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Driven by European Union policy challenges, this cutting-edge book
focuses upon the Regional Innovation Impact (RII) of universities,
to analyse the socioeconomic impact that universities in Europe
have on their hometowns, metropolitan areas and regions. By
developing a conceptual model of RII, and by applying a
mixed-method 'narrative with numbers' analytical framework, the
case studies presented in this book describe the RII potential and
performance of twenty research-active universities throughout
Europe. The findings and lessons learned are framed within the
context of RII-related policy challenges within the European
Commission, and possible EC funding instruments for incentivising
RII within universities. Key features include an analysis of EU
policy instruments and assessment frameworks for regional
leadership, human capital development and knowledge transfer.
Insightful and original, the lessons provided within this book will
be beneficial to European, national and regional policy makers
interested in approaches to incentivise universities to contribute
more to regional innovation systems. It will also be of interest to
university leaders and administrators who wish to develop
strategies to orient their organisations towards increasing their
RII.
This book presents state-of-the-art perspectives on the Blue
Economy. It applies important geographical and sustainability
transitions perspectives and underscores how Blue Economy dynamics
are situated in regional contexts and shaped by the people who live
there. The book highlights the Blue Economy concept as a potential
driver of regionally sensitive, ecologically embedded, and
community-focused sustainability. The scope for Blue Economy to
form a core "cog" in our low-carbon future is obvious, from the
potential for renewable energy production and coastal resilience
building to possibilities for sustainable food production and the
delivery of economic opportunities for peripheral communities.
However, fundamental questions remain on how to meaningfully
deliver these promises, such as how to avoid embedding a model of
damaging extractivism, as per the terrestrial economy, and how to
deliver on the key social sustainability principles of human
well-being, equity, and justice when planning and developing blue
economies. As the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable
Development opens, this book provides a timely reminder of the
richness, diversity, and potential of coastal and marine spaces. It
advances geographical and transdisciplinary understandings of the
Blue Economy and sets a baseline for continued scholarly engagement
with the Blue Economy from a variety of perspectives. This timely
contribution will be of interest to policy makers, academics,
industry leaders, decision makers, and stakeholders working in or
connected to the Blue Economy Sphere and working in the fields of
Economic Geography, Regional Development, Public Policy and
Planning, Environmental Studies, and Coastal Zone Management.
Originally published in 1966, this volume reappraises the
educational philosophy of Comenius. Until recently the attention
given to Comenius and his work concentrated on a narrow
interpretation of his pedagogy which played down his pansophic
theory. In the second half of the nineteenth century Germany led
the way in pedagogical study and Comenius was widely accepted as
having laid the foundations of a science of education. The
emergence of education as an academic subject in England and the
USA led to a considerable interest in the history of educational
ideas and Comenius' work.
This map is a practical addition to the guide for hiking in the
Western Hajar, which is the western portion of the main mountain
range in the Sultanate of Oman. The best walking weather in Oman is
from mid-November to March. The traverse follows the spine of the
mountains in a point-to-point walk taking sixteen days. It consists
of eight one-day walks, two two-day walks and one four-day walk.
There is a road intersection with a village or hotel between each
of these eleven sections making it practical to walk sections
rather than the full traverse. The track climbs to the highest
accessible peak in the country at 2999m and finishes in remote dry
valleys, called wadis, where impregnable cliffs have precluded road
construction and electricity transmission. This has preserved the
Arabian mountain lifestyle that has existed for centuries. This
traverse is for hikers who are competent with GPS navigation, as
only six of the sixteen day tracks are marked. There are two
shorter options, of which one has two chain ladders that do not
require ropes. These options together reduce the traverse to twelve
days or make two multi-day circuits, one with hotels and the other
entirely in the wilderness. A loop in the traverse can be used to
make another three-day wilderness circuit, or can be skipped
altogether to further reduce the traverse duration to nine days. In
Oman there are no mountain rangers, so this traverse is for
experienced hikers who are comfortable looking after themselves. I
have selected the route over many years by linking ancient and
current donkey trading and walking tracks. Exploring the Hajar
Mountains with his family and Omani companions was John Edwards'
passion during the sixteen years he spent living in Oman. His
ambition with this project is to resurrect the historic trading
routes connecting the mountain villages, enabling walking tourists
to help sustain an emerging hospitality industry that uses some of
the ancient village houses as hotel rooms, which otherwise will
fall into ruin.
