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Environmental & Architectural Phenomenology Vol. 33, No. 1, Kansas State University. Architecture Department
Environmental & Architectural Phenomenology Vol. 33, No. 1, Kansas State University. Architecture Department
Environmental & Architectural Phenomenology
Besides “Items of interest,” and “citations received,” this issue includes the following items: Philosopher Quill R. Kukla’s City Living (Oxford Univ. Press, 2021); Phenomenologists Michael and Max van Manen’s Classical Writings for a Phenomenology of Practice (Routledge, 2021); Philosopher Sebastian Luft’s Subjectivity and Lifeworld in Transcendental Phenomenology (Northwestern Univ. Press, 2021, softcover); Philosopher Jeff Malpas’ Rethinking Dwelling (Bloomsbury, 2021); Architects Akkelies van Nes and Claudia Yamu’s Introduction to Space Syntax in Urban Studies (Springer, 2021, open-access). The issue also includes two essays: zoologist Stephen Wood’s consideration of becoming familiar with a natural place; and religious-studies scholar Harry Oldmeadow’s portrait of …
Frontline Extension Professionals & Covid-19: Supporting Household Food Security & Building Resilience, Mary T. Rodriguez
Frontline Extension Professionals & Covid-19: Supporting Household Food Security & Building Resilience, Mary T. Rodriguez
Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
The world was not prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic. It has tremendously impacted health and food systems around the world and the depth and breadth of its long-term effects are yet to be seen. The rates of those that will be in poverty and food insecure are significantly higher than the predictions pre-COVID. People are coping in any way that they can, at times in ways that will have lasting impacts on their households and communities. A community’s ability to absorb, adapt, and transform in the face of crisis can significantly impact how it is able to survive and thrive …
Examining Extension-Supported Rural Community Coalitions During Covid-19, Catherine Jones, Abigail Borron, Alexa Lamm, Catherine Dobbins, Ellen Farmer, Marsha Davis
Examining Extension-Supported Rural Community Coalitions During Covid-19, Catherine Jones, Abigail Borron, Alexa Lamm, Catherine Dobbins, Ellen Farmer, Marsha Davis
Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
Key informant interviews with extension-supported community coalition members in five rural communities during the COVID-19 pandemic were used to examine the unique characteristics of rural community resiliency in the face of a crisis based onthe community capitals framework. Using a thematic analysis, seven different human and material capitals were examined in community members’ reactions to a “black swan” event. Rural community coalition members shared their perspectives on the vitality of their community in the face of adversity which revealed obstacles extension professionals can support through community development efforts focused on building resiliency. The analysis identified three emergent themes: (1) juxtaposing …
Building Engagement In Facebook: A Case Study With Utah State University Extension Sustainability, Kenna R. Kesler, Kelsey Hall, Debra Spielmaker, Roslynn G. H. Brain Mccann
Building Engagement In Facebook: A Case Study With Utah State University Extension Sustainability, Kenna R. Kesler, Kelsey Hall, Debra Spielmaker, Roslynn G. H. Brain Mccann
Journal of Applied Communications
In order to stay relevant in an online world, Extension must properly use social networking platforms to effectively reach diverse audiences regarding agricultural and natural resource issues. However, few studies have focused on how Extension uses Facebook to effectively accomplish its goal. This study’s purpose was to explore how Utah State University Extension Sustainability uses Facebook to engage followers. The researchers conducted a quantitative content analysis of 504 messages posted to the USU Extension Sustainability Facebook page. Graphics and links were the most common post characteristics used by the organization. Text-only posts and posts containing videos were utilized the least. …