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Dead Roses And Blooming Deserts: The Medical History Of A New Deal Icon, Michelle F. Turk

Psi Sigma Siren

Although a memorial plaque at the Hoover Dam sets the number of workers killed during its construction at ninety-six, the real figure was nearly double. In fact, the figure would have been much higher had it not been for the precedent-setting effort by the federal government, contactors, and workers to save as many lives as possible on the project. Aside from its long unrecognized value as a jobs program, much needed stimulus to the fledging Las Vegas economy, and status as one of the “man-made wonders of the world,” Hoover Dam represented a major step forward for the American occupational …

The Use Of John Adams As A Historical Character 1789--1874, Heather Baures

Master's Theses and Capstones

John Adams was central to the founding of the United States and has held enduring interest among many generations including his own. The foundation of Adams as a historical character was constructed both by people he interacted with personally and by the turmoil of politics, casting him in roles with conflicting results. After his death, Adams was placed in a variety of roles as a historical character as people struggled to make sense of the contentious decades leading up and including the Civil War. After the Civil War, a more sophisticated "warts and all" portrayal of John Adams as a …

Vulcan Historical Review 11 (Complete Issue), Vulcan Historical Review Staff

Vulcan Historical Review

No abstract provided.

Educating Engineers For The 21st. Century: And Why Some Elements Of History And Philosophy Should Be Incorporated Into The Curriculum, William Grimson, Mike Murphy, Eugene Coyle

Conference papers

It has been said that in some respects the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky was a magpie – borrowing styles and ideas from diverse sources for whatever musical project he was working on. The practice of engineering has this same characteristic in that it willingly takes ideas, knowledge and techniques from wherever in pursuit of completing its goal. Further, Engineering is, at least in part, in agreement with Fyodor Dostoevsky – ‘if everything on Earth were rational, nothing would happen’. Against such a background it is proposed that a framework based on both philosophy and the history of engineering, science and …

The Swiss And The Nazis: How The Alpine Republic Survived In The Shadow Of The Third Reich, Stephen P. Halbrook

Swiss American Historical Society Review

While surrounded by the Axis powers in World War II, Switzerland remained democratic and, unlike most of Europe, never succumbed to the siren songs and threats of the Nazi goliath. This book tells the story with emphasis on two voices rarely heard. One voice is that of scores of Swiss who lived in those dark years, told through oral history. They mobilized to defend the country, labored on the farms, and helped refugees. The other voice is that of Nazi Intelligence, those who spied on the Swiss and planned subversion and invasion. Exhaustive documents from the German Military Archives reveals …

Report On The Xi International Congress Of Maprial Varna Free University, Bulgaria September 2007, Robert Channon, Mary Nicholas, William Rivers

Russian Language Journal

This overview of the papers at the MAPRIAL XI Congress in Varna focuses on presentations in linguistic analysis. Other overviews concentrate on the presentations in other areas. There were a great many highly compelling papers dealing with linguistic analysis, including presentations by some linguists whose names will be very familiar to those who follow this discipline. The papers’ topics ran the gamut from the history and development of Russian to those focusing on the analysis of contemporary Russian, as well as those looking ahead to how Russian may be changing, including current developments in colloquial language and slang. A particular …

A Servant Leadership Model For The Church Of Brazil, Anselmo Francisco Do Amaral

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Leadership Training For Developing The Leadership In Haret El-Ballaneh Alliance Church, Lebanon, Charbel Abdulmassih Malak

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Custody, Maintenance, And Succession: The Internalization Of Women's And Children's Rights Under Customary Law In Africa, Allison D. Kent

Michigan Journal of International Law

In this Note, the author examines the process of international human rights norm internalization into areas traditionally governed exclusively by customary law, and the resulting evolution of customary law. Assuming, arguendo, that customary law is to be modified, I argue that a societal norm internalization approach is the most effective means to bring customary law into conformity with international human rights law. After a brief discussion of the fieldwork on which I rely, this Note describes the historical influence of colonialism on the development of customary law in Africa, with a particular focus on the repugnancy clauses of the …

From Certificates To Doctorates, By Degrees: Dublin Institute Of Technology - A Photographic Memoir, Jimmie Robinson

Books

Jimmie Robinson has photographed visitors and events at Dublin Institute of Technology for 43 years. In this photographic memoir, he chronicles the development of DIT over its first 120 years from behind the lens.

This Is The Past Speaking To You: Genre And The Use Of History And Verbatim Quotes To Create Theatre, Lee Patton Chiles

Theses

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The Art Of The Letter, Rothanak Chhoun

Undergraduate Theses and Senior Projects

No abstract provided.

Juveniles And Capital Punishment : Drawing The Line, Rhiannon Gorham

Undergraduate Theses and Senior Projects

No abstract provided.

The Pacifican December 7, 2006, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.

Spectrum, Volume 25, Issue 11, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Breaking ground for the chapel -- Global warming is a hot issue on campus -- AID's hits the 25- year mark on and across the world -- The 'big dig' brings excitement and anticipation to campus -- Are students giving too much effort for the results they receive? -- Joe’s American Bar and Grill -- The Knit Wits stitch towards a good cause -- Students targeted for identity fraud -- Men’s basketball boasts six players with double figures in win -- Men’s Ice Hockey skates to two ties with Air Force -- Arnone leads Women’s Ice Hockey to victory.

