| Papers [1-16] of 100 :: [Page 1 of 7] | | Go to page : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 —> | Search results on "ARTISANAL PRODUCTION GEOGRAPHY": |
|
|
|
Artisanal Production and Geography, 2006.
An analysis of artisanal production and theory forming in geography.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 56.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses the two major waves of economic geography, that is the epistemological wave and the hermeneutic of cultural wave. It also discusses incorporating artisanal production in theory forming in geography and why this is so important to research in geography.
From the Paper
"Artisanal Production and Geography The relationship between art and science has always been a contentious one. In many causes art and artisanal production have been ignored by disciplines wishing to be more scientific. This situation is discussed by Trevor J. Barnes in Retheorizing Economic Geography. Barnes argues that there have been two major waves of economic geography. These are the epistemological and the hermeneutic or cultural wave. The epistemological wave was characterized by a strong reliance on science (Barnes 546). For this reason the social, cultural and artistic were usually not dealt with in economic geography during the first wave."
| |
|
Human Geography, 2006.
An overview of the topic of human geography.
1,457 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 78.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
Geography, as a science, has two main branches--physical geography and human geography. This paper examines how, while physical geography deals with all aspects related to the environment, human geography handles much more sensitive issues, such as how the human being, as an individual and in a group, blends into the environment he lives in and how certain processes develop within such a group. It also looks at how more specifically, human geography is concerned with such aspects as political, economical, social or demographic geography, anything related to human activity and evolvement in a geographic context.
From the Paper
"In terms of social geography as part of human geography, perhaps no other book exemplifies the traditional human relations and traditions still existing in Gabon, part of Western Africa, nowadays. If we consider Africa and Gabon, as an integrant part of the African continent, we may point out towards three separate historical periods that determine local cultural geography. These are pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial .
One of the characteristics of African culture, including Gabonese traditions, is the fact that while historically and temporarily, the countries of Africa belong to the 21st century, in many cases, the tribal traditions have persisted in many regions and these clearly belong to pre-colonial times."
| |
|
Geography: The Study of the Earth, 2002.
A paper which studies the importance of studying geography as a subject and how a knowledge of geography has survival values for Americans.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 73.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper discusses the importance of teaching geography to students - a subject which provides the tools for students to read a map, understand international news reports, follow economic trends and weather reports. The paper shows that without this knowledge, Americans would have little understanding of the world beyond their borders and remain isolationist in nature.
From the Paper
"Geography helps us understand why some countries are important to us even when we are not the best of friends. For example: China is the largest country in the Far East. We are not that friendly with them, but we tolerate each other. If we didn't have a mutually helpful trade agreement, relations might be even more strained. The Chinese understand this and even have a saying for it. "W?nh?a sh? m?i yu guj?e de," which means, "Culture has no national borders." According to a paper written by Clarissa Smith, "In the age of mass media and instant communication, this must be more true than ever, even in a highly controlled society.? "
| |
|
ICT and Geography, 2002.
An analysis of the effectivness of the use of information communication technology in the U.K. geography classroom.
2,497 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 121.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The recent Government drive to integrate information communication technology (ICT) into compulsory education has lead to much activity in schools. It is the purpose of this paper to investigate how far and how effectively ICT is currently being used within geography teaching and to establish the key issues that effect ICT being included within the geography classroom at key stage 3.
Outline
Key Issues Concerning the Use of ICT in Geography at KS 3
The Role and Benefits of ICT in Geography
Ideas for Promoting Better Use of ICT in the Geography Classroom
From the Paper
"The speed and automatic function of ICT, offers a number of advantages to teachers of Secondary Geography. It can for example enable the drawing of graphs, so that pupils can observe change, e.g. variations between seasons or variations of weather in temperate and tropical countries, or so that pupils can compare similar elements in data between contrasting localities, e.g. comparing bus services in rural and urban areas in the UK. Data can be sensed and stored automatically, so that monthly and seasonal patterns can be graphed from daily readings at a later date."
| |
|
World Geography and the 10th Grade Curriculum, 2003.
Exhaustive overview of efficacy and rationale for incorporating world geography into a high school curriculum.
13,146 words (approx. 52.6 pages), 15 sources, APA, AU$ 400.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This research proposal introduces the paper and provides an overview of what can be expected from including world geography into the subject resource guide. This paper assumes that world geography is not currently included. The study is to determine the importance and desirability, if they exist, of including world geography in the 10th grade secondary social studies curriculum.
Outline
The World According to Barber
In the Realm of Hyperbole
Cheerleaders and Naysayers: Right and Left?
The World According to Friedman
The World According to Gray
In The Realm of Pure Polemics
A Global Climatic Division?
