McGill University Thèses et mémoires publiés en 1965

This thesis endeavours, first of all, to examine the attitude of English and Scottish Protestant reformers towards the problem of poverty as it existed in the sixteenth century, and more particularly between the years 1528 and 1563. This period represents a logical phase in English social history marking at one end the start of the Reformation and at the other what might be referred to as the Elizabethan settlement of 'commonwealth' matters. In Scotland the same period witnessed the beginnings of a national awareness of social problems, together with the steady growth of the reform movement culminating in the Reformation …  Lire la suite

Since the first thesis on Nigerian education by a Nigerian was completed in 1946, several others have followed in quick succession. These studies critically examined the education system from the points of view of the qualification of its teaching staff, the effectiveness of its administration, the adequacy of its curricula and of the instructional methods used, the suitability of its facilities, the extent of its support by the Nigerian public, and the abilities and attitudes of its students. Most of these studies found that the Nigerian education system was a wholesale "export" of the types of education that enjoyed the …  Lire la suite

Political Economy, from the beginning of the seventeenth century until the middle of the nineteenth, was largely preoccupied with the analysis of the nature, causes, and consequences of the increase in the wealth of nations. Indeed, this search for an explanation of the process of economic developnent is one of the main links in the history of economic thought. Undoubtedly, from the second half of the nineteenth century until the first half of the twentieth, there occurred a major shift in emphasis, that is, to value and distribution theory; but nevertheless, a substantial part of the work of writers even …  Lire la suite

The primary object of this investigation was to study further the movement of labelled noradrenaline in the isolated perfused rabbit heart, with special reference to its significance in cardiac drug action. Since the movment (uptake and outflow) of noradrenaline might be influenced by changes in heart functions, e.g. coronary flow, heart rate and cardiac contractility, attempts were made to cerrelate movement of noradrenaline with changes in these functions. It is now clearly established that the heart can take up exogenous noradrenaline and that the absorbed noradrenaline appears to be localised at similar sites to those of the physiologically occurring amine. …  Lire la suite

Experimental investigations using "streak" and "open - shutter" photographic techniques have been carried out for a system in which a linear detonation wave is made to transmit through a small hole drilled at the centre of a flat plate obstruction. The transmitted wave expands into another tube or cylindrical chamber containing the same mixture at the same initial conditions. From the streak records, results are obtained for the variations of induction distance for transition from deflagration to detonation with initial mixture pressure tor C2H2-O2 mixtures. Qualitative explanations of the structure of the wave expanding downstream of the orifice are given, …  Lire la suite

John Horne Tooke's philosophy of language is worth examining because, although his work has been influential, and although there is much of intrinsic interest in what he wrote - particularly for many of the questions discussed by philosophers recently - still, he has seldom been mentioned in English philosophical circles during this century. [...]  Lire la suite

In an attempt to obtain direct evidence on the reflectivities and transmissions of thin high-level clouds in the infra-red, measurements of radiation at the surface are being made as part of a continuing study. The present work is a theoretical study of the results which one may expect to obtain for various typical atmospheric conditions. The conclusions reached are that the effects of carbon dioxide absorption and solar radiation are negligible, as are fluctuations in the ozone content. The effect of water vapour is important but can be determined from the routine radiosonde soundings. [...]  Lire la suite

The central problem with which this work is concerned may best be introduced in the words of an economist in an address dealing with problems of growth in the Canadian economy... [large block quote] ... The emphasis in this work will rest heavily upon the presentation of the empirical evidence rather than on the development of theory. It is, unfortunately, not within the present competence of the author to do both, even at the cost of leaving the reader without understanding. It is, however, believed that the breakdown by Province, region, city and town which is carried out in this …  Lire la suite

From an analysis of the flow over and around the Himalayas during the high summers of 1958 and 1959, it is deduced that the large-scale upper air patterns have significant effects on the surface circulation. The effect of the plateau (due to surface heating) is to induce a surface cyclonic circulation which is however often subdued by dynamic effeets. This result contradicts previous studies, in which it has always been maintained that anticyclonic circulation should result. [...]  Lire la suite

