...Science On the question of science, participants on various occasions referred to some of the misunderstandings surrounding this concept. It was repeatedly mentioned that, notwithstanding general agreement among development planners and practitioners about the crucial role that science has to play in development, many lacked a common understanding of its nature or the ways in which it can contribute to the wellbeing of the masses of humanity. As the discourse evolved over several years, many of these misconceptions were brought to light. Some of them are as follows: First, the practice of science is all too often reduced to the mere application of technology. What is lost sight of is the fact that science is a system of knowledge and practice that provides the methods and tools for the systematic and structured exploration of material and social reality. By asking questions about reality and seeking to answer them through a process of action, reflection and consultation, a population acquires the capacity to take charge of its own development and to promote the advancement of civilization. Due to the existing misrepresentation of the role of science in development, attention is focused on making people passive consumers of technology rather than on building their scientific capacity. Development Development as a concept is a victim of definitional pluralism. It is a difficult word to define. However, attempts have been made by erudite scholars to conceptualize development...
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...CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Study The Jackfruit (Artocarpusheterophylla) commonly called “Langka or Nangka” is a species of tree in the Artocarpus genus of the mulberry family (Moraceae). It is one of the popular fruit species in the Philippines. This is manifested by its wide distribution and cultivation. In Eastern Visayas production has steadily increased through the years which enable it to ship to other regions and major cities like Cebu and Manila some 100 to 300 fruits approximately two (2) to three (3) tons per week. Every part of the jackfruit tree has its respective uses. The immature fruit is used as a vegetable and feeds while the mature fruit is used for desserts and it is processed into beverages and sweets. Its trunk is used as a lumber for houses and building materials. The leaves of this fruit are used as a medicine, fodder, and as a compost material. Its latex is in the list of ingredients for glue and paste. Its roots are used for handle for farm implements. The seed is used for food, also used in feeds, used for planting materials and for making candies. But none had studied the seeds as a potential coffee. Coffee is a beverage prepared from dried ground beans of Coffeaarabica, an African evergreen; the berries are rich in caffeine, which stimulates the CNS and cardiorespiratory system and results in mild addictive symptoms. The researchers pursued this study because using this study, jackfruit seeds can be made another...
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...International Referred Research Journal,August, 2011. ISSN- 0974-2832, RNI-RAJBIL 2009/29954;VoL.III *ISSUE-31 Research Paper— Management Foreign Investment in Life Insurance Companies * Kishor Kumar Meena * Management, Jaipur National University, Jaipur A B S T R A C T The Insurance sector reforms have open in the door for private play-ers, private insurance companies in the beginning of life insurance bus-iness with public sector company (LIC). Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has allowed in private life insurance companies in India, under an act of IRDA with a limit of foreign equity of 26%.The life insurance sector is playing a pivo-tal role in both Indian and Global markets.Those factor we have taken for the analysis of private life insurance companies performance are premium growth, market share of the companies, portfolio Invest-ment, equity share capital etc. It is use for a measure of positive or negative impact of FDI investment in Indian private life insurance co-mpanies. It has investigated for a sample of five selected private life insurance companies and one pub-lic company for the purpose to co-mparison with selected companies it is using a panel data for analysis in between the period of 2002-10. Different key variable is use to an-alysis yearly premium income, infr-astructure development, employee facilities, business expansion etc. it was examined to identify cause for any significant impact on the life insurance sector. The study has made use of secondary...
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...The MIT Press http://www.jstor.org/stable/1511610 . Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact support@jstor.org. The MIT Press is collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to Design Issues. http://www.jstor.org DesignHistory DesignStudies: or ject Sub Matter Methods and Victor Margolin This a slightly is revised version a talk of that waspresented theconference at "Design: e Storia Storiografia" and (Design: history historiography) was heldat theMilan which Politecnico 15-16April It on 1991. wasfirst published Design in Studiesv. no.2 (April 13 1992): 104-116, is reproduced with and here thepermission Butterworth-Heinemann, of UK. Oxford, Judging from the numberof publications,conferences,and exhibitions in recent years that have focused attention on design in the past, one might assume that design history is a flourishing enterprise. Thereare now active societies of design historiansin Britain, the United States,and Scandinavia and severalinternational conferences of design historianshave been held. The...
