Thatcher, Margaret Hilda (Roberts), 1925-2013 (Sc 3372),
2019
Western Kentucky University
Thatcher, Margaret Hilda (Roberts), 1925-2013 (Sc 3372), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 3372. Printed letter in her handwriting, May 1979, from Margaret Thatcher to Mrs. Hobson Sinclair (June Rose Garrott), Bowling Green, Kentucky, thanking her for her message of congratulation on Thatcher’s election as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. “We were thrilled with the decisive result and good majority,” the letter states, and declares that “there is work to be done” to fulfill the trust placed in her government by the public.
Yuval Noah Harari. Sapiens: A Brief History Of Humankind. New York: Harpercollins Publishers, 2015,
2019
Brigham Young University
Yuval Noah Harari. Sapiens: A Brief History Of Humankind. New York: Harpercollins Publishers, 2015, Joseph Drew
Comparative Civilizations Review
No abstract provided.
Communication Goals Of American Universities: A Social Media Content Analysis,
2019
Western Kentucky University
Communication Goals Of American Universities: A Social Media Content Analysis, Travis Ryan
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Social media is a key communication tool for American universities. This research project is an exploratory look at how universities communicate with stakeholders via social media. In particular, the primary purpose is to explore potential emphasis on academic programs relative to the promotion of athletics as a marketing tool to bolster identity and recruit students. 3000 tweets were collected from 130 NCAA Division 1 American universities. In total, roughly 500,000 tweets have been scraped and classified using an automated script to assess tweet content. Particular emphasis was given to the concept of university rebranding as a broader marketing strategy for …
Factors That Promote Women Representation In State Legislatures,
2019
Western Kentucky University
Factors That Promote Women Representation In State Legislatures, Kara Lowry
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
As more and more women run for elected offices, the need for information surrounding women in politics is growing. Scholars have extensively researched the factors that deter women from running for state legislature, but few have studied factors of the states and their populations that could potentially be promoting more female representation in state legislature. This research will compare the relationship between the state’s geographical location, the education level of the population, and the religiosity of the population to the percentage of women serving in the state legislature as of 2018. Additionally, this study will examine how Donald Trump’s presidency …
The Antagonist Of The Sino-Children,
2019
Western Kentucky University
The Antagonist Of The Sino-Children, Danielle Earley
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
My research declares that the One-Child Policy has had a huge impact on foreign adoption and causes Chinese adoptees to have similar patterns of behavior, such as unique identity issues despite different life experiences. In addition, I researched effective coping mechanisms for adoptees and hypothesized that conversing and openness with adoption is beneficial. This topic is crucial for aiding scientific understanding of psychological processes in adopted individuals as well as aid others and adoptees themselves on how to effectively cope with the unique adoption experience. I personally deem this topic important not only because I was born in China, but …
The Effect Of Knowledge On Attitudes Towards The Us Supreme Court,
2019
Western Kentucky University
The Effect Of Knowledge On Attitudes Towards The Us Supreme Court, Harlee Havens
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Knowledge regarding the judicial branch of the federal government, including the Supreme Court, is lacking in comparison to the two other branches. The Supreme Court generally receives better approval ratings than the executive and legislative branches of government. It is this relationship that I examine through a survey that measures knowledge and feelings of all three branches of government to assess if having more knowledge of the judicial branch has an impact on one’s feelings towards it. By measuring the knowledge of my respondents through a questionnaire that asked about information regarding, and functions of the US Supreme Court, I …
Debt Accumulation And Economic Growth In Emerging Market Economies: Is Debt Promoting Or Hindering Growth?,
2019
Western Kentucky University
