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Reading Ruth : towards a postmodernist, literary and womanist analysis
No full textBibliography: leaves 132-140.This dissertation examines the book of Ruth from a postmodemist, literary and womanist perspective. The main methodology is postmodemist literary criticism, but it employs intertextual and autobiographical approaches as well. Chapter 1 is an exploration of the plot of Ruth and reveals that in order for the end goal of the plot to be achieved "emptiness has to return to fullness." It is shown that Ruth's action (her decision to return with Naomi) is the catalyst that begins the process that ultimately leads to the denouement of the plot. The fact that it is the two women, Ruth and Naomi, who drive the plot forward, indicates that the Book of Ruth is a woman's story. Chapter 2 demonstrates that the significance of narrative time for any literary analysis lies in the fact that the amount of time allowed for the retelling of the events rarely corresponds to the time it took for the events to happen. Since Ruth is a short story, the choice of what to tell, what to omit as well as how long to dwell on details are indeed significant. In other words it is shown that literary time is only spent on those aspects which are crucial for the advancement of the narrative. Since the reader's main goal is to see how the conflicts are resolved, the literary time spent on the resolution of the conflicts is an indication of where the weight of the story needs to lie. In this case, it is certainly with Ruth and Naomi judging from the amount of time spent on dialogues between the two women. They are therefore the ones that contribute to the resolution of the conflicts of the plot. Chapter 3 reveals that in the book of Ruth the narrative voice or the perspective of attitudes, conceptions and worldview are those of a woman. The fact that the book of Ruth is named after a woman; the fact that at the very outset all the males in the story die and it is the women that take over the narrative; the fact that in the end the women of Bethlehem declare that Ruth is better to Naomi than seven sons are just some of the reasons that substantiate the argument that the narrative voice in the book of Ruth was that of a woman. It is also shown that this narrative voice (whether overt or covert) subverts gender and ethnic expectations. Chapter 4 outlines the way in which biblical characters are portrayed. The subsections of chapter 4 deal with the characterisation of each major character: Naomi, Boaz, and Ruth. Chapter 4 is the longest chapter since it is difficult to evaluate characterisation without engaging the other facets of literary criticism as well, such as plot and dialogue
Belonging and not belonging : understanding India in novels by Paul Scott, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and V.S. Naipaul.
No full textPhDThis thesis is essentially about the "how" and "why" of the Indian
experience as documented in novels by Paul Scott, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
and V S Naipaul. The study points to the difficulty of arriving at any
conclusive definition of the country and its people. I show that
differences in attitudes, responses or behaviour are both overt and
subtle, and depend upon whether the writer or the character identifies
with the situation or community with which he or she interacts. It is
the individual's sense of belonging or not belonging to his or her own
group - be this along racial, cultural or gender lines - that accounts
for the differing perspectives evident in these novels. The points-of-
view of the outsider and the insider can therefore be seen as
mutual comments upon the other.
Since the struggle between belonging and not belonging becomes acute
when the old meets the new, focus is centred on communities
experiencing change. These include the British in India, West-Indian
Indians and westernised Indians. Despite their differences, all three
communities share similar reasons for either an acceptance or
rejection of the 'Other'. The thesis argues that the need for
emotional stability compels allegiance to the traditional group, while
the desire for individuality encourages surrender to the new. The
former nurtures a sense of belonging while, it is argued, that the
latter is perceived as the hallmark of those who do not belong.
Tensions arise when both these needs demand to be met. What I show to
be ironic in this struggle between belonging and not belonging is that
those things which individuals overtly reject are often unexpressed
parts of their personal pysche. The barrier between "them" and "us" is
therefore very fragile
The legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
No full textL’Autrice approfondisce il personaggio ed il ruolo di Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg secondo la prospettiva del diritto costituzionale nazionale.
Il saggio ripercorre la storia di Justice Ginsburg, occupandosi prima del suo contributo come avvocata e successivamente come giudice presso la Corte Suprema statunitense.
