Essays about: "spirit europe"

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  1. 1. An anthem for Europe: Comparing historical appropriations of Beethoven's Ode to Joy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Europastudier

    Author : Dominic Tscherny; [2023]
    Keywords : Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony; political appropriation of music; Žižek’s empty container; historical narrative; political symbolism; European Studies; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : Since its composition two centuries ago in 1824, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony (Ode to Joy) has been heralded the world over not only as a great work of art, but also as a symbol of political importance. In Germany, it was lionised as the embodiment of a national spirit, first during the Franco-Prussian war, then as a prize of the Nazi repertoire; in Rhodesia, it became the national anthem of a far-right white ethno-state, while on the far-left, it occupied a rare position of Western revolutionary music in China. READ MORE

  3. 2. Interdine: celebrating human transactions in space, a new form of integration.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Gaia Crocella; [2018]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Humans are evolutionarily programmed to respond to danger, natural disasters, wars, destruction and harassment through fleeing and migration. Finding refuge in a new place is a necessity for the survival, health and well being of every individual. This is crucial within the context of what the western world defines as the Refugee Crises. READ MORE

  4. 3. In the Spirit of EU Burden-Sharing – Past and Present challenges to respond to humanitarian crises; Kosovo and Syria in Focus

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Ebba Ahlgren; [2016]
    Keywords : refugee protection; burden-sharing; solidarity; fair sharing of responsibilities; relocation; resettlement; people sharing; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Providing protection and assistance to refugees is a permanent challenge for the international community. In 2014 EU created a New Agenda on Migration as a immediate response to the increasing inflow of third country nationals who risked their lives when crossing the Mediterranean Sea. READ MORE

  5. 4. Assessing the Preparedness of Small and Medium-sized Entities in Sweden : to Adopt International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) for Small and Medium-sized Entities (SMEs).

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Suhaib Aamir; Umar Farooq; [2010]
    Keywords : SMEs; IFRS; IFRS for SMEs; SMEs in Sweden;

    Abstract : SMEs serve as a backbone to keep an economy going and to boost it up in times of difficult hours like recession, for example. They are considered as the main source of modernization, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. Like rest of Europe, 99% of enterprises are SMEs in Sweden which form a ratio of approximately 58 SMEs per 1000 inhabitants. READ MORE

  6. 5. Rydboholms engelska park : historik och vårdprogram

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Andreas Johansson; [2009]
    Keywords : historisk park; engelsk park; landskapspark; vårdprogram; Rydboholm;

    Abstract : The estate of Rydboholm is situated in the municipality of Österåker, north of Stockholm, Sweden, and has a long history dating back to the 14th century. Rydboholm was the home of several families of great national importance, such as the Finsta and Vasa clans. READ MORE