SILVA NETO, Napoleão Ferreira da. Lúcio Costa e a nação: a construção da nacionalidade brasileira através da arquitetura. 2009. 269f. – Tese (Doutorado) – Universidade Federal do Ceará, Programa de Pós-graduação em Sociologia, Fortaleza (CE), 2009 / Submitted by Márcia Araújo (marcia_m_bezerra@yahoo.com.br) on 2015-02-06T14:09:19Z No. of bitstreams: 1 2009_tese_nfsneto.pdf: 4959971 bytes, checksum: a2a0bfbeecfd62b4965e8208de280dee (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Márcia Araújo(marcia_m_bezerra@yahoo.com.br) on 2015-02-06T15:52:35Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 2009_tese_nfsneto.pdf: 4959971 bytes, checksum: a2a0bfbeecfd62b4965e8208de280dee (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2015-02-06T15:52:35Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 2009_tese_nfsneto.pdf: 4959971 bytes, checksum: a2a0bfbeecfd62b4965e8208de280dee (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009 / The architect Lúcio Costa was primarily responsible for defining and classifying the set of buildings legally recognized as the Brazilian National Heritage buildings. This thesis consists of a sociological interpretation of this professional’s relationship with the construction of Brazilian nationality, and investigates the architectural and urbanistic work of Lúcio Costa, to which the plan of Brasilia is central, being the most monumental symbolic manifestation of the Brazilian nation-state. Assuming that the symbolic system of national values is essentially ideological, the thesis also explores his theoretical and conceptual work, in particular the set of guidelines of the architectural style called modern Brazilian architecture, which was the hegemonic architectural expression in the country between the 1930s and 1980s. / O arquiteto Lúcio Costa foi o principal responsável pela definição e classificação do conjunto de edificações legalmente reconhecido como patrimônio nacional brasileiro edificado. Esta tese consiste em uma interpretação sociológica da relação desse profissional com a construção da nacionalidade brasileira; investiga a produção arquitetônica e urbanística de Lúcio Costa, na qual se destaca o plano de Brasília, maior manifestação simbólica monumental do Estado-Nação brasileiro. Pressupondo que o sistema simbólico dos valores nacionais é, em essência, ideológico, a tese explora igualmente a produção teórico-conceitual do arquiteto, sobretudo o conjunto de diretrizes do estilo arquitetônico denominado arquitetura moderna brasileira, expressão hegemônica no campo arquitetônico do País entre as décadas de 1930 e 1980.

