Entre la tradición y el cambio: Evolución tecnológica de la caficultura costarricense. Mario Samper, Carlos Naranjo y Paul Sfez

Introducción Entre la Tradición y el Cambio: Evolución tecnológica de la caficultura costarricense, está orientado a satisfacer las necesidades diversas de un círculo amplio de lectores, desde el estudioso de la historia agraria que pretende obtener una síntesis interpretativa del desarrollo cafetalero costarricense hasta los diferentes sectores productivos involucrados con las faenas diarias de la caficultura. Esta característica divulgativa al gran público pone en manifiesto uno de los objetivos del quehacer universitario, devolver a los protagonistas que han construido la historia nacional las experiencias y conocimientos sobre la actividad productiva…

“El cadáver de la vieja historia política todavía insepulto. Crítica de la obra de Joaquín Vargas Coto ‘Crónicas de la época y vida de don Ricardo’"

IntroducciónLa Editorial Costa Rica nos entraga, en un voluminoso tomo de más de cuatrocientas páginas, una crónica bibliográfica. Se trata de una serie de escritos realizados por Joaquín Vargas Coto, periodista nacional, y ordenados por sus hijos en particular la Lic. Alicia Vargas de Fournier, quienes le darían el carácter de lobro de valor histórico. La obra del periodista se proyectó con el consentimiento de don Ricardo para dejarnos algo así como un testamento político en la forma de esta crónicas.

Carlos Dávila Cubrero. ¡Viva Vargas! Historia del Partido Confraternidad Guanacasteca. San José. Costa Rica. Ediciones Guayacán 1987

Introducción Guanacaste es una de esas regiones que ha quedado marginada del quehacer histórico de los investigadores nacionales que una y otra vez centran sus estudios en el Valle Intermontano  Central. Primeramente fue así, porque  a nuestros historiadores los atrajo el estudio  descriptivo de  las administraciones coloniales y, sobre todo a  partir de 1821, las  de los jefes  de Estado; algunos d e ellos fueron objeto de varias investigaciones dependiendo de las veces que estuvieron la frente del gobierno. Mas tarde en la  década del  70, la cambiar el énfasis de lo político diplomático a los económico social, Guanacaste sigue ocupado el mismo “status” de la región marginada de los estudio históricos. Por lo anterior, toda investigación que se emprenda sobre esta provincia constituye un valioso aporte par el conocimiento de esta importante región

El liberalismo, la Iglesia y el Estado. Comentario del libro de Claudio Antonio Vargas Arias

IntroducciónEl libro de Claudio Antonio Vargas Arias, El liberalismo, la Iglesia y el Estado de Costa Rica, (San José: Guayacán/ Alma Mater, 1991, 268 pp.) estudia las dos últimas décadas del siglo XIX, pero sin descuidar unos antecedentes que se demontan a la época colonial. Por la documentación utilizada y la interpretación propuesta, amerita un comentario detenido. Indicaré lo que considero sus contribuciones más interesantes, así como las aserciones que a mi juicio requieren ulteriores análisis.

Homicidios en San José. 1800-1921

ResumenAnálisis de los móviles de 69 homicidios acaecidos en los cuatro principales distritos del cantón central de San José (Carmen, Catedral, Merced y Hospital) entre los años 1880 y 1921.AbstractA discussion of the motives of 69 murders in the four main districts of San Jose (Carmen, Catedral, Merced and Hospital) between 1880 and 1921.

A INTEGRAÇÃO DO MERCADO BRASILEIRO NA ERA VARGAS E A COLÔNIA AGRÍCOLA NACIONAL DE DOURADOS

    Para superar a crise de 1929, o governo brasileiro, sob a figura do então presidente Getúlio Vargas (1930-45), idealizou uma política de investimentos no setor industrial e na produção agrícola, sendo esta a base da economia nacional. Para isto, adotou medidas protecionistas como forma de incentivar a indústria nacional e conduzir a produção agrária aos intesses industriais, com uma política de ocupação do território brasileiro que combinasse colonização e industrialização. Neste sentido, o objetivo deste trabalho consiste em analisar a criação da Colônia Agrícola Nacional de Dourados em 1943, como forma de garantir a integridade da fronteira entre Brasil-Paraguai e a integração da região de Dourados ao território nacional. Os procedimentos adotados repousam na revisão da historiografia que revelam os ideais do governo Vargas, que com uma política de superação da crise dos anos 20, implantou uma política que reestruturou o território regional configurado na pequena propriedade familiar, garantindo a integração dessa Região ao mercado nacional como produtora de matéria-prima e consumidora de produtos industriais.    

