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United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, Conches (Switzerland). – 1991
The symposium examined the impact of poverty and environmental degradation on women and children and assessed women's real and potential contributions to sustainable development through their knowledge of natural resources. Participants included experts and resource people involved in grassroots activities throughout the world. This report…
Descriptors: Children, Conservation (Environment), Demography, Energy Conservation
American Association of Retired Persons, Washington, DC. – 1990
This document contains 16 papers on family roles and caregiving presented at a conference on aging. The papers, grouped into themes of trends and implications, resourceful roles (grandparenting and caregiving), and an agenda for the future, include the following: "Demographic Potential and the Quiet Revolution" (Opening Remarks by Robert A.…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Community Services, Demography, Drug Addiction
Kanaskie, Nancy J., Ed. – 1985
Eight papers presented at a 1-day conference on poverty in Wisconsin are collected in this volume. The first six papers focus on poverty within the state and its effects on particular groups such as women, racial minorities, the elderly, and those in rural areas. The last two papers examine these findings in light of current poverty programs and…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Demography, Fatherless Family, Federal Programs
Download full textBerman, Phyllis W., Ed.; Ramey, Estelle R., Ed. – 1982
These proceedings consist of 26 papers delivered at a conference devoted to research on the health and development of women. The focus of the conference was on women's health concerns, female development from infancy to womanhood, women and work, reproduction and giving birth, women and the family, sexuality, and the middle and later years.…
Descriptors: Demography, Employment Patterns, Family Life, Females
Parilla, Robert E.; And Others – 1980
Summaries are provided of the presentations made at Montgomery College's (MC's) two-day conference conducted to acquaint college trustees, staff, and students and the community with major issues likely to affect MC in the 1980's. First, six papers consider economic trends: "Implications of Economic Trends for Higher Education" by Susan Nelson;…
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Instruction, Community Colleges, Demography
Sharbaugh, Carolyn S., Ed. – 1991
The proceedings reported in this document provide an overview of the trends, needs, and issues in maternal and child nutrition services and present recommendations and action strategies to improve such services. An executive summary presents a total of 28 recommendations and associated strategies which address general areas, women's nutrition for…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Allied Health Personnel, Children, Cost Effectiveness
Hoskins, Irene, Ed. – 1989
Written in English and Spanish, this document contains the proceedings of the 14th International Congress of Gerontology on concerns about the impact of rapid social change on the well-being of older women and families in Latin American and the Caribbean and about effective programs that address the needs of the older populations. The first…
Descriptors: Consciousness Raising, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background
American Association of Retired Persons, Washington, DC. – 1989
Part I of this publication contains a background paper, "The Health and Socioeconomic Situation of Midlife and Older Women in Latin America and the Caribbean" (Sennott-Miller). Part II includes and introduction and the following presentations: "Opening Statement" (Crooks); "Empowering Older Women: An Agenda for the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Aging (Individuals), Chronic Illness
McIntyre, John, Ed.; Barrett, Mary, Ed. – 1998
These proceedings consist of 46 papers on the influence of vocational education and training (VET) research on policy and practice. These papers are grouped into these categories: impact of research; equity in participation; partnerships and stakeholders; practice and practitioners; research and policy; learning, work, and organizations; and VET,…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Community Study, Competency Based Education
