Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 1981. / Vita. Bibliography: leaves [176]-191.

Thesis (M.A.)--Eastern Illinois University, 1971. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 117).

In this thesis the extent of indigenous knowledge (IK) conservation at cultural villages in South Africa was investigated. A literature review was conducted to define IK clearly, also in terms of indigenous peoples, and to determine which cultural villages representing the South African population groups are eligible to be included in this research. A classification of IK was done and this classification was integrated with the activities that were identified at cultural villages. The debate on cultural villages was discussed, including their advantages, disadvantages, environmental and socio-economic impact, and threats were pointed out. All the cultural villages that were operational at the time of the research were identified and spatially presented. A census of all the cultural villages in South Africa was conducted by using the telephonic interview surveying technique. Aspects such as the cultural grouping representation of cultural villages in South Africa, years of operation, busiest times and target markets, activities offered and participated in, employment statistics and ownership were pointed out. From the results of this survey some significant trends could be identified, especially relating to the type of ownership of the cultural villages and the target market that they serve. The results from the telephonic survey were used to aid in the selection of six case studies, which were visited. Some principles of a knowledge audit were used to determine the extent of indigenous knowledge conservation at cultural villages. Questionnaires were developed that were used during interviews with a sample group of the employees as well as the visitors at the cultural villages. The results of these questionnaires were analysed and reported on. The extent of knowledge transfer from employees to visitors was tested from both the visitors’ side and the employees’ side. A comparative study between the six cultural villages followed, in which the extent of IK conservation at cultural villages could be determined. A number of statistical tests were conducted to determine whether there were significant trends in opinions expressed by both employees and visitors and various criteria that were selected. Best practices of the six case studies were also pointed out, along with recommendations that could improve the conservation of IK at cultural villages. / Prof. A.S.A. du Toit

The question of the relationship between society and environment was addressed through the study of a remote fishing village of seven hundred and fifty people. An interdisciplinary approach was adopted in which the demographic, economic and social aspects of the community were investigated. . The integration of the disciplinary perspectives was facilitated by simulation modeling. The population of the village had grown gradually in size since its inception, but a decline occurred in the 1960*s. The migration rate was correlated with declining fish harvests and was concomitant with the expansion of communications with urban centers. A turn-around in migration had recently developed supported by an influx of people from the southern cities. Fishing provided the majority of economic opportunity, followed in importance by logging. A survey was conducted to investigate the costs and revenues of the fishermen of the village. Diversification was found to characterize the local fleet and analysis showed that the rates of return on investment in the current year were egualized between vessel types. Social and cultural features were found to be closely linked to environmental variables. Seasonality in birth rates was related to the pattern of work, loads. Attitudes toward locality among high school youth were studied through a regional survey. The analysis confirmed the hypothesis that there was a greater preference among youth of the village for staying than was indicated in other resource towns of the north Vancouver Island district. A diversity of formal and informal organizations facilitated social integration, though factional divisions and attitude differences toward future development were present. In response to developmental pressures, a realignment of the traditional organizations to focus on regional issues concerned with land and marine resources was taking place. The variable levels and rate parameters of the demographic, economic and social components of the model were specified using static and time series data. Sensitivity analysis to assess the effects of uncertainty, and validation tests against known historical changes were conducted. Forecast scenarios identified the development options under several levels of fish abundance and investment. The weight given to ecological versus economic resource management registered disproportionate effects due to the interaction between investment and migration rates and resource stochasticity. This finding argued against a "golden mean" rule for evaluating policy trade-offs and sugggested the importance of using a dynamic, socio-ecological perspective in designing policies for rural communities. / Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies / Graduate

Thesis (M.A.)--Oregon State University, 2010. / Printout. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 59-61). Also available on the World Wide Web.

張耀倫. / 論文 (哲學碩士)--香港中文大學, 1999. / 參考文獻 (leaves 84-90). / 附英文摘要. / Zhang Yaolun. / Lun wen (zhe xue shuo shi) -- Xianggang Zhong wen da xue, 1999. / Can kao wen xian (leaves 84-90). / Fu Ying wen chai yao. / Chapter 1. --- 本文摘要 --- p.i-ii / Chapter 2. --- 引論 --- p.1-8 / Chapter 3. --- 第一章當代中國農業改革的回顧 --- p.9-24 / Chapter 4. --- 第二章家庭聯包責任制：八十年代農村改革的新起點 --- p.25-39 / Chapter 5. --- 第三章承包制實施後中國農村的經濟變遷 --- p.40-55 / Chapter 6. --- 第四章承包制爲農村帶來之社會變遷 --- p.56-68 / Chapter 7. --- 結語 --- p.69-71 / Chapter 8. --- 註釋 --- p.72-83 / Chapter 9. --- 參考書目 --- p.84-90

Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 88-94).

Thesis (M. Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes special report study entitled: Commercial kitchen design. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes special report study entitled : Commercial kitchen design. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

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