Miss Barbara Ward is one of the ablest writers on public affairs o four time. She writes clearly and informally from an admirably firm background of training in economics and history and with a deep commitment to the Western religious and ethical tradition a commitment, however, not a dogmatic intolerance. These virtues come out clearly in this brief but very compact book.
Miss Barbara Ward is one of the ablest writers on public affairs o four time. She writes clearly and informally from an admirably firm background of t...
"If, as I believe, there is more real security for Americans in understanding than in H-bombs, Barbara Ward has done us an inestimable service with this absorbing, enlightening book. I strongly urge my fellow countrymen to read it, for they will find in it essential information on the state of the world and essential inspiration to do what needs to be done.
"The ideas presented here are stimulating and provocative and illuminating. The ideas are new--and they make the news more understandable. And they suggest a policy for the West. A rewarding book...exceedingly important." --Adlai...
"If, as I believe, there is more real security for Americans in understanding than in H-bombs, Barbara Ward has done us an inestimable service with...
The largest "wandering of the people" in human history is taking place at a moment when mankind has both a more demanding vision of equality and dignity for all and new awareness of the physical limits of the environment. How will the 1.5 billion people pouring into the world's cities between now and the year 2000 be provided with housing, food, jobs, and essential services? How will the destitute villages be given new purpose, vitality, and expanded livelihood?
The largest "wandering of the people" in human history is taking place at a moment when mankind has both a more demanding vision of equality and digni...
"Barbara Ward does not make the mistake common to many economists and political theorists of attempting to interpret the present, still less to prophesy the future, in terms solely of the past. Though in each of her lectures she traces for each of her fields the development of political thought from the earliest times, the great importance of the series lies in her analysis of the present and her synthesis of the components into a broad picture which explains while it informs." --Kwame Nkrumah, from the Foreword
"Barbara Ward does not make the mistake common to many economists and political theorists of attempting to interpret the present, still less to prophe...
With twenty educators contributing ideas piloted with children of different abilities and backgrounds in their care, 'Good Grief'has been designed to explore and demystify the experience of loss - in different contexts - within the framework of the National Curriculum. This second edition has been updated and revised, to include a new chapter on the effects of disasters on children. Suitable for all professionals, carers and parents, both books are activity based. Good Grief 1 facilitates the use of children's own experiences and encouraging improvisation and extension. Primarily designed for...
With twenty educators contributing ideas piloted with children of different abilities and backgrounds in their care, 'Good Grief'has been designed to ...
An unofficial report commissioned by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. Prepared with the assistance of a 152-member committee of corresponding consultants in 58 countries. A] profoundly ethical, value-oriented study . . . points] to areas of concern for economists and political scientists, philosophers and theologians. P.J. Henriot, America"
An unofficial report commissioned by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. Prepared with the assistance of ...