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...Copyright © eContent Management Pty Ltd. Health Sociology Review (2010) 19(4): 437–450. Embodying the gay self: Body image, reflexivity and embodied identity DUANE DUNCAN Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia ABSTRACT The emphasis on a sexualised muscular body ideal in gay social and cultural settings has been described as facilitating body image dissatisfaction among gay men. Drawing on a concept of reflexive embodiment, this paper uses qualitative interviews to analyse gay men’s embodiment practices in relation to discourses and norms that can be found across and beyond any coherent notion of ‘gay subculture’. The findings reveal body image to be more complex than a limited focus on subculture or dissatisfaction can account for. In particular, gay men negotiate a gay pride discourse in which the muscular male body generates both social status and self-esteem, and deploy notions of everyday masculinity that imply rationality and control to resist gendered assumptions about gay men’s body image relationships. KEYWORDS: body image; gay men; reflexive embodiment; sociology INTRODUCTION Body image dissatisfaction and gay men Following the shift from individual pathol-ogy to cognitive-behavioural and feminist perspectives in psychology (McKinely 2002; Pruzinsky and Cash 2002), a significant volume of psychological and health research has identi-fied a greater incidence of body...
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...BS (4 Years) for Affiliated Colleges Course Contents for Subjects with Code: ENG This document only contains details of courses having code ENG. Center for Undergraduate Studies, University of the Punjab 1 BS (4 Years) for Affiliated Colleges Code ENG‐101 Year 1 Subject Title Introduction to Literature‐I (History of English Literature‐I) Discipline English Cr. Hrs 3 Semester I Aims: One of the objectives of this course is to inform the readers about the influence of historical and socio-cultural events upon the production of literature. Although the scope of the course is quite expansive, the readers shall focus on early 14th to 19th century Romantic Movement. Histories of literature written by some British literary historians will be consulted to form some socio-cultural and political cross connections. In its broader spectrum, the course covers a reference to the multiple factors from economic theories to religious, philosophical and metaphysical debates that overlap in these literary works of diverse nature and time periods under multiple contexts. The reading of literature in this way i.e. within the sociocultural context will help the readers become aware of the fact that literary works are basically a referential product of the practice that goes back to continuous interdisciplinary interaction. Contents: • Medieval Period • Renaissance and Reformation • Elizabethan Period • Milton, the Metaphysical...
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...This page intentionally left blank Introductory Econometrics for Finance SECOND EDITION This best-selling textbook addresses the need for an introduction to econometrics specifically written for finance students. It includes examples and case studies which finance students will recognise and relate to. This new edition builds on the successful data- and problem-driven approach of the first edition, giving students the skills to estimate and interpret models while developing an intuitive grasp of underlying theoretical concepts. Key features: ● Thoroughly revised and updated, including two new chapters on ● ● ● ● ● ● panel data and limited dependent variable models Problem-solving approach assumes no prior knowledge of econometrics emphasising intuition rather than formulae, giving students the skills and confidence to estimate and interpret models Detailed examples and case studies from finance show students how techniques are applied in real research Sample instructions and output from the popular computer package EViews enable students to implement models themselves and understand how to interpret results Gives advice on planning and executing a project in empirical finance, preparing students for using econometrics in practice Covers important modern topics such as time-series forecasting, volatility modelling, switching models and simulation methods Thoroughly class-tested in leading finance schools Chris Brooks is Professor of Finance at the ICMA Centre, University...
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...Mergers and Acquisitions Basics Mergers and Acquisitions Basics All You Need To Know Donald DePamphilis Amsterdam • Boston • Heidelberg • London New York • Oxford • Paris • San Diego San Francisco • Singapore • Sydney • Tokyo Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier 30 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Burlington, MA 01803, USA Elsevier, The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1GB, UK Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Details on how to seek permission, further information about the Publisher’s permissions policies and our arrangements with organizations such as the Copyright Clearance Center and the Copyright Licensing Agency, can be found at our website: www.elsevier.com/permissions. This book and the individual contributions contained in it are protected under copyright by the Publisher (other than as may be noted herein). Notices Knowledge and best practice in this field are constantly changing. As new research and experience broaden our understanding, changes in research methods, professional practices, or medical treatment may become necessary. Practitioners and researchers must always rely on their own experience and knowledge...
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...This page intentionally left blank Introductory Econometrics for Finance SECOND EDITION This best-selling textbook addresses the need for an introduction to econometrics specifically written for finance students. It includes examples and case studies which finance students will recognise and relate to. This new edition builds on the successful data- and problem-driven approach of the first edition, giving students the skills to estimate and interpret models while developing an intuitive grasp of underlying theoretical concepts. Key features: ● Thoroughly revised and updated, including two new chapters on ● ● ● ● ● ● panel data and limited dependent variable models Problem-solving approach assumes no prior knowledge of econometrics emphasising intuition rather than formulae, giving students the skills and confidence to estimate and interpret models Detailed examples and case studies from finance show students how techniques are applied in real research Sample instructions and output from the popular computer package EViews enable students to implement models themselves and understand how to interpret results Gives advice on planning and executing a project in empirical finance, preparing students for using econometrics in practice Covers important modern topics such as time-series forecasting, volatility modelling, switching models and simulation methods Thoroughly class-tested in leading finance schools Chris Brooks is Professor of Finance...
