691 research outputs found
To restore or not? A valuation of social and ecological functions of the Marais des Baux wetland in Southern France
No full textThe Marais des Baux wetland in southern France has for centuries been subject to drainage, almost causing its entire disappearance. With an increasing awareness of wetland ecosystem services, the extensive drainage is being questioned today. To guide policy-makers and landowners in their decision-making, we use a Choice Experiment to elicit the preferences of the general public for potential land use and activity changes in the Marais des Baux. These changes concern wetland restoration, the extent of tree hedges, recreational opportunities, mosquito control and biodiversity.
Eugène Nielen Marais Collection
No full textShelf space: 3 m, 4 containersThe collection includes the original hand-written and typed manuscripts of The soul of the ape, considered by the author as his masterpiece, as well as some letters from Marais to his son (1916–1923) and correspondence, between his son and the editor of an overseas journal, regarding the alleged plagiarism of Marais’ book Burgers van die berge (1952). Another interesting item in the collection is Marais’ sketch- and note-book, containing notes, ideas for articles and pencil sketches executed during his sojourn in London at the time of the Anglo Boer War, 1899–1902
Underlying influences on Ben Marais (1909-1999)
No full textThis article considers various personal and academic influences on Ben Marais. The essence of these influences helped form his principles, was present in his early childhood, and is� founded� in his deep-rooted� faith� in God. Ben Marais was a child and a product of his times. The academic influences are approached through an analysis of a specific book� that he claimed had influenced his thought, his MA dissertations and Ph.D-thesis. These formative influences helped determine his questioning the� justification of policies in the NG Kerk
Ben Marais (1909-1999): The influences on and heritage of a South African Prophet during two periods of transformation
No full textUniversity of Pretoria / Dissertation / Department of Church History and Church Policy / Advised by Prof J W HofmeyrThis thesis in Church History presents a biographic study on the life of Ben Marais against the political and ecclesiastic background of South Africa of the 20th century. The significance of Ben Marais’ life is approached through his correspondence with the secretaries of the World Council of Churches during the 1960s and 1970s. The letters, pertaining to the World Council of Churches financial and moral support for the organisations fighting against Apartheid, reflect on Ben Marais’ involvement with the World Council and his particular concerns. Through a study on the life of Ben Marais insight can be gained into the thinking of the leadership of the NG Kerk. The study presents Ben Marais as a prophet who challenged the then popular tendencies in the NG Kerk theology on policy justification and on the relation between religion and nationalism.
The central question in this study asks, what led an ordinary man, of humble background, to the insights he reflected, and guided him through times of transparent opposition to maintain his belief in what was right and just? What was the essence of his theology and understanding of the South African problem? To what extent could the church leaders of the present, and the future learn from his example and life, in terms of the tribulations faced, different schools of thought, and sentiments, both nationalistic and spiritual?
The study then wishes to test the following hypothesis: Ben Marais can be considered as one of the steadfast and humble prophets of the church in Southern Africa during the 20th century, who serves as an example of Christian Brotherhood, regardless of the perplexities, for present and future generations on relations between the affairs of faith, state and society.
