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Sofia Strid; Alain Denis – Sage Research Methods Cases, 2024
The case study draws on design thinking. It offers a research and innovation case method to address so-called wicked problems, that is, complex problems with many interdependent and incomplete factors and variables requiring deep understanding of the involved stakeholders and the innovative approach provided by design thinking. The case takes as…
Descriptors: Design, Thinking Skills, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Case Studies
Leal Filho, Walter, Ed. – Peter Lang Frankfurt, 2011
It is widely acknowledged that sustainable development is a long-term goal, which both individuals and institutions (and countries!) need to pursue. This important theme is characterized by an intrinsic complexity, since it encompasses ecological or environmental considerations on the one hand, and economic matters, social influences and political…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Architectural Education, Higher Education, Environmental Education
Stanley, C. Maxwell – 1979
The book examines the historical background of and accomplishments in seven global problem areas. It is hypothesized that effective management within today's framework is the only way to progress toward the political and economic order that is necessary to assure peace and security, justice, and human rights, and to improve the quality of life. It…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Disarmament, Economic Development, Economics
Mertz, Gayle; Lieber, Carol Miller – 2001
This multidisciplinary guide provides middle and high school teachers and students with inquiry-based tools to support their exploration of emerging local, national, international, and transboundary security issues. Students are introduced to critical thinking, problem solving, and peacemaking strategies that will help them better understand…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Consciousness Raising, Critical Thinking, Global Approach
Conboy, William A., Ed. – 1979
This book presents background information and approximately 40 articles on various aspects of the future. It is intended for use as a textbook and/or reader in advanced high school or college level future studies courses. The objectives are to help students of the future examine major problems and issues and to encourage them to devise new models…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computers, Creative Thinking, Economic Development
Knight, C. Gregory; Wilcox, R. Paul – 1976
Emphasizing a problem-solving perspective, the document investigates the world food scene. Simply defined, the world food problem is the apparent inability of the world's people to feed themselves adequately and consistently. Intended for use by college level geography instructors as they develop courses on human uses of the environment, the…
Descriptors: Depleted Resources, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Eating Habits
Stokes, Bruce – 1978
The booklet maintains that the key to meeting basic human needs is the participation of individuals and communities in local problem solving. Some of the most important achievements in providing food, upgrading housing, improving human health, and tapping new energy sources, comes through local self-help projects. Proponents of local efforts at…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Action, Cooperation, Developed Nations