Hong Kong S Watershed

Author : Gary Ka-wai Cheung
Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9789622090897

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Hong Kong's Watershed by Gary Ka-wai Cheung Pdf

Hong Kong's Watershed: The 1967 Riots is the first English book that provides an account and critical analysis of the disturbances based on declassified files from the British government and recollection by key players during the events. The interviews with the participants, including Jack Cater, Liang Shangyuan, George Walden, Tsang Tak-sing, Tsang Yok-sing, and Hong Kong government officials, left irreplaceable records of oral history on the political upheaval. --The book analyses the causes and repercussions of the 1967 riots which are widely seen as a watershed of postwar history of Hong Kong. It depicts the prelude to the 1967 riots, including the Star Ferry riots in 1966, the leftist-instigated riots in Macau in 1966, and the major events leading to the disturbances, including the labour dispute at a plastic flower factory, the border conflict in Sha Tau Kok, bomb attacks and arson attacks on the office of British charge d'affaires in Beijing. --Gary Ka-wai Cheung has been a journalist since 1991. He worked as a reporter at Sing Tao Daily, Overseas Chinese Daily, Yazhou Zhoukan and South China Morning Post, covering fields ranging from politics, education and integration between Hong Kong and the mainland. He is currently an associate news editor at the South China Morning Post. --

Author : Thomas YH Chan
Publisher : Red Publish
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789888664511

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Watershed: Nostalgia and Wishful Thinking by Thomas YH Chan Pdf

Introduction to the Book This book is a novel modelled on Plato’s Republic as a series of dialogues between a half-retired college professor and his former student, taking place in several weeks in a row on various scenic and memorable locations in Hong Kong – in Central, on the Peak, on Repulse Bay and in Stanley on Hong Kong Island, as well as in Cheung Chau, an outlying island of Hong Kong. The story starts by the professor greeting and receiving his former student Julian to tea and for a friendly chat in the professors’ favourite old teahouse in Central. Their conversation, initially centring around the current events taking place in Hong Kong, soon evolves into an in-depth discussion of the immediate and subtler causes and factors leading to such a state of affairs that has been described by the local media and the Government as ‘public activities’. Since both the professor and Julian find their discussion and exchange very interesting and fruitful, they decide to continue with it in the weeks that follow. This concludes Part I which touches on the first word of the book’s title: Watershed. Part II introduces the concept of Nostalgia and both the professor and Julian ruminate about happy and memorable past events, while at the same time describe and comment on less positive times and events in the days under British colonial rule. The professor also talks about an interesting and insightful book titled Gweilo, not in a derogatory way, as it was the memoirs of a British boy growing up in Hong Kong, full of facts and humour, but at the same time illustrative of the kind of mentality of the British colonial ruling class in Hong Kong. Part II concludes with a discussion about how the West longs for a return of their former glory and world domination. Part III is the crucial part of the book, with Wishful Thinking being interpreted on three levels: the professor’s personal level, the level of the local people in Hong Kong and the level of the West, led by America, in wishing for and actually making an effort to ‘turn the clock back’ and ‘make America great again’. To illustrate the futility of such a wish, the professor takes Julian to the cemetery on Cheung Chau Island, to look at a tombstone that echoes by analogy the legendary King Arthur’s wish to be the once and future king of England. The book ends with an Epilogue describing the professor and Julian going deep into the reasons for the West’s imperialism in the past 250 years and their wish now to make a ‘come back’, instead of world harmony and peaceful coexistence for all.

Author : CHUNG Wai Man, Franco
Publisher : City University of HK Press
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789629373788

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The Concept of Proportionality in Public Law by CHUNG Wai Man, Franco Pdf

Proportionality is a German, and thus continental European, concept in public law that is applied by both the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). The principle specifies that measures adopted by executive authorities should not exceed the limits of what is appropriate and necessary in order to achieve legitimate objectives in the interest of the public. Using a functional comparative approach, this book evaluates the extent to which proportionality has been integrated into the English and Hong Kong judicial systems by comparing case law in these courts with that of the CJEU and the ECtHR. The text also reviews the development of proportionality and presents a topical understanding of why its adoption and application have encountered difficulties, particularly regarding socio-economic rights, in some jurisdictions, such as the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Written by a scholar with experience from both within the Hong Kong judicial system and from international research, this book is the first all-encompassing reference for legal practitioners worldwide.

