Measuring the World: Exploration, Empire and the Reform of the Royal Geographical Society, c. 1874–93

Author(s):  
Max Jones

This chapter discusses the relationship between geography, exploration and empire. It focuses on the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) and how it influenced the organisation of knowledge in Victorian Britain. It describes the transformation of the RGS, resulting from four forces in which new imperialism acted as catalyst rather than a cause: firstly, the scientific revolution unleashed by the publication of Darwin’s Origin of Species in 1859; secondly, the global rise of ideas of bureaucratic government and expertise; thirdly, the expansion of the British education system; and finally, the challenge posed by the inexorable extension of the map of the world.

2010 ◽  
Vol 44 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
C.F.C. Coetzee

In the reformed tradition and theology, the doctrine of provi- dence has always been important and relevant, so much so that it forms an integral part of the reformed confessions. At the same time some of the most difficult theological questions are raised regarding this doctrine, questions like the following: Is God in control of everything? What is the relationship between the providence of God and sin, suffering, man’s responsibility, et cetera? In our times the doctrine as such is questioned or even rejected. What makes this topic even more important is the commemoration of the publication of Darwin’s book, “The origin of species”, coupled with the renewed emphasis on Darwinism, evolutionism and atheism.1 From the perspective of the Calvinistic-reformed theology and in the light of the com- memoration of Calvin’s birth 500 years ago, it is important to determine the relevance of Calvin’s thoughts on a number of important issues in the current debate, e.g. the doctrine on God, providence and creation, sin, suffering, et cetera. It is also determined that Calvin’s thoughts are reflected in the reformed confessions, which is still the living faith of reformed churches all over the world.


2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Imron Mustofa

The relationship and Islam democracy in Indonesia has been a topic. The possibility of Islam education is worth taking into account in the arena of Indonesian politics? How is Islamic education position in the world Indonesian government? Until that the Islamic education system plays in the world of Indonesian politics. To  answers to the problems that this article is present. After through the review process, the article has finally found the conclusion that Indonesian democracy, its central idea of sovereignty in the hands of the people, has indirectly opened up Muslim opportunities form a democracy religious. That is, a system and elements Islamic foundations efforts to develop a religious model of Islamic education. This is due the peculiar nature of Islamic education which strongly emphasizes the importance of integral attitudes (tawhīdī) at all kinds of reality. Therefore, the government of Indonesia in the future, all started from Islamic education at this time. Because, the young people who is currently still a role as a student of this State of Indonesia journey.


Author(s):  
N SANDIBAEVA ◽  
S MAKHANBETOVA ◽  
G KAPTAGAY ◽  
A KALAN

The world is changing, changing in turn the education system, so the education system should form such a quality as professionalism in everything-the ability to quickly change directions and methods of activity. There is a concept of the information society, which is interested in the fact that its citizens were able to independently, actively act, make decisions, flexibly adapt to living conditions. Accordingly, in the teaching of natural Sciences, new approaches to the eternal problems: how and what to teach, new pedagogical technologies, techniques, methods, new views on the relationship between teacher and student


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 476-481
Author(s):  
Arman Syah Putra ◽  
Disniarti Disniarti ◽  
Heriyah Oktaviani ◽  
Wulan Sari ◽  
Luthfiyah Apriani

The background of this research is to know the background of the influence of the covid-19 virus and learning online on the education system for Islamic religious subjects whether the covid-19 virus which is now a resident throughout the world affects the learning system in Indonesia, especially subjects Islam and whether online learning media is a very appropriate medium to be applied to the teaching and learning system that exists during the current pandemic. The method used in this research is to use a quantitative method using a survey tool conducted to 100 people who were randomly selected with the survey tool, the data obtained will be able to represent the original data in the field and be able to find out the actual results. The thing that will be found in this research is how to find out the relationship between Covid-19 and the learning system and how this online learning system affects the learning system on Islamic religious subjects. Therefore, what variables affect it can be seen in this study. In this study will produce data that will be able to find out what variables affect Islamic religious subjects, especially the teaching and learning system in Indonesia and what variables affect the current pandemic, therefore variables must be determined carefully and can affect dependent variable. Keyword : The Covid 19 Virus, Online Learning, Education System, Islamic Subjects.


