strength, buoyancy, thermal and acoustic insulation. Perhaps most intriguingly of all, its lack of aggregate makes it lightweight and environmentally friendly to produce and transport compared to concrete. I became interested in aircrete after a chance
In The Cambridge Journal of Anthropology
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- 01 Sep 2020
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- Research Article
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- 125–145
The ‘Frame’ at Adab
American Archaeological Misbehaviour in Late Ottoman Iraq (1899–1905)
Jameel Haque
Haider Bey? That they could intervene demonstrates the relative strength of the Ottoman state, particularly as it could project power into its periphery and against Americans. Additionally, as I argue throughout this article, both of these archaeological
In Anthropology of the Middle East
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- 01 Mar 2020
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- Research Article
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- 20–33
The Abortion Referendum in Portugal
The Influence of Psychosocial Variables in the Voting Intentions and Behavior of Portuguese Youth
Ana Figueiredo and Jorge Silva
February 11th 2007 set the date for what would be an intense and passionate discussion on a gendered health related issue in Portugal: abortion. In the referendum, approximately 44% of the eligible population voted, and from these 59% voted for the legalization of abortion in Portugal. Hence, this referendum brought about changes in the Portuguese law, which now allows legal abortion to occur at the desire of the woman until the 10th week of pregnancy. The present research consists of a study in which 205 university students fully responded to 4 data collection sessions between November 2006 and March 2007. The goal of the study was to understand the most relevant psychosocial variables when trying to explain the voting intentions and voting behavior of Portuguese youth. The variables in the present study included participants’ gender, political orientation, religious affiliation and practice, sexual attitudes and attitudes towards abortion. Our results show that all of the above variables, except for gender, are relevant for the opinion formation about this topic. Approximately 94% of our participants reported they had the intention to vote, although only 64% of these actually voted on the day of the referendum. Finally, we found that participants rely mostly on the strength of their attitudes towards abortion in relation to their voting intention, while relying mostly on the strength of their normative religious beliefs in relation to their voting behavior. Implications of our results for understanding the politics of abortion legislation are discussed.
Consistent inconsistency
New reflections on migrants, the state, and the contingencies of law
Georgina Ramsay
within the gap between policy and implementation, and in this they certainly succeed. The key strength of this volume truly lies in the scope and depth of ethnographic data. As cases throughout the volume are pondered by migration law officials and
In Journal of Legal Anthropology
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- 01 Jun 2020
- Article Type:
- Review Article
- Pages:
- 111–116
Thomas J. Eveland
array of topics covered and the references and recommended readings accompanying many contributions. A notable strength is that the writings rise above mechanical tips about ‘what to do when’ that are found in many scholarly and university teaching
Joseph Bristley and Elizabeth Turk
theoretical strength of his ethnography; a focus on a state-owned centre illuminates how scant resources, federal policy requirements, inspections and over-burdened psychologists sometimes led to (what Matza describes as) pre-mature pathologization. On the
In The Cambridge Journal of Anthropology
- Published (Print):
- 01 Mar 2020
- Article Type:
- Book Review
- Pages:
- 146–149
Lessons from Refugees
Research Ethics in the Context of Resettlement in South America
Marcia Vera Espinoza
, and refugees from two distinct communities, in order to explore how refugees coming from inside and outside the region experienced resettlement and how the program of resettlement has been implemented in South America (showing the strengths and
Enacting inclusivity in the preparation of emerging scholars
A response to programme reform in higher education
Saran Stewart, Chayla Haynes, and Kristin Deal
with learners, and a reflective approach to practice. Until this point, I remained fragmented, learning how to operate out of only one dimension of my identity instead of drawing on the strength of an integrated identity. Our first weeks were full of
Fashioning Masculinities through Migration
Narratives of Romanian Construction Workers in London
Alexandra Urdea
quintessentially male. Being successful at getting work in this sector entails not just physical strength but also resilience and wits: the ability to take on long hours of work, to pick up how the job is done in the UK, and to learn a basic level of English
Plastic Packaging, Food Supply, and Everyday Life
Adopting a Social Practice Perspective in Social-Ecological Research
Lukas Sattlegger, Immanuel Stieß, Luca Raschewski, and Katharina Reindl
-use plastic packaging). The systemic observation of these context factors enables a comprehensive picture of how the SRN of food supply are regulated in specific historical and cultural contexts. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Systems Approach The concept of
