A FORMAÇÃO SOCIOESPACIAL DO ESTADO DE SANTA CATARINA, BRASIL

A discussão proposta por este artigo tem como base teórico-metodológica aportes que permitem uma inter-relação entre a dinâmica econômica e geográfica. Para o conjunto do trabalho proposto, o primeiro aporte teórico refere-se à categoria de formação socioespacial, tanto em escala nacional (Milton Santos), como em escala regional (Armen Mamigonian), isso, dentro do ponto de vista geográfico, cuja referência teórica é a Formação Econômica Social (Marx). Portanto, este trabalho tem como objetivo demonstrar a organização socioespacial do território catarinense, descrevendo as diferenças internas de formação e composição desta realidade, na conjuntura atual, através de exemplos da dinâmica industrial de cada região do Estado, diferenciado as áreas de pequena produção mercantil das áreas de formação latifundiária (maior e menor dinâmica econômica, respectivamente).

Viagem a provincia de Santa Catharina : 1820

Auguste de Saint-Hilaire foi membro da Academia de Sciencias do Instituto de França. Professor da Faculdade de Sciencias de Patis. Do Instituto Historico e Geographlco Brasileiro, da Socie.dade de Medicina do Rio de Janeiro, etc .

Memoria politica sobre a capitania de Santa Catharina, escripta no Rio de Janeiro em o anno de 1816

Tabella das produções dos tres Reinos da Natureza, que ha na capitania de Santa Catharina, escriptas por ordem alphabetica : reino vegetal, reino animal. Mappa das producções, consumo, e exportação da Capitania de Santa Catharina, no anno de 1810. Calculo aproximado das despezas da companhia, durante a primeira epocha, em conformidade do disposto nos artigos 2, 3., 4., 6., do appendice.

New perspectives on the synoptic and mesoscale structure of Hurricane Catarina

This work explores in detail synoptic and mesoscale features of Hurricane Catarina during its life cycle from a decaying baroclinic wave to a tropical depression that underwent tropical transition (TT) and finally to a Category 2 hurricane at landfall over Santa Catarina State coast, southern Brazil. This unique system caused 11 deaths mostly off the Brazilian coast and an estimated half billion dollars in damage in a matter of a few hours on 28 March 2004. Although the closest meteorological station available was tens of kilometres away from the eye, in situ meteorological measurements provided by a work-team sent to the area where the eye made landfall unequivocally reproduces the tropical signature with category 2 strength, adding to previous analysis where this data was not available. Further analyses are based mostly on remote sensing data available at the time of the event. A classic dipole blocking set synoptic conditions for Hurricane Catarina to develop, dynamically contributing to the low wind shear observed. On the other hand, on its westward transit, large scale subsidence limited its strength and vertical development. Catarina had relatively cool SST conditions, but this was mitigated by favourable air-sea fluxes leading to latent heat release-driven processes during the mature phase. The ocean`s dynamic topography also suggested the presence of nearby warm core rings which may have facilitated the transition and post-transition intensification. Since there were no records of such a system at least in the past 30 years and given that SSTs were generally below 26 degrees C and vertical shear was usually strong, despite all satellite data available, the system was initially classified as an extratropical cyclone. Here we hypothesise that this categorization was based oil inadequate regional scale model outputs which did not account for the importance of the latent heat fluxes over the ocean. Hurricane Catarina represents a dramatic event on weather systems in South America. It has attracted attention worldwide and poses questions as whether or not it is a symptom of global warming. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Characterisation of flexural bond strength in thin bed concrete masonry

This paper presents an experimental investigation of the flexural bond strength of thin bed concrete masonry. Flexural bond strength of masonry depends upon the mortar type, the techniques of dispersion of mortar and the surface texture (roughness) of concrete blocks. There exists an abundance of literature on the conventional masonry bond containing 10mm thick mortar; however, the 2mm polymer flue mortar bond is not yet well researched. This paper reports a study on the examination of the effect of mortar compositions, dispersion methods and unit surface textures to the flexural bond strength of thin bed concrete masonry. Three types of polymer modified glue mortars, three surface textures and four techniques of mortar dispersion have been used in preparing 108 four point flexural test specimens. All mortar joints have been carefully prepared to ensure achievement of 2mm layer polymer mortar thickness on average. The results exhibit the flexural bond strength of thin bed concrete masonry much is higher than that of the conventional masonry; moreover the unit surface texture and the mortar dispersion methods are found to have significant influence on the flexural bond strength.