Author : Christopher J. Duffy,Xuan Yu
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-14
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9783038429517

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Hillslope and Watershed Hydrology by Christopher J. Duffy,Xuan Yu Pdf

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Hillslope and Watershed Hydrology" that was published in Water

Author : Doru Bănăduc,Angela Curtean-Bănăduc,Franco Pedrotti,Kevin Cianfaglione,John R. Akeroyd
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030372422

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Human Impact on Danube Watershed Biodiversity in the XXI Century by Doru Bănăduc,Angela Curtean-Bănăduc,Franco Pedrotti,Kevin Cianfaglione,John R. Akeroyd Pdf

The second-longest European river after the Volga, the Danube is one of the world’s most important rivers in terms of its geographical and historical significance. In recent history, it has served as a major international waterway and numerous cities, including four capitals, have been founded on its banks. The 2826km-long Danube has a watershed measuring 801,093 km2 that is now shared between 19 countries, from its source in the Black Forest to the Black Sea, into which it pumps an average of 827 km3 of water a year. This book describes and explains key landscape values interactions (geographical, cultural and natural heritage). It also identifies the threats and various types of human impact affecting this system in all the countries of the Danube River Basin, based on the investigations and perspectives of a team of experienced naturalists, and in the context of the early 21st century, in which the human-nature relationship is still far from balanced. These studies demonstrate how biodiversity, conservation and ecological studies can help us successfully promote mutual cooperation and combine our efforts to address problems as a responsible continent.

Author : Shigeko Haruyama,Takayuki Shiraiwa
Publisher : Springer
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9784431552451

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Environmental Change and the Social Response in the Amur River Basin by Shigeko Haruyama,Takayuki Shiraiwa Pdf

This book features research on historical land use and land cover in the Amur River Basin, which are important not only for residents there but also for those affected by its material and water cycles. Land use and land cover are affected by natural and human interactions over long and short timescales. The authors address historical changes in the land cover analysis of the Amur. The Amur region of Russia, land cover change analysis of the Amur, wetland, and flooding of the Amur provide evidence of land cover change. Changes of wetland and floodplain sedimentation processes demonstrate the influences of land cover change on fluvial environment, which are discussed with geomorphology. Water chemistry is showing the physical dimension of the geography of the Amur. The development process of timber harvesting in the Khabarovsk area and land use dynamics in the twentieth century are important evidence of development. The Amur poses an essential question: how can we manage a transboundary watershed without disturbing terrestrial and marine ecosystems for future generations? This book provides essential information for geographers about this relatively unknown region.

Author : Jie Zhu,Xiaoshan Zhang
Publisher : Springer
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789811333446

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Critique of Hong Kong Nativism by Jie Zhu,Xiaoshan Zhang Pdf

This book focuses on the separatist trend in Hong Kong, which it approaches by drawing on historical studies, political analysis, social studies and legal analysis. It offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary guide to the topic, addressing the historical evolution of “Hong Kong Nativism,” the theoretical connotations and fallacies of “Hong Kong Independence,” and the legal measures taken to forestall it. Written by mainland scholars who approach the subject matter from a legal perspective, the book offers revealing insights for all students and researchers who are interested in Hong Kong Basic Law and the current political situation in Hong Kong.

Author : Liquan Xie
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781315715988

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Hydraulic Engineering III by Liquan Xie Pdf

Hydraulic research is developing beyond the borders of traditional civil engineering to meet increasing demands in natural hazards, structural safety assessment and also environmental research. Hydraulic Engineering III contains 62 technical papers from the 3rd Technical Conference on Hydraulic Engineering (CHE 2014, Hong Kong, 13-14 December 2014)

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 898 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Hydrology
ISBN : UOM:39015022360518

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Selected Water Resources Abstracts by Anonim Pdf

Author : Pennee Narot,Narong Kiettikunwong
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811633263

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Education for the Elderly in the Asia Pacific by Pennee Narot,Narong Kiettikunwong Pdf

In many countries across the Asia Pacific region, people are adapting to the new demographic shift, but there is nonetheless much concern. This book documents the various educational approaches rendered by both public and private sectors to enable elderly individuals in their own countries to re-engage in society more inclusively, to stay longer in the labour market, and to become less dependent on the state or their families. In order to produce active, healthy, and productive aging citizens, the experiments showcased by this book highlight how adaptive action is needed across many policy areas, with emphasis on shaping structural differences in the composition and organisation of higher education systems that can better foster lifelong learning among elderly citizens. The book is a great venue to underline the interplay of the theory and practices of vastly complex challenges.

