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School leavers and rural development : case studies from Sarawak and Papua New Guinea (1979)
Thesis
Eaton, P. (1979). School leavers and rural development : case studies from Sarawak and Papua New Guinea. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219137

This thesis has its origins during a period from 1964 to 1969 when I was the headmaster of a rural secondary school in Sarawak, East Malaysia. Initially my students experienced little difficulty in finding work when they left school, but by the end o... Read More about School leavers and rural development : case studies from Sarawak and Papua New Guinea.

Numerical modelling of plasmas produced by long pulse lasers (1979)
Thesis
Toft, D. T. (1979). Numerical modelling of plasmas produced by long pulse lasers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219260

The phenomena that occur when an intense laser beam interacts with matter have been of interest for some time, mainly due to the possibility of constructing a laser-driven fusion reactor. In particular a number of models describing the effect of a la... Read More about Numerical modelling of plasmas produced by long pulse lasers.

A consideration of the factors involved in native language acquisition and foreign language learning and their relevance to modern languages methodology (1979)
Thesis
Soles, G. H. (1979). A consideration of the factors involved in native language acquisition and foreign language learning and their relevance to modern languages methodology. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213382

Theory and practice converge to show that the complexity of the native and foreign language learning process must account for many factors. The literature would appear to suggest that the foreign language learning process is still far from understood... Read More about A consideration of the factors involved in native language acquisition and foreign language learning and their relevance to modern languages methodology.

The contemporary reception of Mrs. Gaskell as novelist and biographer with special reference to reviews of her work (1979)
Thesis
Koureiti, M. A. (1979). The contemporary reception of Mrs. Gaskell as novelist and biographer with special reference to reviews of her work. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216041

This study sets out to cover the contemporary reception of Mrs .Gaskell 's major works: Mary Barton, Ruth, Cranford, North and South, The Life of Charlotte Bronte, Sylvia's Lovers and Wives and Daughters.

The first chapter shows that Mrs.Gaskell's... Read More about The contemporary reception of Mrs. Gaskell as novelist and biographer with special reference to reviews of her work.

Application of quantum field theory to condensed systems (1979)
Thesis
Lambert, C. J. (1979). Application of quantum field theory to condensed systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218563

We examine in detail the microscopic theories of Beliaev and Hugenholtz and Pines as applied to an interacting system of bosons in its ground state and demonstrate that these theories are strictly applicable to a zero density gas only. After providin... Read More about Application of quantum field theory to condensed systems.

Buddhism and politics : the political roles, activities and involvement of the Thai Sangha (1979)
Thesis
Somboon, S. (1979). Buddhism and politics : the political roles, activities and involvement of the Thai Sangha. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211326

The main purpose of this study is to investigate the interaction of politics with Buddhism and the Sangha (the community of monks) in Thailand. Buddhism is seen as having long served as one of the main socializing, acculturating, and unifying forces... Read More about Buddhism and politics : the political roles, activities and involvement of the Thai Sangha.

Migrants and modernisation : a study of change in Lao society (1979)
Thesis
Barber, M. (. J. P. (1979). Migrants and modernisation : a study of change in Lao society. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215113

This thesis focusses on the interaction between rural-to-urban migration on the one hand, and 'modernisation' on the other, in the fields of economic, political and social relations in Lao society.

The introduction presents the concepts and resear... Read More about Migrants and modernisation : a study of change in Lao society.

Some aspects of internal aeration in wetland plants (1979)
Thesis
Gaynard, T. J. (1979). Some aspects of internal aeration in wetland plants. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217498

The thesis describes a study of certain leaf, stem and root factors expected to influence internal aeration in the wetland plant Eriophorum angustifolium Honck and Oryza sativa L. The effectiveness of the soil as an oxygen sink was also investigated... Read More about Some aspects of internal aeration in wetland plants.

