AKS 50: THE 20 TH CENTURY WORLD

Impact of Science & Technology: Space Exploration  Launching of manned & unmanned space shuttles & commercial satellites to explore space

 Exploration of moon Impact of Science & Technology: Space Exploration

 Docking of two spacecrafts in space  International Space Station Impact of Science & Technology: Space Exploration

 Construction & launching of the Hubble Space Telescope  Space probes like Pathfinder to Mars Impact of Science & Technology: Astronomy

 Miniaturization of the circuitry in computers that made possible personal computers  Development of satellite communication – CNN seen as global channel Impact of Science & Technology: Communications

 Fax Machines  Internet 

Impact of Science & Technology: Health & Medicine  Laser surgery  Ultrasound  CAT scans  MRI imaging techniques

Impact of Science & Technology: Genetics  Isolation of individual genes  Genetic engineering  Cloning

Impact of Science & Technology: Agriculture  Increased crop yields through use of fertilizers & pesticides  Reproduction & improvement of selected plants through genetic engineering

Global Economic Development -Emerging nations have workers with skills appropriate for manufacturing jobs & who are willing to work for low wages -Developed nations need better educated workers for their growing information industries Manufacturing jobs moved out of developed nations to emerging nations. L E D T O

Global Economic Development -The European experiment in free trade was successful & made Europe a major force in the world economy. The USA, Canada, & Mexico signed NAFTA. L E D T O

Global Economic Development -Activities essential for industry & trade require the use of much energy. -Disruption in the distribution of oil causes global political problems -Pollution, acid rain, & global warming threaten the environment. L E D T O

Global Economic Development -Manufacturing processes release chemicals called chlorofluorocarbons -The ozone layer in the Earth’s upper atmosphere is destroyed, UV radiation increases, & more incidents of skin cancer occur L E D T O

Global Economic Development -Many plant & animal habitats are being destroyed by land development. -Many plants & animals are becoming extinct L E A D S T O

Global Economic Development OPEC  Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries  Includes 13 countries, including Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, & Venezuela  Have power to affect economic & political situations in countries around the world

Global Economic Development WTO  World Trade Organization  Global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations  Goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business

Global Security Military Alliances  Increased each member nation’s security by making an attack on one an attack on all

Global Security United Nations  Provided a place to mediate & resolve conflicts in any stage of development  Provided peace-keeping soldiers to help prevent outbreak of new fighting or to enforce a cease-fire

Global Security Nuclear Non-Proliferation  Helped to reduce nuclear arsenals & prevent the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries