Orientador: Geraldo Muller / Banca: Herbe Xavier / Banca: Sílvio Carlos Bray / Banca: Rita de Cássia Ariza da Cruz / Banca: Iandara Alves Mendes / Resumo: Na presente pesquisa analisamos as atividades turísticas em quatro propriedades rurais do Município de Araponga na Microrregião da Zona da Mata de Viçosa - MG, identificando suas diferentes realidades, seu processo de construção, desenvolvimento e compreensão quanto ao modo como elas interagem no espaço local. De caráter exploratório e de natureza qualitativa, utilizamos o estudo de caso como metodologia, tendo como instrumentos a observação e as entrevistas semi-estruturadas. O objetivo principal desta pesquisa foi analisar o turismo no espaço rural como fator de desenvolvimento das propriedades que já realizam algum tipo de oferta turística. Os resultados indicaram que as atividades turísticas estão inseridas na realidade das propriedades rurais, coexistindo com as práticas agropecuárias cotidianas, e com suas diferentes terminologias para as várias realidades turísticas no campo tais como pousada rural, camping, entre outras, que não abordam necessariamente a mesma modalidade de atividades. De maneira geral, o turismo no espaço rural encontra nas propriedades rurais pesquisadas, um local adequado para o seu pleno aproveitamento, desde que realizado de maneira planejada e responsável. / Abstract: At the present research we analyse tourist activities in four rural properties of Araponga town at Zona da Mata Micro region of Viçosa in the state of Minas Gerais, it identifying your different realities, your construction process, development and understanding like they interact in the local space. Of exploring character and qualitative nature, we use the studying of case like methodology, it having like tools observation and interviews semi-structured. The main objective of this research was analyse tourism in rural space like development factor of properties have already made some kind of tourist offer. The results indicated that tourist activities are inserted in the reality of rural properties, it existing together with daily farming and cattle raising practices, it there being different terminologies to several tourist realities at the country like rural inn, camping, and others, it doesn't necessarily approaching the same kind of activities. In general, the tourism in rural space finds in researched rural properties an appropriate local to its full utilization since it put into practice in some planned and answerable way. / Mestre

Klíčová slova: identita, vlast, diskriminace, slovensko-maďarské vztahy, volební chování, Maďaři na Slovensku, percepce budoucnosti Práce se zabývá výzkumem národní a regionální identity maďarských středoškoláků na Slovensku. Je zaměřená na příčiny vzniku různých postojů, ale též se pokusí prezentovat vnímání a plánování budoucnosti cílové skupiny. Co považují respondenti za vlast a s jakými řádovostními úrovněmi (od místa bydliště až po Evropu) cítí sounáležitost? Jaký mají vztah k většinovému národu? Šetření provedené na 32 středních školách jižního Slovenska s účastí 1142 maturujících studentů, hledá odpovědi na takové a jim podobné otázky. Výsledky výzkumu poukazují na složitost slovensko-maďarských vztahů, na něž nelze nahlížet dichotomicky, jak to dělají aktéři vysoké politiky. Dvě třetiny maďarských maturantů si představuje svoji budoucnost ve své vlasti. Stát se ale stává vlastí tehdy, pokud vytvoří pocit domova pro své občany a respektuje jejich lidskou důstojnost, svobodu a identitu. S vytvářením tolerantního prostředí pro menšinu, by se ve velké míře dalo přispět k přesvědčení i té třetiny, která plánuje svou budoucnost mimo území Slovenska. Dle našich výsledků je mládež otevřená a je připravená na aktivní kooperaci.

