Essays about: "The First World War"

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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. Neutrality 2.0: Redefining the Law of Neutrality in a Changing World - A Critical Analysis on the Validity and Relevance of the Law of Neutrality

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten; Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Rebecka Margolin; [2023]
   Keywords : public international law; law of neutrality; international armed conflict; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The unprecedented military and economic support provided by non-participating States to Ukraine following the Russian aggression has reignited the debate surrounding the law of neutrality. The law of neutrality, first codified in the Hague Conventions of 1907, defines the legal relationship between States involved in an international armed conflict (IAC), known as belligerents, and States not taking part in such hostilities, commonly known as neutrals. READ MORE

4. 3. An analysis of political discourse : First-person personal pronoun ‘I’ in Joe Biden’s speeches

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och lärande

   Author : Dominika Stasz; [2023]
   Keywords : Represented ‘I’; Situated ‘I’; first-person pronoun; presidential speeches;

   Abstract : This study investigates the use of the first-person personal pronoun ‘I’ in political discourse and, more specifically, the functions of Represented ‘I’ and Situated ‘I’, including subcategories, present in Joe Biden’s speeches. A corpus was compiled, consisting of 12 speeches that brought up the topic of the war in Ukraine. READ MORE

5. 4. Assessing Supply Chain Resilience to Mitigate Supply Chain Risks : A case study of the inbound logistics @ Volvo CE

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

   Author : Emma Fridolfsson; Lova de Man Lapidoth; [2023]
   Keywords : supply chain resilience; SCRES; supply chain risk; supply chain risk management; supply chain disruption; risk sources; risk drivers; resilience capabilities; SCRES elements; risk mitigation strategies;

   Abstract : In recent years, the frequency of disruptive events in supply chains has increased. This is partly due to the fact that supply chains are more globalized and more complex, with deeper tiering among suppliers. This makes the supply chain more vulnerable to risks. READ MORE

6. 5. Media Framing by The Washington Post on TikTok : Shaping Public Perception of the Ukraine Conflict

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Dimitra Sotiraki; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The Ukraine-Russia conflict in 2022 is rooted in historical, geographical and identity reasons. The world media has paid attention to this issue emphasizing its importance from the first moment. TikTok is a new medium that over the years transformed as a major source for spreading information to a large sum of people. READ MORE