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Tourism Trends And Patterns: What Are The Determining Factors?, Courtney Chais Jun 2008

Tourism Trends And Patterns: What Are The Determining Factors?, Courtney Chais

Honors Theses

Travel and tourism stimulates economic growth, investment and foreign trade. Almost 1/6 of the world’s population traveled to an international destination in 2005. Annual data show that international tourist arrivals are continuing to grow, but what variables determine where tourists decide to travel? The ideas of many past studies were examined to decide which variables to consider for my model. This study used a particular set of five destination countries as proxies for the five regions categorized by the World Tourism Organization. This allows the economic model to capture any area-specific characteristics. Data from over 150 origin countries are used …


Women In Politics: A Comparative Study Of Women’S Political Participation In France And The U.S., Sarah Stiles Jun 2008

Women In Politics: A Comparative Study Of Women’S Political Participation In France And The U.S., Sarah Stiles

Honors Theses

Women’s participation in politics in France and the US is a complex topic about which there is still much confusion and stereotyping. Throughout recent in both these countries, women have fought for equal representation and opportunity, not always achieving their desired goals. Although their histories differ in many ways, culturally and socially, there are substantial similarities, an exploration of which can help to understand the current situation of women in politics. On the whole, women remain less represented in the political sphere than men, however, this does not often stem from their lack of voter support. Instead, there are a …


The Theatre As An Examination Of Power: Combining Political Theory And Theatre History, Richard A. Leahy Jun 2008

The Theatre As An Examination Of Power: Combining Political Theory And Theatre History, Richard A. Leahy

Honors Theses

Theatre and politics are intrinsically connected. The art of politics is extremely theatrical and the art of theatre has always been infused with political relationships. This congruity stems from the fact that both fields of practice originate from the same fundamental source: power. Both arts are different expressions of the same concept. This can be seen in the shared theatrical/political focus on argument; both theatre and politics have the same goal - convincing people by leading them to certain conclusions. Both politics and theatre necessitate getting others to believe what one is saying. The performer requires his audience to believe …


Derramamiento De Sangre En El Caribe : Una Guerra Racial En La Isla De Española, Jennifer F. Dalenta Jun 2008

Derramamiento De Sangre En El Caribe : Una Guerra Racial En La Isla De Española, Jennifer F. Dalenta

Honors Theses

The tensions between the Dominican Republic and Haiti have been longstanding. Not only are the nations divided by a physical border, but there are much larger cultural, racial, and political schisms that separate them. In 1930, when Rafael Trujillo assumed the presidency in the Dominican Republic, he did not hesitate to publicize his anti-Haitian sentiments. His effort to promote “Dominicanness” created a strong distinction between the Hispanic, Catholic Dominicans and the African, Voodoo worshipping Haitians. These growing tensions exploded into violence in 1937 when Trujillo organized the Massacre of Parsley, also known as the Cutting. During this period, nearly 20,000 …


Engaging China In The Twenty-First Century: An Analysis Of U.S.-China Relations And Recommendations For The Future, Lilly Briger Jun 2008

Engaging China In The Twenty-First Century: An Analysis Of U.S.-China Relations And Recommendations For The Future, Lilly Briger

Honors Theses

In this thesis, I explore the fragile political relationship between China and the United States. In the past decade, an intensifying level of competition between the two powers is advancing the perception amongst a growing number of Americans that China will one day emerge as a future adversary that will draw the U.S into a strategic rivalry and possible security conflict. The purpose of my thesis is to determine the type of “threat” China presents to the United States, and based on this assessment determine which policies would best increase the possibility for collaboration while limiting the potential for future …


Women In The New York State Court System: A Report On Domestic Relations Law, Kaitlin Canty Jun 2008

Women In The New York State Court System: A Report On Domestic Relations Law, Kaitlin Canty

Honors Theses

The state court system impacts the lives of women throughout New York. The New York State chapter of the National Organization for Women focuses on lobbying efforts to encourage or oppose policies based on how they affect women and families. In partnership with the president of the state chapter, the following is a report concerning issues influencing women in the state court system in the area of domestic relations law. This thesis explores the debate surrounding a recent proposal to institute unilateral no-fault divorce in New York, initiatives for mandatory joint custody and mandatory mediation in custody disputes, and gender …


The Quest For Identity: Human Rights In The Aftermath Of El Proceso In Argentina, Jennifer F. Dalenta Jun 2008

The Quest For Identity: Human Rights In The Aftermath Of El Proceso In Argentina, Jennifer F. Dalenta

Honors Theses

My thesis involves an analytical study of the Madres and the Abuelas of the Plaza de Mayo and a documentary on these two human rights groups framed around the issues of identity and human rights and their importance for all individuals in both a political and personal respect. Through my research, I concluded that the Madres must be conceptualized as a revolutionary organization that combines both feminine and feminist elements in order to achieve its ultimate goals. I argue that the Madres must be interpreted and understood as a combination of these two frameworks, and that due to the complexity …


The Stability Of The Transatlantic Alliance In The 21st Century : The Impact Of The Development Of European Union Foreign Policy In Comparison To American Objectives, Elizabeth S. O'Connor Jun 2008

