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Disrupted Conventions: Gender Roles In Mildred Walker's The Curlew's Cry And Winter Wheat, Pandora Andre-Beatty
Disrupted Conventions: Gender Roles In Mildred Walker's The Curlew's Cry And Winter Wheat, Pandora Andre-Beatty
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
In this thesis, I discuss the significance of gender in Mildred Walker’s novels The Curlew’s Cry and Winter Wheat. Walker wrote and situates both narratives in Montana, supporting my argument that literature of the American West remains a productive area for examining gender roles. The Curlew’s Cry is set at the closing of the American frontier in the early 20th century, while Winter Wheat is set during the settled agricultural era of the 1940s. I argue that instead of re-enforcing gender stereotypes commonly found in novels set in the American West during and after the white settlement of the plains, …
Tracking The Trickster Home: The Animal Nature Of Words In The Writing Of Gerald Vizenor And Barry Lopez, Steven Jubitz Hawley
Tracking The Trickster Home: The Animal Nature Of Words In The Writing Of Gerald Vizenor And Barry Lopez, Steven Jubitz Hawley
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
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Reducing Dental Mercury Discharge In Missoula, Montana: Collaborative Opportunities, Jamie Elaine Silberberger
Reducing Dental Mercury Discharge In Missoula, Montana: Collaborative Opportunities, Jamie Elaine Silberberger
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
The purpose of this paper is to provide assistance in developing a program to control the release of dental mercury amalgam in Missoula, Montana. To do this, three research components were carried out. The first consisted of a survey to determine whether Missoula dentists are following the American Dental Association’s (ADA) recommended Best Management Practices (BMPs) for mercury amalgam waste. The second component involved interviewing local dentists in an effort to include their voice in the process, as well as to determine what may motivate them to comply with a dental mercury control program. The final component of research involved …
The Tongue River Bison Jump (24rb2135): The Technological Organization Of Late Prehistoric Period Hunter-Gatherers In Southeastern Montana, Joseph Shawn Hamilton
The Tongue River Bison Jump (24rb2135): The Technological Organization Of Late Prehistoric Period Hunter-Gatherers In Southeastern Montana, Joseph Shawn Hamilton
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
Bison hunting has long been recognized as a key element of the lifeways of American Indians of the Northwestern Plains. Bison served as an integral component for food, shelter, tools, and clothing. It is no surprise that the importance bison hunting, as a socioeconomic institution, is revealed in the archaeological record of this region. A study of the material culture, most often lithic tools, found at prehistoric bison kills and processing sites allows archaeologists to draw inferences about the technology associated with the procurement of such vital animals. An investigation of bison jump, trap or pound lithic assemblage can provide …
Public Archaeology In Montana: A Sample Of University Of Montana Students' Perceptions Of Archaeology And Knowledge Of Local Sites, Helen Alexandra Keremedjiev
Public Archaeology In Montana: A Sample Of University Of Montana Students' Perceptions Of Archaeology And Knowledge Of Local Sites, Helen Alexandra Keremedjiev
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
Archaeologists have an obligation to disseminate publicly their research and theories. To do this effectively, they need to know how each public perceives archaeology. A voluntary Institutional Review Board certified questionnaire was given to 606 University of Montana undergraduates and graduates. It included topics on the basics of archaeology and sites in Montana. After the results were tabulated, a website was created to show the overall results. Its location is at www.umt.edu/publicarchaeology. This online resource includes the questionnaire, the total raw results of all classes’ responses, and a discussion section. (See Appendix E for screenshot images of the website.) This …
A Modern Examination Of Marcus Goldstein’S Mexican Immigrant Population Data: Comparisons Of Mexican-Born And U.S.-Born Children And Adults Living In 1930’S America And Mexico, Amanda Katelin Gango
A Modern Examination Of Marcus Goldstein’S Mexican Immigrant Population Data: Comparisons Of Mexican-Born And U.S.-Born Children And Adults Living In 1930’S America And Mexico, Amanda Katelin Gango
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
