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Download full textStone, Frank Andrews – 1988
This book reflects the views and experiences of mid-career educators representing a number of countries who participated in seminars on international development education at the University of Connecticut (Storrs) from 1979-1988. Chapter 1 defines the concepts of international development and global interaction, considers global images, describes…
Descriptors: Development, Foreign Countries, Global Approach, Higher Education
Norman, Colin – 1981
The title of this book derives its name from Hephaestus, the Greek god of fire and metalworking, who had a pronounced limp. Focusing on science and technology in the eighties, the first chapter of this book uses Hephaestus as a focal point since he was entrusted with the development and maintenance of key technologies and with keeping society…
Descriptors: College Science, Development, Futures (of Society), Global Approach
Thomas, Alan, Ed.; Ploman, Edward W., Ed. – 1986
Fourteen papers presented at the Global Learning Symposium examine the learning perspective and its relationship to problems of world development. The learning perspective is compared and contrasted with the education perspective to reflect the degree to which the distinction reveals new knowledge on existing problems. Papers and presenters are:…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Developing Nations, Development, Developmental Continuity
Sachs, Ignacy – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Education, 1978
Development and environment are two interconnected concepts and solutions to the problems of both can be found through "ecodevelopment." Inherent in this planning approach is an effort to meet the basic needs of a community while establishing true symbiosis between man and the planet. Educational effort at every level is necessary to make this…
Descriptors: Community Planning, Conservation (Environment), Development, Ecology
Abegaz, Berhanu, Ed. – Studies in Third World Societies, 1986
The four papers in this volume discuss various facets of the poverty-demography interaction: the rationale for the desired family size of the poor, the problems of attaining such size, the effect of family size/structure on household economy, and the future well-being of the children of the poor. "Mass Poverty, Demography, and Development…
Descriptors: Children, Demography, Developing Nations, Development
Peer reviewedDouthit, Nathan – History Teacher, 1991
Discusses the debate between proponents of western civilization and of world or global history. Proposes using disputed theoretical ground as a common resource. Explores the origins of global consciousness in western civilization. Examines the contributions of nonwestern civilizations to the development of global history. Urges consideration of…
Descriptors: Capitalism, Cultural Exchange, Development, Global Approach
