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Mullen's Choices, Rowan Cahill Dec 2014

Mullen's Choices, Rowan Cahill

Rowan Cahill

Obituary/biographical note concerning Geoff Mullen (1947-2014), and his anti-conscription activities (1967-1972) in Australia during the Vietnam War.


Media Representation Of The European Union: Comparing Newspaper Coverage In France, Spain, And The United Kingdom, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón Dec 2014

Media Representation Of The European Union: Comparing Newspaper Coverage In France, Spain, And The United Kingdom, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

Based on content analysis of newspapers and in-depth interviews of journalists, this article analyzes the role of the media in defining the European Union and, therefore, in contributing to the production and reproduction of social representations of the EU in the public. The research concentrated on three EU member countries: France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The study is theoretically informed by news production theory. Results demonstrate that there are major differences among the newspapers analyzed here in terms of how they represented the EU in the news, according to their nationality and political orientation. Furthermore, many of the principles …


Ciencia, Técnica Y Sociedad, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón Dec 2014

Ciencia, Técnica Y Sociedad, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

En las ideas de la gente, en general, se puede constatar que existe una confusion entre los resultados de le ciencia y la utilizacion de esos resultados.


National Identity, Nationalism, And The Organization Of The European Union, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón Dec 2014

National Identity, Nationalism, And The Organization Of The European Union, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

Based on in-depth interviews and document analysis, this article examines the relationships between cultural identification and the process of European integration. It shows that French and Spanish people's cultural attachments to Europe as a common social organization is still very limited and reflects a concern for the defense of a national identity. This research contributes to our understanding of the European integration and to the theory of cultural identity by suggesting a dynamic paradigm that articulates the constitution of a formal organization with the process of cultural identity formation.


Spain In The European Union: A Qualitative Study Of National Identity, Antonio Menéndez Alarcón Dec 2014

Spain In The European Union: A Qualitative Study Of National Identity, Antonio Menéndez Alarcón

Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

This article focuses on Spanish interpretations of the European integration process. Based on extensive use of primary sources and interviews, the article examines perceptions of national identity, nationalism and people’s cultural attachment to the European Union (EU). It discusses the diversity of opinions among the different political parties, labor unions, business leaders and lay citizens regarding the organization of the EU. The study is located in the cultural studies approaches that attempt to describe the complexity and interdependence of political, economic and ideological structures. It shows that the EU is as much about representation and cultural meanings as it is …


A Propósito De La Penetración Cultural, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón Dec 2014

A Propósito De La Penetración Cultural, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

A letter appearing in Ciencia y Sociedad, 1985.


Latin American Immigrants In Indianapolis: Perceptions Of Prejudice And Discrimination, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón, Katherine B. Novak Dec 2014

Latin American Immigrants In Indianapolis: Perceptions Of Prejudice And Discrimination, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón, Katherine B. Novak

Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

The article focuses on immigrants’ interactions with the Indiana natives, with emphasis in the city of Indianapolis and its suburbs. More specifically, this study aims at providing an understanding of the experiences of Latin American immigrants with special attention to perceptions of prejudice and discrimination and to feelings of social exclusion. A substantial proportion of Latin American immigrants interviewed indicated that they considered Indiana natives to be prejudiced and that they had personally experienced discrimination. The study reveals specific examples of discrimination experienced by the immigrants at the work place, in housing, in stores, restaurants and by various service providers. …


National Identities Confronting European Integration, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón Dec 2014

National Identities Confronting European Integration, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

This article examines the relationships between cultural identification and the process of European integration. Specifically, it describes and analyzes 1) people's cultural attachments to Europe as a common social organization and 2) the connection between people's perception of European integration and the defense of a national cultural identity


Television Transnationale, Mondialisation Et La Formation De L'Identite Culturelle: L'Exemple De La Republique Dominicaine, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón Dec 2014

Television Transnationale, Mondialisation Et La Formation De L'Identite Culturelle: L'Exemple De La Republique Dominicaine, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

La societe globale qui se profile au debut du XXIe siecle presente des caracteristiques tant economiques et politiques que culturelles. En sociologie, le phenomene de mondialisation se definit comme la proliferation de flux economiques et culturels internationaux et transnationaux au niveau de la planete et comprend egalement la creation d'institutions supranationales. De fait, les echanges financiers et commerciaux, le developpement de moyens de communication plus efficaces et rapides (mass media, transports, telephone, telecopie, Internet, etc.) et l'intensification des flux migratoires ont connecte et rapproche des nations differentes, produisant une interaction accrue entre les peuples. Appadurai (1990) explique le processus de …


El Proceso De Reforma Agraria En La República Dominicana 1979-83, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón Dec 2014

El Proceso De Reforma Agraria En La República Dominicana 1979-83, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

El sector rural es el prinicpal pilar de le economia de Republica Domincana, ya que representa la fuente mas grande de empleo y tiene una considerable participacion en la formacion del Producto Bruto Interno (alrededor del 20%)...