Modern statistical methods were employed in order to test the statistical validity and conclusions of Marcus Goldstein’s (1943) original data consisting of nineteen different anthropometric measurements on two different groups of individuals, Mexican immigrants and their children residing in the San Antonio, Texas area and Mexican natives living in central and northern Mexico. Using independent samples T-tests, an analysis of covariance, and an RMET analysis, significant differences among variables compared between Mexican natives and Mexican immigrants and their U.S. born children were identified and interpreted. Variation was attributed to geographical location and length of time spent in the United States. …
Food Supply Chains And Food-Miles: An Analysis For Selected Conventional, Non-Local Organic And Other-Alternative Foods Sold In Missoula, Montana, Kimberly Spielman
Food Supply Chains And Food-Miles: An Analysis For Selected Conventional, Non-Local Organic And Other-Alternative Foods Sold In Missoula, Montana, Kimberly Spielman
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
The spatial patterns of the conventional food supply chain have played a significant role in increasing the amount of miles food travels before being consumed. As a result, this has increased the amount of energy that is required to transport food from the farm to the table. The food supply chain links production to consumption. However, as food-miles increase, this link becomes obscure. The food supply chain can be described as having two very distinct parts: the conventional food supply chain and the alternative food supply chain. Business consolidation, and large-scale production, processing, distribution and retail characterize the conventional food …
Knowledge And Use Of Native Trees By Local Forest Users: Implications For A Philippine Protected Area, Noah Jackson
Knowledge And Use Of Native Trees By Local Forest Users: Implications For A Philippine Protected Area, Noah Jackson
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
This thesis examines the forest knowledge of non-indigenous, local forest users in the Northwest Panay Protected Area located on the island of Panay in Central Philippines, and the opportunities and constraints to integrating this knowledge into local conservation efforts. The research is based on participant observation, interviews, and sketch maps involving eleven key forest users and interviews with representatives from the three local conservation organizations. Local forest knowledge is discussed through three themes: geographic or area knowledge (GAK), forest ecology knowledge (FEK), and tree species-specific knowledge (TSK). Tree species-specific knowledge, particularly knowledge of seeds and germaplasm transfer, was the component …
Moving Boxes Closer To Home: The Role Of Sysco Corporation In Food System Localization, David Scott Kennedy
Moving Boxes Closer To Home: The Role Of Sysco Corporation In Food System Localization, David Scott Kennedy
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
Increasing demand for local food by foodservice establishments creates new opportunities and challenges for the local food movement. While there is considerable potential for local suppliers to sell more product volume closer to home, the business needs of foodservice establishments may not be compatible with direct marketing approaches that have fueled the growth of the movement. Foodservice establishments typically rely on distributors to provide them with the majority of their food. Drawing on the success of direct marketing, new indirect marketing approaches that link producers and consumers through intermediaries are increasingly advanced within food system localization. The dominance of SYSCO …
The Experience Of Rural Battered Women: Overcoming Challenges, Joanna Legerski
The Experience Of Rural Battered Women: Overcoming Challenges, Joanna Legerski
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of physical isolation in rural battered women. The relationships between physical isolation, level of traumatic symptoms and social support are assessed. By definition rural women are usually geographically isolated, which may contribute to the difficulty of leaving abusive relationships. Strong rural, socio-cultural norms such as traditional gender and marital roles, combined with a lack of access to beneficial services may prevent rural victims from fleeing to safety. As a result victims may be even more vulnerable to their batterers. To more fully understand difficulties faced by battered women, archival data …
Gis Assessment Of Snow Leopard Potential Range And Protected Areas Throughout Inner Asia : And The Development Of An Internet Mapping Service For Snow Leopard Protection, Patricia Ann Williams
Gis Assessment Of Snow Leopard Potential Range And Protected Areas Throughout Inner Asia : And The Development Of An Internet Mapping Service For Snow Leopard Protection, Patricia Ann Williams
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
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Coming To The Table : Peacemaking And Truancy Rates In Schools With A High Enrollment Of American Indian Students, D. Abigail Rivenbark
Coming To The Table : Peacemaking And Truancy Rates In Schools With A High Enrollment Of American Indian Students, D. Abigail Rivenbark
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
No abstract provided.
