Considers the blessings and constraints imposed by technological innovations and cites some inherent conflicts in transferring Western technology to a non-Western world. Recommends focus on problems and goals rather than technologies. (Author/CK)

Preserving and enhancing the quality of the human environment requires holistic approaches to problems. Educators should encourage multi-disciplinary thought in the classroom. One area that has great potential for strengthening the integrative aspects of education is geography. (RM)

Geography can contribute to an informed world view and thus to a favorable international climate for the peaceful settlement of disputes and for productive measures to ameliorate many world problems. What the focus of geography instruction in the development of international understanding should be is discussed. (RM)