Exotic objects and materials capture contemporary imaginations much as they did the ancient mind. As such, they are often the subject of blockbuster museum exhibitions and art historical analyses. At the same time, exotic objects provide fruitful evidence for ancient trade patte…
This dissertation argues that melodrama was a crucial mode for the representation of British imperialism within generically hybrid works of late Victorian fiction. Previous critics have noted the popularity of the melodramatic mode and mentioned its importance for imperial propa…
This dissertation examines the factors that affect the use and choice of health care facilities in Indonesia, a country in South East Asia that is currently implementing a social health insurance program. Policy makers believed that the expansion of insurance coverage would grea…
Throughout the history of the United States justice system, eyewitnesses have played a vital role in helping to evaluate the truth about crimes. However, while the reliability and validity of eyewitness testimony have long been questioned, researchers and the courts have only re…