096.
State University of West Georgia--Educational Excellence
:: Although State University of West Georgia offers several nationally
recognized and accredited programs and a cooperative doctoral program on
our campus, our students say we still provide a superb personal learning
environment for them. In contrast with our competing universities,
100% of our courses are taught by "real" faculty--none by teaching
assistants. Issues: education; economics; future; jobs; literacy; trade; self help; science; students. Location: Carrollton, GA 30118.
The Optimist Party
:: Seeking to reform our fundamental cultural values in
order to bring them in alignment with the demands
of technological society. Issues: future; politics; science; spiritual; transformation; workplace democracy; environment; Location: Atlanta, GA 30339.
School of Public and Environmental Affairs
:: Public university school dedicated to making a difference! Issues: environment; Environmental science; public health; public affairs and policy; urban management. Location: Bloomington, IN 47405.
Association for Women in Computing - Baltimore, Maryland
:: Developing a chapter in Baltimore, Maryland. AWC is a national organization founded in 1978. We are now seeking potential members in the Baltimore area. Issues: computer networking; women; jobs; mentoring; networking; science; telecommunications; internet. Location: Baltimore, MD 21201.
Institute for Energy and Environmental Research
:: A nonprofit group bringing scientific excellence to public policy issues to promote the democratization of science and a healthier environment. Issues: disarmament; nuclear; environment; energy; economics. Location: Takoma Park, MD 20912.
ENDespair:Hope & Healing to Transform the World of Work
:: Mission: To discuss downsizing, heal despair, increase social responsibility, prepare people for change. How: Develop a coalition of concerned organizations and individuals, provide coaching, mediation, consulting services, public forums, emotional and spiritual counseling, research, writing. Focus is on healing the heart and soul of individuals, and through them, society. Non-profit charitable project of the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Lifebridge Foundation grantee in 1997 and again in 1998. Issues: jobs; downsizing; workplace issues; social change; spirituality; conflict resolution; corporate responsibility; counseling; education. Location: New York, NY 10025.
Genotoxicity & Environmental Mutagenicity Society (GEMS)
:: GEMS is a nonprofit regional society (located in central NC) established for scientists and others interested in the toxicology of environmental agents. It sponsors two scientific meetings per year and additional seminars on the research findings from genotoxicity studies, and interprets the potential effects as they may relate to humans and the environment. Genotoxicity comprises mutagenic, cytogenetic, and related genetic effects, which may occur naturally or may be induced by environmental contaminants. Issues: science; environment; mutagenicity; carcinogenicity; toxicology; genomics; genetics. Location: Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
475 Gate Five Rd., Suite 300
Sausalito, CA 94965
edit: 415-331-5650 subscription: 800-383-1394
source: Utne Reader. nominated for: Emerging Issues
Washington, DC 20005-1503
Issues: peace; economics; education; economic conversion; global understanding. Description: A new organization seeking a vast increase in funding for activities which promote understanding and cooperation among nations divided by cultural and ideological differences. One of its goals is to pass a law committing an amount equal to 1% of the defense budget for citizen and cultural exchanges and cooperative international ventures in science, business, the arts, education, and other fields. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Children's Television Workshop
1 Lincoln Plaza
New York, NY 10023 Phone: (212)595-3456
Affiliate: Children's Television Workshop. Issues: media; education; film; science; children. Description: Entertaining and informative articles for 8- to 14-year-olds, on all aspects of science, computers, scientists, and children who are learning about or practicing science. Contacts(s): Jonathan Rosenbloom (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
CRISES Press, Inc.
1716 SW Williston Rd.
Gainesville, FL 32608-4049 Phone: (904)335-2200
Issues: education; media; justice; environment; press. Description: A news annual selection tool in the social and environmental sciences for public and college libraries. Essential to fill the gaps left by government, corporations, and media and to build well-balanced collections. Over 100 thought-provoking books and journals excluded from mainstream publishing, marketing, and reviews. Contacts(s): Charles Willett (President), Lisa Barr (Secretary) Publisher: CRISES Press, Inc. Published Date: 7/91. Page#: c50. Subscriptions: $12/yr.; $20/3 yrs. Frequency: Annual. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1991. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Academic Research Information System (ARIS)
2940 16th St., #314
San Francisco, CA 94103-3688 Phone: (415)558-8133
Affiliate: Academic Research Information System (ARIS). Issues: spiritual; education; philanthropy. Description: Grant and fellowship programs of private organizations and federal government agencies. Published in three editions: "Creative Arts and Humanities Report," "Social and Natural Sciences Report", and "Biomedical Sciences Report". Each issue includes 125-200 listings. Classified by broad subject area. Contacts(s): Betty L. Traynor (Editor) Publisher: Academic Research Information System (ARIS). Page#: c45. Frequency: Every 6 weeks. Fax: (415)558-8135. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
475 Riverside Dr., Suite 1274
New York, NY 10115-1274 Phone: (212)870-2500
Issues: politics; education; students. Description: Innovative insights into the political sciences. offering an excellent curriculum for the politically-minded person. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
War Resisters League
339 Lafayette St.
New York, NY 10012-2725 Phone: (212)228-0450
Affiliate: War Resistors League, National War Tax Resistance Co-ordinating Committee, Conscience & Military Tax Campaign. Issues: peace; Third World; economics; war tax; disarmament; economic conversion; intervention; foreign policy; taxation. Description: A project of the War Resisters League, National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee, Conscience and Military Tax Campaign, that is designed to respond to the social crisis in the US and the related need for change in US foreign policy. Copies of the ARS EZ Peace Form available. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1333 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-4707 Phone: (202)326-6400
Issues: education; justice; science. Description: Founded to respond to concerns about violations of basic human rights of scientists, engineers, and science students, and restrictions on international scientific communications. Prepares recommendations in response to cases involving important scientific principles. In the past, it has focused on human right violations of scientists in Eastern Bloc countries. Other Resources: See REPORT ON SCIENCE AND HUMAN RIGHTS and SCIENTIST under periodicals. Contacts(s): Richard C. Atkinson (President), Walter E. Massey (Chairman) Established: 1977. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Association of Biology Teachers
11250 Roger Bacon Dr., #19
Reston, VA 22090-5202 Phone: (703)471-1134
Affiliate: National Association of Biology Teachers. Issues: environment; education; science. Description: A nationally recognized journal that highlights research findings, innovative teaching strategies, laboratory exercises and reviews publications, computer programs and videos. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5410 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814-2199 Phone: (301)897-8616
Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species; conservation. Description: The world's oldest and largest organization dedicated to strengthening the fisheries profession, advancing fisheries science, and conserving fisheries resources. Publishes four major journals and is also a major publisher of reference works including textbooks and manuals. Other Resources: See the DIRECTORY OF NORTH AMERICAN FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENTISTS. Contacts(s): Carl R. Sullivan (Executive Director) Dues: $43.50/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
216 S. Clark Dr., #103
Tempe, AZ 85281-3072 Phone: (602)921-0433
Issues: energy; environment; renewables; solar; appropriate technology. Description: AHA supports a transition from fossil fuels to solar hydrogen technologies including fuel cells. It is dedicated to education, research and science and believes an information gap exists within the scientific and educational community, industry, the political establishment, the media, and the public. A grassroots organization that wants to help make a lasting transition from the fossil depletion economy, to a renewable solar-hydrogen economy. Other Resources: See newsletter, HYDROGEN TODAY! and JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN magazine. Publications list available. Contacts(s): Roy McAlister (President), Herb Hayden (Vice-President, Engineering) Fax: (602)967-6601. Established: 1990. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
730 11th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001-4510 Phone: (202)628-1500
Issues: environment; agriculture; health; education; research; science. Description: The institute strives to coordinate the efforts of persons engaged in biological research, education and other applications of the biological sciences including agriculture, the environment and medicine. Other Resources: Produces a monthly journal and bimonthly newsletter. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Public Health Association
1015 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-2605 Phone: (202)789-5600
Affiliate: American Public Health Association. Issues: health; public health. Description: Covers all aspects of public health science and practice. Contacts(s): Seiko Baba Brodbeck Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
79 Central Park W
New York, NY 10023-6006 Phone: (212)769-5886
Issues: environment; education; wildlife/endangered species; global understanding; science; research. Description: The museum covers the history of the world from the natural view, i.e. geological, environmental, and wildlife changes. Other Resources: See NATURAL HISTORY MAGAZINE. Contacts(s): Joseane Daher (Photographer) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
146 Mt. Auburn St.
Cambridge, MA 02138-5704
Issues: politics; future. Description: A new liberal political and social science magazine that is trying to reshape the liberal agenda. Deals with pressing national issues of the day and features such well noted writers as Robert Kuttner. Solutions-oriented. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1811 Q St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1613 Phone: (202)265-3808
Issues: arts; education; politics; science. Description: Articles on science, politics, literature, the arts, etc. Book reviews. Contacts(s): Joseph Epstein (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Box 668
Ipswich, MA 01938-0668
Description: See PERSPECTIVES ON SCIENCE AND CHRISTIAN FAITH under periodicals. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Continuum Publishing Co.
370 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10017-6503 Phone: (800)638-3030
Issues: feminism. Description: In four volumes, about 1,000 American fiction writers, poets, writers in the social sciences, magazine and newspaper writers, and others, including a considerable number of contemporary figures. Listings are essentially critical bibliographies and include an evaluation of the importance of the author's work, a bibliography and biographical information. Contacts(s): Lina Mainiero, Langdon Lynne Faust (Editors) Publisher: Continuum Publishing Co. Published Date: 10/91. Page#: 500-600/vol. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)332-9110
Affiliate: Center For Science in the Public Interest. Issues: agriculture; environment; health; hazardous waste; nutrition; consumer protection. Description: Making consumer demand known to supermarkets, grocers, and government officials will stimulate the production and availability of contaminant-free food. That is the goal of ASF. It is supported by a coalition of over 80 consumer, environmental, farm and rural advocacy groups. Other Resources: See SAFE FOOD ACTION and THE SAFE-FOOD GAZETTE newsletters; FREE RANGE MEAT DIRECTORY. Contacts(s): Roger Blobaum (ASF Director), Michael F. Jacobson (Executive Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
322 8th Ave.
New York, NY 10001-8001 Phone: (212)807-8400
Affiliate: Amnesty International. Issues: justice. Description: "Serious concerns about torture and rights violations of political prisoners are covered here. Emphasis is on prisoners of conscience adopted by the sponsoring organization and on organizational news." C.C. Contacts(s): Ron Lajoie Price: $4/ea. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1966. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
American Anthropological Association
1703 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-2501 Phone: (504)388-5942
Affiliate: American Anthropological Association. Issues: education; justice. Description: "Using humanistic thinking in their discipline, these anthropologists make the human endeavor the point of their work. Their publication is written in a down-to-earth style that the anthropology students as well as the professional will enjoy reading." Contacts(s): Miles Richardson, (202)232-8800. Publisher: Geoscience Publications. Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1974. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PROFESSIONS.
Box 298
Livingston, KY 40445-0298 Phone: (606)453-2105
Issues: energy; economics; education; environment; agriculture; science; community investment; appropriate technology. Description: Makes science and technology responsive to the needs of the poor in central Appalachia through demonstration of low-cost housing, organic gardening and renewable energy projects, publication of A.T. materials and environmental education literature and reports. Other Resources: Free publications list. Contacts(s): Al Fritsch Subscriptions: $5/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 3.4M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1977. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1522 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1202 Phone: (202)408-0742
Issues: feminism; education; science. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2463
Berne, NY 12023 Phone: (518)872-1804
Issues: environment; wetlands. Description: Created to promote and enhance protection and management of wetland resources and to better apply science to such management efforts. Seeks to strengthen state, federal, and local wetlands programs by facilitating and improving effective federal, state, and local cooperation, and by integrating public, private, and academic efforts to achieve wetland protection and management goals. Other Resources: Publishes a quarterly newsletter. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
745 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116-2636
Issues: politics; education; economics; arts; literature. Description: In-depth articles on public issues, politics, social sciences, education, business, literature, and the arts, with emphasis on information rather than opinion. Contacts(s): William Whitworth (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Rodale Press
33 Minor St.
Emmaus, PA 18098-0099
Issues: environment; health; recreation. Description: Articles on self-propelled backcountry travel: backpacking, technique, kayaking/canoeing, mountaineering, nordic skiing, health, natural science. Contacts(s): John Viehman (Executive Editor) Publisher: Rodale Press. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Writers.
