Druz’ia ponevole: Rossiia i bukharskie evrei, 1800–1917 [Reluctant Friends: Russia and Bukharan Jews, 1800–1917]

Jewish Themes in Contemporary Hungarian Literature

Avraham Bogatir. Napja (Seven Days in the‐ Life of Abraham Bogatir), by György G. Kardos. Budapest, Magvetö, 1968 and 1969. 427 pp. Ft. 1950.

Hova Tuntek a Katonak? (Where Did All the Soldiers Go?), by György G. Kardos. Budapest, Magvetö, 1971. 282 pp. Ft. 15.00.

Varakozok Lakomaja (The Banquet of Those that Wait), by Imre Keszi. Budapest, Magvetö, 1969. 214 pp. Ft. 17.50.

Soviet Yiddish Book on the Kaunas Ghetto

Zeyere. Blikn Hobn Zikh Bagegnt (Their Eyes Met), by Meyer Yelin.¹ Moscow, Sovetsky Pisatel, 1972. 382 pp.

An Opportunity Missed

The Jews of Poland, by Bernard D. Weinryb. Philadelphia, The Jewish Publication Society of America, 1973. xvi, (2) 424 pp. $10.00.

A Source of Holocaust History

Wicher Wolnosci. Dziennik Powstanca, by Waclaw Zagorski, London 1957 (English edition, Seventy Days, translated by D. J. Welsh, London 1957, 2nd ed. 1959). 391 pp.

Wolnosc W Niewoli (Freedom in Captivity), isdem, London 1971. 543 pp.

Useful Compendia on Communism

Biographical Dictionary of the Comintern, by Branko Lazitch in collaboration with Milorad M. Drachkovitch, Stanford, California, Hoover Institution Press, Stanford University, 1973. xxxxii, 458 pp. $15.00.

World Communism: A Handbook 1918–1965, ed. by Witold S. Sworakowski, Stanford, California, Hoover Institution Press, Stanford University, 1973. xv, 576 pp. Appendix. Index of Persons. Index of Subjects. $25.00.

A Soviet Exposition of Extremist Views

Istochnik Opasnogo Krizisa (Rol Sionizma V Razzhiganii Konflikta Na Blizhnem Vostoke) — The Source of a Dangerous Crisis (The Role of Zionism in Unleashing the Middle East Conflict), by V. P. Ladeykin. Moscow, Izdatelstvo Politicheskoy Literatury, 1973. 296 pp. 1 r. 08 k.     

Adapting to Empire: William H. Taft,Theodore Roosevelt,and the Philippines, 1900–08

Abstract

Following the Spanish-American War of 1898, the USA became a true, European-style imperial power, with overseas colonies populated by diverse peoples with few — if any — connections to American culture and history. The wide-ranging imperial debate that followed 1898 brought two future US presidents firmly to the fore: the New York politician and war hero, Theodore Roosevelt, and the Ohio judge, William H. Taft. This article explores the complex development of these two politicians’ views on the Philippines during this period of imperial rule. Roosevelt began the period as an ardent imperialist and changed his views to reflect a change in US public opinion and strategic concerns. Conversely, Taft began by being a sceptic about US imperialism but ultimately became one of the most ardent retentionists. This article not only charts their paths to convergence and then their subsequent divergence in attitude towards Philippines policy, but also brings to light the much underestimated role that Taft played in keeping Roosevelt from moving the Republican Party away from its policy of retaining control of the islands. Although many historians see Taft as a loyal servant of Roosevelt’s vision for the USA prior to 1909, this article argues that, when it came to the Philippines, Taft was actually the key driver of US policy throughout this period.     

Social Justice as Concept and Practice in Australian Social Work: An Analysis of Norma Parker Addresses, 1969–2008

Abstract

Social justice is central to Australian social work. Principles of social justice underpin the definition of social work as a profession, its code of ethics, and its standards of practice and education. However, there is a dearth of empirical research regarding what social justice has meant to social work over time and how it has been enacted in practice, topical as social inequalities continue to escalate. As a first-stage study, this paper examines how social justice was represented within 19 Norma Parker Addresses delivered by Presidents of the Australian Association of Social Workers at national conferences between 1969 and 2008. Two key themes were evident: social justice as a concept and social justice as social work practice. Social justice was represented conceptually throughout the Addresses as an enduring guiding principle and moral responsibility for social work. How social justice was enacted in practice included themes of: standpoint; practices and strategies; educating social workers; and contested and constrained practice. The meanings and practices of social justice were embedded within the changing contexts within which the Addresses were delivered. Further historical studies can inform social work knowledge, practice, and critical reflection as the profession continues to evolve and confront persistent social justice challenges.     

“Sex,Gender, and Love on a Global Scale. A Review of: Love and Globalization: Transformations of Intimacy in the Contemporary World. edited by Mark B. Padilla,Jennifer S. Hirsch,Miguel Muñoz-Laboy,Robert E. Sember, & Richard G. Parker.”

We investigated the sexual relationships of married Chinese men and women living in Beijing and Shanghai. Within the framework of the Interpersonal Exchange Model of Sexual Satisfaction (IEMSS), we also examined factors related to sexual satisfaction. Completed questionnaires were returned by 193 men and 231 women. In general, respondents reported moderate levels of sexual and relationship satisfaction. Overall, respondents were neither erotophobic nor erotophilic and reported a frequency of affectionate and sexual behavior between “2 or 3 times a month” and “once or twice a week” and at least one sexual concern and for problem. Contrary to predictions based on the cultural message that sexual pleasure is restricted to men, the women reported significantly greater sexual satisfaction than did the men, and men and women did not differ in their reports of sexual rewards or relationship satisfaction. Further, men described their sexual relationship as more costly than did women. However, women reported more sexual concerns than did men and were also more erotophobic. Men reported more sexual concerns for their partner than women did for their partner. Strong support was found for the IEMSS, such that the more that rewards exceeded costs, relative rewards exceeded relative costs, one's levels of rewards and costs were perceived to be equal to one's partner's, and the greater the relationship satisfaction, the greater the level of sexual satisfaction. Greater sexual satisfaction was also associated with a greater frequency of affectionate and sexual behavior, fewer sexual concerns and problems, and greater relationship satisfaction. These results are discussed in the context of the impact of official repression of many forms of sexual expression in China in the past and the need for enhancement of the sexual relationships of Chinese men and women.     

A Profile of Middle-Aged and Older Adults Admitted to Nursing Homes: 2000–2008

Middle-aged adults are becoming an increasing share of the nursing home population. Minimum Data Set assessment data for 2000 and 2008 are used to explore similarities and differences in sociodemographic, residential, medical, and psychiatric characteristics of newly admitted middle-aged adults (31–64) compared to their older counterparts (65+). Relative to their share of the state population, Black middle-aged adults are overrepresented in nursing homes across 45 states and the District of Columbia. Chronic conditions, including diabetes, renal failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and circulatory/heart disorders, appeared to contribute to the increasing presence of middle-aged adults. There were substantial increases in diagnoses of psychiatric disorders at admission; psychiatric diagnoses were significantly higher among middle-aged adults. Middle-aged adults were also more likely to have residential histories of prior stays in psychiatric facilities relative to older adults. States' rebalancing efforts need to attend to the increasing presence of disability associated with chronic medical and psychiatric conditions among middle-aged adults.