A pesquisa consiste em um esforço de exposição, análise e interpretação de algumas questões teórico-metodológicas referentes à natureza da ciência geográfica presentes na obra do geógrafo estadunidense Richard Hartshorne (1899-1992). O recorte de análise escolhido pretende, a partir da definição do propósito da Geografia formulada pelo autor, compreender suas reflexões a respeito da relação entre os enfoques sistemático e regional na disciplina e pensar seu papel na história do pensamento geográfico do século XX, buscando evidenciar a operação de determinados mecanismos constitutivos do campo científico e de certas posturas filosóficas em sua obra. Hartshorne deixou um extenso legado para a Geografia em importantes obras e artigos publicados, sobretudo, entre as décadas de 1930 e 1960. Dentre essas contribuições, as obras The Nature of Geography (1939) e Perspective on The Nature of Geography (1959) estão entre as mais importantes peças da extensa produção intelectual do autor. Essas duas obras, conjuntamente aos textos de alguns comentadores e críticos, constituem o material fundamental da nossa análise. / The research consists in an effort to display, analysis and interpretation of some theoretical and methodological issues concerning the nature of geographical science in the works of American geographer Richard Hartshorne (1899-1992). The chosen analysis clipping want, from the definition of the purpose of Geography formulated by the author, understand his reflections on the relationship between systematic and regional approaches in the discipline and think his role in the history of geographical thought of the twentieth century in order to enhance the operation of certain constituent mechanisms of the scientific field and certain philosophical positions in his work. Hartshorne left an extensive legacy for Geography in important works and published articles, especially between the 1930s and 1960. Among these contributions, the works The Nature of Geography (1939) and Perspective on The Nature of Geography (1959) are among the most important parts of the extensive intellectual production of the author. These two works, together to the texts of some commentators and critics, are the fundamental material of our analysis.

A Geografia Regional, desde seus primórdios, se apresenta como um dos alicerces da Geografia, tendo sido considerada durante anos o elo entre a Geografia Física e a Geografia Humana. Desta forma, conhecer uma parte de sua trajetória na história da Geografia brasileira é fundamental. Para conhecer uma parte dessa história, elegemos como estudo de caso a Universidade de São Paulo, visto que a mesma é referência nacional e internacional e representa também o início do processo de institucionalização do curso de Geografia no Brasil. Adotamos como marco temporal inicial da pesquisa o ano de 1934, início do curso de Geografia, naquele momento ainda uma sub-seção de Geografia e História, na antiga Faculdade de Ciências e Letras. O período do estudo se encerra em 2014, ano inicial da pesquisa da autora. Diante disso, o objetivo principal desta dissertação de mestrado é analisar como a chamada Geografia Regional participou da formação do curso de Geografia da Universidade de São Paulo, a partir de 1934, considerando a sua evolução no tempo, até 2014. A análise foi feita a partir dos programas curriculares de todas as disciplinas que o curso de Geografia já teve ao longo desses 80 anos, e também através de entrevistas com docentes do curso de Geografia da USP. Entre as conclusões a que chegamos, apoiamos-nos nas noções de tradição seletiva, de Michael Apple (2008) e de paradigma, de Thomas Kuhn (2013). / Regional Geography, since its early days, is one of Geographys foundations, being considered for years the link between Physical Geography and Human Geography. Thus, knowing part of its trajectory in the history of Brazils Geography is essential. In order to know part of this history, the case study of Universidade de São Paulo (University of São Paulo/USP) has been elected, since this institution is a national and international reference and also represents the beginning of the process for institutionalizing Geography courses in Brazil. The initial point for this studys timeframe was set to 1934, when the Geography course started at the Faculty of Philosophy, Letters and Human Sciences, a former sub-section of Geography and History within the Faculty of Sciences and Letters. This timeframe ended in 2014, when the authors research began. Therefore, the primary purpose of this Masters Dissertation is to analyze how the regional debate fell under the Universidade de São Paulos Geography course, from 1934, considering its evolution in time, until 2014. This analysis is based on the curricula of all subjects taught in the Geography course since 1934, as well as on interviews with USPs Geography professors pertaining to Regional Geography. Among the conclusions we come to, we rely on the notions of \"selective tradition\", by Michael Apple (2008), and paradigm, by Thomas Kuhn (2013).

