Observations show that antagonising and depressing relationships among individuals and communities are being experienced. In this regard, against the background of a cursory description of the Hindu life-view, the research examines a Hindu perspective on the pedagogic significance of the relationship structure by means of the phenomenological, exemplaric and historical methods. Since man is always in a situation in the world, which influences his being in the world, an attempt to analyse features of modern society in order to establish their effect on the actualisation of authentic Hindu relationships has been undertaken. Examples of these features are materialism; narcissism and hedonism; egalitarianism and globalism; technocracy; secularism and nihilism; violence and also pessimism. In order to properly understand the Hindu life-view and its relevance with regard to the child's authentic relationships, the relationship between the child and significant others, such as parents, family/relatives, other fellow human beings, educator/teacher, community, himself, objects and God, is presented from a Hindu perspective. An analysis of these relationships reveals that a pedagogic relationship structure can be identified. Relevant components of this structure, such as communication, understanding, trust, authority and religiosity are explained from a Hindu perspective. The thesis demonstrates that authentic (Hindu) relationships make it possible to determine sound education principles. In fact, it is demonstrated that authentic relationships and sound education principles are but two sides of the same coin. As such the vital role, which authentic relationship(s) plays with regard to the actualisation of education principles, is discussed from a Hindu perspective. In concluding the study, several recommendations are made. In the final analysis, it is suggested that poor and meaningless relationships can to a certain extent be seen as a response to disregard particular life-views and focus on the promotion of a global society. Sound relationships, on the other hand, can only be established and maintained by identifying norms and values in a world which has contradictory and confusing values. This means that adults and children ought to obey the demands of their life-view, especially because the relationship structure becomes pedagogically significant in terms of a particular life-view. / Educational Studies / D. Ed. (Philosophy of Education)

Orientador: Manuel Rolando Berríos / Banca: Aloísio Costa Sampaio / Banca: Ana Tereza Caceres Cortez / Resumo: O presente estudo analisa a questão ambiental do resíduo/lixo em Ribeirão Preto, visto que esta cidade figura entre as que mais geram este tipo de detrito no estado de São Paulo e as que detêm altas taxas de geração desses objetos na América Latina e Caribe. Estudos realizados por diversos autores demonstram que a produção contínua e crescente de resíduo/lixo decorre dos valores culturais, sociais, políticos e econômicos da sociedade moderna. Com a finalidade de compreender melhor esses aspectos, analisa-se as práticas de gestão e gerenciamento; os impactos ambientais negativos acarretados pela destinação errada do resíduo/lixo. Verifica-se, a maneira pela qual a consciência das pessoas reflete essa problemática. Evidenciou-se que o Lixão da ex-Fepasa e o Lixão de Serrana, foram responsáveis por graves problemas ao ambiente; uma porcentagem significativa dos entrevistados preocupa-se com a preservação da vida no planeta, a poluição ambiental, assim como o destino do resíduo/lixo. Percebem também, as vantagens e desvantagens da sociedade de consumo, da tecnologia, bem como a necessidade de revisão de certos valores, discutindo a situação atual, na tentativa de reconstrução de uma sociedade sob fundamentos renovados. / Abstract: The present study analyzes the environmental subject of the solid waste/garbage in Ribeirão Preto, because this city represents among the ones that more generates this debris type in the state of São Paulo and the ones that stop discharges rates of generation of those objects in Latin America and Caribbean. Studies accomplished by several authors they demonstrate that the continuous and growing production of solid waste/garbage elapses of the values cultural, social, political and economical of the modern society. Whit the purpose of understanding those aspects better, analyzed the administration practices and administration, as the negative environmental impacts carted for the wrong destination of the solid waste/garbage. It still verified, the way for the which the people's conscience reflects that problem. It was evidenced that of Lixão of the former-Fepasa and Lixão de Serrana, were responsible for serious problems to the atmosphere; a significant percentage of the interviewees worries with the preservation of the life in the planet, the environmental pollution, as well as the destiny of the solid waste/garbage. They also notice, the advantages and disadvantages of the consumption society, of the technology, as well as the revision of certain values, discussing the current situation, in the attempt of reconstruction of a society under renewed foundations. / Mestre

This study is based on interviews with six students from Stockholm that have shared their feelings/opinions about how they experience their identity as a student. The aim of this master’s thesis is to examine how the identity of students is constructed but also how the post modern society affects the life that the students are living. With a higher demand on education and responsibility of making the right decisions, the student’s main concern is not only her studies, but also the goal to succeed in her life. The result points out that the environment which the student lives in has an influence on how the identity develops. The identity has nothing to do with the actually fact that the student studies, but with how the student acts outside the university.

