Human Ecology Forum articles from June 1995

Human Ecology Forum archives from June 1995

Researchers challenge nature vs. nurture argument.
June 22, 1995... It is not so much genes or childhood environment that directly determine how successfully a person will cope, acquire knowledge and skills, and develop rewarding relationships as an adult. Rather, it is the number of enduring relationships and...

Get the goods, not the garbage. (waste management)
June 22, 1995... Low-income households tend to make less use of waste reduction and recycling programs in their communities than higher-income households do. A commonly held belief is that limited-resource households have a more urgent priority - making do with...

Clean well water? Not always!
June 22, 1995... Simple, low-cost prevention and monitoring measures can ensure that drinking water from private wells is safe. The problem is, many homeowners aren't taking these precautions. At its best, well water is exceptionally cool and fresh tasting, the...

Designing with care. (homes for the aged)
June 22, 1995... Designing short- and long-term care residences for the sick and the elderly requires an entirely new perspective on facility design. Associate Professor Paul Eshelman's design students are taking the best approach-learning by doing. The needs...

The hidden strengths of communities. (includes related article)
June 22, 1995... The neighborhood environment can nurture or defeat those who live there. Therefore, many view the decline of America's communities with alarm. But even the most downtrodden community has the resources to pull itself back up. It's all about...

Rx for sick buildings.
June 22, 1995... When many workers suffer from unexplained illnesses, often it's the building that's sick. But the cure may include fixing the human as well as the physical work environment. Many modern office buildings would fail a physical exam. Tight...

Children need space.
June 22, 1995... Crowded environments are stressful for all people. But children are less able to cope. Behavioral problems are one response to crowded homes and classrooms. "For solitude is best society, and short retirement urges sweet return," wrote the...

Pilot project links nonprofit agencies to Internet.
June 22, 1995... Nonprofit agencies in the Ithaca area now can cruise the "information superhighway" as guests of Cornell University, one of the first universities to share its network links with community human service agencies. The community hookup was...