Describes the agricultural and genetic developments in wheat production that lead to the Green Revolution." Indicates unsolved hunger problems, and suggests some solutions. (AL)

The introduction of new grain varieties has had profound social effects in addition to increasing food supply. If political power is sensitive to the needs of the underprivileged...advanced technology in agriculture, as in (nuclear) power generation, is indeed going to create a social revolution.'' (Author/AL)

An economist's treatment of the ecological components of nature as scarce resources with illustrations from the developing countries to demonstrate that there are no easy answers to food population problems. (AL)

Water management led to the rise of the earliest civilizations, almost simultaneously in several dry areas of the world. But a lack of conservation has led to degradation of the landscape, deterioration of resources and decline of nations. (Author/AL)

This report focuses on the prospects and possibilities for using biomass as an energy source for the United States. However, the greatest potential for utilizing biomass as fuel exists in energy-starved developing nations, since it appears possible to develop biomass technologies keeping capital inputs low in relation to labor inputs. (BT)

This paper defines mass science, presents an assessment of its uses and abuses in China during the Cultural Revolution decade, and analyzes the future of mass science in China. (Author/BB)

Discusses the fact that many food plants derive from domesticated rather than natural strains, and that natural germplasm or genetic strains used in the plant-improvement process must be carefully preserved. (MLH)

Defining development as some combination of improving the standard of living and quality of life, meeting basic needs, and increasing per capita gross national product, this article discusses the role science and technology can play in developing countries. Considers technology transfer, appropriate technology, and other issues. (JN)