The Undergraduate Experience Of Turnaround After Academic Suspension: A Phenomenological Analysis, S. Melanie Hoell
The Undergraduate Experience Of Turnaround After Academic Suspension: A Phenomenological Analysis, S. Melanie Hoell
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
No abstract provided.
Negotiating Influence: The Experience Of Three Local Ngos In Marine Reserve Co-Management In Southern Belize, Jocelyn Rae. Finch
Negotiating Influence: The Experience Of Three Local Ngos In Marine Reserve Co-Management In Southern Belize, Jocelyn Rae. Finch
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
No abstract provided.
Collaborative Planning And Public Participation In The Review And Update Of The Critical Areas Ordinance In Whatcom County Washington, Nikole Coleman
Collaborative Planning And Public Participation In The Review And Update Of The Critical Areas Ordinance In Whatcom County Washington, Nikole Coleman
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
No abstract provided.
Using Place Attachment To Determine The Acceptability Of Restoring Fire To Its Natural Role In Wilderness Ecosystems, Eric Paul Turbeville
Using Place Attachment To Determine The Acceptability Of Restoring Fire To Its Natural Role In Wilderness Ecosystems, Eric Paul Turbeville
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
This study was conducted to explore the social dimensions of wilderness fire management. I set out to answer the question what role does an individual’s attachment to place play in determining the acceptability of management actions directed towards fire? I feel that problems will arise if management agencies attempt to restore natural fire regimes to wilderness areas without accounting for the effects on meanings and values different people attach to landscapes. I used a qualitative method and conducted guided interviews with 27 people from three different groups: (1) fire and wilderness management personnel from the Bitterroot National Forest, (2) residents …
Elemental Analysis Of Nineteenth Century Lead Artifacts From Lewis And Clark And Hudson's Bay Sites Of The Pacific Northwest, Jamie Ryan Lockman
Elemental Analysis Of Nineteenth Century Lead Artifacts From Lewis And Clark And Hudson's Bay Sites Of The Pacific Northwest, Jamie Ryan Lockman
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
No abstract provided.
Cumulonimbus On Clay| Five Letters To A Difficult Place, Jesslyn Capen Shields
Cumulonimbus On Clay| Five Letters To A Difficult Place, Jesslyn Capen Shields
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
No abstract provided.
Basin Fragmented: Coal Bed Methane Development In The Powder River Basin, Heather Cling Kreilick
Basin Fragmented: Coal Bed Methane Development In The Powder River Basin, Heather Cling Kreilick
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
No abstract provided.
Application Of 3d Visualization Software To The Proposed Highway 93 Expansion Corridor Between Polson And Evaro In Lake County Montana, William A. Veteto
Application Of 3d Visualization Software To The Proposed Highway 93 Expansion Corridor Between Polson And Evaro In Lake County Montana, William A. Veteto
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
No abstract provided.
Alaskan Eskimo And Polynesian Island Population Skeletal Anatomy: The "Pacific Paradox" Revisited Through Surface Area To Body Mass Comparisons, Wendy Nicole Leach
Alaskan Eskimo And Polynesian Island Population Skeletal Anatomy: The "Pacific Paradox" Revisited Through Surface Area To Body Mass Comparisons, Wendy Nicole Leach
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
This project is an attempt to re-examine the “Pacific Paradox”, as proposed by Philip Houghton (1996), through various morphological measurements on two climatically different populations, Alaskan Eskimo and Pacific Island groups. The “Pacific Paradox” has been widely discussed, but research using direct comparisons between this Pacific population and cold climate groups has received little attention. The methods employed are those preformed by Ruff (1994), Ruff et al (1991, 2004, 2005) and Houghton (1996) to create the most accurate determination of overall body form in both populations. Eight measurements were used to construct variables to create an accurate portrayal of overall …
Rumble Hovering Over Central Idaho's Boulder-White Clouds, Eric V. Segalstad
Rumble Hovering Over Central Idaho's Boulder-White Clouds, Eric V. Segalstad
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
No abstract provided.