Dissertação (mestrado)—Universidade de Brasília, Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Arquitetura e Urbanismo, 2012. / Submitted by Jaqueline Ferreira de Souza (jaquefs.braz@gmail.com) on 2012-07-06T12:32:23Z No. of bitstreams: 1 2012_Eduardo Bicudo de Castro Azambuja.pdf: 22404415 bytes, checksum: 19664b84a05cafd19890b55c9cf7b434 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Jaqueline Ferreira de Souza(jaquefs.braz@gmail.com) on 2012-07-06T12:34:54Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 2012_Eduardo Bicudo de Castro Azambuja.pdf: 22404415 bytes, checksum: 19664b84a05cafd19890b55c9cf7b434 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2012-07-06T12:34:54Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 2012_Eduardo Bicudo de Castro Azambuja.pdf: 22404415 bytes, checksum: 19664b84a05cafd19890b55c9cf7b434 (MD5) / Este trabalho tem por objetivo central a análise da obra construída da Torre de TV de Brasília, uma das mais significativas obras da década de 1960 – na época a 4ª Torre mais alta do mundo – concebida e projetada por Lucio Costa, com a participação de dois dos mais importantes engenheiros brasileiros: Joaquim Cardozo e Paulo Rodrigues Fragoso. O estudo aborda os aspectos históricos da concepção e construção da Torre de TV, analisa a sua forma estrutural e faz uma avaliação das principais manifestações patológicas que apareceram na estrutura da edificação decorrentes da sua utilização. O levantamento histórico da concepção permite desvendar as intenções do arquiteto e a consequente materialização proposta pelos engenheiros estruturais. Neste sentido, a obra de Lucio Costa e as trajetórias profissionais de Joaquim Cardozo e Paulo Rodrigues Fragoso são estudadas no trabalho, sendo que sobre Fragoso, que pouco se escreveu a respeito, buscou-se um aprofundamento de sua biografia. Relata-se também a história da construção da Torre de TV, levantada através de entrevistas com profissionais que participaram da obra e pela pesquisa de periódicos da época, buscando dar continuidade na linha do tempo. É realizada uma análise da forma estrutural, cujo objetivo é desvendar e aferir a intuição do arquiteto, permitindo concluir sobre a melhor proporção dada a tipologia da estrutura. Assim, o trabalho propõe uma metodologia qualitativa que permite uma análise do comportamento de edificações verticais, utilizando duas definições iniciais: a altura da estrutura e o local da obra. A análise das manifestações patológicas na estrutura de concreto armado foi realizada com o uso da metodologia GDE/UnB, já calibrada em trabalhos anteriores, e para a estrutura metálica é proposta uma adaptação desse estudo. Em conclusão, a análise realizada permite, além da compreensão da intensão plástica da Torre de TV, contribuir para a documentação de uma obra de importante caráter histórico. _________________________________________________________________________________ ABSTRACT / This work aims primarily at analyzing the construction of the Brasília TV Tower, one of the most meaningful works of the 1960s – at the time the fourth tallest tower in the world – conceived and designed by Lucio Costa, with the participation of two of the most important Brazilian engineers: Joaquim Cardozo and Paulo Rodrigues Fragoso. This study delves into the historical aspects of the conception and construction of the TV Tower, analyzes its structural shape and assesses the main pathological manifestations that appeared in the building’s structure through its use. The historical research of the conception allows us to unveil the intentions of the architect and the following concretization proposed by the structural engineers. In this sense, the work of Lucio Costa and the track records of Joaquim Cardozo and Paulo Rodrigues Fragoso are studied in this work, with a particular deepening into Fragoso’s biography, seen as relatively little has been written about him. The work also tells the story of the construction of the TV Tower, uncovered through interviews with professionals who participated in the construction and the research into newspapers of the time, attempting to trace a continuous timeline. An analysis of the structural form is undertaken, allowing for an assessment of the best proportion given the structure’s typology. Hence, this work proposes a qualitative methodology to allow for an analysis of the behavior of vertical buildings, using two initial concepts: the height of the structure and its setting. The analysis of the pathological manifestations in the structure of reinforced concrete was undertaken using the GDE/UnB methodology, already adjusted in previous works, and a variation on this study is proposed for the metal structure. In conclusion, the analysis undertaken allows us to contribute to, besides the understanding of the TV Tower’s plastic strength, the documentation of a building of significant historical importance.

This study presents a re-evaluation of the ceramic material from the sanctuary of the Kabeiroi at Thebes in Boeotia. The lack of relevant literary evidence necessitates a reliance on the archaeology as the primary means of interpretation. In particular the archaeological context and iconography of the ceramics offer an interesting and highly unusual perspective into the secretive and often peculiar nature of the Kabeiric cult. Previous studies conducted on the ceramic material have only considered it in iconographic terms, yet by reappraising the data using an analytical approach and socio-archaeological theory it is possible to acquire a deeper understanding of the operation of this cult. By examining the form and function of the ceramics we can elicit inferences relating to the role of wine and intoxication within the rituals of the sanctuary. Comparative studies between form and iconography can further develop our interpretations of the scenes as representations of cult practices. The evidence is further scrutinised for indications as to whether the Theban site is characteristic of the Kabeiric cult as a whole, or if its unique iconography demonstrates its individuality within the ancient world. The data from other Kabeiric and non-Kabeiric sanctuaries clearly indicates that cults within the Greek world were experiencing parallel development in relation to their ceramic usage. Furthermore, the ceramic material from purely Kabeiric sites also shows the same biases in the archaeological record with an emphasis on the preparation and consumption of wine. Extending this research to other archaeological material also implies a common iconographic heritage stretching beyond the boundaries of the Theban site. By considering the ceramics in a more analytical manner than that of previous research – combining archaeological, anthropological and art historical models – we can move away from the premise that the decorated Greek vase is merely a work of art. Instead it is possible to detail the sanctuary’s evolution through the development of the ceramics and to offer insights into the society that produced and utilised them.

