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The Case Of Kashmir: Ethnic Mobilization And Insurgency, Kayla Hofmann May 2020

The Case Of Kashmir: Ethnic Mobilization And Insurgency, Kayla Hofmann

Politics Honors Papers

This paper analyzes ethnic identity and potential reasons for conflict through a constructivist lens. Using the case study of Kashmir, I explore the past and present events in the state and the salience of ethnicity, specifically Kashmiri Muslims and Indian Hindus.


The Unintended Legacy Of Hellenism: The Development And Dissemination Of The Buddha Image, Chukyi Kyaping Apr 2016

The Unintended Legacy Of Hellenism: The Development And Dissemination Of The Buddha Image, Chukyi Kyaping

History Honors Papers

This paper traces the development and evolution of the Buddha image from the first century CE in Gandhara to the fifth century CE in Luoyang, China and discusses the circumstances that allowed the image to adapt to different cultural environments. The emergence of the Buddha image marked a significant shift in the perception of the Buddha himself, through which Buddhism had effectively transformed from a philosophy into a religion.

Due to the syncretic nature of the Gandhari region, the Buddha image incorporated elements from multiple cultures, most notably from the Hellenistic artistic tradition. The dissemination of the Buddha image, traced …


Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 4, No. 3, Augustus W. Bomberger, Jonathan L. Fluck Dec 1887

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 4, No. 3, Augustus W. Bomberger, Jonathan L. Fluck

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the December 1887 Ursinus College Bulletin.


Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 3, No. 5, Augustus W. Bomberger, Jonathan L. Fluck, Franklin S. Dietrich May 1887

Ursinus College Bulletin Vol. 3, No. 5, Augustus W. Bomberger, Jonathan L. Fluck, Franklin S. Dietrich

Ursinus College Bulletin, 1885-1902

A digitized copy of the May 1887 Ursinus College Bulletin.