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This One's For The Children : Collaborative Leadership In A Rural Appalachian Community, Jennifer J. Scharf
This One's For The Children : Collaborative Leadership In A Rural Appalachian Community, Jennifer J. Scharf
Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
The current research is an ethnographic case study of one collaborative community group that worked toward solving complex problems related to early care and education in their community. The methods used consisted of conducting in-depth interviews and observations, recording and transcribing group meetings, and collecting documents that furthered understanding of the group. The research questions addressed were related to the nature of the relationships among the members, leadership enactment in the group, and how they created positive outcomes and overcame obstacles they faced. Several themes emerged related to each question, confirming and extending current understanding of collaboration and collaborative leadership. …
Symbolism And Ritual As Used By The National Socialists, Stephanie M. Holcomb
Symbolism And Ritual As Used By The National Socialists, Stephanie M. Holcomb
Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
Utilizing symbolism and ritual, the most important factors leading to the rise of National Socialism in Germany are examined. The thesis delineates the general history of Germany up to the rise of Hitler and reviews several major historical works on the Nazi’s rise. It also examines the theoretical literature on symbolism and ritual before analyzing the Nazi’s use of symbolism and ritual in their ascension to and maintenance of power.