Weber and church governance: religious practice and economic activity

The debate about the relationship between religion and economic activity in the wake of Weber has been cast largely in terms of belief and values. This article suggests an alternative focus on practice. It argues that taken for granted practices of church governance formed to-hand resources for the organization of economic activity. The argument is developed through an examination of the historical development of church governance practices in the Presbyterian Church of Scotland, with particular emphasis on the way in which theological belief gave rise to practices of accountability and record keeping. In turn such practices contributed to a ‘culture of organization’ which had implications for economic activity. A focus on governance practices can help to illuminate enduring patterns of difference in the organization of economic activity

A record of the Common Starling Sturnus vulgaris in Darwin, Northern Territory

Volume: 16Start Page: 26End Page: 2

Recent N.T. record of Red-necked Phalarope

Volume: 10Start Page: 17End Page: 1

The treatment of pernicious anaemia with liver and liver extract: written for the the Milner Fothergill Medal in Therapeutics, 1928

The scope of the present paper is defined in its title. It is intended to recount briefly the earlier views, on the place of diet in the treatment of Pernicious Anaemia; to indicate the reasons which led to the supposition,'on theoretical grounds, that a diet rich in liver might prove a valuable tnerapeutic measure; and finally to describe the results which ha/ve, in practice, attended the adoption of this mode of treatment, it is not proposed to discuss the question of aetiology, which, far from being clarified by this recent tnerapeutic advance, has been rendered, if possible, even more obscure than before.1. Treatment of patients suffering from Pernicious Anaemia with liver, or a suitable extract of liver, appears to bring about, in practically all cases, a prompt and complete remission.2. The commonest cause of an unsatisfactory result is the use of an insufficient quantity of liver. Complications, such as infection may retard the improvement, as also may previous repeated blood transfusions. Very rarely, a case may fail to respond to liver for no obvious reason, even although the diagnosis of Pernicious Anaemia appears to be correct3. Neural Symptoms usually improve, but to a less extent than those referable to other systems.4. The condition brought about by adequate liver treatment is one of "remission”, not "cure". Apart from the fact that relapse occurs if the treatment is discontinued, the patients (though symptomatic-well) continue to exhibit gastric achylia, and a somewhat abnormal condition of the blood as shown by measurement

Roosting of Yellow Wagtails near Darwin

Volume: 10Start Page: 18End Page: 1

Finding birds in Darwin, Kakadu and the Top End, Northern Territory, Australia

Contains detailed maps and site descriptions of a large number of accessible birdwatching sites within the Top End, including at least one site for every resident and migratory bird species within the Top End