The thesis presents a broader introduction on Church Historiography. Ben Marais’ own historiographical reflection is considered. The approaches to history are summarised as background to the periodisation model adopted by the study. The study wishes to work with a thematic model set against a chronological framework. Sensitivity to geographical concerns is also expressed. Afrikaner Nationalism is not seen in isolation, but in relation to African, English and Indian Nationalism
Ben Marais (1909-1999) : the influences on and heritage of a South African Prophet during two periods of transformation
No full textThesis (DD)--University of Pretoria, 2005.This thesis in Church History presents a biographic study on the life of Ben Marais against the political and ecclesiastic background of South Africa of the 20th century. The significance of Ben Marais’ life is approached through his correspondence with the secretaries of the World Council of Churches during the 1960s and 1970s. The letters, pertaining to the World Council of Churches financial and moral support for the organisations fighting against Apartheid, reflect on Ben Marais’ involvement with the World Council and his particular concerns. Through a study on the life of Ben Marais insight can be gained into the thinking of the leadership of the NG Kerk. The study presents Ben Marais as a prophet who challenged the then popular tendencies in the NG Kerk theology on policy justification and on the relation between religion and nationalism. The central question in this study asks, what led an ordinary man, of humble background, to the insights he reflected, and guided him through times of transparent opposition to maintain his belief in what was right and just? What was the essence of his theology and understanding of the South African problem? To what extent could the church leaders of the present, and the future learn from his example and life, in terms of the tribulations faced, different schools of thought, and sentiments, both nationalistic and spiritual? The study then wishes to test the following hypothesis: Ben Marais can be considered as one of the steadfast and humble prophets of the church in Southern Africa during the 20th century, who serves as an example of Christian Brotherhood, regardless of the perplexities, for present and future generations on relations between the affairs of faith, state and society. The thesis presents a broader introduction on Church Historiography. Ben Marais’ own historiographical reflection is considered. The approaches to history are summarised as background to the periodisation model adopted by the study. The study wishes to work with a thematic model set against a chronological framework. Sensitivity to geographical concerns is also expressed. Afrikaner Nationalism is not seen in isolation, but in relation to African, English and Indian Nationalism.Church History and Church Policyunrestricte
Paediatric tuberculosis in Europe: Lessons from Denmark and inclusive strategies to consider
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Eugène Nielen Marais Collection
No full textShelf space: 3 m, 4 containersThe collection includes the original hand-written and typed manuscripts of The soul of the ape, considered by the author as his masterpiece, as well as some letters from Marais to his son (1916–1923) and correspondence, between his son and the editor of an overseas journal, regarding the alleged plagiarism of Marais’ book Burgers van die berge (1952). Another interesting item in the collection is Marais’ sketch- and note-book, containing notes, ideas for articles and pencil sketches executed during his sojourn in London at the time of the Anglo Boer War, 1899–1902
Le Marais, quartier parisien riche en souvenirs historiques pharmaceutiques
No full text« Le Marais », ein an pharmazeutisch-historischen Erinnerungen reiches Pariser Viertel.
Wie bei einer Spaziergangsführung durch dieses Viertel, erklärt der Verfasser, Strasse nach Strasse, allerhand pharmazeutische Erinnerungen welche daran gebunden sind.The Marais, a Parisian quarter rich in reminders of the history of pharmacy.
In a kind of guided tour through the district, the author shows, street by street, the wide variety of pharmaceutical memories to be found therein.Labeÿ Robert. Le Marais, quartier parisien riche en souvenirs historiques pharmaceutiques. In: Revue d'histoire de la pharmacie, 77ᵉ année, n°283, 1989. pp. 355-372
Conquête des marais au Rwanda et dynamique de population
No full textThe Conquest of the Marshes in Rwanda and the Dynamic of People Settlement.
The author establishes a typology of the marshes in Rwanda and raises then the problem of the high densities of population. Hydromorphic valleys' bottoms are more and more viewed as a solution to the lack of balance resulting from excessive demographic pressure. For the years to come, «governmental strategies», sometimes competing with the initiatives taken by the peasants, tend to increase systematically the use of the marshes which traditionaly were not much cultivated.
However this should not dissimulate a complex logic of migration which, finaly, lessens the importance of the marshes in the peasants' perception and practice of space.Après avoir établi une typologie des marais au Rwanda, l'auteur envisage la question des fortes densités de population. Les fonds de vallées hydromorphes sont de plus en plus perçus comme une solution aux déséquilibres résultant d'une trop forte pression démographique. A terme, les «stratégies gouvernementales», parfois concurrentes des initiatives paysannes, vont dans le sens d'une exploitation systématique des marais, traditionnellement peu exploités.
Cependant, cela ne doit pas dissimuler une logique migratoire complexe qui, en définitive, relativise l'importance des marais dans la perception et la pratique paysanne de l'espace.Cambrezy Luc. Conquête des marais au Rwanda et dynamique de population. In: Études rurales, n°83, 1981. pp. 45-67
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