Rt 3, Box 20B
Hagerstown, MD 21740 Phone: (800)638-3030
Issues: energy; justice; environment; health. Description: Reference and professional books on energy, social and behavioral sciences, criminal law and justice, psychology, housing and real estate, health policy, and administration business, finance and economics. Other Resources: Free book catalog. Published ENERGY: THE NEXT 20 YEARS by Hans H. Landsberg; and, PEACE RESOURCE BOOK (1988). Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 404954
Brooklyn, NY 11240-4954 Phone: (718)499-3822
Issues: arts; energy; education; science. Description: Founded by a biologist and writer to publish books on science and art for the layperson. A fundamental aim of the press is to promote wider appreciation and understanding of art and science as basic human activities. Established: 1989. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
130 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10011-4306 Phone: (212)242-8000
Issues: justice; economics; politics; education; arts; minorities; science; culture. Description: Articles on money management, careers, political issues, entrepreneurship, high technology, and lifestyles for black professionals. Profiles. Contacts(s): Earl Graves (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Box 429
Garberville, CA 95542-0429 Phone: (707)986-7272
Contacts(s): Alison Davidson Fax: (707)986-7272. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Napra.
Box 2845
San Bernardino, CA 92406-2845
Issues: arts; justice; demographics; politics; literature; culture. Description: "We publish and distribute scholarly books in the Humanities and Social Sciences for the library and academic markets. All of our books are published in open-ended, monographic series, including: THE MILFORD SERIES: POPULAR WRITERS OF TODAY; Stokvis Studies in HISTORICAL CHRONOLOGY AND THOUGHT; I.O. Evans Studies in the PHILOSOPHY AND CRITICISM OF LITERATURE; Clipper Studies in the American Theater; Borgo BioViews; Bibliographies of Modern Authors; etc." Contacts(s): Robert Reginald Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
630 3rd Ave., 5th Fl.
New York, NY 10017-6705 Phone: (212)818-1130
Issues: labor; economics; justice; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; unions. Description: BOYCOTT TWA -- They are accused of unfair labor practices. Other Resources: To protest, write to: Carl Icahn, TWA, 605 Third Ave., New York, NY 10158. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Interface Press
Box 42211
Los Angeles, CA 90042-0211 Phone: (213)223-2500
Issues: future; health; spiritual; education; psychology; ideation; science; research; transformation; analysis. Description: A newsletter "married to the art and poetry now known to illuminate the scientific quest" integrating scientific findings with promising leads and ideas in other arenas, providing practical tools for clarifying interrelationships between disciplines. "The dead horse in this case is the reductionist, linear paradigm that has dominated Western thought...Nature is biased toward evolution, spirit and imagination. It's time for the hidden agenda of sensible people to become the cultural mandate." Other Resources: Founder, Marilyn Ferguson, authored AQUARIAN CONSPIRACY and THE BRAIN REVOLUTION. Her new book, THE NEW COMMON SENSE: Secrets of the Visionary Life, is slated for early next year. NEW SENSE was formerly the BRAIN/MIND BULLETIN. Contacts(s): Marilyn Ferguson (Founder/Executive Editor) Page#: 4. Price: $3.75/ea. Bulk Prices: Inquire. Subscriptions: $35/yr, $50 institution. Frequency: 12/yr. Circulation: 10M. Other:(800)553-MIND. Established: 1975. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Bucknell University
Bucknell Hall
Lewisburg, PA 17837-2030 Phone: (717)524-1184
Issues: arts; education; science. Description: "An interdisciplinary book-journal, each issue devoted to a major theme or movement in humanities or sciences..." Page#: 196. Price: $18/ea. Subscriptions: $36/yr. Frequency: 2/yr. Circulation: 500. Established: 1941. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Materials Research Lab
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802-4802
Issues: education; energy; environment; science. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1716 SW Williston Rd.
Gainesville, FL 32608-4049 Phone: (904)335-2200
Issues: education; media; justice; environment; press. Description: Critical Research Institute for Social and Environmental Sciences displays books and journals to librarians at ALA conferences with their Alternative Book Exhibit. "Marketing alternative publications that don't paper over the problems", it is entirely supported by publisher fees. Other Resources: Publishes a descriptive catalog. (Planned, 1992) It will be publishing a library book-selection tool reviewing titles overlooked or misrepresented by CHOICE, LIBRARY JOURNAL, etc. To be supported by subscriptions. Contacts(s): Charles Willett (President), Lisa Barr (Secretary) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1991. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
241 First Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1639
Issues: environment; education; science/technology; youth; childhood education. Description: Complete manuscripts for ages 7 to 12: biography, science, nature, history, photo essays; historical fiction for ages 6 to 10. Contacts(s): Rebecca Poole (Editor) Page#: 10-15. Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
1436 U St. NW, #301
Washington, DC 20009-3997 Phone: (202)638-1706
Issues: feminism; spiritual; demographics; population; pro-choice; faith; family planning. Description: A national education organization that supports the right to legal reproductive health care, especially to family planning and abortion. CFFC also works to reduce the incidence of abortion and to increase women's choices in childbearing and through advocacy of social and economic programs for women, families, and children. Other Resources: Publishes journal, CONSCIENCE. Contacts(s): Denise Shannon (Director of Communications), Frances Kissling (President) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Department of Political Science
Columbia University
New York, NY 10027
Description: See NEW POLITICAL SCIENCE under periodicals. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
312 Linton Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1044
Issues: education; science. Description: Articles on sciences, humanities, and interdisciplinary topics. Contacts(s): R.K. Meiners (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-9991 Phone: (415)723-5924
Issues: environment; education; conservation. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)332-9110
Issues: politics; health; education; economics; environment; hazardous waste; nutrition; consumer protection; preventive; science; government accountability. Description: Provides the public with reliable, up-to-date information about the effects of science/technology on society, chief focus on food/health; developing a national health policy which features health promotion and disease prevention; investigates, monitors and exposes industry and government's failure to implement a sound nutrition/health policy for US. The nation's leading consumer group, best known for work on food labeling, additives, deceptive advertising, organic agriculture and watchdogging. Other Resources: NUTRITION ACTION NEWSLETTER, books, posters, computer software, videos, and slide charts. See, also, Americans for Safe Food. Contacts(s): Richard Layman (Marketing Division) Fax: (202)265-4954. Established: 1971. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
319 Concord Rd.
Weston, MA 02193-1310 Phone: (617)242-9606
Affiliate: Pax Christi. Issues: peace; spiritual; faith. Contacts(s): Michael W. Hovey (Executive Director) Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Central American Resource Center
Box 2327
Austin, TX 78768-2327 Phone: (512)476-9841
Affiliate: Central American Resource Center. Issues: Third World; Central America. Description: "A compilation of current news articles from some 10 US and Mexican newspapers, the NewsPak is the best objective source of news on Central America. The New York Times and the Christian Science Monitor are typical reprint sources. For the breadth of its reprints, this compilation is highly recommended." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Luz Guerra Price: Free. Subscriptions: $38/yr. Frequency: 26/yr. Established: 1986. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
11A Commercial Blvd.
Novato, CA 94949 Phone: (415)883-2353
Issues: education; politics. Description: Specializes in college-level texts (primarily paperback supplements) in anthropology and political science with strong appeal to the general reader. Fax: (415)883-4280. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
4532 Cherryvale Ave.
Soquel, CA 95073-9748 Phone: (415)321-2449
Issues: environment; energy; arts; wind; efficiency. Description: "We are now publishing material from the writing public at large, and authors are invited to submit manuscripts in fields of art, architecture, energy and the environment, and science. Most recent books are THE WIND POWER BOOK, THE ECOLOGY OF FREEDOM, and THE DAY AFTER MIDNIGHT." Contacts(s): Michael Riordan Established: 1976. Type: publisher. Source: ok.
The Young Naturalist Foundation
56 The Esplanade, #306
Toronto, ON-M5E 1A7 CANADA
Affiliate: Young Naturalist Foundation. Issues: education; environment; youth; childhood. Description: Chickadee is a science and nature magazine for 3-9 year-olds. It's a "hands-on" publication designed to entertain and educate. Each 32-page issue contains photos, illustrations, stories and poems, puzzles, a science experiment and a pull out poster. Contacts(s): Lizauu Flatt (Editor), Carolyn Meredith (Managing Editor) Page#: 32. Frequency: 10x a year. Fax: (416) 868-6009. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 236
Chanhassen, MN 55317-0236
Issues: education; youth. Description: "Activities for today's kids and parents." Educational activities, puzzles, games in reading, language, math, science, cooking, music, and art. Articles about history, animals, and geography. Contacts(s): Peggy Simenson, Jeanne Palmer (Editors) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
3700 13th St. NE
Washington, DC 20017-2519 Phone: (202)635-2757
Affiliate: Center of Concern. Issues: Third World; peace; justice; foreign policy. Description: An association of more than 60 US NGO's which have pledged to work on US policy issues in Sudan, Somalia, and Ethiopia. The formation of the Coalition is a reflection of the growing concern on the part of many that the root cause of the crisis facing the peoples of the Horn must begin to be addressed by US policy, and that band-aids are no longer sufficient to salve the conscience of the US public. Contacts(s): John Pendergast (Co-Chair) Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Jewish Committee
165 E. 56th St.
New York, NY 10022-2709 Phone: (212)751-4000
Affiliate: American Jewish Committee. Issues: spiritual; Third World; faith; Middles East. Description: Articles on contemporary issues, Jewish affairs, social sciences, community life, religious thought, cultural. Serious fiction; book reviews. Contacts(s): Norman Podhoretz (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Box 717
Palo Alto, CA 94302-0717 Phone: (415)322-3778
Issues: peace; education; energy; labor; science. Description: A national organization working on issues concerning technology, peace, privacy, workplace, and education. Other Resources: CPSR NEWSLETTER. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Uris Building #476
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-0001
Affiliate: International Peace Science Society. Issues: peace. Description: "Academic in nature with an abundance of footnotes, this journal could be useful for the peace scholar. Its goal is international relations based on discussions, not fighting." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Manas Chatterji Price: $10/ea. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: Irregular. Established: 1974. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PEACE.
