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Rakowski, Cathy A. – American Sociologist, 1993
Contends that sociologists confront criticism of the nature and ends of sociological research and ethical dilemmas in the study of social problems and people. Provides suggestions for ending neocolonial attitudes among social science researchers. (CFR)
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Colonialism, Ethics, Foreign Countries
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Natoli, Salvatore J. – International Journal of Social Education, 1990
Argues a global perspective is inherent to all geographic research and education. Quotes several influential geographers concerning their views on globalism and geography as a discipline. Examines geography's five fundamental themes and their applicability to a global perspective. Considers roles geographers can play in solving world environmental…
Descriptors: Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Geographic Concepts
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Dando, William A. – International Journal of Social Education, 1990
Delineates the nature of applied geography, asserting that geography links the natural and social sciences. Underscores geography's role in data analysis and problem solving on a global scale. Traces the discipline's history. Maps geography's status in higher education institutions. Discusses new technologies used by geographers. Summarizes career…
Descriptors: Careers, Cartography, Computers, Data Analysis