192 research outputs found
Life at war and the heroic illusions created to cope with war: a study of Stephen Crane and Tim O'Brien
No full textThis thesis will examine the fictional war novels, The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane and Going after Cacciato by Tim O‘Brien. It will examine the heroic illusions created by soldiers on the frontline as psychological coping mechanisms as a means to escape the realities of war. It will also examine how Stephen Crane and Tim O‘Brien create protagonists and characters that struggle to understand the conflicts within themselves as consequences of their developing point of view toward themselves, their war comrades, and their society‘s values and how each of these writers through observing battlefield experience comes to question the meaning of war and its effects. Stephen Crane and Tim O‘Brien investigate the moral and cultural values of their respective societies. Crane portrays the Victorian era O‘Brien examines1960‘s America. Each novel asks us to view their war with both irony and sympathy.M.A.L.S.Includes bibliographical referencesby Gaye L. Alle
Work experiences of professional West Indian immigrant women in the United States: an exploratory study
No full textThis dissertation explores the work experiences of professional West Indian immigrant English-speaking women in the United States. Much study has been dedicated to the experiences and success of West Indian immigrant women and men in service and domestic roles. The study explores these professional immigrant women's experiences attaining career success in United States racial society. Data was obtained from 12 professional West Indian immigrant women using semi-structured interviews conducted by the researcher. These interviews explored: the participants'; experiences with immigration, their employment experiences as immigrants, the challenges they faced in their work environments, their experiences in attaining career success and their experiences interacting with non-West Indians and with individuals born in the United States. Major findings include migration motivated by financial and educational improvement, mixed experiences with West Indian cohesiveness and general job satisfaction. Challenges at work included cultural differences, ethnic/racial tensions, being excluded by Americans, low expectations for professional West Indian women, slower career progression, limited professional and social interaction with non-West Indians, greater efforts expended in balancing work-family demands, weakened family relationships with relations back home, and limited use and reliance on mentors and professional networks and associations. Qualitative analysis revealed a high level of career success among these West Indian women, attended by significant psychological, emotional, financial and professional costs. The challenges faced by these Black professional West Indian women in the United States mirror those encountered by African Americans in various studies. Due to their meritocratic outlook and socialization to de-emphasize race, the professional West Indian women of this study were initially unprepared to maneuver these challenges and some struggled to attain career success. Additionally, higher levels of social and professional interactions (for example mentoring relationships and professional networking) with non-West Indians and West Indians of these professional West Indian women were associated with higher levels of career success in the United States.Psy.DIncludes bibliographical references ( p. 174-178)by Kyla-Gaye Simone BarrettIncludes abstrac
Francofonía y literatura: análisis del cuento “Khary-Gaye” de Birago Diop
No full textThis article begins with a general introduction to the concept of “Francophonie” (its origins and the different geographic regions that it comprises, in the framework of the Research Project about the main XXth and XXIst century writers belonging to “Francophonie”); after that, there is a brief presentation of the Senegalese author Birago Diop and it ends with a succinct analysis of his tale “Khary-Gaye”. En este artículo, se empieza por una introducción general al concepto de la Francofonía (sus orígenes y las diferentes regiones geográficas que cubre, en el marco del Proyecto de Investigación sobre principales escritores/as de la francofonía de los siglos XX y XXI); luego se efectúa una breve presentación del autor senegalés Birago Diop y se finaliza con un análisis somero de su cuento “Khary-Gaye”.
If the quenelle is racist, then ‘all priests are paedophiles' and pineapples will be banned
No full textThis case looks at the long history of racism on and off the football pitch. Although this case focuses on UK football, the issue does not exist solely within the UK – it is found in many countries and even threatens to disrupt the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
The case highlights the poor attempts by clubs and by football (and other) authorities to stamp out racism. The examples demonstrate the lack of consistency in dealing with the problem and the apparent unwillingness of people at the top to deal with this issue. Perhaps business needs to be drawn into the furore to ensure action – hit racists where it hurts (and we are not talking footballs here). Umbro’s withdrawal of sponsorship of John Terry is a start; Zoopla’s withdrawal of their West Bromwich Albion shirt sponsorship another – let’s have some bigger action off
the pitch
Any publicity is good publicity? Nike's controversial campaigns and management of celebrities
No full textNike has a portfolio of celebrities that it uses to endorse its products. In fact the company grew through celebrities using and endorsing its products. Tiger Woods is thought to have made Nike Golf the market player it is now rather than an ‘also ran’. Celebrities do not always behave; Nike does not always behave. However, Nike has done well out of managing the situations it finds itself in with its celebrities and its marketing communications. This case study examines Nike’s success in managing its celebrities and growing brand value
Pious tales and dirty stories : the Young Australians Best Book Award (YABBA)
No full textDeposited with permission of the author. © 1995 Susan Gaye La Marca.A study of the older readers' section of Young Australians Best Book Award (YABBA) from 1986 to 1991, based on analysis of 21,351 voting forms from this period. Through analysis of the data from these voting forms, ranking authors and titles, comparing gender preferences, the source of the book voted for, school type and school location were all compiled into graphs and tables. Appropriate comparisons have been made between variables across the six year period, to give some idea of the voting population involved in the older readers' section of YABBA and their preferences and motivations. A follow up survey of voters and YABBA organisers in 1992 attempted to further enhance this data by collecting information on voter preferences, opinions and possible influences on the voting process. The study attempts to place YABBA in the context of the wider children's literature community and discuss briefly its historical development with reference to other children's choice awards, their strengths and weaknesses. A relevant discussion on popularity versus literary merit is related to the ongoing discussion of YABBA in comparison to the Children's Book Council awards. Later chapters include a discussion of the most popular YABBA titles (seven highest rating titles) with particular emphasis given to YABBA's two most popular authors - Paul Jennings and Robin Klein. Humour is an important factor in the popularity of many YABBA titles and this is discussed as are developments since 1991 and the long-term future of YABBA
Enderby High School graduating class of 1962
No full textFront row, left to right: Betty Moen, Grace Churchill, Judy Thomson, Gaye Girvin, Nettie Shykora, Judy Daem, Alvina Lundman, Lenora Barrett, Anita Schulte, Barbara Rands. Middle row, left to right: Tom Witherly, Dennis Altmeyer, Paul Brodoway, Ross Bartell, Ray Imbeau, Arthur Nolin, Randy Houston, Murray Gray. Back row, left to right: Harvey Robinson, Doug Abel, Jim Ellingson, Laurence Osell, Donn Watt, Allan Isley
‘We don't do walking away’
No full textThis case study considers fan loyalty and can be read in conjunction with other case studies within this book. As with all consumers, fans are a mixed bunch; they all
have different backgrounds and motivations. There are differing degrees of loyalty that fan-customers show to ‘their brand’. It is not all about winning either. Some
fans stay with their brand through thick and thin (even being relegated four divisions in the case of football club Glasgow Rangers), whilst others show only little brand loyalty. If it is a simple repeat purchase, fine – but if they have to make an effort such as travelling 35 miles for home games – that is a different matter. This case study considers fans’ motivation, fan loyalty and marketing theory to engage with the various fan types or segments
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