Mr. James July 5, Page 4 Berg 1977 Lat « a Will adoption of western ways introduce forms of social deviancy, such as alcoholism, delinquency, unemployment, depression, etc.? 6. What prevention measures can be developed to reduce the possible emergence of social deviancy? 7. What adjustments will be made by islanders and how will they effect daily living patterns? 8. What does the future hold for an island group isolated from the main flow of economic activity? 9, What are the social, etc. of islanders? educational, employment needs, Battelle Human Affairs Research Centers here in Seattle has com- petent staff sensitive to the issues just raised and can plana long-term program to investigate a number of these issues. The tasks demand an interdisciplinary approach where staff scientists representing a broad range of social and behavioral science expertise function as a team. Perhaps for the first time in history, science has an opportunity to systematically investigate the process associated with a society returning to their homeland where the risks are unusually high. The significance of findings can have long-term effects on under- standing rehabitation efforts. qk have a number of additional thoughts and ideas on the subject and would welcome the opportunity to discuss these with you in the immediate future. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, ran,Hyveabtn / \Jogeph LE. Trimble, Ph.D. Regearch Scientist Social Change Study Center JET imr Enclosure — Gr iaay