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The Appreciation of Landscape in Modern Physical Geography
Get PDFThe purpose of this essay is to explain the relevance of an appreciation of landscape in physical geography. It begins, with introductory remarks on what we mean by \u27landscape\u27 in physical geography and then argues for the need to study the processes that produce landscape, as opposed to the descriptive approach of nineteenth century physical geography. 
"Aspects of an Investigation of the Vegetation History of Killarney"
Get PDFThis paper sets out to present data to date on the investigation of a lake site in Killarney presently undergoing study as part of a research project. A brief description of the characteristics of the area is offered, as well as a synopsis of the information available to date from both historical and palynological sources
Preface
No full textIn this highly competitive and uncertain economic climate, the pressures on students to stick to their books, lecture halls and library are understandably great. Yet, students - no more than any of the rest of us - cannot live by VAT alone. The creative well-springs should and must be given freedom of expression. Chimera provides one such creative outlet for students interested in geography and related areas, including those who wish to break into the worlds of journalism and media generally. This is the fourth successive production of what is now an established student journal at University College, Cork
The Creation of a European Consciousness
Get PDFWhile it is true that there is a real European society and that European unity has existed in one form or another during much of its history, it is also true that Europeans have not been aware of it arid have not seen the unity in terms of a European political union. In other words, a European consciousness has not always existed
The Economic Importance of the Brewing Industry in the Republic of Ireland
Get PDFThe brewing industry in Ireland has, for long, played a significant part in Irish life. It has had an influence on the nation both at social and economic levels. Economically, it has been a source of substantial employment both directly in the manufacture, distribution and retail of its products; and indirectly with its close links to agriculture and its importance in the tourist image of Ireland.  
The Quality of Life in the Province of Avila, Spain: 1980-1988: A Subjective Analysis
Get PDFGeraldine Coakley, in, a previous edition of Chimera, wrote on the - quality of life in south Cork (Coakley, 1989). In this she dealt with problems which are also common throughout \u27Europe and can be found, for example, in the province of Avila in Spain. This study of Avila\u27 s quality of life is based mainly on information obtained from a questionnaire survey and from the 1981-and 1986 Spanish Census.  
The Domestic Landscape: The Outward Expression of Self?
Get PDFTo what extent does the house we live in represent a mirror image of ourselves as individuals, as part of a community or even as a nation? Conversely, is modern housing, simply an expression of the vagaries of \u27fashion\u27 or taste? As Stilgoe (1983) might argue, are changes in architectural styles simply the result of the centrifugal lure of innovation overthrowing the centripetal tug of tradition?  
Urban Open Space Provision
Get PDFThe purpose of this paper is to identify some of the problems encountered in open space provision, with particular reference to provision in Ireland. What has happened in the past is obviously one guide to what is happening. presently and the paper, taking this as its starting point, begins by briefly recounting the history of urban open space. 
Rain
No full text"Rain" is a short poem about female resilience in the face of patriarchal power. It reflects on the differing idioms of men and women, whereby men are considered to be more powerful than women, and contribute more to society and are its foundations. It contrasts this by saying while some people hold this view, women are necessary for the continuation of society, not just physically but also intellectually, culturally, and logically.