At the close of the eighth century the third of the Umawi amirs ascended the throne of al-Andalus to be greeted immediately by a rebellion in one of his major towns. This set the stage for a reign which was filled with rebellion and unrest. The border Marches revolted as their governors sought to make themselves independent a mob of his subjects stormed his palace in Cordoba and almost succeeded in capturing it , he was jeered at when he walked through the streets of Cordoba to the mosque, and at one point he uncovered a plot involving some of …  Lire la suite

At the close of the eighth century the third of the Umawi amirs ascended the throne of al-Andalus to be greeted immediately by a rebellion in one of his major towns. This set the stage for a reign which was filled with rebellion and unrest. The border Marches revolted as their governors sought to make themselves independent, a mob of his subjects stormed his palace in Cordoba and almost succeeded in capturing it, he was jeered at when he walked through the streets of Cordoba to the mosque, and at one point he uncovered a plot involving some of the …  Lire la suite

Ion exchange resin membranes, because of their special electrochemical properties, have been applied to a number of separation processes based on the principles of electrodialysis. In general, transport of constituents through membranes may occur as a result of a number of elementary transfer processes. The prediction of the transfer rate of constituents in this system, where several transport processes occur simultaneously, is of fundamental interest. In the description of the overall transfer process the contribution from each elementary transport process has been considered. The overall transfer rate of components has been represented by the algebraic sum of the rate expressions …  Lire la suite

Geldart, L. P.  Lire la suite

Salisbury, R. (Supervisor)  Lire la suite

The topic of this thesis is Valerius Maximus' value as a Roman historian. Therefore, the contents of the thesis are concerned only with the passages in Valerius Maximus' book On Memorable Deeds and Sayings, which deal directly with Roman history. Also, because of the nature of this thesis, I have used only those passages which relate events from 300 B.C. to 14 A.D. I have endeavoured, throughout this thesis, to present a purely objective study of Valerius Maximus. In order to do this, all facets involving the information of the said period of Roman history, which is included in his …  Lire la suite

In [1], Birkhoff and Pierce introduced the concept of f-ring. In (7], [9], and [10] it was shown that certain Archimedian f-rings can be represented as rings of continuous extended real valued functions on various topological spaces. It was noted that the m-topology on rings of continuous real valued functions (see problem 2N of [6]) could be generalized to arbitrary f-rings provided they were convex in the sense of [5]. It was also shown that every f-ring can be embedded in a smallest convex f-ring. [...]  Lire la suite

Most Swiss writers participate actively in the affairs of their country: they take sides on political and economic issues and, like all other Swiss male citizens, cast their votes several times a year. In the tradition of Swiss Literature, the figure of the energetic or didactic writer predominates. Most writers are active in another profession in addition to writing. It could even be said that they consider their art only as a secondary profession. Until recently, the Swiss had a tendency to respect those writers only who had proved their qualities in business or industry before they took to writing. …  Lire la suite

Carter, A. L.  Lire la suite

The Czechoslovakian crisis in the Spring and Summer of 1938 had deeply divided the British press. By September 1938 there were discernible clear lines ot difference both on the policy Britain was urged te pursue in Central Europe and on the role - or lack of role - envisaged for the U.S.S.R. The Soviet connection to events stemmed from the Czech-Soviet Mutual Assistance Pact of May 1935, contingent for its operation in the case of aggression on the active intervention ot France. [...]  Lire la suite

Forage legumes are particularly important in the Province of Quebec. In 1961, hay (grass and legumes) occupied 67% of the crop area and was worth $97,307,000. or 55·8% of the total value of field crops. Improved pastures, not included in the above figures, occupied over 2,000,000 acres (Anon, 1961). Since alfalfa, birdsfoot trefoil, red, alsike, and ladino clovers are dominant in this hay crop, their agricultural importance is apparent. This, together with the fact that alfalfa is a common rotation crop, led to the choice of this plant for study. [...]  Lire la suite

