There are only a few other things in this world that can bring as much wonder and amazement to our way of life than tourism. Not only can tourism broaden the perspective of travellers, but it also...Show moreThere are only a few other things in this world that can bring as much wonder and amazement to our way of life than tourism. Not only can tourism broaden the perspective of travellers, but it also helps contribute to the economy of many countries that may otherwise struggle in financially tough times. Yet, still, despite all the benefits, travellers, visitors, and tourists (TV&T) do take a toll on our common global heritage. Thus, the purpose of this qualitative type thesis is to uncover certain negative physical and social impacts of tourism on heritage sites around the world and on various ethnic groups and/or Indigenous Peoples. The research for this thesis led to the discovery that heritage sites have been either directly or indirectly negatively impacted by TV&T and/or the greater tourism industry in many ways. The physical impacts were found to be in the forms of TV&T producing vandalising graffiti and erosion caused by their movements, their impact on the microclimate of caves containing ancient wall art, touching or keeping pieces of cultural heritage artefacts and the greater tourism industry initiating the placement of both temporary and permanent forms of construction. It was also discovered that TV&T and/or the greater tourism industry has caused various negative social impacts on the perceived sense of sanctity of various heritage sites and to the Indigenous Peoples living among them in the forms of ‘Naked Tourism’ and overcrowding at Machu Picchu and the city of Venice, Italy. Lastly, an exploration into the social impact of the commodification of Indigenous Peoples by the greater tourism industry led to the realisation that this can and has led to the exploitation of many of these peoples and the change in the significance of many of their cultural materials.Show less
The political structure of the medieval Mande empires – namely ancient Ghāna and Mālī – are still largely shrouded in mystery. This paper analyzes the political structure of the Ghāna Empire. By...Show moreThe political structure of the medieval Mande empires – namely ancient Ghāna and Mālī – are still largely shrouded in mystery. This paper analyzes the political structure of the Ghāna Empire. By comparing the structural anthropological theory developed by prof. Jan Jansen with the remarks made by medieval Arab geographers such as al-Bakr ī and al-Idrīsī, (utilizing particularly Jansen’s description of the Mande status discourse) it becomes possible to look for Mande 'snippets' in the Arabic texts. This article particularly focuses on the political role of 'the younger brother' in the Ghāna polity. The research presented in this paper show that there are strong indications that the Ghāna Empire had a decentralized political structure in which the 'younger brother' played a leading role. Furthermore, it shows that the Arabic texts, despite their limitations, still proof to be our most valuable sources on the medieval Mande empires, especially when combined with new archeological data.Show less
A study of whether or not Japanese Kamikaze pilots in world war 2 really were volunteers, as the government of the time maintained, and what drove them as they undertook their final missions.
Met het oog op de immer stijgende prijzen voor zowel Oude Meesters als moderne en hedendaagse kunst mogen kunstwerken dan wel een goede investering lijken, de Amerikaanse industriëlen van de Gilded...Show moreMet het oog op de immer stijgende prijzen voor zowel Oude Meesters als moderne en hedendaagse kunst mogen kunstwerken dan wel een goede investering lijken, de Amerikaanse industriëlen van de Gilded Age klampten zich krampachtig vast aan hun collecties nadat zij deze hadden verzameld. Hoewel zij hun verzamelingen, van Rembrandts en Raphaels tot oude boeken, kerkelijke relikwieën en Egyptische sarcofagen, tijdens hun leven graag weggaven aan de groeiende museumwereld onder het geliefde mom van filantropie en patronage, zijn er weinig voorbeelden uit het leven van de robbers barons dat zij kunst inkochten om het vervolgens met winst door te verkopen. Desalniettemin werden de collectie op verschillende manieren voor economische doeleinden gebruikt. Deze BA-scriptie onderzoekt het hoe en waarom van de grote kunstcollecties uit de Gilded Age en probeert de commerciële en economische motieven die hieraan ten grondslag liggen, ook de minder voor de hand liggende, bloot te leggen.Show less
Hoofdvraag: welke interne en externe factoren bepaalden het verloop bepaalden van de negotiaties van Ferrand Whaley Hudig tussen 1759 en 1797? Met interne factoren worden de kenmerken van het...Show moreHoofdvraag: welke interne en externe factoren bepaalden het verloop bepaalden van de negotiaties van Ferrand Whaley Hudig tussen 1759 en 1797? Met interne factoren worden de kenmerken van het negotiatiecontract zelf bedoeld. Externe factoren zijn de invloeden die buiten het contract vallen.Show less
This paper explores how ‘foreignness’, in the form of recipes, was included and excluded from nineteenth century Dutch cookbooks. This was a time of low migration in the Netherlands. However, while...Show moreThis paper explores how ‘foreignness’, in the form of recipes, was included and excluded from nineteenth century Dutch cookbooks. This was a time of low migration in the Netherlands. However, while other factors, such as political developments, the rise of the middle class and the development of more cosmopolitan identities were all important, the influence of migrants over the inclusion of foreign content in the cookbooks should not be discounted. The openness of Dutch society to these culinary innovations was indicative of attitudes in other spheres.Show less
