Gender and geography in the United Kingdom, 1980-2006

This paper discusses the progress of feminist geography in the UK over the past 25 years. The first part of the paper refers to the earlier books and articles to establish key «moments» in the development of feminist geography in the UK; the second part goes on to document more recent developments in feminist geography such as the adoption of the concept of gender identity; the third section attempts to illustrate the main developments in feminist geography in the UK through reference to my own area of research, rural geography. Finally the paper briefly examines, by way of conclusion, the development of feminist geography in the UK in the context of teaching.Aquest article presenta l'evolució de la geografia feminista al Regne Unit en els darrers vint-i-cinc anys. La primera part de l'article es refereix als primers llibres i articles per tal d'establir els «moments» clau en el desenvolupament de la geografia feminista al Regne Unit; la segona part documenta la recerca més recent en geografia feminista, com ara l'adopció del concepte d'identitat de gènere; la tercera secció pretén il·lustrar els principals treballs realitzats en relació amb la meva àrea de recerca, la geografia rural. I, finalment, a manera de conclusió, l'article examina el desenvolupament de la geografia feminista en el camp de l'ensenyament.Este artículo presenta la evolución de la geografía feminista en el Reino Unido en los últimos veinticinco años. La primera parte del artículo se refiere a los primeros libros y artículos, a fin de establecer los «momentos» clave en el desarrollo de la geografía feminista en el Reino Unido; la segunda parte documenta la investigación más reciente en geografía feminista, como la adopción del concepto de identidad de género; la tercera sección pretende ilustrar los principales trabajos realizados en relación con mi área de investigación, la geografía rural. Y, finalmente, a modo de conclusión, el artículo examina el desarrollo de la geografía feminista en el Reino Unido en el campo de la enseñanza.Cet article presente l'évolution de la géographie feministe au Royaume Uni pendant les derniers 25 ans. La première partie de l'article fait référence aux premiers livres et articles afin d'établir les «moments» clé du développement de la géographie feministe au Royaume Uni; la deuxième partie documente la recherche la plus récente, telle que l'adoption du concept d'identité de genre; la troisième section a pour but d'illustrer les principaux travails concernant mon domaine de recherche, la géographie rurale. Finalement, en guise de conclusion, l'article examine le développement de la géographie feministe dans le domaine de l'enseignement

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'I am pleased to shop somewhere that is fighting the supermarkets a little bit' : A cultural political economy of alternative food networks

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Gender and geography : developments in the United Kingdom 1980-2006

This paper outlines the progress of feminist geography in the UK over the past 25 years, drawing on just some of the rich texts that have been produced. It charts the development of the sub-discipline through the key theoretical shifts. Within this discussion it pays particular attention to recent developments in feminist geography in the UK. It examines the ways in which geographers have adopted the concept of gender identity enabling them to explore more effectively the differing experiences between and within genders. The paper also shows how work on sexuality and the body has had a growing influence on the study of gender and on the construction and experience of identity. Using the example of rural geography, the paper goes on to explore how feminist approaches have influenced a particular sub-area of geography over the past 30 years. The paper ends by asserting that while there is much to celebrate in the development of feminist geography in the UK, there is still a need for a continued emphasis on gender equality.Cet article trace le développement de la géographie féministe en Grande-Bretagne ces 25 dernières années, en s’appuyant sur un nombre de textes significatifs. Il montre l’évolution de la sous-discipline à travers des avancées théoriques majeures et met en évidence la façon dont les géographes anglais ont adopté le concept d’identité de genre. Cela leur a permis d’explorer plus efficacement les différentes expériences entre et parmi les genres. L’article démontre comment des recherches sur la sexualité et les corps ont influencé l’étude de genre ainsi que la construction et l’expérience d’identité. L’exemple de la géographie rurale sert à montrer comment des approches féministes ont fait évoluer la géographie humaine ces 30 dernières années. L’article se termine avec un mot de caution. Bien que la croissance de la géographie féministe en Grande-Bretagne soit à célébrer, le besoin d’insister sur l’égalité de genres est toujours présent