This early twentieth-century guide to the geography and geology,
fauna and flora of Cambridgeshire was written during a period when
natural history played a particularly prominent role in British
cultural life. The heart of the book is a comprehensive survey of
the diversity of animal life in the region, focussing particularly
on the insect orders. It also includes chapters on vertebrate
palaeontology and archaeology. Two maps show locations of discovery
of ancient skulls, as well as important ancient roads that cross
the county. There are additional botanical and geological maps. The
book provides a valuable baseline for present-day studies of
biodiversity or the effects of climate change, and will also appeal
to local enthusiasts with an interest in environmental history.
University Oars is a compilation of letters of response to the
author from the participants of the Oxford and Cambridge boat
races. John Edward Morgan, himself a former university oarsman and
physician to the Manchester Royal Infirmary, spent four years
sending inquiries and compiling responses in his effort to shed
some light on an important perceived physiological problem which he
sought to investigate for the welfare of the rising generation.
Published in 1873, his responses numbered 251 out of 255 letters
sent to university oarsmen, detailing the athletes' current
physical and mental condition. Morgan's findings dispel the widely
held notion of the time that the famous test of strength and
endurance had adverse latent physiological and psychological
effects on its stalwart participants.
This fresh exploration of the life, work and writing of Archbishop
Pole, focuses particularly on Pole's final years (1556-58) as
Archbishop of Canterbury. Fully integrating Pole's English and
Continental European experiences, John Edwards places these in
their historical context and signposts lessons for contemporary
issues and concerns. Stressing the events and character of Pole's
'English' life, up to his exile in the 1530s, as well as in his
final years in England (1554-58), this book explores his close
relationship, both genealogical and emotional, with Henry VIII and
Mary I. Portraying Pole as a crucial figure in the
Catholic-Protestant division, which still affects Britain today,
this book details the first, and so far last, attempt to restore
Roman Catholicism as the 'national religion' of England and Wales
by telling the life-story of the hinge figure in forging English
religious and political identity for several centuries. The final
section of this book draws together important and illuminating
source material written by Pole during his years as Archbishop of
Canterbury.
This book presents state-of-the-art perspectives on the Blue
Economy. It applies important geographical and sustainability
transitions perspectives and underscores how Blue Economy dynamics
are situated in regional contexts and shaped by the people who live
there. The book highlights the Blue Economy concept as a potential
driver of regionally sensitive, ecologically embedded, and
community-focused sustainability. The scope for Blue Economy to
form a core "cog" in our low-carbon future is obvious, from the
potential for renewable energy production and coastal resilience
building to possibilities for sustainable food production and the
delivery of economic opportunities for peripheral communities.
However, fundamental questions remain on how to meaningfully
deliver these promises, such as how to avoid embedding a model of
damaging extractivism, as per the terrestrial economy, and how to
deliver on the key social sustainability principles of human
well-being, equity, and justice when planning and developing blue
economies. As the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable
Development opens, this book provides a timely reminder of the
richness, diversity, and potential of coastal and marine spaces. It
advances geographical and transdisciplinary understandings of the
Blue Economy and sets a baseline for continued scholarly engagement
with the Blue Economy from a variety of perspectives. This timely
contribution will be of interest to policy makers, academics,
industry leaders, decision makers, and stakeholders working in or
connected to the Blue Economy Sphere and working in the fields of
Economic Geography, Regional Development, Public Policy and
Planning, Environmental Studies, and Coastal Zone Management.
