Call number: LD2668 .T4 1951 L8 / Master of Science

The research question was 'What is the role of design in the process of sustainable development'. The study focused on Welsh producers making woven or knitted fabric, clothing or household textiles from wool or natural fibres. Wales was the location of the study, the Welsh government having a legal duty to pursue sustainable development. The research methodology was qualitative, following a social constructionist epistemology and a grounded approach to theory building. A case study approach was chosen. The 13 cases ranged from factory producers to individual manufacturers. Multiple methods were used to collect data while data was analysed using methods from situational analysis. Findings showed that both design and sustainable development can be conceptualised in differing ways; design as undertaken by professional designers, identified as 'big D Design' but also by producers with no design training, 'small d design'; both types of design can contribute to the sustainability of the business. Sustainable development can be seen as a model in which 'Three Pillars', economic, environmental and social are considered; however in this study a re-conceptualisation of it as a 'vision' was used. These conceptualisations show that the relationship between design and sustainable development is variable and not fixed. The producers contribute to sustainable development by their continuation in business, they have low environmental impacts and fulfil social remits. The textile producers can be classified into three groups with regard to design and sustainable development: those who are highly sustainable using 'big D Design' as a strategic tool; those who are sustainable using 'small d design'; and those who have used 'big D Design' but who have gone out of business. Thus design, both 'big D and small d', may contribute to the process of sustainable development but this contribution is also dependent on other factors beyond the producer's control.

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This thesis contains five short stories, "The Playground at the End of the Neighborhood," "The Daylight Monster," "Union, Justice, and Confidence," "Traction," and "Exercise." The five stories presented here seek to utilize the freedom of the "tale." They vary in degree of employment of the fantastic, are the product of another culture and a different outlook, and utilize the freedom of the short story to operate on strengths other than reader-protagonist identification. A theme of caution serves as a unifying thread for these five tales

In dealing with the individual works, I have attempted to analyze the structural element first, and then to deduce the novel's meaning, or theme, making use, wherever it is possible, of the results of the analysis of structure. In addition, I have attempted to reveal the development of certain themes from one novel to another, and certain developments in characterization and general design. I have attempted to reveal the relationship of the structure and thematic aspects of the individual works to Fizgerald's work as a whole. Finally, I have attempted to demonstrate Fitzgerald's relationship with certain of this peers and forebears in the American novel.

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The presence of the a- and S- emitters, uranium and thorium, in industrial waste streams poses a serious threat to the environment. This is due to both the potentially damaging nature of the radioactive emissions when incorporated into biological systems and to the general toxicity of these heavy metals. A programme of work to remove these heavy metals especially thorium, from a particular raffinate was undertaken. It was desirable to use zeolites specifically to remove thorium and some uranium. A survey of the uptake of thorium onto a ndide range of zeolites, both natural and synthetic is included. It was necessary to find a zeolite which could take up the radioactive cations, resist acid attack and which was suitable for use in a large scale, industrial removal plant. Due to the nature of the radiochemical components in conjunction with zeolite behaviour, several radiochemical techniques had to be modified to provide analytical methods for this project. Effects of competing cations on the uptake of thorium onto zeolites were also studied. The best all-round candidate was found to be an Eastgate zeolite, although clinoptilolite showed a reasonable uptake of thorium. The work carried out attempted to elucidate the mechanisms of thorium removal from solution.

The main objective of the present research was to assess the environmental impacts of the provision of potable water supplies and sanitation projects, both during the construction and operation phases. The research was related to rural areas of developing countries. Field research was undertaken in the rural areas of the Northwest and Central regions of Iran. Data were obtained by observations and survey from the field, and a comprehensive questionnaire and literature review. Interviews were carried out by the author in households, particularly women, in four villages with a piped water supply and sanitation facilities, and four villages without such facilities, in the two different regions. To assess the beneficial and negative impacts stemming from the projects, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) techniques were used. After the application of EIA through the use of checklist of impacts and the Leopold's matrix, results demonstrated that the implementation of water supply and sanitation projects can have several negative impacts on the natural environment, and positive beneficial impacts on the social and economic environment. In relation to water supply and sanitation projects, the most effective EIA method was shown by this study to be the Leopold's matrix. It can identify both positive and negative impacts and the interaction between the project activities and environmental parameters. The most important recommendations that stem from this research are, that project planners and water engineers should employ EIA methods in planning water projects, particularly in the rural areas of developing countries.

This thesis is the result of over 2 years research on the ef f ects of aircraf t noise on human health of the residents around Mehrabad Airport (Tehran). other studies in England, Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Hong Kong, U. S. A., Australia, Nigeria and Canada show a positive correlation between the extent of social and psychological disorders and aircraft noise. Social survey data from questionnaires translated into Farsi highlight relationships -between noise and psychological problems. The Noise and Number Index (NNI) for aircraft noise assessment was derived from noise measurements and correlated with questionnaires. The results were computed by SPSS PC" software. The analysis of questionnaires data demonstrates that aircraft noise exposure causes annoyance and increases tiredness and affects the efficiency and performance of school teachers. Aircraft noise effects are the most severe of noises experienced by residents. It causes psychological and physiological disorders, sleep disturbance and communication difficulties. Noise is a very important factor which needs more attention and further study on its effects on human health and the impact of aircraft noise on different sections of society.

This study is concerned with the development of coastal rural areas in Northern Central Java-Indonesia. It examines some aspects of rural development processes, including physical and socio-economic factors. The main objectives are 1.to determine the factors significant in coastal rural development; and 2.to specify the kecamatans (sub-districts) most suitable for development purposes based on the evaluation of those factors. Rich in natural resources, coastal rural areas have a high potential for development but this needs to be properly managed for development. The significant factors for this were identified using factor analysis Regional development in Central Java needs to be broken down into more detail programmes, especially if rural development is the object of the study. As in many rural areas in Indonesia, agriculture is the basic predominant activity in the coastal rural area together with fisheries. Therefore, rural development is often concerned with agricultural development. Discussion of the main problems in the specific area is important. This may include consideration of physical, social and economic and cultural problems. Several problems have, therefore, been recognized, namely: the unsatisfactory nature of agriculture development programmes in accelerating rural development, the 5carcity of capital, and the lack of explicit programmes of coastal rural development. Identification of some potential sectors for development, however,can help the planners to overcome such problems. Thus, physical, social and economic sectors should be examined. This leads to the definition of the significant factors for coastal rural development. This study has identified that commercial factors can accelerate development in rural areas; rural development needs adequate investment so that rational allocation measures should be devised. The distribution of development subsidies to rural areas can not be carried out effectively in the indiscriminate way hitherto used by the Government. Therefore the allocation of funds to development should be concentrated on selected kecamatans. Thus to develop these coastal areas an appropriate selection strategy must be evolved. By identifying the critical factors, the kecaniatans best suited for development can be identified based on the appropriate strategy.