nessages and infornation to audiences world-wide. They therefore hold an inportant position in focusing public attention upon the preraquisites for and problens of actaining international peace and security. Print and broadcas! journalists can pronote peace chrough special progrannes, features, interviews and articles. 33. Peace, a fundanental component of hunan existence, provides a rich and important stlnulus for creative thought and interpretation. The expression of a concept or feeling, whether througb nusic, dance, literature, drama or graphic art' can be of unusual and lasti.ng inpact. The International Year of Peace will be an occasi,on for focusing artistic efforts on this inportant human concern' The Sbaring of Horks of art devoted to peace can contrilruCe to beteer understanding among various cul tu res. 34. Scientists bave becone increasingly aware of Ehe contradictions that exist between ttre human desire for peace and the destructive Polential of technological developrnent, Hunanity,s ability to deEerrnine wbelher life h'ill take a peaceful or hostile course is nott undeniabl-y apparen!. Bottr natural and social scientists therefore bring an essential element to the promotion of peace - the recognition of hurnan responsibility for the world in rrhich this and future generations will Live'A/ 40 /669 Engl i sh Page 19 35. Accordingly, scienciscs, arcisca, writers and journalists are beinq encouraged to express their support for the promocion of peace and to particiPate actively in the progranme of the International Year of Peace. 35. conaultacions eith academic organiza!iona have identified the following aubjecls for research and study ln the soclal sciencess (a) The concept of peace in the context of todayrs political, econonic and technological real i Ci es t (b) conflict resolution, negotiation and peace-keeping nechanismst (c) Dlaarmament nechanisns and security rneasures such as nuclear -lreapon-free zones t (d) Ttre concepl of international connuni ty and internatlonal co-operationt (e) The econonics of war and Peacet
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the promotion of peace and international understanding, highlighting the role of various professionals (journalists, artists, scientists) in this effort. The text also touches on the importance of recognizing human responsibility for the world's future. The topics discussed, such as conflict resolution, disarmament, and international cooperation, suggest that the text is concerned with international relations and global issues.

**Category**
Culture, Science and technology, International relations