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Showing 1 to 20 of 71 for “"political views"”.
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The social and political views of Orestes Augustus Brownson
… history, this dissertation considers the views of Orestes Brownson relating to the intellectual, spiritual, and social activities and changes within the United States during Brownson's lifetime (1803-1876). Brownson is revealed as a consistent absolutist in his basic approach. He …
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War and fashion: Political views and how military styles influence fashion
<p>Women’s outerwear evolves and recreates new fashions based on new materials and historical influences. Whenever the United States goes to war, military styles emerge. However, the outerwear category of women’s apparel has not been thoroughly researched in regard to military influences. …
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Use of Defensive and Receptive Reasoning Strategies and Receptiveness to Opposing Political Views
With unprecedented access to diverse political perspectives, individuals struggle to fairly engage with political content that disconfirms their previously held beliefs. By relying on defensive reasoning strategies such as counterarguing, derogating, and bolstering, participants have demonstrated …
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Effects of the US Capitol Attack on political views in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile
Is it possible for major political events, such as the U.S. Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, to influence political attitudes in other countries? Such events may act as framing devices that influence individuals to think somewhat differently about democracy and populism, primarily by reminding …
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The Augustan poets: their Master's voices? A study of the political views of Vergilius, Horatius and Propertius
Contains fulltext : 85997.pdf (author's version ) (Open Access)
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The Internet Has Changed Many Things, But Not Everything: The Effects of Internet Use on Gendered and Political Views
… of sites individuals visit affect their gendered views. I specifically examined (1) individuals who go to gender-issue sites are less likely to support traditional, female gender-roles and (2) individuals who go to political sites are more likely to support traditional female, gender-roles. This …
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Politics in Hobbes' mechanics: a case study in the sociology of scientific knowledge
… of Thomas Hobbes' mechanics in light of Hobbes' political views and the political context. Hobbes provides a good subject for research in the sociology of scientific knowledge for at least two reasons. First, Hobbes is a good case for examining the interaction between science and the broader …
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Moral Development and Public Health Nursing
… in a public health department, self-identified political views, primary language, and region of California.) The sample consisted of 196 PHNs from four regions in the state of California. A demographic data survey and the Defining Issues Test 2 (DIT-2) developed by Rest et al. (1999) to identify …
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Politinių jėgų, formuojančių neigiamą Lietuvos Respublikos vaizdinį Lenkijos spaudoje, identifikavimas. Rzeczpospolita ir Gazeta Wyborcza atvejis /
The Identification of the Political Forces, Forming a Negative Image of the Republic of Lithuania in the Polish Press. The Case of Rzeczpospolita and Gazeta Wyborcza The main aim of the work is to analyze two Polish newspapers called „Gazeta Wyborcza“ and „Rzeczpospolita“ and to find out, what kind …
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‘The balance or reconciliation of opposite or discordant qualities‘: political tensions and religious transitions in the works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge
… climate on the evolving religious and political views of the young Coleridge, and their expression through his published works from 1794-1800. I consider how Coleridge‘s continuing use of religious imagery evolved, following his transition from the established tradition of Dissenting …
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Η ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΗ ΕΞΕΛΙΞΗ ΤΗΣ ΖΑΚΥΝΘΟΥ ΑΠΟ ΤΟΥΣ ΑΡΧΑΙΟΥΣ ΧΡΟΝΟΥΣ ΜΕΧΡΙ ΣΗΜΕΡΑ
… IS GIVEN TO THE SOCIAL STRUCTURE AS WELL AS THE POLITICAL AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION STATUS QUO AS IT EXISTED IN THE VARIOUS PERIODS OF THE ISLAND'S HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT, SINCE IT IS UNDOUBTLY A FACT THAT ECONOMIC BEHAVIOUR CAN NOT BE APPROACHED IN A DIFFERENT MANNER (ESPECIALLY WHEN THE PERIOD …
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The 1961 Texas special senatorial election.
… or runoff, in May 1961. The similarity of their political views made conservatism the outstanding issue of the campaign. Texas Democrats sharply divided. A solid Republican bloc, dissident Democratic factions, and a light turnout, gave Tower the victory and Texas its third Republican Senator in …
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West Virginia state legislators' opinions of local mass media
… however, view the media as neutral sources of political information. Self-described "conservative" lawmakers rated media sources described as "liberal" as being less accurate in their coverage of the legislature than did self-described "liberal" or "middle-of-the-road" lawmakers. The thesis …
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Why Aren't More Heathens Eco-Pagan Vegetarians? The Intersection Of Gender, Politics, And Spiritual Environmentalism
… yet their patriarchal and conservative political beliefs devalue environmentalism. My focus is on the feminization of the environment and vegetarianism to such a degree that Heathens view these movements as radicalized liberal tree hugging hobbies and how these political views have …
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The Good, The Bad, and The Taxed: How Taxes Shape Morals in Markets
… respondents’ own social positions, namely their political views, income, and race. Furthermore, I find evidence suggesting that lower status groups may be held to lower standards of moral conduct in comparison to members of higher status groups, even when they engage in identical consumption …
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Zhang Daqian’s Landscape Painting Style in the Taiwanese Period (1976–1983)
… period, setting them in the context of Zhang’s political views, his unparalleled status in Chinese art historiography, his relationships with Eastern patrons and connoisseurs, and his response to detractors who cast doubt upon his artistic prowess in old age. The thesis concludes with a …
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Examining the impact of student involvement and intercultural experiences on perceptions of institutional commitment to diversity
… orientation, ability, religious beliefs, and political views. The researcher also found a relationship between campus climate and perception.</p> <p>The findings of this study enhance the body of knowledge in the areas of student involvement, student development, and campus climate. Although …
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"Mood-Stuff" and "Metaphoric Utterance": Norman Corwin's radio art
… original scripts, published letters and interviews, historical recordings as well as interviews with Corwin. There is a specific focus on his style as a radio artist rather than his political views or his larger cultural setting. The conclusions to this study of Corwin's work have broad …
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Bram Stoker and cultural unification: colonialism, hybridity and the gothic
… construction of the past demonstrates Stoker's political views surrounding the strengthening of a British Empire (in perceived decline) that engages equally with Ireland by providing economic strength and support for the country. When viewed from this context, Stoker's representation of the past …
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A Cleave within the Piney Woods: Nacogdoches, Stephen F. Austin State University and How Racial Integration Divided the Town and Gown
… those involved with the campus changed their political views and joined their fellow African Americans in the fight for civil rights, did the support for the university change. The actions of the faculty and students against the traditions of Nacogdoches divided the town and gown to where the …
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