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...Venture Capital and Private Equity Contracting This page intentionally left blank Venture Capital and Private Equity Contracting An International Perspective Douglas J. Cumming Associate Professor and Ontario Research Chair, York University – Schulich School of Business, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Sofia A. Johan Senior Research Fellow, Tilburg Law and Economic Centre (TILEC), Tilburg, The Netherlands AMSTERDAM • BOSTON • HEIDELBERG • LONDON • NEW YORK • OXFORD PARIS • SAN DIEGO • SAN FRANCISCO • SINGAPORE • SYDNEY • TOKYO Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier. 30 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Burlington, MA 01803, USA 525 B Street, Suite 1900, San Diego, California 92101-4495, USA 84 Theobald’s Road, London WC1X 8RR, UK Copyright © 2009, Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier's Science & Technology Rights Department in Oxford, UK: phone: ( 44) 1865 843830, fax: ( 44) 1865 853333, E-mail: permissions@elsevier.com. You may also complete your request online via the Elsevier homepage (http://elsevier.com), by selecting “Support & Contact” then “Copyright and Permission” and then “Obtaining Permissions.” Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication...
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...critical theory today critical theory today A Us e r - F r i e n d l y G u i d e S E C O N D E D I T I O N L O I S T Y S O N New York London Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business Routledge Taylor & Francis Group 270 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 Routledge Taylor & Francis Group 2 Park Square Milton Park, Abingdon Oxon OX14 4RN © 2006 by Lois Tyson Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, an Informa business Printed in the United States of America on acid‑free paper 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 International Standard Book Number‑10: 0‑415‑97410‑0 (Softcover) 0‑415‑97409‑7 (Hardcover) International Standard Book Number‑13: 978‑0‑415‑97410‑3 (Softcover) 978‑0‑415‑97409‑7 (Hardcover) No part of this book may be reprinted, reproduced, transmitted, or utilized in any form by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying, microfilming, and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without written permission from the publishers. Trademark Notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. Library of Congress Cataloging‑in‑Publication Data Tyson, Lois, 1950‑ Critical theory today : a user‑friendly guide / Lois Tyson.‑‑ 2nd ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0‑415‑97409‑7 (hb) ‑‑ ISBN 0‑415‑97410‑0 (pb) 1. Criticism...
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...Università degli Studi di Trieste Facoltà di Scienze Politiche Corso di Laurea in Scienze Politiche Tesi di Laurea in Geografia Politica SINTESI DEI RISULTATI E RUOLO DELLA NATO PER LA SICUREZZA IN EUROPA Laureando: T.Col. Lucio PROVENZANI Relatore: Chiar.ma Prof.ssa Maria Paola Pagnini Correlatore: Prof. Aldo Colleoni Anno Accademico 2002-2003 INDICE INDICE……………………………………………………………………..………….2 INTRODUZIONE………………………………………………...…...………………5 CAPITOLO I…………………………………………………………..……………..10 Le origini e la genesi della NATO; dalla seconda Guerra Mondiale alla fine del Patto di Varsavia 1. 2. Gli antecedenti………………………………………………...………………10 Il ruolo della NATO negli anni della guerra fredda…………...………………13 CAPITOLO II………………………………………………………………………...20 Struttura e principi organizzativi dell’Alleanza 1. 2. I mezzi a disposizione ed i compiti fondamentali……………………………..21 Principi organizzativi di vertice dell’Alleanza………………………………...23 CAPITOLO III……………………………………………………………………….28 Il ruolo dell’Alleanza nel controllo degli armamenti 1. 2. 3. Il controllo delle armi Nucleari, Biologiche e Chimiche……………………...29 Gli armamenti Convenzionali…………………………………………………34 Le armi di distruzione di massa……………………………………………….37 CAPITOLO IV……………………………………………………………………….40 Gli Stati Uniti e la nuova strategia per la sicurezza Europea 1. 2. L’interesse degli Stati Uniti nell’Europa dopo la fine della guerra fredda……40 I nuovi comp iti ed il Nuovo “Concetto Strategico” della NATO……………..45 CAPITOLO...
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