Debt Accumulation And Economic Growth In Emerging Market Economies: Is Debt Promoting Or Hindering Growth?, Kelly Stone
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently warned of the growing accumulation of debt in emerging market economies (EMEs) and the potential for debt crises, a clear warning for investors (Allen, 2018). While the IMF suggests investors may be better served elsewhere, EMEs hold an integral role in the international market as consumers, producers, and entrepreneurs. Despite regular research on advanced economies, middle income countries like EMEs are often ignored. As EMEs grapple with their inability to overcome the current increase in the value of the US Dollar, this study works to understand how debt impacts economic growth and other governance …
A Manifesto, In 140 Characters Or Fewer: Social Media As A Tool Of Rebel Diplomacy,
2019
University of Mississippi
A Manifesto, In 140 Characters Or Fewer: Social Media As A Tool Of Rebel Diplomacy, Benjamin T. Jones, Eleonora Mattiacci
Faculty and Student Publications
© 2017 Cambridge University Press. Can rebel organizations in a civil conflict use social media to garner international support? This article argues that the use of social media is a unique form of public diplomacy through which rebels project a favorable image to gain that support. It analyzes the Libyan civil war, during which rebels invested considerable resources in diplomatic efforts to gain US support. The study entails collecting original data, and finds that rebel public diplomacy via Twitter increases co-operation with the rebels when their message (1) clarifies the type of regime they intend to create and (2) emphasizes …
Snc-Lavalin: Follow The (Big) Money,
2019
University of Western Ontario (Western University)
Snc-Lavalin: Follow The (Big) Money, Erika Simpson
Political Science Publications
In 2011, the Harper government sold Canada's CANDU nuclear reactor division to SNC-Lavalin for $15 million. This transaction and subsequent dealings have sparked controversy and scrutiny, particularly amidst recent allegations of corruption. SNC-Lavalin's lobbying efforts for a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) have raised concerns about potential impacts on major nuclear projects in Canada, including reactor refurbishments and the construction of a Deep Geologic Repository. The company's history of bribery charges, including a notable case involving Libya, and its role in various high-profile corruption scandals have intensified calls for increased transparency and accountability. The situation underscores the need for vigilance in …
Snc Lavalin Nuclear Contracts At Risk If It’S Convicted,
2019
University of Western Ontario (Western University)
Snc Lavalin Nuclear Contracts At Risk If It’S Convicted, Erika Simpson
Political Science Publications
The article explores the potential consequences facing SNC-Lavalin, a major player in Canada's nuclear industry, if it is convicted of fraud and corruption. The company's ability to bid on and fulfill billions of dollars worth of contracts with entities like Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and various power producers hangs in the balance. Simpson highlights the intertwined relationships between SNC-Lavalin, Canadian government officials, and international nuclear projects, emphasizing the critical role of political decisions in shaping the future of nuclear development in Canada. The piece underscores broader implications for Ontario's energy sector and raises questions about the sustainability of …
Polynesian Civilization And The Future Colonization Of Space,
2019
Brigham Young University
Polynesian Civilization And The Future Colonization Of Space, John Grayzel
Comparative Civilizations Review
Polynesian civilization was configured—prior to Western colonization—in ways similar to that sometimes described as necessary for humanity's interstellar migration into space. Over thousands of years and miles, across open ocean, a core population expanded to settle on hundreds of scattered islands, while maintaining shared identity, continued awareness and repetitive contact with each other. Key to their expansion was their development of robust ocean-going vessels and their extraordinary abilities to navigate across vast expanses of open water. The first half of the 1800s saw a surge in contacts between Polynesia and western missionaries and whalers, followed by significant depopulation due to …
The Disunited Kingdom: Is The End Of "Britain" Near?,
2019
DePauw University
The Disunited Kingdom: Is The End Of "Britain" Near?, Marko Mavrovic 19
Honor Scholar Theses
No abstract provided.