Catholics For Free Choice
1436 U St. NW, #301
Washington, DC 20009-3997 Phone: (202)638-1706
Affiliate: Catholics For Free Choice. Issues: feminism; spiritual; demographics; pro-choice; faith; family planning; population. Description: A journal of pro-choice Catholic opinion. Circulation includes members of Congress, librarians, clergy, and journalists. Focuses on ideas and values, it takes a leading role in bringing the ethical discussion on reproductive rights and other issues into the public arena. CFFC, a national educational organization, supports the right to legal reproductive health care, especially to family planning and abortion. It also works to reduce the incidence of abortion and to increase women's programs. Contacts(s): Denise Shannon (Communications Director), Frances Kissling (President) Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 10M. Fax: (202)332-7995. Labels: 5,000. Established: 1973. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4534 1/2 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105-4528 Phone: (206)547-0952
Issues: peace; draft; disarmament; war tax. Description: Advises resisters and encourages war tax resistance. Seeks signatures on resolutions that state that when 100,000 is reached all will resist military taxes together. Recognizes the importance of withholding on a large scale in order to assert US citizen's rights of conscience. In support of the Peace Tax Fund Bill which, if passed would permit the full payment of taxes for nonviolent, non-military programs. Other Resources: Literature list available; CMTC Information Packet (incl. Wm. Durland's "People Pay For Peace" on war tax refusal); see CONSCIENCE AND MILITARY TAX CAMPAIGN, with information, ideas, and strategies about the War Tax Resistance Movement. Established: 1979. Type: organization; campaign. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4534 1/2 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105-4528 Phone: (206)547-0952
Affiliate: Conscience and Military Tax Campaign. Issues: peace; draft; disarmament; war tax. Description: This newsletter reports on taxes and how they are used to fuel the military machine in this country. Also, on the ways this is being combated by people and the Campaign. Established: 1979. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1015 18th St. NW, #1000
Washington, DC 20036-5216 Phone: (202)429-5660
Issues: environment; conservation; wildlife/endangered species; forests. Description: A membership organization whose mission is to help develop the capacity to sustain biological diversity and the ecosystems and ecological processes that support life on Earth. Works with private organizations, government agencies, and universities in many tropical countries to develop the capacity to preserve critical habitats through effective eco-projects. Provides assistance in science, fundraising, management training, conservation planning, legal and policy analysis and public education. Other Resources: See TROPICUS newsletter. Contacts(s): Charles J. Hedlund (Chairman), Peter Seligman (President) Dues: $15/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1968 Green Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2557 Phone: (313)775-6600
Contacts(s): Jack Lousma (President), Robert John Bishop (Editor) Office Address: 2853 Jolly Rd, Okemos, MI 48864-3547., 2250 Pierce Rd, Saginaw, MI 48710--0001. Type: organization. Source: Who.
Box 134003
Ann Arbor, MI 48113-4003 Phone: (313)471-4673
Contacts(s): Buzz Sellman Fax: (313)663-6622. Type: organization. Source: Who.
30 Irving Place, 9th Fl.
New York, NY 10003-2303 Phone: (212)420-1133
Issues: economics; environment; peace; alternative markets; boycott; green consumer; boycotts. Description: A research organization which publishes newsletter and studies on corporate social responsibility, the environment and defense spending. Ms. Marlin recently won the Right Livelihood Award. Also initiated the Campaign for Cleaner Corporaions with priorities to identify the nation's worst corporate environmental offenders. Other Resources: See SHOPPING FOR A BETTER WORLD, THE BETTER WORLD INVESTMENT GUIDE, INVESTING IN AMERICA'S CORPORATE CONSCIENCE, and COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC PRIORITIES RESEARCH REPORT. See Committee for National Security; and Corporate Environmental Data Clearinghouse. Contacts(s): Alice Tepper Marlin (President), Myra Alperson (Director for Social Responsibility) Other:(800)729-4237. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1969. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 4895
Louisville, KY 40204-1527
Issues: peace; energy; education; global understanding; appropriate technology; science. Description: An education project which provides an introduction to this century's information explosion. Examines widely held assumptions in light of current technological capacities and provides information supporting the contention that humanity now possesses the technical capacity to eliminate hunger, overpopulation, environmental destruction, and nuclear war. Supports people in taking individual responsibility to act on this opportunity by working toward a unified world. Contacts(s): Michael Kessler Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Department of Sociology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403 Phone: (503)686-5039
Affiliate: Insurgent Sociologist. Issues: demographics; justice; economics; alterantives. Description: "Militant sociologists unite to write on alternative theories and applications of their social science discipline. Reform of society, moving from an emphasis on private property to a new concern for human needs, is their commitment." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Val Burris Price: $5/ea. Subscriptions: $15, $25 institution. Frequency: 3/yr. Established: 1969. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PROFESSIONS.
53 Hickory Hill
Tappan, NY 10983
Description: See SCIENCE AND NATURE (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
c/o Island Press
Box 7
Covelo, CA 95428-0007 Phone: (202)232-7933
Issues: environment; energy. Description: Provides students and general readers with a working knowledge of the scientific and technical terminology associated with environmental studies and appraisals of current issues. In addition to the comprehensive text, the book has many useful diagrams tables, a list of resources addresses, and a guide to further reading. Tables, charts, graphs, appendix. Contacts(s): Andrew Porteous Publisher: Island Press. Page#: 399. Price: $33/paper. Other:Orders (800)828-1302. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.
123 N. 3rd St., #716
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1666
Issues: education; youth. Description: 400+ organizations for young people covering a variety of interests, including sports, religion, conservation, careers, political activities, hobbies and social activities, science and technology, and global/peace issues. Formerly published by Father Flanagan's Boys Home. Contacts(s): Judith Erickson Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc. Published Date: 1991. Page#: 155. Price: $16.95/ea. Frequency: Biennial. Fax: (612)337-5050. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Oryx Press
4041 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85012-3330 Phone: (800)457-6799
Issues: education; research; science. Description: 4,000+ research grants available from government, business, foundation, and private sources. Other Resources: BBS: DIALOG Information Services and SDC Information Services under title 'GRANTS," updated monthly. Publisher: Oryx Press. Published Date: 1/91. Page#: c1,340. Price: $110/ea. Frequency: Annual. Other Formats: Computer printout. Fax: (602)253-2741. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Box 238
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 Phone: (914)941-7029
Issues: politics; justice. Description: Publishes non-fiction in the areas of political science, sociology and genealogy. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Environmental Defense Fund
257 Park Ave. S
New York, NY 10010-7304 Phone: (212)505-2100
Affiliate: Environmental Defense Fund. Issues: environment; economics; lobbying. Description: This leading national, NY-based organization with over 100,000 members, links science, economics and law to create innovative, economically viable solutions to today's environmental problems. This is their newsletter. Contacts(s): Norma Watson (Editor), Tim Connor (Assistant) Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 135M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1925
Corona, CA 91718-1925 Phone: (800)222-6720
Issues: health; environment; animal rights. Description: Natural skin and hair products. No animal products, artificial colors, petroleum products, soaps or synthetics. Fax: (714)524-5705. Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 1328
Bloomington, IN 47402-1328
Issues: education; energy; science. Description: Open to entries of all ages and judged in age categories the contest urges school classes to enter. Projects are expected to be simple, efficient, and complete with design papers and a working model. The Alternative Energy Science Fair and Contest is being held in July 1991. Type: organization; program. Source: TRANET.
23 Garden St.
Cambridge, MA 02138-3623 Phone: (617)492-1764
Issues: peace; education; conflict resolution; disarmament; students. Description: A teachers' organization that offers curricula and professional development addressing the socially significant controversies of the nuclear age. Publications reflect pedagogical emphasis on dialogue, questioning, cooperative problem-solving, nonviolent conflict resolution, an informed decision making. Curricula designed to encourage participation, assist in development of conscience, and empower students and teach contemplation. Other Resources: Offers publications and professional development; trains teachers in nuclear education and develops teaching guides. Produces a newsletter. A growing network of local chapters and professional development programs. See FORUM magazine. Contacts(s): Susan Alexander (Executive Director), Sheldon Berman (President) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1839 Edgeland Ave.
Louisville, KY 40204-1527
Issues: peace; energy; education; global understanding; appropriate technology; science. Description: An education project which provides an introduction to this century's information explosion. Examines widely held assumptions in light of current technological capacities and provides information supporting the contention that humanity now possesses the technical capacity to eliminate hunger, overpopulation, environmental destruction, and nuclear war. Supports people in taking individual responsibility to act on this opportunity by working toward a unified world. Contacts(s): Michael Kessler Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2141 Baseline Rd., #11
Boulder, CO 80302-7730 Phone: (800)233-7309
Issues: peace; environment; education; activism; fundraising. Description: This company produces the widely known "All One People" series of products. This product simply put is global conscience raising pictures of the Earth which gives a sense of one. Other Resources: Products available on T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Posters, Buttons, and Magnets. Contacts(s): Steven Ehli (President), (303)373-1144. Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 777
Hillside, NJ 07205-0777
Issues: education; science; youth; childhood. Description: Nonfiction books for young people. Areas of emphasis are children's and young adult books for ages 10-16 in areas of science, social studies, and biography. Other specialties for young people are reference books for all ages and easy reading books for teenagers. Contacts(s): R.M. Enslow, Jr. (Editor/Publisher) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
Helen Dwight Reid Educational Foundation
1319 18th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036-1802 Phone: (202)362-6445
Affiliate: Helen Dwight Reid Educational Foundation. Issues: environment. Description: A forum for critical analysis and interpretation of issues concerning the physical, biological, and social environment. This magazine offers an integrated view of the many aspects of environmental management at both the regional and global levels. All subjects in environmental science and policy are treated objectively, intelligently, and authoritatively. Contacts(s): Barbara T. Richman (Managing Editor) Publisher: Helen Dwight Reid Educational Foundation. Page#: 48. Price: $4.50/ea. Subscriptions: $24, $48 institution. Frequency: 10/yr. Circulation: 16M. Established: 1956. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5 Mead Rd.
Lexington, MA 02173-1632 Phone: (617)674-1147
Contacts(s): Justin Lancaster (Executive Director), Star Dart Lancaster Fax: (617)674-2556. Type: organization; institute. Source: Who.
307 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5701 Phone: (202)546-3300
Affiliate: Federation of American Scientists. Issues: peace; politics; anti-nuclear; lobbying. Description: "Some 5,000 scientists have united to support this lobby for peace and reduction of nuclear arms. All scientists and those interested in science in the public interest will find it beneficial to subscribe." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Jeremy J. Stone Price: Donation. Subscriptions: $25, $50 institution. Frequency: 10/yr. Established: 1947. Type: periodical; report. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PROFESSIONS.
460 Park Ave. S
New York, NY 10016-7315 Phone: (212)683-2244
Issues: economics; health; arts; science. Description: Reference and trade books on nature, business, science, health, language, history, the performing arts, etc. Contacts(s): Gerard Helferich (Associate Publisher) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
307 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5701 Phone: (202)546-3300
Issues: peace; environment; energy; education; health; hazardous waste; science; anti-nuclear. Description: Conducts research and lobbying on problems that affect science and society, including arms control and disarmament. This organization promotes the development of teaching materials, resources and curricula concerning nuclear war. Other Resources: Publishes a bulletin, CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION BULLETIN; PUBLIC INTEREST REPORT; and FAS PUBLIC INTEREST REPORTS. Sponsors Nuclear War Education Project. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2053
Princeton, NJ 08543-2053 Phone: (800)257-5126
Issues: justice; demographics;environment; media; film. Description: A film company that specializes in films and videos dealing in humanitarian causes around the world. Films and videos are available for purchase or on a rental basis. (Formerly Films for Humanities, Inc.) Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Garrett Park Press
Box 190F
Garrett Park, MD 20896-0190
Issues: justice; minorities. Description: In 6 volumes, sources of financial aid for minorities. Volume 1 covers health occupations; volume 2 covers business and law; volume 3 covers education; volume 4 covers engineering and science; volume 5 covers journalism and mass communications; volume 6 covers financial aid for students with any major. Publisher: Garrett Park Press. Published Date: 1989-90. Page#: 60-70 each. Price: Set/$20; Booklets $4/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
300 State Rd., #401
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Phone: (407)783-0300
Affiliate: University of Central Florida. Issues: energy; education; solar; alternative; science. Description: FSEC is the energy institute of the State University System of Florida, under the administration of the University of Central Florida, Orlando. The State Legislature established FSEC in 1974 to conduct research on alternative energy technologies, to ensure the quality of solar energy equipment sold in Florida, and to educate people about their energy options. The Center conducts state, federal and privately supported research in solar water heating, photovoltaics, energy use in buildings, etc. Contacts(s): Lisa Shepard (Research Assistant) Established: 1974. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Park Mile Plaza
4801 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010-3811 Phone: (213)937-9911
Issues: education; energy; environment; science. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1501 Cherry St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1429
Description: See HANDBOOK ON MILITARY TAXES AND CONSCIENCE under directories. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Section of the Americas
1506 Race St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1498 Phone: (215)241-7250
Affiliate: American Friend Service Committee. Issues: peace; justice; politics; Third World; spiritual; war tax; interfaith; disarmament; nonviolence; activism. Other Resources: Publishes HANDBOOK ON MILITARY TAXES AND CONSCIENCE, and FEAR GOD AND HONOR THAT EMPEROR, a manual on military tax withholding for religious employers. Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Whole Earth Institute
