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  1. 1. MOB JUSTICE – A qualitative research regarding vigilante justice in modern Uganda.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Robin Glad; Åsa Strömberg; Anton Westerlund; [2010-08-10]
    Keywords : Mob justice; judicial system; social class; crowd violence;

    Abstract : Mob justice can be explained as a situation where a crowd of people, sometimes several hun-dred, take the law into their own hands, act as accusers, jury and judge and punish an alleged criminal on the spot. This procedure often ends up with the victim being beaten to death or seriously injured. READ MORE

  2. 2. Connecting the Dots – Intertextuality and Narrative in LazyTown

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik och masskommunikation

    Author : Daniel Jonsson; [2010-08-09]
    Keywords : hero; villain; Intertextuality; narrative; characters; TV-show; stereotypes; genre;

    Abstract : Title: Connecting the Dots – Intertextuality and Narrative in LazyTownAuthor: Daniel JonssonTutor: Marie GrusellCourse: Media and Communication Studies Advanced LevelPeriod: Spring 2010Summary: The aim of this study is to analyze the intertextual and narrative components ofthe children’s TV-program LazyTown. This show has become very successful internationally,making it a rewarding subject for this sort of study, as well as the importance thatintertextuality plays in the media today. READ MORE

  3. 3. The Role of Customer Magazines Customers’ perceptions of the Volvo Trucks Customer Magazine

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik och masskommunikation

    Author : Veronica Nyblom; [2010-08-04]
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    Abstract : Title The Role of Customer Magazines - Customers’ perceptions of the Volvo TrucksCustomer MagazineAuthor Veronica NyblomCourse Bachelor thesis in Media and Communication studiesSemester Spring semester 2010Supervisor Jan StridUniversity University of GothenburgAim The purpose of this study is to investigate how the readers perceive the VolvoTrucks customer magazine, and if these perceptions correspond with the magazineobjectivesMethod Qualitative interviewsMaterial Four conducted telephone interviews with customers from South Africa,Saudi Arabia and ArgentinaMain results The main results of this research study show that the generalperception of the customer magazine is positive, and that the image of Volvo Trucksas a technically driven company should be further emphasized throughout themagazine. Furthermore, the consensus among the respondents indicates that theinterpretation and perception of the magazine is primarily derived from therespondents’ professional job role, rather than being influenced by individual orcultural norms and values. READ MORE

  4. 4. How healthcare workers experience violence against women and how it influences the care - A qualitative study

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen för Vårdvetenskap (VHB)

    Author : Linda Vingård Frank; [2010-07-01T08:10:36Z]
    Keywords : violence against women; attitudes; Egypt; nursing practices; gender-based violence; human rights; women’s health;

    Abstract : Violence against women (VAW) is a global problem existing in all cultures. This study is performed because there is a lack of knowledge about how healthcare personnel treat VAW to promote health and to alleviate suffering. The aim is to describe how healthcare workers experience violence against women and how it influences the care. READ MORE

  5. 5. East or West, Home is Best? A case study regarding backsourcing at Volvo Car Corporation

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Kim Jonsson; Martin Karlsson; [2010-06-30]
    Keywords : Backsourcing; Volvo Car Corporation; Make Buy decisions; Cross-functional decisions;

    Abstract : Background and Problem: For the last couple of decades, global competition have increased tremendously, forcing companies to find new ways to stay competitive. One way of doing this is to outsource functions to external suppliers. However, many outsourcing decisions have been ill-founded, sometimes leading to severe implications. READ MORE