The meaning of activities in the dwelling and residential environment : a structural approach in people-environment relations /

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Author / Creator:Meesters, Janine, 1981-
Imprint:Amsterdam : IOS Press ; Delft : Delft University Press, ©2009.
Description:1 online resource (269 pages) : illustrations (some color), color map
Language:English
Series:Sustainable urban areas, 1574-6410 ; 27
Sustainable urban areas ; 27.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11281497
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Other authors / contributors:IOS Press.
ISBN:9781607504337
1607504332
9781607500124
1607500124
Digital file characteristics:text file
Notes:Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Delft University of Technology, Delft, 2009.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-184).
In English with summaries in English and Dutch (p. 259-267).
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Summary: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.
Other form:Print version: Meesters, Janine, 1981- Meaning of activities in the dwelling and residential environment. Amsterdam : IOS Press ; Delft : Delft University Press, ©2009 9781607500124 1607500124
Table of 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