Legacies Of Belle La Follette’S Big Tent Campaigns For Women’S Suffrage,
2019
Santa Clara University
Legacies Of Belle La Follette’S Big Tent Campaigns For Women’S Suffrage, Nancy Unger
History
In countless speeches and articles in La Follette’s Magazine, Belle Case La Follette urged that women needed the vote to secure “standards of cleanliness and healthfulness in the municipal home,” and because “home, society, and government are best when men and women keep together intellectually and spiritually.” This range of often mutually exclusive arguments created an inclusive big tent. However, arguing that women were qualified to vote by their roles as wives and mothers while maintaining that gender was superfluous to suffrage also contributed to an uneasy combination that would continue the conflict over women’s true nature and hinder their …
Public Education Reform In South Carolina: An Analysis Of Legislative Efforts In 2019,
2019
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Public Education Reform In South Carolina: An Analysis Of Legislative Efforts In 2019, Francis Halloran
Senior Theses
This thesis is a legislative research project on the South Carolina Education, Career Opportunity, and Access for All Act, proposed by the South Carolina General Assembly on January 24, 2019. I begin by exploring the history of the modern public education reform movement in South Carolina, reviewing related legislation over the last half-century, and focusing on the cornerstone South Carolina Supreme Court case Abbeville County School District v. The State of South Carolina. Next, the South Carolina Education, Career Opportunity, and Access for All Act provides the basis for a comprehensive summary of all statutory reforms attempted by this …
A Roundtable On Robert K. Brigham, Reckless: Henry Kissinger’S Responsibility For The Tragedy In Vietnam,
2019
Chapman University
A Roundtable On Robert K. Brigham, Reckless: Henry Kissinger’S Responsibility For The Tragedy In Vietnam, Amanda Demmer, Richard A. Moss, Scott Laderman, Luke A. Nichter, David F. Schmitz, Robert K. Brigham
Presidential Studies Faculty Articles and Research
A set of reviews of Robert K. Brigham's Reckless: Henry Kissinger and the Tragedy of Vietnam, with a response from the author.
Debating Immigration: Political Tropes In The Echo Chamber Of Social Media,
2019
Longwood University
Debating Immigration: Political Tropes In The Echo Chamber Of Social Media, Chaniece Williams
Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
Analyzing the statements made by our Political Leaders President Obama and President Trump. President Obama embracing inclusivity towards immigrants, while President Trump embraces exclusivity towards immigrants.
Noncombatant Immunity And The Ethics Of Blockade,
2019
Loyola University Chicago
Noncombatant Immunity And The Ethics Of Blockade, Robert Mayer
Political Science: Faculty Publications and Other Works
This paper counters Michael Walzer’s argument against tight blockades. It shows that the interdiction of food shipments need not violate the principle of noncombatant immunity. Whether it is morally permissible to impose a strict blockade depends on the circumstances of the target state. The more self-sufficient a country is, the more acceptable it should be for a belligerent to cut the enemy’s external lines of supply. The Allied blockade of Germany during the First World War illustrates the argument. Fault in this case should be assigned to the German government for the loss of civilian lives.
Andrew Robinson. Earth-Shattering Events: Earthquakes, Nations, And Civilizations. London And New York: Thames & Hudson, 2016,
2019
Brigham Young University
Andrew Robinson. Earth-Shattering Events: Earthquakes, Nations, And Civilizations. London And New York: Thames & Hudson, 2016, Ernest B. Hook
Comparative Civilizations Review
No abstract provided.
Ccr Style Guide For Submitted Manuscripts,
2019
Brigham Young University
Ccr Style Guide For Submitted Manuscripts, Comparative Civilizations Review
Comparative Civilizations Review
No abstract provided.
Political Science 202 Introduction To International Relations Syllabus Spring 2019,
2019
Parkland College
Political Science 202 Introduction To International Relations Syllabus Spring 2019, Dale Gardner
Global Studies Initiatives in Social Sciences 2018 - 2019
This is a sample syllabus for Political Science 202, International Relations submitted as part of the Global Studies Initiatives in Social Sciences Grant at Parkland College for the 2018-2019 academic year. Already a course with a global focus, the highlights indicate changes made in instruction that encouraged students to discuss global issues with each other.
