Biology 2485B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Adelaide Hoodless, Melvil Dewey, Ellen Swallow Richards
1 Mar 2016
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Holistic, multi-disciplinary, systems approach to complex and practical problems facing individuals, families & communities. Bringing knowledge of science, engineering and medicine in peoples homes. Ex: roomba integration of research, education and service to promo qual of life. Creation, use and management of resources for survival and sustainability. A change in the system can affect others. Mngmt of resources is an incr. issue in the sustainability of our planet and food system. ex: buy locally to decr. carbon footprint. Home ec and fam studies not being taught bc: Ppl think should be taught at home by parents. Bc of global trade-cheaper to buy new than fix it. *today, work-life balance lost causing incr. in childhood obesity, diabetes, cardiovasc disease. Critical/emancipatory action to advocate for individuals, cmtnsgiving ppl a voice/power. human ec has a strong focus on prevention of social & health problems. Home economists in sudan: study effectiveness of community feeding centers identify those at risk of severe malnutiriotn community mobilization.
