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The author intends to make evident a "conceptual reversion" in the case of federalism in Brazil Rather than union and pact to create a federal state, in our country federalism has been associated recently to a "decentralization" process and with just the states and municipalities participating in this deal. In this paper the intention is to show the way this "conceptual reversion" corresponds at present to the concrete crisis of this federative pact and, next, to rescue the necessary associated dimension which federalism assumes. ; The author intends to make evident a "conceptual reversion" in the case of federalism in Brazil Rather than union and pact to create a federal state, in our country federalism has been associated recently to a "decentralization" process and with just the states and municipalities participating in this deal. In this paper the intention is to show the way this "conceptual reversion" corresponds at present to the concrete crisis of this federative pact and, next, to rescue the necessary associated dimension which federalism assumes.

Introduction: Water is a natural resource of vital importance to all living beings, but when it is polluted it can be the cause of various diseases. A wide variety of pollutants have been found in groundwater and nitrate is the most frequent pollutant. Objective: The objective of this work was to determine nitrate concentration in well water samples from public supply systems and collective alternative solutions from 22 municipalities in the Marília and Assis-São Paulo regions. Method: A total of 157 water samples from wells registered in municipal health surveillance were collected and the analyses were performed by spectrophotometric method in the UV region, according to physical-chemical methods for food analysis of the Adolfo Lutz Institute. Results: From the total of 157 samples analyzed, 141 samples (89.8%) were in agreement and 16 samples (10.2%) were in disagreement with the current legislation. Conclusions: It is concluded with the results of this study that the nitrate analysis is extremely important to evaluate the risks to human health andenvironment. It is suggested the annual monitoring of the wells that presented nitrate concentrations between 5 and 10 mg/L and the promotion of public policies that guarantee the population access to water in accordance with current legal standards. ; Introdução: A água é um recurso natural de importância vital a todos os seres vivos, mas, quando está poluída, pode ser a causa de várias doenças. Uma grande variedade de substâncias contaminantes tem sido encontrada nas águas subterrâneas e o nitrato é o poluente de ocorrência mais frequente. Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar a concentração de nitrato em amostras de água de poços de sistemas de abastecimento público e soluções alternativas coletivas de 22 municípios das regiões e Marília e Assis, São Paulo. Método: Foram coletadas 157 amostras de água de poços cadastrados nas Vigilâncias Sanitárias municipais e as análises foram realizadas pelo método espectrofotométrico na região Ultravioleta (UV), segundo métodos físicoquímicos para análise de alimentos do Instituto Adolfo Lutz. Resultados: Do total de 157 amostras analisadas, estavam de acordo com a legislação vigente 141 amostras (89,8%) e em desacordo 16 amostras (10,2%). Conclusões: Conclui-se, com os resultados deste estudo, que a análise de nitrato é de extrema importância para avaliar os riscos à saúde humana e ao ambiente. Sugere-se o monitoramento anual dos poços que apresentaram concentrações de nitrato entre 5 e 10 mg/L e a promoção de políticas públicas que garantam à população o acesso à água em conformidade com os padrões legais vigentes.

This paper has a double purpose. First, the author intends to discuss what is in game when the public social security is changed for private systems based on individual savings. Second, she aims to analyze why the neoliberal reforms are accepted easier in Latin America (with exception of Brazil) than in European countries. (Rev Econ Polit/DÜI)

This paper deals with US interests in the world debt problem. In the general framework named as "transfer problem" the author presents a case study of Mexico and Brazil. He concludes showing five alternative solutions to the debt problem: an improved world macro-economy, facilities, debt-equity swaps, a reversal of capital flight, and Bradly-style debt relief

