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Urban History For Planners, Carl Abbott Jan 2006

Urban History For Planners, Carl Abbott

Urban Studies and Planning Faculty Publications and Presentations

This article analyzes the conceptual and historiographic differences between the closely related fields of urban history and planning history. It reviews the origins of urban history as a distinct field and argues that work in urban history falls into three broad categories dealing with civic life, individual and group relations, and the physical evolution of urban places. It identifies topics that are particularly fruitful and generate new scholarship, and suggests ways in which each of these realms of urban history raises questions of relevance to urban planning and urban policy.

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Science And Intractable Conflict, Connie P. Ozawa Jan 2006

Science And Intractable Conflict, Connie P. Ozawa

Urban Studies and Planning Faculty Publications and Presentations

Using illustrative examples, this article describes how science and other types of information often are used in an attempt to settle Conflict. Expectations for science to arbitrate differences may be misplaced, however, and such misuse of science can aggravate and exacerbate Conflict. Instead, effective resolution may be facilitated by focusing on facts that matter, acknowledging the value of varied sorts and sources of information, and recognizing scientific uncertainty.

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Editorial Jan 2006

Editorial

Contemporary Aesthetics (Journal Archive)

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Paradoxes And Puzzles: Appreciating Gardens And Urban Nature, Stephanie Ross Jan 2006

Paradoxes And Puzzles: Appreciating Gardens And Urban Nature, Stephanie Ross

Contemporary Aesthetics (Journal Archive)

To explore our appreciation of gardens and urban nature, I propose a recursive definition of original or wild nature together with guidelines for discerning degrees of naturalness. Arguing (contra Robert Elliott) that nature can be restored as well as degraded, I characterize four varieties of urban nature - interrupted, altered, constructed, and virtual. I build on Stan Godlovitch's comments about scale to suggest two modes of appreciation - macroscopic and fine-focused. I close by discussing some particular examples - parks, environmental art, gardens - and drawing some conclusions for the appreciation of vernacular gardens.[1]

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Interrupting Danto's Farewell Party Arrangements: Comments For Grigoriev, Kalle Puolakka Jan 2006

Interrupting Danto's Farewell Party Arrangements: Comments For Grigoriev, Kalle Puolakka

Contemporary Aesthetics (Journal Archive)

This paper is a response to Serge Grigoriev's article "Living Art, Defining Value: Artworks and Mere Real Things" (Contemporary Aesthetics Volume 3, 2005) in which he develops Joseph Margolis' provocative Danto-criticism. He especially criticizes Danto's art-philosophical starting point, the problem of indiscernibles, claiming that it presupposes an objective value judgment that cannot be maintained and that it misrepresents the way in which people interact with art. In this article, Grigoriev's argument is found lacking mainly on two grounds. First, it overlooks where the source of Danto's starting point lies; and second, I argue that it does not lead to the …

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Musical Experience As Aesthetic: What Cost The Label?, Wayne Bowman Jan 2006

Musical Experience As Aesthetic: What Cost The Label?, Wayne Bowman

Contemporary Aesthetics (Journal Archive)

This brief essay draws upon a number of themes introduced in Carolyn Korsmeyer's recent book Gender and Aesthetics: An Introduction (New York: Routledge, 2004; ISBN: 0415266599). It does not attempt a comprehensive or critical review of her book; instead it focuses selectively on certain of her points in order to raise concerns of some significance to the music education discipline and, perhaps, to philosophical aesthetics. [1]

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A "Social Dimension" In European Private Law?: The Call For Setting A Progressive Agenda, Ugo Mattei, Fernanda Nicola Jan 2006

A "Social Dimension" In European Private Law?: The Call For Setting A Progressive Agenda, Ugo Mattei, Fernanda Nicola

Faculty Scholarship

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The Rhetoric Of Disputes In The Courts, The Media, And The Legislature, Geoffrey C. Hazard Jr. Jan 2006

The Rhetoric Of Disputes In The Courts, The Media, And The Legislature, Geoffrey C. Hazard Jr.

Faculty Scholarship

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Responsibilities Of Judges And Advocates In Civil And Common Law: Some Lingering Misconceptions Concerning Civil Lawsuits, Geoffrey C. Hazard Jr., Angelo Dondi Jan 2006

Responsibilities Of Judges And Advocates In Civil And Common Law: Some Lingering Misconceptions Concerning Civil Lawsuits, Geoffrey C. Hazard Jr., Angelo Dondi

Faculty Scholarship

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Horizontal Political Externalities The Supply And Demand Of Disaster Management, Ben Depoorter Jan 2006

Horizontal Political Externalities The Supply And Demand Of Disaster Management, Ben Depoorter

Faculty Scholarship

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Constitutional Thematics And The Peculiar Federal Marriage Amendment, Scott Dodson Jan 2006

Constitutional Thematics And The Peculiar Federal Marriage Amendment, Scott Dodson

Faculty Scholarship

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Keynote Address: Want Gender Equality? Die Childless At Thirty, Joan C. Williams Jan 2006

