Linking Words

in four parts. First, I briefly review the burgeoning constructivist literature, exploring the ontological and theoretical reasons for its neglect of agency. Second, by adding social content to the concept of diffusion, the transmission mechanism linking international norms to domestic change, I explain the motivation of domestic actors to accept new normative prescriptions, thus making a start at restoring agency to constructivist accounts. Third, I argue these key actors will vary…

do estudo de caso tendo sido aplicado um questionário contendo vinte perguntas divididas entre abertas e fechadas em uma indústria salineira de grande porte. A análise dos dados foi representado através de gráficos e tabelas elaboradas no Microsoft Word 2003 bem como planilha do Excel 2003. Nos seus principais resultados, identificou-se: 1) que os custos de manutenção representam 5,5% do faturamento bruto anual; 2) que estes são tratados de maneira estratégica pela empresa; 3) e que seu…

the Urgals surged forward, the elf pulled open the pouch, reached into it, and then let it drop to the ground. In her hands was a large sapphire stone that reflected the angry light of the fires. She raised it over her head, lips forming frantic words. Desperate, the Shade barked, “Garjzla!” A ball of red flame sprang from his hand and flew toward the elf, fast as an arrow. But he was too late. A flash of emerald light briefly illuminated the forest, and the stone vanished. Then the…

base to promote the psychological health and well-being of these children and their families. We conclude that it is necessary to implement research projects on family dynamics adopting appropriate concepts of mental retardation and family. Key words: mental retardation; family; child development; family relationships. No primeiro tópico deste artigo, abordamos questões relativas à conceituação e caracterização da deficiência mental (DM), ressaltando o conceito adotado no Brasil…

positive and important to the development of countries and regions. However, it is not easy to be an entrepreneur, what takes us to the need of thinking entrepreneurship better, in order their adepts be not surprised when they become entrepreneurs. Key- words: entrepreneurship; intrapreneurship; entrepreneurship spirit. 1 Introdução Constantemente, nas palestras, nos programas especializados que passam na televisão e nas revistas e periódicos que tratam do assunto, somos…

installed part of the project of the Rio dos Sinos Valley Flood Control System. The natural phenomenon was problematized at first, then the Control engine was considered, and by means of reports and field observations the risks were evaluated. Key words: Flood control, flood risk, polders, Rio dos Sinos Valley. * O texto deste artigo corresponde à comunicação apresentada ao II Congresso Internacional de Riscos e VI Encontro Nacional, tendo sido submetido para revisão em 02-05-2010,…

educator Paulo Freire, the adult education literacy based on generative themes, linking the school subjects with the students' lives. And for that, it needs a dialogical methodology that reflects on the action and looking at the same time, awareness of the human condition of the working classes and the possibility to change this reality unjust, inhumane and cruel, through the struggles members and empowering the people. Key words: Method Paulo Freire; young and adults education;…

dentritic cells. Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2004;25(1):11-20. 10.Abraham SN, Arock M. Mast cells and basophils in innate immunity. Semin Immunol 1998;10(5):373-81. 11.Akira S, Takeda K, Kaisho T. Toll-like Ano 15 receptors: critical proteins linking innate and acquired immunity. Nat Immunol 2001;2(8):675-80. 12.Andrade CF, Waddell TK, Keshavjee S. Innate immunity and organ transplanta- tion: the potential role of toll-like receptors. Am J Transplant 2005;5(5):969-75. 13.Fiset…

provides more free time for personal/family activities, but workers think that it is acceptable only in the beginning of the career, and it must be left when a worker wants to assume positions with more responsibility and better remuneration. Key-words: labor; family; work and family balance; gender; working day. rPOT VOLUME 7 NÚMERO 1 JANEIRO - JUNHO 2007 p. 81-106 Equilíbrio trabalho e família: os significados para os bancários 1. Introdução Pretende-se, neste estudo, discutir…

Care, it is necessary to diffuse related themes as humanization, death and Palliative Care for physiotherapist and more investigations about the thema are necessary in order to otimize the performance of this professional in oncologic process. Key words: Palliative Care; Physiotherapy; Terminally ill; Neoplasms. INTRODUÇÃO Os Cuidados Paliativos desenvolvem a atenção aos pacientes sem possibilidades terapêuticas de cura buscando controlar ou amenizar os sintomas e sinais…