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WORLD FUTURE SOCIETY [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Social Organization
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- asocial society
1, record 1, English, asocial%20society
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Emerging Asocial Society. Despite hopes that technology would enhance our social connectedness, some data indicate that more people are feeling lonely and disconnected from the world around them, suggesting continued social challenges in a future where more people feel isolated. 2, record 1, English, - asocial%20society
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation sociale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- société asociale
1, record 1, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20asociale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'émergence de la société asociale. On espérait que la technologie favoriserait les liens sociaux, mais c'est plutôt le contraire : davantage de gens se sentent seuls et coupés des autres, ce qui laisse entrevoir des problèmes sociaux persistants dans un avenir dans lequel les comportements asociaux pourraient augmenter de manière inattendue. 2, record 1, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20asociale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Judaism
- National History
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies
1, record 2, English, Center%20for%20Holocaust%20and%20Genocide%20Studies
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CHGS 2, record 2, English, CHGS
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies(CHGS) was established in 1997... as an interdisciplinary research center at the University of Minnesota. CHGS provides premiere academic programs, fostering a community of students studying genocide and mass violence while cultivating the essential connection between scholarly inquiry, education and outreach to different sectors of society. [Their] work is motivated by the hope to inspire future generations to fight hatred and strengthen democracy, thus ensuring a more peaceful and just world. 1, record 2, English, - Center%20for%20Holocaust%20and%20Genocide%20Studies
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Centre for Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Judaïsme
- Histoires nationales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies
1, record 2, French, Center%20for%20Holocaust%20and%20Genocide%20Studies
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CHGS 2, record 2, French, CHGS
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Centre for Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Water Resources Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- The Cousteau Society
1, record 3, English, The%20Cousteau%20Society
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded in 1973 by Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau, [The Cousteau Society] has more than 50, 000 members worldwide. Under the leadership of President Francine Cousteau, the Society continues the unique explorations and observations of ecosystems throughout the world that have helped millions of people understand and appreciate the fragility of life on our Water Planet. Half a century of protecting water systems has expanded to embrace a wide variety of programs to encourage communities to achieve sustainable harmony with Nature as the Cousteau Label program. Headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, membership-supported, not-for-profit environmental education organization, the Society is dedicated to the protection and improvement of the quality of life for present and future generations. 2, record 3, English, - The%20Cousteau%20Society
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Mission:] Educating people to understand, to love and to protect the water systems of the planet, marine and fresh water, for the well-being of future generations. 3, record 3, English, - The%20Cousteau%20Society
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Gestion des ressources en eau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- The Cousteau Society
1, record 3, French, The%20Cousteau%20Society
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Cousteau Society est une association de droit américain, à but non-lucratif, créée en 1973 aux États-Unis par Jacques-Yves Cousteau et basée à Hampton en Virginie. Menée par sa Présidente Francine Cousteau, The Cousteau Society poursuit sa mission d'exploration et de conservation des écosystèmes à travers le monde. Un demi-siècle de protection des systèmes aquatiques a permis de développer des programmes comme le Label Cousteau qui encourage les communautés à atteindre une harmonie durable avec la Nature. 2, record 3, French, - The%20Cousteau%20Society
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[L'organisation] est dédiée à la protection des milieux aquatiques, maritimes et fluviaux pour le bien-être des générations actuelles et futures. 3, record 3, French, - The%20Cousteau%20Society
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-05-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Humanities and Social Sciences (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences
1, record 4, English, International%20Union%20of%20Anthropological%20and%20Ethnological%20Sciences
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IUAES 1, record 4, English, IUAES
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The IUAES [International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences] is a world organization of social and biological anthropological scientists and institutions working in the fields of anthropology and ethnology, but also of interest to archaeologists and linguistics specialists, among others. Its aim is to enhance exchange and communication among scholars of all regions of the world, in a collective effort to expand human knowledge. In this way it hopes to contribute to a better understanding of human society, and to a sustainable future based on harmony between nature and culture. 2, record 4, English, - International%20Union%20of%20Anthropological%20and%20Ethnological%20Sciences
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Sciences humaines (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Union internationale des sciences anthropologiques et ethnologiques
1, record 4, French, Union%20internationale%20des%20sciences%20anthropologiques%20et%20ethnologiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- UISAE 1, record 4, French, UISAE
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Ciencias humanas (Generalidades)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Unión Internacional de Ciencias Antropológicas y Etnológicas
1, record 4, Spanish, Uni%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20de%20Ciencias%20Antropol%C3%B3gicas%20y%20Etnol%C3%B3gicas
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- UICAE 1, record 4, Spanish, UICAE
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-09-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Global Change Game
1, record 5, English, Global%20Change%20Game
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- GCG 1, record 5, English, GCG
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Played on a colourful hand-painted world map the size of a basketball court, the Global Change Game is a fast-paced, challenging learning activity which channels participants’ energy and creativity into exploring the major global problems of our time. The Global Change Game is a world issues simulation game which teaches about international development, international relations, global environmental issues, and the links between environment, society, and economy. Each participant becomes one hundred million people determining the future of their region of the world through social, economic and environmental decision-making and interactions with other regions. While minutes tick by for the players, years pass in the Game as it travels several decades into the future. Participants are encouraged to show imagination in their quest for global solutions as they learn about the long-term results of their decisions. 1, record 5, English, - Global%20Change%20Game
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Global Change Game
1, record 5, French, Global%20Change%20Game
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- GCG 1, record 5, French, GCG
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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