Browsing by Subject "Rural"
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Experiences of Food Insecurity Among Older Women in Rural Nova Scotia
Older, rural-dwelling women in Canada are at risk of food insecurity, given their longer life spans and vulnerability to poverty; however, there is little research exploring their experiences. Nova Scotia is of interest ... -
Monsoon: A Study of Human Resiliency to Annual Flooding in Rural Bangladesh
Bangladesh is one of the most flood-prone nations in the world, because a majority of the land is very flat. During the rainy season, which lasts from June to October, the combination of heavy rainfall and melt water from ... -
A New Water Infrastructure Paradigm for the Arid City of Kerman, Iran
This thesis investigates ancient methods of water storage, delivery, access and treatment that have formed the basis of traditional Persian settlements and culture. These methods are contrasted with modern techniques and ... -
Towards All Age-Friendliness in Mahone Bay: A Collaborative Study
(2017-04-17)In the Now or Never: Urgent Call for Nova Scotians report, Nova Scotia communities are urged to develop local solutions to address current social and economic trends threatening their future viability. Through the Mahone ... -
Trailblazing: Empowering Rural Youth Through Mobile Architecture
(2013-08-09)This thesis proposes a network of small-scale architectural interventions to address a growing issue of youth substance abuse in rural Nova Scotia, Canada. Thorburn, a hub of a larger region of dispersed communities, acts ...