Reforming technology company incentive programs for achieving knowledge-based economic development:a Brazil-Australia comparative study

This doctoral thesis aims to demonstrate the importance of incentives to technology-based firms as a strategy to promote knowledge-based economic development (KBED). To remain competitive, technology-based firms must innovate and seek new markets; therefore, this study aims to propose an incentive model to technology-based firms as a strategy to promote knowledge-based urban development, according to framework described by Yigitcanlar (2011). This is an exploratory and descriptive research with a qualitative approach. Surveys were carried out with national trade associations that represented technology-based firms both in Brazil and Australia. After analysing the surveys, structured interviews were conducted with government representatives, trade associations and businessmen who had used financial support by the federal government. When comparing both countries, the study found the importance of direct incentives through tax incentives, for it is a less bureaucratic, quicker and more direct process for firms. We suggest to include the terms incentives in the framework of knowledge-based urban development, as one of the pillars that contribute to knowledge-based economic development.

Learning Challenges in Biogas Production for Sustainability : An activity theoretical study of a network from a swine industry chain

This study is about the challenges of learning in the creation and implementation of new sustainable technologies. The system of biogas production in the Programme of Sustainable Swine Production (3S Programme) conducted by the Sadia food processing company in Santa Catarina State, Brazil, is used as a case example for exploring the challenges, possibilities and obstacles of learning in the use of biogas production as a way to increase the environmental sustainability of swine production. The aim is to contribute to the discussion about the possibilities of developing systems of biogas production for sustainability (BPfS). In the study I develop hypotheses concerning the central challenges and possibilities for developing systems of BPfS in three phases. First, I construct a model of the network of activities involved in the BP for sustainability in the case study. Next, I construct a) an idealised model of the historically evolved concepts of BPfS through an analysis of the development of forms of BP and b) a hypothesis of the current central contradictions within and between the activity systems involved in BP for sustainability in the case study. This hypothesis is further developed through two actual empirical analyses: an analysis of the actors senses in taking part in the system, and an analysis of the disturbance processes in the implementation and operation of the BP system in the 3S Programme. The historical analysis shows that BP for sustainability in the 3S Programme emerged as a feasible solution for the contradiction between environmental protection and concentration, intensification and specialisation in swine production. This contradiction created a threat to the supply of swine to the food processing company. In the food production activity, the contradiction was expressed as a contradiction between the desire of the company to become a sustainable company and the situation in the outsourced farms. For the swine producers the contradiction was expressed between the contradictory rules in which the market exerted pressure which pushed for continual increases in scale, specialisation and concentration to keep the production economically viable, while the environmental rules imposed a limit to this expansion. Although the observed disturbances in the biogas system seemed to be merely technical and localised within the farms, the analysis proposed that these disturbances were formed in and between the activity systems involved in the network of BPfS during the implementation. The disturbances observed could be explained by four contradictions: a) contradictions between the new, more expanded activity of sustainable swine production and the old activity, b) a contradiction between the concept of BP for carbon credits and BP for local use in the BPfS that was implemented, c) contradictions between the new UNFCCC1 methodology for applying for carbon credits and the small size of the farms, and d) between the technologies of biogas use and burning available in the market and the small size of the farms. The main finding of this study relates to the zone of proximal development (ZPD) of the BPfS in Sadia food production chain. The model is first developed as a general model of concepts of BPfS and further developed here to the specific case of the BPfS in the 3S Programme. The model is composed of two developmental dimensions: societal and functional integration. The dimension of societal integration refers to the level of integration with other activities outside the farm. At one extreme, biogas production is self-sufficient and highly independent and the products of BP are consumed within the farm, while at the other extreme BP is highly integrated in markets and networks of collaboration, and BP products are exchanged within the markets. The dimension of functional integration refers to the level of integration between products and production processes so that economies of scope can be achieved by combining several functions using the same utility. At one extreme, BP is specialised in only one product, which allows achieving economies of scale, while at the other extreme there is an integrated production in which several biogas products are produced in order to maximise the outcomes from the BP system. The analysis suggests that BP is moving towards a societal integration, towards the market and towards a functional integration in which several biogas products are combined. The model is a hypothesis to be further tested through interventions by collectively constructing the new proposed concept of BPfS. Another important contribution of this study refers to the concept of the learning challenge. Three central learning challenges for developing a sustainable system of BP in the 3S Programme were identified: 1) the development of cheaper and more practical technologies of burning and measuring the gas, as well as the reduction of costs of the process of certification, 2) the development of new ways of using biogas within farms, and 3) the creation of new local markets and networks for selling BP products. One general learning challenge is to find more varied and synergic ways of using BP products than solely for the production of carbon credits. Both the model of the ZPD of BPfS and the identified learning challenges could be used as learning tools to facilitate the development of biogas production systems. The proposed model of the ZPD could be used to analyse different types of agricultural activities that face a similar contradiction. The findings could be used in interventions to help actors to find their own expansive actions and developmental projects for change. Rather than proposing a standardised best concept of BPfS, the idea of these learning tools is to facilitate the analysis of local situations and to help actors to make their activities more sustainable.

