Entering The 21st Century

Author : Guofang Wan,Dianne M. Gut
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789400702684

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Bringing Schools into the 21st Century by Guofang Wan,Dianne M. Gut Pdf

Shift happens: Emerging technologies and globalization have resulted in political, social and cultural changes. These changes have a profound impact on all aspects of human life, including education. Yet while society has changed and continues to change, schools are slow to keep up. This book explores issues related to transforming and modernizing our educational systems, including the impact of societal shifts on education, the efforts at various levels to bring schools into the 21st century, the identification of 21st century skills, the reformation of the curriculum, the creation of alternative models of schooling, the innovative use of technology in education, and many others. It addresses questions like the following: Should schools systems adapt to better meet the needs of tomorrow’s world and how should this be accomplished? How can society better prepare students for a changing and challenging modern world? What skills do students need to lead successful lives and become productive citizens in the 21st century? How can educators create learning environments that are relevant and meaningful for digital natives? How can the school curriculum be made more rigorous to meet the needs of the 21st century? This book encourages readers to transcend the limits of their own educational experience, to think beyond familiar notions of schooling, instruction and curriculum, to consider how to best structure learning so that it will benefit future generations. It encourages a deeper analysis of the existing education system and offers practical insights into future directions focused on preparing students with 21st century skills.

Author : World Meteorological Organization
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2003-07-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521792029

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Climate: Into the 21st Century by World Meteorological Organization Pdf

Lavishly illustrated general-level account of current understanding of, and future predictions for, the world's climate.

Author : Shahid Yusuf
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780195211245

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Entering the 21st Century by Shahid Yusuf Pdf

Known as the standard reference for international economic data, the twenty-second annual edition of the World Development Report provides a set of Selected World Development Indicators as an appendix, presenting social and economic statistics for more than 200 countries.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2001-04-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264189362

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Governance in the 21st Century by OECD Pdf

This book explores some of the opportunities and risks - economic, social and technological - that decision-makers will have to address, and outlines what needs to be done to foster society's capacity to manage its future more flexibly and with broader participation of its citizens.

Author : Cailein Gillespie,John Cousins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136404948

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European Gastronomy into the 21st Century by Cailein Gillespie,John Cousins Pdf

Gastronomy is the art and science of good eating and drinking: a concept that extends outwards to embrace wider notions of tradition, culture, society and civilisation. This book provides a rigorous, well researched and much needed treatment of the subject, systematically outlining: * the development of European gastronomic tradition, and the social, economic, philosophical and geographical contexts of change * the experiences, philosophies and relative contributions of great gastronomes, past and present * the interplay of traditional and contemporary influences on modern gastronomy * the relationship between gastronomy and and travel and tourism * salient issues of nutrition, food hygiene and health promotion Taking an all-encompassing look at the subject of gastronomy past, present and future, 'European Gastronomy into the 21st Century' uses example menus and case studies to demonstrate the theory. It also provides an insight into the business arena, using key destination restaurants to illustrate management techniques and marketing issues. Accessible and highly structured, the book guides the reader through its wide-ranging and thought-provoking content.

Author : Dorothy Hodgson,Judith Byfield
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520962514

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Global Africa by Dorothy Hodgson,Judith Byfield Pdf

Global Africa is a striking, original volume that disrupts the dominant narratives that continue to frame our discussion of Africa, complicating conventional views of the region as a place of violence, despair, and victimhood. The volume documents the significant global connections, circulations, and contributions that African people, ideas, and goods have made throughout the world—from the United States and South Asia to Latin America, Europe, and elsewhere. Through succinct and engaging pieces by scholars, policy makers, activists, and journalists, the volume provides a wholly original view of a continent at the center of global historical processes rather than on the periphery. Global Africa offers fresh, complex, and insightful visions of a continent in flux.

Author : John Kehoe
Publisher : Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Autogenic training
ISBN : 8120727835

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Mind Power Into the 21st Century* by John Kehoe Pdf

Author : International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Competition, International
ISBN : 0195211251

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Entering the 21st Century - Development by International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Pdf

The report states that localization -- the growing economic and political power of cities, provinces, and other sub-national entities -- will be one of the most important new trends in the 21st century. Together with accelerating globalization of the world economy, localization could revolutionize prospects for human development or it could lead to chaos and increased human suffering, the report says. According to the WDR 1999/2000, improved communications, transportation and falling trade barriers are not only making the world smaller they are also fueling the desire and providing the means for local communities to shape their own future. Faced with popular demands for greater self-determination, national governments from Africa to Latin America, and from Europe to South East Asia are devolving power to the local level with mixed results.

