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The Emergence Of The Brics – Implications For Global Governance, Sotiris Petropoulos Ph.D. May 2013

The Emergence Of The Brics – Implications For Global Governance, Sotiris Petropoulos Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

The global financial crisis of 2008, with its detrimental effects on the global economy, was the starting point of a transformation of the global governance landscape. This fluid political and economic global environment seems to be leading to the enhancement of the position of regional powers, especially within the developing world. Hence, the importance of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and, to some extent, South Africa, within the global governance structure has increased. This rise of importance is derived from the enhancement of the economic capabilities of these powers and the fact that economic interdependence has rendered the world more sensitive …

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Iberian Globalization And The Rise Of Catholic Theology Of Religions In The Xvi Century, Enrico Beltramini Ph.D. May 2013

Iberian Globalization And The Rise Of Catholic Theology Of Religions In The Xvi Century, Enrico Beltramini Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

This article provides a synthetic view of the historical and theological components that explain how Catholicism came to understand the great religious systems in Asia as doctrinally inferior during the sixteenth century in response to the discovery/invasion of the “New Worlds” by Iberian Europeans.2 A strong emphasis on the universal salvific will of God led Catholic theologians to elaborate a doctrine that ultimately altered Catholicism’s understanding of non-Christian religions. 3 The article suggests that the predominant Catholic view of non-Christian religions has been shaped by a specific theological vision that was raised in sixteenth century Southern Europe. In order to …

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Felix B. Chang And Sunnie T. Rucker-Chang (Eds.) Chinese Migrants In Russia, Central Asia And Eastern Europe. London And New York: Routledge. 2012., Henryk Szadziewski May 2013

Felix B. Chang And Sunnie T. Rucker-Chang (Eds.) Chinese Migrants In Russia, Central Asia And Eastern Europe. London And New York: Routledge. 2012., Henryk Szadziewski

Journal of International and Global Studies

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Shiro Armstrong (Ed.) The Politics And The Economics Of Integration In Asia And The Pacific. Abingdon: Routledge, 2011., Sebastian Maslow May 2013

Shiro Armstrong (Ed.) The Politics And The Economics Of Integration In Asia And The Pacific. Abingdon: Routledge, 2011., Sebastian Maslow

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

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A.N. Brady (Ed.) China’S Thought Management. Oxon And New York: Routledge. 2012., Elisa Nesossi Ph.D. May 2013

A.N. Brady (Ed.) China’S Thought Management. Oxon And New York: Routledge. 2012., Elisa Nesossi Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

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Ori Goldberg. Shi’I Theology In Iran: The Challenge Of Religious Experience. New York: Routledge. 2012., Imranali Panjwani May 2013

Ori Goldberg. Shi’I Theology In Iran: The Challenge Of Religious Experience. New York: Routledge. 2012., Imranali Panjwani

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

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Rorden Wilkinson And David Hulme (Eds.) The Millennium Development Goals And Beyond: Global Development After 2015. New York, Ny: Routledge. 2012., Lydia J. Hou May 2013

Rorden Wilkinson And David Hulme (Eds.) The Millennium Development Goals And Beyond: Global Development After 2015. New York, Ny: Routledge. 2012., Lydia J. Hou

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

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Richard Wile And Livia Barbosa. Rice And Beans: A Unique Dish In A Hundred Places. London, New York: Berg. 2012., Meredith Marsh Ph.D. May 2013

Richard Wile And Livia Barbosa. Rice And Beans: A Unique Dish In A Hundred Places. London, New York: Berg. 2012., Meredith Marsh Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

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Mary Crawford. Sex Trafficking In South Asia: Telling Maya’S Story. London And New York: Routledge. 2010, Vinod Janardhanan May 2013

Mary Crawford. Sex Trafficking In South Asia: Telling Maya’S Story. London And New York: Routledge. 2010, Vinod Janardhanan

Journal of International and Global Studies

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Deprivation And Resistance: Environmental Crisis, Political Action, And Conflict Resolution In The Niger Delta Since The 1980s, David Aworawo Ph.D. May 2013

