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  1. 1. The grass is always tastier on the fruitful side : exploring the potentials, opportunities and challenges of urban food production: a case study of Uppsala

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Sanaz Kalantari; Rana Toprak; [2023]
    Keywords : Urbanization; grass lawns; urban agriculture; food production; Uppsala; Ultuna Permakultur; municipal sector; planning; establishing; management; ecosystems; human-nature connectedness; extinction of experience; top-down; bottom-up; landscape architecture;

    Abstract : Urbanization has globally led to economic and infrastructural growth but has also resulted in environmental degradation, decreased access to fertile agricultural land, increased food demand, and fragmentation of essential ecosystems. These challenges are prevalent in Swedish cities, including Uppsala, where green spaces are predominantly covered by lawns. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Far-Right and the Use of History : Finnish fascism from the interwar period to the present

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Historiska institutionen

    Author : Jasmin Hussien; [2023]
    Keywords : far-right; radical right; Finland; Nordic fascism; Fascism; political extremism; civil war;

    Abstract : The main research question of this thesis is how history is used for political gain by the far-right in Finland. The aim is to study not only the use of history but, rather, specifically, the patterns of that use. Two theories have been utilized. READ MORE

  4. 3. IS THE MEDIA DIVIDING US? A Panel Data Analysis on the Relationship Between Media Fragmentation and Mass Polarization in 71 Democracies (2000-2018)

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Samuel Larsson; [2022-06-17]
    Keywords : mass polarization; media fragmentation; electoral system; income inequality; panel data;

    Abstract : Mass polarization as a phenomenon that divides the electorate on political and societal issues is on the rise globally, and its negative consequences for the well-being of a polity are well documented. Literature on the drivers of these upward trends frequently blame income inequality and immigration for polarizing the masses. READ MORE

  5. 4. Criminal Complicity or Business as Usual: A Study on Mens Rea Requirements for Corporate Complicity in War Crimes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Amanda Idborg; [2022]
    Keywords : International Criminal Law; Corporate Complicity; Mens Rea; War Crimes.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the levels of mens rea required for corporate actors to be held liable for complicity in war crimes committed by States in non- international armed conflicts. The notion that corporations acting in conflict- torn areas can affect negatively upon the state of conflicts and in some cases even contribute to the commission of war crimes by other actors is becoming increasingly accepted. READ MORE

  6. 5. An examination of the criteria for valid consent under the GDPR in the light of the rationale and technological neutrality

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Gabbi Meskenaite; [2022]
    Keywords : EU law; Privacy law; Data protection; GDPR; Consent; Privacy; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : As a means to safeguard the fundamental right to data protection in light of the rapid advancement of use of technology and to address the fragmented implementation of data protection, the GDPR was introduced. For processing of personal data to be lawful under the GDPR, processing must have a legal basis, such as consent. READ MORE