Keynote Address: Want Gender Equality? Die Childless At Thirty, Joan C. Williams

Faculty Scholarship

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Caregivers In The Courtroom: The Growing Trend Of Family Responsibilities Discrimination, Joan C. Williams, Stephanie Bornstein Jan 2006

Caregivers In The Courtroom: The Growing Trend Of Family Responsibilities Discrimination, Joan C. Williams, Stephanie Bornstein

Faculty Scholarship

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Family Responsibilities Discrimination: What Plaintiffs' Attorneys, Management Attorneys And Employees Need To Know, Joan C. Williams, Cynthia Thomas Calvert Jan 2006

Family Responsibilities Discrimination: What Plaintiffs' Attorneys, Management Attorneys And Employees Need To Know, Joan C. Williams, Cynthia Thomas Calvert

Faculty Scholarship

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Brief Of Constitutional Law Professors David L. Faigman And Ashutosh A. Bhagwat, Et Al., As Amici Curiae In Support Of Respondents In Gonzales V. Carhart And Gonzales V. Planned Parenthood, Nos. 05€€Œ830, 05€€Œ1382 (Introduction And Published Brief To United States Supreme Court), Ashutosh Bhagwat, David L. Faigman, Kathryn M. Davis Jan 2006

Brief Of Constitutional Law Professors David L. Faigman And Ashutosh A. Bhagwat, Et Al., As Amici Curiae In Support Of Respondents In Gonzales V. Carhart And Gonzales V. Planned Parenthood, Nos. 05€€Œ830, 05€€Œ1382 (Introduction And Published Brief To United States Supreme Court), Ashutosh Bhagwat, David L. Faigman, Kathryn M. Davis

Faculty Scholarship

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Amicus Brief Of Constitutional Law Professors David L. Faigman And Ashutosh A. Bhagwat, Et Al. In The Case Of Gonzales V. Carhart, David L. Faigman, Ashutosh Bhagwat, Kathryn M. Davis Jan 2006

Amicus Brief Of Constitutional Law Professors David L. Faigman And Ashutosh A. Bhagwat, Et Al. In The Case Of Gonzales V. Carhart, David L. Faigman, Ashutosh Bhagwat, Kathryn M. Davis

Faculty Scholarship

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The Heart Of The Matter: Aligning Curriculum, Pedagogy And Engagement In Higher Education, Kevin Kecskes, Seanna Kerrigan, Judy Patton Jan 2006

The Heart Of The Matter: Aligning Curriculum, Pedagogy And Engagement In Higher Education, Kevin Kecskes, Seanna Kerrigan, Judy Patton

Public Administration Faculty Publications and Presentations

This essay explores the themes of curriculum and pedagogy, as outlined by the editors of this special edition, in the context of Portland State University's institutional transformation. We elucidate select mechanisms that support curricular-community interactions, known at PSU as "community-based learning." In doing so we discuss how CBL and other civic engagement strategies relate to the disciplines, departments, and interdisciplinary work as well as how these various collaborative approaches affect pedagogy and epistemology at PSU.

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African American Parents In The Search Stage Of College Choice: Unintentional Contributions To The Female To Male College Enrollment Gap, Michael J. Smith, Michael Fleming Jan 2006

African American Parents In The Search Stage Of College Choice: Unintentional Contributions To The Female To Male College Enrollment Gap, Michael J. Smith, Michael Fleming

Education Faculty Publications and Presentations

A serious imbalance exists in today’s African American undergraduate student population where women far outnumber men. Although at the macro level political, sociological, and economic forces frame this gender enrollment gap, scant research has explored micro level influences such as parents and parenting. This study uses a qualitative methodology and Hossler’s model of college choice to examine African American parent involvement during the search stage. The study found that the parents, who were mostly female, had higher aspirations for daughters, encouraged daughters to consider four-year colleges more often, but showed equal levels of tangible support for sons and daughters. The …

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Why Public Performances Of James Joyce's Works Are Not A Thing Of The Past, Robert Spoo Jan 2006

Why Public Performances Of James Joyce's Works Are Not A Thing Of The Past, Robert Spoo

Articles, Chapters in Books and Other Contributions to Scholarly Works

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Montana At The Crossroads, Judith Royster Jan 2006

Montana At The Crossroads, Judith Royster

Articles, Chapters in Books and Other Contributions to Scholarly Works

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Indian Tribal Rights To Groundwater, Judith Royster Jan 2006

Indian Tribal Rights To Groundwater, Judith Royster

Articles, Chapters in Books and Other Contributions to Scholarly Works

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The Doctrine Of Equivalents: Becoming A Derelict On The Waters Of Patent Law, Charles Adams Jan 2006

The Doctrine Of Equivalents: Becoming A Derelict On The Waters Of Patent Law, Charles Adams