27 Gate 5 Rd.
Sausalito, CA 94965-1401
Affiliate: Whole Earth Institute. Issues: spiritual; future; transformation; analysis; research; ideation. Description: Scientific knowledge has succeeded in contradicting traditional religion, but has failed to provide meaning and hope. Into the void new mythologies emerge, strange beliefs multiply, space-age folklore spawns. The Fringes of Reason: A Field Guide to New Age Frontiers, Unusual Beliefs and Eccentric Sciences explores this world of modern mythology, its possibilities, and curiosities. Contacts(s): Kelly Teevan (Executive Director) Web or BBS: The WELL. E-Mail: Kerwit@Well. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
World Future Society
7910 Woodmont Ave. #450
Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: (301)656-8274
Affiliate: World Future Society. Issues: environment; future. Description: Abstracts and critical comments on recent books, reports, and articles (selected from newspapers, magazines, and journals) on world futures, international economics, defense and disarmament, energy, environment, and resources, food and agriculture, society and government, the US economy, work, cities/housing/transportation, crime and justice, health, families and education, communications, science and technology, and methods to shape the future. Other Resources: FUTURE SURVEY is published by the World Future Society (4916 St. Elmo Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814) which also publishes a bimonthly magazine, THE FUTURIST, and a quarterly journal, FUTURES RESEARCH QUARTERLY + catalog to "The Futurist Bookstore." Contacts(s): Michael Marien (Editor), Edward Cornish (Publisher), (301)656-8274. Page#: 16; c200/annual. Price: $6.50/survey; $25/annual. Subscriptions: $66/yr. Frequency: 12/yr.+ annual. Dues: $30/yr. (including subscription to FUTURIST). Established: 1979. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
150 Haven Ave., #T3
New York, NY 10032-1139 Phone: (212)684-4913
Issues: future; ideation; invention. Description: "We report on what is coming in all areas of life from international affairs to the arts and sciences. Readership cuts across all income levels and includes leadership, government, corporate and religious circles." Contacts(s): Balint Szent-Miklosy (Editor-in-chief) Publisher: Futurific, Inc. Price: Sample/$5+SAE. Frequency: 12/yr. Circulation: 10M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1976. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1400 Shattuck Ave., #15
Berkeley, CA 94709-1444 Phone: (510)548-4172
Issues: environment; feminism; spiritual; music; literature; transformation. Description: "Spirituality, ecology & multicultural arts for people with a global conscience. Books on eco-feminism & healing rituals, environmental resources & ecology for children, women's spirituality & the men's movement. Listen to the sound of the Earth speaking from Gregorian chanting to the drumming of Olatunji & Mickey Hart. Travel the world with handcrafted drums, masks, clothing & jewelry." Other Resources: Store and color catalog ($2) with books on ecological living, mediation music, goddess figurines, jewelry, "for renewing our connection to the Earth." Frequency: 2/yr. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne/Co-op America.
Council for Responsible Genetics
5 Upland Rd., #3
Cambridge, MA 02140-2717
Affiliate: Council for Responsible Genetics. Issues: agriculture; agriculture; biotechnology; science. Description: "Devoted exclusively to examining the social, political, and ethical impacts of new genetic technologies. Takes neither the uncritical 'gee whiz' approach of the mainstream science press nor the short-sighted 'how do we turn a profit on this' approach of the business press. CRG is a non-profit organization dedicated to insuring that biotechnology is developed safely and in the public interest." - C.W. Page#: 12. Subscriptions: $24/yr.; $30 institute. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 1M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: periodical. Source: CRISES.
Pacific Studies Center
222B View St.
Mountain View, CA 94041 Phone: (415)969-1545
Affiliate: Pacific Studies Center. Issues: education; science. Description: "Military and corporate technology across the world, electronics included, is covered by this newsletter. The effect of this technology is explained with a concern for the problems it can cause people." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Lenny Siegal Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1982. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
McKeever Environmental Learning Center
RD 3, Box 121
Sandy Lake, PA 16145-8507
Affiliate: Centre for Alternative Technology (England). Issues: education; environment; energy; childhood; science. Description: Published by the Centre, it focuses on environmental education, organic and ecological principals, renewable energy, peace education. Type: periodical. Source: Holistic Ed.
Friends Committee for Consultation, Section of the Americas
1501 Cherry St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1429
Affiliate: Friends Committee for Consultation, Section of the Americas. Issues: peace; Third World; politics; war tax; nonviolence; intervention. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 30630
Tampa, FL 33630-3630
Issues: health; labor; preventive medicine; occupational safety. Description: The philosophy of this newsletter is to educate the people on the physiology and lifestyle practices that insure health, happiness, peace and prosperity for everyone, everywhere. Contacts(s): Mark A. Huberman (President), James Michael Lennon (Editor) Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Institute for Science, Law & Public Policy (NISLPP)
1424 16th St. NW, #105
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (703)243-0993
Affiliate: National Institute for Science, Law & Public Policy (NISLPP). Issues: agriculture; energy; health; Third World; nutrition; organic; farmland; food distribution; development; appropriate technology. Description: The ultimate directory for sustainable/organic agriculture. More than 1000 farmers, food distributors, and international development groups are listed. 1400 entries contain full descriptions, and all contain name, address, phone, and contact. There are both subject and geographic indexes. Includes agriculture and horticulture organizations, research institutes, development programs, political organizations, appropriate technology institutes and design groups. One of a kind! Contacts(s): Deborah Preston (Publisher's Assistant), Steve Fustero (Marketing Director), (202)462-8800. Publisher: Potomac Valley Press. Published Date: 12/91. Page#: 160. Price: $16.95/ea. Bulk Prices: 40% off/24. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 5M. Fax: (202)265-6564. Dues: $24, $50 organization. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1985. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4410 Hickey
Corpus Christi, TX 78413 Phone: (512)852-8834
Issues: education; energy; science. Description: Objective to encourage independent & original thought on scientific subjects, writen for the layperson. Believed to be the only small press publisher in this field. All books are a minimum of 50,000 words text. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Boise State University
1910 University Dr.
Boise, ID 83725-0001 Phone: (208)385-1999
Issues: environment; arts; politics. Description: Nonfiction relating to the Inter-Mountain West (Rockies) in areas of history, political science, anthropology, natural sciences, film, fine arts, literary history or criticism. Contacts(s): Tom Trusky (Editor) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
122 S. Wabasha St.
St. Paul, MN 55107 Phone: (612)224-9344
Issues: health; environment; herbs; preventive medicine; green consumer. Description: Provides a practical method of natural wellness with Homeopathic Medicine - a 200-year-old science that follows an ecological rule for transforming the Earth's natural sources into remedies. These are offered open stock, in prepacked displays and in medicine kits developed to meet the needs of specific consumer groups. Type: business. Source: Eco-Expo.
University of Wisconsin
550 N. Park St., Science Hall #30A
Madison, WI 53706-1491 Phone: (608)263-5599
Contacts(s): Tom Sindair (Public Info. Manager) Fax: (608)262-2273. Type: organization; institute. Source: Who.
1601 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1035 Phone: (202)234-9382
Issues: politics; peace; foreign policy. Description: A center of progressive thought and action on Capitol Hill. Independent of government, it serves as a crucible, think-tank, conscience. Accepts no corporate funds or government contracts. Three working groups: Post-Cold War Planning for a New Foreign Policy, The Social and Political Effects of Global Economic Integration, and the State of Democracy. European sister organization, The Transnational Institute, was founded in 1975 to address the disparities between the rich and poor. Other Resources: See magazine, GLOBAL COMMUNITIES, which was formerly THE BULLETIN OF MUNICIPAL FOREIGN POLICY produced by the Center for Innovative Diplomacy. Guides, DIRT RICH, DIRT POOR and IN WHOSE INTEREST. See, also, Planners Network. Contacts(s): Robert L. Borosage (Director), Frances T. Farenthold (Chairman) Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 89
Plainfield, VT 05667-0089 Phone: (802)454-8493
Issues: environment; agriculture; economics; health; community investment; bioregional. Description: Integrates the study of human and natural ecosystems through understanding interrelationships of culture and nature. It advances a critical, holistic world view suggesting that creative human enterprise can construct an alternative future, harmonizing people's relationships with each other. Draws on studies in the natural sciences, feminism, anthropology, and philosophy, to provide a critique of current trends and offer reparative measures. Examines ways to create sustainable communities. Other Resources: Using Central Vermont as a laboratory, the Institute explores bioregional solutions to global problems. Contacts(s): Paula Emery (Assistant Director) Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1601 Connecticut Ave. NW, #301
Washington, DC 20009-1035 Phone: (202)387-3034
Issues: peace; education; foreign policy; East-West; travel; conflict resolution; research. Description: This Institute tries to improve relations between the superpowers by opening channels of communication and exchange in order to bring about a nonviolent conflict resolution. It is trying to develop a broad network of responsible interchanges in the fields of culture, trade, science and education, and tourism. Other Resources: See journal, SURVIVING TOGETHER and, guides ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED SOVIET-AMERICAN RELATIONS and HOSTING SOVIET VISITORS. Contacts(s): John Sturino (Systems Coordinator) Fax: (202)667-3291. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'isar'. Established: 1983. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
221 N. Grant Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2006
Description: See Membership Directory under same name. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology
221 N. Grant Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2006
Affiliate: Institute for Theological Encounter with Science & Technology. Issues: spiritual; education; science; faith. Description: About 600 member scientists, theologians, and academicians who address scientific and technological issues as they related to Christian understanding of the human and of creation. Contacts(s): Reverend Robert A. Brungs, S.J., (Director) Published Date: 12/89. Page#: c75. Price: $20/ea. Frequency: Annual. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
475 Gate Five Rd., #300
Sausalito, CA 94965
Issues: health; education; spiritual; psychology; science; transformation. Description: Supports research and education on consciousness, mind-body health & human potential. Current project areas include spontaneous remission, meditation research, creative altruism, causality, organizational transformation, conscious living/ conscious dying, personal and social transformation. Other Resources: NOETIC SCIENCES REVIEW; NOETIC SCIENCES BULLETIN; AN INTELLIGENT GUIDE -- study group network & conferences. Contacts(s): Willis Harman (President), Tom Hurley (Director, Membership Education) Dues: $35/yr. includes periodical. Established: 1973. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
271 Madison Ave. #908
New York, NY 10016-1001 Phone: (212)340-4150
Contacts(s): Maria Cecilia Muniz, C. P. (Reporter) Fax: (212)297-0967. Type: organization; institute. Source: Who.
1126 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-4804 Phone: (202)659-0074
Contacts(s): Alex Malaspina, Jose Mauro Moraes Fax: (202)659-3859. Type: organization; institute. Source: Who.
Description: See CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND PEACE SCIENCE under periodicals. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Council on Economic Priorities
30 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003-2303
Affiliate: Council on Economic Priorities. Issues: economics; environment; peace; investing; green consumer. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Disciples of Christ (Christian Church)
Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1986 Phone: (317)353-1491
Affiliate: Disciples of Christ (Christian Church). Issues: justice; politics; political prisoners; activism. Description: "The political prisoner of the month, a dozen or so news briefs and a list of resources are standard bimonthly features are included in this newsletter. Letter-writing is particularly encouraged to save the lives and health of prisoners of conscience." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Paul Wilson Price: Free. Subscriptions: Donation. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1983. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
2101 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20418-0007
Issues: energy; education; justice; politics. Contacts(s): Cara Tate (Book Review Editor) Type: periodical. Source: John Kremer.
