Tragicidade- Representação Do Espaço Urbano E Negação De Cidadania Na Ficção Urbana Brasileira Contemporânea,
2011
University of New Mexico
Tragicidade- Representação Do Espaço Urbano E Negação De Cidadania Na Ficção Urbana Brasileira Contemporânea, Daniela Meireles
Spanish and Portuguese ETDs
This thesis focuses on the fictional writings of three contemporary Brazilian authors: Ana Paula Maia, Luiz Ruffato and Marcelino Freire. In selected works of the three above-mentioned writers, I examine the intertwined representation of social violence and denial of citizenship. The thesis inquires into the way literature depicts and critiques socio-economic difference and proposes — within the fictional realm — modes of reclaiming agency through written expression. Specifically, I examine how violence is broached in contemporary Brazilian literature - what are the aesthetic tools employed to portray violence, why they are used and what is the ideology and the discursive …
A Country Of Immigration? Situating German Multiculturalism In The New Europe,
2011
University of Denver
A Country Of Immigration? Situating German Multiculturalism In The New Europe, Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This dissertation addresses a complex cultural and social phenomenon: German multiculturalism in the framework of the European Union in the century of globalization and global migration. I use selected cinematographic works by Fatih Akin, currently the most celebrated German and European filmmaker, as cultural texts. This project illuminates cultural controversies, political complexities, and the discriminatory nature of German multiculturalism. Specifically, I show how and why the German society eagerly accepts and successfully integrates Italian immigrants, yet, culturally marginalizes and socially excludes the Turks. My work illuminates how complex historical and political processes of the past, guided by the principle of …
Considering Swiss Neutrality In World War One: Ideas, Successes, And Failures,
2011
Brigham Young University
Considering Swiss Neutrality In World War One: Ideas, Successes, And Failures, Brian Wages
Swiss American Historical Society Review
At first glance, the Fifteenth Century Swiss ascetic Niklaus von Flue
and George Washington have only their distinguished military service
in common. Yet they share something far more important to contemporary
citizens of the United States and Switzerland. They were early
proponents of their respective nations' views on neutrality and vocal
advocates of avoiding foreign influences, alliances, and payments. For
international observers, Swiss neutrality is a universal constant and the
nation is quickly approaching two hundred years of uninterrupted neutrality.
Heidi And Seek: Cases Of Espionage And Covert Operations In Switzerland, 1795-1995,
2011
Brigham Young University
Heidi And Seek: Cases Of Espionage And Covert Operations In Switzerland, 1795-1995, Brian Champion
Swiss American Historical Society Review
When, exactly, Switzerland became a hub for intelligence gathering
and covert operations has been lost to the mists of time. Despite centuries
of implicit and declared transnational neutrality, Switzerland, by the
cruel ironies of geographic fate, couldn't help being at the confluence of
the intelligence realpolitik in Europe and, later, in the world. This article
seeks to illustrate through selected examples--from the early nineteenth
to the twentieth centuries--facets of the history of the foreign use of
Switzerland and the Swiss neutrality ideal in the tectonic power politics
of international intrigue. Spying and associated covert operations
in Switzerland-then as now-are illegal, …
End Matter,
2011
Brigham Young University
Front Matter,
2011
Brigham Young University
Henry Wirz And Andersonville: The Career Of The Most Controversial Swiss American,
2011
Brigham Young University
Henry Wirz And Andersonville: The Career Of The Most Controversial Swiss American, Albert Winkler
Swiss American Historical Society Review
While many Americans of Swiss descent have made valuable contributions
to the development of the United States, Henry Wirz has often
been viewed with disdain. He was the commander of the infamous Andersonville
prison where nearly 13,000 Union prisoners died during the
American Civil War, and he was one of the two men executed for war
crimes relating to that conflict. Despite his conviction in court, much
controversy surrounds his actions at Andersonville, and many writers
have either condemned or praised him. This paper will review the career
of Henry Wirz, examine his conduct at Andersonville, and analyze his
trial …
Book Reviews,
2011
Brigham Young University
Book Reviews, Kurt Winkler, Barry Maxfield, Barbaraella Frazier
Swiss American Historical Society Review
No abstract provided.
Full Issue,
2011
Brigham Young University
Back Cover,
2011
Brigham Young University
The Locational Determinants Of Internet Usage In Asia And Nepal,
2011
Indiana State University
The Locational Determinants Of Internet Usage In Asia And Nepal, Smriti Chand
All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This study examines the relationship between internet development and various socio-economic factors that are assumed to affect internet infrastructure development decision. The data collected for 35 Asian countries is secondary data collected from various sources. This study tests six hypotheses about the impact of various socio-economic factors and economic freedom indicators on Internet Penetration Rate (IPR) and Internet Service Providers (ISP). The findings show that the IPR can be statistically explained by one independent variable: GDP (Gross Domestic Product). The study models also include Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), literacy rate, fertility rate, the percentage of urban population, the country‟s status …
Book Review: "Unknown Places" By Péter Kántor,
2011
University of Minnesota - Morris
Book Review: "Unknown Places" By Péter Kántor, Edith Borchardt
German Publications
No abstract provided.
Vladimir Tumanov's Books,
2011
The University of Western Ontario
Vladimir Tumanov's Books, Vladimir Tumanov
Research Day (Arts & Humanities, FIMS, and Education)
Information about the books on the poster is available here.
Front Matter,
2011
Brigham Young University
The Ticino Swiss Immigration To California,
2011
Brigham Young University
The Ticino Swiss Immigration To California, Tony Quinn
Swiss American Historical Society Review
America is a land of immigrants, and the Ticino Swiss immigrants
share many of the characteristics found in other immigrant groups.
The first American immigrants were the English in the 17th century,
who founded the country. They were followed by the Scots-Irish from
Northern Ireland in the 18th century, and then in the half century after
America's Civil War, the years 1865 to 1920, masses of immigrants
came from all parts of Europe.
Visitor's Switzerland In Haiku,
2011
Brigham Young University
Visitor's Switzerland In Haiku, Marilyn Driscoll
Swiss American Historical Society Review
During some of her vacation trips, Marilyn Driscoll enjoys writing
Haiku as a way of recording her personal impressions. She shares with
us her "Visitor's Switzerland" that grew out of a brief trip in 2009. Her
other Haiku collections include impressions of Iceland, Ireland, Sicily
and Turkey.
The Swiss At The Battle Of The Little Bighorn, 1876,
2011
Brigham Young University
The Swiss At The Battle Of The Little Bighorn, 1876, Albert Winkler
Swiss American Historical Society Review
The Swiss have made many valuable contributions to the development
of the United States, including the westward expansion, and people
from Switzerland participated in some of the most significant events
and activities in the development of the American frontier. They were
involved in treks to the West, were found in many mining camps and in
pioneer settlements, and served in the US Army. Among the most celebrated
Swiss soldiers was Ernest Yeuve, from Neuchatel, who received
the Congressional Medal of Honor for driving off an Indian warrior in
1874 after brief hand-to-hand combat. His citation commended him for
the "gallant …
Annual Report,
2011
Brigham Young University
Another Swiss Emigre Down South,
2011
Brigham Young University
Another Swiss Emigre Down South, Dr. Roger R. Varin
Swiss American Historical Society Review
In June of 1951, a few days after our wedding, my wife Annemarie and
I left Bern for our honeymoon in the USA. Today, 59 years later, we are
still here, on our seemingly everlasting honeymoon.
End Matter,
2011
Brigham Young University