Newspapers Coverage Of Spain And The United States: A Comparative Analysis, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón Dec 2014

Newspapers Coverage Of Spain And The United States: A Comparative Analysis, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

This article assesses the content of foreign news coverage in the United States and Spain. It draws on content analysis of two US and two Spanish newspapers over a 28-month period, during 2005-2007 and in 2009. The results show that the content of these newspapers tends to be more negative when covering politics. However, there was a major change in the type of coverage in the Spanish newspapers from the period 2005-2007 to 2009. Coverage of US politics in 2009 was much more positive than in the previous period studied. These findings suggest that newspapers contribute to an overall unfavorable …


Relaciones Norte-Sur Y Materias Primas, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón Dec 2014

Relaciones Norte-Sur Y Materias Primas, Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

Antonio V. Menéndez Alarcón

En 1973, los paises productores de petroleo aumentan el precio del petroloeo bruto de 1 a 3, e inician procesos de nacionalizatcion de todos los posos petroleros en Africa, Medio Oriene, America Central. Inmediatamente despues Marruecos, primer exportador mundial de Fosfatos...


A Creative Application Of The Neuman Systems Model: Twas The Night Before Sickness, Sarah Beckman, O Freiburger, C Bangert, N Johnson Dec 2014

A Creative Application Of The Neuman Systems Model: Twas The Night Before Sickness, Sarah Beckman, O Freiburger, C Bangert, N Johnson

Sarah J. Beckman

No abstract provided.


Academe’S Response: Graduating A Workforce With Beginning Clinical Decision Making Skills Emphasizing A Nursing Theory Base, Sarah Beckman, C Bruick-Sorge Dec 2014

Academe’S Response: Graduating A Workforce With Beginning Clinical Decision Making Skills Emphasizing A Nursing Theory Base, Sarah Beckman, C Bruick-Sorge

Sarah J. Beckman

No abstract provided.


A Creative Interpretation And Application Of Leininger's Theory, T Watson, Sarah Beckman Dec 2014

A Creative Interpretation And Application Of Leininger's Theory, T Watson, Sarah Beckman

Sarah J. Beckman

No abstract provided.


Teaching Strategies That Explore The Concept Of Spirituality And Growing As A Nurse: A Full Spectrum Of Learning, Sarah Beckman, C Bruick-Sorge, Becky Salmon Dec 2014

Teaching Strategies That Explore The Concept Of Spirituality And Growing As A Nurse: A Full Spectrum Of Learning, Sarah Beckman, C Bruick-Sorge, Becky Salmon

Sarah J. Beckman

No abstract provided.


Teaching Strategies That Explore The Concept Of Spirituality, Sarah Beckman, S Boxley-Harges, C Bruick-Sorge, Becky Salmon Dec 2014

Teaching Strategies That Explore The Concept Of Spirituality, Sarah Beckman, S Boxley-Harges, C Bruick-Sorge, Becky Salmon

Sarah J. Beckman

No abstract provided.


Experience Informs: Spanning Three Decades With The Nsm, Sarah Beckman, S. Boxley-Harges, Beth Kaskel Dec 2014

Experience Informs: Spanning Three Decades With The Nsm, Sarah Beckman, S. Boxley-Harges, Beth Kaskel

Sarah J. Beckman

The efficacy of the Neuman systems model as a guiding framework for curriculum development of a baccalaureate program is examined. Insights from lessons learned provide directions for nursing theory-based curriculum change and program development. Challenges and opportunities during curriculum development are explored. Recommendations and strategies that contribute to consensus building are reported.


Teaching Teachers To Use And Integrate Technology Into Teaching Plans And The Curriculum, Sarah Beckman, B Ross Dec 2014

Teaching Teachers To Use And Integrate Technology Into Teaching Plans And The Curriculum, Sarah Beckman, B Ross

Sarah J. Beckman

No abstract provided.