The objective of this thesis was to evaluate radio receivers that had been previously acquired for other tasks by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, for additional service in a radio direction finding (DF) system. The antenna, calibration signal generator and DF algorithm were provided. As the receivers used the VITA 49 frame format, much of the work involved the interpretation of the frame structure and contents. The other main challenges were to put the receivers into the correct internal state, to compensate the analogue phase errors due to cabling, and to correlate the digital frames according to the time stamps. The work was performed partly as a literature study and, during implementation, by using an investigative trial and-error method. Collection of reference signals, for later offline analysis, was made at the Swedish Defence Research Agency. The findings of the evaluation was that the receivers were phase coherent and that the VITA 49 frame format was suitable for DF use. An apparently systematic error of unknown origin rendered the DF results inaccurate, even though the precision of the results was high. The automatic gain control (AGC) of the receivers did not perform according to norm. If the systematic error is compensated for, and the AGC problem is eliminated, the receivers will function as a DF system using the manufacturer's instructions, with the provided antenna. The performance of the receivers in this setting was not a primary concern for the thesis, but was deemed to be acceptable. Suggestions for further development include finding the source of the systematic error, an automatic calibration function, a more thorough performance analysis, and code optimizations using multiple threads.

This thesis examines Anglo-Greek relations during 1947-1952; the era of the Greek civil war from the British announcement to withdraw aid from Greece until the end of the civil war and Greece's entry into NATO. A comprehensive treatment of the crisis of the civil of the civil war focuses on British imperial defence, the politics and society of Greece and bilateral relations as formulated by Cold War needs. During the rift between the Right and the Left in Greece, the main issue addressed by this work is the continuation of British influence in Greek affairs and the extension of British interest in bolstering the anti-Communist fight of the Greek government. In 1947 Britain, being itself on the verge of economic collapse, opted to discontinue financial support to the Greek right-wing government, which boosted the enunciation of the Truman Doctrine in March 1947. In the wake of American interference in Greece, Anglo-Greek relations remained close and intense, as the Greek governments maintained their trust in the British. For the British, Greece remained a destitute country, in need for assistance to defeat the communists. This study emphasises the diplomatic and military co-operation between the British, the American and the Greek governments in trying to defeat the communist forces, while attention is given to the policy and aims of the Greek Communist Party. The communist attempts to take over power along with the policies of the Greek governments and their allies are examined, with particular emphasis on the counterinsurgency operations of the Greek government developed from 1947 until the final defeat of the communist forces in 1949. The British role in these operations is considered to be important and influential in training and equipping the Greek armed forces. In the first post-civil war period of 1950-1953, the main issues examined are the attempts made by the Greek governments and the allies to establish a strong democratic cabinet and to strengthen the security of Greece within the context of international Cold War policies. Due to anti-Communist perceptions, precipitated by the Korean War, Greece became a quasi NATO member in 1950 and full member in 1952, which brought the withdrawal of the British Military Mission from Greece.

The present study sets out to examine British policy over the area of Western Asia Minor and the Straits, one of the three vital strategic spots that Britain sought to safeguard in the area of the Near and Middle East, alongside Persia and Iraq, after the end of the First World War. The focus is on Britain’s attitude towards the Greek Expedition in Asia Minor and the ensuing Greek-Turkish war from 1919 to1922 with the settlement of 1923 with the Treaty of Lausanne. The work centres on examining British policy-making process regarding Western Asia Minor and the Straits. Within the British policy-making elite there was a split between those favouring the establishment of Greece as the new protector of British interests in the area, after Turkey’s defeat, and those wanting to continue supporting Turkey for this role. The War, Colonial and India offices inclined towards the former while David Lloyd George and elements within the Foreign Office opted for the Greek solution. The inability of the Greek forces to establish firmly the Greek occupation of Western Asia Minor by defeating the Turkish Nationalist forces in 1921 made a drastic change in the minds of those British policy-makers who had initially supported the Greek option inevitable. This, along with developments such as the Nationalist movement in turkey and the attempts of Britain’s friends and foes alike to contain its supremacy in the region contributed to the change of policy. The study illuminates themes like the Anglo-French relations over the Near and Middle East and British attitudes towards the role of Soviet Russia in the region. With the Treaty of Lausanne British policy returned to the traditional policy of supporting Turkey as the British proxy in the region. British policy-makers by 1923 had achieved a relative stability in the area of the Near and Middle East which remained unchallenged up until the outbreak of the Second World War.

