Thesis (M.A.)--Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 1997. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 86-93).

Thesis (M.A.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1993. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 116-124).

Thesis (M.A.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Ill., 1999. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [105]-109).

Thesis (M.A.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1993. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 116-124).

Thesis (M.A.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1993. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 116-124).

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.

Thesis (M. Div.)--Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, Mass., 2001. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 50-54).

Thesis (Th. M.)--Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 86-93).

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.