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A discussion of the new discipline of 'policy sci's' in the context of the increase in scope, number, complexity, & importance of soc problems. The focus is on whether soc sci is capable of bringing about signif soc change by deliberate soc planning & the issues raised by soc sci involvement in problem solving. Of special interest are the dilemma of reconciling planning with freedom, soc control with the integrity of the individual, & the past neglect of res on class antagonisms & conflicts in US society. 2 scholarly efforts are referred to in detail: D. P. Moynihan, MAXIMUM FEASIBLE MISUNDERSTANDING: COMMUNITY ACTION IN THE WAR ON POVERTY (New York, NY: Free Press, 1969); & R. S. Lynd (see SA 0103/B7466). While Moynihan rejects the idea that soc sci is capable of bringing about signif soc change be deliberate soc planning, his support of proposals for a Council of Soc Advisors clearly raises that very possibility. In considering the problems which he felt to be neglected by soc sci'ts, Lynd identified a broad range of problems from ideological to procedural, from broad soc issues to needed areas of academic res. He & Moynihan both show awareness of the dangers of soc intervention & soc control. There is also the need for soc sci'ts to improve the analytical apparatus of their discipline. It is noted that 'soc sci res has a typically conservative cast, in that it is usually res done in the service of the Establishment.' Most soc sci is culture-bound to advanced societies. Its soc programs must not be hastily applied to developing countries before there is adequate knowledge of the specifics of these countries. M. Maxfield.

Concern of Americans with their world image has been persistent, attributed to a need for identification in a classless society and to a zeal for exporting the ideology of democracy. The salience of this concern is now heightened by the increased visibility of Americans abroad and the prominent role of the United States in all aspects of world affairs. In the aftermath of World War II, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) surveys showed that most foreigners had a highly favorable image both of Americans and of the United States. Criticisms of Americans and of American culture are noted and grouped into those typically made by Europeans, Communists, intellectuals of the emergent nations, and Latin-Americans. Impact of the Vietnam war has damaged the stature both of Americans and of the United States in most of the world.

Concern of Anu:r's with their world image has been persistent, attributed to a need for identification in a classless society & to a zeal for exporting the ideology of democracy. The salience of this concern is now heightened by the increasing visibility of Amcr's abroad & the prominent role of the US in all aspects of world affairs. In the aftermath Of \\'\\'I I, UNESCO surveys showed that most foreigners had a highly favorable image of both Amcr's & of the US. Criticisms of Amer's & Amer culture are noted & grouped into those typically Made by Europeans, Communists, intellectuals of the emergent nations, & Latin Amer's. Impact of the Vietnam war has damaged the stature both of Amer's & of the US in most of the world. HA.