Transformation of the Czech society and economy and energy industry
Czech Republic ; Economic restructuring ; Electricity ; Energy ; Industry ; Social change ; Society
The transformation of Czech society, economy and industry after 1989 with special attention of energy and power production. The republic faces many problems connected with social, political, economic, industrial, energy, regional, localisation
Buddhism ; Cultural studies ; Democracy ; Human rights ; Ideology ; Political geography ; Religion ; Society ; Thailand ; Tradition
The author explains the Thai society and its main ideological concepts. The idea of “democratic government headed by the King” and its understanding of democracy and human rights is developed. The quest for rapid social changes stimulates
a will to reaffirm an identity which is anchored in history and mostly in Buddhist traditions. A chapter is devoted to the identity. The three institutions: Nation, Religion and King integrate (history, society and people). - (GL)
Transition of the Czech society and economy since 1989, emotions, possibilities and expectations versus reality (Theoretical and methodological issues)
Czech Republic ; Economy ; Society
The transition processes of Czech society, economy and territory since 1989 are discussed. Under the influence in west orientation and trends to join EU the Republic has realised a solution of retarded and accumulated problems. Geographical analyses
Geographical information system ; Humanitarian aid ; Society ; Third World ; War
of the crisis, GIS technology is perceived as playing a progressive role in demining. The paper examines the plans for implementation and the debates around GIS and society. - (AJC)
Urban environmental health policy is increasingly adopting a governance framework. However, there has been insufficient consideration of the factors which influence the interactions between civil society and government and that define governance
. A study in Cape Town sought to explore these issues, notably between health and sanitation, within societies in transition. - (AJC)
Archaeology ; Environment ; Geographical information system ; Human impact ; Natural environment ; Remote sensing ; Semi-arid area ; Society ; Steppe ; Syria ; Traditional society
Cultural studies ; Geography ; Human geography ; Human impact ; Inter-disciplinary approach ; Modernism ; Philosophy of sciences ; Physical geography ; Social interaction ; Society ; Society-environment relationship ; Theory ; View of the world