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Peer reviewedTinbergen, Jan – Impact of Science on Society, 1972
Points out that scientific advancements have contributed many gains, but also problems to the present society. Happiness can result in the future if the priority of human survival is kept above others in allocating resources for research. Joint decisions should be made by all nations on vital issues facing them. (PS)
Descriptors: Resource Materials, Scientific Research, Social Problems, Social Responsibility
Download full textEnergy Research and Development Administration, Oak Ridge, TN. – 1975
This publication was produced for the Citizens' Workshop Program on Energy and the Environment. Included in this monograph are sections on: (1) energy and the environment; (2) the energy problem (amount remaining, how it is used); (3) Environmental problems of energy use; an energy-environmental quiz; (4) energy for the future (types, sources,…
Descriptors: Energy, Energy Conservation, Environment, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedSocial Science Record, 1987
Lists 17 acts of genocide occurring between 1904 and the present. Includes dates and estimates of the numbers of people killed. Indicates which acts are considered to be genocide by the more narrow United Nations definition. (GEA)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Genocide, Instructional Materials, Resource Materials
Brown, Robert E. – Amer Biol Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Instruction, Natural Resources, Pollution, Resource Materials
Peer reviewedChemical and Engineering News, 1973
Descriptors: Chemistry, Economic Development, Economic Factors, Economic Progress
Peer reviewedHutchins, Robert M. – International Education, 1972
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Equal Education, Humanism
Peer reviewedBowles, Chester – International Education, 1972
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Equal Education, Humanism
Peer reviewedKarls, Andrea B. – Social Education, 1974
This article presents a list and short analysis of sources and resources for teaching about global hunger and poverty. Included in the article are teacher-student materials, background readings, and organizations and their resources. (Author/DE)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Global Approach, Hunger, Poverty
Peer reviewedU Thant – Social Science Record, 1972
It is suggested that universal compassion for all living beings may be attained by religious training to develop spiritual qualities of man. (JB)
Descriptors: Human Dignity, Literature Reviews, Peace, Resource Materials
Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. Coll. of Education. – 1984
This bibliography identifies over 150 resources that help students understand the interdependent nature of the world. It is designed to be an overview rather than a comprehensive bibliography. Section I reviews books and articles that provide a basis for understanding the development of global education, its background, and basic definitions in…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Global Approach, Interdisciplinary Approach
Breakthrough, 1985
What bioregions can do to contribute to world order and security is discussed in this newsletter. A bioregion is defined as an identifiable geographical area of interacting life-systems that is relatively self-sustaining in the ever-renewing processes of nature. Articles included are: "Bioregionalism and World Order" (Gerald Mische);…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Food, Global Approach
Peer reviewedAbelson, Philip H. – Science, 1973
Discusses problems facing the world with increasing demands for food, energy, raw materials and goods, and at the same time confronted with a population explosion. Views the future of the United States optimistically when compared to less developed countries. (JR)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economic Development, Natural Resources, Population Growth
Peer reviewedLapp, Ralph E. – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1973
Discusses present and future problems of producing clean energy. Graphically presents the changing patterns of fuel use in the United States over the past century, and predicts population growth and energy sources and consumption up to the year 2100 for the United States and the world. (JR)
Descriptors: Energy, Environmental Education, Fuels, Natural Resources
Hattersley, Roy; Critchley, Julian – World and the School, 1972
Two separate commentaries agree that a unified Europe would provide the economic power structure needed to provide a secure position among superpower nations; economic power being preferable to nuclear power. (JB)
Descriptors: Economic Development, Financial Support, Foreign Policy, International Relations
Keys, Donald F. – 1979
This report is a succinct summary of action taken by the 34th General Assembly of the United Nations. It is intended for use by members of UN delegations, UN secretariat staff, policy makers, scholars, students, and members of the public interested in global problems and world issues. The report provides an accurate record of actions taken,…
Descriptors: Disarmament, Global Approach, Higher Education, International Relations
