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Timberlake, Lloyd – 1987
Depicting how people in nine countries can improve their lives while living within their environmental means is the primary aim of this book. Chapter 1 highlights the division of earth's people into the haves and the have nots and describes the inequity of so few having so much of the available resources. Chapter 2 examines the problem of how…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Development, Economic Development, Environment
Western Curriculum Project on Canada Studies, Edmonton (Alberta). – 1971
The team assigned to develop a unit of study on Urbanization chose to examine a small town in Canada as a means of creating better understanding of urban growth, problems, and solutions. The general purpose was to develop in students an increased awareness of their own community by giving them an opportunity to observe, experience and participate…
Descriptors: Community, Community Characteristics, Community Development, Curriculum Development
Western Curriculum Project on Canada Studies, Edmonton (Alberta). – 1972
In order to acquaint students with other environments and to develop an awareness of their own community, the study of a small community in Canada was undertaken by this project development team. The Alpha students studied Chilliwack the first year (ED 066 352) and this second report covers their study of Powell River. The aim of the developers is…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Community Development, Community Study, Curriculum Development