Stuart Chases's Use Of Jules Verne's The Mysterious Island, (1874), Richard Vangermeersch

Special Collections (Miscellaneous)

There are two very specific reasons why this piece was researched and written. The first is a continuation of my work done on Stuart Chase (various publications). I am still hopeful my efforts will inspire an historian to do a 1000 page biography on Stuart Chase. The second is further example why my idea of using Verne’s book as the basis for a one-day management seminar is worth trying.

Captured Artifacts, Charles Pearson Burch

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

My art examines the possible existence of an unknown civilization through the presentation of sculptural art objects within the conventional practice of displaying artifacts in a public institution. Historically, artifacts have served as visual records of journeying to and returning from a far-away land, unknown territory, alien soil, or enemy battlefield. Whether that place is tangible or is a fabrication of our subconscious, the presence of an artifact represents validation of the existence of that place. When displayed, artifacts offer a pleasurable challenge to the viewer by evoking the possibilities of a lost civilization or adventurer's journey. I employ these …

Reiterated Commemoration: Hiroshima As National Trauma, Hiro Saito

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

This article examines historical transformations of Japanese collective memory of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by utilizing a theoretical framework that combines a model of reiterated problem solving and a theory of cultural trauma. I illustrate how the event of the nuclear fallout in March 1954 allowed actors to consolidate previously fragmented commemorative practices into a master frame to define the postwar Japanese identity in terms of transnational commemoration of "Hiroshima." I also show that nationalization of trauma of "Hiroshima" involved a shift from pity to sympathy in structures of feeling about the event. This historical study suggests that a …

Spectrum, Volume 25, Issue 10, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

FLIK makes the news, again -- KCA raises awareness on campus -- When is thin too thin? -- Where is your meal card money? -- SHU bestows honorary Doctor of Theology degree on Italian Cardinal -- No room for SHU to grow without better facilities.

The Human Face Of Immigration, University Relations

Campus News Archive

UMM faculty Steve Gross, assistant professor of history, and Solomon Gashaw, associate professor of sociology, were guest speakers during The National Issues Forum November 8 at the Morris Senior Citizens Community Center.

The Pacifican November 16, 2006, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.

Spectrum, Volume 25, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Tim Russert speaks at SHU-- Borat's pushing boundaries -- Blackboard causes registration restrictions -- Death of a Salesman: Success for SHU Players -- Campus parking is not an easy task.

Spectrum, Volume 25, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

A fearful future because of Facebook? --Online profiles under job watch -- Professors Mary Treschitta and Harriet Hiller, along with two others, decided to begin a new paper for the Bridgeport area, PHOENIX -- Destination El Salvador --Dr. Anca Micu leaves her mark at major marketing conference in NYC --Black and white formal is the place to be -- SHU Force Dance Ensemble --Man's best friend banned from campus.

Bibliography Of Secondary Sources On The History Of Dermatology Iii. Books, Monographs, And Chapters In English Supplemented Through 2005., Lawrence Charles Parish, John Thorne Crissey, Jennifer L Parish, Daniel H Parish

Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Faculty Papers

Providing supplements to the history of dermatology bibliographic record has been a continuous project for the past four decades. When the endeavor was initiated, the original authors decided that only contributions in English and those directly related to dermatology, excluding sexually transmitted diseases as such, would be indexed.

There is the perennial question of whether such a manually created bibiliographic project has a need. The obvious answer remains yes. While Index Medicus has expanded the number of journals that are indexed, the number of dermatology publications currently included by Index Medicus is just over fifty. Granted, most of the papers …

Spectrum, Volume 25, Issue 6, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Fear no HIV patient --Alcohol awareness --'God's image' addresses medical ethics -- State-sponsored executions questioned -- Celebrate a 'spook' tacular Halloween -- Public Safety is not to blame -- Student musicians juggle school and music --What lies beneath your sheets --Freshman wide receiver Steven Tedesco -- RISE with SHU: reaching out to the community.

The Pacifican October 19, 2006, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.

Spectrum, Volume 25, Issue 5, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Ground breaking approval for chapel-- SHU's prayers have been answered -- Low stress job fair with high expectations --Global warming storms campus -- TV Talk Show Disasters -- GPS tracking on new laptops.

Usda-Extension Wildlife And Fisheries Educational Programs 1978-2000, James E. Miller

Triennial National Wildlife and Fisheries Extension Specialists Conference: 11th (2006)

This paper provides a brief overview of the history of USDA-Extension wildlife and fisheries programs at the national level, with emphasis on the years 1978-2000. Portions of the earlier history of Extension wildlife and fisheries programs at the national level can be found in previous proceedings of these National conferences and in other publications (see Miller 1981). This review of programs conducted or influenced by the National Program Leader (NPL) during the period is a brief snapshot in time regarding the presence of an experienced and motivated professional serving in the NPL wildlife and fisheries position.

Spectrum, Volume 25, Issue 4, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Break-ins breakdown cars -- Damage dampen spirit -- Pioneer pride runs rampant on campus -- Feast on fries while you can -- To drink or not to drink?

The Changing Concept Of Animal Sentience, Ian J. H. Duncan

Sentience Collection

A brief history of the concept of sentience is given. It is pointed out that the idea of sentience, at least in the mammals and birds, was accepted by lay people by the time of the Renaissance and before it was acknowledged by philosophers. It was not until the Enlightenment of the 18th century that philosophers started to accept the notion that animals have feelings. Towards the end of the 19th century, scientists and philosophers had developed a fairly sophisticated concept of sentience. Little consideration was given to sentience by scientists through much of the 20th century due to the …