Centers and Peripheries
The Byways of Global Ignorance
A Manifesto for Global Geography
From the Paper
"Today, in the process of focusing on teaching to standards and preparing for achievement tests, teachers may easily lose sight of the glaring global problems that need to be addressed in social studies classes Typically, teachers present such issues in contexts that are closest to the student (e.g., school, community). Research has shown though, that studying world geography provides students with the analytical skills they will need to understand a problem from an international perspective. World geography can also help students understand the concept of an economic region."
| |
|
Urban Geography, 2005.
A review of "The Changing Face of Toronto: A Study in Urban Geography" by Donald Kerr and Jacob Spelt, and related articles.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 71.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The book and the two articles chosen for review were selected as they represent critical "bookends" in the field of Canadian urban geography during the formative period in which immigration transformed physical and social landscapes of Canada's cities. As this review demonstrates, while Donald Kerr's and Jacob Spelt's "The Changing Face of Toronto: A Study in Urban Geography" explores the geography of Toronto as both a "natural" and a human construct, articles by Carlos Teixeira and Gilles Lavigne on how Portuguese immigration has shaped residential neighbourhoods in Montreal and Toronto focus on the human element in the shaping of space.
From the Paper
| |
|
The Geography of Music, 2005.
Examines the cultural geography of two styles of music.
1,665 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 87.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper selects two musical styles and explores their cultural geography, while considering the extent to which they demonstrate diffusion, place creation/environment and resistance/expression. The styles discussed are American Rhythm-Blues of the 1950s (i.e. McKinley Morganfield "Muddy Waters" and Chester Burnett "The Wolf") and British Rocking-Blues of the 1960/70s (i.e. Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones). The geography of music is a fairly new phase of geography and music study, it has only been fully developed in the last 30 to 40 years. Much study has been done into cultural geography's effect of global music and this paper concentrates on American music, which relies heavily on place creation, diffusion, environment and expression to create memorable music that remains viable and fresh for decades.
From the Paper
"Developed from jazz, blues, and countless other forces, the first rock and roll songs are attributed to bands like Bill Haley and the Comets and Elvis Presley. Historian Barlow continues, "Hence, blues diffusions can be traced to African-American rhythm and blues, soul, and even rap musical styles. Moreover, they can be traced to the flowering of rock and roll, and then rock music, among white youth" (Barlow 61). As rock and roll music grew in popularity, it was simply natural that different cultures would develop their own forms of the music, and this is true with rock, which led to offshoots around the world, including British rockin' blues by bands such as Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones. Rock too is a form of social protest, and so, it defines a time and a place in culture and society, just as the blues defined an earlier era, and then helped create other defining musical styles."
| |
|
Regional Geography of Canada, 2006.
A paper discussing the regional geography of Quebec and Ontario.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 171.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
Regional Geography studies certain regions within the confines of this planet. It is extremely descriptive and specific. This research paper explores the regional geography of Canada. The paper examines Canada's physical, social, political and cultural issues, which includes the regional geography of Canada. Canada has six geographic regions: Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Western Canada, Atlantic Canada and the Territorial North. The paper focuses on two regions: Quebec and Ontario.
| |
|
Cultural Geography in South East Asia, 2002.
Examines the cultural geography of Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, focusing on Buddhism and ethnicity.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 114.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
In this paper, 3 countries in Southeast Asia (Laos, Myanmar and Thailand) are described from the perspective of cultural geography. The role of Buddhism and ethnicity are evaluated in relation to these countries and the value of a cultural geography is discussed as a tool for enabling an understanding of cultural differences and the relevance of geography to culture.
| |
|
Post-Modernism in Geography, 2005.
An examination of insights into the manifestations of postmodernism in the field of human geography.
1,509 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 79.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
Post-Modernism is a relatively new movement that has shaped many different academic fields and human geography is no exception. This paper examines how postmodernism has affected approaches to urban planning, highlighting differences between postmodernism and modernism. The nature of the postmodern turn is explored and indeed the very plausibility of the movement is questioned in the context of contemporary human geography.
From the Paper
"Manifestations of postmodernism in forms of art, architecture, literature and geography are visible in the world today. The often abstract, chaotic, intangible buildings such as the Guggenheim museum in Bilbao and the Disney Hall in L.A. prove that the condition exists and is practised on a global scale, at least in the architectural discipline. Postmodern expressions in geography are diverse. Its influence in the city is probably the most commonly cited, in particular its impact on urban design and planning. Postmodernism departs radically from modernist conceptions of how to regard space: postmodernists regard space as "something independent and autonomous, to be shaped according to aesthetic aims and principles which have nothing necessarily to do with any overarching social objective, save, perhaps [...] beauty as an objective in itself" (Harvey 1989, p.66). "
| |
|
Geography in "Gone With the Wind"., 2002.
A look at the use of geography in Margaret Mitchell's "Gone With the Wind".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 85.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This six-page undergraduate paper examines and analyzes author Margaret Mitchell's use of geography in her epic novel, Gone With the Wind. The paper demonstrates how the characters, setting, and plot development of the novel all directly result from geography.
| |
|
The Food and Geography Connection, 2005.