Unique in placing Jewish experience in the context of Christian
society, John Edwards' book brings together Christian and Jewish
historiography in order to enrich our understanding of the social
relationship between the two religions.
This book helps decision makers in industrial countries understand
the link between strong Third World growth and economic and
political stability in their own countries. It focuses on how to
contribute to healthy long-run economic growth in developing
countries.
In compiling this bibliography, the main purpose was to assemble
references to published material of a sociolinguistic nature
concerning the Irish language. The intent was not to cover
publications treating language per se, but rather to consider those
dealing with language in its social context. Represented here are
articles, chapters, books and pamphlets bearing upon social,
historical, psychological and educational aspects of Irish -
including the decline of the language, the restoration effort, the
relationship of language to nationality and religion, and studies
of important figures in the language movement.
Cardiology is becoming an increasingly complex field understood by
only a select group of medical specialists. This publication
demystifies many difficult topics in interventional cardiology and
cardiac catheterisation, commencing with the basics of laboratory
instrumentation and technology and progressing to a comprehensive
review of both new and established cardiac interventions. Unlike
other publications that are directed mainly towards clinicians,
this text is specifically written to assist newcomers such as such
as medical trainees, nurses, technicians, scientific staff and
other allied health professionals understand the wonders of
interventional cardiology, and includes extensive explanations of
the techniques of angiography, and new percutaneous. The
comprehensive information presented herein, written by recognised
specialists in their respective fields, will no doubt prove of
great benefit to clinician and non-medical specialist alike.
This book examines the social and psychological impact of household
congestion in the context typical of the developing world on
psychological wellbeing, marital and family relations, sibling
relations, violence within the family, the impact on marital sex
and reproductive behavior.
Originally published in 1966, this volume reappraises the
educational philosophy of Comenius. Until recently the attention
given to Comenius and his work concentrated on a narrow
interpretation of his pedagogy which played down his pansophic
theory. In the second half of the nineteenth century Germany led
the way in pedagogical study and Comenius was widely accepted as
having laid the foundations of a science of education. The
emergence of education as an academic subject in England and the
USA led to a considerable interest in the history of educational
ideas and Comenius work. "
This fresh exploration of the life, work and writing of Archbishop
Pole, focuses particularly on Pole's final years (1556-58) as
Archbishop of Canterbury. Fully integrating Pole's English and
Continental European experiences, John Edwards places these in
their historical context and signposts lessons for contemporary
issues and concerns. Stressing the events and character of Pole's
'English' life, up to his exile in the 1530s, as well as in his
final years in England (1554-58), this book explores his close
relationship, both genealogical and emotional, with Henry VIII and
Mary I. Portraying Pole as a crucial figure in the
Catholic-Protestant division, which still affects Britain today,
this book details the first, and so far last, attempt to restore
Roman Catholicism as the 'national religion' of England and Wales
by telling the life-story of the hinge figure in forging English
religious and political identity for several centuries. The final
section of this book draws together important and illuminating
source material written by Pole during his years as Archbishop of
Canterbury.
In compiling this bibliography, the main purpose was to assemble
references to published material of a sociolinguistic nature
concerning the Irish language. The intent was not to cover
publications treating language per se, but rather to consider those
dealing with language in its social context. Represented here are
articles, chapters, books and pamphlets bearing upon social,
historical, psychological and educational aspects of Irish -
including the decline of the language, the restoration effort, the
relationship of language to nationality and religion, and studies
of important figures in the language movement.
