Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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eng
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Copyright for all items in the Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection is held by the author, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise noted.
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A Test for Pluralism: Coherence, Realism and Relevance, and Systems Thinking in Ecological Economics

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Year: 2016, 2016
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Badeen, Dennis, Thesis advisor (ths): Phillips, Thomas, Degree committee member (dgc): Paehlke, Robert, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>This study intervenes into the debate regarding the definition of pluralism in ecological economics and how that definition affects various characterizations of ecological economics. The methodological pluralist camp argue for the inclusion of neoclassical economics into the ecological economics fold, while the critical pluralist camp argue against the inclusion of neoclassical economics… more

Environmental Health Management Practices in Indigenous Communities: A Case Study with Mississauga First Nation

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Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Denomme, Daneen Mary-France, Thesis advisor (ths): Furgal, Chris, Degree committee member (dgc): Paehlke, Robert, Degree committee member (dgc): Longboat, Dan Roronhiake:wen, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Environmental factors play a critical role in the health and well-being of people worldwide and the distribution of the burden of disease associated with environmental causes is disproportionately high in marginalized populations, including First Nations. In this way, environmental health problems are as much social and political problems as environmental and must be addressed as such.… more

Barriers and Facilitators to Indigenous Knowledge Incorporation in Policy Making: The Nunatsiavut Case

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Year: 2013, 2013
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Buckham, Meghan Elizabeth, Thesis advisor (ths): Furgal, Chris, Degree committee member (dgc): Nicol, Heather, Degree committee member (dgc): Paehlke, Robert, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>The inclusion and application of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) has become a central and often demanded element of policy making involving Indigenous peoples. However, there are very few examples that exist in the literature and elsewhere that show how IK can be effectively integrated into decisions, policies, and programs. In response to these challenges, this research explored what… more