Duke University Press
905 W. Main St.
Durham, NC 27701 Phone: (919)684-2173
Issues: health; politics; national health. Description: Focuses on the initiation, formulation, and implementation of health policy. Scholars, policymakers, and practitioners in political science, economics, public administration, law, medicine, and ethics analyze the relations between government and health - as they are now and as they ought to be. Contacts(s): James Morone (Editor), Deborah Stone (Book Review Editor) Publisher: Duke University Press. Price: $17/ea. Subscriptions: $36, $66 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 2M. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2215 Doswell Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55108-1704
Issues: education; environment; youth; childhood. Description: Vol 9 #2 description: Interesting experiments for the grade school set. "Why do we want gas in our food?" and "Gas production" should endlessly amuse the fifth-grade boys. Bugs, games, acid rain and the ever popular invisible ink. Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Jerod Pore.
Route 100
Millwood, NY 10546
Issues: education; politics; health; energy; psychology. Description: Book wholesaler concerned with history, humanitites, psychology, sociology, government, and science topics. Markets: bookstores, schools, libraries. Contacts(s): Herbert Cohen (President) Type: publisher; WHL. Source: John Kremer.
26801 Pine Ave.
Bonita Springs, FL 33923-5010 Phone: (813)992-6381
Issues: education; homeschools. Description: Customized home schooling curriculum programs. "Our kindergarten-12th grade programs with convenient write-in text books start at only $200 and contain: math, science, social studies, language arts, reading, grammar, spelling, and more." Your teacher's supplies will include: teacher's editions and/or answer keys, schedule, report card, certificate of promotion, crate & files for organizing programs, and more. Other Resources: Call or write for your free custom curriculum questionnaire and please specify grade level. Fax: (813)992-6473. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Reference & Research Services
511 Lincoln St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3621 Phone: (408)426-4479
Issues: media; education; politics; justice; feminism; health; peace; environment; economics; press. Description: Indexes the professional and scholarly periodical literature written from a left perspective. Newspapers, newsletter, and journalistic literature, covered by other indexes, are not generally included. Topics covered include anthropology, art, economics, history, education, sociology, philosophy, black studies, women's studies, and political science. Winter issue contains the cumulated subject index for the year. Each contains author list; subject, book review and journal indices; & new serial list. Other Resources: Also publishes CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES: A BIBLIOGRAPHIC SERIES. Contacts(s): Joan Nordquist (Editor) Publisher: Reference & Research Services. Page#: 75. Price: $15/ea. Bulk Prices: 20% off/24. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1982. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 936
Manomet, MA 02345-0936 Phone: (508)224-6521
Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species. Description: The Center applies long-term environmental research and scientific education. Their studies improve understanding of wildlife populations and natural systems and foster conservation action throughout the Americas. Training in field biology is offered to college students and program support for science educators in schools. Focus remains on the ecology and conservation of neotropical migrant land birds, migration ecology and conservation of shorebirds and management of N. American fisheries. Other Resources: Field biology training program and international shorebird survey. Field techniques workshops for Latin American biologists. Dues: $25/yr. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Scientists' Institute for Public Information
355 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10017-6603 Phone: (800)223-1730
Affiliate: Scientists' Institute for Public Information. Issues: media; education; health; press; science. Description: A free telephone referral service funded by foundation grants and media associations, maintains a database of science, technology and health experts' addresses and phone numbers who have agreed to speak with the media on issues within their areas of expertise., (212)661-9110. Established: 1980. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
14161 Riverside Dr., #3
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423-2363 Phone: (818)784-0325
Issues: future; politics; arts; ideation. Description: "The winds of change are beginning to blow like never before. We see the transformation of civilization on Earth into a harmonious whole, with the year 2000 as a symbolic 'Fulcrum of the Epochs.' Our publication is a synergistic mix of science, politics, art, philosophy, ecology, education, entertainment and everything that strongly influences our world's future." Contacts(s): Peter Sorensen (Publisher/Editor), Gregory Wright (Co-editor) Page#: 20. Price: $2/ea. Bulk Prices: $1.75ea/24. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: Irregular. Circulation: 1M. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
150 Motor Pkwy., #420
Hauppauge, NY 11788-5108
Issues: education; labor; justice; students; science; minorities. Description: Articles for college students on career opportunities in engineering fields, techniques of job hunting; developments in and applications of new technologies. Interviews. Profiles. Contacts(s): James Schneider (Editor) Publisher: Equal Opportunity Publishers, Inc. Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Gryphon House, Inc.
3706 Otis St.
Mount Rainier, MD 20712-2154
Issues: education; science; students; childhood. Description: A collection of clearly illustrated science or curiosity building experiments for classroom or home learning. Using simple materials hundreds of fun things to do for kids and adults make science a stimulating process of discovery. This book also contains a resource guide. Fostering curiosity in teachers and children will reduce attitudinal barriers to science learning. Publisher: Gryphon House, Inc. Type: reference; guide. Source: TRANET.
2130 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302-6697 Phone: (303)444-0202
Issues: education. Description: A private, Buddhist-inspired, nonsectarian liberal arts college offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in the arts, social sciences, and humanities. It is dedicated to fostering the study and interplay of Western disciplines and Eastern contemplative practices. A highly cross-cultural approach that draws from the spiritual traditions of Montesorri, Waldorf, and Krishnamurti Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 3838
Butte, MT 59702-3838 Phone: (800)428-2525
Issues: energy; education; agriculture; appropriate technology, conservation; science. Description: NATAS is an information service which provides technical information and assistance on energy conservation and renewable energy technologies. It works with individuals and business, helping them implement specific projects as well as referring them to local assistance and contractors. Provides various resources, training and grants for low-cost, self-built, decent technology in energy, housing, agriculture and transportation for, but not exclusively, low-income persons. Contacts(s): George Everts, (406)494-4572. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1976. Office Address: 1212 New York Ave., Washington, DC 20335. Contact: Joseph F. Sedlak, (202)289-6657. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1145 17th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-4688 Phone: (202)857-7000
Affiliate: National Geographic Society. Issues: education; environment; environment; wildlife/endangered species; global understanding. Description: First-person articles on geography, exploration, natural history, archeology, and science. Half staff written, half written by recognized authorities and published authors. Contacts(s): Gary Soucie (Senior Editorial Staff), (202)857-7176. Frequency: 12/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Writers.
1424 16th St. NW, #105
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (202)462-8800
Issues: politics; health; agriculture; consumer protection; law. Other Resources: See HEALTHY HARVEST directory. Contacts(s): Deborah Preston Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1612 K St., NW, #1400
Washington, DC 20006-2802 Phone: (202)293-3220
Issues: peace; spiritual; interfaith; draft. Description: Sponsored by a broad coalition of religious groups to aid conscientious objectors. Provides attorneys for those needing legal counsel. Other Resources: Publishes a newsletter, THE REPORTER FOR CONSCIENCE' SAKE? Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
55 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10013-1680 Phone: (212)966-5000
Issues: politics; justice; lobbying. Description: A national membership organization of over 7000 legal practitioners. The guild provides legal support for virtually every struggle in this country for economic, social and environmental justice. The guild is considered the conscience of the US bar. Other Resources: Publishes periodicals GUILD NOTES and ON WATCH by their Military Law Task Force. Contacts(s): Michael Cowan Established: 1937. Additional Address: 853 Broadway #1705, New York, NY 10003 Contact: Nicholas G. Sileo, (212)260-1360. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Environmental Law Institute
1616 P St. NW, #200
Washington, DC 20036-1434 Phone: (202)328-5150
Affiliate: Environmental Law Institute. Issues: environment; politics; law; wetlands. Description: A newsletter designed to serve scientists, policy makers, planners and conservationists at all levels of government and throughout the private sector. Features articles on the most recent developments in science, law, policy and regulation of wetlands, floodplains and coastal water resources. Contacts(s): J. William Futrell (President) Subscriptions: $48/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Museum of Natural History
333 Central Park W
New York, NY 10025-7145 Phone: (212)769-5100
Affiliate: American Museum of Natural History. Issues: education. Description: "...translates the natural sciences into spectacular color photography and truly absorbing reading. From archeology to zoology, from inner man to outer space, its articles are both fascinating and easy to understand. A unique combination of visual beauty and scientific accuracy that explores, explains, defines, and depicts." Contacts(s): Alan Ternes (Editor-in-chief) Subscriptions: $22/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1900. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Utne.
130 Azalea Dr.
Roswell, GA 30075-4804 Phone: (404)594-9367
Issues: education; environment; childhood; youth. Description: Provides counseling to community groups in the planning and development of environmental and natural science centers and museums and native animal parks which are designed particularly to meet the needs and interests of children and young people. Other Resources: Publishes DIRECTORY OF NATURAL SCIENCE CENTERS; NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER NEWS; OPPORTUNITIES BULLETIN. Contacts(s): John Ripley Forbes (Founder/President), E. Ripley Forbes (Secretary) Type: organization; foundation. Source: National Wildlife Federation Directory.
National Wildlife Federation
1400 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2217 Phone: (703)790-4360
Affiliate: National Wildlife Federation. Issues: environment; media; education; conservation; childhood. Description: Naturescope is the National Wildlife Federation's creative education series dedicated to inspiring in children an understanding and appreciation of the natural world while developing the skills they will need to make responsible decisions about the environment. The award-winning science and environmental activity series is designed for educators who work with children in grades K-8. Contacts(s): Barbara Pitman (Director) Fax: (703)442-7332. Dues: $20/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: N.E. NOFA regional group, OFPANA, OFAC. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Knowledge Systems
7777 W. Morris St.
Indianapolis, IN 46231-1362 Phone: (800)999-8517
Issues: urban; economics. Description: Urban neighborhoods are recreating themselves using new social technologies that combine science, spirit and leadership. A compassionately hard-headed, interdisciplinary approach to tackling social disorders of urban communities, it documents many successful experiments of "social laboratories" using methods that inject energy and self-reliance. How to provide leadership in leaderless communities, land trusts, mediation, affordable housing, family empowerment, vocational adventure, and more. Other Resources: Bibliography, resources, financial discussion, a network of methods experts, and index included. Contacts(s): Burt Dyson, Betty Dyson (Authors) Type: reference; GUI. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Student Pugwash
1638 R St. NW, #32
Washington, DC 20009-6446 Phone: (202)328-6555
Affiliate: Student Pugwash, USA. Issues: education; labor; jobs; volunteers; students; science. Description: New info on both internships and full-time employment with organizations in 30 major cities nationwide. Listed by geography and by issues; development, energy, environment, communications, peace, security, health, and general science. Special section devoted to opportunities with state and federal government. Contacts(s): Denise Nepveux Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
677 4th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118-3910 Phone: (415)221-8197
Contacts(s): Vincente Manna Deus (Political Science/ Video Arts) Type: not determined. Source: Who.
Box 51
Wauconda, IL 60084-0051 Phone: (708)526-0522
Issues: economics; environment; green consumer. Description: Publishes the CONSCIENCE CONSUMER and CONSCIENCE COMPANY newsletters. Screens and analyzes environmentally-sound products and companies. Type: organization; institute. Source: EarthBeat.
425 Alabama St.
San Francisco, CA 94110-1314
Issues: environment; media; arts; broadcasting, music; film. Description: Distributor/publisher of visual music and narrative nature videos for appreciation, relaxation, inspiration and education. Subjects include ecology, dolphins, birds, the rainforest, national parks and outer space. Representing Children's Television Workshop, Malibu Video, Marine Mammal Fund, Miramar, Nature Science Network, Peter Roberts, Sea Studios and Wilderness Video. Type: media. Source: Eco-Expo.
