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Knappe Analyse des südafrikanischen Arbeitsmarktes für Universitätsabsolventen. Große Popularität des Universitätsstudiums. Geringere effektive Arbeitslosigkeit von Akademikern als in westlichen Ländern, jedoch wesentlich höherer Anteil von unterqualifizierten Tätigkeiten unter den Akademikern. Deshalb zunehmende Unzufriedenheit unter der gebildeten Arbeitnehmerschaft. Notwendigkeit, die Art der Ausbildung besser mit den Bedürfnissen des Landes abzustimmen. Diskussion von Vorschlägen zur Lösung dieses Problems. (DÜI-Hlb)

WRITINGS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE FREquently deal with either the discipline or the profession. There is also a tendency not to relate political science to national and international political, intellectual and educational developments. In this article political science is treated as a discipline and a profession and viewed to a more significant degree than is usually the case as the dependent variable rather than as an independent one. Although political science in the United States is being dealt with, and the emphasis is upon the post- 1945 period, it is worth remembering that the 'content and style of political science in any country is no less international in character than it is national. At the very least differences in national styles (as well as content) are a function of international styles as the latter are mediated by national factors'. There is in the United States neither a single school of political science nor a unitary style or content.

The history of political science in the US & its present state are examined. Its formation was strongly influenced by European programs, ideas, & scholars, & efforts to make it a science characterized its early years. After WWII, a behavioral perspective began to supersede the traditional political science approach. But while large scale monetary support was given to behavioral research, critics were attacking fundamental assumptions of behaviorism. Growth of higher education at the time was phenomenal, & affiliations were becoming increasingly democratic & liberal. Since the 1960s, a conflict has arisen between those who wish to revise the behavioral orientation of the field, & those who want to abolish it. Expansion & specification of political science fields are outlined, & the worsening academic & nonacademic labor markets are noted. It is concluded that modern political science is both "disciplinarily divided" & "professionally demoralized." J. Cannon.