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‘I am pleased to shop somewhere that is fighting the supermarkets a little bit’. A cultural political economy of alternative food networks

This paper conducts a cultural political economy (CPE) analysis of consumers’ semiotic and material construals of alternative food networks (AFN). It starts by outlining, in the context of debate over AFN, why CPE is a useful analytical tool. The collection of talk data from 40 respondents, and food consumption data from 20 respondents, is outlined and explained. Talk data reveal that interviewees construe conventional and alternative food networks differently based on values relating to food quality judgements, provenance and trust, and alternativeness. Consumption data demonstrate respondents’ material engagement with conventional and, to a lesser extent, alternative food networks. The paper concludes that CPE is a productive framework for analysing AFN qua a subaltern economic imaginary, and that it can help to set them on ‘firmer’ ground, both ontologically and normatively

Predicting the peak growth velocity in the individual child: validation of a new growth model

Predicting the peak growth velocity in an individual patient with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is essential or determining the prognosis of the disorder and timing of the (surgical) treatment. Until the present time, no accurate method has been found to predict the timing and magnitude of the pubertal growth spurt in the individual child. A mathematical model was developed in which the partial individual growth velocity curve was linked to the generic growth velocity curve. The generic curve was shifted and stretched or shrunk, both along the age axis and the height velocity axis. The individual age and magnitude of the PGV were obtained from the new predicted complete growth velocity curve. Predictions were made using 2, 1.5, 1 and 0.5 years of the available longitudinal data of the individual child, starting at different ages. The predicted values of 210 boys and 162 girls were compared to the child’s own original values of the PGV. The individual differences were compared to differences obtained when using the generic growth velocity curve as a standard. Using 2 years of data as input for the model, all predictions of the age of the PGV in boys and girls were significantly better in comparison to using the generic values. Using only 0.5 years of data as input, the predictions with a starting age from 13 to 15.5 years in boys and from 9.5 to 14.5 years in girls were significantly better. Similar results were found for the predictions of the magnitude of the PGV. This model showed highly accurate results in predicting the individual age and magnitude of the PGV, which can be used in the treatment of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

2006-2007 Drake Memorial Library Annual Report

2006-2007 annual report of Drake Memorial Library of The College at Brockport

Treatment compliance and effectiveness of a cognitive behavioural intervention for low back pain : a complier average causal effect approach to the BeST data set

Background: Group cognitive behavioural intervention (CBI) is effective in reducing low-back pain and disability in comparison to advice in primary care. The aim of this analysis was to investigate the impact of compliance on estimates of treatment effect and to identify factors associated with compliance. Methods: In this multicentre trial, 701 adults with troublesome sub-acute or chronic low-back pain were recruited from 56 general practices. Participants were randomised to advice (control n = 233) or advice plus CBI (n = 468). Compliance was specified a priori as attending a minimum of three group sessions and the individual assessment. We estimated the complier average causal effect (CACE) of treatment. Results: Comparison of the CACE estimate of the mean treatment difference to the intention-to-treat (ITT) estimate at 12 months showed a greater benefit of CBI amongst participants compliant with treatment on the Roland Morris Questionnaire (CACE: 1.6 points, 95% CI 0.51 to 2.74; ITT: 1.3 points, 95% CI 0.55 to 2.07), the Modified Von Korff disability score (CACE: 12.1 points, 95% CI 6.07 to 18.17; ITT: 8.6 points, 95% CI 4.58 to 12.64) and the Modified von Korff pain score (CACE: 10.4 points, 95% CI 4.64 to 16.10; ITT: 7.0 points, 95% CI 3.26 to 10.74). People who were non-compliant were younger and had higher pain scores at randomisation. Conclusions: Treatment compliance is important in the effectiveness of group CBI. Younger people and those with more pain are at greater risk of non-compliance