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Food, Politics, And Agricultural Development: Case Studies In The Public Policy Of Rural Modernization, Raymond F. Hopkins, D. J. Puchala, R. B. Talbot Jan 1979

Food, Politics, And Agricultural Development: Case Studies In The Public Policy Of Rural Modernization, Raymond F. Hopkins, D. J. Puchala, R. B. Talbot

Political Science Faculty Works

No abstract provided.


Value System Processing Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson Jan 1979

Value System Processing Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.


A Study Of Decision Making: The Case Of Brown And Root, Inc., Mary Blossom Springle Jan 1979

A Study Of Decision Making: The Case Of Brown And Root, Inc., Mary Blossom Springle

Theses and Dissertations in Urban Studies

The process of community decision making has been examined by many theorists in the field of political science. The purpose of this thesis is to examine the case of Brown and Root, Inc., a marine fabrication industry that hoped to construct a large plant in the rural town of Cape Charles, Virginia. The industry underwent a lengthy decision-making process before a final decision was made.

This case was selected because a wide variety of factors affected the ultimate outcome of the decision-making process. Because the decision-making process covered a five year time span in this case, it includes more factors …


Conflict In Context: The Sanctioning Of Draft Resisters, 1963-76, Ilene Nagel Bernstein, John Hagan Jan 1979

Conflict In Context: The Sanctioning Of Draft Resisters, 1963-76, Ilene Nagel Bernstein, John Hagan

Articles by Maurer Faculty

In this paper we examine the sanctioning of one type of political deviance, draft resistance, in two different social and political contexts: an era of coercive control and a period of cooptive control. A focus on the sanctioning of draft resisters allows a unique opportunity to examine the societal response to what the New Criminologists (Taylor et al., 1973:267) describe as the "purposive creator and innovator of action" whose crimes are the product of ". . . individual or collective action taken to Resolve... inequalities of power and interest." Our data cover a fourteen year period and consist of information …


The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 104, Tuesday, December 26, 1978, [Number: 31], The Independent, John Stewart Dec 1978

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 104, Tuesday, December 26, 1978, [Number: 31], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[12] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.


The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 104, Tuesday, December 5, 1978, [Number: 28], The Independent, John Stewart Dec 1978

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 104, Tuesday, December 5, 1978, [Number: 28], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[32] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. contains local, county, state and national news, editorials letters, classified and local business advertisements.


The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 104, Tuesday, November 28, 1978, [Number: 27], The Independent, John Stewart Nov 1978

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 104, Tuesday, November 28, 1978, [Number: 27], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[20] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.


The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 104, Tuesday, October 24, 1978, [Number: 22], The Independent, John Stewart Oct 1978

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 104, Tuesday, October 24, 1978, [Number: 22], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[16] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.


San Francisco Magazine Article, George Moscone Oct 1978

San Francisco Magazine Article, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Article written by Moscone highlighting his accomplishments as mayor


Moscone's Proposition 13 Article, George Moscone Oct 1978

Moscone's Proposition 13 Article, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone writes about his views on Proposition 13 in an article for Brief/case Magazine.


The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 104, Tuesday, September 26, 1978, [Number: 18], The Independent, John Stewart Sep 1978

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 104, Tuesday, September 26, 1978, [Number: 18], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[18] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.


The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 104, Tuesday, September 19, 1978, [Number: 17], The Independent, John Stewart Sep 1978

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 104, Tuesday, September 19, 1978, [Number: 17], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[24] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.


The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 104, Tuesday, August 29, 1978, [Number: 14], The Independent, John Stewart Aug 1978

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 104, Tuesday, August 29, 1978, [Number: 14], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[14] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.


Barbara P. Pomeroy To Senator James O. Eastland, 22 August 1978, Barbara Pomeroy Aug 1978

Barbara P. Pomeroy To Senator James O. Eastland, 22 August 1978, Barbara Pomeroy

Eastland Correspondence: Carter Administration

Typed letter signed dated 22 August 1978 from Barbara P. Pomeroy, Executive Director of the National Commission on the International Year of the Child, to Eastland, re: National Commission on the International Year of the Child. Attached: typed manuscript dated 11 August 1978 entitled 'Background Information.' Attached: National Commission on the International Year of the Child press release dated 28 June 1979, re: members of the commission. Attached: White House press release dated 14 April 1978 entitled 'Executive Order: National Commission on the International Year of the Child.' Attached: typed manuscript beginning 'The following organizations have endorsed the International Year …


The Campaign Strategies Of Candidate Richard Fulton In Nashville's 1975 Mayoral Race, Debra Braselton Aug 1978

The Campaign Strategies Of Candidate Richard Fulton In Nashville's 1975 Mayoral Race, Debra Braselton

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Because of the increasing importance of local government in America's cities, it is worthwhile to note what factors influence the election of our local leaders. This study sought to isolate the communication factors and rhetorical strategies which influenced the election of Mayor Richard Fulton in Nashville's 1975 Mayoral Race.

Data was gathered from the written and video media, a private interview with the candidate, and campaign materials. Research also provided the candidate's previous political background.

Various factors in Nashville's 1975 Mayoral Race combined to produce an insightful episode in rhetorical and nonrhetorical communication campaign strategies. During the initial stages of …


The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V, 104, Tuesday, July 4, 1978, [Number: 6], The Independent, John Stewart Jul 1978

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V, 104, Tuesday, July 4, 1978, [Number: 6], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[18] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.


