Browsing University of Waterloo by Supervisor "Hunt, Andrew"
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'The Best Covered War in History': Intimate Perspectives from the Battlefields of Iraq
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-28)This study examines combat operations from the 2003 invasion of Iraq from the “ground up.” It utilizes unique first-person accounts that offer insights into the realities of modern warfare which include effects on soldiers, ... -
The British Invasion: Finding Traction in America
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-05)As a period of American History, the 1960s has provided historians and academics with a wealth of material for research and scholarship. Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon, the Vietnam War, the ... -
The Evolution of White Racism and its Impacts on Black Society in America Today
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-26)This thesis examines the historical evolution of racial hierarchies and white racism in American society, and in particular how these ideological frameworks have impacted Black American society. By utilizing a case study ... -
The Fantastical World of Playboy
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-24)While Playboy was published in the early Fifties its success is arguably reflected through the longevity and survival of the name and logo; as the Playboy Bunny logo and the symbol of Hugh Hefner (specifically dressed in ... -
Fathers, Sons, and Hippies: Changes in American Blues in the 1960s and its Connection to the Counterculture
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-05)This thesis examines the changing landscape of American blues music in the 1960s as well as the blues’ connection to the 1960s counterculture. This paper makes frequent use of oral histories from musicians and counterculture ... -
John F. Kennedy & the Ascendancy of U.S. Counterinsurgency Doctrine
(University of Waterloo, 2018-10-01)The formation of a coherent counterinsurgency policy in the United States is often attributed to the administration of President John F. Kennedy. Indeed, through his own personal fascination and promotion of the subject, ... -
A Modern American Conservative: How Ronald Reagan Legitimized the Religious Right and Helped Reshape the American Zeitgeist
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-15)The late 20th century saw the rise of three closely related phenomena: modern American conservatism, Ronald Reagan, and right-wing Christianity. This dissertation explores the ascent and convergence of these three forces, ... -
'Mr. Spiritualism' Maurice Barbanell and his Life as a Twentieth-Century Spiritualist Propagandist
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-25)This dissertation explores the life and career of Maurice Barbanell, British businessman, journalist, newspaper editor, medium, and long-time propagandist of Spiritualism. Spiritualism—a religion, a science, and a philosophy—is ... -
Replacing Sound Assumptions: Rediscovered Narratives of Post War Northern British Columbia
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-23)Through a close analysis of a regional public radio archive, this dissertation reveals how residents of northern British Columbia defined their identities, expressed discontent, and revealed their aspirations and expectations ...