PDF-(BOOS)-Development and Social Change: A Global Perspective

Development and Social Change A Global Perspective explains how development thinking and practice have shaped our world It introduces students to four interconnected projects and how their dynamics contradictions and controversies have influenced development trajectories colonialism the development era the neoliberal globalization project and sustainable development Authors Philip McMichael and Heloise Weber use case studies and examples to help describe a complex world in transition Students are encouraged to see global development as a contested historical project By showing how development stems from unequal power relationships between and among peoples and states often with planetthreatening environmental outcomes it enables readers to reflect on the possibilities for more just social ecological and political relations. Angola?. . Yolanda T. . Nunes. . Correia. UNICEF/Angola. 12 July . 2013. . . Presentation outline. Context and challenge. Is there a social norm perspective?. Social . expectations. Gap . between. coastal and arid environments. KGA171 The Global Geography of Change. Presented by Associate Professor Elaine Stratford. Semester 1. Vulnerability. L . vulnerare. – to wound; capable of being wounded; open to attack or damage; assailable. Theoretical Perspectives. The Role of Theoretical Perspectives. Perception. – the way you interpret the meaning of an image or event. Depends on beliefs, values, what you focus on. Sociolological. Sociological Perspectives. Read a Native American’s Speech- respond to . question 1.. Read the . McDonaldization. of Higher Education. Do you agree or disagree with . Ritzer’s. assertion that . ology: . Perspect. I. ve. and theory. Chapter 1. 1. Sociology: Perspective and Theory. Learning Objectives. 2. “. Sociology shows us the power of society to guide all our life decisions in much the same way that the seasons influence our choice of clothing.. KMUN 2013. Dr. Peter . Ibbott. Associate Professor of Economics. King’s University College at the . University of Western Ontario.  .  . May 16, 2013. Stories of Social and Economic Change. Is economic change accelerating?. th. century???. The Origins of Sociology. Background. Frenchman (1798 -1857). Recognized as Father of Sociology. Expelled from school at an early age. Believed society had to be studied scientifically – using scientific observation. The Role of Theoretical Perspectives. Perception. – the way you interpret the meaning of an image or event. Depends on beliefs, values, what you focus on. Sociolological. theoretical perspective . Complexity, systems thinking and social justice. Professor Leon Tikly. Aims. Consider the relevance of complexity theory for the way that we . conceptualise. global education policy (GEP) in the context of the SDGs. 2011 Global Social Work Student Conference Silver School of Social Work – New York University 27 March 2011 www.globalsocialagenda.org Abye Tasse - IASSW Charles Abbey - ICSW Gary Bailey – IFSW MCCCourse Course NameRITCourse Course NameART118Persp Art History I AncientARTH135Hist Wst ArtAncient Medieval GlobalART119Persp Art History II ModernARTH136His Wst ArtRenaissance-Modern GlobalART121P . Todaro. and Smith, Chapter: 1. Dr . Shailesh. Kumar. Asst Professor,. Dept of Economics,. Bharati. College,. University of Delhi. What Do We Mean By Development. development may mean different things to different people so it . Paul . Lachapelle. Community Development Specialist . Associate Professor. Montana State University . 1. What is extension’s role in climate science outreach?. 2. How can we best address vulnerable populations?. What’s in it for. Small Islands. Developing States?. Key findings. Since the 1950s, the rate of global warming. has been unprecedented compared to previous decades and millennia. The IPCC says with 95% certainty that increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere due to human activities have been.