Articles, Chapters in Books and Other Contributions to Scholarly Works

The doctrine of equivalents expands the scope of patent protection in some circumstances to cover variations of the invention that are not within the literal terms of the claims. While there is no statutory basis for the doctrine of equivalents, and it has been characterized as an anomaly, the Supreme Court has repeatedly reaffirmed the doctrine over the past 150 years. Although the Supreme Court and the lower federal courts continue to recognize the doctrine of equivalents, they have not clearly defined the circumstances in which it is available, nor demarcated the extent to which it expands the scope of …

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Safeguarding The Interests Of Children In Intercountry Adoption: Assessing The Gatekeepers, Marianne Blair Jan 2006

Safeguarding The Interests Of Children In Intercountry Adoption: Assessing The Gatekeepers, Marianne Blair

Articles, Chapters in Books and Other Contributions to Scholarly Works

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Understanding The Insurance Policy Appraisal Clause: A Four-Step Program, Johnny Parker Jan 2006

Understanding The Insurance Policy Appraisal Clause: A Four-Step Program, Johnny Parker

Articles, Chapters in Books and Other Contributions to Scholarly Works

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Hospitality: How A Biblical Virtue Could Transform United States Immigration Policy, Elizabeth Mccormick, Patrick Mccormick Jan 2006

Hospitality: How A Biblical Virtue Could Transform United States Immigration Policy, Elizabeth Mccormick, Patrick Mccormick

Articles, Chapters in Books and Other Contributions to Scholarly Works

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Variation In The Response Of Crustacean Zooplankton Species Richness And Composition To The Invasive Predator Bythotrephes Longimanus, Angela L. Strecker, Shelley E. Arnott, Norman D. Yan, Robert Girard Jan 2006

Variation In The Response Of Crustacean Zooplankton Species Richness And Composition To The Invasive Predator Bythotrephes Longimanus, Angela L. Strecker, Shelley E. Arnott, Norman D. Yan, Robert Girard

Environmental Science and Management Faculty Publications and Presentations

The predacious invertebrate Bythotrephes longimanus has invaded >90 freshwater lakes in North America. There is some evidence that B. longimanus has a negative effect on summer zooplankton species richness; however, no study has examined the effect of B. longimanus throughout the ice-free season in more than one lake. We visited 10 invaded and 4 reference lakes every 2 weeks from May to September, collecting B. longimanus, crustacean zooplankton, and water chemistry samples. Composite samples were pooled across the study season for each lake. Bythotrephes longimanus significantly reduced cladoceran species richness, diversity, and abundance, and the total zooplankton community also exhibited …

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Changes In Riparian Vegetation Buffers In Response To Development In Three Oregon Cities, J. Alan Yeakley, Connie P. Ozawa, A. M. Hook Jan 2006

Changes In Riparian Vegetation Buffers In Response To Development In Three Oregon Cities, J. Alan Yeakley, Connie P. Ozawa, A. M. Hook

Environmental Science and Management Faculty Publications and Presentations

Riparian vegetation buffer loss was investigated for three cities with contrasting local regulatory controls in urbanizing northwest Oregon. The cities examined were Hillsboro, Oregon City and Portland, all having experienced high rates of population increase in the 1990s. All cities are covered under Oregon’s land use law that provides goals for the protection of open space and natural resources. On the municipality level, regulatory controls in Portland included a system of environmental zoning for riparian area protection, while regulatory controls on development in riparian areas in Hillsboro and Oregon City were less stringent. Digital aerial photographs covering buffer areas within …

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Trends In Vacant Single Family Land Values Portland, Oregon 1990 To 2005, John L. Hall, Gerard C. Mildner Jan 2006

Trends In Vacant Single Family Land Values Portland, Oregon 1990 To 2005, John L. Hall, Gerard C. Mildner

Center for Urban Studies Publications and Reports

The purpose of this report is to summarize price trends from 1990 to 2005 in vacant land zoned for single family development in the Portland region. While regional housing prices are compiled, tracked, and reported on a regular basis by sources like the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS), information on trends in vacant land sales remains dispersed among independent builders, county assessors, and appraisers. As a consequence, while current and accurate information exits to inform a discussion about regional and local housing policy, relatively limited information exists on which to base discussions of regional and local land policies.

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Of Batcaves And Clock-Towers: Living Damaged Lives In Gotham City, James B. South Jan 2006

Of Batcaves And Clock-Towers: Living Damaged Lives In Gotham City, James B. South

Philosophy Faculty Research and Publications

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The Impact Of Personality And Affect On College Students' Motives For Marijuana Use, Lindsey W. Hawkins Jan 2006

The Impact Of Personality And Affect On College Students' Motives For Marijuana Use, Lindsey W. Hawkins

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Previous research has examined the relationship between motives for drinking and alcohol use. However, less research has been conducted on the relationship between motives for marijuana use and marijuana use/problems. This study attempted to examine what predictors of marijuana use and problems are mediated by motives for marijuana use. Prior research has identified several predictors of marijuana use including psychological distress, expectancies, sensation seeking, and various personality factors. In addition, previous studies have suggested that use-related problems are not merely a function of how much of a substance one consumes, but also one's motivation for using that substance. The current …

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