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The treatment of childhood in autobiographies of twentieth century American women
(University of Kansas, 1984-12-31)In order to investigate the perspectives autobiography brings to the study of female childhood, over one hundred autobiographies written by American women in the twentieth century were surveyed, in addition to numerous ... -
Synthesis of fluorine substituted medicinals
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The biology and morphology of Hydrometra martini Kirkaldy
(University of Kansas, 1953-05-31)The purpose of this investigation is the correlation of form and function in a single species of insect, Hydrometra martini Kirkaldy. For this, the internal and external structures of the adults were examined and the ... -
The Chinese influence on Western theatre : from transposition to transformation
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)The classical Chinese theatre has come to be recognized by Westerners as a well-preserved traditional theatrical form with unique features worthy of exploration. This thesis deals with some significant examples of the ... -
Cognitive attitudes in relation to susceptibility to interference
(University of Kansas, 1953-12-31)During the past few years there has been a surge of interest among psychologists in the borderland around the area of perception. The work of Murphy (50,55,63,74), Bruner (10,16,60,61), and Klein (43,47) and their respective ... -
Attitudes about abortion among college students
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)The attitudes about abortion held by 390 under graduate students were investigated. Three hypotheses were formulated for testing: (1) there is no significant difference between the attitudes of religious and non-religious ... -
Part I. The anodic oxidation of magnesium in aqueous solution. Part II. The oxidation of magnesium by triiodide ion
(University of Kansas, 1953-12-31)It has been known for many years that evolution of hydrogen occurs, in addition to the dissolution of magnesium, during the anodic oxidation of magnesium in aqueous salt solutions (1). Thia behavior is obviously extraordinary, ... -
Writing a Modern Land: Discourses of Environmental Modernity in Twentieth-century Xinjiang
(University of Kansas, 2023-01-01)This dissertation argues that Xinjiang’s human history cannot be fully understood apart from its non-human history. It explores a ‘problematic of environmental modernity’ in the context of Xinjiang, and, through discourse ... -
A New Species of Abyssal Sea Anemone and Its Symbiotic Relationship with a Scaphopod
(University of Kansas, 1996-12-31)In this thesis I report the results of the first study of a symbiosis between an abyssal sea anemone and a scaphopod. describe the sea anemone as Benthactis nomadas n. g., n. sp. The sea anemones and scaphopods were ... -
Uranium-lead isotopic systematics in the northeastern border zone of the Idaho batholith, Bitterroot Range, Montana
(University of Kansas, 1981-05-31)The Idaho batholith is a composite calc-alkaline plutonic complex that formed as part of a continuous belt of intrusions that extended along the western margin of Mesozoic North America. The limited available data suggest ... -
A descriptive study of changes following a physical fitness : physical education program for mentally retarded adolescents
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)The purpose of this descriptive study was to analyze changes in twelve physical fitness parameters following a two school year physical fitness/physical education program for moderately mentally retarded adolescents. ... -
Teacher's perceptions of student preparedness and the skills necessary for success in the junior high classroom
(University of Kansas, 1984-12-31)This study was undertaken to gather information about perceptions of LD, sixth-grade, and junior high regular classroom teachers regarding skills necessary and preparedness of students for junior high. The study also sought ... -
Teaching skills for anger management to primary students using music and other expressive arts : efficacy of intervention and socioeconomic relationships
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)The purpose of the study was to examine the efficacy of a learning package designed to teach skills for anger management using the expressive arts. The relationship of socioeconomic status to measured ability of students ... -
Speed of sound measurements in potential contrast agents for use in diagnostic ultrasound
(University of Kansas, 1979-05-31)Current state-of-the-art diagnostic ultrasound equipment enables the physician to visually detect differences between and within body tissues. It allows for the detection of some benign and malignant tumors in such organs ... -
A study of two approaches to elementary percussion instruction
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)The writer's objective was to discover what effect, if any, mallet percussion training for beginning percussionists would have on their attitude, self-image, and development of their ability to perceive pitch and intervals. ... -
The valvular intestine in fishes and a reassessment of the formation of the spiral coprolites
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)Living vertebrates with valvular intestines include agnathans, chondrichthyans, actinopterygians, dipnoans, and the actinistians. Fossils which have valvular intestines preserved, are included in the placoderms, chondrichthyans, ... -
The relationship of gender, age, socioeconomic status, and past hospital experiences to expectations of nursing care in an adult population
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)The nursing profession has been concerned about nursing's public image since the very beginning of the profession. From a number of research studies it is evident that the public image of nursing is not congruent with the ... -
Some effects of environmental manipulations on parent-teacher interaction
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)Improvement in the quality and quantity of parental involvement in special education has been sought for years, especially since the passage of Public Law 94-142. The present study was designed to investigate the effect ... -
Small town stability in the Hispanic community of Dixon, New Mexico
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)The 1970 United States Census revealed a fundamental change in the migration pattern of the United States. Rather than heading toward the cities, the majority of migrating people are now leaving the large urban areas. This ... -
A submaximal combined arm and leg test as a predictor of maximal oxygen consumption
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)This study evaluated the predictive accuracy of a submaximal combined arm and leg test and that of the Astrand-Rhyming bicycle test. The study also determined the predictive accuracy of a submaximal test with the maximal ...