The Modern Great Game In Central Asia, James Lawson Chapman
The Modern Great Game In Central Asia, James Lawson Chapman
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
In the last fifty years global consumption of petroleum has increased by more than a factor of six, by the year 2000 daily consumption was at 76 million barrels/day. The United States is accountable for nearly one quarter of the daily oil total, which represents only 40 percent of our total energy consumption. In a given year the world uses enough oil to fill a lake ten miles long, nine miles wide and 60 feet deep, the United States consuming roughly one-quarter of that amount. While many of the environmental costs of this consumption are realized domestically, such as increased …
Unsettling Nature At The Frontier| Nature, Narrative, And Female Empowerment In Willa Cather's "O Pioneers!" And Mourning Dove's "Cogewea, The Half-Blood", Erin E. Hendel
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
No abstract provided.
Evidence For Glacial Outburst Floods Along The Lower Flathead River: Results From Geologic Mapping, Geomorphologic Analysis And A Gravity Survey Near Polson, Montana, Jason Omer Edwards
Evidence For Glacial Outburst Floods Along The Lower Flathead River: Results From Geologic Mapping, Geomorphologic Analysis And A Gravity Survey Near Polson, Montana, Jason Omer Edwards
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
Edwards, Jason, O., M.S., Autumn 2006 Geology Evidence for Glacial Outburst Floods along the Lower Flathead River: Results from Geologic Mapping, Geomorphologic Analysis, and a Gravity Survey near Polson,Montana Committee Chair: Marc S. Hendrix The Kerr Dam Canyon (KDC) and Buffalo Basin (BB) are located 10 km west of Polson, Montana along the Lower Flathead River. Quaternary sediments in this region were deposited as part of an ice marginal system that included the Flathead Lobe (FHL)of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet and associated outwash environments, Glacial Lake Missoula (GLM), and proglacial Lake Flathead. In this study, I mapped approximately 63 square …
History Of Syn-Glacial And Post-Glacial Sedimentation At The Former Terminus Of The Flathead Ice Lobe Near Polson Montana, Jason R. Braden
History Of Syn-Glacial And Post-Glacial Sedimentation At The Former Terminus Of The Flathead Ice Lobe Near Polson Montana, Jason R. Braden
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
No abstract provided.
Landscaping The "Femme-Jardin" In Despstre's Erotic Trilogy, Anna Kristen Lokowich
Landscaping The "Femme-Jardin" In Despstre's Erotic Trilogy, Anna Kristen Lokowich
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
No abstract provided.
Forensic Anthropology : Its Contribution To Forensic Cases Submitted To The University Of Montana For Analysis, Ana M. Byrne
Forensic Anthropology : Its Contribution To Forensic Cases Submitted To The University Of Montana For Analysis, Ana M. Byrne
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
The Anthropology Lab at the University of Montana is regularly consulted by law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Montana on cases suspected to involve skeletal human remains. In this paper, how specifically Forensic Anthropology contributes to these cases is examined. Cases submitted to the UM Lab for analysis between the years of 1971 and 2004 are followed up and the agencies involved are asked specific questions regarding each case. Agencies responded to questions regarding 97 of the UM’s 238 total cases. Results of this study show that of those cases containing contemporary human remains about 18% were identified after …
The Nature Of Nonprofit Professional Development And Training In Montana, Jenni Johanna Pohjoispuro
The Nature Of Nonprofit Professional Development And Training In Montana, Jenni Johanna Pohjoispuro
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
Since sociology of nonprofit professionals and organizations is new and sociologists have not yet been able to theorize or adequately address the strategies and behavior of nonprofit organizations, this study is to give an in-depth view on the nature of nonprofit professional development and training in Montana. The research examines the similarities and differences between rural and urban nonprofit organizations and professionals in the United States depending upon the degree of rural setting, values, attitudes, culture, and challenges. To address the research topic, institutional theories on organizational behavior are applied to this study. The social capital theory is used to …
Participatory Planning And Neighborhood Councils: A Neighborhood's Infrastructure Plan In Missoula Montana, Brian C. Speer
Participatory Planning And Neighborhood Councils: A Neighborhood's Infrastructure Plan In Missoula Montana, Brian C. Speer
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
No abstract provided.