Exegesis and method in Hilary of Poitiers

The purpose of the thesis is to analyse Hilary's interpretation of the Bible, particularly in his strictly exegetical works, in order to clarify the relationship betucen his exegetical method and his systematic theology as a whole.First the development of the commentary structure in the history of interpretation is traced, with particular reference "to matters of structure and interijretation relevant to Hilary's own work. There follows an analysis of the commentary on St. Matthew's Gospel, and of the central role of the interaction of literary structure and basic theological conception in the interpretation of the texts.Attention then turns to the Be Trinitate, in which the interplay of exegesis and theology in the rather different relationship arising from more strictly systematic theology is examined. This study then serves as a guide to consideration of the relationship in Hilary's exegesis of the Psalms.The results may be summarised as follows: beginning from the traditional western exegetical techniques in the work on 3t. Matthew, Hilary develops, with the aid of the theological concentration on the incarnation in the Be 'Trinitate, a greater versatility in the use of new techniques, some from the eastern tradition, the latest stages being exemplified in the work on the Psalms.After the assessment of the various stages of development Use other side if necessary. an attempt is made to relate the problem of exegesis and method in Hilary to similar problems in contemporary theology, and to indicate areas in which the use of patristic texts nay assist the development of solutions to modern problems

Banking collapse and restructuring in Indonesia, 1997-2001

Most of Indonesia’s banking system collapsed during the 1997–98 financial and economic crisis. We estimate that the net cost to taxpayers of the government’s blanket guarantee of banks’ liabilities, issued in February 1998, is about 40 per cent of annual GDP. Large banks fared worse in the crisis than small ones and state banks fared worse than private ones. Despite this, and despite the fact that bank capital turned out to have been inadequate, the government reduced the capital requirements for all banks, transferred the assets of closed banks, together with the lowest quality loans of those that were recapitalized, to a state-owned holding company, and thus excluded the private sector from participating in the process of liquidating these assets. The government offered to recapitalize several banks jointly with the private sector, but participation was restricted to the former owners, and even they could only participate on very unfavorable terms. As a result, too many banks were closed, too many nationalized and several were unnecessarily merged. We propose a more market oriented approach that would have strengthened banks by raising capital requirements and also minimized fiscal costs by auctioning those that failed to meet these requirements. In the case of insolvent banks, bidders should have been invited to submit tenders for taking over both their assets and liabilities. In all cases, bidders should have been able to choose between liquidating banks and keeping them operational, after injecting enough cash to meet the new capital adequacy requirements

Institutionalization as a contributing factor in antisocial behaviour : implications for statutory social work practice

Bibliography: pages 211-235.This study looks at the role of statutory social work practice within the framework of current South African legislation. The implications of this legislation for persons exhibiting antisocial behaviour were examined in the light of institutional and community-based management options. An overview of the literature is presented in order to place the concepts of institutional care, community-based options and legal reform in perspective. These literature studies provided the framework for an exploratory survey of 70 purposely sampled statutory social work clients, with a view to re-examining institutionalization as a possible contributing factor in their antisocial behaviour. Using a structured interview schedule, the Researcher elicited information concerning the respondents' histories of institutionalization, their evaluations of its effects and other possible factors contributing to their antisocial behaviour. The outcome of the study confirmed the major research question, namely that institutionalization could be regarded as a contributing factor in antisocial behaviour. Conversely, the findings reflected major literature surveys which stated that institutionalization has an adaptive potential for certain client systems. Results flowing from both negative and positive factors are mediated by the characteristics of the institution; by those who are institutionalized, and by other factors which precede, coexist with or follow institutionalization. The study supports the preferential use of community-based alternatives in statutory social work as well as providing guidelines for institutional reform and future research

Modeling the Impacts of Sea Level Rise in Coastal Virginia at Multiple Scales

Relative sea level is increasing along the Mid-Atlantic coast of the United States and the rate of relative sea level rise (ΔRSL) for Coastal Virginia is approximately double the rate of global sea level rise (ΔSLRG)(1). The potential impacts posed to communities by ΔRSL are best understood by examining the spatial relationship between the upper limits of ocean-connected waters and the geographic positioning of critical natural and societal assets. This research examines this problem at three spatial scales to quantify the impacts of ΔRSL and storm flooding events on (i) structural and transportation infrastructure for the tide-influenced coastal zone of Virginia, (ii) physical and socioeconomic assets in Hampton Roads, and (iii) critical infrastructure at Port of Virginia’s Norfolk International Terminal South (NITS). Spatial modeling of future sea level rise produced data and maps of potential inundation and provided an assessment of impacts to land areas, roadways, and buildings throughout coastal Virginia. The total land area predicted to be inundated by sea level rise was 424 square miles (682 km2) in 2040, 534 square miles (859 km2) in 2060, and 649 square miles (1044 km2) in 2080. Modeling of a Category 1 hurricane (like Florence in 2018) making landfall near Virginia Beach and travelling westward through Hampton Roads with future ΔRSL of +1.5 feet (.46 m) and +3 feet (.91 m) predicted significant flooding and physical damages, including impairment to critical emergency services such as police, fire, and emergency medical transport. Modeling of hurricane storm surge with future ΔRSL to predict potential flooding at Port of Virginia’s NITS facility proved to be an effective screening tool for estimating current and future risk to critical facilities. Modeling revealed a near-linear pattern of vulnerability wherein the surface area predicted to be inundated by storms of identical category progressively increased as sea level increased. The multi-scale, -source, and -temporal techniques developed in this inundation modeling research provide data and replicable methodologies that others may use as a proven platform to calculate potential losses of natural resource, property, economy, and life resulting from inundation resulting from ΔRSL

George Wharton Rice Correspondence

Entry is typed resume with biographical information

George Arthur Merrill Correspondence

Entries include a biography, a large photographic portrait, and a typed letter on California School of Mechanical Arts stationery

George Albert Ernst Correspondence

Entries include biographical information and an appreciative handwritten letter on personal stationery

Care transitions for older patients with musculoskeletal disorders: continuity from the providers’ perspective

<p><strong>Introduction</strong>: Care transitions are a common and frequently adverse aspect of health care, resulting in a high-risk period for both care quality and patient safety. Patients who have complex care needs and undergo treatment in multiple care settings, such as older patients with musculoskeletal disorders, may be at higher risk for poor care transitions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Key informant interviews were used to gather in-depth information on transitional care issues, particularly those which impact informational continuity, from the perspective of a range of health professionals (η=17) in care settings relevant to the care continuum of older patients with hip fractures.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> Three transitional care themes were identified; medical complexity impacts care trajectories, larger circles of care can be both beneficial and challenging, and a variety of channels and modes are required for meaningful information exchange. Many issues cut across each care setting, and address challenges to informational continuity among and between health care providers, patients, and caregivers.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Medical complexity enlarges the circle of care which challenges care continuity. There may be fundamental elements which, regardless of care setting, strengthen transitional care quality. Standardized transitional care processes might help to offset informational discontinuity across care settings as a result of this population's larger circles of care.</p