Susan M Tapsell
Biographic Data
| ID | 1680802 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Susan M Tapsell |
| GIVEN NAMES | Susan M |
| FAMILY NAME | Tapsell |
| SIGNATURE | TAPSELL S M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Middlesex University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 74 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1995 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| H-INDEX | 5 |
Children's perceptions of river landscapes and play: What children's photographs reveal
The insights that children's photography can provide into children's perceptions of river landscapes and play opportunities are focused upon, based on an analysis of over 500 photographs and comments generated during visits to two London rivers by children aged nine to eleven from three nearby schools. In their photographs, the children recognized the aesthetic appeal of specific natural features of the river landscapes, particularly trees. Some …
Growing up with rivers? Rivers in London children’s worlds
This paper presents the results from exploratory research which set out to investigate London children’s perceptions and uses of river environments. Mainly qualitative, multi‐method research was carried out in four primary schools with children aged 9–11, focusing on two rivers near to the schools. Rivers were found to be marginal to the children’s everyday lives and outdoor play, being perceived as polluted, neglected, and initially dangerous pl…
Translating nature: River Restoration as Nature - Culture
In this paper we examine the process of river restoration at the river Cole in southern England. We argue that analysing such environmental transformations as actor-network translations or 'nature-cultures' can provide an integrative perspective on the process of restoration and its intertwining of natural and human actors and help to avoid the traps of defining 'nature' and separating it from society; traps which open up before environmental phi…
Translating nature: River Restoration as Nature-Culture
In this paper we examine the process of river restoration at the river Cole in southern England. We argue that analysing such environmental transformations as actor-network translations or 'nature-cultures' can provide an integrative perspective on the process of restoration and its intertwining of natural and human actors and help to avoid the traps of defining 'nature' and separating it from society; traps which open up before environmental phi…
Environmental restoration: Environmental management or environmental threat
This paper compares the ethical and political issues raised by two environmental restoration schemes in England: those of the River Skerne and the A33 near Twyford Down. Neither example fully restores a ‘natural’ condition, nor tries to, but both raise questions about how far restoration is an acceptable option for environmental management
Rivers and river restoration: A child's‐eye view
Research suggest a high level of interest in the environment and in environmental action by children. Yet very little is known about how children perceive the natural environment. Despite the fact the children are one of the largest user groups of outdoor spaces, their views are rarely sought. The aim of this small qualitative study was to look at children's perceptions of river corridor environments, and specifically to look at their views on re…
River restoration: What are we restoring to? a case study of the Ravensbourne river, London
State of the art techniques are now being developed to restore our rivers to improve their ecological and conservation value, as well as enhancing their amenity and recreation potential. This study focuses upon the restoration of a small section of the Ravensbourne River in a suburban park near London (Queen's Mead Recreation Ground), which was channelized in the 1970s for the purposes of flood control. As well as reviewing the current status and…
Translating nature: River Restoration as Nature - Culture
In this paper we examine the process of river restoration at the river Cole in southern England. We argue that analysing such environmental transformations as actor-network translations or 'nature-cultures' can provide an integrative perspective on the process of restoration and its intertwining of natural and human actors and help to avoid the traps of defining 'nature' and separating it from society; traps which open up before environmental phi…
River restoration: What are we restoring to? a case study of the Ravensbourne river, London
State of the art techniques are now being developed to restore our rivers to improve their ecological and conservation value, as well as enhancing their amenity and recreation potential. This study focuses upon the restoration of a small section of the Ravensbourne River in a suburban park near London (Queen's Mead Recreation Ground), which was channelized in the 1970s for the purposes of flood control. As well as reviewing the current status and…
Growing up with rivers? Rivers in London children’s worlds
This paper presents the results from exploratory research which set out to investigate London children’s perceptions and uses of river environments. Mainly qualitative, multi‐method research was carried out in four primary schools with children aged 9–11, focusing on two rivers near to the schools. Rivers were found to be marginal to the children’s everyday lives and outdoor play, being perceived as polluted, neglected, and initially dangerous pl…
Children's perceptions of river landscapes and play: What children's photographs reveal