Department of Political Science
Columbia University
New York, NY 10027 Phone: (212)581-5282
Affiliate: Caucus for a New Political Science. Issues: education; politics. Description: "More progressive uses for political science theories are suggested in these footnoted, scholarly pieces. This group is striving to extend the boundaries of discussion for the study of politics." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Florindo Velpacchio Price: $5.50/ea. Subscriptions: $20, $40 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1978. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
300 Massachusetts Ave.
Boston, MA 02115-4544
Issues: energy; environment; education; spiritual; science; transformation. Other Resources: Publications list available. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for Science in the Public Interest
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)332-9110
Affiliate: Center for Science in the Public Interest. Issues: health; agriculture; nutrition; organic. Description: This newsletter covers information on food additives, labeling, and organic agriculture. Contacts(s): Richard Layman (Marketing Director) Page#: 16. Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 10/yr. Circulation: 250M. Fax: (202)265-4954. Dues: $20/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1971. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1612
Waukesha, WI 53187-1612
Issues: energy; education; space; youth; science/technology. Description: Features on astronomy and space science for 8-to 14-year-olds. Short experiments, projects, and games. Contacts(s): Nancy Mack (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
1965 Broadway
New York, NY 10023-5904 Phone: (212)496-6100
Issues: future; energy; environment; education; ideation; science. Description: This magazine covers "all branches of science with an emphasis on the future: What will this discovery or technique mean to us next year, in five years, or even by the year 2010? People want to know, want to understand what scientists are doing and how scientific research is affecting their lives and their future. It publishes articles about science in language that people can understand. We seek very knowledgeable science writers who are ready to work with scientists and futurists." Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
The Young Naturalist Foundation
56 The Esplanade, #306
Toronto, ON-M5E 1A7 CANADA
Affiliate: Young Naturalist Foundation. Issues: education; environment; youth; science; childhood. Description: Articles for children ages 8 to 12 about animals, science, people, technology, new discoveries, activities. Contacts(s): Deborah Pearson (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
200 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016-3903 Phone: (212)679-7300 x7125
Issues: health; arts; education; literature; science. Description: Authoritative books on literature, history, philosophy, etc.; college textbooks, medical, and reference books. Fax: (212)725-2972. Other:(800)451-7556. Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
7 Mill Brook Rd.
Wilton, NH 03086-0950
Issues: health; justice; disabled's rights; disabled. Description: One of its first legislative victories helped veterans purchase automobiles with special equipment. Continues to work for legislation to create federal standards for full access for all. Depends entirely on tax-deductible contributions. For the last 15 years it has distributed packages of greeting cards to raise money. Other Resources: Cosponsors the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, has 55 offices around the country to help veterans get the benefits for which they are entitled, and established the PVA/EPVA Center for Neuroscience and Regeneration Research of Yale University. Contacts(s): Victor S. McCoy, Sr. (President) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1946. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
348 E. 10th St.
Erie, PA 16503-1110 Phone: (814)453-4955
Affiliate: Pax Christi International. Issues: peace; justice; spiritual; interfaith; lobbying; nonviolence. Description: An interfaith international organization that contributes to building peace and justice by exploring and articulating the ideals of Christian nonviolence. They also strive to make this a part of their personal life and the structure of society. Other Resources: Publishes a pocket sized book, WORDS OF PEACE and newsletter, PAX CHRISTI USA. See, also, Center on Conscience and War. Contacts(s): Bishop Thomas J. Gumbleton (National President), Mary Lou Kownacki, OSB (National Coordinator) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Division of Media and Learning Resources
Special Services Building
University Park, PA 16802 Phone: (814)865-6314
Issues: education; media; Description: Over 1,400 rental and 400 social science videos and films for sale. Other Resources: Catalog is called, PERSPECTIVES ON FILM AND VIDEO. Type: media; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Heldref Publications
4000 Albemarle St. NW
Washington, DC 20016-1851 Phone: (202)362-6445
Issues: politics; analysis. Description: This contains close to 100 reviews of new books in the ever-changing fields of government, politics, internal affairs, and political thought. These books are reviewed by outstanding specialists 1-12 months after publication. Also included are major articles covering innovations or rethinking traditions in teaching techniques. Occasional symposia issues address the state of the art in political science and public policy. Other Resources: Formerly PERSPECTIVE and TEACHING POLITICAL SCIENCE. Subscriptions: $35, $75 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1990. Type: periodical; journal. Source: HELDREF.
American Scientific Affiliation
Box 668
Ipswich, MA 01938-0668
Affiliate: American Scientific Association. Issues: spiritual; education; energy; environment; faith; science. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 237
Youngstown, OH 44501-0237 Phone: (216)783-1269
Issues: arts; poetry. Description: "Each annual issue focuses on a single topic such as humor, labor, the Third World and science fiction. Poetry, prose, and art alternate to create a flowing, often progressive, social commentary." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Jim Villani; Rose Sayre, Nate Leslie (Editors) Publisher: Pig Iron Press. Price: $2.50/ea. Subscriptions: $7/yr. Frequency: Annual. Established: 1973. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CULTURE.
65 N. Catalina Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106-2301 Phone: (818)793-5100
Issues: future; energy; education; environment; ideation; analysis; science; conservation; space. Description: Attempts to increase human knowledge about the planets, including our own. It attempts to drum up more support both publicly and financially for space exploration. Other Resources: Publishes a magazine, PLANETARY REPORTER. Contacts(s): Carl Sagan, Louis Freidman Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
233 Spring St.
New York, NY 10013-1522 Phone: (212)620-8000
Issues: education; justice; energy; science. Description: Trade nonfiction on science, social science, and humanities. Also publishes a wide variety of Journals on these subjects. Other Resources: Published GLOBAL ALERT: THE OZONE POLLUTION CRISIS by Jack Fishman and Robert Kalish. Contacts(s): Linda Greenspan Regan (Senior Editor) Established: 1947. Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
New York, NY 10017-2201 Phone: (212)644-1300
Issues: demographics; health; family; population; family planning. Description: An international organization that undertakes social science and biomedical research, advises and assists government and international agencies and disseminates information on population issues. It is committed to the enhancement of human welfare and works in 3 areas: biomedical research in the field of human reproduction to develop and improve contraceptive methods; social science research into causes of population change, their societal implications, technical assistance to family planning. Other Resources: Quarterly journal, POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW. Bimonthly journal, STUDIES IN FAMILY PLANNING. Contacts(s): George Zeidenstein Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1952. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
11 Beacon St., #1400
Boston, MA 02108-3002 Phone: (617)523-1670
Issues: education. Description: "Handbook Series and Special Education Series offers standard, definitive reference works in private education and writings and texts in special education." The Extending Horizon Series is an outspoken, unconventional series that presents topics of importance in contemporary affairs and the social sciences." Other Resources: Published THE DIRECTORY FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN. Established: 1914. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Grote Deutsch & Co.
2802 International Lane, #120
Madison, WI 53704-3118
Issues: environment; health; economics; family; psychology; consumerism; seniors. Description: Articles on travel, environment, science, health, human interest, regional interest, humor, family, retirement, consumerism, and psychology are used by Prime Times. "No nostalgia, sentimentalized fiction, or stereotyping." Readers of the quarterly are 50+ years old with diverse interests. Contacts(s): Rod Clark (Executive Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Box 5114
Santa Monica, CA 90409-5114 Phone: (818)784-0325
Issues: education; media; arts; spiritual; film; transformation; culture. Description: An educational media production and networking company emphasizing transformational, progressive programs that inform, entertain, and inspire audiences in subjects ranging among the arts, environment, humanities, science, metaphysics and philosophy. Other Resources: Co-productions, live events, workshops, screenings, lectures, production services for other nonprofits. Contacts(s): Janice Yudell (Treasurer), Nicholas Dragon (Director), (310)998-1126. Web or BBS: Compuserve. E-Mail: '177000,1441'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1987. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
401 E. 32 #1002
Chicago, IL 60616 Phone: (312)225-9181
Issues: spiritual; justice; education. Description: Publishes books in social science, Quakerism & spelling reform. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 5335
Berkeley, CA 94705-0335 Phone: (510)654-1619
Issues: education; spiritual; energy; transformation; science. Description: This institute is concerned with the fatalistic view of today's science. They do research into new approaches to scientific thought and philosophy. Other Resources: Publication, THE SCIENTIFIC WORLDVIEW. Contacts(s): Glenn Borchardt (Director) Fax: (510)864-3909. Established: 1984. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2650 Marshland Rd
Wayzata, MN 55391-2648
Issues: justice; spiritual; politics; interfaith; activism; civil liberties. Description: Promotes freedom of thought, conscience, and religion according to Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Tandem conference activities are directed at shaping and promoting a methodology for the worldwide development of tolerance, understanding, and respect for diversity of religion. The three elements of the program include academic papers and concrete projects in social theory, international law, and grassroots organizing. Type: organization; program. Source: TRANET.
Theosophical Publishing House
Box 270
Wheaton, IL 60189-0270 Phone: (312)668-1571
Issues: spiritual; transformation; psychology. Description: "A metaphysical magazine, with articles on philosophy, comparative religion, science, arts, psychology, and powers latent in [hu]man[s]." Contacts(s): William Metzger Page#: 96. Price: $3.95/ea. Subscriptions: $14/yr. Circulation: 40M. Established: 1988. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 30097
Eugene, OR 97403-1097
Issues: future; energy; economics; environment; education; agriculture; politics; ideation; science; appropriate technology; community investment; family farms. Description: "In this magazine we look for socially just, radically democratic, and ecologically sound alternatives to the dominant corporate, status scene. We examine in detail the workings, origins, and reasons for success behind actions taken by communities around the world. By concentrating on what has already happened, ideas and methods that have really worked, Rain searches for a sustainable future." Contacts(s): Danielle Janes, Greg Bryant (Co-editors) Price: $5/ea. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1974. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Utne.
National Wildlife Federation
1400 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2217 Phone: (202)797-6800
Affiliate: National Wildlife Federation. Issues: environment; education; wildlife/endangered species; conservation; youth; recreation. Description: Articles on wildlife, conservation, natural sciences, and kids in the outdoors, for 6- to 12-year-olds. Nature-related fiction and science fiction welcome. Games, crafts, poems, and puzzles. Contacts(s): Gerald Bishop (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Heldref Publications
4000 Albemarle St. NW
Washington, DC 20016-1851 Phone: (202)362-6445
Issues: spiritual; energy; interfaith; science; transformation. Description: This is an international journal that makes possible an interdisciplinary dialogue between modern science and mysticism. Its goal is to provide a bridge between the ancient and the modern, between nations, cultures, races, and religions. The articles in ReVision cut across many disciplines and areas of study, including philosophy, psychology, comparative religion, cultural anthropology, thanatology, neuropsysiology, astro- and subatomic physics, biology, social sciences, and the arts. Subscriptions: $24, $35 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; journal. Source: HELDREF.
966-M Mazzoni St., #4B
Ukiah, CA 95482 Phone: (800)762-7325
Affiliate: Real Goods Trading Company. Issues: energy; environment; solar; science; appropriate technology; conservation. Description: The most complete work on independent power production ever assembled. Nine chapters on everything you need to disconnect from the utility company -- solar, electric, wind, hydro, propane refrigeration, instantaneous water heating, composting and low flush toilets. The Sourcebook is $16 refundable on the first $100 order. Other Resources: Solar panels and other alternative energy products, do-it-yourself housing kits, 12-volt appliances, books, music, toys - anything for the new pioneer! Contacts(s): Jeff Oldhan (Sales Manager), Bev F. Milone (Customer Service Manager), (707)468-9214. Page#: 420. Price: $16/ea. for Sourcebook. Frequency: 6/yr. for catalogs. Circulation: 400M. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Fellowship of Religious Humanists
Box 597396
Chicago, IL 60659-7396
Affiliate: Fellowship of Religious Humanists. Issues: spiritual; interfaith. Description: "This cross-religious humanist journal nicely complements the Christian-humanist and Jewish-humanist ones. Genetics, situation ethics, and science and religion are typical topics." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Paul Beattie, Lucina Beattie Price: $2.50/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1963. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/RELIGIOUS.