Bamboo, whose estimated number of species ranges from 500 to 1000 comprising some 60 or more genera (l) is usually a mild-climate plant and few species are native to cold temperature regions. Most species are native to Asia and adjacent islands, large stands of naturally habited bamboo being scattered along the tropical belt of Asia, and also across Africa to central America. Bamboo grows so rapidly both above and beneath the soil that very few plants can interfere with it to any appreciable exent (l). The maximum rate of bamboo growth has been reported as high as 91 cm. per …  Lire la suite

Since the Industrial Revolution, the world has witnessed an utterly fantastic phenomenon of urban expansion hitherto unparalled. The establishment of large centres of population followed as a logical result of industrialization, but the speed at which they have outgrown their boundaries to mature into colossal masses of people and buildings is something unique to modern time. In North America, the rapidity of urbanization has accentuated urban problems which can be remedied only with the help of proper town planning. [...]  Lire la suite

The use of authority in casework often presents a problem for the social work practitioner because of the great emphasis in the profession on client self determination. At times, a discrepancy arises between this principle and what is therapeutically indicated for the client. Caseworkers are often faced with the conflict between creating an accepting and permissive atmosphere, and acting authoritatively in the best interests of the client. This presents a problem, but also a challenge. A clearer and fuller knowledge of some of the aspects of the use of authority in casework could well be of great assistance to the …  Lire la suite

The purpose of this thesis is to outline a framework of analysis for the study of foreign policy and to apply this framework to an analysis of the factors shaping the foreign policy of the People's Republic of China. There are two basic approaches to the study of foreign policy. The first, the historical approach, is essentially descriptive and is primarily concerned with improving our factual knowledge of the behaviour of particular states. The second, the anayltical approach, focuses upon state behaviour in general and attempts to formulate valid generalizations about state behaviour. Its ultimate goal is the elaboration of …  Lire la suite

Measurements of solar radiation taken at Point Barrow, Alaska, in 1962 are analyzed and evaluated. This is accomplished by comparing the measurements with the theoretical clear sky radiation, calculated using Houghton's transmissivity coefficients. Global radiation measurements for the Spring are found to be in error by as much as 30%. The error is attributed to frost deposits on the glass dome of the solarimeter. The method used to compute the clear sky radiation is discussed in detail and a nomogram for evaluating this parameter is given. The effects on the incoming solar radiation of precipitable water, cloud cover, and surface …  Lire la suite

Kernels of the maize cultivar Gaspé Flint are known to mature earlier than ordinary corn belt corn if both are grown under identical field conditions (Henry, 1956). In fact it is the earliest maturing corn known in Canada, and probably the earliest in the world. The present research reports the number of foliage leaves produced from planting to tessel initiation, and the length of time required for this development. From this, a general schedule of post-embryonic development from the mature kernel stage up to the time of tessel initiation was arrived at. [...]  Lire la suite

Lowenstein, L. (Supervisor)  Lire la suite

The work described in this thesis was undertaken due to scepticism of the basically accepted belief that "physiological" ileus occurred regularly after abdominal surgery. The aim, if the scepticism was justified, was to examine postoperative management from this point of view and to present a concept from which individual surgeons might further postoperative management to the benefit and comfort of their patients. The postoperative management of a patient who has undergone abdominal surgery is to a large extent, governed by the findings of abdominal auscultation. [...]  Lire la suite

The capacity of some populations of insects to tolerate quantities of poisons which are far in excess of the quantities which are required to eliminate populations of their forebears has been called "tolerance" and "resistance". The difference between these two terms is one of degree. Low levels of resistance or tolerance in insects has been called "vigour tolerance" when it shows itself as a wide spectrum effect against a number of pressures. There exists a considerable controversy about its existence. Resistance in a noxious species poses serious economic problems in the control of that species. [...]  Lire la suite

During the melting of a major ice-cap such as that which covered Central Quebec-Labrador until relatively recent times, there must inevitably be an enormous and rapid release of meltwaters. Evidence of this is left in the form of abandoned channels cut in both drift and bedrock, and assorted fluvioglacial deposits. By careful study of these features it is possible to deduce much as to the nature of the melting ice-mass which nourished the meltwater streams. [...]  Lire la suite

