Search for dissertations about: "popular dissertations"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 211 swedish dissertations containing the words popular dissertations.

2. 1. Translating Popular Education : Civil Society Cooperation between Sweden and Estonia

   Author : Pelle Åberg; Anders Uhlin; Ulrika Mörth; Karl Magnus Johansson; Mikko Lagerspetz; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Translation; diffusion; socialization; popular education; civil society; Sweden; Estonia; transnational cooperation; democracy promotion; ABF; AHL; Political science; Statsvetenskap; Political Science; statsvetenskap;

   Abstract : By their very nature, attempts by civil society organizations to promote democracy abroad involve cooperation and contact across the borders of nation states. The dissemination of the ideas and practices of the promoters is often essential; in the case of Swedish democracy promotion, popular education or folkbildning has been important. READ MORE

4. 2. Translating Popular Education : Civil Society Cooperation between Sweden and Estonia

   Author : Pelle Åberg; Södertörns högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

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5. 3. Integrated Solutions in the Capital Goods Sector : Exploring innovation, service and network perspectives

   Author : Charlotta Windahl; Christian Berggren; Nicolette Lakemond Ebbers; Andrew Davies; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Integrated solutions; Innovation; Capital goods; Industrial engineering and economy; Industriell teknik och ekonomi;

   Abstract : With varying degrees of success, a number of firms in the capital goods sector are experimenting with different ‘integrated solutions’ initiatives. Integrated solutions include product innovations which enable increased process control that allows the optimisation of the customers’ processes, as well as business innovations which change the firms’ business models and customer approach. READ MORE

6. 4. Lost in Transitions: Sustainability Strategies and Social Contexts

   Author : Tareq Emtairah; Internationella miljöinstitutet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Corporate Social Responsibiliy; Organisations; Sustainability Strategies;

   Abstract : Corporations are increasingly asked to provide innovative solutions to address environmental and social concerns, such as persistent poverty, pollution and climate change. The paradox in this call is that within the current economic logic, most companies will continue to find working at these interfaces problematic. READ MORE

7. 5. Livelihood Implications of Large-Scale Land Concessions in Mozambique : A case of family farmers’ endurance

   Author : Juliana Porsani; Kari Lehtilä; Rickard Lalander; Lowe Börjeson; Randi Kaarhus; Södertörns högskola; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Large-scale land acquisitions; land concessions; land grabs; livelihoods; family farmers; peasants; gender; community consultations; popular deliberation; cultural ecosystem services; Mozambique; Lower Limpopo Valley; Environmental Studies; Miljövetenskapliga studier;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the process and the implications of large-scale land acquisitions (LSLAs) for local livelihoods, especially the livelihoods of those who make a living from farming. These individuals were historically known as peasants and are now more commonly referred to as smallholders, small-scale farmers or family farmers. READ MORE