This paper introduces a Special Issue on heterodox economics of the environment and sustainability. At present, humanity faces several challenges, such as resource scarcity, biodiversity loss and climate change. And yet, we would argue, contributions from traditional ‘heterodox’ schools of…

Copper nanoparticles (mainly as Cu2O) on titania have been shown to catalyze the multicomponent synthesis of propargylamines from aldehydes, amines, and alkynes (A3 coupling) effectively at 70 °C under solvent-free conditions. Both aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes and alkynes have been…

Ce document est la pré-publication d'un article paru dans AIDS and Behavior 2011; 15(1): 75-85 url: http://link.springer.com/journal/volumesAndIssues/10461, IRSC et FRSQ Réseau SIDA et maladies infectieuses

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Commentary, Jacinta Kelly warns that women who take on too many career, childcare and household
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