This thesis examines the impact of the �Nunavut Project� on Inuit identity, governance, and society. This is illustrated through three manuscripts, where I demonstrate the effects that the establishment of Nunavut has had on the Inuit of the Canadian Central and Eastern Arctic. The first manuscript (Chapter 2) presents a critical literature review of scholarly works on Nunavut. It also proposes a theoretical model based on boundaries and symbols to help comprehend the impact of Nunavut on the changing Inuit collective identity. The model shows that political elites and leaders in Nunavut are promoting the idea of a civic/regional form of collective identity for the Inuit pulling them away from a more cultural/traditional form of sub-regional groups of collective identities. The establishment of Nunavut also has had an effect on Inuit governance through the creation of the government of Nunavut and through the establishment of the Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., the organization representing the interests of the Inuit beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and managing the implementation of the Agreement. In my second manuscript (Chapter 3), I examine the mode of operation and the activities of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. I demonstrate that the Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. is based on a Euro-Canadian corporate model foreign to a traditional Inuit model of governance. Today, the Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. is the most important political player in Nunavut. The government of Nunavut regularly consults with the Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. before taking any decision that may impact the Inuit beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. The �Nunavut Project� seems to not only have changed the Inuit modes of identity and governance; it has also had some effects on Inuit socio-economic conditions in the Canadian Central and Eastern Arctic. My third manuscript (Chapter 4) recounts the events that led to the creation of Nunavut (1999); but more importantly it argues that although Nunavut has reinforced the sense of pride and collective regional identity of Inuit, Nunavut�s political institutions have not helped to improve the socio-economic conditions that plague Inuit society. I note, however, that Nunavut has provided Inuit with all the necessary jurisdictional powers to help improve their socio-economic conditions. I remain optimistic that in time, with additional financial contribution from the Canadian government, the Nunavut experiment may prove to be a success in alleviating some of the Inuit socio-economic challenges. Results from this thesis have demonstrated that the �Nunavut Project� has had an impact on Inuit identity, governance, and society.

This thesis examines the impact of the �Nunavut Project� on Inuit identity, governance, and society. This is illustrated through three manuscripts, where I demonstrate the effects that the establishment of Nunavut has had on the Inuit of the Canadian Central and Eastern Arctic. The first manuscript (Chapter 2) presents a critical literature review of scholarly works on Nunavut. It also proposes a theoretical model based on boundaries and symbols to help comprehend the impact of Nunavut on the changing Inuit collective identity. The model shows that political elites and leaders in Nunavut are promoting the idea of a civic/regional form of collective identity for the Inuit pulling them away from a more cultural/traditional form of sub-regional groups of collective identities. The establishment of Nunavut also has had an effect on Inuit governance through the creation of the government of Nunavut and through the establishment of the Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., the organization representing the interests of the Inuit beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and managing the implementation of the Agreement. In my second manuscript (Chapter 3), I examine the mode of operation and the activities of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. I demonstrate that the Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. is based on a Euro-Canadian corporate model foreign to a traditional Inuit model of governance. Today, the Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. is the most important political player in Nunavut. The government of Nunavut regularly consults with the Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. before taking any decision that may impact the Inuit beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. The �Nunavut Project� seems to not only have changed the Inuit modes of identity and governance; it has also had some effects on Inuit socio-economic conditions in the Canadian Central and Eastern Arctic. My third manuscript (Chapter 4) recounts the events that led to the creation of Nunavut (1999); but more importantly it argues that although Nunavut has reinforced the sense of pride and collective regional identity of Inuit, Nunavut�s political institutions have not helped to improve the socio-economic conditions that plague Inuit society. I note, however, that Nunavut has provided Inuit with all the necessary jurisdictional powers to help improve their socio-economic conditions. I remain optimistic that in time, with additional financial contribution from the Canadian government, the Nunavut experiment may prove to be a success in alleviating some of the Inuit socio-economic challenges. Results from this thesis have demonstrated that the �Nunavut Project� has had an impact on Inuit identity, governance, and society.