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No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - Pedro Paulo Mesquita Mendes - 2016.pdf: 5563418 bytes, checksum: a9538f057971406ed20a30e77a9f4f80 (MD5) license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-08-05 / The environmental risk is highlighted on the global stage and in various sciences, after increasing the environmental concerns, such as the rise of the spirit of insecurity and the uncertainty in the quality of life in the future. Such aspects transpired / transpire the notion that society lives in a constant condition of vulnerability and, increasingly susceptible to new risks from modernity. However much that resembles the term risk is away from pollution concepts, degradation, environmental impacts or depreciation of natural resources. In other words, the risk is the probability or possibility of a disastrous event occurs, may cause loss, destruction or irreparable damage to human life and / or material goods. Thus, the terms threat, danger and disasters are interconnected, and sometimes may be mistaken or even considered risk synonymous. However, the risk study stands out with the formulation of the theory of reflexive modernity, with its cornerstone in the idea that "society threat to itself." As Beck sociologists, Giddens and Lash (2011) the developers / proponents of this theory. From this, it defined the main purpose of this dissertation, analyze the risks in modern times, and the city of Catalão, located in the extreme southeast of the state of Goiás, as a study area for understanding environmental risks through the theory of reflexive modernity. The approach method used in a predominant way, was the deductive method, but mixed with the observational method. Since the methodology was based on three steps: literature on risk and its variations, as well as reflexive modernity; field research for the identification, characterization and verification of the risks in the spatial area, through technical visits to public and private entities bodies, observation form, photographic records and geographic coordinates of collections; and finally mapping in map for the production of synthesis of the major environmental risks of the area studied. The classification adopted environmental risk is the adaptation of the model presented by Egler (1996), which divides into three follow-up, namely natural, technological and social. The city of Catalão (GO) has, in general, more risk associated with technological risks or inefficient infrastructure, as follows: two areas of risk to exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) for overhead transmission power lines (LT) , an area the power distribution substation, such as twenty-one points by transmission antennas Mobile Phone System - Radiobases stations (ERB), three points for risk of dam breaking, three areas for risk of fire, twenty six risk points for gas stations activity, as well as risk of stretch by rail and road. Already the natural hazards present two areas of exogenous geological risk and fifteen points for hydrological risks, divided into two areas by flood, eleven by flooding and two by flood. It was concluded that the catalana society is exposed to the adverse effects discussed in the theory of reflexive modernization. It also highlights the need to prepare the Plan Risk Reduction (PMRR). / O risco ambiental ganha destaque no cenário global e em diversas ciências, após o crescente aumento nas inquietações ambientais, tal como, pela ascensão do espírito de insegurança e pelas incertezas na qualidade de vida no futuro. Tais aspectos transpareceram/transparecem a noção de que a sociedade vive numa incessante condição de vulnerabilidade, e que, cada vez mais, susceptível aos novos riscos oriundos da modernidade. Entretanto, por mais que se assemelhe, o termo risco se afasta dos conceitos de poluição, degradação, impactos ambientais ou depreciação de recursos naturais. Ou seja, o risco é a probabilidade ou possibilidade de um evento desastroso ocorrer, podendo causar perdas, destruição ou danos irreparáveis a vida humana e/ou aos bens materiais. Assim, os termos ameaças, perigo e desastres estão interligados, e por vezes, podendo ser confundidos ou até mesmo considerados como sinônimos de risco. Porém, o estudo de risco se destaca com a formulação da teoria da modernidade reflexiva, tendo sua pedra fundamental na concepção de que “a sociedade ameaça a si mesma”. Sendo os sociólogos Beck, Lash e Giddens (2011) e Brüseke (2001) os elaboradores/defensores desta teoria. A partir disso, definiu-se a principal proposta desta dissertação, analisar os riscos na modernidade, tendo a cidade de Catalão, localizada no extremo sudeste do estado de Goiás, como área de estudo para compreensão dos riscos ambientais, através da teoria da modernidade reflexiva. O método de abordagem utilizado, de forma predominante, foi o método dedutivo, porém mesclado com o método observacional. Já a metodologia baseou-se em três etapas: pesquisa bibliográfica sobre riscos e suas vertentes, bem como, modernidade reflexiva; pesquisa de campo para a identificação, caracterização e verificação dos riscos no recorte espacial, através de visitas técnicas em órgãos públicos e entidades privadas, ficha de observação, registros fotográficos e coletas de coordenadas geográficas; e por fim, levantamento cartográfico para produção do mapa síntese dos principais riscos ambientais da área estuda. A classificação do risco ambiental adotada é a o modelo apresentado por Egler (1996), sendo trabalhada apenas os riscos naturais e tecnológicos. A cidade de Catalão (GO) apresenta, de forma geral, maior número de risco associado aos riscos tecnológicos ou infraestruturas ineficientes, sendo: duas áreas de risco à exposição a campos eletromagnéticos (CEM) pela linhas de transmissão aérea de energia elétrica (LT), uma área pela subestação de distribuição de energia, tal como, dezenoves pontos pelas antenas transmissoras do Sistema de Telefonia Celular – Estações Radiobases (ERB), treze pontos por risco de rompimento de barragem, vinte seis pontos de risco por atividade de postos de combustíveis, bem como, trecho de risco por transporte ferroviário e rodoviário. Já os riscos naturais apresentam duas áreas de risco geológicos exógenos e nove pontos por riscos hidrológicos e nove zonas de matas por risco de queimadas. Concluiu-se que a sociedade catalana está exposta aos efeitos adversos discutidos na teoria da modernização reflexiva. Também se destaca a necessidade da elaboração do Plano Municipal de Redução de Risco (PMRR).

