1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910348257603321

Autore

Barros Lidia

Titolo

Architecture et nature : Contribution à une anthropologie du patrimoine / / François Laplantine, Jean-Baptiste Martin

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lyon, : Presses universitaires de Lyon, 2018

ISBN

2-7297-1049-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (232 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

CavalcantiRoberto

CercletDenis

FiliodJean Paul

FritschPhilippe

HerbertJean-Loup

LaplantineFrançois

MartinJean-Baptiste

PerretYves

Pinheiro Villar de QueirozClaudio José

PordeusIsmael

TomasFrançois

Soggetti

Architecture

Environmental Studies

architecture

nature

patrimoine

paysage

écologie

urbanisme

France

Brésil

Lingua di pubblicazione

Francese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia



Sommario/riassunto

Pourquoi lorsque l'on parle de la nature en France et au Brésil, nous ne parlons pas tout à fait de la même chose ? En quoi la notion même de paysage n'a jamais la neutralité qu'on lui attribue, mais s'inscrit dans des rapports de pouvoir ? Pourquoi l'architecture et l'urbanisme, comme l'anthropologie, qui sont des pensées de l'espace, renvoient-ils sans cesse au temps et à l'histoire?  Ce sont quelques-unes des questions posées par des architectes, des anthropologues, des sociologues français et brésiliens réunis pendant deux jours au Centre Thomas More dans le couvent construit par Le Corbusier. Le fil conducteur de cet ouvrage est une réflexion sur le patrimoine en tant que nature reconsidérée et passé recomposé, permettant de penser ensemble la nature et cette forme de culture qu'est l'architecture.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910155305503321

Autore

Borot Gaëtan

Titolo

Asymptotic expansion of a partition function related to the sinh-model / / by Gaëtan Borot, Alice Guionnet, Karol K. Kozlowski

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

3-319-33379-8

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XV, 222 p. 4 illus.)

Collana

Mathematical Physics Studies, , 0921-3767

Disciplina

510

Soggetti

Mathematical physics

Probabilities

Potential theory (Mathematics)

Statistical physics

Dynamics

Physics

Mathematical Physics

Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes

Potential Theory

Complex Systems

Mathematical Methods in Physics

Statistical Physics and Dynamical Systems

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia



Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Main results and strategy of proof -- Asymptotic expansion of ln ZN[V], the Schwinger-Dyson equation approach -- The Riemann–Hilbert approach to the inversion of SN -- The operators WN and U-1N -- Asymptotic analysis of integrals -- Several theorems and properties of use to the analysis -- Proof of Theorem 2.1.1 -- Properties of the N-dependent equilibrium measure -- The Gaussian potential -- Summary of symbols.

Sommario/riassunto

This book elaborates on the asymptotic behaviour, when N is large, of certain N-dimensional integrals which typically occur in random matrices, or in 1+1 dimensional quantum integrable models solvable by the quantum separation of variables. The introduction presents the underpinning motivations for this problem, a historical overview, and a summary of the strategy, which is applicable in greater generality. The core  aims at proving an expansion up to o(1) for the logarithm of the partition function of the sinh-model. This is achieved by a combination of potential theory and large deviation theory so as to grasp the leading asymptotics described by an equilibrium measure, the Riemann-Hilbert approach to truncated Wiener-Hopf in order to analyse the equilibrium measure, the Schwinger-Dyson equations and the boostrap method to finally obtain an expansion of correlation functions and the one of the partition function. This book is addressed to researchers working in random matrices, statistical physics or integrable systems, or interested in recent developments of asymptotic analysis in those fields.



3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910298213403321

Autore

Onukwuba Henry O.

Titolo

Alumni Leadership and University Excellence in Africa : The Case of Lagos Business School / / by Henry O. Onukwuba

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Pivot, , 2018

ISBN

9783319782898

3319782894

Edizione

[1st ed. 2018.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XIX, 185 p.)

Collana

Palgrave Studies in African Leadership, , 2945-6681

Disciplina

303.34096

Soggetti

Business

Africa

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education, Higher

Executives - Training of

Personnel management

African Business

Business Strategy and Leadership

Higher Education

Management Education

Human Resource Development

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

1. Leadership -- 2. Models of Alumni Leadership -- 3. Lagos Business School -- 4. Lagos Business School Alumni Association -- 5. The LBSAA Leadership Model -- 6. The Impact of the LBS Alumni on the School and Society -- 7. On the Pedestal -- 8. Effective Alumni Leadership and University Excellence.

Sommario/riassunto

'This is a book that I strongly recommend to all those who wish to attain an in-depth practical understanding of how to start, structure and govern alumni associations of all kinds.' -Juan Elegido, Vice Chancellor and Professor, Pan-Atlantic University 'Borne out of practical



experience, this is a well thought-out book for educational institutions looking to establish a lasting legacy through the formation of a viral and strong alumni association.' -Wole Oshin, Group Managing Director, Custodian & Allied Plc and Past President, LBS Alumni Association Focusing on Lagos Business School (LBS) in Nigeria, this book explores the impact of strong alumni leadership on university excellence in Africa. Strong leadership is crucial to the success of educational institutions and great importance is placed on their effective governance and management. However, many institutions fail to realise the positive impact that a strongalumni body can have on university excellence. Drawing on definitions and theories of leadership, the author seeks to establish the significance of alumni in enhancing a university's growth and development. Providing comprehensive analysis of LBS, this book is a unique resource for leaders of educational institutions, as well as those studying and teaching in African business schools.