Thesis (Ph. D.)--Rutgers University, 2007. / "Graduate Program in Sociology." Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-243).

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2008. / The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on August 17, 2009) Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (S.T.M.)--Yale Divinity School, Yale University, 1993. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (D. Min.)--Logos Evangelical Seminary, 1999. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 234-239).

Thesis--Union for Experimenting Colleges and Universities. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin, 1973. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (S.T.M.)--Yale Divinity School, Yale University, 1993. / Includes bibliographical references.

緊張、煩囂的城市生活加上擁擠的環境使都市居民承不同受環境問題的威脅，罹患疾病的風險亦隨之增加，不禁令人懷疑都市是否理想的居住地點，亦令其可持續發展潛力受質疑。不論國界，噪聲污染、壓力大以及認知超負荷 (cognition overload) 等都是都市居民所面對的問題，但要解決問題談何容易，尤其是這些問題都受都市密集的設計而變得更複雜，因此一個可以讓人逃避噪音和放鬆心情的地方就更顯重要。不同的研究都指出靜謐的環境，無論是在鄉郊或是都市，都可以提供以上的功能以及其他的好處 (Mayor of London, 2004; Pheasant et al., 2008, 2009a, 2009b, 2010; Environmental Protection UK, 2009)。雖然不少學者都認為靜謐環境十分重要，但就香港本地居民如何理解和看待「靜謐」這個概念和「靜謐環境」 (tranquil environments) 卻沒有有系統的研究，因此這項研究可以視為本地靜謐研究 (tranquility research) 的先驅。本研究在 2011 年 12 月至 2012 年 4 月在兩個市區公園進行問卷調查以了解本地居民的認知，研究結果顯示不同地域的人對「靜謐」這個概念有相同和不同的理解和領會，本土的文化會影響靜謐環境的建構。其他重要的研究結果包括：受訪者認為靜謐環境的主要功能讓人放鬆和減輕壓力，其次是逃避噪音污染和精神或心靈需要；九成的受訪者認同靜謐環境乃重要的資產應該得到關注和保護。除此之外，一個安靜的環境並不等同於靜謐的環境，一些有利的因素(例如：聲音、景色、設計或設施)也會令人感覺靜謐，所以靜謐環境並不只在郊外才可以找得到，只要配以適當的設計，都市都可以擁有靜謐空間。這個研究提供了的結果讓人了解靜謐環境的特點、功能和建構，有助保護靜謐空間和為都市設計提供建議。 / Urban livability and sustainability has been questioned as urban dwellers often suffer from various environmental and health problems. Noise pollution, high stress level and cognition overload are universal phenomena and environments allowing people to respite from noise and relax are therefore indispensable. Although various studies ascertained that tranquil spaces, no matter in rural or urban context, are able to serve the abovementioned functions and provide other benefits (Mayor of London, 2004; Pheasant et al., 2008; Watt et al., 2009a, 2009b, 2010; Environmental Protection UK, 2009), how local people of Hong Kong perceive tranquility is not fully understood. This research therefore is a pioneer study to investigate people’s perception on tranquility. Questionnaire surveys were conducted in two urban parks of Hong Kong during December 2010 to April 2011. Some main findings are that concept of tranquility does exist in the local culture and local culture influences its construct; relaxation and reduction of stress is the most important functions of tranquil areas, followed by respite from noise pollution and spiritual function; majority (90%) of the respondents agreed that tranquil areas are important assets that deserve attention and preservation. In addition, tranquil areas are not merely quiet environments but rather areas with presence of favourable sounds, features or facilities and they are not confined to countryside or rural areas neither. With suitable design, tranquil environments can be fabricated in urban context. These provide in-depth understanding of the notion of tranquility in the local context and offer guidelines for the enhancement and design of tranquil spaces and future planning. / Detailed summary in vernacular field only. / Chan, Sze Wing. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2012. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 98-110). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstracts also in Chinese. / ABSTRACT --- p.i / 摘要 --- p.ii / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS --- p.iii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iv / LIST OF TABLES --- p.vii / LIST OF FIGURES --- p.viii / CHAPTER ONE / INTRODUCTION / Chapter 1.1 --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Research background --- p.2 / Chapter 1.3 --- Research objectives --- p.6 / Chapter 1.4 --- Research significance --- p.6 / Chapter 1.5 --- Thesis outline --- p.6 / CHAPTER TWO / LITERATURE REVIEW / Chapter 2.1 --- Introduction --- p.8 / Chapter 2.2 --- Noise problems in urban living space --- p.9 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Sound and noise --- p.9 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Causes of noise pollution and difficulties in elimination in urban living space --- p.11 / Chapter 2.2.3 --- Health problems posed by noise pollution in urban living environment --- p.15 / Chapter 2.3 --- Tranquility and tranquil environments --- p.16 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- Relationship between tranquility, preference and danger --- p.16 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- Mapping of tranquility --- p.19 / Chapter 2.3.3 --- Tranquility rating tool --- p.21 / Chapter 2.3.4 --- Benefits of tranquility in urban living space --- p.25 / Chapter 2.4 --- Knowledge gaps --- p.28 / CHAPTER THREE / METHODOLOGY / Chapter 3.1 --- Introduction --- p.32 / Chapter 3.2 --- Research framework --- p.32 / Chapter 3.3 --- Research design --- p.33 / Chapter 3.4 --- Research methodology --- p.34 / Chapter 3.4.1 --- Pilot study --- p.35 / Chapter 3.4.2 --- Pilot study questionnaire design --- p.36 / Chapter 3.4.3 --- Social survey --- p.37 / Chapter 3.4.4 --- Site selection --- p.38 / Chapter 3.4.5 --- Social survey questionnaire design --- p.42 / Chapter 3.4.6 --- Data analysis --- p.42 / CHAPTER FOUR / RESEARCH RESULTS AND DISCUSSION / Chapter 4.1 --- Introduction --- p.43 / Chapter 4.2 --- Pilot study results --- p.43 / Chapter 4.3 --- Social survey results --- p.48 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Characterization of tranquil environments --- p.50 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Characterization of non-tranquil environments --- p.57 / Chapter 4.3.3 --- Descriptors of tranquil environments --- p.62 / Chapter 4.3.4 --- Importance of tranquil environments --- p.66 / Chapter 4.3.5 --- Functions of tranquility --- p.70 / Chapter 4.3.6 --- Factors promoting or detracting from tranquility --- p.77 / Chapter 4.3.7 --- Location of tranquil and non-tranquil environments --- p.79 / CHAPTER FIVE / IMPLICATIONS OF TRANQUIL ENVIRONMENTS / Chapter 5.1 --- Introduction --- p.84 / Chapter 5.2 --- Implications of tranquil environments --- p.84 / Chapter 5.3 --- Measures to manage and protect tranquil areas --- p.86 / Chapter 5.3.1 --- Instruments monitoring tranquil environments --- p.87 / Chapter 5.3.2 --- Environmental objectives addressing tranquil environments --- p.88 / Chapter 5.3.3 --- Researching and networking --- p.90 / CHAPTER SIX / CONCLUSION / Chapter 6.1 --- Introduction --- p.91 / Chapter 6.2 --- Summary of findings --- p.91 / Chapter 6.3 --- Limitations of the research --- p.95 / Chapter 6.4 --- Recommendations for further research --- p.96 / REFERENCES --- p.98 / Appendices --- p.112

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2005. / Title proper from title frame. Also available in printed format.

This research report considers the question and concept of the flâneur as an artist and a means of representing the city. In doing this, the figure of the flâneur is removed from its European and Western urban context and placed within an African one. This figure is also imagined as an African black artist as opposed to its popularly and historically known white poet and artist, of Baudelaire’s creation. In this way, the flâneur as an African artist, in an African city, may be used to ask and possibly answer the question of what this all entails for the representation of such a city, are there any differences between this flâneur and its Western archetype? Factoring in the significance of postcolonial theory and its application to space, more especially the city, what nuances and perspectives may be drawn from this? For purposes of the above; the city of Johannesburg is used as the spatial subject matter, the early series of work by the artist Kudzanai Chiurai being an example of the aforementioned representation of the city while the artist himself is seen as the flâneur with the rationale behind his work being the practice of the flâneur that is, flânerie. Keywords: Postcolonialism, postcolonial urbanism, flâneur, flânerie, Baudelaire, Walter Benjamin, Johannesburg, post-apartheid, Achille Mbembe, Kudzanai Chiurai.