Central American Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A Cinematic Dialogue between Nicaragua and Costa Rica: Shaping a Transnational Cinema through Filmic Exchanges
(University of Kansas, 2007-07-19)This thesis focuses on the ways in which Costa Rican filmmakers and the Centro Costarricense de Producción Cinematográfica (CCPC) privileged the social documentary format of the New Latin American Cinema (NLAC) movement ... -
Geomorphic Evaluation of Radar Imagery of Southeastern Panama and Northwestern Colombia
(University of Kansas, 1971-02) -
Political Socialization: A Cross National Comparison
(University of Kansas, 1969) -
The Immature Stages of the Subfamily Phlebotominae in Panama (Diptera: Psychodidae)
(University of Kansas, 1968)I am grateful for the permission given me to carry out much of the work herein described while a member of the staff of the Gorgas Memorial Laboratory in Panama, Rep* of Panama* I am especially indebted to Dr. Marshall ... -
National Identities in Central American in a Comparative Perspective: The Modern Public Sphere and the Celebration of Centennial of Central American Independence September 15, 1921
(University of Kansas, 2005)In each of the Central American countries, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, the degree of development of the public sphere and political practices determined the way in which national identity ... -
Southern Opposition Front in Costa Rica During the Contra War: 1980-1988
(University of Kansas, 1995-04-24)When one considers the Contras—the forces that opposed the Sandinista government of Nicaragua—the natural propensity is to view these forces as a monolithic institution. The purpose of this thesis is to draw a clear distinction ... -
Development of an Environmental Conscience: A Conservation History of Costa Rica
(University of Kansas, 1992-12-07)Costa Rica proves to be an exemplary case study for the development of a national environmental conscience. This thesis examines what such a conscience entails, how it developed historically, hew it was tested and challenged, ... -
The Green Republic: A Conservation History of Costa Rica, 1838-1996
(University of Kansas, 1997-07-24)Costa Rica is often cited as a "model" for environmental conservation. This dissertation seeks to track the history of conservation efforts in Costa Rica via analysis of the development of its national parks and other ... -
The Logical and Epistemological Foundations of Sociology in the Philosophy of F.S.C Northrop
(University of Kansas, 1979)Filmer S. C. Northrop was born in 1883* Studied at Beloit, Yale and the University of London Imperial College of Science and Technology. He was professor of Law and Philosophy at Yale. Published The Logic of the Sciences ... -
Social Structure and Process of a Banana Plantation on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica
(University of Kansas, 1975-10) -
An Analysis of New World Mangrove Avifaunas Diversity, Endemism, and Conservation
(University of Kansas, 1999-08-27)Most bird species inhabiting mangroves are considered visitors to the habitat. However, some species feed or reproduce almost exclusively in mangroves. If most are visitors, then the question arises as to whether bird ... -
The Morphology, Phylogeny and Higher Classification of the Butterflies (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea)
(University of Kansas, 1957-05) -
Phylogeny of the Nasutitermtinae and Revision of the Neotropical Genus Syntermes Holmgren (Isoptera: Termitidae)
(University of Kansas, 1995-12-31)The Nasutitennitixiae are one of the most diverse subfamilies of termites, with more than 80 genera and 600 known species. Soldiers of most Nasutitermitinae have their heads modified for, chemical defense, with a long ... -
Los Proyectos de La Gamba: Gender Issues in Rural Sustainable Development Projects in the Southern Zone of Costa Rica
(University of Kansas, 2001-05)In 1992 at the United Nations Conference on the Environment and Development (UNCED), Costa Rica pledged to make a political commitment to incorporate the sustainability of the environment into the socioeconomic development ... -
Indigenismo: The Guatemalan Experience
(University of Kansas, 1979-05) -
The Biogeography of the Cloud Forest Herpetofauna of Middle America, with Special Reference to the Sierra de las Minas of Guatemala
(University of Kansas, 1982-12) -
Seventh Grade Students' Perceptions of Nicaraguan Immigrants in Costa Rica
(University of Kansas, 2006-04-21)Costa Rica has experienced large migrations from Nicaragua in the past two decades due primarily to Nicaragua’s weak economy and volatile government. Costa Rica offers immigrants a stable economy and political situation. ... -
The Central American Career of E. George Squier
(Tulane University, 1959-04-20) -
A Comparative Study of Communication Satisfaction in Two Guatemalan Companies
(University of Kansas, 1988-06-16)It is rather well established that communication is essential to an organization. Since communication is a vital element, there is a need for communication analysis in any organization. The relationship between communication ... -
Communication Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment: A Study in Three Guatemalan Organizations
(University of Kansas, 1991-06-27)The main purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between organizational communication and organizational commitment in Guatemala. To investigate these areas, three different organizations were studied: 1) a ...