Search for dissertations about: "Lappland"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the word Lappland.

  2. 1. Development of the Laitaure Delta, Swedish Lappland : A Study of Growth, Distributary Forms and Processes

    Author : Hans Andrén; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Recent delta formation; hydraulic geometry; distributary forms and processes; X-ray radiography; Sarek; Lappland; Earth Science with specialization in Physical Geography; Geovetenskap med inriktning mot naturgeografi;

    Abstract : Deltaic processes were studied on the Laitaure delta. Specific aims were to: analyse forms and processes in distributaries with regard to hydraulic geometry relationships; investigate the distribution of water into different distributaries; analyse the morphological development of the delta; and quantify the advance of the delta front. READ MORE

  4. 2. Contested Landscapes/Contested Heritage : history and heritage in Sweden and their archaeological implications concerning the interpretation of the Norrlandian past

    Author : David Loeffler; Lars Larsson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Archaeology; Scandinavia; Sweden; Norrland; Norrbotten; Västerbotten; Lappland; Ångermanland; Medelpad; Jämtland; Härjedalen; Hälsingland; Gästrikland; history; prehistory; archaeology; philosophy; antiquarianism; heritage; cultural management; identity; Fleck; thought-collective; thought-style; colonialism; colony; periphery; hinterland; kingdom; empire; industrialism; nationalism; romanticism; Sámi; Stone Age; Mesolithic; Neolithic; semi-subterranean; dwelling; typology; C14; shoreline displacement; Arkeologi; Archaeology subjects; Arkeologiämnen; Archaeology; arkeologi;

    Abstract : This case study explores how geo-political power structures influence and/or determine the conception, acceptance and maintenance of what is considered to be valid archaeological knowledge. The nature of this contingency is exemplified through an examination of how the prehistory of Norrland, a region traditionally considered and portrayed as peripheral vis-à-vis the centre-South, was interpreted and presented by Swedish archaeologists during the 20th century. READ MORE

  5. 3. Debris flows and slush avalanches in northern Swedish Lappland : Distribution and geomorphological significance

    Author : Rolf Nyberg; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Naturgeografi; Physical Geography;

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  6. 4. Floristic phytogeography of south-western Lule Lappmark (Swedish Lappland), 1

    Author : Sten Selander; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Botanik; Växtgeografi - Sverige; Samer; Nybyggare; Renskötsel;

    Abstract : S. 34-44 behandlar samer och renskötsel i Lule lappmarks fjällområden... READ MORE

  7. 5. Glacial-meteorological investigations on the Kårsa glacier in Swedish Lappland 1942-1948

    Author : Carl Christian Wallén; Stockholms högskola; []
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