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Place Identity A Case Study of The Solidarita Housing Estate
Hodúlová, Tereza ; Rynda, Ivan (advisor) ; Říha, Cyril (referee)
The master thesis deals with the study of the relation between man and his surroundings. The thesis solves the issue of the place identity and the process of identification with the example of the Prague housing estate Solidarita. It analyses the surroundings from the perspective of a concept of identity which has a multidimensional character. For this reason, the case study approach has been chosen to allow a comprehensive study of space from a variety of perspectives. It deals with the history of the housing estate, its residents, social connections and the perception of space. Because of the presence of green vegetation and public facilities, the Solidarita housing estate is presented as a place which provides a high-quality space and supports the production of social interactions. Surrounding of Solidarita housing estate respects human scale and provides stronger social interactions. The thesis also accents the importance of sociological and anthropological research of a space, that should be a part of urban processes. Key words Architecture, Identity, Housing Estate, Neighborhood, Place, Place Attachment, Place Identity, Solidarita Housing Estate, Space, Urbanism
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Waste policy of Japan, the European Union and the Slovak Republic in terms of sustainable development
Nemcová, Mária ; Rynda, Ivan (advisor) ; Manhart, Jaromír (referee)
In the context of current urgent environmental and social problems is waste management policy increasingly moving from plain safe disposal of waste toward integrating systems, where waste is recognized as an important resource and is being incorporated into the material circle again. This thesis is tracks three particular political responses to the challenge of sustainable waste management. It discusses the strategies and applied policy tools in Japan, European union and the Slovak republic. The main focal point for their analysis is the sustainable development paradigm, the pursue of which is evaluated from the sustainability perspective in time and space using the SWOT analysis. This element of the sustainable development is supplemented and reinforced through an identification of the application of the key principles for pursuing the sustainable development. Apart from the evaluation of the strong and weak point of the particular policies from the viewpoint of sustainable development, the outcome of the thesis will be as well to identify eventual possibilities for a positive inspiration in the European context. Last, but not least, the thesis brings forward basic points of departure to steer the policies in a positive direction, with a special emphasis on the case of Slovak republic. Key words:...
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Comparison of manipulation in totalitarianism and neoliberalism
Smolík, Peter ; Rynda, Ivan (advisor) ; Tollar, Václav (referee)
This study tries to compare processes of social manipulation in totalitarianism and neoliberalism. The main objective of the study is to identify common scopes and aspects of manipulation in totalitarian and neoliberal ideology. In chapter about hermeneutics author describes the method of approach and manner of thinking he used, when he worked with chosen texts. In theoretical part author will set frameworks, which will be crucial for correct understanding of the study. First of all, will author in detail describe phenomena of manipulation. The next part of study sets totalitarianism and neoliberalism in to historic context of modernity ̶ more precisely author distinguish hard and liquid modernity. Author also describes difference between concept of totalitarianism and democracy, as they are crucial for understanding the different political contexts of both ideologies. Main part of the study describes, how both ideologies approaches social manipulation as a tool of governance. Author will do that on the base of detailed description of how both ideologies function. In this description, he will focus on structural role that manipulation has. In discussion author discuss common structural aspects of manipulation, but also, he tries to clarify differences of how both ideologies uses manipulation and...
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Phenomenon of walking
Hlaváčková, Jitka ; Rynda, Ivan (advisor) ; Lapka, Miloslav (referee)
The thesis is focused on the phenomenon of walking and it's influence on the human perception of the environment. Walking is conceived here as a sustainable way of life and is discussed in three different dimensions: social, environmental and spiritual. It therefore maps the meaning of walking in the human life and it's impact on the environmental concern. The social, environmental and spiritual dimension of walking is presented in the theoretical part of the thesis. There is an analysis of the influence of walking on human health, formation and evolution of hiking trails and ways of the human life within them. In addition, it also deals with the concept of the perception of the nature and the human relation to it. The empirical part of the thesis introduces quantitative research of the pedestrians environmental concern which was carried out in the form of a questionnaire survey. The data from this research is then compared with the data from a representative sample of the population of the Czech Republic obtained in the framework of ISSP Environment III research. Key words: walking, sustainable way of life, perception of nature, environmental concern
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Future development scenarios of Jilemnice City
Jíra, Vojtěch ; Rynda, Ivan (advisor) ; Havránek, Miroslav (referee)
Man is a part of the landscape and in permanent interaction with it. Almost each our activity has more or less impact on the landscape and the place where we live. For centuries we have been transforming the landscape to our own image, and therefore the scenarios of the possible development which I am trying to predict, are to show how such a place could or should be changed in the years to come. In the last years man has eventually begun to realise that his impact on the landscape can have catastrofic consequences and that those scenarios are very good impuls for the town, which is able thanks to them look at its own potential development, precede threats and take advantage of the occasions which might arise in the future the best. This theses devotes especially to prognostic methods. The main topic is then creating of four particular stories which are to outline how a life of a small town Jilemnice, which is considered to be a gate to Krkonoše/Giant mountains and cradle of cross-country skiing, may be developing in following twenty-five years. Briefly it introduces us the town which is the key issue for whole this work. As next we will learn more about prognostic planning and particularly about those which were used in the work or is closely connected with it. Main stress is put on arising...
