scholarly journals Egyptian Mummies at the Redpath Museum: Unravelling the History of McGill University’s Collection

Fontanus ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 1-37
Author(s):  
Barbara Lawson
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Natural History Society ◽  
History Of ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
The Impact

This article provides the context for the acquisition of the Egyptian Mummies collection at the Redpath Museum through donors such as James Ferrier, Sir Thomas Roddick and the Montreal Natural History Society. Since the 19th century the Mummies have solicited a great deal of public interest and have also been the object of rigorous scientific studies, this paper explores the history of the collection at Redpath and the impact of new technologies on adding to our knowledge of the collection. 

scholarly journals Map of Impact of Natural Hazards

2016 ◽  
pp. 69-77
Author(s):  
Maria BOSTENARU DAN ◽  
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Cristina Olga Gociman ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Natural Hazards ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
General Assembly ◽  
German Research ◽  
History Of ◽  
Historical Photographs ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
The Impact

This paper investigates the mapping of the impact of natural hazards as included in several databases reviewed or created by the author. These are: - The database of the contribution of the session series “Natural hazards’ impact on urban areas and infrastructure”, convened and co-convened by the first author over 15 years at the European Geosciences General Assembly. - A database created from reviews of students supervised by the authors in frame of the course “Protection of settlements against risks” at the home university. - A collection of historical photographs from the 19th century on different natural and man-made hazards from the Canadian Centre for Architecture, the archive review of which has been performed by the first author and which will be subject of a book to be published about the time of the conference. -Two reviewed collections, one from the exhibition and book on “Images of disasters” (German research) and one on the book “Illustrated history of natural disasters” which include major disasters from the beginning of the mankind. In frame of the paper maps of the spread of data will be presented, created using both arcGIS online and GoogleMaps (see https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zpbbz3WgVMBs.k-3vhGj- -l1M&usp=sharing), comparing the source and the type of hazard, to see eventual overlappings between the databases.

History of formation and modern structure of the bryolological herbarium of the State Natural History Museum of the NAS of Ukraine

2018 ◽  
pp. 19-28
Author(s):  
Klymyshyn O. ◽  
Savytska A.
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
The State ◽  
Natural History Museum ◽  
National Academy Of Sciences ◽  
History Museum ◽  
History Of ◽  
Academy Of Sciences ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
History Of Formation

The history of formation of the bryological herbaria of the State Natural History Museum of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine is considered. Many collectors and scientists-botanists took part in the formation of the main scientific fund of the bryological herbaria, among them A. Lazarenko, K. Ulychna, V. Melnichuk, M. Slobodian and others. The article contains a list of samples of bryophytes, which are included in the Red Book of Ukraine. Rare samples (including doublets and exsiccates) are described from territories of other countries, as well as specimens dating to the end of the 19th century.

Henry George on Two Continents: A Comparative Study in the Diffusion of Ideas

1959 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harold Schiffrin ◽  
Pow-Key Sohn
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Land Value ◽  
Land Grabbing ◽  
Henry George ◽  
History Of ◽  
China And Japan ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
The Impact

The impact of Henry George's land value taxation theory was nothing less than global in scope, and his epochal Progress and Poverty – first published in 1879 – gained wider fame than any other political or socio-economic treatise emanating from an American pen. While George's doctrine was essentially a product of of his experience in California during the land-grabbing 60's and 70's, the most pervasive influence of the San Francisco sage was not manifested at home, but in Europe, Australasia and other distant places.It is with some aspects of this remarkable diffusion of Georgeism during the latter part of the 19th century that this study is concerned. In particular, we would like to examine the circumstances under which this ideological stimulus was transmitted and received in such divergent settings as England, China and Japan. First we will trace the history of the Georgeist influence in each of these countries and then compare their respective patterns of development.

scholarly journals The history of the formation and scientific processing of the malakological collection of the State Museum of Natural History of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

2019 ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Roman Gural ◽  
Nina Gural-Sverlova
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
National Academy Of Sciences ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Current State ◽  
Typical Material ◽  
State Museum ◽  
History Of ◽  
Academy Of Sciences ◽  
The 19Th Century

The main stages of the formation of the malakological (conchological) collection of the museum from the 19th century to the present are described. Emphasized its connection with the scientific researches and educational work. A brief description of the current state of the collection, the presence of the typical material and the main goal of its further manning is formulated.

scholarly journals The world of female educational institutions

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-81
Author(s):  
Irén Virág
Keyword(s):  
19Th Century ◽  
18Th Century ◽  
Source Analysis ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Connection To Nature ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Traditional Research ◽  
History Of ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction: Philanthropism, as it evolved at the end of the 18th century in Germany, wanted to break completely with the contemporary methods persisting in education, with the hegemony of classical languages, and with the study of antique authors’ works; instead, it laid emphasis on practical and useful knowledge, on teaching modern languages, on acquiring knowledge based on demonstration, and on an intimate connection to nature. The impact of philanthropism on contemporary Hungarian public education, especially in the first half of the 19th century, can be clearly detected, which can be accredited to study trips to Germany and the Hungarian translations of German works. Salzmann’s institution, founded in 1784 was visited by 366 Hungarian educators, among others by Teréz Brunszvik, who also gave an account of her impressions in her memoires. Yet, we also need to mention Samuel Tessedik, who made good use of his experience gained during his journey to Germany in his school in Szarvas. Purpose: In this study, four 19th century female educational institutions were selected and the presence of philanthropist ideas in the training offered there was investigated. Three of these were established for the education of the middle-class, while one was founded specifically for aristocrats. We investigated whether the presence of philanthropism can be detected in the education offered by these four schools. Methods: In the presented study, we applied source analysis as a traditional research method in history of education. Conclusions: All the institutions under scrutiny have it in common that the founding and contributing educators and teachers were provably well-acquainted with the pedagogy of the philanthropists, and they incorporated several of its elements into their programmes. The preparation for the housewife role, conveying knowledge utilizable in practice, practical approach to teaching content, and the application of the method of illustration were all emphasized. These features show that several philanthropist characteristics can be identified in the educational principles and curricula of these institutions. Nevertheless, on closer inspection, it cannot be stated that they would have taken on an institutional character exclusively reminiscent of the “philanthropinums”

