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Culture, Rhetoric, And Voting: The Presidential Election Of 2012, Douglas M. Brattebo, Tom Lansford, Jack Covarrubias, Robert J. Pauly Jr.
Culture, Rhetoric, And Voting: The Presidential Election Of 2012, Douglas M. Brattebo, Tom Lansford, Jack Covarrubias, Robert J. Pauly Jr.
University of Akron Press Publications
The presidential election of 2012, one of the most important in American history, was the product of complex and fast-moving changes—demographic, technological, and economic—surfacing in American society. Particularly prominent in the scholarly analyses in this volume (a companion volume to A Transformation in American National Politics: The Presidential Election of 2012) are: the psychology behind Barack Obama’s presidential leadership; the role of religious and cultural divisions in contemporary American politics; the rhetorical approaches of the two nominees; and trends in voting.
A Transformation In American National Politics: The 2012 Presidential Election, Douglas Brattebo, Tom Lansford, Jack Covarrubias
A Transformation In American National Politics: The 2012 Presidential Election, Douglas Brattebo, Tom Lansford, Jack Covarrubias
University of Akron Press Publications
The presidential election of 2012, one of the most important in American history, was the product of complex and fast-moving changes—demographic, technological, and economic—surfacing in American society. Particularly prominent in the scholarly analyses in this volume (a companion volume to Culture, Rhetoric, and Voting: The Presidential Election of 2012) are: the status of the two main political parties and their core constituencies; demographic forces and geographic trends; the strategies and tactics of the two campaigns; and the decisive impact of economic, domestic, and foreign policies.
Was Feinstein’S Response To Netanyahu’S Speech Too Blunt?, Debra Johanyak
Was Feinstein’S Response To Netanyahu’S Speech Too Blunt?, Debra Johanyak
The Actual
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Exploring The Viability Of Establishing A Children’S Grief Camp In South Africa, Joann Borer
Exploring The Viability Of Establishing A Children’S Grief Camp In South Africa, Joann Borer
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The death of a loved one is an inevitable and unavoidable phase of life that everyone must experience. A variety of thoughts and feelings follow the death a close friend or relative. It is crucial to address the thoughts and feelings associated with the death so that individuals can grief in a healthy manner. Those living in South Africa are most likely going to experience the death of a loved one since South Africa has such a high mortality rate. Through a qualitative study, this paper explores the death system and culture in South Africa. In addition, the organizations and …
Life Histories Of Refugees From Burma In Akron, Ohio, Megan Powley
Life Histories Of Refugees From Burma In Akron, Ohio, Megan Powley
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
This paper examines the life histories of members of the Karen refugee community in Akron, Ohio. This research was done to better understand the difficulties the community faces as the Karen adjust to life in the United States. The larger historical context of ethnic conflict in Burma, the country they fled, is explored before a discussion of the anthropological work that was undertaken by the author. Life histories, collected through interviews, were analyzed thematically. Finally, suggestions are made for ways to aid in the transition of the Karen with a focus on the process to gain U.S. citizenship.
The Quiet Conversation, Samantha Weisend
The Quiet Conversation, Samantha Weisend
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
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Social Media & Audience Participation In Regard To Television, Jean Marie Mcbride
Social Media & Audience Participation In Regard To Television, Jean Marie Mcbride
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Jean McBride
Major: Communications: Radio/TV Broadcasting & Mass Media Production
Project Sponsor: Dr. Sylvia White
Number of Project Credits: 3
Social Media & Audience Participation in Regard to Television
The purpose of my honors project was seeing if social media had an influence on television show ratings and popularity by incorporating audience participation. Especially in regards to television shows that have been around for years, I was interested to see if television ratings went up when using Twitter compared to when they did not use Twitter to increase viewers and audience participation. I surveyed forty-nine collegiate women between the ages …
Mandarin Chinese As A Second Language: A Review Of Literature, Wesley A. Spencer
Mandarin Chinese As A Second Language: A Review Of Literature, Wesley A. Spencer
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Mandarin Chinese has become increasing prevalent in the modern world. Accordingly, research of Chinese as a second language has developed greatly over the past few decades. This paper reviews research on the difficulties of acquiring a second language in general and research that specifically details the difficulty of acquiring Chinese as a second language. Based on this research, the author also reveals some areas that should be researched further in order to advance the field.