Sustainability and Sustainable Development
Sustainability
The industrial revolution began a process of strong economic growth in developed countries and population growth worldwide. This led to dramatic environmental changes, resulting in a major environmental crisis. The economic system has grown and continues to grow, regardless of the global ecosystem and the risks this growth generates.
Concept 1: Carrying Capacity of Ecosystems
The carrying capacity of an ecosystem refers to its ability to sustain a population of a species. It is measured
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Sustainability
The industrial revolution initiated a period of substantial economic growth in developed nations and a global population surge. This led to significant environmental changes, culminating in a major environmental crisis. The economic system has expanded and persists, even at the risk of the global ecosystem and life itself.
Concept 1: Carrying Capacity of Ecosystems
Carrying capacity refers to an ecosystem’s ability to sustain a population of a particular species. It is determined by
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Sustainability
The industrial revolution sparked significant economic growth in developed countries and a global population surge. This resulted in dramatic environmental changes, leading to a major environmental crisis. The economic system continues to grow, often disregarding the global ecosystem and the risks this growth generates.
Concept 1: Carrying Capacity and Environmental Resistance
The carrying capacity of an ecosystem refers to its ability to sustain a population of a species. It’s measured
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2) Science and Technology
Science
Science is a set of objective knowledge that attempts to describe the laws of nature. It’s used to refer to systematic knowledge in any field or discipline. Every science is distinguished not only by the object or subject of study but also by the method applied for it. We can speak of pure sciences and applied sciences.
Pure science is focused on theoretical knowledge (mathematics, physics, chemistry), while applied science focuses on the practical use of knowledge
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The Aztecs
The Aztecs, located in what is now southern Mexico, developed a rich culture starting around 2000 BC. Various civilizations thrived in this region, leaving behind evidence of their flourishing cultures, such as the archaeological city of Teotihuacan. The Toltec culture emerged in the central Mexican plateau from the late 7th century until the mid-12th century, eventually merging with the Maya during their expansion into the Yucatan.
The Rise of the Aztecs
In this geographical setting,
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Areas of Community Social Work
Introduction
Community social work is increasingly impactful due to two main factors:
In technologically advanced societies, lack of relationship skills, individualization, and increased isolation exacerbate difficulties faced by individuals in overcoming new and existing forms of social exclusion.
The expansion of democracy and greater awareness of individual rights for every person, place, and community group highlight a crucial fact: in areas where advocacy is linked