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UNISA996389677003316 |
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Autore |
Baxter Richard <1615-1691.> |
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Wehkomaonganoo asquam peantogig kah asquam quinnuppegig, tokonogque mahche woskeche peantamwog [[electronic resource] ] : Onk woh sampwutteahae peantamwog. Wutanakausuonk wunneetou noh nohtompeantog. / / Ussowesu Mr. Richard Baxter. ; Kah yeuyeu qushkinnumun en Indiane wuttinnontoowaonganit. Wussohsumoowontamunat oowesuonk God ut Christ Jesus ut, kah ooneneheonat Indiansog. ; [One line from Ezekiel in Algonquian] |
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Cambridge, : Printed by S. G. for the Corporation in London for the Indians in New England, 1688 |
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Conversion - Christianity |
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Five manuscript pages at end. |
Reproduction of original in: Massachusetts Historical Society Library. |
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UNISA996201963803316 |
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Autore |
Leeuwis Cees |
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Communication for rural innovation [[electronic resource] ] : rethinking agricultural extension / / Cees Leeuwis, with Anne van den Ban |
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Oxford, : Blackwell Science |
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Ames, Iowa, : Iowa State Press, for CTA, 2003 |
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1-281-21395-0 |
9786611213954 |
0-470-99523-8 |
1-4051-7647-4 |
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[3rd ed.] |
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1 online resource (426 p.) |
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LeeuwisCees |
BanA. W. van den |
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Agricultural extension work |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [382]-404) and index. |
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Communication for Rural Innovation: Rethinking Agricultural Extension; Contents; Preface; The CTA; PART 1 RETHINKING EXTENSION; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Challenges for agricultural extension practice; 1.1.1 Challenges for farmers and agriculture at large; 1.1.2 Reinventing extension; 1.1.3 In conclusion: a new societal function for extension; 1.2 Objectives and outline of this book; Questions for discussion; 2 From extension to communication for innovation; 2.1 Historical roots and evolving conceptions of extension; 2.1.1 Origins, early meanings and international terminology |
2.1.2 Evolving definitions2.2 Different types of communication services and strategies; 2.2.1 Basic rationale of different communication services and strategies; 2.3 Agricultural knowledge systems and other extension-related concepts; Questions for discussion; 3 The ethics and politics of communication for innovation; 3.1 The political implications of communication for innovation; 3.2 The acceptability of government communicative intervention; 3.3 The acceptability of non-governmental communicative intervention; 3.4 Professional standards |
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3.5 Dilemmas regarding ethics and politics: an exampleQuestions for discussion; 4 The role of communicative intervention in policy planning: instrumental and interactive approaches; 4.1 Top-down planning and instrumental communication; 4.1.1 'Blueprint' planning and problem solving; 4.1.2 The instrumental model of communicative intervention; 4.1.3 In conclusion; 4.2 Process management and interactive communication; 4.2.1 Process management towards innovation; 4.2.2 Arguments for an interactive model of communicative intervention; 4.2.3 In conclusion |
4.3 Shortcomings and conditions: the relation between interactive and instrumental approachesQuestions for discussion; PART 2 THE RELATIONS BETWEEN HUMAN PRACTICE, KNOWLEDGE AND COMMUNICATION; 5 Understanding human practices: the example of farming; 5.1 Different levels and domains of farming practice; 5.1.1 Farming practices at different hierarchical levels; 5.1.2 Different domains of farming practice; 5.1.3 Farming practices at different points in time; 5.2 Understanding the social nature of technical practices; 5.2.1 Evaluative frame of reference: the basis for reasoning about practices |
5.2.2 Perceived effectiveness of the social environment5.2.3 Perceived self-efficacy; 5.2.4 Social relationships and perceived social pressure; 5.2.5 The dynamics within the model; 5.3 Implications for communication for innovation; 5.3.1 The central role of knowledge and the need to be modest; 5.3.2 The relationship with different communication strategies and functions; 5.3.3 Communicative intervention must be 'tuned' to other communication processes; 5.3.4 The need to anticipate diversity among farmers; 5.3.5 Linking multiple socio-technical innovation processes |