Attraverso l’analisi di alcune tra le sue opinions più importanti, sia di maggioranza che dissenzienti, il saggio offre un affresco del pensiero di Justice Ginsburg su alcune tematiche fondamentali sotto il profilo dei diritti e dei rapporti tra Giudice costituzionale e legislatore.
In particolare, l’A. si sofferma sulla concezione di eguaglianza promossa da Justice Ginsburg soprattutto, ma non solo, in relazione ai diritti delle donne e con riferimento al concetto di azione positiva; segue, poi, un approfondimento delle funzioni del dissent nel sistema istituzionale statunitense e un’analisi della nozione di giustizia come interpretata da Justice Ginsburg.
Il saggio si propone, quindi, di evidenziare l’eredità che Justice Ginsburg ha lasciato dietro di sè a livello globale.The Author investigates the figure and role of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg from a constitutional law perspective.
The paper deals with contribution of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a lawyer first and later as justice appointed to the United States Supreme Court.
By way of analysis touching upon some her most prominent majority and dissenting opinions, the A. hinges on several issues pertaining to the safeguard of fundamental rights and to the relationships between the legislator and the Constitutional Judge.
The Author then goes on by examining Justice Ginsburg’s concept of equality with respect to women’s rights and affirmative actions to then move on to an in depth focus on the role of the dissent in the US legal system and on Justice Ginsburg’s concept of justice.
At the outset, the Articles aims at highlighting the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg on a global dimension
The Singer or the Song? Developments in Performers' Rights from the Perspective of a Cultural Economist
No full textOver the last century, performers gradually acquired statutory protection of their economic and moral
rights. These rights are not copyright in the legal sense but neighboring rights and until recently, they
were mainly remuneration rights that are collectively administered. With the WPPT (WIPO
Performers and Phonograms Treaty), performers now have individual exclusive rights for digital
performances; this leads to the question: what has motivated this change – is it a change in the
perception of the value of performer or a change brought about by the changing technology of copying or,
indeed, a change that reflects different economic costs and benefits? The paper discusses the role of
copyright law as an incentive to performers and asks if the economic role of the performer is so different
from that of the author. The conclusion is that a complex interaction of the legal regulations, economic
conditions and institutional arrangements for administering these new rights will determine the outcome
The Development of Optical Sensing Techniques as Digital Tools to Predict the Sensory Quality of Red Meat: A Review
No full textThe sensory quality of meat, encompassing the traits of appearance, texture, and flavour, is essential to consumer acceptance. Conventional quality assessment techniques, such as instrumental methods and trained sensory panels, often face limitations due to their destructive and time-consuming nature. In recent years, optical sensing techniques have emerged as a fast, non-invasive, and non-destructive technique for the prediction of quality attributes in meat and meat products, achieving prediction accuracies of over 90%. This review critically examines the potential of optical sensing techniques, such as near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), Raman spectroscopy, and hyperspectral imaging (HSI), to inform about the sensory attributes of red meat, aligning with industrial demands for early information on the predicted sensory performance of inventory to support meeting consumer requirements. Recent trends and the remaining challenges associated with these techniques will be described. While technical issues related to spectral data acquisition and data processing are important challenges when considering industrial implementation, overall, optical sensing techniques, in tandem with recent developments in digitalisation and data analytics, provide potential for the online prediction of meat sensory quality in the meat processing industries. Establishing technologies for enhanced information on the product and improved possibilities for quality control will help the industry to meet consumer demands for a consistent quality of product
