Contingent constellations: African urban complexity seen through the workings of a Ghanaian bus station

In this article, I explore the intricate relationship between regulation and contingency in processes of urban economic organisation by focusing on the workings of a central bus station in Accra, Ghana. After introducing the position of the station in Ghana’s urban economy and transport infrastructure, I set out its internal regulative arrangements in relation to larger socio-economic and political constellations the practices of the station workers are contingent upon. Next, I turn the analysis around and describe the ways in which people accommodate themselves within, exploit and thereby co-produce emergent contingencies. The focus on the station, I suggest, offers a window into the complex constituents of niche economic practices that prevail in many spheres of African cities and allows a nuanced reflection on the incongruous and undetermined dynamics of everyday urban ‘becomings.’     

The political economy of targeting – a critical review

The political economy models of targeting postulate that going universal is a win‐win situation, for the poor and the middle class, as well as those who are in power. This article critically discusses the assumptions behind the political economy arguments of targeting and tests whether a universal mechanism is bound to politically excel in a low‐income country context. On the basis of attitudinal surveys with the urban, rural and student population in Zambia, we do not find any support for the predictions of the political economy models. We discuss the assumptions of the political economy models in the light of these findings and consider potentially decisive parameters that the models currently do not incorporate.     

Trust and health in Eastern Europe: Conceptions of a new society

Little attention has been paid to why trends and levels of mortality and morbidity differ in Eastern Europe and few studies have addressed people's own perceptions of their new political system – perceptions which per se may be important for social development. The aim of the present study was to analyse the extent to which trust and economic circumstances affect self‐rated health in Poland, Estonia and Russia and how much health differences between the countries can be explained by these factors. A better economy and higher trust were related to better individual health, while economic factors seemed most important for inter‐country differences. It is probable that both institutional factors and individual perceptions contribute to people's well‐being, but in terms of social policy, an improved welfare system may be the most effective way forward.     

Based on a literature review of rural finance development

A normal and healthy rural financial system for the rural economy sustained and rapid development has an important role in safeguarding . Despite years of reform of rural finance system has made signif...     

论传统文化与大学生核心价值观的培育

五千年生生不息的历史文化积淀是中华民族的根和魂。新时代高校如何用优秀传统文化涵养社会主义核心价值观,成为必须解决的重要课题。文章以山西警官高等专科学校2012、2013级学生为对象,进行了深入调查与研究,着重从教育改革新理念的树立、理想信念教育的加强、加大传统文化教育软硬件设施的投入和多元化教学渠道的开辟等四个方面进行了初步探索。文章认为传统文化教育与大学生社会主义核心价值观培育具有内在统一性。     

“Post-Gay” Yet? The Relevance of the Lesbian and Gay Scene to Same-Sex Attracted Young People in Contemporary Australia

In recent years, the lesbian and gay “scene” of bars, nightclubs, and dance parties has been undergoing a structural decline in many Western cities. This article aimed to examine the relevance of the scene to same-sex attracted young adults amid these changes. An online survey was conducted with 572 same-sex attracted young women and men in Sydney. Only a minority of respondents participated in the scene at least weekly (16%), and the majority did not regard the scene as important to their leisure time (60%). However, respondents valued the scene as a space to connect with other same-sex attracted people and display same-sex affection without fear of hostility. Lesbian and gay identified respondents tended to be more socially engaged with the scene compared to other same-sex attracted respondents. The findings suggest that while the scene continues to be valued by many same-sex attracted young people, improved social attitudes have made participating in the scene less of an imperative.     

论《吕氏春秋》农学思想与《周易》及《老子》

《吕氏春秋》倡导重农的政策思想主要是对《老子》“圣人之治”理论的继承和发展，体现在：“朴”的政治哲学，“不尚贤”的政治主张和老子“小国寡民”的政治情怀。《老子》与《吕氏春秋》之间有两条主轴贯穿始终：一是以老子政治哲学为主的道家“无为”思想，《吕氏春秋》将其浸透在重农政策中；二是《周易》、《老子》思维方式在《吕氏春秋》中的体现，具体表现在《吕氏春秋》的言说方式和言说内容具有正反相合、注重“天地人”三者融通与和谐的整体性思维特点。而《周易》、《老子》的流传与演变，为《吕氏春秋》的思想内容、思维方式和言说特点提供了方便之门。     

黔东南苗族侗族传统村落保护发展对策研究

随着乡村“过疏化”蔓延，我国传统村落正在急剧消失。为应对这一危机，2012年国家启动了“中国传统村落”名录保护工程。黔东南作为我国传统村落分布最密集、保存最完整、最具民族特色的地区，虽然对加强传统村落保护传承已成共识，但在实现路径上地方政府与村民仍存分歧。黔东南传统村落保护开发利用，需要注意以下几点：一要尊重村民生产生活需求；二要尊重传统村落生成规律；三要保持传统村落的完整性；四要保持传统村落的真实性；五要保持传统村落的延续性；六要挖掘传统村落的典型性。同时，应积极落实国家项目；实行严格的保护措施；加强传统村落日常管理；着力改善生产生活条件；培育发展“农文旅”特色经济。     

传统藏戏的审美张力分析

传统藏戏将教化性和审美性融合统一，形成了具有无限延展的审美空间，被藏民族一代代接受和传承。传统藏戏的多种元素彼此之间相互对抗、冲突和矛盾，形成具有张力的审美空间和强大的审美冲击力，使接受者产生共鸣，在艺术的审美中获得精神的洗礼。在传统藏戏中，主客体巨大反差产生崇高美，体现出藏民不屈的超越精神，以及克服和战胜恐惧后的心灵慰藉和平静；传统藏戏采用佛教逻辑叙述故事，集中体现藏民的人生姿态和精神信仰以及对于真善美的认知和追求，凸显世俗的人性美；藏戏以美的艺术形式和程序化的艺术表演再现普通大众的味与情，形成独具特色的审美情感和审美趣味，最终达到宗教教化的目的；藏戏中戏师的理性讲述与演员的感性表演形成对照，让受众游走于理性与感性之间，对于人物与情节有了更加深刻的感性认知和理性反思；藏戏重复与回环的情节设置使故事情节发展更曲折，人物形象更丰满，主题思想更鲜明，形成了复调之美。     

政府减排目标、产业结构与污染减排

政府是污染减排的重要主体,了解其行为对污染减排的作用对提升污染减排效果及实现中国绿色发展具有重要意义。创造性地将政府减排目标纳入研究框架,构建面板门槛模型,从工业污染排放总量的角度分析政府减排目标、产业结构、经济规模等因素对地方污染减排的影响,并用工业污染物强度进行稳健性检验。结果显示,政府减排目标对污染减排的作用存在阶段性不同:经济发展初级阶段,政府减排目标对污染排放总量的作用方向为正; 经济发展水平较高时,作用方向为负; 两者之间存在适应性调整阶段,作用方向具有不确定性,但总体由正向作用向负向作用转变。产业结构对工业污染排放总量的作用方向因污染物种类而异,经济规模对工业污染排放总量作用方向为正。