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Schroeder, Karsten – 1986
In the last two decades, problems associated with aging have caused increased public concern. As a result of recent research in the Federal Republic of Germany, the science of gerontology has revealed new information about the living conditions and living standards of the elderly. The image of older people is still a negative one and passing…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Foreign Countries, Gerontology
United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi (Kenya). – 1986
People depend for their well-being on the health of the societies in which they live. This report aims to show that the achievement of sustained development, the promotion of health, and the rational use of environmental resources are absolutely inseparable. Chapter I, "Health Effects of Human Activities With Environmental Consequences,"…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Annual Reports, Diseases, Ecological Factors
Marinoble, Rita; Hegenauer, Judy – 1988
One of the desired outcomes of transition planning for students with disabilities is to enable the students to lead a quality adult life. This report contains a literature review which outlines recent approaches to addressing quality of life issues, including conceptualizations, methodologies, and ethical concerns. A field inquiry report…
Descriptors: Community Resources, Definitions, Disabilities, Educational Planning