The State of the Planet: A Report Prepared for the International Federation of Institutes for Advanced Study (IFIAS), Stockholm (Pergamon ... technology, engineering, and social studies)

The State of the Planet provides an understanding of the problems that beset contemporary society. This book provides a series of significant studies on world problems, their complexity, and interaction. Organized into 11 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the problems of rapid population increase and the disparity between the rich and the poor countries of the world. This text then examines the major trends of society in various aspects, including rapid changes in the social, political, economic, and technological aspects. Other chapters consider the areas of interdependence between nations, between the problems they encounter in common, and between the disciplines of learning. This book discusses as well the political and social limits to man's achievements. The final chapter deals with the primary need to spread and deepen understanding of the difficulties and potential dangers within the world system. This book is a valuable resource for politicians, policy makers, and public servants. Content: Other Titles of Interest , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Preface to the Second Edition , Page vii Preface to the First Edition , Pages ix-xi CHAPTER 1 - The Darkest Shadows , Pages 1-4 CHAPTER 2 - World Society in Transition , Pages 5-18 CHAPTER 3 - Areas of Interdependence , Pages 19-25 CHAPTER 4 - The Resource Base—the Carrying Capacity of the Planet , Pages 26-63 CHAPTER 5 - Environment and Climate , Pages 64-73 CHAPTER 6 - Human Resources—The Inner Limits , Pages 74-83 CHAPTER 7 - The Political and Administrative Constraints , Pages 84-90 CHAPTER 8 - The Potentialities and Limitations of Science and Technology , Pages 91-103 CHAPTER 9 - Industry and Employment—the Next Revolution , Pages 104-112 CHAPTER 10 - Emerging Patterns of Change , Pages 113-116 CHAPTER 11 - The Way Ahead — Some Pointers to Survival , Pages 117-125 Index , Pages 127-130 Prepared For The International Federation Of Institutes For Advanced Study (ifias), Stockholm By Alexander King. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.