Author : John Arnold
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1997-05-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780857023193

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Managing Careers into the 21st Century by John Arnold Pdf

` John Arnold has written a book which will serve well any student or new practitioner in the area of career management, both in terms of explaining how thinking has developed, and in looking forward to the complexities of the future′ - Career Path, Institute Personnel and Development `This book has two purposes for education leaders. It provides understanding of the world of pupils will be moving into. More urgently, because it is not yet sufficiently recognised, it provides a framework for us to consider what is happening to teachers′ careers now′ - School Leadership The book will appeal to several different audiences, particularly those taking human resource modules in MBA and other postgraduate management courses, undergraduates taking special modules in university business schools or psychology departments, and all practising human resource managers, particularly those concerned with career management and (in the UK) those taking the IPD option on career management. The book is not primarily a do-it-yourself career manual, but nevertheless contains much that will assist people to manage their own careers better.

Author : George Friedman
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780385522946

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The Next 100 Years by George Friedman Pdf

“Conventional analysis suffers from a profound failure of imagination. It imagines passing clouds to be permanent and is blind to powerful, long-term shifts taking place in full view of the world.” —George Friedman In his long-awaited and provocative new book, George Friedman turns his eye on the future—offering a lucid, highly readable forecast of the changes we can expect around the world during the twenty-first century. He explains where and why future wars will erupt (and how they will be fought), which nations will gain and lose economic and political power, and how new technologies and cultural trends will alter the way we live in the new century. The Next 100 Years draws on a fascinating exploration of history and geopolitical patterns dating back hundreds of years. Friedman shows that we are now, for the first time in half a millennium, at the dawn of a new era—with changes in store, including: • The U.S.-Jihadist war will conclude—replaced by a second full-blown cold war with Russia. • China will undergo a major extended internal crisis, and Mexico will emerge as an important world power. • A new global war will unfold toward the middle of the century between the United States and an unexpected coalition from Eastern Europe, Eurasia, and the Far East; but armies will be much smaller and wars will be less deadly. • Technology will focus on space—both for major military uses and for a dramatic new energy resource that will have radical environmental implications. • The United States will experience a Golden Age in the second half of the century. Written with the keen insight and thoughtful analysis that has made George Friedman a renowned expert in geopolitics and forecasting, The Next 100 Years presents a fascinating picture of what lies ahead. For continual, updated analysis and supplemental material, go to www.geopoliticalfutures.com.

Author : Rachelle A. Dorfman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134854424

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Aging into the 21st Century by Rachelle A. Dorfman Pdf

Aging Into the 21st Century draws on developmental theory and gerontological research to provide a framework for the creation of 'value-friendly' long-term care settings and for psychotherapy with the elderly.

Author : Paul Kennedy
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780307773579

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Preparing for the Twenty-First Century by Paul Kennedy Pdf

Kennedy's groundbreaking book The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers helped to reorder the current priorities of the United States. Now, he synthesizes extensive research on fields ranging from demography to robotics to draw a detailed, persuasive, and often sobering map of the very near future--a bold work that bridges the gap between history, prophecy, and policy.

Author : Matthew C. Gutmann,Jeffrey Lesser
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520965942

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Global Latin America by Matthew C. Gutmann,Jeffrey Lesser Pdf

Latin America is home to emerging global powers such as Brazil and Mexico and has important links to other titans including China, India, and Africa. Global Latin America examines a range of historical events and cultural forms in Latin America that continue to influence peoples’ lives far outside the region. Its innovative essays, interviews, and stories focus on insights from public intellectuals, political leaders, artists, academics, and activists from the region, allowing students to gain an appreciation of the global relevance of Latin America in the twenty-first century.

Author : Ika Darnhofer,David Gibbon,Benoît Dedieu
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400745032

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Farming Systems Research into the 21st Century: The New Dynamic by Ika Darnhofer,David Gibbon,Benoît Dedieu Pdf

Farming Systems Research has three core characteristics: it builds on systems thinking, it depends on the close collaboration between social and biophysical sciences, and it relies on participation to build co-learning processes. Farming Systems Research posits that to contribute towards sustainable rural development, both interdisciplinary collaborations and local actor engagement are needed. Together, they allow for changes in understanding and changes in practices. This book gives an overview of the insights generated in 20 years of Farming Systems Research. It retraces the emergence and development of Farming Systems Research in Europe, summarises the state-of-the-art for key areas, and provides an outlook on new explorations, especially those tackling the dynamic nature of farming systems and their interaction with the natural environment and the context of action.

Author : Tim; Thomas Allen (Alan)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1107624018

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Poverty and Development Into the 21st Century by Tim; Thomas Allen (Alan) Pdf