Le paysage et l'artifice en géographie. De la physionomie terrestre au paysage humain chez Max Sorre, 1913-1958

This article proposes an historical look at the relationship between the landscape and culture through the writings of the geographer Max Sorre (1880-1962). He distinguished himself because of his early interest in the plant components of landscapes, he is also known for promoting a methodology based on the landscape in the discipline of geography. The article examines the different uses of this founding geographer's notion of the landscape: perceived first of all as the physiognomy of a relationship between (material) civilisation and a «natural» milieu, it is then defined by a more anthropological approach, which to a certain degree dissolves the specificity of the notion. In so doing, we recreate certain scholarly configurations which shed light on these evolutions. Although some of the notions put forward are innovative, namely in a didactic context, Max Sorre abandons the definition of geography as a science of the landscape to the benefit of a human ecology. He does not develop a substantial theoretical foundation on this topic nor does he build truly landscape-based analyses in view of a synthetic approach.Cet article propose un examen historique du rapport entre paysage et culture à travers les écrits du géographe Max Sorre (1880-1962). Se singularisant par un intérêt précoce pour la composante végétale des paysages, il est également connu pour sa promotion d'une méthodologie paysagère dans la discipline géographique. L'article examine différents usages de la notion de paysage chez ce géographe fondateur : appréhendé d'abord comme la physionomie d'un rapport entre une civilisation (matérielle) et un milieu « naturel », il s'énonce ensuite selon une conception plus anthropologique, laquelle dissout quelque peu la spécificité de la notion. Ce faisant, nous restituons certaines configurations savantes qui viennent éclairer ces évolutions. Si certaines propositions sont novatrices, notamment dans un contexte didactique, Max Sorre délaisse néanmoins une définition de la géographie comme science du paysage (au profit d'une écologie de l'homme). Il théorise peu cet objet et ne construit pas de véritables analyses paysagères dans une visée synthétique

En finir avec le genre de vie ? Une opposition épistémologique entre Pierre George et Max Sorre

Position de débat, GéopointL'article examine la controverse entre Pierre George et Max Sorre autour de la notion de "genre de vie"

Design and Implementation of ISO:9001 Standards at Sigma 6 Electronics, Inc.

ISO 9001 certification is a very long process that can take even the most dedicated team years to complete. For smaller companies such a process could be costly, confusing, and arduous. While many resources exist, it takes nearly the same amount of effort to tailor fit the examples as it does to create a whole new set. The purpose of this senior project is to research examples and help fit them to a small manufacturing company, Sigma 6 Electronics, Inc. An interlinked, or combined, quality manual/procedures were chosen to aid Sigma 6 Electronics through making the documentation clear and perfectly understandable. Through analysis of the data collected from manufacturing, it was determined that there was a large amount of variability in specific non-standard processes. The core of the ISO 9001 certification is the promotion of quality through standard processes and transparency. Through the application of the Quality Manual, Quality Operating Procedures, and Standard Work A3’s, Sigma 6 Electronics should see an increase in quality parts while maintaining a reasonable production level

Food Waste at Lewiston Middle School

In 2017, 30-40% of all food produced in the United States ended up in landfills and contributed to the country’s carbon footprint. At the same time, 13% of US households were food insecure. In Maine, however, that number rises to 15.7% and in the city of Lewiston, ME, it to 25.2%. Enough of the Lewiston population is affected by food insecurity to make the Lewiston School District eligible for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which guarantees free breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of socioeconomic background. As the only middle school in the district, Lewiston Middle School (LMS) receives this extra funding for all 800 of its seventh and eighth-grade students. Despite the fact that a quarter of the school population experiences food insecurity, we found that the cafeteria sends over 1,000 pounds of food waste a week to a landfill. In order to find potential recovery options for this food waste, and to reduce the school’s carbon footprint, we conducted informal surveys and a waste audit in the LMS cafeteria. This data was used to determine what percentage of the school’s total waste was food and therefore could be diverted from its path to the landfill. We used the EPA Food Recovery Hierarchy guidelines to help inform our recommendations. Based on our findings, we proposed three different methods for Lewiston Middle School to divert their food waste out of the landfill. These methods included establishing a shared table, giving the waste to a local pig farmer, and contracting with a local commercial composting company. We recommend that LMS combine two or all three of these recovery methods to best address food insecurity for its students, increase sustainability at the school, and reduce food waste

Le paysage et l’artifice en géographie

Cet article propose un examen historique du rapport entre paysage et culture à travers les écrits du géographe Max Sorre (1880-1962). Se singularisant par un intérêt précoce pour la composante végétale des paysages, il est également connu pour sa promotion d’une méthodologie paysagère dans la discipline géographique. L’article examine différents usages de la notion de paysage chez ce géographe fondateur : appréhendé d’abord comme la physionomie d’un rapport entre une civilisation (matérielle) et un milieu « naturel », il s’énonce ensuite selon une conception plus anthropologique, laquelle dissout quelque peu la spécificité de la notion. Ce faisant, nous restituons certaines configurations savantes qui viennent éclairer ces évolutions. Si certaines propositions sont novatrices, notamment dans un contexte didactique, Max Sorre délaisse néanmoins une définition de la géographie comme science du paysage (au profit d’une écologie de l’homme). Il théorise peu cet objet et ne construit pas de véritables analyses paysagères dans une visée synthétique.This article proposes an historical look at the relationship between the landscape and culture through the writings of the geographer Max Sorre (1880-1962). He distinguished himself because of his early interest in the plant components of landscapes, he is also known for promoting a methodology based on the landscape in the discipline of geography. The article examines the different uses of this founding geographer’s notion of the landscape: perceived first of all as the physiognomy of a relationship between (material) civilisation and a “natural” milieu, it is then defined by a more anthropological approach, which to a certain degree dissolves the specificity of the notion. In so doing, we recreate certain scholarly configurations which shed light on these evolutions. Although some of the notions put forward are innovative, namely in a didactic context, Max Sorre abandons the definition of geography as a science of the landscape to the benefit of a human ecology. He does not develop a substantial theoretical foundation on this topic nor does he build truly landscape-based analyses in view of a synthetic approach

The challenge pathway: a mixed methods evaluation of an innovative care model for the palliative and end-of-life care of people with dementia (innovative practice)

An innovative service for the palliative and end-of-life care of people with dementia was introduced at a UK hospice. This evaluation involved analysis of audit data, semi-structured interviews with project staff (n=3) and surveys of family carers (n=15) and professionals (n=20). The service has increased access to palliative, end-of-life care and other services. Improvements were reported in the knowledge, confidence and care skills of family carers and professionals. Carers felt better supported and it was perceived that the service enabled more patients to be cared for at home or in their usual place of care