Republican, utopian, poet, historian, and the first true “man of letters,” Robert Southey had a prodigious amount to say; yet very little of his passionate life’s work is recalled, let alone studied. One seemingly insignificant contribution remains in . . .

As companies continue to adopt quality management principles, attaining employee commitment towards quality goals remains difficult. Researchers have identified a correlation between employee involvement and an organization’s prospects for achieving . . .

This thesis is an investigation into the decision to maintain the use of the death penalty during the French Revolution. One of the most recognizable features of the Revolution was the very public use of the guillotine, and yet in the early stages th . . .

Because the nature of instruction in Ancient Greece was focused on the formation of the perfect citizen, this study will center on the intent of the initiative known as paideia which helped to formulate what the citizens thought about certain topics a . . .

Although frequently remembered as theatrical entertainment, the works of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II also serve as a lasting way to measure the impact of history on culture and vice versa. From Oklahoma! to the Sound of Music, each Rodger . . .

In recent decades, child welfare has shed a spotlight on the disparate and disproportional status of African Americans and Native Americans. An analysis of this social problem and a discussion of a historical perspective are addressed. Disparity inc . . .

This paper presents key theories for applying measurement system analysis—in particular Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)—to determine the source of variation. Additionally, the thesis presents the theory a . . .

This study utilizes the genealogical method of historical analysis originated by French philosopher Michel Foucault to examine systems of discourse in Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness. According to Foucauldian theory, statements that are considered t . . .

Research demonstrates that meditators perform better than non-meditators on neuropsychological tests of frontal systems functioning. Thus, meditation may improve frontal lobe-regulated activities (e.g., attention), which could, in turn, have important . . .

The iconography of ancient Maya art addresses Maya mythology and communicates the Maya belief system. The decipherment of Maya glyphs has contributed to the understanding of the historical circumstances of much of ancient Maya art; however, the art is . . .