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Los procesos de globalización e internacionalización de los mercados y las econo-mías de los países han hecho que la sociedad global internacional comprenda que el mundo del siglo xxi está conformado por países ricos y pobres, esto es países desarrollados y países en desarrollo. La marcada diferencia entre los dos bloques económicos fue la pregunta que se hicieron los unos y los otros. La respuesta a la pregunta se mostró más allá de la lectura literal de los textos, en la lectura abduc-tiva de la dinámica de los contextos históricos globales del desarrollo económico, educativo, institucional, cultural, del capital social, como también de la ciencia, la tecnología y la innov...
El grupo de investigación deDerecho Administrativo de la Universidad Externado de Colombia entrega alpúblico una obra que le permite al lector comprender las diferentescompetencias e instrumentos de ordenación del territorio colombiano y, en estalabor, establecer no solo cuáles son las relaciones entre los diferentesniveles territoriales sino además identificar las contradicciones que sederivan de la superposición de decisiones que confluyen sobre el suelo comoobjeto de intervención de las esferas nacionales, departamentales, regionales,locales y sectoriales. En este galimatías jurídico seenmarca la planificación de la ciudad, la cual, en el ejercicio de la autonomíareconocida...
This much-needed text provides a coherent and strategic approach to teacher development Teacher Development for Language Teachers examines ten different approaches for facilitating professional development in language teaching: self-monitoring, support groups, journal writing, classroom observation, teaching portfolios, analysis of critical incidents, case analysis, peer coaching, team teaching, and action research. The introductory chapter provides a conceptual framework. All chapters contain practical examples and reflection questions to help readers apply the approach in their own teaching context.
Nanobiotechnology in agriculture is a new knowledge area that offers novel possibilities to achieve high productivity levels at manageable costs during the production and merchandising of crops. This book shows us how we can use the cutting-edge knowledge about agriculture, nanotechnology, and biotechnology to increase the agricultural productivity and shape a sustainable future in order to increase the social welfare in rural areas and preserve the environmental health. Specialists from several countries will provide their feedback on a range of relevant topics such as environment-friendly use of nanofertilisers, nanodevices, nano-food packaging, nanocoating and nanocarriers and their relationship with the modern agriculture.
The Phoenicians created the Mediterranean world as we know it--yet they remain a poorly understood group. In this Handbook, the first of its kind in English, readers will find expert essays covering the history, culture, and areas of settlement throughout the Phoenician and Punic world.
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The book provides fresh look at the issues of sustainable development, degradation of natural resources and vulnerability to climate change in Small Island developing states (SIDS). It documents the deteriorating state of SIDS and adaptation efforts made to address the impending crisis of unsustainable economic growth with international, national and community support. Authors have discussed issues like macroeconomic trends, vulnerability, resilience capability, and SIDS-specific strategies focusing on sectors like trade and tourism. Discussion continues with the examination of democracy, social capital, quality of life, and health concerns. Climate change and natural resource challenges are analyzed using case studies. The book also discusses diplomatic complexities of international climate agreements, collective action and institutional quality constitute the analysis of global environment and sustainable development.