Author : Library of Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1992 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : WISC:89110490869

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Library of Congress Pdf

Author : Ajai Singh
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780429783630

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Wastewater Reuse and Watershed Management by Ajai Singh Pdf

Water is a finite resource, and the demand for clean water is constantly growing. Clean freshwater is needed to meet irrigation demands for agriculture, for consumption, and for industrial uses. The world produces billions of tons of wastewater every year. This volume looks at a multitude of ways to capture, treat, and reuse wastewater and how to effectively manage watersheds. It presents a selection of new technologies and methods to recycle, reclaim, and reuse water for agricultural, industrial, and environmental purposes. The editor states that more than 75–80% of the wastewater we produce goes back to nature without being properly treated, leading to pollution and all sorts of negative health and productivity consequences. Topics cover a wide selection of research, including molluscs as a tool for river health assessment, flood risk modeling, biological removal of toxins from groundwater, saline water intrusion into coastal areas, urban drainage simulations, rainwater harvesting, irrigation topics, and more. Key features: • explores the existing methodologies in the field of reuse of wastewater • looks at different approaches in integrated water resources management • examines the issues of groundwater management and development • discusses saline water intrusion in coastal areas • presents various watershed management approaches • includes case studies and analyses of various water management efforts

Author : Lu Pan
Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2023-06-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789888805495

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The 70's Biweekly by Lu Pan Pdf

Taking The 70’s Biweekly—an independent youth publication in the 1970s’ Hong Kong—as the main thread, this edited volume investigates an unexplored trajectory of Hong Kong’s cultural and art production in the 1970s that represents the making of a dissent space by independent press and activist groups in the city. The 70’s Biweekly stands out from many other independent magazines with its unique blending of radical political theories, social activism, avant-garde art, and local art and literature creations. By taking the magazine as a nodal point of social and cultural activism from and around which actions, debates, community, and artistic practices are formed and generated, this book fills gaps in studies on how young Hong Kong cultural producers carved out an alternative creative and political space to speak against established authorities. Split into three parts, this book provides readers with a panoramic view of the political and cultural activisms in Hong Kong during the 1970s, writings on art and film, and crucially, interviews with former founders and contributors that reflect on how their participation led them to engage ideologically with their activism and community that extended far beyond the temporal and physical bounds of the magazine. “This unique collection represents a very valuable addition to the cultural history of the 1970s in Hong Kong and globally. While the journal 70’s Biweekly serves as a connecting thread, the volume in fact has broad ramifications, documenting the political, intellectual, and cultural struggles of the anticolonial and incipient democracy movement in Hong Kong.” —Sebastian Veg, École des hautes études en sciences sociales “The 70’s Biweekly was significant and impactful in Hong Kong in the early 1970s. It was an influential cultural and political platform during the early stage of the development of social movements in the colony. An attempt to examine the publication and its wider impacts will further enrich the body of literature on Hong Kong society and culture.” —Lui Tai-lok, The Education University of Hong Kong

Author : Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1732 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : UOM:39015063397858

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office Pdf

Author : Sio-Iong Ao,Haeng Kon Kim,Oscar Castillo,Alan Hoi-shou Chan,Hideki Katagiri
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789813298088

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Transactions on Engineering Technologies by Sio-Iong Ao,Haeng Kon Kim,Oscar Castillo,Alan Hoi-shou Chan,Hideki Katagiri Pdf

This book contains revised and extended research articles written by prominent researchers, selected from presentations at the International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists (IMECS 2018) held in Hong Kong, 14-16 March, 2018. Topics covered include engineering physics, communications systems, control theory, automation, engineering mathematics, scientific computing, electrical engineering, and industrial applications. The book gives a snapshot of selected advances in engineering technologies and their applications, and will serve as a useful reference for researchers and graduate students in these fields.