Citizens of the world.Dear Teacher, When the Greek philosopher Diogenes was asked what country he was from, he replied, "I am a citizen of the world." In this age of globalization globalization Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation , we must all be citizens of the world. At JS, we recognize that you are charged with a vital task: helping your students make sense of the world and find their rightful place in it. That's why we bring you our annual World Affairs Noun 1. world affairs - affairs between nations; "you can't really keep up with world affairs by watching television" international affairs affairs - transactions of professional or public interest; "news of current affairs"; "great affairs of state" Atlas Atlas, in Greek mythology Atlas (ăt`ləs), in Greek mythology, a Titan; son of Iapetus and Clymene and the brother of Prometheus. & Almanac almanac, originally, a calendar with notations of astronomical and other data. Almanacs have been known in simple form almost since the invention of writing, for they served to record religious feasts, seasonal changes, and the like. , filled with maps, facts, and charts to make the world come alive for you and your students. This is a reference work that you can use all year. We begin with a look at the challenges facing the U.S. in the wake of two deadly hurricanes (see News Special, pp. 4-5). You will also find a retrospective of the United Nations as it marks its 60th anniversary (see Special, pp. 6-7). Enjoy the issue! Suzanne McCabe, Editor smccabe@scholastic.com |
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