The Stability Of The Transatlantic Alliance In The 21st Century : The Impact Of The Development Of European Union Foreign Policy In Comparison To American Objectives, Elizabeth S. O'Connor

Honors Theses

This thesis explores the history of the transatlantic alliance since World War II in conjunction with the unification and development of the European Union, particularly examining the stability of the alliance, as the EU has become a major global actor economically and politically. The foreign policies of EU/US international interventions are examined in a pre and post- September 11th context, focusing on the Balkan crisis and the Bush administration’s Global War on Terrorism. The European Union, often referred to as “an economic giant but political dwarf,” declared its intention to develop a common European foreign policy (CFSP) in 1992. Focused …


Femmes Politiques En France : Une Comparaison Des Femmes Politiques De La France Et Des Antilles Françaises, Sarah F. Stiles Jun 2008

Femmes Politiques En France : Une Comparaison Des Femmes Politiques De La France Et Des Antilles Françaises, Sarah F. Stiles

Honors Theses

Les femmes françaises et antillaises se sont battues interminablement au cours d’une longue histoire des luttes féminines pour qu’elles puissent avoir de l’égalité dans la société et dans la politique. Cette lutte a pris beaucoup de formes selon les cultures des femmes, et une étude sur la situation des femmes révèle que ces différences culturelles aussi bien que les stéréotypes et les vues traditionnelles des femmes, en plus d’une domination des hommes en politique, ont créé ses barrières redoutables pour les femmes qui s’intéressent à s’engager dans la politique. En même temps, il existe une tendance, notamment en France, d’oublier …


The Gilboa Dam And Its Possible Failure : What It Means For Nyc And Upstate New York, Kelly C. Owings Jun 2008

The Gilboa Dam And Its Possible Failure : What It Means For Nyc And Upstate New York, Kelly C. Owings

Honors Theses

The majority of the NYC water supply is provided by a system of dams and reservoirs that have been created in upstate New York. As the owner of this water supply system, NYC is responsible for managing each of the dams and reservoirs within the system. This responsibility includes upholding dam regulations in order to ensure the safety of the citizens of the surrounding area and to lesson any environmental impacts that may occur due to the water supply system. Of the 30 dams owned by NYC, however, 25 of them have been identified at a high-hazard level according the …


2007-2008 President's Report To The Community, Stephen Ainlay Jan 2008

2007-2008 President's Report To The Community, Stephen Ainlay

President's Report

No abstract provided.


Public Knowledge, Open Access, Jon D. Erickson Jan 2008

Public Knowledge, Open Access, Jon D. Erickson

Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies

No abstract provided.


President's Message, William F. Porter Jan 2008

President's Message, William F. Porter

Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies

No abstract provided.


A New Deal For The Adirondacks: Establishing An Adirondack Ccc Modeled Program, Eric Bouchard Jan 2008

A New Deal For The Adirondacks: Establishing An Adirondack Ccc Modeled Program, Eric Bouchard

Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies

No abstract provided.


Table Of Contents Jan 2008

Table Of Contents

Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies

No abstract provided.


Acid Rain In The Adirondacks: An Environmental History, James C. White Jan 2008

Acid Rain In The Adirondacks: An Environmental History, James C. White

Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies

No abstract provided.


Announcements Jan 2008

Announcements

Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies

No abstract provided.


Is A Sustainable Adirondack Park A Pipe Dream? An Interview With Dr. Ross Whaley, Graham Cox Jan 2008

Is A Sustainable Adirondack Park A Pipe Dream? An Interview With Dr. Ross Whaley, Graham Cox

Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies

No abstract provided.


Development Of An Adirondack Ecosystems Model And Its Implications For Public Forest Preserve Management, Stephen Signell, Stacy Mcnulty, Benjamin Zuckerberg, William Porter Jan 2008

Development Of An Adirondack Ecosystems Model And Its Implications For Public Forest Preserve Management, Stephen Signell, Stacy Mcnulty, Benjamin Zuckerberg, William Porter

Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies

No abstract provided.


The Genuine Progress Indicator: A New Measure Of Economic Development For The Northern Forest, Ken Bagstad, Marta Ceroni Jan 2008

The Genuine Progress Indicator: A New Measure Of Economic Development For The Northern Forest, Ken Bagstad, Marta Ceroni

Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies

No abstract provided.


The Gilboa Dam And Its Possible Failure: What It Means For Nyc And Upstate New York, Kelly C. Owens Jan 2008

The Gilboa Dam And Its Possible Failure: What It Means For Nyc And Upstate New York, Kelly C. Owens

Honors Theses

The majority of the NYC water supply is provided by a system of dams and reservoirs that have been created in upstate New York. As the owner of this water supply system, NYC is responsible for managing each of the dams and reservoirs within the system. This responsibility includes upholding dam regulations in order to ensure the safety of the citizens of the surrounding area and to lesson any environmental impacts that may occur due to the water supply system. Of the 30 dams owned by NYC, however, 25 of them have been identified at a high-hazard level according the …