The Indonesian petroleum industry : a study of its impact on the Indonesian economy (1979)
Thesis
Arief, S. (1979). The Indonesian petroleum industry : a study of its impact on the Indonesian economy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219176

The main concern of this thesis is the investigation of the impact of the petroleum industry, the largest export sector, on the Indonesian economy over the period 1967- 1976. The findings of the study broaden the knowledge on the relationship between... Read More about The Indonesian petroleum industry : a study of its impact on the Indonesian economy.

Local traders and agricultural development in Dongola area: a study in rural capitalism from Northern Sudan (1979)
Thesis
Omer, E. H. A. B. (1979). Local traders and agricultural development in Dongola area: a study in rural capitalism from Northern Sudan. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213864

[Preface]:
After an anthropological study of a Danagla village, Mushu, in 1974/5, many questions arose as to the process of agricultural development in the area which was beyond the scope of the first research. I developed an interest in the causes... Read More about Local traders and agricultural development in Dongola area: a study in rural capitalism from Northern Sudan.

Studies on the toxicity of cadmium, copper and zinc to the brown shrimp, Crangon crangon L. (1979)
Thesis
Price, R. K. J. (1979). Studies on the toxicity of cadmium, copper and zinc to the brown shrimp, Crangon crangon L. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218113

[General introduction:]
During the last two decades, much. public interest and concern has been expressed on the presence of metal ions in the environment and, particularly, in organisms of commercial significance. The concern has arisen because the... Read More about Studies on the toxicity of cadmium, copper and zinc to the brown shrimp, Crangon crangon L..

The elicitation of phytoalexin accumulation in Phaseolus vulgaris by Rhizoctonia and Fusarium (1979)
Thesis
Morris, A. J. (1979). The elicitation of phytoalexin accumulation in Phaseolus vulgaris by Rhizoctonia and Fusarium. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218558

The phytoalexins kievitone and phaseollin were quantified in hypocotyls of Phaseolus vulgaris infected by either Rhizoctonia solani or fusarium solani f.sp. phaseoli. Infection of intact seedlings produced a pattern of phytoalexin accumulation consis... Read More about The elicitation of phytoalexin accumulation in Phaseolus vulgaris by Rhizoctonia and Fusarium.

Migration decisions of the elderly : an empirical study and the development of a general theory (1979)
Thesis
Woodhead, K. R. (1979). Migration decisions of the elderly : an empirical study and the development of a general theory. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221169

The thesis sets out to examine the factors which influence the migration decisions of old people and, from this, to develop a more general framework for the study of all migration decisions. Two lines of approach are therefore taken: the first, a stu... Read More about Migration decisions of the elderly : an empirical study and the development of a general theory.

An ecological study of the intertidal invertebrates of the Humber Estuary (1979)
Thesis
Ratcliffe, P. J. (1979). An ecological study of the intertidal invertebrates of the Humber Estuary. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217719

There is little detailed information on the intertidal invertebrate fauna of the Humber estuary. This thesis describes the distribution and abundance of the intertidal macro- and meiofauna in three areas of the estuary. A number of environmental para... Read More about An ecological study of the intertidal invertebrates of the Humber Estuary.

Agricultural change and rural class formation in Iringa district, Tanzania (1978)
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Nindi, B. C. (1978). Agricultural change and rural class formation in Iringa district, Tanzania. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213841

This thesis is a study of rural development policy in Tanzania with special reference to Iringa District. Its principal aim is to assess the ujamaa (rural socialism) programme. However, an historical approach is adopted and the thesis devotes conside... Read More about Agricultural change and rural class formation in Iringa district, Tanzania.

The origin and development of the Sudanese private capitalist class : a socio-political analysis (1978)
Thesis
Mahmoud, F. B. (1978). The origin and development of the Sudanese private capitalist class : a socio-political analysis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223237

This thesis is concerned with the hitherto neglected subject of the role of the Sudanese capitalist class in development. It explores the origin, development and political role of this class, with particular emphasis on its wealthier members. The per... Read More about The origin and development of the Sudanese private capitalist class : a socio-political analysis.