Browsing Dissertations and Theses by Author "International Studies"
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Islam and the West : Problematizing a Discourse of Dualism
Lean, Nathan Chapman (East Carolina University, 2010)"Islam and the West," a dualistic phrase that gained sudden ascendancy following the events of September 11, 2001, is used variously to refer to the mutual relationship between Muslims and those living in a sometimes ... -
Living the Good Life? : An Analysis of Ecuador's Plan Nacional Para el Buen Vivir Development Model as an Alternative to a Neoliberal Global Framework
Cobey, Ryan (East Carolina University, 2012)In recent years, international relations scholars have focused considerable attention on the position of Latin America within the modern global political economy. A number of Latin American countries have attempted to ... -
A Taste of Culture : Perceptions About American Fast Food in China
Tsao, Jerry C. (East Carolina University, 2012)This exploratory study examined perceptions about American fast food among urban, Beijing residents to explore three major objectives; perceptions about taste preferences and nutrition value, the eating relationships of ...