V. Odoevsky and Almanac “Mnemozina” in the History of Russian Book Culture of the 19th Century

2009 ◽  
pp. 64-71
Author(s):  
Evgenia E. Vishnevskaya
Keyword(s):  
19Th Century ◽  
History Of ◽  
In The Beginning ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Book Culture

The article deals with the questions related to the impact of the remarkable person of V.F. Odoevsky on the book culture of Russia in the 19th century. He is known to be a brilliant writer, enlightener and book collector. In the beginning of 19th century he started to publish the almanac “Mnemosina” which is still actual today and considers as a still not explored event of book culture.

scholarly journals Gregorio Chil y Naranjo. Aproximación biobibliográfica y su relación con la Sociedad Española de Historia Natural

2019 ◽  
pp. 117-131
Author(s):  
Mari Carmen Naranjo Santana
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
Canary Islands ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Spanish Society ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
History Of ◽  
Historia Natural ◽  
Siglo Xix ◽  
The 19Th Century

Resumen Las biobibliografías recopilan datos personales, profesionales y académicos de una persona que, por su trayectoria profesional, ha destacado en alguna de las áreas del saber. Si hay un protagonista relevante en la historia del conocimiento en Canarias es el médico Gregorio Chil y Naranjo, figura del siglo XIX destacada por sus aportaciones en campos tan diversos como la historia, la antropología, las ciencias médicas y naturales,… y por su proyección internacional. Dada su trascendencia estas páginas recogen una revisión bibliográfica de los textos escritos por y sobre el doctor Chil, completándola con una breve descripción de su biografía en la que se aportan nuevos datos como es el caso de su relación en la Sociedad Española de Historia Natural durante ocho años. Abstract The Biobibliographies collect personal, professional and academic data from a person who, due to his professional career, has excelled in some of the areas of knowledge. If there is a relevant protagonist in the history of knowledge in the Canary Islands, it is the doctor Gregorio Chil y Naranjo, a figure of the 19th century distinguished by his contributions in fields as diverse as history, anthropology, medical and natural sciences, ... and by his projection international. Given its importance, these pages include a bibliographic review of the texts written by and about Dr. Chil, completing in which new data is provided, as is the case of his relationship with the Spanish Society of Natural History for eight years.

scholarly journals Requirements demanded of accounting practitioners by the market in the second half of the 19th century

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (85) ◽  
pp. 65-79
Author(s):  
Angélica Vasconcelos ◽  
Adriana Silva ◽  
Patrik Gomes ◽  
Cilene Vieira
Keyword(s):  
19Th Century ◽  
Sociological Theory ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Accounting History ◽  
Job Advertisements ◽  
Accounting Practitioners ◽  
History Of ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT This study aims to identify the requirements demanded of accounting practitioners by the market in the second half of the 19th century in the state of Pará. Standing out from the existing literature, this study broadens the understanding of the history of the accounting profession as an occupation, through the use of concepts derived from the sociological theory of professions. The relevance of the topic chosen lies in understanding the impact of the requirements demanded of accounting practitioners on the professionalization process and on the modeling of the limits of the occupational structure. The evidence provides the possibility of strengthening the research in the area of accounting history by demonstrating the difficulty of defining what an “accounting practitioner” was, since the expression covered an infinity of employment situations, the performance of various tasks, and included specialized sub-occupations. The study involves archival research, based on job advertisements published in newspapers that circulated in Pará in the period from 1859 to 1888, available from the National Library of Brazil. The requirements analyzed were demographic characteristics (sex, age, nationality, and marital status) and competences. The findings were compared with those of similar studies, as well as with studies that analyze a contemporary period. The results of this research indicate that the market required accounting practitioners to be male, between 12 and 16 years old, with good conduct confirmed by a reference provider, and practical knowledge that was not always restricted to the accounting universe. The findings demonstrate that there was no objective definition of the limits of the identity of the occupation and, in essence, the requirements demanded of accounting practitioners in the second half of the 19th century persist over time. The contribution of this research consists of broadening and deepening the historical understanding of the nature of the accounting occupation in Pará, an area of less commercial prominence during the second half of the 19th century.

scholarly journals Brandbekämpfungstechnologie und Feuerwehren – Das Zusammenspiel von Technologie und Gesellschaft am Fallbeispiel Tirol

2015 ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Nikolaus Bliem
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Fire Fighting ◽  
Fire Fighters ◽  
New Form ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
The Impact

The following seminar-paper is about the impact technology had on the development of fire fighting institutions in the 19th century. Along with the Industrial Revolution the urge to be protected from fire catastrophes was growing. In this paper I argue that the invention and use of new technologies in fighting fire lead to the development of institutions such as “Freiwillige Feuerwehren”. But, as will be shown, the new form of organization overtook the spread of the new technologies rapidly, especially in rural areas. Due to the expensive and train-extensive technology fire fighters in rural areas had to operate with primitive technology far up in the 20th century.

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