In this paper, we will address common psychological reactions to disability such as anxiety, depression, denial, and anger in the framework of a stage model. In addition, this paper will discuss specific societal aspe...In this paper, we will address common psychological reactions to disability such as anxiety, depression, denial, and anger in the framework of a stage model. In addition, this paper will discuss specific societal aspects that can impact reaction and adjustment to disability. In this vein, we will examine the specific effects of societal attitudes and stigma upon individuals with disabilities. Strategies for changing attitudes and facilitating adjustment to disability will also be discussed.展开更多
IN 2020,the world community will meet in Beijing to discuss how to correct an almost irreversible problem–biodiversity loss at the Convention on Biological Diversity.Over the past half century,there has been a massiv...IN 2020,the world community will meet in Beijing to discuss how to correct an almost irreversible problem–biodiversity loss at the Convention on Biological Diversity.Over the past half century,there has been a massive decrease in the size of species populations worldwide.At the Beijing conference,China could play a decisive role in securing the planet’s future.展开更多
THE chit chat at family dinner a couple of years ago turned political when we began discussing the best alternatives for my home country’s development.I argued,on a self-sufficient line,that protecting and managing o...THE chit chat at family dinner a couple of years ago turned political when we began discussing the best alternatives for my home country’s development.I argued,on a self-sufficient line,that protecting and managing our biodiversity instead of relying on fossil fuels—as we had for decades—was Colombia’s best possible strategy.To me,in view of our enviable competitive advantage of hosting around 10 percent of the world’s biodiversity,this made irrefutable sense.But the knee-jerk response of a family friend knocked the wind out of my sails.Genuinely curious,he asked,“What the heck is biodiversity?How do you use it?How can it improve our GDP?”展开更多
文摘In this paper, we will address common psychological reactions to disability such as anxiety, depression, denial, and anger in the framework of a stage model. In addition, this paper will discuss specific societal aspects that can impact reaction and adjustment to disability. In this vein, we will examine the specific effects of societal attitudes and stigma upon individuals with disabilities. Strategies for changing attitudes and facilitating adjustment to disability will also be discussed.
文摘IN 2020,the world community will meet in Beijing to discuss how to correct an almost irreversible problem–biodiversity loss at the Convention on Biological Diversity.Over the past half century,there has been a massive decrease in the size of species populations worldwide.At the Beijing conference,China could play a decisive role in securing the planet’s future.
文摘THE chit chat at family dinner a couple of years ago turned political when we began discussing the best alternatives for my home country’s development.I argued,on a self-sufficient line,that protecting and managing our biodiversity instead of relying on fossil fuels—as we had for decades—was Colombia’s best possible strategy.To me,in view of our enviable competitive advantage of hosting around 10 percent of the world’s biodiversity,this made irrefutable sense.But the knee-jerk response of a family friend knocked the wind out of my sails.Genuinely curious,he asked,“What the heck is biodiversity?How do you use it?How can it improve our GDP?”