Evidence from North Carolina Shows that Immigrant Students with Limited English Have a Very Minor Impact on Native Students' Performance
No full textMuch of the recent concern about undocumented immigration into the U.S. can be linked to the perceived burden that these immigrants may create on the public education system. But is this really the case? Through analyzing detailed information on the performance of students in North Carolina,Timothy M. Diette and Ruth Uwaifo Oyelere find that the presence of students with limited English does have a negative, though small, effect on the math and reading achievement of natives that are male and black. They argue, however, that these effects are so small as not to warrant policy interventions. KEYWORDS: Education, English Language, Immigrants, Impact, Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Educatio
Kiska
No full textIssue: March 1984Released for open distribution at request of the author on 2020-12-08; by Jeannette Ho 2020-12-17
Métricas de autor Ruth Alejandra Patiño Jacinto
No full textInforme de las métricas de autor de la Dra. Ruth Alejandra Patiño Jacinto de las publicaciones indexadas en Google Académico cuyo objetivo es entregar un insumo para el fortalecimiento de las capacidades y potencialidades de los autores de la Universidad Santo Tomás en el posicionamiento y visibilidad de sus publicacionesReport of the author metrics of Ruth Alejandra Patiño Jacinto of the publications indexed in Google Scholar whose objective is to provide an input for the strengthening of the capacities and potentialities of the authors of the Santo Tomás University in the positioning and visibility of their publicationshttp://unidadinvestigacion.usta.edu.c
Uncoverings: The Research Papers of the American Quilt Study Group, Volume 18 (1997), Includes Cumulative Author Index, Volumes 1-17
No full textPreface by Virginia Gunn
Research Papers
The Quilting Records of Rachel Adella Jewett and Lucyle Jewett by Sara Reimer Farley and Nancy Hornback
Art Quilt Makers and Their Critique Groups by Barbara Carow
The Sunday Friends: The Group and Their Quilts by Lorre M. Weidlich
Quilt Ownership and Sentimental Attachments: The Structure of Memory by Catherine A. Cerny
Feed Sacks in Georgia: Their Manufacture, Marketing, and Consumer Use by Ruth Rhoades
Hawaiian Outline-Embroidered Quilts by Loretta B. Hammonds Woodard
Waccamaw-Siouan Quilts: A Model for Studying Native American Quilting by Jill Hemming
Seminar Keynote Address
Women\u27s Quilts and Diaries: Creative Expression and Personal Resource by Gayle R. Davis
Authors and editor
Index
Cumulative author index, volumes 1-17 (1980-1996
HIV status, breastfeeding modality at 5 months and postpartum maternal weight changes over 24 months in rural South Africa
No full textObjective:
To determine the effect of infant feeding practices on postpartum weight change among HIV-infected and -uninfected women in South Africa.<p></p>
Methods:
In a non-randomised intervention cohort study of antiretroviral therapy-naïve women in South Africa, infants were classified as exclusive (EBF), mixed (MF) or non-breastfed (NBF) at each visit. We analysed infant feeding cumulatively from birth to 5 months using 24-hour feeding history (collected weekly for each of the preceding 7 days). Using generalised estimating equation mixed models, allowing for repeated measures, we compared postpartum weight change (kg) from the first maternal postpartum weight within the first 6 weeks (baseline weight) to each subsequent visit through 24 months among 2340 HIV-infected and -uninfected women with live births and at least two postpartum weight measurements.<p></p>
Results:
HIV-infected (−0.2 kg CI: −1.7 to 1.3 kg; P = 0.81) and -uninfected women (−0.5 kg; 95% CI: −2.1 to 1.2 kg; P = 0.58) had marginal non-significant weight loss from baseline to 24 months postpartum. Adjusting for HIV status, socio-demographic, pregnancy-related and infant factors, 5-month feeding modality was not significantly associated with postpartum weight change: weight change by 24 months postpartum, compared to the change in the reference EBF group, was 0.03 kg in NBF (95% CI: −2.5 to +2.5 kg; P = 0.90) and 0.1 kg in MF (95% CI: −3.0 to +3.2 kg; P = 0.78).<p></p>
Conclusion:
HIV-infected and -uninfected women experienced similar weight loss over 24 months. Weight change postpartum was not associated with 5-month breastfeeding modality among HIV-infected and -uninfected women
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