There has been a rash of divorce among Nigerian Igbo immigrants. This was unheard of several years ago in a community whose culture frowned upon divorce. While some have examined factors affecting divorce, this study investigates those couples who remained married in the whirlwi…
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Due to the rapid growth and development which occurred during the last century the United Arab Emirates witnessed dramatic changes after oil discovery and the economic boom. This affected the building and construction sector that formed the urban fabric of the country. The four …
This thesis looks at the Bedouin community of the Negev region of Israel, a traditional society within a modern nation-state. The Bedouins, originally pastoral nomads, are subjected to a rapid urbanization process that is the result of government intervention policies on one han…
This P.D.E. includes a history of the Qajar Dynasty of Persia (Iran), especially the role of women, and the author's role and responsibilities as a woman of the fifth generation of this Dynasty. Also included is an exploration of the author as an artist and a bridge to other con…
This dissertation summarizes my research in the Roy group on the development, synthesis, and study of new N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) based ligands and nickel phsophinidene core compositions of molecular clusters, also known as superatoms.
Handloom and handicraft are deeply embedded in tradition and rituals of our everyday life.Either in form of utility or artifact it has always made us contented. Being playing these roles, it is also a major source of income generation in Indian economy. It contributes through bo…
Traditional jazz refers specifically to iterations of New Orleans style jazz since its beginnings in the early 20th century. It has been labelled "Dixieland," "Classic Jazz," "New Orleans jazz," "Trad," or "Our Kind of Music (OKOM)" among other names. As a scholar-performer, I l…
Entrepreneurship is a major force in economic development for fighting unemployment & poverty in both developed & developing countries. Female entrepreneurs play a vital role in the economic development of their families & countries, they are considered as major contributors in …