Deprivation And Resistance: Environmental Crisis, Political Action, And Conflict Resolution In The Niger Delta Since The 1980s, David Aworawo Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

The interlocking relationship between environmental degradation, poverty, and violent conflict has been a prominent theme contained within the literature on sustainable development and conflict resolution since the mid-twentieth century. While some analysts have argued that violence has not been limited to the poor and deprived, many have concluded from various studies that the devastation of the environment, poverty, and conflict are inextricably intertwined. This article examines this theme by analyzing the pattern of violence and nature of conflict resolution in the oil-producing enclave of the Niger Delta in the past three decades. A report of the United Nations Environment Programme …

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Esther Bloch, Marianne Keppens, And Rajaram Hedge. Rethinking Religion In India: The Colonial Construction Of Hinduism. London And New York: Routledge, 2010., Lavanya Vemsani Ph.D. May 2013

Esther Bloch, Marianne Keppens, And Rajaram Hedge. Rethinking Religion In India: The Colonial Construction Of Hinduism. London And New York: Routledge, 2010., Lavanya Vemsani Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

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Frederik Holst. Ethnicization And Identity Construction In Malaysia. Routledge Malaysian Studies Series. New York: Routledge. 2012., Joseph Stimpfl Ph.D. May 2013

Frederik Holst. Ethnicization And Identity Construction In Malaysia. Routledge Malaysian Studies Series. New York: Routledge. 2012., Joseph Stimpfl Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

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Rani D. Mullen. Decentralization, Local Governance, And Social Wellbeing In India. Do Local Governments Matter? New York: Routledge. 2012., Susanne Kranz Ph.D. May 2013

Rani D. Mullen. Decentralization, Local Governance, And Social Wellbeing In India. Do Local Governments Matter? New York: Routledge. 2012., Susanne Kranz Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

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Ian Copland, Ian Mabbett, Asim Roy, Kate Brittlebank, And Adam Bowles. A History Of State And Religion. New York: Routledge, 2012., Nick Abbott May 2013

Ian Copland, Ian Mabbett, Asim Roy, Kate Brittlebank, And Adam Bowles. A History Of State And Religion. New York: Routledge, 2012., Nick Abbott

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

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Mahendra Lawoti And Anup K. Pahari (Eds.) The Maoist Insurgency In Nepal: Revolution In The Twenty-First Century. New York: Routledge, 2010., Gyan Pradhan Ph.D. May 2013

Mahendra Lawoti And Anup K. Pahari (Eds.) The Maoist Insurgency In Nepal: Revolution In The Twenty-First Century. New York: Routledge, 2010., Gyan Pradhan Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

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Bu Liping, Darwin H. Stapleton, And Ka-Che Yip (Eds.) Science, Public Health And The State In Modern Asia. New York: Routledge. 2012., Sarah Mak May 2013

Bu Liping, Darwin H. Stapleton, And Ka-Che Yip (Eds.) Science, Public Health And The State In Modern Asia. New York: Routledge. 2012., Sarah Mak

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

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Generation Y Students Perception Of Packaging And Pricing Of Arkansas Wines, Katie Gillespie May 2013

Generation Y Students Perception Of Packaging And Pricing Of Arkansas Wines, Katie Gillespie

General Human Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Honors Theses

The objective of this research focuses on “Generation Y students perceptions of packaging and pricing of Arkansas wines”. A thirteen-question quantitative survey was given to 200 Generation Y students at a mid-south land-grant university student union. The questions focused on consumers’ preferences on labeling, packaging, and pricing of Arkansas wines. This research is important to the state’s wineries success with implication on product satisfaction, perceived quality, and price value. Generation Y prefers the glass bottle with the traditional cork and description of the wine. Majority of Generation Y would spend $10 to $15 on a 750 ml of Arkansas wine.