Brazilian Native Vegetation Protection Law (Law n. 12.651/2012) brought flexibility related to the sizing of Permanent Preservation Areas (PPAs) along watercourses when there was anthropogenic occupation before July 22, 2008 (consolidated rural area), which may vary according to the size of the property. To better understand the effects of this law, we analyzed land use and land occupation in PPAs along watercourses in a portion of Grande River drainage basin. Scenarios were also developed to compare the effects of the reduction of PPA limits, allowing us to discuss measures to avoid water quality deterioration. We obtained the drainage network and individualized the study area through images available in Google Earth TM, and we extracted information about land use and land occupation from a vector provided by the Laboratory of Studies and Projects in Forest Management from Federal University of Lavras. Recovery scenarios were estimated according to Article n. 61-A from the Native Vegetation Protection Law. There was a significant reduction of environmental liability compared to previous legislation. In the more restrictive scenario, there may be a 31% deficit in recovery areas, where watersheds with a strong presence of small rural properties will be the most affected. Although the reduction of recovery areas is characterized as a retrogression in the protection of native vegetation, complementary strategies could be implemented, such as economic incentive mechanisms. ; Brazilian Native Vegetation Protection Law (Law n. 12.651/2012) brought flexibility related to the sizing of Permanent Preservation Areas (PPAs) along watercourses when there was anthropogenic occupation before July 22, 2008 (consolidated rural area), which may vary according to the size of the property. To better understand the effects of this law, we analyzed land use and land occupation in PPAs along watercourses in a portion of Grande River drainage basin. Scenarios were also developed to compare the effects of the reduction of PPA limits, allowing us to discuss measures to avoid water quality deterioration. We obtained the drainage network and individualized the study area through images available in Google Earth TM, and we extracted information about land use and land occupation from a vector provided by the Laboratory of Studies and Projects in Forest Management from Federal University of Lavras. Recovery scenarios were estimated according to Article n. 61-A from the Native Vegetation Protection Law. There was a significant reduction of environmental liability compared to previous legislation. In the more restrictive scenario, there may be a 31% deficit in recovery areas, where watersheds with a strong presence of small rural properties will be the most affected. Although the reduction of recovery areas is characterized as a retrogression in the protection of native vegetation, complementary strategies could be implemented, such as economic incentive mechanisms. ; A Lei de Proteção da Vegetação Nativa (Lei nº 12.651/2012) trouxe uma flexibilidade relacionada ao dimensionamento de Áreas de Preservação Permanente (APPs) ao longo dos cursos d'água em razão de ocupação antrópica preexistente a 22 de julho de 2008 (área rural consolidada), que pode variar de acordo com o tamanho do imóvel rural. Para melhor compreender os efeitos dessa lei, analisamos o uso e a ocupação da terra em APPs ao longo de cursos d'água em uma porção da bacia do Rio Grande. Também elaboramos cenários para comparar os efeitos da redução de limites de APPs, discutindo medidas para evitar degradação da água. Extraímos a rede de drenagem e individualizamos a área de estudo com auxílio de imagens disponíveis no Google EarthTM, e extraímos informações sobre o uso e ocupação da terra a partir de um vetor fornecido pelo Laboratório de Estudos e Projetos em Manejo Florestal da Universidade Federal de Lavras. Os cenários de recuperação foram estimados de acordo com o artigo n. 61-A da Lei de Proteção da Vegetação Nativa. Houve redução significativa do passivo ambiental em comparação com a legislação anterior. No cenário mais restritivo, pode haver um déficit de 31% nas áreas de recuperação, onde as bacias com forte presença de pequenos imóveis rurais serão as mais afetadas. Embora a redução das áreas de recuperação seja caracterizada como um retrocesso na proteção da vegetação nativa, estratégias complementares podem ser implementadas, como mecanismos de incentivo econômico.

A construção de um projeto de nação brasileira se deu na primeira metade do século XIX, em meio a um período de turbulências. Nesse período, foram criados os cursos de Direito em Olinda e São Paulo, além do Instituto Histórico e Geográfico Brasileiro. Após 22 anos de precariedade, o curso de Olinda foi transferido Recife, e foi quando, em 1870, Silvio Romero anunciou um conjunto de ideias cientificistas, inaugurando uma nova fase da historiografia brasileira. Ele propôs uma tríade racial como formadora do povo brasileiro, e para estudá-la recorreu ao folclore, tendo como objetivo compreender a contribuição cultural de cada raça para formação do povo brasileiro analisando homem e natureza. Essa sugestão aparece nas obras de Felisbelo Freire e Euclides da Cunha que tomamos como exemplo para investigar a repercussão do pensamento de Romero. Está pesquisa está pautada por uma sociologia do conhecimento de Mannheim, preocupada em investigar como as verdades são construídas em tempos de turbulência social. E, assim, a passagem do império à república é significativa para a dicotomia entre tradição e modernidade, sertão e litoral.

In this study the author briefly summarizes the difficulties faced by the developing countries concerning their foreign debt. He also discusses the factors which stand behind the ratios of indebtness most commonly used. Finally he presents a summary of the main proposals which have been advanced to reduce the foreign debt of Latin American and Third World countries

This paper analyzes the recent evolution of the monetary and financial system of Argentine economy, particularly from the implementation of Plano Austral, June 15, 1985. According to the author, the initial impact of the stabilization plan had two elements that were emphasized: the increasing of demand for monetary resources, and the reduction of the fiscal deficit

Apresenta-se a resenha crítica da obra A mediatização da política na era das redes sociais recentemente lançada em Portugal. Tecemos comentários sobre a sua importância para os estudos nos processos de mediatização da política. ; We present the recent book A mediatização da política na era das redes sociais. Following the author, we try to comment the book and its importance in the mediatization studies' context inside the politics.