Energias renováveis : riqueza sustentável ao alcance da sociedade

O décimo volume dos Cadernos de Altos Estudos apresenta estudo realizado com o objetivo de propor aprimoramentos na legislação brasileira, visando a superação de barreiras e a criação de mecanismos de incentivo que contribuam para a utilização das fontes renováveis de energia de maneira diversificada e sustentável, valorizando as potencialidades regionais, o desenvolvimento tecnológico e a geração de empregos. Para tanto, procurou-se examinar as tecnologias disponíveis, as políticas adotadas internacionalmente e os resultados obtidos, bem como a situação dessas fontes no Brasil e as normas jurídicas que disciplinam seu aproveitamento. Para subsidiar os trabalhos, o Conselho de Altos Estudos e Avaliação Tecnológica realizou palestras com especialistas do setor energético e promoveu um seminário internacional. Além disso, apoiou o Fórum sobre Energias Renováveis e Consumo Responsável (IV Sustentar 2011), em Chapecó, Santa Catarina.

Diário da Constituinte [gravação de vídeo] : [programa n. 217]

O substitutivo do Relator Bernardo Cabral estabelece a proibição da propaganda de medicamentos, tabaco, bebidas alcoólicas e agrotóxicos. Cidadãos opinam sobre o tema. A Associação Brasileira de Propaganda lembra que o Brasil é hoje o segundo exportador de fumo no mundo. Seu presidente afirma que a propaganda desses setores representa 20% do faturamento dos meios de comunicação e que a proibição gerará grande desemprego. O Deputado Thelmo Kirtz (PDS-RS) esclarece que só no Paraná, Santa Catarina e Rio Grande do Sul setecentas e quarenta mil pessoas trabalham nas lavouras de fumo. O Deputado Fausto Rocha (PFL-SP) observa que o cigarro traz malefícios muito sérios para o fumante, inclusive vários tipos de câncer. A Comissão de Sistematização da Assembleia Nacional Constituinte (ANC) começa a debater o substitutivo da Constituição. Na primeira reunião, constituintes criticaram a ausência do Relator Bernardo Cabral e a elaboração de um novo substitutivo que está sendo feito no Instituto Israel Pinheiro, fora do Congresso Nacional. O Deputado José Genoíno (PT-SP) considera que o trabalho da Assembleia Nacional Constituinte tem que ser feito dentro do Congresso Nacional. O Líder do Governo, Deputado Carlos Santana diz que esse trabalho tem que vir para a Comissão de Sistematização. No Instituto Israel Pinheiro, distante 25 kilômetros do Congresso Nacional, o Relator Bernardo Cabral estuda as emendas recebidas sobre o sistema de governo que, segundo ele, é o problema mais difícil de ser contornado.

Le Brésil, ou, Histoire, moeurs, usages et coutumes des habitans de ce royaume

Segundo Rubens Borba de Moraes, tratam-se de relatos acerca do Rio de Janeiro, Pernambuco, Maranhão, Sergipe, Espírito Santo, São Paulo, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso, Goyas, Bahia, Rio Grande do Norte, Pará e outras províncias. Contém excertos de autores renomados como Southey, Beauchamp, Herrera, Barleus, Piso, Marcgraf, Hans Staden, d'Abeville, Vaz de Caminha, Léry, Cazal, Barrow, Lindley, Macartney, Mawe, Koster, Wied-Neuwied e outros. Grande parte das gravuras são reproduções, mas excelentes. O texto não é apenas uma mera compilação. Os seis volumes absolutamente completos, com todas as ilustrações, são raríssimos.