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Actants, Agents, And Assemblages: Delivery And Writing In An Age Of New Media, Steven Holmes May 2013

Actants, Agents, And Assemblages: Delivery And Writing In An Age Of New Media, Steven Holmes

All Dissertations

This dissertation redefines the rhetorical canon of delivery by drawing on interdisciplinary theories of technology and materiality, including hardware and software studies, assemblage theory, and actor-network theory. Rhetorical theorists and composition scholars have correctly equated the technological medium with delivery, but also have focused exclusively on the circulation of symbolic forces rather than the persuasive agency of technology itself, thus eliding the affordances and constraints posed by technological actors at the non-symbolic levels of hardware, software, protocol, and algorithms. I establish a historical precedent in classical theorists such as Demosthenes, Cicero, and Quintilian that acknowledges their understanding of the role …

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God Made It Happen: A Rhetorical Analysis Of Jerry Falwell's Response To 9/11, Terry Littleton May 2013

God Made It Happen: A Rhetorical Analysis Of Jerry Falwell's Response To 9/11, Terry Littleton

Cultural Studies Capstone Papers

Using rhetorical analysis, this project examines the two texts (Listen America! and 700 Club interview after 9/11) of Religious Right preacher, Jerry Falwell to examine conceptual continuity over twenty years and uncover key ideological concepts. While the Religious Right employs many methods to influence the votes of the evangelical congregation, this paper will focus specifically on Falwell and the use of Biblical metaphors in his popular evangelical discourse. The project examines the fear-mongering used to create hate and paranoia in audience of these two texts.

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Biopiracy And Vaccines: Indonesia And The World Health Organization’S New Pandemic Influenza Plan, Shawn C. Smallman Ph.D. May 2013

Biopiracy And Vaccines: Indonesia And The World Health Organization’S New Pandemic Influenza Plan, Shawn C. Smallman Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Viral samples of avian influenza are essential to preparing pre-pandemic vaccines. In 2007, the conflicting interests of the developed and developing nations led Indonesia to briefly stop sharing viral samples. The result was a struggle in which the two blocs argued for different paradigms for viral sample sharing. The first paradigm, articulated by the developed world, depicted the issue as one of health security, in which international law mandated the sharing of viral samples. The second paradigm, advanced by the developing world, depicted viral sample sharing as a form of biopiracy, which violated countries’ sovereign control of their biological resources. …

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Anne Murphy (Ed.) Time, History And The Religious Imaginary In South Asia. London And New York: Routledge. 2011., Caleb Simmons May 2013

Anne Murphy (Ed.) Time, History And The Religious Imaginary In South Asia. London And New York: Routledge. 2011., Caleb Simmons

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

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Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar May 2013

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Commencement program listing graduates.

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Multicultural Literature: The Impact It Has On Today's Students, Michelle Lawson May 2013

Multicultural Literature: The Impact It Has On Today's Students, Michelle Lawson

Education Masters

Multicultural literature is a tool that should be utilized within the classroom in order to help students see themselves and their own family structures reflected within the writings. This study examines the question: how the use of multicultural texts based on family structures influences children’s perceptions of family. Questionnaires, informal observations, discussions, and students written responses were methods utilized to gain an understanding of the students’ personal perceptions of family. The findings showed that the participants had preconceived ideas of family and after reading the texts student’s personal perceptions were impacted. The implications demonstrated that educators must expose students to …

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Invisible Men: Negotiating Parisian Colorblindness & Identity Amongst African Immigrant Youth Males, Kishauna Soljour May 2013

Invisible Men: Negotiating Parisian Colorblindness & Identity Amongst African Immigrant Youth Males, Kishauna Soljour

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

This research explores the process by which African immigrant youth males are accultaruing into Parsian society. The goal of this study is to provide a small window into the lives of several of these males in order to add to current research examing Parisan immigrant experiences. Current research literature primarly focuses on district factors influencing African immigrant experiences. My research compiles the narratives of three partcipants to show how these factors are impact ing Parsian African immigrant youth males.

