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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"colonial heritage"”.
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Shadows of Empire: The Mughal and British Colonial Heritage of Lahore
… patrons of architecture, who left behind a rich heritage. Through an examination of select buildings, this paper will show that the Mughals built impressive structures in and around Lahore, as they did throughout the Indian subcontinent, not only for utilitarian purposes but also to impress their …
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In-between Colonial Heritage: Postcolonial Heritage Perception by Local Society in South Korea
… thesis explores local society’s perceptions of colonial heritage in South Korea, reflecting the in-betweenness of a heritage interpretation. While colonial heritage is often defined by dichotomous views of anti- and pro-colonialism, it also expresses the plural experiences of local residents. An …
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Corruption and Soccer in Africa: Empirical Evidence on the Determinants of Association Soccer Success in the Continent
… this study examines wealth, talent pool, colonial heritage, and regional affiliation. The results confirm the positive impact of wealth on performance and, contrary to some studies, showcase statistically significant positive impact of talent pool size on performance. Furthermore, this …
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The social base of divide-and-rule : left-Islamist opposition alliances in North Africa’s Arab Spring
… their similar culture, demography, and French colonial heritage, have such different histories of left-Islamist alliances? Using a multi-method approach, including over 100 Arabic field interviews and an original dataset, this paper argues that left-Islamist alliances form as a mutual-defense …
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Reviving Heritage in a Historic Gem City: Examining the Management of History at the Colonial Quarter in St. Augustine, Florida
<p>The Colonial Quarter is a living history venue of Spanish and British colonial heritage in St. Augustine, Florida. Since 1966, the site has housed interpretive structures and programming related to St. Augustine’s colonial history. Over time, management of the site has fallen under the purview …
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Demographic and socio-economic characteristics and education in Senegal
… The background highlights the legacy of French colonialism, the evolution of educational policies, and the ongoing challenges posed by economic constraints, infrastructural deficits, and social disparities. The problem statement identifies the complex interplay between colonial heritage, rapid …
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The blame game : how colonial legacies in Hong Kong shape street vendor and public space policies
… which in turn bears the imprint of Hong Kong's colonial heritage. I seek to identify contradictions between the ways society currently uses space and the original intent of the regulations, and establish if these can explain current frictions over public space expressed as protests. In turn, I …
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Somos Indígena: Ethnic Politics and Land Tenure in New Mexico, 1694-1965
… imposed upon the Pueblo world in the Spanish colonial period limited the shrinking Pueblo population. They paradoxically protected Pueblo land from further incursions through the Mexican era. By the American territorial period, Pueblo and Hispano land grants were exposed to similar legal, …
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Towards an equitable system of musical evaluation in South African service bands
… component of South Africa's cultural and colonial heritage resides in the country's deep-rooted tradition of professional musical units known as "service bands": military or concert bands which are an adjunct to the various arms of service of the national defence force and police services. …
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Towards the Consideration of the U.S. Community College Model to Address the Need for Higher Education Reforms in Ghana
… Ghana, all have in common ties to their colonial legacy whereby they are confronted with weak policies put in place by their colonizers. Having gained their independence, Africans should now take responsibility for the task of reforming their higher education system. To date, nothing …
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Repurposing Colonialism: Postcoloniality and the Politics of World Heritage
… South have increasingly sought to inscribe their heritage sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. World Heritage listing is considered prestigious because it brings global recognition, secures political legitimacy, boosts tourism, and attracts economic investment. Within the Indian Ocean Region, …
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The political economy of crisis in the Sudan 1973-1985
… The problems of transforming the inherited colonial economy and structures have remained on the national agenda since then, without resolution. The study of the colonial political and economic legacy provided an important component of the thesis as it reflected on the process of the …