Voyage dans les provinces de Saint-Paul et de Sainte-Catherine

As Voyages... são estudos completos, abrangendo todos os aspectos das regiões percorridas; servem de subsídio ao estudo das condições de vida no Brasil no século passado. "Fonte primordial de informações sobre os prédios coloniais do Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Santa Catarina e Goiás. Poucas obras no gênero atingem o valor de Saint-Hilarire. São clássicas e indispensáveis para o estudo do sul do Brasil, antes da Independência" segundo Borba de Moraes

Voyage dans le district des Diamans et sur le littoral du Brésil : suivi de notes sur quelques plantes caracteristiques et d'un precis de l'histoire des revolutions de l'empire bresilien, depuis le commencement du regne de Jean vi jusqu'a l'abdication de D. Pedro

As Voyages... são estudos completos, abrangendo todos os aspectos das regiões percorridas; servem de subsídio ao estudo das condições de vida no Brasil no século passado. "Fonte primordial de informações sobre os prédios coloniais do Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Santa Catarina e Goiás. Poucas obras no gênero atingem o valor de Saint-Hilarire. São clássicas e indispensáveis para o estudo do sul do Brasil, antes da Independência" segundo Borba de Moraes

Diário da Constituinte [gravação de vídeo] : [programa n. 238]

A Comissão de Sistematização debate a reforma tributária. O Deputado Francisco Dornelles (PFL-RJ) defende o substitutivo do Relator Bernardo Cabral, por promover a melhor distribuição regional de renda, fortalecer as finanças dos Estados e Municípios e estabelecer maiores garantias aos contribuintes, além de não causar prejuízo a União. Constituintes criticam o substitutivo na parte que trata dos recursos destinados ao Fundo de Participação dos Estados e Municípios. O Deputado Darcy Deitos (PMDB-PR) considera que essa distribuição só beneficia uma parte dos municípios e, por isso, apresentou uma emenda mais completa. O Deputado Marcelo Cordeiro (PMDB-SC) participa de debate sobre a Assembleia Nacional Constituinte (ANC), na Universidade de Santa Catarina. A comunidade universitária quis saber o tratamento dado a educação e as emendas populares. Chegou a 8374 o número de destaques apresentados ao anteprojeto. O Líder do PDC Siqueira Campos informa que seu partido quer criar novos Estados nas regiões Norte e Centro-Oeste do país. O ponto mais polêmico da Assembleia Nacional Constituinte (ANC) continua a ser o sistema de governo. O Líder do PSB Jamil Haddad considera que parece haver uma manobra para favorecer o presidencialismo com 5 anos de mandato para o Presidente Sarney. O Deputado Sarney Filho (PFL-MA) reafirma que o governo permanece aberto ao diálogo, em busca de uma solução de consenso para o país. O Líder do PMDB o Deputado Antônio Farias afirma que houve muitas surpresas, entre as quais a duração do mandato do presidente da república. Funcionários trabalham na organização dos pedidos de destaque. Os critérios para votação do substitutivo e dos pedidos de destaque serão definidos em reunião do Presidente da Assembleia Nacional Constituinte (ANC) Ulysses Guimarães com o Presidente da Comissão de Sistematização.

Viagem às nascentes do rio S. Francisco e pela província de Goyaz

As Voyages... são estudos completos, abrangendo todos os aspectos das regiões percorridas; servem de subsídio ao estudo das condições de vida no Brasil no século passado. "Fonte primordial de informações sobre os prédios coloniais do Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Santa Catarina e Goiás. Poucas obras no gênero atingem o valor de Saint-Hilarire. São clássicas e indispensáveis para o estudo do sul do Brasil, antes da Independência" segundo Borba de Moraes.

Segunda viagem ao interior do Brasil : Espirito Santo

As Voyages... são estudos completos, abrangendo todos os aspectos das regiões percorridas; servem de subsídio ao estudo das condições de vida no Brasil no século passado. "Fonte primordial de informações sobre os prédios coloniais do Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Santa Catarina e Goiás. Poucas obras no gênero atingem o valor de Saint-Hilarire. São clássicas e indispensáveis para o estudo do sul do Brasil, antes da Independência" segundo Borba de Moraes.