Nuclear Architecture: Perceptions of Architectural Technology

In this paper we explore the implications of pluralist curricula for architectural technology. This includes the potential effects on strengthening the identity of the architectural technology profession and the academic development of the discipline. This latter relies, arguably, on research being explicit in CIAT’s eight mandatory threshold standards. This work concentrates on one of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologist’s (CIATS’s) key subjects; 'design', defined as detail design for the architectural technologist. In postulating a philosophy of architectural technology epistemology with a focus on detail design, the pedagogy of architectural detailing in practice and academia is investigated: the associated roles of creativity and conditioning are explored. The interrelationship between conceptual design and construction processes in practice is outlined, identifying the role of the detail design specialist (architectural technologist) in the management of design and production information. Thus is identified the future architectural technologists’ specialisation of nuclear architecture: the total quality construction created by quality of thinking which permeates from and to detail design for assembly/disassembly and production within a collaboratively mechanised AEC team. A theory of nuclear architecture and an associated approach to detail design pedagogy are postulated, aiming to promote a revised perception of the definition of design for the architectural technologist. How this theory can be applied to the creation of a paradigmatic student project, themed on designing for disassembly as a key future focus of ‘Healthy Building’ design is introduced for future exploration. This future research into detail design, the authors propose, should be predicated on the appropriate methodology related to the epistemology of a design-based area of the architectural technology discipline. The roles of Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB) in the evaluation and subsequent dissemination of this detail design pedagogy, with the aim of strengthening the architectural technology discipline are emphasised.

Participatory approaches in the management of Natura 2000: when EU biodiversity policy gets closer to its citizens. Bruges Political Research Paper No. 26/May 2012

The Habitats Directive has created a European network of protected areas combining environmental protection with social and economic activities. Although not clearly advocated in the Directive, participatory approaches have incrementally emerged in order to ensure an adequate management of the Natura 2000 network. This paper looks at the reasons why the European Commission on one side and the national/local authorities on the other side chose to engage in participatory approaches and assesses the structure, degree and scope of these approaches in the light of input and output legitimacy. Main findings are that participation was mostly implemented as a reaction to conflicts and out of a concern over policy implementation, two elements that continue to drive the philosophy of the Natura 2000 network‘s management. The limits of participation in Brussels are contrasted with the potential for more genuine and effective participation mechanisms on the field.

Revisiting the Measurement of Anomie

Sociologists coined the term "anomie" to describe societies that are characterized by disintegration and deregulation. Extending beyond conceptualizations of anomie that conflate the measurements of anomie as 'a state of society' and as a 'state of mind', we disentangle these conceptualizations and develop an analysis and measure of this phenomenon focusing on anomie as a perception of the 'state of society'. We propose that anomie encompasses two dimensions: a perceived breakdown in social fabric (i.e., disintegration as lack of trust and erosion of moral standards) and a perceived breakdown in leadership (i.e., deregulation as lack of legitimacy and effectiveness of leadership). Across six studies we present evidence for the validity of the new measure, the Perception of Anomie Scale (PAS). Studies 1a and 1b provide evidence for the proposed factor structure and internal consistency of PAS. Studies 2a-c provide evidence of convergent and discriminant validity. Finally, assessing PAS in 28 countries, we show that PAS correlates with national indicators of societal functioning and that PAS predicts national identification and well-being (Studies 3a & 3b). The broader implications of the anomie construct for the study of group processes are discussed.

Winds of doctrine : studies in contemporary opinion /

Title page in red and black.

Studies in the history of ideas.

Mode of access: Internet.

The complete works of Thomas Dick.

Each of the 11 volumes has special t.p.

Present day tracts on the non-Christian philosophies of the age,

W. G. Blaikie: Christianity and secularism compared in their influence and effects.--N. Porter: Agnosticism.--W. F. Wilkinson: Modern materialism.--J. Iverach: The philosophy of Mr. Herbert Spencer examined.--J. R. Thomson: Modern pessimism.--J. R.Thomson: Utilitarianism.--J. R. Thomson: Auguste Comte.--J. Iverach: The ethics of evolution examined.

Constitution of man considered in relation to external objects.

Constitution of man by George Combe; Essays on decision of character, etc. by John Foster; Philosophy of sleep & anatomy of drunkeness by Robert Macnish; Influence of literature upon society, etc. by Madame de Stael; A treatise on self-knowledge by John Mason.

Radicalism in religion, philosophy, and social life : four papers from the Boston courier for 1858.

Revival sermons.--Mr. Ralph Waldo Emerson as a lecturer.--Fair play to women.--The philosophy of abolition.

The works of George Campbell.

v.1. Dissertation on miracles.--v.2. Philosophy of rhetoric.--v.3-4. Dissertation on the Gospels.--v.5. Ecclesiastical history.--v.6. Systematic theology and pastoral character.

The works of Thomas Dick.

Vols. 2-4 have special title-pages only.

The ministry of art /

Art the revealer -- The philosophy of the Gothic restoration -- The place of the fine arts in public education -- The artist and the world -- The craftsman and the architect -- American university architecture -- The ministry of art.

The social teachings of the prophets and Jesus /

Includes index.

Philosophy and psychology pamphlets

A collection of miscellaneous pamphlets.

Philosophy and psychology pamphlets

A collection of miscellaneous pamphlets.