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Richardson, John M., Jr., Ed. – 1984
This compilation of articles, photographs, commentaries, diagrams, and political cartoons presents positive, practical, and action-oriented core ideas on which to base future-oriented thinking and creative activity. The first of 10 parts presents articles on traditional American principles, ways of facing the future, America's character and…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Coping, Economically Disadvantaged, Ethics
Berman, Louise M.; Miel, Alice – 1983
This booklet presents a variety of perspectives on educating for world cooperation. Section 1 discusses major world problems and calls for the reorientation of education as a potential solution. Section 2 deals with the design of such a reorientation and offers three approaches to teaching and curriculum development--knowing, being, and doing. In…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Anthropology, Conflict Resolution, Cooperation
Vaughan, Jerry L. – 1985
A community survey conducted in Galveston County, Texas identified four attributes or characteristics of community leadership: problem-solving effectiveness; ability and willingness to accept responsibility; leadership cooperation; and leadership coordination of organizations. The leadership patterns found in Galveston County will effect the…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Leaders, Economic Development, Futures (of Society)
Wisconsin Univ., Madison. Coll. of Agricultural and Life Sciences. – 1983
Papers presented at a symposium commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Rural Sociology of the University of Wisconsin-Madison are collected in this volume. The first four papers--by Olaf Larson, Edward Moe, Daryl Hobbs, and Robert Gard--discuss the department's history, emphasizing the contributions of outstanding…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Departments, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
Wang, Chih – Electronic Publishing Review, 1986
Reviews definitions and the scope, history, technological capabilities, and other significant issues of electronic publishing. Advantages and disadvantages of electronic publishing are compared to those of traditional publishing, and possible future impacts of electronic publishing on books and libraries are considered. (CDD)
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Copyrights, Data Processing, Databases
Peer reviewedParakh, Jal S.; Slesnick, Irwin L. – Science Teacher, 1988
Presents the arguments for and against artificial insemination and in-vitro fertilization. Cites various legal, moral, and ethical questions which can be used to promote discussion. Some people feel that the natural bond between parent and child could be weakened as a result of this new technology. (RT)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Futures (of Society)
Download full textActive Learning Systems, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. – 1985
This report describes an interactive video system developed by Active Learning Systems which utilizes a cable television (TV) network as its delivery system to transmit computer literacy lessons to high school and college students. The system consists of an IBM PC, Pioneer LDV 4000 videodisc player, and Whitney Supercircuit set up at the head end…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
