The meaning of activities in the dwelling and residential environment : a structural approach in people-environment relations
Title:
The meaning of activities in the dwelling and residential environment : a structural approach in people-environment relations
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door Janine Meesters.
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Publication Information:
Amsterdam : IOS Press ; Delft : Delft University Press, ©2009.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (269 pages) : illustrations (some color), color map
ISBN:
9781607504337
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General Note:
Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Delft University of Technology, Delft, 2009.
Abstract:
The dwelling is a central setting in people's everyday life. People use their dwelling and residential environment for a large variety of activities and purposes. This book relates activities, settings and meanings to improve the insight into people-environment relations which is called a meaning structure approach.
Local Note:
UAF Rasmuson Library Ebook Central subscription access.
UAS/JPL: EBSCO Academic Subscription.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-184).
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Contents:
Title Page; Contents; Preface; Introducing the meaning of dwelling; Conceptualising the meaning of dwelling; Describing the context of dwelling; Analysing activities in the dwelling and the residential environment; The meaning of activities in the dwelling and residential environment; Comparing the meaning of dwelling; Conclusions and discussion; References; Appendix 1 Design and implementation of the questionnaire; Appendix 2 Key features of respondents; Appendix 3 Log linear analysis; Appendix 4 Preferred amenities; Appendix 5 Mentioned activities and the frequencies
Appendix 6 CA of everyday activitiesAppendix 7 Results logistic regression models: activities; Appendix 8 General meanings; Appendix 9 Results logistic regression models: general meanings of activities; Appendix 10 Universal value types; Appendix 11 Use of the dwelling; Appendix 12 Preferred location and main reason for preference; Appendix 13 Activities performed in the living room; Summary; Samenvatting (Dutch summary); Curriculum Vitae; Sustainable Urban Areas
Language:
In English with summaries in English and Dutch (p. 259-267).
Source of Description Note:
Print version record.