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Gods and knickknacks : the American adoption of Asian religious items

Creator:: Jameson, Tamsyn L.
Abstract:: This thesis contains the cultural biography of Buddhist and Hindu items in a small college town in the United States. It explores different factors that have led to the availability of these items here, what attracts Americans to them, and the meanings they give these items. Semi-structured interviews were conducted...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the cultural biography of Asian religious objects within a small, college town in the United States

Homeownership : still the American Dream? Perceptions of homeownership in the post crisis era

Creator:: Micek, Thomas P.
Abstract:: "The American Dream" is an expression familiar to all Americans and the realization of the American Dream is tied closely to homeownership (Clinton, 1995). The recent financial crisis, with the housing and financial markets at levels not seen since the Great Depression, has resulted in widespread unemployment, continually dropping home...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: population of interest for this study was college students in the United States who are members of the echo

Effect of consumers' perceptions of political figures on source credibility and attitude toward apparel

Creator:: Stewart, Lauren M.
Abstract:: Throughout history, there have been many examples of political figures who have influenced fashion: from Theodore Roosevelt to Jacqueline Kennedy to Michelle Obama. Companies have taken advantage of the influence that political figures have as fashion opinion leaders, even going so far as to purchase keywords such as "Michelle Obama"...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: (fashion opinion leaders) adopt and introduce the new fashion to followers. The general public may be

Public Perception of Police Responses to Homelessness: Results from a Factorial Survey

Creator:: Monyhan, Jordan
Abstract:: Visible homelessness is a complex and enduring issue that remains salient in policymaking and political realms. In response to homeless individuals living their lives in public spaces, many cities have enacted civility codes or laws that address quality of life concerns in an attempt to remove visible signs of homelessness...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: 14 Effects of Public Opinion on Public Policy

Perspectives from the Ranching Culture in the 1990's : Addressing Mythological and Environmental Concerns

Creator:: Steward, Judith A.
Abstract:: Ideals of freedom, independence, and land ownership helped form and perpetuate the mythology of ranching in the United States. However, stereotypes emerged as a result of distortion from the media and the move away from the land. Social philosophies changed regarding the environment, land use, and the health and safety...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: by environmental policy, government agency relations, public opinion, the high cost of land and

Awareness of Aging in Taiwan and the United States : An Examination of Ageism among College Students using Stereotypes and Future Self-views

Creator:: Allen, Pamela M.
Abstract:: Ageism in the context of global population aging could lead to increasing human and economic costs. Age stereotypes tend to be negative (Hummert, 1990) and ubiquitous (Nelson, 2002) there are a variety of well documented detrimental consequences of negative age stereotypes on older adults' physical, cognitive and psychological outcomes (Hummert,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: 2, 2015. Title: Awareness of Aging in Taiwan and the United States: An Examination of Ageism

Corporate social responsibility in the forest products industry : an issues management approach

Creator:: Panwar, Rajat
Abstract:: Business is a social institution and society has always designated a role for business which has been undergoing changes with changing societal values and paradigms. Thus while business has always had some responsibilities, the modern connotation of the words corporate social responsibility commonly refers to business assuming responsibilities in economic,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: from four academic majors at Oregon State University and University of Montana and their perceptions

Public perceptions of smoke from wildfire, prescribed fire, and fire use

Creator:: Frederick, Stacey Sargent
Abstract:: Managers and policy-makers across broad disciplines and organizations are calling for a better understanding of public opinion on natural resource issues. One such issue is that of fire and its role in the management of our forests and rangelands. Public perceptions of fuel reduction techniques, with a particular emphasis on...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: understanding of public opinion on natural resource issues. One such issue is that of fire and its role in the

The Necessary Limits of Religious Influence on Public Policy

Creator:: Kaltenberg, Shawn M.
Abstract:: In this thesis, I argue that Christian fundamentalism is a threat to the traditions of religious liberty and the separation of church and state in US liberal democracy. I support this claim by exploring the writings of men who were instrumental in the foundation of the US, concluding that they...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Sociology presented on September 16, 2010. Title: The Necessary Limits of Religious Influence on Public

“Avoidable Suffering” : Analyzing Healthcare Providers’ Perceptions of Climate Change Impacts

Creator:: Goodman, Rebecca M.
Abstract:: Recent scientific studies show that framing climate change as a health issue rather than an environmental issue were more persuasive with American audience members (Maibach et. al., 2010; Maibach et. al. 2014). Also in 2014, a survey on respiratory healthcare providers and found that a large percentage believed that climate...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: health workforce to respond. In the United States, National Public Health Week 2008 was called

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Gods and knickknacks : the American adoption of Asian religious items

Homeownership : still the American Dream? Perceptions of homeownership in the post crisis era

Effect of consumers' perceptions of political figures on source credibility and attitude toward apparel

Public Perception of Police Responses to Homelessness: Results from a Factorial Survey

Perspectives from the Ranching Culture in the 1990's : Addressing Mythological and Environmental Concerns

Awareness of Aging in Taiwan and the United States : An Examination of Ageism among College Students using Stereotypes and Future Self-views

Corporate social responsibility in the forest products industry : an issues management approach

Public perceptions of smoke from wildfire, prescribed fire, and fire use

The Necessary Limits of Religious Influence on Public Policy

“Avoidable Suffering” : Analyzing Healthcare Providers’ Perceptions of Climate Change Impacts

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