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La “Border Culture” Del Personaje Mexicoamericano En El Sureste De Estados Unidos En Los Cuentos De Lorraine López Y Mijito Doesn’T Live Here Anymore De Jaime Martínez, Jaime Chavez

The Coastal Review

This paper explores the concepts of "Border Culture" and "Borderlands" by Gloria Anzaldúa in Soy la Avon Lady and Other Stories, Homicide Survivors Picnic and Other Stories, by Lorraine López and the novel Mijito Doesn’t Live Here Anymore by Jaime Martínez. The paper argues that the Mexican American character in the southeast of the United States lives in the "Borderlands" and practices a "Border Culture" because they don't follow the traditional stereotypical role of the Mexican American character within the literary canon of both the dominant culture and Chicana/o literature.

A Distinguished U.S. Ambassador To Switzerland— Joseph B. Gildenhorn, C. Naseer Ahmad

Swiss American Historical Society Review

For over two hundred years, Switzerland and United States have enjoyed strong bilateral relationship. This relationship has endured so long due to the shared interests and common values. Leadership at governmental and business level in both countries have helped keep the bonds between Switzerland and United States strong and enduring.

Bernstadt: The Last Swiss Colony, Jan Sparkman

Swiss American Historical Society Review

The final attempt by Swiss immigrants to develop an independent colony in the United States was made in Laurel County, Kentucky, in 1881. This settlement was the result of efforts on the part of Kentucky’s newly-formed Bureau of Immigration to compensate for the fact that the state had been all but ignored by European immigrants in the past. This endeavor was assisted by the active intervention of three men in Switzerland—Otto Brunner, Paul Schenk, and Karl Imobersteg—who were eager to capitalize on Kentucky’s deficiency.

Creating An Integration Framework For The European Union? Comparing The Role Of Language In Integration Policy Regarding Education And Labor Participation Rates In Germany And Sweden, Kate Elizabeth Persson

Honors Theses and Capstones

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France-Thailand Collaboration On Climate Action (Sdgs Goal-13) For The Sustainable Development, Cattleya Delmaire

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This research analyzes the collaboration between France and Thailand on climate action for sustainable development, specifically focusing on Sustainable Development Goal 13. The study reviews the related programs and activities between the two countries and their role in promoting long-term sustainability. The study highlights the urgency of reducing vulnerability to climate change and the shared responsibility of countries to address this global issue. The study employs a qualitative methodology that includes the analysis of existing literature, official documents, programs, activities, and reports, as well as in-depth interviews with a small number of respondents to explore their perspectives. The contribution of …

The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Nestlé Enterprise And Its Response, Jiatuan Zhai

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic starting in late 2019 had far-reaching consequences for businesses worldwide, including the renowned food and beverage enterprise Nestlé. This study explores the impact of the pandemic on Nestlé's operations and supply chain, while also examining the company's response to the unprecedented challenges posed by the global health crisis. By adopting a proactive approach, Nestlé successfully navigated through the crisis, adapting its strategies, ensuring the safety of its employees, and addressing the changing consumer demands and market dynamics. This study aims to shed light on Nestlé's resilience and adaptive measures, offering insights into the strategies …

A Comparative Analysis Of The Energy Transitions Of Eu Member States Germany And Spain, Shuo Gao

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Currently, the energy transition is gaining more and more importance in European energy policy. This article aims to introduce the achievements, contributions and challenges of Europe's current energy transition. The article outlines some of the main energy goals and initiatives proposed and developed by EU institutions. The EU attaches great importance to renewable energy, energy efficiency and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), identifying them as the three ultimate supporters for achieving carbon neutrality. The EU aims to be climate neutral by 2050. However, since energy policy requires the joint efforts of EU institutions and the WTO, each WTO plays …

Agricultural Trade Between Eu And China, Sile Zhou

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Since China acceded to the WTO, it has attached great importance to the opening of agriculture, and trade in agricultural products has become increasingly active. Over the years, China is still increasing its efforts to open up to the outside world, and the EU, as an important economic partner of China, has seen rapid growth in agricultural trade between the two sides in the last decade. Among them, China's agricultural imports from the EU are the fastest growing, especially dairy products and pork. Eurostat (2021) points out that China has become the third-largest agricultural export market in the EU after …

Eu's Views On China's Role In Russia's War Of Aggression Against Ukraine, Siyuan Yang

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The document primarily discusses the European Union's stance on China's involvement in Russia's aggressive actions against Ukraine. The EU has been closely monitoring the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with a particular focus on China's position regarding this matter. The European Union has expressed apprehension over China's neutrality in the conflict, as well as its increasing military cooperation with Russia. The document emphasizes the EU's call for China to assume a more proactive role in resolving conflicts and promoting peace within the region. This study aims to evaluate how the EU perceives China's stance in the conflict, identify factors …