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar o processo de desinstitucionalização, quanto ao uso das práticas contábeis de correção monetária, pelas grandes empresas brasileiras. Os pressupostos teóricos utilizados foram baseados na teoria institucional, que representa uma abordagem sociológica interpretativa do comportamento humano, que reconhece fenômenos de racionalidade limitada e o caráter político da ação social. As análises empíricas foram baseadas na abordagem proposta por Oliver (1992). A estratégia de pesquisa compreendeu aplicação de questionários e entrevistas a uma população de 118 empresas brasileiras, de grande porte, constantes da Revista Exame 500 Maiores Empresas e teve como principais respondentes os contadores e gerentes de controladoria. Foram utilizadas as técnicas estatísticas de Análise Fatorial, ANOVA one way e Kruskal-Wallis. A partir da abordagem proposta por Oliver (1992), que contemplou 22 variáveis, que compõem 12 constructos e 6 hipóteses qualitativas, sobre as pressões motivadoras do processo de desinstitucionalização das práticas contábeis de correção monetária. Portanto, em relação aos constructos avaliados, cabe destaque para as pressões políticas (nível do ambiente), pressões funcionais em ambas as dimensões (organizacional e ambiente). No entanto, as pressões sociais não se demonstraram significativas. Conclui-se que o processo de desinstitucionalização é decorrente de uma combinação distinta de fatores institucionais e os resultados da pesquisa estão aderentes aos achados das pesquisas realizadas no Mercado Americano e no Reino Unido. ; This article aims to analyze the deinstitutionalization of the inflation-adjustment accounting practices used by large Brazilian companies. The theoretical assumptions used were based on institutional theory, which provides a sociological interpretation of human behavior that recognizes the phenomenon of limited rationality and the political character of social action. Analyses were based on the empirical approach that was proposed by Oliver (1992). The research strategy consisted of questionnaires and interviews conducted in a population of 118 large Brazilian companies from Exame Magazine's list of the 500 largest companies. The primary respondents were accountants and controllers. Factor analysis, one-way ANOVA and the Kruskal-Wallis test were conducted using the approach proposed by Oliver (1992), and the research included 22 variables comprising 12 constructs and 6 qualitative hypotheses regarding the pressures that motivate the deinstitutionalization of inflation-adjusted accounting practices. Therefore, with regard to the constructs assessed, emphasis was placed on identifying the political pressures (the environment) and the functional pressures in both the organizational and environmental dimensions. However, the social pressures did not prove to be significant. We conclude that the process of deinstitutionalization results from a distinct combination of institutional factors, and these results are consistent with the findings from research conducted in the US market and in the UK.

Writing from Islamabad, the author describes the present political situation in Pakistan & discusses earlier attempts to reach democracy through the electoral process. He contends that it would be absurd to try to predict the future of Pakistan, this country that faces challenges that few others have had to confront. However, it appears that Pakistan is going to make a third attempt to become a democracy. S. Stanton

The author compares the negotiating process of two agreements: Canada/USA and Argentina/Brazil. The main topic discussed is the harmonization of economic policies. In order to create a free trade area or a common market, governments have to face a difficult choice, between the economic benefits of integration and the political costs of restricted sovereignty. Two different configurations of this dilemma are analysed in this paper

Este trabalho trata-se de uma resenha crítica do livro Ciudadanos reemplazados por algoritmos, escrito por Néstor García Canclini, em 2019. Na obra, o autor discute, em forma de ensaio, como ser cidadão no capitalismo global e eletrônico, em um contexto no qual se reorganizam conceitos, antes seguros, de cidadania, política e globalização. Quando os sistemas tradicionais de fazer política parecem falhar, o autor busca compreensão, respostas e saídas nas novas formas de participação e reinvindicação, nos jovens e nas culturas do hackeamento, atentando para a perigosa combinação da opacidade dos algoritmos e da transparência dos nossos dados. ; This work is a critical review of the book Ciudadanos reemplazados por algoritmos, written by Néstor García Canclini, in 2019. In the work, the author discusses, as an essay, how to be a citizen in global and electronic capitalism, in a context in which, previously safe, concepts of citizenship, politics and globalization are reorganized. When traditional systems of making politics seem to fail, the author seeks understanding, answers and solutions in new forms of participation and claim, in young people and in hacking cultures, paying attention to the dangerous combination of the opacity of the algorithms and the transparency of our data.

This article aims to highlight the value attributed to art, especially music, by Arthur Schopenhauer. The author's relationship with the philosophy of Fichte and Schelling will be articulated, contextualizing his thinking with the german romantic movement. Moreover, by presenting his aesthetic hierarchy, some fundamental aspects of the author of The world as will and representation will be pointed out, insofar as this duality is also pointed to when referring to the different artistic styles.