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Armstrong, E. Price, 1985-
(University of Oregon, 2010-06)
Around the world, active transportation is looked at as one solution to problems
presented by climate change, epidemic obesity, rising fuel prices, and crippling traffic
congestion. In 2008, the University of Oregon ...
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MacKendrick, Katharine
(University of Oregon, 2009-09)
The literature indicates that for indigenous peoples the environmental impacts of
climate change and some proposed solutions threaten lifeways, subsistence, economic
ventures, future growth, cultural survivability, rights, ...
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Steward, Jessi Mica, 1977-
(University of Oregon, 2009-09)
Although women continue to make significant advancements in the workforce,
there is still progress to be made to overcome biases and systems of exclusion. Since
women play an increasing and influential role in the ...
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Erickson, Adam Michael, 1979-
(University of Oregon, 2011-09)
Over the past two decades, contemporary state-level watershed management burgeoned in the Pacific Northwest. This research offers a comparative analysis of contemporary state-level watershed management frameworks in the ...
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Collins, Sarah K.
(University of Oregon, 2011-06)
A growing body of research documents the benefits of learning in and through the arts, from academic achievement to personal efficacy. Federal law recognizes the arts as a core subject area for K-12 public schools, and ...
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Fleury, Nicholas James, 1978-
(University of Oregon, 2009-09)
Continued federal and state policies aimed at reducing the livelihood of undocumented
workers may force these populations to move to other locations. With the loss of undocumented
workers and their families, Oregon can ...
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Todd, Brandy L., 1977-
(University of Oregon, 2010-06)
Increasingly, workers' compensation (WC) insurers are turning to claim
disposition agreements (CDA) as a means of reducing costs. CDAs are agreements
between injured workers and insurers that close claims for a lump sum ...
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Phillips, Elaine
(University of Oregon, 2012)
To promote economic recovery and create jobs, Oregon has developed a collaborative approach to economic development and turned its attention to stimulating the growth of competitive industry (Porterian) clusters. The ...
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Evers, Cody R., 1981-
(University of Oregon, 2011-06)
Exurban growth is prevalent in watersheds nationwide and of special concern in areas important for their undeveloped qualities. The McKenzie River, Oregon, is a natural amenity of great public, aesthetic and recreational ...
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Fisher, Jeffrey Dean, 1966-
(University of Oregon, 2009-06)
The ability to provide an adequate supply ofrenewable energy necessary to offset
the emissions of"zero emission" vehicles is of importance for Oregon's planners and
policy makers. An increase in electricity generation ...
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Tableman, Leslie D., 1985-
(University of Oregon, 2009-03)
Education is an important tool in supporting the infrastructure of a country, so having
quality and reliable education systems is critical to the success of developing countries in a global
economy. In the face of ...
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Li, Yao, 1986-
(University of Oregon, 2011-06)
China's housing reform has brought significant changes to housing supply and allocation. This thesis uses a 2005 survey of Beijing residents to examine how housing conditions vary among different housing sources and across ...
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Scafa, Stephanie, 1983-
(University of Oregon, 2011-06)
The City of Eugene is advocating for garden projects by expanding their Composting Program to include Urban Agriculture. This research uses 19 in-depth, personal interviews with gardening experts in Eugene to explore the ...
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Bernstein, Joanna
(University of Oregon, 2012)
Out of all fifty states, Oregon has the ninth highest population of undocumented immigrants as a proportion of the state's total population. I conducted 20 formal and informal interviews with undocumented Latino/a immigrants ...
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Leasor, Michele McNeely
(University of Oregon, 2009-03)
In recent years, researchers have taken a particular interest in the
spatial concentration of poverty due to evidence suggesting that people liVing
within certain densities of poverty are more likely to experience ...
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Becker, Brie
(University of Oregon, 2011-06)
Businesses play an important role in the economic, environmental and social health of our communities. The public sector can foster sustainable business development through economic development strategies, policies and ...
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Salas, Javier Antonio, 1982-
(University of Oregon, 2010-06)
Urban parks play an important role in cities. Lack of understanding about their
effects on urban dwellers and their capacity to play a role in promoting social well-being
could diminish their benefits. With population ...
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Prater, Karen N., 1966-
(University of Oregon, 2009-03)
Nonprofit organizations across the United States utilize participatory sporting
events such as running or walking races in order to raise awareness and funds for their
cause. Large events, for example the Nike Women's ...
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Oliver, Hannah
(University of Oregon, 2012)
Despite increased knowledge of the causes and consequences of climate change, federal politics has prevented a comprehensive, nationwide effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This inaction at the federal level has ...
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Je, Young Kwang
(University of Oregon, 2006)
Policy on the parallel imports of medicines is being debated currently in Korea.
This paper looks at several countries' trends, the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual
Property Rights Agreement, and the Korean golf ...
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