A relação entre modernização neoliberal e práticas políticas atrasadas no Brasil dos anos 1990

Our goal is to investigate the reasons behind the presence of clientelist-type practices among the popular classes in Brazil, highlighting the decade of the 1990s. Our proposal gives salience to factors regarding the phenomenon's socio-political conjuncture, thereby taking us beyond explanations that rely exclusively on historical-cultural aspects or that sustain an economic bias. We use bibliographic and journalistic sources, from which we develop our own interpretation of the period. Thus, we observe that clientelist practices are encouraged to manifest themselves at the level of national political organization particularly within the federal sphere yet are also reflected at state and municipal levels, due to the coalition of political forces created through the implantation of a neoliberal project in Brazil. The latter has joined modern Brazilian social democracy and old regional oligarchies situated primarily within the PFL, PP, PTB and certain sectors of the PMDB, whose representatives are known for their attachment to patrimonialist and paternalistic practices. The inclusion of the latter in the conservative pact that has promoted neo-liberal political reform has thus meant awarding new value to such practices. Herein lies partial explanation for the vigor with which practices such as fisiologismo, apadrinhamento, abuse of state machinery, buying and selling of votes and clientelism have manifested themselves on the national scene over the course of the 1990s.

Hidrogeoquímica do aqüífero guarani na área urbana de ribeirão preto (SP)

This work evaluated the hydrogeochemistry of the Guarani Aquifer in the urban area of Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo State. Thirty one sampling points were established and it was carried out field campaigns in 7 and 8 July 2005, analyzing the following parameters: conductivity, temperature, pH, turbidity, color, dry residue, dissolved oxygen, Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+, Fe3+, Al3+, HCO3-, SO42-, PO43-, NO3-, Cl- and F-. The results indicated that the groundwaters in the urban area of Ribeirão Preto pH possess slightly acid, low conductivity, turbidity, color and dissolved oxygen inside the limits established for drinking waters. The ionic composition indicated that the groundwaters have low cations and anions concentration, being they classified as soft water and calcium-bicarbonated. Statistical tests suggested that conductivity and pH are controlled for the calcite dissolution (CaCO3) during the water/rock interaction process. Besides, it is possible to conclude that the high NO3- and PO43- concentrations found in the groundwater in the urban area of Ribeirão Preto are originated due to anthropogenic activities.

Enclaves fortificados e segregação urbana: o caso de Jundiaí

The article discusses the spread of closed condominiums in Jundiaí (SP). The studies about this phenomenon have predominantly focused on metropolitan areas; therefore, the relevance of research on medium-sized cities in order to identify similarities and differences among different urban scales. The main objective was to investigate the spacing phenomenon of closed condominiums as a housing pattern tendency as well as its social, urban and environmental impact. This study encloses the period from 1970 to the present.

Dinâmica regional e política urbana: Uma análise das cidades de porte médio da região administrativa de Campinas/SP

The process of internalization of development occurred in the state of Sao Paulo resulted in accelerated growth of intermediate cities leading to a pattern of development with sprawl, segregation and suburbanization. In this process stands the Administrative Region of Campinas, the hinterland region of higher growth and accumulating a larger number of medium-sized cities. Such questions imply the need for appropriate urban policies to confront these challenges, under risk to jeopardize the quality of life and environment of these cities. The implementation of the Estatuto da Cidade brings new perspectives for urban management in medium-sized cities. This study aims to evaluate the deployment of instruments of urban management in medium-sized cities in São Paulo, with emphasis on Administrative Region of Campinas, based on the Profile of Brazilian Municipalities 2008 conducted by IBGE. The results point to a worrying situation, as it did not see a correlation between the deployment of these instruments and the size, growth and income in the mid-sized cities.

A qualidade ambiental urbana na legislação municipal: exemplo do plano diretor de araçatuba-SP 1

Environmental quality is a fundamental issue in order to characterize quality of life in the cities. The human activities interfere in environmental processes, causing impacts that must be minimized. It is the task of municipal laws to impose theoretic and practical foundations appropriated to the dimension of local problems. In this sense, the goal of this work was to propose a discussion about the recognition of environmental quality in municipal law, especially in the Municipal Master Plan of Araçatuba, city located in the state of São Paulo. It was possible to observe that in many aspects this law is far away from urban reality.

Análise da compacidade do solo na área urbana de Bauru/ Estado de São Paulo utilizando Ensaios de Penetração Padronizado e sísmica de refração

This study was done to determine compactness of soil strata in the urban area of Bauru, central São Paulo State using standard penetration test (SPT) and seismic refraction methods. Frequency distribution within boreholes was measured every meter to a depth of 30 meters. The geometric mean of standard penetration test values was computed every meter. A biplot graph showing the relationship of SPT with depth indicates soil stratification. In addition, five sections of seismic refraction values, which also indicate the compactness of soil strata, were obtained. A comparison of the two methods shows significant correlation between the results obtained from each.

Criminalidade urbana e condições de vida na região administrativa de Campinas (SP) no ano de 2000: uma análise espacial

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Utilização de geotecnologias na análise da transformação sócio-espacial urbana da região serrana fluminense: o estudo de caso do distrito sede de Teresópolis

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Chuvas e escorregamentos na região Noroeste da área urbana de Juiz de Fora - MG: uma abordagem genética em climatologia

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Influência da combinação e modernização dos sistemas que integram o GNSS no georreferenciamento de imóveis rurais

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Sistema hierárquico de classificação para mapeamento da cobertura da terra nas escalas regional e urbana

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Investigações sobre o impacto da modernização do GNSS no Posicionamento

Pós-graduação em Ciências Cartográficas - FCT

Análise discriminatória de alvos da paisagem urbana em imagens aéreas multiespectrais

Pós-graduação em Ciências Cartográficas - FCT

A Liga da Defesa Nacional: um projeto de modernização para o Brasil

Pós-graduação em Ciências Sociais - FFC

Os posseiros e a luta pela terra na região do Bico do Papagaio 1964-1985: modernização e tradição

Pós-graduação em Ciências Sociais - FFC