Author(s):  
David Harvey

People around the world are confused and concerned. Is it a sign of strength or of weakness that the US has suddenly shifted from a politics of consensus to one of coercion on the world stage? What was really at stake in the war on Iraq? Was it all about oil and, if not, what else was involved? What role has a sagging economy played in pushing the US into foreign adventurism? What exactly is the relationship between US militarism abroad and domestic politics? These are the questions taken up in this compelling and original book. In this closely argued and clearly written book, David Harvey, one of the leading social theorists of his generation, builds a conceptual framework to expose the underlying forces at work behind these momentous shifts in US policies and politics. The compulsions behind the projection of US power on the world as a "new imperialism" are here, for the first time, laid bare for all to see.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (117) ◽  
pp. 148-160
Author(s):  
N.А. Sandibaeva ◽  
◽  
S.E. Makhanbetova ◽  
G.A. Kaptagay ◽  
A. Kalan ◽  
...  

The world is changing, changing in turn the education system, so the education system should form such a quality as professionalism in everything-the ability to quickly change directions and methods of activity. There is a concept of the information society, which is interested in the fact that its citizens were able to independently, actively act, make decisions, flexibly adapt to living conditions. Accordingly, in the teaching of natural Sciences, new approaches to the eternal problems: how and what to teach, new pedagogical technologies, techniques, methods, new views on the relationship between teacher and student.


1975 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 505-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Ruse

It is almost a truism that when Charles Darwin'sOrigin of Speciesfirst appeared, in 1859, many people found its evolutionism to be unacceptable for religious reasons. They thought the theory of natural selection working by random variations conflicted with long-held and cherished beliefs about God and His relationship with man and the world. But although the general fact of the religious opposition to Darwinism is well-known, precise questions about the nature of the opposition—if indeed there was total opposition—have yet to be answered fully The present article seeks to go some way towards the asking and answering of such questions, although the discussion will keep to relatively sophisticated thinkers who took both science and religion seriously, and who were therefore concerned to achieve some harmony between the two. It will not deal with those who cared only for either science or religion.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
syafriati

Administration can be interpreted as a collaborative process to achieve educational goals by looking at the relationship between educational components so that it can improve the education system by using tools that support learning activities (Wikipedia Indonesia). An orderly and orderly administration of education is needed to improve the ability to manage education. Increased ability will have a positive impact, namely the increasing efficiency, quality and expansion of performance in the world of education. The administrative goal in general is that all activities support the achievement of educational goals. Specifically, it wants to achieve production effectiveness; Efficiency; The ability to adapt (adaptivenes); and Job Satisfaction.


2006 ◽  
pp. 133-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Arystanbekov

Kazakhstan’s economic policy results in 1995-2005 are considered in the article. In particular, the analysis of the relationship between economic growth and some indicators of nation states - population, territory, direct access to the World Ocean, and extraction of crude petroleum - is presented. Basic problems in the sphere of economic policy in Kazakhstan are formulated.


2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-217
Author(s):  
Karijn G. Nijhoff

This paper explores the relationship between education and labour market positioning in The Hague, a Dutch city with a unique labour market. One of the main minority groups, Turkish-Dutch, is the focus in this qualitative study on higher educated minorities and their labour market success. Interviews reveal that the obstacles the respondents face are linked to discrimination and network limitation. The respondents perceive “personal characteristics” as the most important tool to overcoming the obstacles. Education does not only increase their professional skills, but also widens their networks. The Dutch education system facilitates the chances of minorities in higher education through the “layering” of degrees. 


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