The present thesis is focused on the examination of the relationship between specific variables with the application of asset pricing models as well as the employment of (G)ARCH models, unit root and cointegration analysis. A theoretical and empirical review on the models is presented and, more specifically, there is an empirical examination of the validity of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and the two main forms of the Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT) in the Athens Stock Exchange (ASE) during the period 1989-2006. Furthermore, there is an empirical application of specific (G)ARCH models on the variables under examination and an investigation of whether there are long-run relationships between different sets of financial and macroeconomic variables – whether the variables are cointegrated. The results of the tests show the inability of the CAPM to explain the behaviour of stocks for the period under examination, as well as for the sub-periods (1984-1994, 1995-2000, and 2001-2006 respectively). This means that the (optimal) market portfolio used in the CAPM presents a poor explanatory power on the returns of stocks. On the contrary, the results of the statistical APT model show that there may be factors other than the market portfolio that can explain the behaviour of stocks. Similarly, the results from the application of the macroeconomic APT model show that specific macroeconomic variables can partially explain stocks’ behaviour. Finally, the existence of long-run relationships between macroeconomic and financial variables, based on a series of cointegration tests, is evidence that there are different factors that can affect stocks, leading to a possible weak-form inefficiency of the Greek market.

This study aims to contribute to the discussion of late Byzantine urban centres by researching four important cities for which written, archaeological and numismatic sources are available, and by creating a profile for each. Conclusions drawn from the study of Monemvasia, Ioannina, Arta and Thessalonike have then been used to draw a wider picture about late Byzantine cities in general. The period 1204-1460 saw the territorial collapse of the Byzantine Empire, followed by its partial reconstitution and then final fall. The political fragmentation of the Balkans and an increasingly integrated Mediterranean economy placed the Byzantine city at the heart of the politics and the economy of its region, and connected it to the wider world more than at any time since the seventh century. The profile of cities such as Monemvasia, Ioannina, Arta and Thessalonike was shaped by their function both as centres of wealth and international trade, and the residence of the imperial administration and the provincial elite. The study is divided into four chapters, each dedicated to a particular city. Each chapter analyses the politics, built environment, society, population, privileges and economy of the individual urban unit, and combines each section to draw conclusions. The concluding chapter of the thesis highlights common trends and developments in the socio-economic profiles of the four cities, and makes more general observations about late Byzantine urban civilization.

This study focuses on the idiosyncratic type of pottery called Handmade Burnished Ware (HBW) which appears in the Eastern Mediterranean and more particularly in the Mycenaean area during the 13th-12th centuries BC. It includes my own in corpore study of published and unpublished material from various sites in the Aegean region, as well as previously unstudied material from Mycenae itself. A major part of the study is devoted to a detailed definition of the chronological, geographical and depositional contexts of HBW, of its shapes and its varieties, in terms both of fabric and manufacture. This analysis was a necessary prerequisite to my goals of understanding the origin(s) and distribution of this pottery, of determining whether it is one ware or several similar ones and of understanding its role and significance in the social, economic and historical contexts in which it appeared. I conclude that this group of pottery is a cultural marker for the presence of a small foreign population who produced these vessels and were living amongst the local population already during the Mycenaean Palatial (LH IIIB) period but also in the following phase (LH IIIC), after the major destructions. The close relationship of this cultural marker, whether contextual, technological or in terms of origin, with several different types of artefacts linked to craft activities such as textile production or bronze-smithing, seems to point toward the interpretation of the occupation of the HBW makers as possible travelling artisans.

Although remains at Knossos have been reported to some extent throughout its history, archaeological research into the Roman city has traditionally been overshadowed by the exploration of the well-known ‘Minoan’ Bronze Age palace and its immediate surroundings. The Knossos 2000 Project, jointly established by the University of Birmingham and the British School at Athens, has provided the opportunity for the systematic investigation of an area in close proximity to the Roman forum, incorporating the partial excavation of a number of substantial buildings, both public and private. The large quantities of pottery recovered from a range of stratified deposits have enabled this specific study, designed to complement existing works which are, on the whole, dedicated to earlier periods. The objectives from the outset were to provide the chronological framework for the Knossos 2000 excavations, to concentrate on an investigation of the latest Roman pottery (to-date poorly represented by excavations carried out in areas away from the main foci of Roman activity) and, where possible, to present an extension to the existing ceramic sequence in order to help facilitate a better understanding of Knossos and its economic history during the Roman and Early Byzantine periods.