American Association for the Advancement of Science
1333 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-4707 Phone: (202)326-6790
Affiliate: American Association for the Advancement of Science. Issues: Third World; justice; education; South America. Description: "Terror by Uruguay's military physicians and psychiatric abuses here in the US are topics that give an idea of the thrust of this selection. It shows scientists' concern for human rights at home and abroad." - C.Canan Contacts(s): K. Hannibal Subscriptions: Free. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1978. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PROFESSIONS.
National Interreligious Service Board of Conscientious Objectors
1601 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1035 Phone: (202)293-3220
Affiliate: National Interreligious Service Board of Conscientious Objectors. Issues: peace; spiritual; interfaith; draft. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PEACE.
1616 P St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1434 Phone: (202)328-5000
Issues: environment; energy; future; conservation. Description: Independent research organization specializing in natural resources and the environment. Research relies on the tools of economics and other social sciences as well as the natural sciences. Seeks to inform and improve policy debates on resource and environmental issues by disseminating its research. Maintains a nonpartisan, objective stance on all specific policy issues. Distributes research through books, articles, seminars and other means. Other Resources: See guide, SCARCITY AND GROWTH RECONSIDERED and newsletter, ANNUAL POLICY REVIEW. Contacts(s): Robert W. Fri (President) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Rodale Press
33 Minor St.
Emmaus, PA 18098-0099
Affiliate: Schumacher Society. Issues: environment; spiritual; conservation. Description: This magazine represents the best of British "green" thinking. It is more than an environmental magazine, it has articles on a wide range of themes, including ecology, conservation, sustainability, education, new science, small scale economics and politics. Contacts(s): Satish Kumar (Editor) Publisher: Rodale Press. Page#: 64. Subscriptions: $32/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Scientists' Institute for Public Information
355 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10017-6603 Phone: (212)661-9110
Affiliate: Scientists' Institute for Public Information. Issues: media; education; environment; health; science; media watch; AIDS. Description: A newsletter focusing on media coverage of science, technology, environment, and health. Each issue contains narrative and interviews of scientists, policy-makers, and media people and has a particular focus -- recent issues have been on: "New Realities in National Security"; "Report From the Cutting Edge" (new science developments for TV reporters); "A Successful TV Science Show: Who's Got the Answer?"; "Covering AIDS: It's Not Just Another Story." Contacts(s): Jay Letto (Assistant Editor), Fred Jerome (Editor) Page#: 28. Subscriptions: $25/free to working journalists. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 8M. Other Formats: Media Resource Service (800)223-1730. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Americans for Safe Food/Center for Science in the Public Interest
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)332-9110
Affiliate: Americans for Safe Food/Center for Science in the Public Interest. Issues: agriculture; health; environment; hazardous waste. Description: Newsletter. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Americans for Safe Food/Center for Science in the Public Interest
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)332-9110
Affiliate: Americans for Safe Food/Center for Science in the Public Interest. Issues: agriculture; health; environment; nutrition; consumer protection; hazardous waste. Description: Newsletter. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 656
Metuchen, NJ 08840 Phone: (201)548-8600
Issues: education; justice; spiritual; arts; media. Description: "Emphasis on reference books, scholarly monographs, some professional textbooks. Dominant subject ares include: Cinema, women, minorities, music, literature, library science, social work, parapsychology." Contacts(s): Norman Horrocks (Vice President, Editorial), Barbara Lee (Senior Editor) Established: 1950. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Greenhaven Press, Inc.
Box 289009
San Diego, CA 92198-9009 Phone: (619)485-7424
Issues: spiritual; education; science; faith. Description: List of organizations providing information on the relationship between science and religion; publishers of related (limited circulation) periodicals. A collection of essays offering opposing viewpoints on the conflict between science and religious teachings. Contacts(s): Janelle Rohr (Editor), (800)231-5163. Publisher: Greenhaven Press, Inc. Published Date: 1988. Type: reference; guide. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
2511N 124th St. #205
Brookfield, WI 53005-4684 Phone: (414)785-5946
Contacts(s): Dennis Kois, Richard Osa Fax: (414)785-5950. Type: not determined. Source: Who.
1719 N St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2888 Phone: (202)785-2255
Issues: media; education. Description: A newsletter with good updates, science for the layperson. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
897 Main St.
Cambridge, MA 02139-3574
Description: See SCIENCE FOR THE PEOPLE (periodicals). Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
Dialectics Workshop
53 Hickory Hill
Tappan, NY 10983 Phone: (914)359-2283
Affiliate: Dialectics Workshop. Issues: education; research. Description: "Natural scientists look at socialist philosophy as it applies to their fields. The 160 pages of each issue of the journal cover the range of disciplines." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Lester Talkington Price: $6.50/ea. Subscriptions: $6.50/yr. Frequency: Annual. Established: 1978. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PROFESSIONS.
#4331, John Jay College
CUNY, 445 W. 59th St.
New York, NY 10019
Issues: education; energy; agriculture; analysis; science. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
University College
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON-M5S 1A1 CANADA
Issues: peace; energy; education; science; appropriate technology. Description: Publishes the BULLETIN and other publications. Type: organization. Source: IdeaNet.
Science Resource Center
897 Main St.
Cambridge, MA 02139-3574 Phone: (617)547-0370
Affiliate: Science Resource Center. Issues: education; health; consumer protection; occupational safety; science. Description: "Positive and negative applications of science for human needs versus military needs and the profit motive are discussed. Medical research, occupational health, psychology applications and other aspects of science are covered." - C.Canan Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: $12/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1969. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PROFESSIONS.
250 W 76th St # 1B
New York, NY 10023-8240
Contacts(s): Robert Steiner (Correspondent) Type: not determined. Source: Who.
Progressive Science Institute
Box 5335
Berkeley, CA 94705-0335 Phone: (510)654-1619
Affiliate: Progressive Science Institute. Issues: education; energy; science. Description: An outline of the scientific philosophy that will develop during the last half of the Industrial-Social Revolution. From the viewpoint of environmental determinism, the author criticizes classical mechanism as fatalistic and modern systems philosophy as solipsistic. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
355 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10017-6603 Phone: (212)661-9110
Issues: education; media; energy; press; science; media watch. Description: Works to improve public understanding of science and technology. Recognizing that most Americans get neatly all their information by turning on their TVs or radios, or opening the pages of a newspaper or magazine, SIPI seeks to bridge the gap between scientist and the media. Other Resources: Media Resource Service, The Videotape Referral Service, and SIPIscope, a newsletter. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3868 Centinela Ave, #12
Los Angeles, CA 90066-4431 Phone: (310)313-1162
Issues: peace; justice; environment; activism; animal rights. Description: Based on the premise that all life is sacred, everything has consciousness, and we form our own reality. The Network's ultimate goal is implementation of the Codicils as outlined in the Jane Roberts" books, Psychic Politics, which offers a framework for a new world civilization. Other Resources: Peace Packet is available for a donation. Mystic art workshops as a bridge to other dimensions and development of the dream-art sciences toward implementation of the Codicils as presented in Jane Roberts philosophical works. Contacts(s): Madelon Rose Logue (West Coast Coordinator), Dale Mann (East Coast Coordinator) Established: 1988. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
730 Polk St.
San Francisco, CA 94109-7897 Phone: (415)776-2211
Issues: environment; education; recreation; youth; travel; conservation. Description: Nonfiction: environment, natural history, the sciences, outdoors and regional guidebooks; nature photography; juvenile fiction and nonfiction. Published HANDBOOK FOR PEACE AND ENVIRONMENT. Contacts(s): Sam Petersen (Publicity & Promotion Manager), (415)291-1196. Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
AFCEA
5641 Burke Centre Parkway
Burke, VA 22015-2259
Issues: energy; education; science. Description: Technological issues and reviews of books. Contacts(s): Anne Mattheisen (President) Type: periodical. Source: John Kremer.
Box 229
Buffalo, NY 14215-0229 Phone: (716)834-3222
Issues: education; science. Description: "A breath of fresh air, separating the fact from the fiction in the flood of occultism and pseudoscience on the scene today. Each issue features authors such as Carl Sagan, Isaac Asimov, Martin Garnder, and James Randi on all aspects of the paranormal. Are you curious? Magazine articles are about science facts, either the fringes or the mainstream, from a skeptical point of view. In-depth reports, facts, and figures on what scientists and organizations claim and what is fact." Contacts(s): Paul Kurtz Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Fax: (716)834-0841. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Utne.
1000 Jefferson Dr. SW
Washington, DC 20560 Phone: (202)357-1300
Issues: education; arts; science; research; analysis. Description: An independent trust of the US, established for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among people. Mission accomplished by: Field investigations; the development of the national collections in natural history and anthropology and their preservation for study, reference, and exhibition; scientific research and publications, programs of national and international cooperative research, conservation, education, and training; answering inquiries from the public. Other Resources: Publishes the SMITHSONIAN Magazine. Contacts(s): Robert McCormick Adams (Secretary), Robert Hoffmann (Assistant Secretary), (202)357-2939. Fax: (202)786-2934. Established: 1846. Type: organization; government. Source: National Wildlife Federation Directory.
900 Jefferson Dr. SW, #1310C
Washington, DC 20560-0003 Phone: (202)786-2900
Affiliate: Smithsonian Institute. Issues: education; arts; analysis; research; science. Description: The official magazine of the Institution, presents current news within the context of a larger background and provides regular coverage each month of every subject area of the Smithsonian Museums; art, history, science and technology. Mainstream and slick. Contacts(s): Don Moser (Editor) Frequency: 12/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: National Wildlife Federation Directory.
1266 Boulevard
New Haven, CT 06511-4267 Phone: (617)435-2450
Issues: economics; analysis. Description: "This academic journal covers social sciences from a socially concerned perspective. Deep thinkers will get into its analysis of capital and social development." - C.Canan Contacts(s): David Levine Price: $7/ea. Subscriptions: $12, $25 institution. Frequency: 2/yr. Established: 1983. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PROFESSIONS.
History Department, American University
Nebraska & Massachusetts Avenues NW
Washington, DC 20016
Issues: education; justice. Contacts(s): Alan M. Kraut (Book Reviewer) Type: PER:. Source: John Kremer.
Center for Applied Urban Research
1313 Farnam on Mall
Omaha, NE 68102-1836
Issues: media; education; justice; computer networking; BBS. Contacts(s): Donald F. Norris (Book Reviewer) Type: periodical. Source: John Kremer.
45 W. 34th St., #500
New York, NY 10001-3073
Issues: heatlh; seniors. Description: Articles on travel, science, and health for health-conscious men and women in their 40s through 60s. "We take the attitude that older people should be healthy and that there's nothing amazing about it." Contacts(s): David Allikas (Managing Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
5115 S. A1A Highway
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951-3210 Phone: (407)952-0600
Affiliate: Institute for Space and Security Studies. Issues: politics; energy; education; government accountability; space; science; research. Description: Independent research and education on areas like: "Star Wars" "Peace Shield," KAL-007 shootdown, Challenger explosion, Contragate, nuclear testing, public exposure to radiation for toxic wastes, arms control treaty compliance, JFK's murder, MIAs in Southeast Asia, mistreatment of veterans, Tomkin Gulf to Persian Gulf - unnecessary wars. Contacts(s): Dr. Robert M. Bowman (President) Established: 1982. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Unity & Diversity World Council
1010 S. Flower St., #500
Los Angeles, CA 90015-1428 Phone: (310)839-0758
Affiliate: Unity & Diversity World Council. Issues: spiritual; education; arts; interfaith. Description: This magazine seeks to promote the integration of knowledge. Has a spiritual orientation. Numerous book reviews. "Articles, interviews, reviews, and letters on religion, spirituality, philosophy, social sciences, and the arts. Contacts(s): Leland P. Stewart (Editor-in-chief), (213)742-6832. Page#: 10. Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $12/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Additional Address: Box 1030, Lower Lake, CA 95457 Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
1638 R St. NW, #32
Washington, DC 20009-6446 Phone: (202)328-6555
Issues: education; labor; jobs; volunteers; students; science. Description: An educational organization devoted to preparing students to better understand the social & ethical dimensions of science and technology. Other Resources: See NEW CAREERS, A DIRECTORY OF JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS IN TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY Contacts(s): Denise Nepveux, Tim Larson Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5858 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036-4521
Issues: education; spiritual; health; feminism; psychology; transformation. Description: General nonfiction: psychology, spirituality, creativity, personal development, health and fitness, women's concerns, science for the layperson, etc. Contacts(s): Jeremy P. Tarcher (Editor-in-chief) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
242 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1906
Issues: education; health; politics. Description: Book wholesaler concerned with education, reference works, science, health, history, and politics issues. Markets: bookstores, researchers, institutions, public libraries. Contacts(s): Joel Packman (President) Type: publisher; WHL. Source: John Kremer.