This thesis deals with problematic of public space at the edge of modernity in Kramerius newspapers in Czech. The first part gatheres together the results from existing research literature, discusses the question of the relationship between modernity and postmodernity that leads to the theoretical and methodological background of authors approach. The second part deals with the influences that shape the final content of Kramerius' Newspapers. Newspapers are seen as part of a broader discursive network. It is also the reader, who gets a word in a process of establishing the final content. Among other, this chapter focuses on the issue of creating a community of readers and the public sphere in Bohemia in the late 18th century as a preconditon for ethnic or even the national identity. The last part concentrates on specific topics in Kramerius' Newspapers, the reporting and processing techniques, which aim is to shape the reader and his view on observed events. The work ends with a statement that Kramerius' Newspapers by the content as well as form created a wider readership community, which maintained a certain social ties and also shared a certain form of the public sphere. However, the analysis of themes and data processing techniques revealed the boundaries of this community. The community can not...

James Leslie Mitchell's critique of modern society, a society which nurtured aggression, colonialism, religion, racism, and gender bias, was rooted in his background, experience and commitment. Being a revolutionary writer, he held progressive and visionary views, and claimed his works were propaganda, carrying messages to reshape society on ancient values and socialist principles. In his Scottish short stories (written under his pseudonym Lewis Grassie Gibbon) wives and daughters were neglected and ignored, yet forced to do menial tasks on the farm. Women in his English stories and novels were better situated and educated, taking an active role in their own development, showing determination to exercise free will and develop self-awareness, and encouraging others to emancipate themselves. A number of characters accepted atheism and Communism, and believed in Diffusionism wherein people were simple, cooperative, without malice. Undoubtedly, Mitchell/Gibbon's crowning achievement was A Scots Quair. Chris Guthrie embodied the qualities of his earlier heroines. She loved the soil but disliked the workings, preferred the accuracy of English words and deplored the crude talk of the farming communities; yet she was impelled to carry on as a farmer. Chris was married three times, widowed twice, separated once, had one son, and few friends; and lived in a croft, a manse and a boarding house. She abhorred war, favoured birth control, had a glimmering of the Golden Age, and exhibited the attitudes, beliefs and opinions of her creator. / Thesis / Master of Arts (MA)

Aim of the thesis is to analyze the ability of media to provide a sense of ontological security to their users. Changes, related to the transformation of traditional society into a modern society caused in the opinion of Anthony Giddens a weakening of the sense of ontological security of individuals. Such an outcome was a result of the space-time distanciation and individuals opting out of social systems as an impact of some globalization processes. Mass media in the modern society work as a main factor of social integration and differentiation. The ability to construct the sense of ontological security among its recipients is attributing in the field of television studies attributed to the traditional medium, television. But some basic characteristics of television broadcast and the role of television in households have changed with a digital television transition. Employing the methods of qualitative sociological research I will analyze whether new media have the potential to substitute television in the role of providing the sense of ontological security among its users. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)