John Edwards has written the first-ever comprehensive history of
Llanelli. Originally written in Welsh, it was commissioned by
Carmarthenshire County Council as a gift to the National Eisteddfod
2000 at Llanelli. The Llanelli Star is grateful to the County
Council for permission to publish an English version prepared by
the author by spring 2001. The story takes us from the Ice Age to
the dawning of the Third Millennium. The first thousand years or so
follow the fortunes of the Celts and Romans, through early Welsh
history to the coming of the Normans and the loss of Welsh
independence. The beginnings of Llanelli centred around the Parish
Church and we see the influence of three landed families, the
Vaughans, the Stepneys and the Mansels, in the development of the
town. Coal and shipping were the earliest industrial enterprises
and these date from the 16th century. Iron makes it appearance at
the end of the 18th century when Alexandra Raby steps on to the
scene and copper comes next with the huge contribution of the
Nevill family. From the mid-19th century, it is the production of
tinplate which takes pride of place, making Llanelli's tinplate
production the largest of any town in the world. The second part of
the 20th century sees the demise of heavy industry with Llanelli
facing up to a new future based on tourism. The story the author
tells is no dry recital of facts, however. You will meet a varied
selection of colourful characters and read of dramatic incidents
which happened in the town. There is romance in the development of
roads, railways and shipping and much excitement in social and
religious affairs. John Edwards is Llanelli born and bred and
Llanelli through and through. He has lived there all his life with
the exception of naval service and university study. He holds the
town in the very highest regard and his pride in Llanelli shines
through the entire book.
Published in 1998, this volume consists of 16 edited papers
presented at an Anglo-French conference on inequality in France in
March 1997. The purpose of this book is to bring together ideas and
perceptions of inequality in the two countries across several areas
including multi-ethnicity, education, social work, housing and
health, presented by experts in these fields and in cultural
studies. The purpose is not comparative in the traditional sense,
but rather to analyze the different meanings amd conceptions that
apply to inequality in France and Britain and to demostrate how
these differences affect policies as well as what is considered to
be legitimate grounds for policy intervention. This approach to
social policy in Europe pays attention to the cultural meanings of
concepts like inequality and demonstrates that comparative social
policy can only be properly productive when it acknowledges that
key words like poverty, inequality, citizenship, social rights and
insertion/exclusion carry with them quite different ideological,
moral and social meanings in two countries such as Britain and
France.
"I would like to thank the business and education leaders who
served on the CED Subcommittee on Finance and Third World Economic
Growth for their diligent work and practical contributions. In
particular I would like to thank Subcommittee Chairman James W.
McKee, chairman of the executive committee of CPC International
Inc., whose leadership, insight, and interest in these issues
guided the subcommittee through to publication of the policy
statement. I would also like to acknowledge the outstanding work of
Professor Isaiah Frank of the School of Advanced International
Studies at Johns Hopkins University, who served as project
director. His knowledge in this field and expertise in drafting the
statement clarified many complex issues. Thanks also go to Research
Assistant Patricia Pollard of Johns Hopkins University, who was of
valuable assistance to Dr. Frank in compiling the necessary
research. William "
This book examines the social and psychological impact of household
congestion in the context typical of the developing world on
psychological wellbeing, marital and family relations, sibling
relations, violence within the family, the impact on marital sex
and reproductive behavior.
This title was first published in 2000: One of the most significant
features to emerge in the world of work during the past decade has
been the change from long-term employment, often with one employer,
to a pattern of short-term, flexible working arrangements involving
short-term contracts, frequent spells of unemployment, rapid
movement into and out of employment and greater labour mobility.
This text examines the social and economic consequences of this
employment flexibility. The book derives from the 2nd Anglo-French
Conference on the Transferability of Social Policy held in 1998,
which focused on the problems created by employment flexibility and
the appropriate policy responses, it also presents commentaries on
the consequences of flexibility in Britain and France. It brings
together British and French perspectives on such policy questions
as the impact on families and their ability to plan in an
atmosphere of economic insecurity, the manner in which French and
British welfare systems are adapting, the impact on citizens'
rights, the need, in both countries, to make pension arrangements
more adaptable, and the potential for a "European citizenship"
approach to the problem.
Introduction by T. J. Reed; Translation by John E. Woods
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