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This closing commentary on the contributions to a special journal issue, "Intersectionality and Politics: Recent Research on Gender, Race, and Political Representation in the United States," notes that they offer a variety of perspectives on the ontology of difference & its meaning & relationship to democratic practices in the US. They broaden our understanding of political representation & democratic theory by examining the politics of groups that are often neglected in traditional examinations of these topics. Within the framework of intersectionality, the contributors challenge existing models used to theorize race, gender, & ethnicity in relation to politics & help explain the political behavior of women & people of color. These articles offer a wellspring from which future research can evolve. References. J. Stanton. COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM: HAWORTH DOCUMENT DELIVERY CENTER, The Haworth Press, Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580

Mentoring is generally defined as a relationship involving guiding, nurturing, and teaching (both formally and informally) between individuals with differing degrees of experience (Adams 1998; Colwell 1998; Rowley 1999). The mentoring process, in and outside the walls of academia, is often cited as a key ingredient in the development of a successful career. However, for many Black women in academia their ability to benefit from mentoring relationships is particularly limited. As part of my involvement in the APSA Mentoring Task Force, I am exploring the concept of mentoring among Black women. I focus on Black women for several reasons. First, I am a member of this group and have a particular interest in exploring the nuances of mentoring. My identification with this group has made me privy to a number of discussions on mentoring, both positive and negative. Second, Black women represent 1.21% of the 4,126 tenure track professors, of which only nine are full professors (Kelly 2002, 22). The large majority of African Americans in the profession are concentrated among the ranks of associate (18 out of 1,230) and assistant professors (20 out of 1,038). The limited number Black women in the profession can result in a condition in which potential mentors are unavailable to junior scholars, or there are few opportunities to establish relationships. My purpose is not to focus on the problems of Black women in academia, instead it is to bring attention to a major issue, mentoring, which can enhance or limit the success of this group in the discipline. In this article, I interview five Black women at various stages in their careers. The interviewees include an undergraduate student, a graduate student (ABD), an assistant professor, an associate professor, and a retired professor. The goal of this article is to reveal the special demands of mentoring on this small minority in the discipline. However, much of the information revealed is useful for anyone interested in the mentoring process.

Considers the impact of mentoring on the achievements of Black women in political science academia, drawing on open-ended telephone interviews with five Black women who are at various stages in the profession. Excerpts from the women's responses to three basic questions regarding a definition of mentoring, the role & responsibility of mentors, & tips & guidelines for mentors & proteges reveal the special demands of mentoring on this minority group. Four common threads identified from the interviews are shared. 15 References. J. Zendejas

The International Civil Service: Changing Role and Concepts focuses on the roles and concepts of international civil service and suggestions of possible directions for international administration. The manuscript first offers information on the changing concepts of international civil service, including the traditional view and conflicting concepts of an international civil service. The selection then takes a look at recruitment and United Nations system. Recruitment policy relative to programs and budget planning and elements of recruitment policy and personnel policy are also discussed. The