In presenting a Geography of Health of the Durban Metropolitan Area, the researcher has chosen a conceptual framework within which to sharply challenge the definition of health in a perfunctory/ functionalist way. Thus, the Geography of Health is, at the outset, locationally positioned in a socio-economic and environmental context of society. This argument is developed through a multi-conceptual approach that leads the thesis into building a framework with the central arching principles of biomedicine, social and humanistic philosophy in three randomly selected informal settlement contexts. The specific focus of this approach is on the growing poverty and homelessness, the inadequate health delivery system and the relationship between disease, physical, social and residential environments and structural inequalities. Thus, this study is embedded in numerous related contexts, the most important of which is the spatial! geographical and the social context in which health and health care is seen in relation to the nature of society and everyday life. To some extent this research endeavour is concerned with health and health care issues amongst specific categories of people within marginalized communities rather than some homogenous, non-existent category called "poor people". The key questions raised in the study relate thus to several variables that impact informal dwellers with the specific objective of determining socio-economic profiles, housing and environmental circumstances; the location and nature of health services; health status of people; the ways in which people conceptualise and prioritise health and the need for and possibility of community involvement in health and health care. In dealing with the above issues, a multi-faceted methodological approach allowed for the generation of 155 tabulations from the quantitative empirical data to be triangulated with the qualitative data produced through focus group interviews and also with the secondary data obtained. The most significant finding emerging from the study was the fact that the relationship between health and abject poverty is bi-directional. Respondents identified numerous factors that affected their health, the most important of which was poverty in respect of poor dwellings, lack of basic services, access to certain health services and the prevalence of disease. It is hardly surprising that a biomedical perspective largely prefaced the respondent's understanding of health. This can be attributed to locational factors but more specifically to the overriding socialising influence of biomedicine in South African society. In the focus group interviews with informal dwellers, the ranking exercises demonstrated that high health risks emerge from multiple and complex factors related to personal, economic, social, environmental and political factors. It is the contention of this thesis that health status improvement and the reduction of health risks of disadvantaged individuals and communities needs a multi-pronged approach with multiple solutions drawing on resources from international, national and local agencies and organisations. Finally, the study concludes by presenting an extensive pool of more concrete systematic and holistic interventions that would not only improve the quality of public health care, but also redefine the Geography of Health in South Africa. These, it is argued are seldom attainable in the short term as it is a continuous process underpinned by priorities, possibilities and planning. / Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of Durban-Westville, 2002.

This thesis examines the impact of the �Nunavut Project� on Inuit identity, governance, and society. This is illustrated through three manuscripts, where I demonstrate the effects that the establishment of Nunavut has had on the Inuit of the Canadian Central and Eastern Arctic. The first manuscript (Chapter 2) presents a critical literature review of scholarly works on Nunavut. It also proposes a theoretical model based on boundaries and symbols to help comprehend the impact of Nunavut on the changing Inuit collective identity. The model shows that political elites and leaders in Nunavut are promoting the idea of a civic/regional form of collective identity for the Inuit pulling them away from a more cultural/traditional form of sub-regional groups of collective identities. The establishment of Nunavut also has had an effect on Inuit governance through the creation of the government of Nunavut and through the establishment of the Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., the organization representing the interests of the Inuit beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and managing the implementation of the Agreement. In my second manuscript (Chapter 3), I examine the mode of operation and the activities of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. I demonstrate that the Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. is based on a Euro-Canadian corporate model foreign to a traditional Inuit model of governance. Today, the Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. is the most important political player in Nunavut. The government of Nunavut regularly consults with the Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. before taking any decision that may impact the Inuit beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. The �Nunavut Project� seems to not only have changed the Inuit modes of identity and governance; it has also had some effects on Inuit socio-economic conditions in the Canadian Central and Eastern Arctic. My third manuscript (Chapter 4) recounts the events that led to the creation of Nunavut (1999); but more importantly it argues that although Nunavut has reinforced the sense of pride and collective regional identity of Inuit, Nunavut�s political institutions have not helped to improve the socio-economic conditions that plague Inuit society. I note, however, that Nunavut has provided Inuit with all the necessary jurisdictional powers to help improve their socio-economic conditions. I remain optimistic that in time, with additional financial contribution from the Canadian government, the Nunavut experiment may prove to be a success in alleviating some of the Inuit socio-economic challenges. Results from this thesis have demonstrated that the �Nunavut Project� has had an impact on Inuit identity, governance, and society.

The thesis deals with the possibility of using the game "Postcrossing" in teaching regional geography at the 2nd stage of primary schools. The main goal of this thesis is to create overview of basic principles and rules of the game and to develop proposals for educational activities resulting from the "Postcrossing" game. The thesis also includes a practical part, which contains the description of problems and positive outcomes that were revealed during the practical realization. The result is a list of suggestions for classroom activities that are applicable in school practice.

This diploma thesis ?Geographic-ethnographic characteristics of the region Podluží? concentrates on the territorial boundaries of the region Podluží, characteristics of the physical-geographical systems, socio-economic sphere and ethnography of the region. The theoretical part deals with the key terms that are the cornerstones of this thesis. Following practical parts are devoted to the definition of the region Podluží based on a comparison of source maps and questionnaire survey. Geographic and ethnographic characteristics serve as a source of information for didactic transformation, resulting in the production of the billboard. This billboard provides a synthesis of the characteristic features that create the original image of the region Podluží.