Journal of Sustainable Development ~ September 2009
Luis Gutierrez
PelicanWeb Journal of Sustainable Development ~ September 2009
In brief, the September 2009 issue includes the following:
In page 1, Part 6 of the series on education for sustainable development (ESD).
- Section 1, a brief progress report on the ESD surveys.
- Section 2, clarification of sustainable development terminology.
- Section 3, an essay on integral human development.
- Section 4, an overview of sustainable development indicators
- Section 5, an essay on religious traditions and human development.
- Section 6, a review of survey-based evidence.
- Section 7, a review of recent scholarly research.
- Section 8, a review of some real life examples.
- Section 9, suggestions for prayer, study, and action.
In page 2, an invited paper entitled Study Poverty more than GNP, by Philippine economist and social activist Mahar Mangahas, on how continued growth in GNP may not correlate with poverty eradication and social wellbeing.
In page 3, an invited paper entitled Losing my religion for equality, by Jimmy Carter (USA President, 1977-1981), on the absurdity of perpetuating gender inequities in both secular and religious institutions.
In page 4, an invited paper entitled The myths and realities of feminism, by educator, journalist, and social justice advocate Elka N. Jackson, on some of the practical reasons (with real life examples) that make achieving gender equality indispensable if sustainable development is to have a human face.
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Luis
Luis T. Gutierrez, PhD
Editor, PelicanWeb Journal of Sustainable Development
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