Naslov
The Relativity of Societal, Scientific and technological Progress – Need for a New World Order

Autori
Ecimovic, Timi ; Haw, Roger Haw ; Stulher, Elmar ; Kulic, Slavko Kulic ; Muvrin, Drago ; Vrhovsek, Danijel ; Shankaranarayana H.A. ; Mulej, Matjaz ; Tavcar, Josip

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Skup
ISA XVI World Congress of Sociology

Mjesto i datum
Durban, Južnoafrička Republika, 23.07.2006. - 29.07.2006

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Pozvano predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Nije recenziran

Ključne riječi
Methodology; Complex Societal Issues; Case Study New World Order; World Peace; World Government; Water; Land and Air Environment; Science; Society; Civilization; Sustainable Future; Nature; Space and Environment Protection; the Climate Change System

Sažetak
“ Is there a need for a New World Order?” This question has to be addressed if sustainable future, intended to harmonise civilization with nature is recognized as an important goal. This paper is a presentation of the methodology of the notification of complex societal problems and possible solutions by applying the system theory. System theory works at the levels of concept formation, analysis, synthesis and case study. With rapid societal changes and consequent challenges from nature, a great impact is felt on the climate. To comprehend this and to evolve a methodology to adapt to this, our civilization should seek sustainable future as an immediate goal. It is a slow and gradual process. World peace should become an ideal. As Gandhi stated, “ Be the change you want to see in the world.” Thus, to attain such a harmony of one world, once peace, we have move towards the concept evolvement of One Earth, One Government, and One Society and its evolution. Food, water, shelter, clothing and science are the sum total of the basic achievements of our civilization. These are attained through human activities and are influencing our socio-economic system. These are basic needs, the gratification of which is fulfilled through nature, space and environment. These resources as water, land and air have become important issues. Science can become a part of these issues, at the individual, national or global levels.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

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