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An Analysis Of The Law Of The Sea And Outer Space Law : Claims Over The Natural Resources Of The "Commons", Robin Elizabeth Lewis May 1987

An Analysis Of The Law Of The Sea And Outer Space Law : Claims Over The Natural Resources Of The "Commons", Robin Elizabeth Lewis

Master's Theses

As new areas of the world and outer space have been discovered and explored, man has had to develop regulations to govern the use of these new areas. However, it was not until man possessed the technological means of extracting or using the resources of these new areas that there was an urgent need to develop regulations for the oceans and space. Although some regulations have been established in regards to such areas as the deep sea-bed and remote sensing, there is still a need for the international community's acceptance of these laws. Under-developed nations view the resources discovered within …


Traditional And Nontraditional Funerals : Local Changes Since 1965 And The Influence Of Cost On Selection, Darlene K. Burbage Apr 1987

Traditional And Nontraditional Funerals : Local Changes Since 1965 And The Influence Of Cost On Selection, Darlene K. Burbage

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


A Theoretical Model For A Volcanic Column-Plume, M. E. Giordano Jan 1987

A Theoretical Model For A Volcanic Column-Plume, M. E. Giordano

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Character Revelation In Hawthorne: A Study Of Inappropriate Laughter And The Deceptive Quality Of Appearance And Reality, V. Garvey Helen Jan 1987

Character Revelation In Hawthorne: A Study Of Inappropriate Laughter And The Deceptive Quality Of Appearance And Reality, V. Garvey Helen

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Immunological Mechanism Of Action Of An Experimental Nucleoside Drug, Gr1784: Effects On Hematopoiesis And Lymphocyte Mitogenesis, Robert Clive Landis Jan 1987

Immunological Mechanism Of Action Of An Experimental Nucleoside Drug, Gr1784: Effects On Hematopoiesis And Lymphocyte Mitogenesis, Robert Clive Landis

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Reproductive Competence In The Golden Hamster Following Prenatal Alcohol Exposure, Jennifer Jayne Swiatek Jan 1987

Reproductive Competence In The Golden Hamster Following Prenatal Alcohol Exposure, Jennifer Jayne Swiatek

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


The Comparison And Convergence Of The Structures Of Affect And Personality, Gregory J. Meyer Jan 1987

The Comparison And Convergence Of The Structures Of Affect And Personality, Gregory J. Meyer

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


The Effectiveness Of The Sq3r Study Strategy For Recall And Recognition Tests, Jocelyn Mand Shaughnessy Jan 1987

The Effectiveness Of The Sq3r Study Strategy For Recall And Recognition Tests, Jocelyn Mand Shaughnessy

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Differences Between Reports Of Former Adolescent Psychiatric Patients And Their Parents With Regard To Post-Discharge Behavior, Michael C. Helford Jan 1987

Differences Between Reports Of Former Adolescent Psychiatric Patients And Their Parents With Regard To Post-Discharge Behavior, Michael C. Helford

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


The Establishing Of Validity And Reliability Of An Incontinence Monitoring Record Used To Describe Individual Patterns Of Urinary Incontinence, Janis Miller Jan 1987

The Establishing Of Validity And Reliability Of An Incontinence Monitoring Record Used To Describe Individual Patterns Of Urinary Incontinence, Janis Miller

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


The 1856 Presidential Campaign In Virginia, R. Randall Moore Jan 1987

The 1856 Presidential Campaign In Virginia, R. Randall Moore

Master's Theses

The purpose of this paper is to examine how the 1856 presidential election campaign was conducted in Virginia. The paper specifically investigates how Virginia newspapers interpreted the events of the campaign. The role played by the political leadership of Virginia in the 1856 election is also examined.

The paper is based on contemporary newspaper editorials and political speeches. The manuscripts of prominent Virginia politicians during the period are also utilized.

The paper illustrates how Democratic newspaper editorials in Virginia used scare tactics to convince readers that Virginia Know-Nothings were abolitionists. Know-Nothing editorials responded by emphasizing support for the Union and …


Wechsler Social Functioning Scores Of Adolescents Institutionalized For Disordered Conduct, Carole A. Anonick Jan 1987

Wechsler Social Functioning Scores Of Adolescents Institutionalized For Disordered Conduct, Carole A. Anonick

Master's Theses

Previous research on populations with conduct problems has shown a tendency for these groups to obtain significantly higher Peformance than Verbal Scale IQ's on the Wechsler Intelligence Scales. The purpose of the present study was to update previous research by using DSM III diagnosed patients and the revised Wechsler Scales. Futhermore, the present study analyzed Wechsler subtest scores as well as Scale IQ's. Scores for 330 adolescents admitted to a private psychiatric hospital were investigated. Eighty-four subjects, who were diagnosed Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Adjustment Disorder with disturbance of conduct, or Explosive Disorder, served as the experimental …


Cognitive Appraisals And Motive Patterns In Depressed And Nondepressed College Students, Denise B. Lensky Jan 1987

Cognitive Appraisals And Motive Patterns In Depressed And Nondepressed College Students, Denise B. Lensky