Teaching Subject Matter Via Computer Technology: Professional Communication Course For Nurses, Sarah Beckman, B Ross Dec 2014

Teaching Subject Matter Via Computer Technology: Professional Communication Course For Nurses, Sarah Beckman, B Ross

Sarah J. Beckman

No abstract provided.


Inspirations In Education, Sarah Beckman Dec 2014

Inspirations In Education, Sarah Beckman

Sarah J. Beckman

Invited Plenary Speaker


Diversity Matters: Engaging Students, Sarah Beckman, S. Boxley-Harges Dec 2014

Diversity Matters: Engaging Students, Sarah Beckman, S. Boxley-Harges

Sarah J. Beckman

No abstract provided.


Challenges Of Engaging 21st Centruy Students: Strategies That Work, Sarah Beckman, S Boxley-Harges Dec 2014

Challenges Of Engaging 21st Centruy Students: Strategies That Work, Sarah Beckman, S Boxley-Harges

Sarah J. Beckman

No abstract provided.


The Evolution Of Student Nurses' Concepts Of Spirituality, Sarah Beckman, Becky Salmon, Cheryl Bruick-Sorge, Sanna Boxley-Harges Dec 2014

The Evolution Of Student Nurses' Concepts Of Spirituality, Sarah Beckman, Becky Salmon, Cheryl Bruick-Sorge, Sanna Boxley-Harges

Sarah J. Beckman

Spirituality has different meanings to individuals from diverse backgrounds with minimal definitions documented in academe. This qualitative research study was to determine the evolution of student nurses' concepts of spirituality by comparing their definitions on admission and at completion of their nursing education. Student responses are discussed.


Learning To Produce & Integrate Presentations, Videos And Stills, B Ross, Sarah Beckman, L Meyer Dec 2014

Learning To Produce & Integrate Presentations, Videos And Stills, B Ross, Sarah Beckman, L Meyer

Sarah J. Beckman

Focuses on how to integrate full-motion video, still-store images and computer-mediated presentations in teaching. Advanced Teaching Strategies course; How to use full-motion video; How to combine still- and full motion video.


Collaboratively Designing And Producing Your Own Cideo: A Hands-On Approach, Sarah Beckman, B Ross, J Witucki Dec 2014

Collaboratively Designing And Producing Your Own Cideo: A Hands-On Approach, Sarah Beckman, B Ross, J Witucki

Sarah J. Beckman

No abstract provided.


Challenges Of Engaging 21st Century Students: Strategies That Work, Sarah Beckman, S. Boxley-Harges Dec 2014

Challenges Of Engaging 21st Century Students: Strategies That Work, Sarah Beckman, S. Boxley-Harges

Sarah J. Beckman

No abstract provided.


Five Strategies That Heighten Nurses' Awareness Of Spirituality To Impact Client Care, Sarah Beckman, Sanna Boxley-Harges, Cheryl Bruick-Sorge, Becky Salmon Dec 2014

Five Strategies That Heighten Nurses' Awareness Of Spirituality To Impact Client Care, Sarah Beckman, Sanna Boxley-Harges, Cheryl Bruick-Sorge, Becky Salmon

Sarah J. Beckman

Professional practice standards mandate that spiritual nursing care is a responsibility, not an option. This article explores 5 experiential learning activities that seek to heighten a person's awareness of his or her own spirituality and that also increases one's sensitivity to the spiritual needs of others.


E-Portfolio Assessment: Lesson Learned, Sarah Beckman, S Boxley-Harges, L Meyer Dec 2014

E-Portfolio Assessment: Lesson Learned, Sarah Beckman, S Boxley-Harges, L Meyer

Sarah J. Beckman

No abstract provided.


Student Created Websites: Demonstration Of Information Literacy Skills, Sarah Beckman, Cheryl Sorge, Tabitha Bane Dec 2014

Student Created Websites: Demonstration Of Information Literacy Skills, Sarah Beckman, Cheryl Sorge, Tabitha Bane

Sarah J. Beckman

Senior students are held accountable for learning outcomes in a junior level informatics course. Design skills were applied in the creation of websites used for classroom presentations on select leadership topics. These websites were used as educational tools in the practice setting. Two websites will be featured.