The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 104, Tuesday, June 20, 1978, [Number: 4], The Independent, John Stewart Jun 1978

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 104, Tuesday, June 20, 1978, [Number: 4], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[16] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.


The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 103, Tuesday, May 23, 1978, [Number: 52], The Independent, John Stewart May 1978

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 103, Tuesday, May 23, 1978, [Number: 52], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[14] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.


The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 103, Tuesday, May 16, 1978, [Number: 51], The Independent, John Stewart May 1978

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 103, Tuesday, May 16, 1978, [Number: 51], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[14] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.


The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 103, Tuesday, March 28, 1978, [Number: 44], The Independent, John Stewart Mar 1978

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 103, Tuesday, March 28, 1978, [Number: 44], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[14] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.


The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 103, Tuesday, February 14, 1978, [Number: 38], The Independent, John Stewart Feb 1978

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 103, Tuesday, February 14, 1978, [Number: 38], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[14] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.


The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 103, Tuesday, January 24, 1978, [Number: 35], The Independent, John Stewart Jan 1978

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 103, Tuesday, January 24, 1978, [Number: 35], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[12] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements


Cristino Bernazard To Mr. Congressman, 20 January 1978, Cristino Bernazard Jan 1978

Cristino Bernazard To Mr. Congressman, 20 January 1978, Cristino Bernazard

Eastland Correspondence: Johnson Administration

Copy typed letter signed dated 20 January 1978 from Cristino Bernazard, Secretary of the Puerto Rican House of Representatives, to Mr. Congressman, re: resolution upon death of Humphrey.


The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 103, Tuesday, January 17, 1978, [Number: 34], The Independent, John Stewart Jan 1978

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 103, Tuesday, January 17, 1978, [Number: 34], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[14] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.


General Secretary's Report To The Workers' Party Ard Fheis Annual Delegate Conference 1978, Workers' Party Of Ireland Jan 1978

General Secretary's Report To The Workers' Party Ard Fheis Annual Delegate Conference 1978, Workers' Party Of Ireland

Materials

No abstract provided.


Árd Fheis 1978: Clár, Workers' Party Of Ireland Jan 1978

Árd Fheis 1978: Clár, Workers' Party Of Ireland

Materials

No abstract provided.


U.S. House Journal Of William H. Natcher, Vol. 43, Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 1978

U.S. House Journal Of William H. Natcher, Vol. 43, Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

U.S. House Journals of William H. Natcher

Journal, 17 October 1978 to 15 September 1979, of U.S. Congressman William Huston Natcher while he was representing Kentucky’s 2nd District. The journal includes an almost daily account of Natcher’s reflections on current events and transactions with the U.S. House of Representatives. Many of the entries contain typescripted newspaper articles with some editorial comment provided by Natcher, others are more personal in nature.


U.S. House Journal Of William H. Natcher, Vol. 42, Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 1978

U.S. House Journal Of William H. Natcher, Vol. 42, Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

U.S. House Journals of William H. Natcher

Journal, 17 January 1978 to 14 October 1978, of U.S. Congressman William Huston Natcher while he was representing Kentucky’s 2nd District. The journal includes an almost daily account of Natcher’s reflections on current events and transactions with the U.S. House of Representatives. Many of the entries contain typescripted newspaper articles with some editorial comment provided by Natcher, others are more personal in nature.


The Midwest Quarterly; Vol. 19 No. 2, Stephen L. Tanner, Steven T. Ryan, Sam B. Girgus, Emilio De Grazia, Homer H. Morris, Carrol L. Fry, Jared Stein, Charles Edward Eaton, Jonathan Gillespie, Steven Hind, Robert Holland, Philip Legler, Tomas O'Leary, Ronald Wallace, A. G. Sobin, Nance Van Winckel, Midwest Quarterly Editors Jan 1978

The Midwest Quarterly; Vol. 19 No. 2, Stephen L. Tanner, Steven T. Ryan, Sam B. Girgus, Emilio De Grazia, Homer H. Morris, Carrol L. Fry, Jared Stein, Charles Edward Eaton, Jonathan Gillespie, Steven Hind, Robert Holland, Philip Legler, Tomas O'Leary, Ronald Wallace, A. G. Sobin, Nance Van Winckel, Midwest Quarterly Editors

The Midwest Quarterly: A Journal of Contemporary Thought

in this issue . . .

STEPHEN L. TANNER, who discusses the challenge to the humanities presented by the current emphasis on quantitative measure, received his Ph. D. from the University of Wisconsin and teaches English at the University of Idaho. His articles, mostly on American literature, have appeared in numerous journals.

STEVEN T. RYAN, who assesses the importance of Kuhn's theory of scientific paradigms to our understanding of literary history and of contemporary literature, received his Ph. D. from the University of Utah and teaches English at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee.

SAM B. GIRGUS, who examines a …


The Role Of Mass Communications In Inter-State Conflict: The Arab-Israeli War Of October 1973, Olfat Hassan Agha Jan 1978

The Role Of Mass Communications In Inter-State Conflict: The Arab-Israeli War Of October 1973, Olfat Hassan Agha

Faculty Books

The monograph is based upon my MA thesis, which was submitted to the Department of Sociology-Anthropology-Psychology at the American University in Cairo. The problem of inter-state conflict in the Middle East is ripe for a concerted research effort combining the methods of several of the social science disciplines and its aim would be to accomplish three objectives: 1) to identify generally those conflict situations or states which are likely to lead to war 2) to evaluate particular conflict situations and probable lines along which they are likely to develop if left to themselves 3) To suggest further possible techniques for …