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Embankment of Prague, like a public place (space)
Matušková, Barbora ; Rynda, Ivan (advisor) ; Beránek, Bohumil (referee)
This diploma thesis is devoted to the topic of riverside docks in Prague. Riverside dock is a coastal area, which is on a lower level than an embankment. Previously used as docks for cargo and passenger ships and storage of sand. Nowadays they fulfill mainly recreational and socio-cultural function. The case study is focused on one of Prague's riverside docks, the riverside dock on Rašínovo nabrezi. In this thesis, I will focus on the description and explanation of the use of the riverside dock on Rašínovo nábřeží. Concentrating on its practical operation, conflicts of interests of individual participants and the impact on the environment and on the direct surroundings.
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Dog in a public space. Negotiating "more than human" public space
Baños Pittnerová, Daniela ; Rynda, Ivan (advisor) ; Gibas, Petr (referee)
The thesis deals with the presence of a dog in the city, specifically in the public space and the research itself is aimed at negotiating "more than human" public space. The presence of animals in the human world causes conflicts about the "right" place of this animal, whether is place conceptual or physical. The work takes the form of a case study, where I chose for research borough of Prague 2 and on particular cases of negotiation, I watched how each party tries to affect a form of public space. Through qualitative analysis I uncover the key points of negotiation by which I learn how the different parties understand the presence of a dog in a public space, on what basis is constantly negotiates form of residence and movement of the dog in this specific area. I have used several techniques of qualitative research, especially analysis of available documents, semi-structured interviews and participant observation. Data was analyzed using open coding. In the end the thesis answers to research questions, formulate recommendations and open debate.
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Civil Society of Jizera Mountains and biosphere reserve. The future prospects of nongovernmental organisations in Jizera Mountains for biosphere reserve.
Chudobová, Andrea ; Rynda, Ivan (advisor) ; Kutáček, Stanislav (referee)
The thesis is based on the idea of extension the Krkonoše/Karkonosze transboundary biosphere reserve by Jizera Mountains territory. Biosphere reserves are established within the Man and the Biosphere Programme of UNESCO. According to the Madrid Action Plan it is necessary for the sake of appropriate functioning of biosphere reserve to involve all the stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations. Using semi-structured interviews with the representatives of the Jizera Mountains non-governmental organizations I therefor asked them about their opinion of the extension of the Krkonoše/Karkonosze transboundary biosphere reserve by this area and their willingness to participate in cooperation within the biosphere reserve as well. I investigated their sustainable development capacity, which in the same time represents their possible contribution to the biosphere reserve. The research shows that non-governmental organizations accepts the idea of the extension of the Krkonoše/Karkonosze transboundary biosphere reserve by Jizera Mountains. Together with it their potential for backing the appropriate functioning of biosphere reserve in this territory was proven. Keywords Man and the Biosphere Programme of UNESCO, biosphere reserve, sustainable development, non-governmental organizations, Jizera...
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The causes and conditions of homelessness czech woman, subtitled: A case study the Project Cooks without home.
Koláčková, Michaela ; Rynda, Ivan (advisor) ; Vašát, Petr (referee)
The diploma thesis deals with homelessness of Czech women. This issue is analysed in a case study research, which is focused on a project called Homeless Women Cook for the Public, which operates under the auspices of a non-profit organization Homelike. The project provides employment opportunities to clients of asylum houses, homeless women, rooming house occupants or women in similar difficulties. Through cooking they can make money for their essential needs. This project also aims to break through the barriers between the homeless people and the public, to change the opinion about homelessness in the Czech Republic and could help to a potential dialogue between both sides. This thesis focuses on clients of the project Homeless Women, deals with the causes of their difficult social situation, how and why they got into it and alternatively, how to help them to get back to their normal life. The following case study research can contribute& nbsp ;to understand the whole situation but it can also help in practice. The goal of the semi-structured interviews with staff and cooks of the organization Homelike was to get answers to the following research questions: What are the causes of women's homelessness in the Homelike organization? What are the options for homeless women in the meaning of...
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