Opportunities And Challenges For The Development Of Cooperation Between China And Greece Under The Belt And Road Initiative, Tian Liu

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This independent study analyses the relationship between China and Greece, focusing on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It explores the historical and modern diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries, as well as the objectives, scope, and current state of cooperation of the BRI. The paper also explores the EU's views and policy responses (e.g., The Global Gateway) to the China-Greece partnership and the BRI, including concerns about the project's potential impact on European unity and sovereignty. The study used a qualitative research approach, including analysis and summary of existing literature, official documents, plans, activity reports, and …

Chinese Tourists’ Attitudes Toward Barcelona As A Tourist Destination, Yishen Liu

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

As China's economy grows and quality of life improves, tourism consumption is becoming increasingly common among the Chinese population, and Chinese outbound tourism is growing at a phenomenal rate. China is the largest exporter of outbound tourism in Asia and the world, with 169 million outbound tourists in 2019. Chinese tourists have become an important part of international tourism, attracting the research interest of a growing number of academics and industry practitioners. Destinations around the world hope to attract attention from this important source market. Therefore it is important to understand the relationships between Chinese tourists and tourist destinations. As …

The Disability Rights Movements In The Eu And Europe, Theerawut Rirattanapong

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The study of the social movement, specifically on the marginalized or minority group is an important tool to gain insight into the social and cultural evolution of any given society or culture. A study on the disability rights movement is a growing field in social science, especially in the backdrop of the ever-growing awareness of social and cultural change of the 21st Century. Generally speaking, there are a wide gap in the prior research as it failed in one way or the another, ranging from inability to account for the multifaceted nature of disability, overemphasis on a specific aspect at …

German Through Media Ger 302, Joanna Burkhardt

Library Impact Statements

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Flamenco Dance And Film In Francisco Franco's Spain (Baile Flamenco Y Cine En La España De Francisco Franco), Gia Roberts

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

In this project, it is postulated that during and after Francisco Franco's dictatorial regime, Franco's strict rules affected both flamenco dancing and the films Carlos Saura created. This paper explores how flamenco dance was implemented into his Nationalist agenda and in movies by Saura, and also how Saura created films (without flamenco dance) that criticized Franco because of his censorship of films during his authoritarian regime. Interestingly enough, Franco considered flamenco dancing a part of the Spanish national identity, so he encouraged it during his reign, and it also influenced other industries in Spain, such as film. The two famous …

Economic Sanctions And Opportunism, Keith A. Preble

Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)

Sanctions busting refers to instances where third-party states increase their material support for states targeted by economic sanctions by increasing trade as well as foreign aid and investment, which, in turn, minimize the economic costs that sanctions imposed on target states. This concept privileges the sender and contributes to the “sender bias” inherent in the literature on economic sanctions. My dissertation instead argues that the terms sanctions opportunism may better reflect the nature of the processes at work when third-party states engage in sanctions busting either for commercial profit or as a “black knight” (or a combination of them both). …

La Fille Publique: Depictions Of Sex Work In Fin-De-Siècle Literature, Nicole Araujo

All Student Scholarship

This thesis conducts a feminist analysis of depictions of sex work in fin-de-siècle, or turn of the19th-century, French literature. It draws connections between literature from this time period and the social and political forces that sought to eradicate female sexual autonomy. In the introduction, the political and social setting of fin-de-siècle France is explored, when sex work was widely prevalent and for many women offered a route to sexual and financial autonomy that was otherwise unattainable, much to the anxiety and irritation of the patriarchal forces in place.The first chapter analyzes Emile Zola’s Nana as a classic representation of the …

Jud Ms 26 Israel Bernstein Writings, Emily Margaret Newell

Search the Manuscript Collection (Finding Aids)

Provenance: These papers were donated by Beth B. Schneider, on April 15, 2021.

Ownership and Literary Rights: The Israel Bernstein Writings Collection are the physical property of the University of Southern Maine Library. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the creator or her legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the Special Collections Librarian.

Cite as: The Israel Bernstein Writings Collection, The Judaica Collection, Jean Byers Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine, Special Collections, University of Southern Maine Library.

Restrictions on access: This collection is open for research.

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Swiss American Historical Society Review

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Obituary: Dr. Hans Heinrich Kuhn

Swiss American Historical Society Review

Dr. Hans Heinrich Kuhn, 97, died on May 11th, 2021, at his home in Summit Hills Spartanburg. Born in 1924 in Niederuzwil, Switzerland, he was the son of the late Werner and Gretel Kuhn and husband of Edith Kuhn Peyer from Zurich, Switzerland. Dr. Kuhn was educated in Switzerland and received his master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, Switzerland. He received his PhD degree in organic chemistry from the ETH in 1953. After four years of postdoctoral research, he immigrated to the United States in 1957 and was employed by W.R. …

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Swiss American Historical Society Review

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Swiss American Historical Society Review

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The Battle Of The Rosebud And The Contribution Of The Swiss Captain Alexander Johann Sutorius, Albert Winkler

Swiss American Historical Society Review

The Battle of the Rosebud was one of the most significant engagements between the United States Army and the Native Americans in the history of the American West. It was a close contest, and the participation of many courageous men in the army made a big difference. This number included Captain Alexander Johann Sutorius from Switzerland who made valuable contributions for the army in both the campaign and battle.

