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New Directions For Research And Pedagogy In Book History, Leslie Howsam
New Directions For Research And Pedagogy In Book History, Leslie Howsam
History Publications
This article addresses contemporary trends in the history of the book, focusing on both research and teaching. Given the great complexity of the interdisciplinary study of book science (called ‘book history’ or ‘the history of the book’ in North America and Britain, and l’histoire du livre in France), students may be confused or overwhelmed when the subject is introduced. They may legitimately ask what they can expect to learn, and how the subject will be organized. This is especially relevant because their generation has grown up with computers and with digital texts, and also with a cultural discourse of globalization. …
Dyadic Perfectionism, Communication Patterns And Relationship Quality In Couples, Anna Arcuri
Dyadic Perfectionism, Communication Patterns And Relationship Quality In Couples, Anna Arcuri
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Maladaptive dyadic perfectionism and couples' negative communication patterns, particularly demandwithdraw and mutual avoidance-withholding patterns of communication, are among various factors that are associated with poor relationship quality. Individuals high in maladaptive dyadic perfectionism are inclined to believe that their romantic partner's performance always falls short of their high ideal expectations. Informed by Robins and Boldero's (2003) relational discrepancy theory, this study was designed to assess three primary questions: (a) How does maladaptive dyadic perfectionism relate to perceived relationship quality for both partners?; (b) How does maladaptive dyadic perfectionism relate to negative communication patterns between romantic partners?; and (c) Do negative …
Exploring Media Constructions Of The Toronto G20 Protests: Images, The Protest Paradigm, And The Impact Of Citizen Journalism, Stephanie Keyes
Exploring Media Constructions Of The Toronto G20 Protests: Images, The Protest Paradigm, And The Impact Of Citizen Journalism, Stephanie Keyes
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This thesis contributes to cultural criminology and media studies literature by examining how the mainstream media textually and visually constructed the Toronto G20 protests, protesters and police leading up to, during and after the summit. In analyzing 300 news articles, this thesis explores the media's use of the protest paradigm, and theorizes the potential impact of citizen journalism on the mainstream media's constructions. This thesis also explores how media constructions used both text and images. The results of this study indicate that media constructions of protests change overtime and are occasionally receptive to new evidence; the media does not always …