This paper discusses the relationship between food and geography in four cinematic presentations.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 56.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
In this paper the writer studies the relationship between food and geography in the films 'Big Night', 'Chocolat', 'Like Water for Chocolate', and 'Woman on Top'. The writer demonstrates that by analyzing how food creates the interpersonal relationships in these films, one can realize the culture that supports these relationships in the films. The writer maintains that the way the individual relationships are presented in film depict how food is an important geographical indicator. This theory is presented in this study to show how communities come together according to what they eat.
From the Paper
"This study presents the relationship between food and geography in the films 'Big Night', 'Chocolat', 'Like Water for Chocolate', and 'Woman on Top'. By analyzing how food creates the interpersonal relationships in these films, one can realize the culture that supports these relationships in these films. By discovering the geographical locations depicted through an understanding of foods, a cultural understanding can be depicted through a cinematic presentation."
| |
|
Assessment in the Geography Classroom, 2002.
An analysis of the true value of assessment and its importance to both teachers and pupils in the geography classroom.
3,623 words (approx. 14.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 161.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
Assessment is a strong component on the agenda for all the major political parties in Britain as a result of the discourse of the 'failing schools' and the notion of promoting equal opportunities in and through education. The purpose of this paper is to discover if the following factors have a detrimental effect on assessment in the geography classroom: Selection, maintaining standards, motivation, accountability, comparison, certification, feed back for students, parents and teachers, preparation for life, social control and curriculum control.
Outline
What is Assessment
Assessment and Raising Standards of Attainment Within Schools
Rationale
Assigning Levels
Evaluation and Analysis
From the Paper
"Balderstone and Lambert (1992) argue that we need two types of evidence for effective assessment: teacher evidence- which consists of observations, records and notes; and pupils evidence- which comes in many forms: written evidence (reports, notes, diaries, questionnaires, stories, essays, newspaper articles, short answer questions, multiple choice questions); Oral evidence (questioning, discussions, interviews, sequencing, role play, pupil presentations, tapes, video recordings, debates); Geographical evidence (maps, drawings, graphs, print-out, photographs); and Products (models, artefacts)."
| |
|
Carl Sauer and Geography Education, 2002.
Discussion of the proper perspective on education in geography according to Carl Sauer.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 56.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The focus of this paper is Carl Sauer's view of what constitutes the proper philosophy or perspective on education in geography, and also the main components it ought to have. The paper will also discuss the fact that Sauer was writing about fifty years ago and some of what he recommended (and experienced in his own education), has changed; some has remained the same.
| |
|
"Sacred Geography of the Ancient Greeks", 2005.
An analysis of the use of photography and maps in the book "Sacred Geography of the Ancient Greeks" by Jean Richer.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 85.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper is a book report on the book "Sacred Geography of the Ancient Greeks" by Jean Richer. The paper notes the way that the author examines astrological symbolism as found in art architecture and landscapes and presents what he finds in terms of the astrological theory accepted by the ancients and then in terms of the way they represented these ideas in their art and architecture. The paper discusses the many photographs and maps of the ancient world that the author makes use of.
From the Paper
"Jean Richer is an academic with a firm grasp of aspects of the ancient world. He has written numerous books aspects of ancient art and the society that produced that art. In the book Sacred Geography of the Ancient Greeks, Richer examines astrological symbolism as found in art, architecture, and landscapes, presenting what he finds in terms of the astrological theory accepted by the ancients and then in terms of the way they represented these ideas in their art and architecture. He provides a detailed examination of the topic, many photographs of the works of art he discusses, maps of the ancient world showing alignments with various celestial and astrological features, and tables and charts that help the reader picture some of the relationships discussed. The book offers an interesting discussion of the topic in a well-written narrative."
| |
|
Physical Geography and World Population, 2002.
Examines the effect of physical geography on global population distribution.
2,442 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 119.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper decribes how and why the global human population has become unevenly distributed essentially due to the constraints of the physical geography of the world. It includes reasons such as climatic conditions, local relief, availability of resources and fertility of the land. The paper includes many statistical examples and referenced diagrams.
From the Paper
"With the population of the world now standing at 6,214,891,000 people, the distribution of them around the globe is increasingly becoming an issue. In some countries population densities are becoming almost unsustainable. For example, Bangladesh now has 2,043 people per square mile, and with the global population growing 79 million people per year, it is likely that this overcrowding is likely to continue, with severe strain resulting on the natural environment. However, the total land area of the world is 148,940,000 square kilometres, which means that if the population of the world were to be entirely evenly distributed then the population density on average would stand at 42 people per square kilometre. Therefore, even from these simple calculations, when compared to the population density of Bangladesh, it is clear that it is the uneven population distribution that has caused this large range in the population densities around the world."
|
|
|