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The Historical And Cultural Meanings Of American Music Lyrics From The Vietnam War., Erin Ruth Mccoy May 2013

The Historical And Cultural Meanings Of American Music Lyrics From The Vietnam War., Erin Ruth Mccoy

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation analyzes song lyrics written in the United States during the country’s involvement in the Vietnam War (1945-1975) by using social, historical, political, philosophical, and cultural criticisms. The majority of this dissertation focuses on Anti-Vietnam War protest lyrics, but neutral and pro-Vietnam War stances are also recognized. This work aims to primarily discuss music written in the United States during the Vietnam War era, but does recognize greater spheres of social protest against the war that occurred abroad. This dissertation asserts that the Anti-Vietnam War movement was on to something – an ideology that war was not the answer, …

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Transformations : Material Terms For Writing On Religion In Composition Classrooms., Mark Alan Williams May 2013

Transformations : Material Terms For Writing On Religion In Composition Classrooms., Mark Alan Williams

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation argues for closer attention to the material conditions of student writing on religion. Writing scholars in recent years have called for the inclusion of students’ religiously inflected perspectives, values, experiences, genres, and texts in the classroom, but I argue insufficient attention has been paid to the broader social contexts in which composition students must write about religion. In the first chapter, I outline the basic principles of my theoretical approach and attempt to articulate the generalized exigency of this work in terms of our current political and religious climate. I contend that a clearer understanding of how changing …

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Cultural Property Rights In August Wilson’S The Piano Lesson And J.K. Rowling’S Deathly Hallows, Daniel A. Colcord May 2013

Cultural Property Rights In August Wilson’S The Piano Lesson And J.K. Rowling’S Deathly Hallows, Daniel A. Colcord

Research Papers

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Nature And The Environment In Ana Castillo's So Far From God And Elmaz Abinader's Children Of The Roojme, Rosario Nolasco-Bell May 2013

Nature And The Environment In Ana Castillo's So Far From God And Elmaz Abinader's Children Of The Roojme, Rosario Nolasco-Bell

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This study analyzes the role of nature and the environment in two works by the ethnic minority women writers Ana Castillo and Elmaz Abinader. The works examined are Castillo's novel So Far From God and Abinader's memoir Children of the Roojme. My research begins with a review of these authors' ouvre, contextualizing it within the themes here addressed. It continues with an analysis of a spectrum of Arab American and Chicano/a works that lend fruitful content and perspective to an ecocritical analysis. Although these two works are dissimilar in genre, my study demonstrates significant parallels in the following areas: characters' …

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Identifying Characteristics In Low Ses And Bicultural Parent Groups That Enhance Their Capacity To Enact Successful Change, Karen Lynn Rosenquist May 2013

Identifying Characteristics In Low Ses And Bicultural Parent Groups That Enhance Their Capacity To Enact Successful Change, Karen Lynn Rosenquist

Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects

The relationship between bicultural parents, low socio-economic parents and the public school system is made tenuous in part by cultural disparities between school officials and parents. The greater the disparity, the more likely parent groups are to be silenced and the more likely they are to refrain from the role of change agents or advocates for school reform. To contemplate what characteristics disadvantaged parent groups should possess to enact desired changes at the school or district level, this study culls from research in several areas of academic literature: parent involvement and student achievement, community organizing, and change management. Each of …

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A Basic Qualitative Study Investigating How Art Teachers Employ Visual Culture In Teaching Art, Eric M. Kyre May 2013

A Basic Qualitative Study Investigating How Art Teachers Employ Visual Culture In Teaching Art, Eric M. Kyre

Art Education Projects

With my background in Graphic Design, I wondered how the images and structures of visual culture were understood and used inside the art classroom. I analyzed 32 of 40 anonymous questionnaires returned from select art teachers throughout western New York. The questions used were geared toward finding the participants’ definitions and knowledge of visual culture, how they felt visual culture affected their students, and how they could teach using visual culture. I compared these anonymous responses to the data from observations and semi-structured interviews of a middle and secondary art teacher who said they used visual culture in their art …

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