The metabolism of coumarin and c-coumaric acid by plant and animals has been studied fairly extensively but only a few trials have been reported with microorganisms. A number of fungi including strains of Penicillium and Fusarium were shown to metabolise coumarin and c-coumaric acid. Umbelliferone, dihydrocoumarin, melilotic acid and cis-cis-mucomic acid, have been identified as products of coumarin degradation. [...]  Lire la suite

Red clover has always occupied an important position anong the forage legumes grown in Canada and the United States. However, the acreage devoted to red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) has declined due to weaknesses in some important agronomic characteristics. A main weakness is its survival two or more winters. The winter survival of red clover depends, of course, on many different factors. Common objectives in breeding are (1) greater winter hardiness, (2) better disease resistance, and (3) a more perennial growth habit. [...]  Lire la suite

Photochemistry is rapidly becoming one of the important fields of organic chemical research. Several recent reviews and books on the subject attest to this fact. Part of the reason for this interest is the potential value of photochemistry as a synthetic tool. For example, on a laboratory scale, many cis-trans isomerisations, valence isomerisations, skeletal rearrangements, and dimerisations have been accomplished. Many of the products of these reactions would be very difficult to obtain by nonphotochemical means. The most obvious examples of the success of photochemistry on a large scale are the irradiation of ergosterol to give vitamin D, and photosynthesis. …  Lire la suite

Moxley, J. E.  Lire la suite

En Amérique tropicale et aux Antilles, le milieu naturel a déjà été l'objet d'une dégradation première de la part des populations précolombiennes: Incas et Mayas sur la terre ferme, Arawaks et Carafbes dans les îles. Cette dégradation n'a fait que s'accentuer lors de la découverte du Nouveau Monde et surtout à la suite de l'introduction des méthodes culturales européennes, il y a trois siècles, par les colons espagnols, portuguais, hollandais, anglais ou français. [...]  Lire la suite

Harris (1) has postulated a neurohumoral theory for the control of ACTH (adrenocortiocotrophin) release in which the hypothalamis elaborates a chemical, a neurohumor. This neurohumor passes down the nerve axons to a capillary bed located in the pituitary stalk. By the blood that the neurohumor reaches the anterior pituitary where it exerts its ACTH-releasing effect. [...]  Lire la suite

The observation that the composition of the extracellular fluid is quite different from that of the intracellular fluid has stimulated much research on the mechanisms by which such differences can be established and maintained. The phenomenon of selective permeabtlity of cells has long been recognized as a question of fundamental importance and, indeed, the 'physiological permeability' of cellular barriers has been distinguished from their passive "physical permeability" by physiologists since early in the century. The early concept that the cell membrane is a static structure has been revised and it is now accepted that the cell membrane is an active …  Lire la suite

Not a rock, mineral or soil does not contain at least some iodine. Nevertheless, it is one of the scarcest of non-metallic elements on earths as to its abundance, it falls in the group of precious metals like silver, gold and platinum. It is present as inorganic salts (iodide or iodate) and to a lesser extent as complex biochemical groupings. [...]  Lire la suite

The independent formation cross-sections of 30 min Cs^130, 6.5d Cs^132, 2.9 hr Cs^134m, 2.1 yr Cs^134g, 13 d Cs^136, 32 min Cs^138, 18 d Rb^86, and cumulative formation cross-sections of 30 yr Cs^137 and 17 min Xe^138 produced in the fission of Th^232 by 20 by 85 Mev. protons have been measured radiochemically. Charge distribution curves were constructed at 20, 30, 39, 50, 51, 65, 15 and 85 Mev. With increasing proton energy these curves broaden and the most probable charge shifts towards the line of beta stability. These effects are interpreted in terms of fission-spallation competition. Detailed calculations on …  Lire la suite

Opposition parties usually maintain that provincial control of public finance is inefficient and undemocratic. The accession to power of the Liberals in 1960 seemed to be an appropriate occasion to examine whether or not this assertion was valid. To confirm or to invalidate assertions, by research, written evidence, and figures, is one of the many calls of Political Science. [...]  Lire la suite

