Images de la mort dans la B.D. et la peinture (video)
A une époque où la mort est devenue une « valeur marchande » pour les médias et où l’intérêt pour le fait divers se fait toujours plus vif, Pierre Christin nous donne un aperçu de la représentation visuelle de la mort dans l’art pictural et photographique et dans la bande dessinée. Occultée parfois, crainte le plus souvent, la mort est un thème récurrent dans l’art et sa représentation évolue en même temps que les croyances et les sociétés.
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L'embryon humain sujet de savoir, objet de passions - René FRYDMAN (audio)
Conférence du 23 janvier 2000 par René Frydman.
La maîtrise de la reproduction est centrée sur l'embryon humain. Elle est l'objet de nombreux investissements passionnels, aussi bien lorsqu'il s'agit d'espacer les naissances et d'éviter les conceptions non désirées, que lorsqu'il s'agit d'essayer d'obtenir un enfant. Dans une première partie, un rappel historique permet d'exposer les concepts aboutissant à la définition de la "personne humaine". Dans une seconde
Economía de la Educación (2010)
Esta asignatura pretende dar a conocer la forma en que se abordan los problemas económicos que comporta el suministro de educación en situaciones de limitación de recursos. Una perspectiva disciplinar de la economía, con un método propio, aplicable a campos tan diversos como la salud, el medio ambiente, la justicia o la familia, se ha demostrado eficiente en el tratamiento de los aspectos sociales y económicos de la educación y, en definitiva, allá donde el uso de recursos comporta exige
Vaughan Parry Williams Coaching Fund: Rugby
Did you play sport at the University of Nottingham? Now more than ever, sport health and fitness are an integral part of the University experience, and quality coaching is crucial to our student's ability to achieve their sporting potential -- be that at an elite level or just for fun.
I thought you might like to hear three of our current sportsmen and women talk about the importance of coaching in their chosen sports.
Celebrated Race of the Steamers " Robert E. Lee" and "Natchez"
The race took place in 1870.
Access to Knowledge in Africa: The Role of Copyright
The emergence of the Internet and the digital world has changed the way people access produce and share information and knowledge Yet people in Africa face challenges in accessing scholarly publications journals and learning materials in general At the heart of these challenges and solutions to them is copyright the branch of intellectual property rights that covers written and related works This book gives the reader an understanding of the legal and practical issues posed by copyright for acce
The Theatre of Violence: Narratives of protagonists in the South African conflict
While many accounts have focused on the victims of state repression this unique volume documents the often contradictory and confusing stories of those who acknowledge having committed some dreadful deeds Individuals on various sides of the apartheid divide from state security structures to the ANC PAC and grassroots activists tell their own stories The central focus is to give an account of the actions of the perpetrators here depicted as competing protagonists in an arena of violence It examin
Umqomboti, utywala and lucky stars: stories of liquor in Langa between 1930 and 1980
Residents provide descriptions of shebeens and the interactions it brought about such as political debates and discussions about life They also speak of their experiences of the Pass office Sunday socials and the forced removals The image used above is Mom Mngadi with her kids by bbc world service and is available under a Creative Commons Atribution Non Commercial License
Mamphela Ramphele on Knowledge in the Blood by Jonathan Jansen
On Thursday 1 October the Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts GIPCA Great Texts Big Questions lecture will be Mamphela Ramphele who will discuss "To what extent has our transformation process embraced the intimate in public discourse." The suggested background reading is Jonathan Jansen's "Knowledge in the Blood." Mamphela Ramphele, former ViceChancellor of UCT and director of the World Bank, is an academic author and medical doctor. Her involvement in political activism and academ
Veteran Visits the Lincoln Statue
First settled in 1827, the town of Wabash was platted in 1834. Previously called Treaty Grounds, it was renamed Wabash in 1839. Here G.A.R. veteran Isaac Needham looks at the Lincoln statue on the Wabash County courthouse lawn.,Wabash County Journey
Korea: The Unfinished War
To fully grasp the ongoing tensions between the United States and North Korea, it is important to understand the war that ended fifty years ago this summer. John Biewen and Stephen Smith of American RadioWorks examine the often-overlooked war that helped define global politics and American life for the second half of the 20th century.
Monument Circle, ca. 1888
With the demolition of the governor's House in 1857, the Governor's Square deteriorated becoming a grazing area for livestock and dumping ground for humans. [ca.1888],Appears in Destination Indiana 1
Appears in Big Screen Journey Welcome to Monument Circle
Advertisement for the Grain Dealers Fire Insurance Company located in the Guaranty Building, 1925
Grain Dealers Fire Insurance Company was one of the businesses located in the Guaranty Building in 1925.,Appears in Destination Indiana 3
Guaranty Building Under Construction, 1922
This picture shows the Guaranty Building under construction. [1922],Appears in Destination Indiana 3,23
Advertisement for Midwest Crushed Stone Company
This advertisement appeared in A History of the Columbia Club. It illustrates the variety of businesses located in the Traction Terminal Building. [1925]
Building Nature: Topics in the Environmental History of Seattle and Spokane
This project shows how certain documents—business records, booster brochures, newspaper articles, city plans, engineering surveys and political campaign literature, to name a few—testify to the environmental history of urban places. The documents in this packet focus on trade, city boosters, urban design and planning.
Record and report on sedimentation and clarification processes
This learning object contains resources and activities that focus on recording and reporting requirements for the sedimentation and clarification processes in a water treatment plant. The key areas are: record relevant information and report back. The task is to record and report on work completed in the sedimentation and clarification processes.
Hug by Jez Alborough-Read Aloud
In this brief video, Jez Alborough's book Hug is read aloud. This wonderfully drawn tail tells the story of a little monkey looking for one simple thing -- a hug. How can it be that a book with only one word-hug-repeated throughout, can be so good? This book shows a baby chimpanzee on the hunt for his mum and a cuddle. Our little friend wanders through
Ford's Model T at 100
A look back at the Tin Lizzy (Model T) as it approaches its 100th year on the road. This video shows how they are started and the impact of the Model T on society.
Mathematics, Common Sense, and Good Luck: My Life and Careers
Don’t expect to glean any market tips or trading secrets from James Simons, who steadfastly refuses to disclose the method behind his remarkable record in investing. Instead, listen to this mathematician, hedge fund manager and philanthropist sum up a remarkably varied and rich career, and offer some “guiding principles” disti
