Museum of the Native Americans

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « However, their past is obviously heavily responsible for their present situation and therefore the museum retraces Native Americans history and cultures as ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Native Americans as opposed to what has been argued in the past.. Not static communities waiting for Europeans to come.. Migration.. The encounter with the Europeans.. The Native American culture.. Infusion of religion at every...»

Ainu: Spirit of a northern people

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   11/18/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « The Native Americans - according to Frederickson. Much of the information available is limited only to those well versed in Japanese or frequent museum visitors ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Modern history.. An attempt to bring together what information is available on the Ainu.. The theories on Ainu origins.. The Jomon culture.. Entry of the Okhotsk, emigrants of Southern Sakhalin Island.. A parallel between the history...»

Environmental ethics

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   06/30/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « efficiency of handling waste or of even admiring the Native Americans sensitivity to The American Museum of Natural History in NYC poled 400 scientists in 1998 ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Is it morally wrong to abuse and destroy the environment?. Historically it has taken us awhile to take the earth's welfare into consideration. . We utilize many resources from the environment.. There are many reasons why people have disregarded the...»

Aboriginal Australians - Black response to white dominance 1788 - 1980

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   11/18/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « that of other indigenous peoples (namely, the Native Americans and the Washington DC: Arctic Studies Center, National Museum of Natural Native American History ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A story of two migrations.. Comparing the plight of the Aborigines to the situations in other societies.. The current hypothesis.. Aborigines came to Australia from the Southeast Asian continent.. Tribes and the division of labor in...»

Western Canada 1760 - 1860

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « religio-magical world that the native peoples inhabited of the civilized world, and colonial Americans like Peter E. Fitzgerald, a clerk in the British Museum. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Natives before the discovery of the West by the Europeans.. The economy of the native inhabitants.. The nature of the Indian economy.. The fur trade of the northern peripheries.. Competition: Always a mixed blessing.. One key...»

New Deal Art: The WPA Murals of Norwalk, CT

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Research papers   |   10/04/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « late 1920s came as a shock to millions of Americans. Artist of the time focused on native themes in Across the country museum directors and art critics were ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The main subset of the WPA . The cultural sources of New Deal art . The paintings by George Avison. The town of Norwalk . Conclusion....»

The impact of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy on the nation's capital

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   11/29/2006   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « House a potential history lesson for all the Americans. for Mr. du Pont at the Winterthur Museum, was appointed regime of Franco in Spain, Casals native country ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: Jacqueline Kennedy's view of Washington DC. Changing the White House. The restoration of the White House. Acquiring works of art. The other White House projects. Influencing the Washingtonian daily life. Avoiding destruction promoting...»

A survey among exchange students living in Belgium

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : « For example, most Americans and Canadians are used to "grab been several times to the same museum or cathedral are in English - the non-native English speakers ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Exchange students enjoy an international experience in Belgium. Positive appreciation of other cultures. Learning foreign languages. Erasmus spirit. How living in Belgium has entailed changes of daily habits . Food...»

The cultural identity and the assimilation of the Jewish Community in the Global Cities

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   21 pages
Document abstract : « with some museums like the Jewish Museum, or Memorial 4, Special Issue: Immigrant Adaptation and Native-Born Responses in the Making of Americans. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description and abstract.. General introduction.. Literature review.. The concepts of assimilation, pluralism, acculturation and ethnic retention.. The communitarian tradition.. Presentation of the communities in study.. The Jewish community of...»

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