This paper is concerned with the role of the terms of trade in the long-run development of primary producing underdeveloped economies. The present chapter discusses the importance of the terms of trade and the welfare significance of the various 'terms of trade' concepts. Chapter II develops a simplified theory of trade and development which emphasizes the role of the terms of trade as an adjustment and transmission mechanism for growth in the basic two-country world. Chapter III considers the pros and cons of the hypothesis that underdeveloped economies are experiencing and will continue to experience a secular deterioration in their …  Lire la suite

In this thesis we study the differential equation [...equation...] which includes the Riccati equation, Abel's equation, Bernoulli's equation, and the linear equation as special cases. [...]  Lire la suite

Early workers in the field of pituitary cytology classified the cells of the anterior pituitary according to their staining abilities. Thus Wolfe and Cleveland, in 1933, using Orange G and aniline blue, divided the cell types in the anterior pituitary of the female rat into three groups [...]  Lire la suite

It is generally believed that the orienting reaction, the first response of an organism to a novel or unexpected stimulus, tends to facilitate sensory, central and response processes. Pavlov (1927) suggested that "the orienting reflex tunes the correspondins analyser to ensure optimal conditions for perception of the stimulus." More recently, Lacey (1959) has stated that an increase in skin conductance, a characteristic component of the orienting reaction, "facilitates transaction of the organism with the environment." As far as sensory and perceptual processes are concerned, there is considerable evidence for a facilitatory effect of the orienting reaction. For example, Martin and …  Lire la suite

The Deweras Formation between the Umfuli and Umniati Rivers consists of an upper series of arkoses and shales, (Arenaceous Series), a middle sequence of tholeiitic lavas, (Volcanic Series), and a lower discontinuous series of quartzite and conglomerate, (Basal Sedimentary Series). The succession is interpreted as being deposited in a variable shallow water to continental environment, which in this instance is believed to be associated with a step faulted or graben structure. [...]  Lire la suite

Charles Percy Snow is a remarkably interesting, versatile and contraversial figure in contemporary English life. For those who are by nature combative Snow--a former physicist of brilliance, as well as a stern reviewer of fiction, popular novelist and active politician--has provided some of life's more tolerable moments. Snow has outraged critics with his opinions on the modern novel. He has outraged literary historians and assorted critics with his opinions on the Industrial Revolution, the polarization of the literary and scientitic cultures, and the desirable course of present day education. He continues to delight and outrage critics with his novels. [...]  Lire la suite

Much has been written about the history of Scotland in the sixteenth century, or rather, much has been written about that romantic, intriguing, mysterious, "tragic", and perhaps, slightly foolish, figure, Mary, Queen of Scots. Despite this large outpouring of literature, much of it polemical, and intended mainly to denigrate, or to exalt, Mary, important aspects and persons of the period have been neglected. The sixteenth century was an important turning point in European history. [...]  Lire la suite

Considerable experimental work on the plasma properties of semiconductors and semimetals has been interpreted using a classical electron-gas model (L60). It is partly the purpose of this thesis to find under what limitations this model will result from a quantum - mechanical calculation that includes band structure. Besides this, the conditions under which a quantum-mechanical electron-gas model produces the right wavevector dependence of the dielectric constant are found. [...]  Lire la suite

The problem was solved by Artin in 1927, [2], using the typical non-constructive machinery of modern algebra, and in 1955 Artin asked Kreisel if the proof could be made constructive. Kreisel asserted that this was possible, and published indications of his method in two places, [3] and [4]. Although [3] gives more detail than, [4], both papers are rather cryptic, neither giving a complete connected account: moreover, for the logical part of the argument, Kreisel uses the Hilbert-Bernays e-theorems. [...]  Lire la suite

A glance at a large scale map of Labrador-Ungava brings to the forefront the fact that a myriad of lakes abound in the area. Schefferville, Quebec, the site of the McGill Sub-Arctic Research Laboratory and of the field work included in this thesis, is in an extremely advantageous location for the study of lakes, both large and small, for besides being in a formerly glaciated area, it is located on folded sedimentaries surrounded by the Canadian Shield. [...]  Lire la suite