CONTENTS March, 2002 Publication Date: August, 2002

Uncivilized Academics & Real Men Why a lawn mower is bad for science. Why you should actually pay your dues. Bill Gabrenya		Development Applied: Developmental Psychology: History, Theory and Practice from the Russian Perspective Irina traces the vicissitudes of Soviet and Russian developmental psychology over periods of authoritarian control, social problems, poor funding, and lack of social acceptance, illustrating some of the notable accomplishments of psychologists over these periods and the many applied projects currently underway. Irina A. Shmeleva		New Books Gardiner, Kashima, Shweder, and others Call for Papers: A Special Series on Cross-Cultural Psychology and Peace Interventions Ariel Knafo Conferences IACCP Hungary 2003 IACCP China 2004 And more...
IACCP 2003 Regional Conference The Regional Conference next year will be in Budapest, Hungary, July .12-16. Márta presents a thorough description of the arrangements and setting. Márta Fülöp		Regional Report: Cross-Cultural Psychology Down Unders Don uses a quantitative approach to describe the current situation of cross-cultural psychology in Australia and New Zealand, finding mixed news. Don Munro
About the Cover Photo Richard and Juanita Baker The Bakers took this photo somewhere in China in 1976 while they were living in Pakistan. In the social construction of popsicles (and beer), context would surely be as important as the material artifact itself. (1) Dick was a mosquito researcher in Pakistan and has continued his work for many years in Central Florida (this area was named “Mosquito County” before Florida discovered tourist $$$). Juanita is a clinical psychologist in the office next to the editor’s at Florida Tech. See http://www.canoesrus.com for the real story. 1. Translation: tastes better when it’s hot outside.