In this thesis the creation and appearance of Joan Blaeu’s town atlas of the city and monuments of Rome, the Admiranda Urbis Romæ, are treated. In the first part the social-historic context related...Show moreIn this thesis the creation and appearance of Joan Blaeu’s town atlas of the city and monuments of Rome, the Admiranda Urbis Romæ, are treated. In the first part the social-historic context related to the appearance of the town atlas is discussed: relevant elements for the interest in Italy in the second half of the seventeenth century were taken into consideration (Humanism, the collecting of antiquities, Grand Tour). The flourishing of Dutch publishing in this period has also been treated, in particular the emergence of the Blaeu firm in Amsterdam. In the second phase of the research focus was shifted towards the town atlas of Rome. Its goal, contents and intended audience, as well as the relationships with Italian sponsors and the collaboration of the Blaeu firm with their Italian contacts were discussed. After a description of the characteristics of the original Blaeu edition, in the final part of the thesis later editions by other publishers were treated. A conclusion was then reached about the development of a subtly changing perspective on Rome as witnessed through the various editions of the town atlas of Rome; the relations between the Netherlands and Italy in the second half of the seventeenth century were a guiding theme through the entire research.Show less
The thesis offers an in-depth exploration of the twenty visions that occur in Bede's EH. The hypothesis is that Bede used the visions consciously for two reasons: to provide evidence for God's...Show moreThe thesis offers an in-depth exploration of the twenty visions that occur in Bede's EH. The hypothesis is that Bede used the visions consciously for two reasons: to provide evidence for God's presence in England as well as to explain that God's plans cannot be thwarted.Show less
Was the TAZARA railway a successful instrument in the development of an economic nation state in Zambia? The effects of state, nation and market building on Kasama during 1976 - 1986
In 1961 Banbury Borough Council signed the Town Development Act, giving them licence to expand Banbury and double the population. This thesis looks at central and local government policies to...Show moreIn 1961 Banbury Borough Council signed the Town Development Act, giving them licence to expand Banbury and double the population. This thesis looks at central and local government policies to analyse why the Borough Council decided to make this decision that would drastically change Banbury from a small market town into an industrial centre for many different businesses. In order to do this it looks at the build up to signing the Act and what the main motivating factors were. It tests five hypotheses of why the Council decided to expand: opportunism, the desire to increase the rateable value of Banbury, the need to diversify industry, the Borough Council's need to increase their own power, and finally, fear of the town dying.Show less
Return migration among Ghanaian migrants is claimed to be a growing fenomenon. During this research, this proved not to be the case for nurses. The research thus focusses on why, if other Ghanaians...Show moreReturn migration among Ghanaian migrants is claimed to be a growing fenomenon. During this research, this proved not to be the case for nurses. The research thus focusses on why, if other Ghanaians are indeed returning to Ghana, nurses are not.Show less
Advanced master thesis | Political Science (Advanced Master)
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Peacebuilding is a critical element of both real-world international relations and academic conflict resolution. Cosmopolitan peacebuilding scholars and critics have entered into a debate in recent...Show morePeacebuilding is a critical element of both real-world international relations and academic conflict resolution. Cosmopolitan peacebuilding scholars and critics have entered into a debate in recent years. Each group makes different assumption, arguments, and predictions about what motivates the actors engaged in peacebuilding; how such activities are designed, organized, and implemented; and what the outcomes and impact of peacebuilding are. In this thesis, I examine history education reform projects in Bosnia and Macedonia in order to determine which theory has greater explanatory power. I find that these two cases generally support the assumptions, arguments, and predictions of cosmopolitan peacebuilding scholars. However, these projects also validate several points made by critics. My findings have many important implications for the conflict resolution and history education fields.Show less
Research master thesis | History: Societies and Institutions (research) (MA)
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This thesis explores two theoretical approaches of the dynamic interaction between religion and politics. In a case study, examining the sanctuary of Hera Akraia near the modern village of...Show moreThis thesis explores two theoretical approaches of the dynamic interaction between religion and politics. In a case study, examining the sanctuary of Hera Akraia near the modern village of Perachora, these theories are put to the test.Show less
