Visions of America

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Visions of America Introduction As most of the exchange students who came here in Lund for one or two semesters, and who decided to attend the class on Swedish ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Americanization.. Tom O'Dell's view.. Measurement of such an influence.. Globalisation and Americanization.. Elements of America.. The McDonalds.. McDonalds is a great trans-national firm.. The TV sh...»

Robert Kagan, "Of Paradise and Power, America and Europe in the New World Order"

Political science   |   Political science   |   Book review   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « today s transatlantic relations, the author doesn t take into account alternative visions of power. Europe isn t as weak as he shows, nor is America as powerful ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Europe's safety after World War 2. Kagan's objective . Change in position in international stage. Kagan's thesis about the disparity of power between Europe and America . The US and European foreign policies in recent years. The...»

Spain in Latin America- Black & White legends

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Summaries   |   04/24/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Bartolomé also did not take into account indigenous visions or values on essentially had solved itself without affecting the economic output of Latin America. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The White Legend and focusing on government policies set to protect natives in colonial Latin America. The role played by Political Propaganda played. An obsession with whether or not the Spanish were properly exercising their...»

Landscape painting in 19th and 20th centuries

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   08/26/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « The landscapes they thus painted were not broad ideal views of a new America, but almost fantastical visions of a vanishing America. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A typical Luminism work according to Matthew Baigell.. Thomas Cole.. Nineteenth Century themes.. Winslow Homer.. The Twentieth Century.. John Marin.. Georgia O'Keeffe.. The Quality of Georgia O'Keeffe's Landscapes.. What does...»

Utopian communist society

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « A large portion of the population whether in America, China, or India Dystopian visions according to Bates (Savaggio1989, 15): Focused on images of massive ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Thesis statement.. The need for Utopian communist society.. Political conflict.. Political might.. Social discontentment.. Economic disparity.. Transitioning from Capitalist order to Communist society.. Conclusio...»

The murderers among us: Post-War German rubble films. The complexities of thematic and visual meaning

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   04/26/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « to re-link them as a mode of healing by one of those still within the German society, rather than one of the many who left to pursue their visions in America. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. J. Fisher writes and the themes and context of the films . Bruckner's representation of the past that has to be overcome by the new generation. Merten's nihilism and histrionic behavior . Expressionist film: Frightening allegorical...»

Hip-Hop's influence on culture

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « including gang and individual violence are heavily informed by hip-hop, as are visions of wealth Hip-hop is the currency of popular culture in America today. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Hip-hop culture.. Hip-hop creed - 'keepin' it real'.. Hip-hop vs jazz.. The current crop of hip-hop artists.. The critic bell hooks.. Conscious rap.. Conclusion.....»

A Comparative study of national and local anti-poverty campaigns in the urban centers of America during the 1960's

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Research papers   |   02/19/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « but did so with the specifications for how to make such visions a reality. Problems regarding insufficient housing pervaded many cities across America. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The effects of population growth and industrialization . Johnson's plea for social action . A substantial component of urban reform. Problems regarding insufficient housing . President Johnson's feelings about ties between Civil Rights...»

The German threat to the democracy, the economy and morality of the United States

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « from across the Atlantic Ocean and saw Germany threatening their visions of freedom the world upside down, incompatible with the values and systems of America. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Japan prior to Pearl Harbor.. German threat towards the American way of life.. Germany's aggressive designs.. The claims of fascist and Nazi oppression and their affect on Americans.. The collapse of democracy in Europe.. The speech...»

Asian American representation in American media: A study

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   07/10/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « brought new stereotypes with the Japanese being shown as villains and America s then video with various media funds set up to make their visions a possibility. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Purpose of Research.. Research Questions.. Methodology.. Literature Review.. Findings/Discussion.. Recommendations for future research.. Conclusion.....»

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