CHRIS E. STOUT is a licensed clinical psychologist who has published or presented over 300 papers, including 14 books. He was trained at Purdue University, Harvard Medical School (as a fellow), and the University of Chicago. He consulted with the White House on National Education Matters. Stout is an Associate Professor of Psychology, Associate Administrator of Psychology at Forest Health Systems, and is active in clinical, administrative, and consultative aspects of behavioral health.

• Socio-Economic Issues Introduction by Chris E. Stout Conceptualizing the Challenges of Public Entrepreneurship by Thomas Richard Oliver Socio-Cultural Foundations of Education by Laura A. Ptak Domestic Violence and Social Policy: Integrating Theory and Practice in the Prevention of Spousal and Child Abuse by John S. Lyons and Cassandra Kisiel Psychological Perspectives on Welfare Reform by Michael Morris Poverty, Politics, and Policy by Alfred Baumeister, Franklyn D. Kupstas, and Pamela W. Zanthos Government, Business, and Community; A World View: Towards an Integration of Politician, Executive, and Citizen by Chris E. Stout Healthcare Issues Community-based Mental Health Systems by Donna Kemp Clinical Application, Policy, and Development of Behavioral Healthcare Under Healthcare Reform by Jerry Theis Healthcare Delivery Redesign--New Relationships and Behaviors by Wanda Jones Decision Support Technology in Managed Mental Healthcare by John S. Lyons, Michelle Shasha, Nina J. Christopher, and John T. Vessey Education Issues Implications of the Contradictions in Behaviorism for a Scientifically-based Public Policy by E. Rae Harcum Morality, Values, and Education: Psychology's Role by Daniel J. Rybicki Schools as Agents of Change: School-based Barter for School and Community Development by Nelson W. Keith and Novella Keith Positive Agents of Change in the Transformation of Social Systems: A Role for Education by Kathi L. Wilhite New Directions: Innovative Programs to Reach at Risk Students by Robert G. Monohan, Sheila B. Marino, and Rosemary Miller Index