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Personality Styles In Affective Disorder: Trait Components Of A State Disorder, Gene E. Alexander Jan 1987

Personality Styles In Affective Disorder: Trait Components Of A State Disorder, Gene E. Alexander

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Administering A Promotional Examination In The Fire Department Of A Large Midwestern City, Joseph W. Giganti Jan 1987

Administering A Promotional Examination In The Fire Department Of A Large Midwestern City, Joseph W. Giganti

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


A Comparative Study Of The Effects Of Childhood Cancer On Siblings, Teri Lynn Johnson Jan 1987

A Comparative Study Of The Effects Of Childhood Cancer On Siblings, Teri Lynn Johnson

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


A Liberal View Of Germany From 1933 To 1939, Margaret Stevens Jan 1987

A Liberal View Of Germany From 1933 To 1939, Margaret Stevens

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Depositional Environments And Paleogeographic Setting Of The Middle Mississippian Section In Eastern California, Darrell Klingman Jan 1987

Depositional Environments And Paleogeographic Setting Of The Middle Mississippian Section In Eastern California, Darrell Klingman

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


A Comparison Of The Television Viewing Habits Of Religiously Oriented And Non-Religiously Oriented Children, Hector C. Detres Jan 1987

A Comparison Of The Television Viewing Habits Of Religiously Oriented And Non-Religiously Oriented Children, Hector C. Detres

Master's Theses

Problem

Television plays an important role in the lives of children. The objective of this study was to compare religiously oriented and non- religiously oriented children and the patterns of television viewing habits between these two groups.

Method

The analysis of variance was used to measure the hypotheses. A questionnaire completed by 378 subjects in grades 3, 6, 9, and 12 in private and public schools was used to gather the data for this study.

Results

Significant differences were found between religiously oriented and non-religiously oriented children in the average number of hours of television viewing, and in preference for …


Comparative Extracellular Killing Of Candida And Tumor Cells By Macrophages At Varying Stages Of Activation, David W. A. Beno Jan 1987

Comparative Extracellular Killing Of Candida And Tumor Cells By Macrophages At Varying Stages Of Activation, David W. A. Beno

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


A History Of The Formation Of The Loyola University School Of Nursing: 1917 To 1935, Linda J. White Jan 1987

A History Of The Formation Of The Loyola University School Of Nursing: 1917 To 1935, Linda J. White

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Variables Related To Utilization Of Mental Health Care Services By Hispanic Adolescents, Mary Ann H. Garcia Jan 1987

Variables Related To Utilization Of Mental Health Care Services By Hispanic Adolescents, Mary Ann H. Garcia

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


The Melodic Structure And Form Of Norwegian Lullabies (Bansuller) From The Valleys Of Valdres, Gudbrandsdalen, And Osterdalen, Elbjorg Keyn Lundstrom Jan 1987

The Melodic Structure And Form Of Norwegian Lullabies (Bansuller) From The Valleys Of Valdres, Gudbrandsdalen, And Osterdalen, Elbjorg Keyn Lundstrom

Master's Theses

Problem

This study analyzes a significant group of lullabies collected from three of the principal valleys in Norway. A detailed analysis may show the extent of centonization within the lullabies and may reveal aspects of the tonal inflection of these melodies.

Method

This study gives a general description of the lullaby. It also presents an annotated listing of collections and a summary of previous studies done in this area. With the help of traditional techniques and computer technology, the motives from 154 melodies were analyzed.

Results

The analysis resulted in the discovery that the lullabies consist to a large degree …


Speech Sound Discrimination Ability In A Lowland Gorilla, May Goodreau Jan 1987

Speech Sound Discrimination Ability In A Lowland Gorilla, May Goodreau

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Mechanics Of Gender Based Socialization: A Replication Of The Goldberg Misogyny Study, Mavis Jones Mudge Jan 1987

Mechanics Of Gender Based Socialization: A Replication Of The Goldberg Misogyny Study, Mavis Jones Mudge

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


The Design Of A Palatal Expansion Appliance, Kelly R. Conway Jan 1987

The Design Of A Palatal Expansion Appliance, Kelly R. Conway

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


Bond Strength And Accuracy Of The Combined Agar-Alginate Impression System, Xavier Lepe Jan 1987

Bond Strength And Accuracy Of The Combined Agar-Alginate Impression System, Xavier Lepe

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


The Effect Of The Absence Of A Coronal Seal On Periapical Tissues Following Endodontic Therapy, Richard Alan Kohn Jan 1987

The Effect Of The Absence Of A Coronal Seal On Periapical Tissues Following Endodontic Therapy, Richard Alan Kohn

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


The Relationship Between Achievement And Achievement Beliefs: A Path Analysis Of A Cognitive Model Or Achievement, Carla M. Leone Jan 1987

The Relationship Between Achievement And Achievement Beliefs: A Path Analysis Of A Cognitive Model Or Achievement, Carla M. Leone

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.


History Of Childhood Loss, Recent Life Events And Depression In An Undergraduate Population, Kim M. DellaìNgela Jan 1987

History Of Childhood Loss, Recent Life Events And Depression In An Undergraduate Population, Kim M. DellaìNgela

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.