Search for dissertations about: "reframing"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the word reframing.

  2. 11. Environmental Integration in Sustainable Urban Planning from an Institutional Perspective : A Study of Swedish and Chinese Eco-City Development

    Author : Ying Yin; Maria Håkansson; Amy Rader Olsson; Per G. Berg; KTH; []
    Keywords : Environmental Integration; Sustainable Urban Planning; Institutional Condition; Eco-Cities; Sweden; China; Planering och beslutsanalys; Planning and Decision Analysis;

    Abstract : The continuously rising attention to and practice of eco-city development in Sweden and China, as well as the countries’ active cooperation has motivated this study and the exploration of eco-city development in these two countries. In eco-city development, diverse environmental issues may well be beyond the planning sector’s capacity and need to be resolved elsewhere by other authorities and agencies in such areas as energy, water and traffic. READ MORE

  4. 12. Stewardship towards responsible management of pesticides : the case of Ethiopian agriculture

    Author : Tadesse Amera sahilu; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : This thesis examines pesticide use, practice and associated human health and environmental impacts in the Ethiopian Rift Valley. It uses participatory action research as a philosophy and methodology in order to understand the Ethiopian pesticide delivery system so as to bridge the gap amongst the main actors and create a space for dialogue. READ MORE

  5. 13. Translating grand challenges into municipal organizing : Prevention of terrorism, extremism, and radicalization in Scandinavia

    Author : Robin Andersson Malmros; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; grand challenges; municipalities; counter-terrorism; new institutional theory; translation;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates why and how municipalities organize to address grand challenges. Previous research shows that municipalities have increased their policymaking and organizing in relation to grand challenges, often without any national regulations forcing them to do so. READ MORE

  6. 14. Moving Images of Literature : Transformations of Literature in Contemporary Video and Film Installation Art

    Author : Tanja von Dahlern; Johan Prof.; Paula Docent; Jesper Olsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Transformation; Adaptation; Intermediality; Cultural Memory; Video and Film Installation; Literature; Litteraturvetenskap;

    Abstract : This study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the many engagements with literature beyond the literary field. More specifically, it studies different ways of staging and transforming literature in video and film installation since the 1990s. READ MORE

  7. 15. Strengthening the practitioner focus in environmental assessment

    Author : Mari Kågström; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Environmental assessment (EA) is intended to ensure that environmental issues, in a broad sense, are considered in decision making. EA is globally institutionalised through national and international legislation, policies and guidelines, and a field of practice. READ MORE