5.3.6 The multi-layered character of technology and policy acceptance |
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This important book is the re-titled third edition of the extremely well received and widely used Agricultural Extension (van den Ban & Hawkins, 1988, 1996). Building on the previous editions, Communication for Rural Innovation maintains and adapts the insights and conceptual models of value today, while reflecting many new ideas, angles and modes of thinking concerning how agricultural extension is taught and carried through today. Since the previous edition of the book, the number and type of organisations that apply communicative strategies to foster change and development i |
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UNINA9910778608903321 |
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Future roles and opportunities for the U.S. Geological Survey [[electronic resource] /] / Committee on Future Roles, Challenges, and Opportunities for the U.S. Geological Survey, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, National Research Council |
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Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, c2001 |
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0-309-18311-1 |
1-280-18523-6 |
9786610185238 |
0-309-56336-4 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (189 p.) |
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Geological surveys - United States |
Earth sciences - United States |
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Livello bibliografico |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-162). |
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""FUTURE ROLES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY""; ""Copyright""; ""Contents""; ""Executive Summary""; ""A NATURAL SCIENCE AND INFORMATION AGENCY""; ""MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES""; ""Monitoring, Reporting, and Forecasting""; ""Assessing Resources""; ""Providing Geospatial Information""; ""NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ROLES""; ""IMPROVING EFFECTIVENESS""; ""Priority Setting""; ""Meeting Technical Needs""; ""Budget""; ""CONCLUSION""; ""1 Introduction""; ""VISION AND MISSION OF THE USGS""; ""STRATEGIC CHANGE AT THE USGS""; ""STUDY AND REPORT""; ""2 The Past and Present as a Prologue"" |
""THE PUBLIC DOMAIN AND THE USGS""""THE EVOLUTION OF THE USGS""; ""Changes in Society""; ""1879 to 1920""; ""1920-1975""; ""1975-Present""; ""Changes in Relationships Between Society and Science""; ""Changes Within the USGS""; ""THE USGS TODAY""; ""3 Future Societal Trends""; ""NATURAL RESOURCES""; ""Mineral Resources""; ""Energy Resources""; ""Water Resources""; ""Biological Resources""; ""ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES""; ""GLOBALIZATION AND NATIONAL |
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SECURITY""; ""SOCIETAL EXPECTATIONS AND THE DEMAND FOR INFORMATION""; ""SERVING THE UNDERSERVED POPULATION""; ""SUMMARY"" |
""4 Evolving to Meet National Needs""""ROLE OF THE USGS""; ""SERVING CUSTOMERS""; ""FUTURE PROGRAM EMPHASIS""; ""Integrative System Models""; ""The USGS as a Scientific Information Portal""; ""Other Program Areas""; ""INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES""; ""FUTURE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES""; ""Hazards""; ""Hydrologic Processes and Hazards""; ""Wildfires and Public Policy""; ""Environment""; ""Global Climate Change""; ""Climate Variability and Water Resources""; ""Links Between Geologic Processes and Human Health""; ""State of the Nation's Ecosystems""; ""Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems"" |
""Investigations to Support Wise Urban Development in the West""""Natural Resources""; ""Life Cycles of Ore Materials""; ""Geologic Frameworks for Transition to a Methane Fuel Economy""; ""TRANSITION TOWARD AN INTEGRATED NATURAL SCIENCE AND INFORMATION AGENCY""; ""SUMMARY""; ""5 Future Challenges""; ""PRIORITY SETTING""; ""RESEARCH PROGRAM""; ""EXTERNAL GUIDANCE""; ""HUMAN RESOURCES""; ""COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION""; ""Federal Partnerships""; ""Industry and University Partnerships""; ""External Grants Program""; ""Employee Exchanges""; ""REIMBURSABLE PROGRAMS""; ""BUDGET AND FUNDING"" |
""SUMMARY""""6 Preparing for the Future: Conclusions and Recommendations""; ""A NATURAL SCIENCE AND INFORMATION AGENCY""; ""MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES""; ""Monitoring, Reporting, and Forecasting""; ""Assessing Resources""; ""Providing Geospatial Information""; ""NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ROLES""; ""IMPROVING EFFECTIVENESS""; ""Priority Setting""; ""Meeting Technical Needs""; ""Budget""; ""SUMMARY""; ""REFERENCES""; ""Appendixes""; ""Appendix A Biographical Sketches of Committee Members""; ""Appendix B Oral Presentations and Written Statements Submitted to the Committee""; ""ORAL PRESENTATIONS"" |
""WRITTEN STATEMENTS"" |
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