Search for dissertations about: "critical pragmatic"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words critical pragmatic.
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1. Where is the critical in literacy? : Tracing performances of literature reading, readers and non-readers in educational practice
Abstract : In many instances in society, educational and other, literature reading is emphasised as something that develops persons in positive ways. The present thesis explores this claim in relation to literature reading in educational practices. READ MORE
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2. Security Controversies along the LAPSSET Infrastructure Corridor in Kenya
Abstract : This Ph.D. thesis accounts for the changing political relations between different actors in northern Kenya through a focus on controversies emerging from the securing of the LAPS-SET mega project. READ MORE
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3. Naturalizing God? : A Critical Evaluation of Religious Naturalism
Abstract : This thesis seeks to critically evaluate religious naturalism as a position in the dialogue between science and religion. I seek to explicate the major topics of debate within religious naturalism (chapter 2), as well as the naturalistic and religious aspects of religious naturalism. READ MORE
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4. On design of complex safety critical automotive systems : a semi-automated approach for balancing profit and safety
Abstract : Design processes for complex safety-critical systems in the automotive industry need to evolve in order to address increasing demands for integration of car functions over common networked infrastructures. New processes must address cost and safety concerns, and at the same time maximize profit. READ MORE
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5. Designing for democracy : end-user participation in the construction of political ICTs
Abstract : The Internet and related Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have been proposed as a way to vitalise (western) political democracy, currently marked by a decline in traditional forms of participation. Even if the Internet has established itself as a potential source of power and social change, the lack of clear results for democracy has left the initially mainly optimistic research community disappointed. READ MORE