245 - 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10001-7301
Issues: justice; education; media; BBS; computer networking. Description: Book wholesaler concerned with sociology, general interest, health, science, and computer topics. Markets: schools, libraries. Contacts(s): Barry Fast (President) Type: publisher; WHL. Source: John Kremer.
International Women's Tribune Center
777 UN Plaza
New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212)687-8633
Affiliate: International Women's Tribune Center. Issues: agriculture; feminism; health; energy; nutrition; science. Description: New and alternative technologies for agricultural, communications, health and sanitation, food, energy, and income-generation purposes. Classified by function with technology name, description, summary of strengths and weaknesses, names and addresses of organizations able to provide more information, user reports, and related publications. Contacts(s): Joanne Sandler, Ruby Sandhu (Editors) Published Date: 1988. Page#: 190. Price: $10/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Fax: (212)661-2704. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
25 Science Park
New Haven, CT 06511-1968
Description: See WORLDWIDE AIDS DIRECTORY. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
National Wildlife Federation
8925 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22184-0001 Phone: (800)245-5484
Affiliate: National Wildlife Federation. Issues: environmemt; education; youth; recreation; science; conservation; wildlife; wetlands; forests. Description: NWF's summer program for teens ages 14 through 17. Teens discover nature while hiking and backpacking in wilderness areas seldom disturbed by human activity. Participants navigate trails with maps and a compass and practice minimum impact camping techniques. Through daily nature awareness activities, they study wildlife biology, ecosystems, land management history and practice, geology and Native American culture. Programs in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains and the Colorado Rockies. Contacts(s): Glenn Nelson (Coordinator), Susan Johnson (Youth Programs Manager) Price: $655.00. Frequency: annual - summer. Fax: (703)442-7332. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1984. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm.
Box 7123
Berkeley, CA 94707-0123 Phone: (510)845-8414
Issues: environment; health; recreation; jobs; self-help. Description: Self-help and how-to on careers, recreation, etc.; natural science, history, cookbooks. "We publish trade books." Contacts(s): Mariah Bear (Editor) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
Box 270
Wheaton, IL 60189-0270 Phone: (708)668-1571
Issues: spiritual; education; interfaith; transformation; research; analysis. Description: A world organization promoting the study of religion, philosophy, and science. Library with 12,000 volumes dealing with mysticism, religions, sciences, philosophy, and history of human race. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
US Government Printing Office
Stop: SM
Washington, DC 20402 Phone: (202)783-3238
Issues: education; politics. Description: Lists hundreds of useful and popular books and subscriptions published by the Government. Government books on research, census information, business, medicine, law, and regulations, statistics, foreign trade, manufacturing, science, and more. Publisher: US Government Printing Office. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
245 Long Hill Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457-4056
Issues: education; science. Description: Articles and fiction on issues related to kids ages 5 to 10, fiction, true life adventures, science and nature topics. Real-world focus; no fantasy. Contacts(s): Gabriel Davis (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
4720 Boston Way
Lanham, MD 20706-4310 Phone: (301)459-3366
Issues: education; justice; politics; spiritual. Description: College/graduate level textbooks of a scholarly nature concerned with the following topics: history, economics, business, psychology, political science, Black and African studies, philosophy, religion, sociology, music, art, literature, drama and education. Contacts(s): James E. Lyons Established: 1975. Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720 Phone: (510)642-6586
Issues: education; environment; energy; travel; appropriate technology; volunteers. Description: Purpose: To promote public involvement in ongoing worldwide scientific research and educational activities in the environmental, natural, and social sciences. Current emphasis: Projects in cooperations with scientists from developing nations, focused on preserving the Earth's resources and improving people's lives. Members: 400 participants per year. Participants make a tax-deductible donation to the university to support the research and cover their expenses. Other Resources: Volunteer participants needed from all walks of life to serve 2 to 3 weeks as field assistants on research teams. Participants make a tax-deductible donation to the university to support the research and cover their expenses. Type: organization; program. Source: Buzzworm.
1230 N. Park Ave., #102
Tucson, AZ 85719-4135
Issues: education; justice; Third World; science; Native Americans; Latin America. Description: Scholarly nonfiction: anthropology, history, the sciences, natural history, American Indian and Latin American studies, regional or national topics, books of personal essays. Contacts(s): Gregory McNamee (Senior Editor), Barbara Beatty (Acquiring Editor) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
Swannanoa Palace
Waynbesboro, VA 22980 Phone: (703)942-5161
Contacts(s): Dr. Timothy A. Binde Fax: (703)942-8709. Type: organization. Source: Napra.
114 N. Murray Street
Madison, WI 53715 Phone: (608)262-8782
Issues: justice; arts; literature. Description: Press specializing in social sciences, humanities, and regional studies. Member of the American Association of University Presses since 1945. Fax: (608)262-7560. Established: 1938. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Scientists' Institute for Public Information
355 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10017-6603 Phone: (800)223-1730
Affiliate: Scientists' Institute for Public Information. Issues: media; education; health; film; science. Description: Serves as a go between, providing television reporters with access to videotape sources, not with the tapes themselves. SIPI will not store or transmit videotapes, but will refer journalists to the producers of the tapes they need and do all the leg to track it down., (212)661-9110. Established: 1980. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
330 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20547-0003 Phone: (202)619-7225
Contacts(s): Richard Fowler (Correspondent), David McAlary (Science Correspondent) Fax: (202)619-7113. Type: not determined. Source: Who.
1150 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20071-0002
Issues: environment; economics; justice; politics; arts; culture; minorities. Description: Personal-experience essays, profiles, and general-interest pieces on business, arts and culture, politics, science, sports, education, children, relationships, behavior, etc. Articles should be of interest to people living in Washington, DC area. Mainstream liberal. Contacts(s): Linton Weeks (Managing Editor) Publisher: The Washington Post. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Writers.
The Public Concern Foundation
Box 20065, London Terrace Station
New York, NY 10011-0008 Phone: (212)741-2365
Affiliate: Public Concern Foundation. Issues: politics. Description: Vol. 17, #22: A rather mainstream take on alternative fuels. A good mix of information from THE ECONOMIST, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR and PUBLIC POWER on why natural gas, hydrogen and solar power make economic and environmental sense. Contacts(s): Tristram Coffin Page#: 4. Price: $.50/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 22/yr. Established: 1974. Type: periodical. Source: Jerod Pore.
601 Wythe St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-1937 Phone: (703)684-2400
Issues: education; environment; science; water pollution. Description: Primary purpose is to educate the population on the effects and control of water pollution. This federation does this by providing effective leadership and guidance to all constructive efforts. Other Resources: Technical periodicals, manual electronic information retrieval, conferences, government affairs and public education programs. Type: organization; federation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
New York Zoological Society
629 Green St.
Allentown, PA 18102 Phone: (215)434-1637
Affiliate: New York Zoological Society. Issues: environment; education; wildlife/endangered species; science; conservation. Description: Through its unique blend of exploration, adventure and scientific excellence it inspires appreciation for, and understanding of, the world's natural heritage of wildlife and habitats. This magazine reflects the conservation commitment of its internationally respected publisher. Subscriptions: $11.95/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
New York Zoological Park
Bronx, NY 10460 Phone: (212)364-7963
Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species; forests; volunteers. Description: Purpose: To help preserve the Earth's biological diversity and valuable ecosystems. With 122 projects in 46 countries, WCI addresses conflicts between humans and wildlife and explores locally sustainable solutions. Current Emphasis: Tropical rainforests; African elephant and rhino. Tibetan plateau and conservation training. Other Resources: See New York Zoological Society; periodicals, WCI NEWS and ANIMAL KINGDOM magazine. 122 projects in 46 countries. Volunteer programs: Grants for graduate students and professionals in wildlife sciences upon proposal submission. Contacts(s): George Schaller (Director), A. William Weber (Assistant Director for Conservation), (212)220-5090. Other:(800)221-3333. Dues: $25/yr. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition. Type: organization. Source: Buzzworm.
315 S. 4th St. E
Missoula, MT 59801-2723
Issues: feminism; education; science. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 296
Woods Hole, MA 02543-0296 Phone: (508)548-1400
Issues: environment; oceans; global warming. Description: This organization focuses on marine science and the effects that civilization is having on the ocean environment. Other Resources: Publishes OCEANUS. Contacts(s): Foster (Brown) Fax: (508)540-9700. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Dept. of Political Science; University of Hawaii at Manoa
2424 Maile Way
Honolulu, HI 96822-2223 Phone: (808)948-6601
Affiliate: World Future Society. Issues: future; research; ideation. Description: 700+ member individuals and 60 institutions with an interest in the study of the world's future. Arranged alphabetically by sections for institutions and for individuals with names and addresses. Contacts(s): James A. Dator (Secretary General) Published Date: Fall 1990. Price: $5/ea. Frequency: Annual. Fax: (808)942-5710. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
University City Science Center
3215 Race St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2569 Phone: (215)387-0220
Issues: education; global understanding. Description: Has expanded Buckminster Fuller's world game, now covering every country and topic of global decision-making, using 150 data variables to give information to everyone which previously was only available to the power elite. Contacts(s): Medard Gabel (Executive Director) Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Harvard Institute for International Development
1 Eliot St.
Cambridge, MA 02138-5781 Phone: (617)495-5527
Affiliate: Phillips Brooks House Association. Issues: education; peace; travel; volunteers. Description: Its volunteers worked in 5 countries in 1990-91: China, Costa Rica, Namibia, Poland, and Thailand, teaching math, English, and science in bustling cities, quiet towns, and rural villages for one year internships. Volunteers pay fees to cover costs of participating in the program. The Project arranges the position which provides housing and a modest salary throughout the year. Since 1986 it has placed over 400 volunteers overseas. Other Resources: Call for brochure or application. Fax: (617)495-1239. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1986. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Technology Management Group
25 Science Park
New Haven, CT 06511-1968 Phone: (203)786-5445
Affiliate: Technology Management Group. Issues: health; AIDS. Description: Nearly 800 manufacturers, 700 research institutions, and 540 other AIDS-related organizations; international coverage, arranged alphabetically. Contacts(s): Manny Ratafia (President) Published Date: 10/87. Page#: 545. Price: $150/ea. Other Formats: Diskette, $500 (includes printed directory). Fax: (203)786-5449. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
3316 N. Chapel Ave.
Box 13448-C, Dept.
Tucson, AZ 85716-1416 Phone: (602)322-5090
Issues: education; environment; childhood; students; youth; global understanding. Description: "Cutting-edge materials for innovative education. Here's your source for teaching materials that make a difference. Books, games, tapes, and other resources for--Global Awareness, Self-Awareness, Whole Language, Invention & Architecture, Whole- Brain Learning, Math & Science, Arts & Humanities, and Thinking Skills." Fantastic curriculum material for teachers. Relevant books, curriculum guides, and networking information. Other Resources: Has introduced a large line of learning packets and publishes a biannual newsletter and a catalog. Page#: 127. Frequency: Annual. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.