The insights that children's photography can provide into children's perceptions of river landscapes and play opportunities are focused upon, based on an analysis of over 500 photographs and comments generated during visits to two London rivers by children aged nine to eleven from three nearby schools. In their photographs, the children recognized the aesthetic appeal of specific natural features of the river landscapes, particularly trees. Some …
Environmental restoration: Environmental management or environmental threat
This paper compares the ethical and political issues raised by two environmental restoration schemes in England: those of the River Skerne and the A33 near Twyford Down. Neither example fully restores a ‘natural’ condition, nor tries to, but both raise questions about how far restoration is an acceptable option for environmental management
Translating nature: River Restoration as Nature-Culture
In this paper we examine the process of river restoration at the river Cole in southern England. We argue that analysing such environmental transformations as actor-network translations or 'nature-cultures' can provide an integrative perspective on the process of restoration and its intertwining of natural and human actors and help to avoid the traps of defining 'nature' and separating it from society; traps which open up before environmental phi…
Rivers and river restoration: A child's‐eye view
Research suggest a high level of interest in the environment and in environmental action by children. Yet very little is known about how children perceive the natural environment. Despite the fact the children are one of the largest user groups of outdoor spaces, their views are rarely sought. The aim of this small qualitative study was to look at children's perceptions of river corridor environments, and specifically to look at their views on re…
River restoration: What are we restoring to? a case study of the Ravensbourne river, London
State of the art techniques are now being developed to restore our rivers to improve their ecological and conservation value, as well as enhancing their amenity and recreation potential. This study focuses upon the restoration of a small section of the Ravensbourne River in a suburban park near London (Queen's Mead Recreation Ground), which was channelized in the 1970s for the purposes of flood control. As well as reviewing the current status and…
Rivers and river restoration: A child's‐eye view
Research suggest a high level of interest in the environment and in environmental action by children. Yet very little is known about how children perceive the natural environment. Despite the fact the children are one of the largest user groups of outdoor spaces, their views are rarely sought. The aim of this small qualitative study was to look at children's perceptions of river corridor environments, and specifically to look at their views on re…
Environmental restoration: Environmental management or environmental threat
This paper compares the ethical and political issues raised by two environmental restoration schemes in England: those of the River Skerne and the A33 near Twyford Down. Neither example fully restores a ‘natural’ condition, nor tries to, but both raise questions about how far restoration is an acceptable option for environmental management
Translating nature: River Restoration as Nature - Culture
In this paper we examine the process of river restoration at the river Cole in southern England. We argue that analysing such environmental transformations as actor-network translations or 'nature-cultures' can provide an integrative perspective on the process of restoration and its intertwining of natural and human actors and help to avoid the traps of defining 'nature' and separating it from society; traps which open up before environmental phi…
Translating nature: River Restoration as Nature-Culture
In this paper we examine the process of river restoration at the river Cole in southern England. We argue that analysing such environmental transformations as actor-network translations or 'nature-cultures' can provide an integrative perspective on the process of restoration and its intertwining of natural and human actors and help to avoid the traps of defining 'nature' and separating it from society; traps which open up before environmental phi…
Growing up with rivers? Rivers in London children’s worlds
This paper presents the results from exploratory research which set out to investigate London children’s perceptions and uses of river environments. Mainly qualitative, multi‐method research was carried out in four primary schools with children aged 9–11, focusing on two rivers near to the schools. Rivers were found to be marginal to the children’s everyday lives and outdoor play, being perceived as polluted, neglected, and initially dangerous pl…
Children's perceptions of river landscapes and play: What children's photographs reveal
The insights that children's photography can provide into children's perceptions of river landscapes and play opportunities are focused upon, based on an analysis of over 500 photographs and comments generated during visits to two London rivers by children aged nine to eleven from three nearby schools. In their photographs, the children recognized the aesthetic appeal of specific natural features of the river landscapes, particularly trees. Some …
Geography (7 works) · Archaeology (6 works) · Ecology (6 works) · Environmental planning (5 works) · Environmental resource management (5 works) · Environmental Science (5 works) · Ecology (4 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Environmental ethics (3 works) · environmental restoration (3 works)