Essays about: "History of knowledge"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 524 essays containing the words History of knowledge.
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1. A labour-free childhood? African perspectives on international child rights policies.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärandeAbstract : This paper notes that one prominent trait of Western thinking about children is that childhood should be protected and care-free. For example, if children are engaged in work, their childhood is seen as 'lost'. READ MORE
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2. Assessing the Effectiveness of Urban Trees with Skeletal Soils in Flood Risk Mitigation
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : With increased urbanization and climate change, heavy rainfall events and urban floods are becoming more frequent. To meet the demands for effective climate adaptation strategies and mitigation measures, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have received increased attention. READ MORE
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3. Local History Awareness : And its Influence on Young People in a Post-Communist Region
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)Abstract : This project explores the impact of a mobile website (MWS) designed to enhance knowledge and interest in local history among residents of Eberswalde as a sample for an Eastern German post-communist city. It aims to strengthen the sense of regional identity and attachment, potentially affecting their decision to remain in or leave the region. READ MORE
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4. Reclaiming the Past and the Present: The Presentation and Representation of Ethnic Minorities in Cultural Institutions
University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Cultural institutions such as museums and art galleries are important agents in educating the broader public on matters where current awareness is missing, inadequate or inaccurate. In this study, I focus on one such matter, which is the knowledge regarding ethnic minorities, their history, traditions, and current challenges. READ MORE
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5. Effect of training and feeding on saliva concentrations of cartilage oligomeric matrix protein neo-epitope (COMP664) and neuropeptide Substance P in horses
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public HealthAbstract : Osteoarthritis (OA) is a low-grade inflammatory disease associated with subsequent lameness and chronic joint pain. Lameness caused by degenerative joint disorders is perceived as one of the most common clinical problems for the equine athlete, advocating the severity of OA as a welfare and clinical issue. READ MORE