School of Geography & Sustainable Development: Recent submissions
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The construction of success and negotiation of minority identities : a mixed methods study of the experiences and outcomes of school leavers in Scotland
(University of St Andrews, 2019-06-26) - ThesisEach year in Scotland, around 50,000 young people complete their secondary education and leave school. This period of educational transition is laden with risks and opportunities; significant decisions are made and life ... -
Adaptation to the impacts of climate change in small island communities : an analysis of Scottish case studies
(University of St Andrews, 2019-06-26) - ThesisThe IPCC have identified small islands as high-risk settings facing adverse impacts of climate change, particularly flooding and storm surge, with potentially detrimental consequences for human wellbeing and livelihoods. ... -
Foreign direct investment and South-South cooperation : negotiating space, place and power within Chinese FDI in South Africa
(University of St Andrews, 2019-06-26) - ThesisChinese Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in South Africa is indicative of a two-fold transformation in the contemporary development landscape: the rise of South-South Cooperation (SSC) and a re-centering of economic growth ... -
'Tiny house, big impact?' : an investigation into the 'rise' of the Tiny Home Lifestyle (THL) in the United States
(University of St Andrews, 2019-06-26) - ThesisThe burst of the housing bubble in the United States ignited political and economic shockwaves, bringing global financial markets to the brink of collapse and kick-starting the Great Recession. This devastating crisis was ... -
Quantification of the effects of ocean acidification on benthic foraminifera
(University of St Andrews, 2019-06-26) - ThesisThe global ocean has experienced an alteration of its seawater chemistry due to the continuing uptake of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere. This ongoing process called Ocean acidification (OA) has reduced ...