Acknowledging global interdependence, especially in economics, may be the most important step toward resolving international conflicts. Describes seven major global dangers and gives scenarios for exploring likely global futures. As "tools of prescription" these global models are inadequate, but as "tools of analysis" they have…

Rapid technological change is widely regarded as a primary cause of unemployment, especially in depressions. This article summarizes the diverse interpretations given to the notion of technological unemployment, critically examining the assumptions underlying those views. (Author/SSH)

Certain aspects of contemporary social change that deserve attention are examined, although as yet there is no adequate framework to guide future decision making. They include: occupations, classes, and the sociotechnical structure; urban developments; social and political action; work and leisure; family; organizations; beliefs and values; and…

In all developed countries, single-parent families are particularly vulnerable to poverty. In contrast to many European countries that provide some guaranteed income support for children, the United States has emphasized private responsibility, increasingly requiring child support from the other parent. The reliance on a private approach raises…

In a rapidly changing world, the success of nations, communities, and individuals may be linked, more than ever before, to how they adapt to change, learn, and share knowledge. This report helps clarify the concepts of human and social capital and evaluates their impact on economic growth and well being. Although the evidence on social capital is…

Noting that injuries are the leading cause of child death in all the world's more developed countries, this report is the second in a series of "Innocenti Report Cards" designed to monitor the performance of industrialized nations in meeting the needs of their children. The report focuses on child death by injury in the member countries…

Describes the strength in research and development and the technological leadership as factors dominating "postindustrial" country economy. Indicates that the United States future welfare will depend heavily upon technology, rather than an energy glut. (CC)

The president of the World Bank Group outlines the great need for developed and developing countries to make greater efforts to rescue poorer nations and other impoverished areas from their continuing poverty. (Author/RK)

Statistics representing attitudes of the world's governments concerning education in terms of public expenditure are compiled and presented in tabular form. Comparisions are made to expenditures in developed and developing countries for competing activities such as public health and military costs. (SM)

Concern for the educational preparation of a technologically sophisticated work-force is of interest to all developed nations. (Editor/CB)

Article describes excerpts of writings of the late Richard Attygalle who comments on the individual as he attempts to utilize his countries' resources and develop his educational and social awareness in an Asian community. (RK)

Reviews the popular notions of adult education in the national economic development process. (DS)

Presents excerpts from speeches and discussions presented during the quadrennial meeting of the International Federation for Home Economics. (SB)