Institute For Development

What does 'Social capital' mean?(Report)
Australian Journal of Social Issues; 12/22/2009; 9068 words; ...is critical for societies to prosper economically and for development to be sustainable. Social capital is not just the sum of...glue that binds" ...' (ABS, 2000: 8) * The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS): 'The relationships of trust...

Unearthing a passion for archaeology.(2009 Study Abroad Recipients)
Phi Kappa Phi Forum; 12/22/2009; 2907 words; ...populations. A greater understanding of what led to their unique development will provide the people of Honduras with an important method...Tanzania and Tunisia Thomas Anderson Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Sophomore, international studies major...

Machine dreams.(The Straggler)(Singularitarianism and human nature)(Essay)
National Review; 12/21/2009; 1747 words; ...us further, from AI (artificial intelligence) to AI+. Developments beyond that are unknowable, since we cannot second-guess...you rich?"); so are numerous departments and research institutes at prestigious universities. Some of the principals gathered...

Breastfeeding a Child May Protect Women from Metabolic Syndrome, a Condition Linked to Diabetes and Heart Disease in Women.
Heart Disease Weekly; 12/20/2009; 1659 words; ...Funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, this 20-year...vulnerable period for its development. Postpartum screening of...lactation duration, may affect development of coronary artery disease...the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA...

New safety concern related to antipsychotic treatment.
NewsRx Health; 12/20/2009; 1037 words; ...Intervention Effectiveness) study, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, Jonathan Meyer and colleagues examined...protein in particular are associated with increased risk for the development or progression of many illnesses including heart disease...