Representation Of Terror And Terrorism In Two Arab Films: Paradise Now (2005) By Hany Abu-Assad And Horses Of God (2012) By Nabil Ayouch, Mustapha Hamil

CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture

Middle Eastern violence and terrorism are not novel subjects in world cinema, especially American cinema. The Arab or Muslim other in these films is always presented as someone who epitomises a culture of violence, directed mostly against innocent civilians. Against the backdrop of Hollywood’s stereotypical representation of Middle-Easterners as advocate of indiscriminate terror and terrorism, Arab filmmakers have turned in recent years to the representation of terror and religious extremism. Paradise Now (Abu Assad 2005) and Horses of God (Ayouch 2012) address the controversial issue of suicide bombing with the same motivation: to examine the choice of suicide bombing within …

Resisting Pacification: Locating Tension In G'Ebinyo Ogbowei's Poetry, Niyi Akingbe, Paul Ayodele Onanuga

CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture

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Where Are The Women?: An Ecofeminist Reading Of William Golding’S Lord Of The Flies, Hawk Chang

CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture

The absence of female characters and their voices in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies (1954) has been previously examined. On the surface, this fiction focuses on the struggle and survival of a group of boys who are left alone on a Pacific island against the background of nuclear warfare. The only presence of women in the story seems to be the aunt via a boy’s narration. However, when approaching the fiction through the lens of ecofeminism, we can find a range of feminized entities which are metaphorically embodied in the natural surroundings of the secluded island. The boys’ interactions …

‘Convicted Of Patricide?’: Robert Frost’S Nationalism In The Eyes Of Contemporary Arab-American Women Writers, Eman K. Mukattash

CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture

Given the culturally expansive nature of the American literary tradition of today, the question of the relevance of Robert Frost’s poetry to the poetry of contemporary Arab-American women writers is an issue worth digging into. Writing almost one hundred years ago does not make Frost’s poetry out of date. Frost’s poetry is as relevant to today’s America as it has been to the America of his days. And this can be ascribed to the multiplicity of perspectives he presents in his poetry as he examines crucial questions lying at the core of America’s “grand narrative of national development.” (Westover 2004: …

Purple Shadows In Catalonia: Josep Pla, Great Questions Of Literature, And The Bid For Catalan Independence, Caya Greenspan-Layman

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

No abstract provided.

The Memory Of A Nation: How Spanish Political Parties And Their Electoral Manifestos Address Historical Memory, Aidan G. Coohill

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

After years of silence, the last two decades have seen Spain begin to seriously confront its own historical memory for the first time since its transition to democracy. This text aims to deconstruct the ways that Spanish political parties address historical memory and what memories they choose to address. This is accomplished by using data gathered from all major national parties’ political manifestos from 2000 to present. Manifestos, as demonstrations of political rhetoric and popular opinion, give us a valuable insight to the ways that parties and Spanish society as a whole approach historical memory. The data gathered shows foremost …

Political Processes Of Displacement In Infrastructure Development: The Case Of Aldeia Da Luz And The Alqueva Dam, Cordelia Walz

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

In 2002, the residents of Aldeia da Luz left their village for the final time, displaced to make room for the Alqueva Dam, a massive regional hydropower and irrigation project almost half a century in the making. The Alqueva Multipurpose Project was marketed by the Portuguese government as a way to develop the impoverished region of the Alentejo and bring innovation to the agricultural sector. The village of Luz was the only physical obstacle to this goal and, therefore, its residents were dispossessed, sacrificed for the development of the greater Alentejo region. However, unlike many other large-scale infrastructure projects that …

Taking The Waste Out Of Wastewater: Evaluation And Implementation Of Sustainability Measures At Base Aérea N.°5’S Wastewater Treatment Plant, Abigail Monahan

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Wastewater treatment is a critical process by which the concentration of pollutants in wastewater are reduced to minimize the resulting effluent’s impact on human health and the environment. Base Aérea N.°5, an airbase located in Monte Real, Portugal, is striving to enhance their wastewater treatment methods to decrease the impact of the treated effluent on the environment. They can reduce the effluent’s impact by implementing more advanced wastewater treatment to decrease the concentration of micropollutants and pathogens in the effluent, and they can reuse the treated effluent to decrease the volume of freshwater they extract. This work seeks to evaluate …