The graduation thesis Development of the Radio Broadcasting as a Cultural Change is designed as a cultural comparative study of the development of the radio in Czechoslovakia and the United States of America as a cultural change (the origin and transformation of the cultural element). The thesis is divided into two parts, a theoretical part and an analytical part. The theoritical part defines basic problems and deals with history of mediae in the world. The focus of this part is characterization of Czechoslovakian and American radio broadcasting. The analytical part is devoted to analysis of empirical data, predominantly to secondary analysis of accessible data regarding radio development. This part also focuses on culturological interpretation or reintepretation of results of the analysis. The concluding chapter deals with comparison of the development of the radio in Czechoslovakia and the USA.

This thesis deals with the nationalistic imaginary in the novels of Sven Lidman, published 1910–1913. The novels hold forth a conservative point-of-view that embraces the bourgeois ideal of masculinity and the idea of the healthy, Swedish rural way of life as opposed to the destructive metropolis. This dualism is part of a dichotomy that structures the novels. It also entails continuity/fragmentation, the Swedish/the foreign, men/women, activity/ passivity as well as masculinity/femininity and unmanliness. In the Silfverstååhl-cycle the protagonists are young men of a noble, Swedish family. They progress from lost and introspective youths to grown men who are deeply concerned with and engaged in society. They are different representatives of the Swedish man – the farmer, the business man, the explorer and the clergy man. What unites them is how their “coming of age” develops, how through trial and struggle they become stronger and prove worthy of the manly role they finally take on. This is a major principle of the bourgeois masculinity that is also closely connected to the national identity of the men. There is also an ambiguity concerning modernity. Throughout the novels a critique of modern society is formulated, that acknowledges the modern age but simultaneously takes on a prudent attitude towards modern society. There is no going back for the Swedish nation; the modern times have to be confronted. The present is very important since it is the time for scrutiny. The handling of the modern era takes place in the developing processes of the young men, who have to be careful not to get trapped in the modern whirlpool that threatens to shatter the human being. The past, the familiar and the rural anchorage that the family relation entitles, is a defense against the destructive forces of modernity. But the past is not completely beneficial. Even though the past is of major importance to the national identity of the protagonists, they have to be very careful not to delve too much into the past because of the risk of paralysis and effeminization. In the nationalistic narrative the present encapsulates the past and the future. The Swedish man has to navigate in the borderland of modernity. / De svenska författarna och kriget

[pt] A sociedade contemporânea se afirma sobre o mercado, a efemeridade e o espetáculo. Ao mesmo tempo, e em consonância com tal estado de coisas, a realidade virtual se impõe como novo universo na configuração da experiência, de forma que a literatura – sobretudo, a poesia – acaba perdendo espaço, apesar de políticas e ideologias voltadas para a valorização da leitura. Nesse contexto, a obra de Manoel de Barros aparece como dissonância. Trata-se do único poeta brasileiro vivo que constitui best seller, encontrando um nível de aceitação e identificação por parte dos leitores digno de análise. Como um poeta de dicção moderna pode representar um fenômeno de vendas? De que maneira e em que medida a figura de Barros circula e é construída pelo público? Sobretudo, o que isso significa na relação literatura/sociedade? Tais indagações motivam a análise da figura e da obra de Manoel de Barros, que pode apresentar hipóteses de resistência da linguagem poética na sociedade do espetáculo. / [en] The contemporary society is established over the market, the efemerality and the spectacle. At the same time, and according to such state of things, the virtual reality imposes itself as a new universe in the configuration of the experience, so that literature - especially poetry - come to loose room despite ideologies and political movements towards the valorization of reading. In this context, the work of Manoel de Barros appears as an incongruity. He is the only live Brazilian poet who is a bestseller, reaching such a level of acceptance and identification from the readers part. How can a poet of modern phraseology represent a sales phenomenon? In what way and to which extent does the image of Barros goes around and is built by the public? Above all, what does that mean in the relationship between literature and society? Those questions motivate the analysis of the character and the production of Manuel de Barros, which may present hyphotesis of the poetry language resistance in the society of the spectacle.