THE DIALOGIC EROTISM IN MARIO VARGAS LLOSA’S BOOK GREETINGS TO THE STEPMOTHER

Abstract: Using studies about erotism (Bataille, Baudrillard and Maingueneau) and dialogism explored by Bakhtin, we proposed to analyze the parafrastic dialogic mechanism which is focused by Fucs and Afonso Romano de Sant’Anna. We aimed to research the Mario Vargas LLosa’s book Greetings to the Stepmother. In this book, verbal and visual establish an insistent dialogue, due to the fact that every two chapters are opened by a classical painting. This painting is a summing and anticipating paraphrase of the verbal conditional which is coming after and it places a fundamental role Llosa’s production since the reiteration of the same – different languages but with the same sense – is the way through which the book goes on.   Keywords: Erotism. Seduction. Dialogism.  

Queensland Environmental Practice Reporter 17(77) (2011/2012) Editorial

This issue begins with a paper by QUT masters student, Jenny Kortlaender, which considers the effectiveness of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity in addressing global biodiversity decline. This is followed by a paper by Fiona Leddy which critically analyses international shipping in Australian waters and the approach taken by Australia laws in addressing the risks posed by ship-based oil pollution. The third paper in this issue is by Adjunct Professor Hugh Lavery, Gina Lee and Carolyn S. Sandercoe. This paper considers the ecological principles to be followed in the sustainable design of large-scale marina developments. This paper highlights the differences between the practice of landscape ecology and the design of ecological landscapes. Finally, this issue includes a summary of relevant cases from the Queensland Planning and Environment Court and Court of Appeal by Michael Walton and Ben Job.

Dose response relationships between physical activity, walking and health-related quality of life in mid-age and older women

Background Although physical activity is associated with health-related quality of life (HRQL), the nature of the dose-response relationship remains unclear. This study examined the concurrent and prospective dose-response relationships between total physical activity (TPA) and (only) walking with HRQL in two age cohorts of women. Methods Participants were 10,698 women born in 1946-1951 and 7,646 born in 1921-1926, who completed three mailed surveys for the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. They reported weekly TPA minutes (sum of walking, moderate, and vigorous minutes). HRQL was measured with the Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form 36 Health Status Survey (SF-36). Linear mixed models, adjusted for socio-demographic and health-related variables, were used to examine associations between TPA level (none, very low, low, intermediate, sufficient, high, and very high) and SF-36 scores. For women who reported walking as their only physical activity, associations between walking and SF-36 scores were also examined. Results Curvilinear trends were observed between TPA and walking with SF-36 scores. Concurrently, HRQL scores increased significantly with increasing TPA and walking, in both cohorts, with increases less marked above sufficient activity levels. Prospectively, associations were attenuated although significant and meaningful improvements in physical functioning and vitality were observed across most TPA and walking categories above the low category. Conclusion For women in their 50s-80s without clinical depression, greater amounts of TPA are associated with better current and future HRQL, particularly physical functioning and vitality. Even if walking is their only activity, women, particularly those in their 70s-80s, have better health-related quality of life.

Principles of taxation law 2012

Taxation law can be an incredibly complex subject to absorb, particularly when time is limited. Written specifically for students, Principles of Taxation Law 2012 brings much needed clarity to this area of law. Utilising many methods to make this often daunting subject achievable, particular features of the 2012 edition include: * seven parts: overview and structure, principles of income, deductions and offsets, timing issues, investment and business entities, tax avoidance and administration, and indirect taxes; * clearly structured chapters within those parts grouped under helpful headings; * flowcharts, diagrams and tables, end of chapter practice questions, and case summaries; * an appendix containing all of the up to date and relevant rates; and * the online self-testing component mentor, which provides questions for students of both business and law. Every major aspect of the Australian tax system is covered, with chapters on topics such as goods and services tax, superannuation, offsets, partnerships, capital gains tax, trusts, company tax and tax administration. All chapters have been thoroughly revised. Principles of Taxation Law 2012 is the perfect tool to guide the reader from their initial exposure to the subject to success in taxation law exams.

Early years activities for NLNW 2012 - Pearl Barley & Charlie Parsley

This Early Years unit is designed to engage students in a sequence of activities that use a range of literacies which explore feelings, friendships and personality traits. The text, Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley, is the focus of this unit. Suggested activities promote participation through simple and effective strategies, using technology, process drama, graphic ogranisers and critical literacy. This unit allows for flexibility so teachers can select activities that best suit time, resources and students' needs and interests. Students are asked to make connections between the text and their own friendships, understanding that the best of friends can be different in almost every way.