Women in Politics: Applying the Lessons
What barriers face women who choose to enter political life? How can young women be inspired to consider taking an active role in political affairs? Do women bring a special or unique perspective to politics and policy-making? Join Jack Citrin of the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies and ...
9. Latin America (March 4, 2008)
Politics, geography, international policies, relations, global, cultures, nations, states, countries, populations, definitions, teaching, sovereignty, history, background, boundaries, conflicts, foreign relations, spatial principles, aggregations, organiz
13. Stokely Carmichael Defines Black Power (November 8, 2007)
African-American history, black history, modern history, Modern Freedom Struggle, Clay Carson, black culture, civil rights movement, civil rights, black power
Symbols of Power in Clothing Worn by the Plains Indians
Power shirts, often made of tanned animal hides and adorned with objects such as fur, beads, and locks of hair, were highly important in the culture of many Native Americans. These shirts, which were associated very closely with the identity of their wearer, contained various symbols representing success in war, spirituality, special abilities, and outstanding achievements. After studying these shirts, learning to understand their significance to Native Americans, and discussing the symbols they
The Art of Political Cartooning: Kevin "Kal" Kallaugher
The UC Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy Welcomes The Economist's political cartoonist, Kevin "Kal" Kallaugher to discuss the iterpretation of news through drawing cartoons. Learn how to draw George Bush in five minutes and discover how to draw like a professional cartoonist.
11. The Political Heritage (October 20, 2008)
history, social science, anthropology, cultural studies, religion, philosophy, ethics, theory, witchcraft, salem, demographic, political party, coalition, Bonny Prince Charley, France, Scottish, painting, liberty, protestant, loyalty, absolutism, Thomas H
15. iPhone Device APIs: Location, Accelerometer & Camera, Battery Life & Power (May 20, 2009)
Software engineering, application development, programming language, computer science, iPhone operating system, OS, objective c, cocoa touch, SDK, object oriented design, Apple, Macintosh, Xcode, technology, lifecycle, controller, GUI, interface builder,
9. Latin and Greek Morphology (June 2, 2008)
middle old modern English, linguistic, history, language group, philosophy, creative writing, grammar, vocabulary, etymology, structure, evolution, word formation, letter sound sequence, speak, spelling commonality, culture, prefix, suffix, Latin, Indo-E
15. iPhone Device APIs; Location, Accelerometer & Camera; Battery Life & Power Management (February
Software engineering, application development, programming language, computer science, iPhone operating system, OS 3.2, iPad, hardware, camera, photo, video, core location, simulator, image picker, library, controller, delegate object, accept, cancel, met
Hispanics, Immigration and Politics
Nationwide, 60 percent of Hispanics supported Democratic candidates in the 2006 election, an increase of more than 10 percent from 2004. Did the Republican strategy of focusing on illegal immigration result in a loss of Hispanic support? Or were there other reasons that explain the gains made by Democrats among Hispanics? Can Democrats count on the Hispanic vote in the upcoming elections?
Maria Echaveste is Lecturer in Residence at Berkeley's Boalt Hall School of Law and the cofounder of the Nu
Internet and Society: The Technologies and Politics of Control (2002)
This course examines current legal, political, and technical struggles for control/ownership of the global Internet and its content. The course will draw upon a growing body of cyberlaw cases and commentary, class members' research, and participation by invited guests, including lobbyists, politicians, journalists, and scholars from the HLS faculty and elsewhere. Course themes include the interaction between emerging Internet self-governance regimes and rule by traditional sovereigns; the expres
Lecture 09: OMS, RCS, Fuel Cells, Auxiliary Power Unit and Hydraulic Systems
Course - Group - Lecture 09: OMS, RCS, Fuel Cells, Auxiliary Power Unit and Hydraulic Systems - MIT > Aircraft Systems Engineering > Lecture 09: OMS, RCS, Fuel Cells, Auxiliary Power Unit and Hydraulic Systems
Internet and Society: The Technologies and Politics of Control (2003)
This course examines current legal, political, and technical struggles for control/ownership of the global Internet and its content. The course will draw upon a growing body of cyberlaw cases and commentary, class members' research, and participation by invited guests, including lobbyists, politicians, journalists, and scholars from the HLS faculty and elsewhere. Course themes include the interaction between emerging Internet self-governance regimes and rule by traditional sovereigns; the expres
14 - Never Call Retreat: Military and Political Turning Points in 1863
Professor Blight lectures on the military history of the early part of the war. Beginning with events in the West, Blight describes the Union victories at Fort Donelson and Fort Henry, introduces Union General Ulysses S. Grant, and narrates the horrific battle of Shiloh, fought in April of 1862. Moving back East, the lecture describes the Union General George McClellan's abortive 1862 Peninsula campaign, which introduced the world to Confederate General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. The lecture co
01 - Finance and Insurance as Powerful Forces in Our Economy and Society
Professor Shiller provides a description of the course, Financial Markets, including administrative details and the topics to be discussed in each lecture. He briefly discusses the importance of studying finance and each key topic. Lecture topics will include: behavioral finance, financial technology, financial instruments, commercial banking, investment banking, financial markets and institutions, real estate, regulation, monetary policy, and democratization of finance.
The Power of One
This motivational video is set to music with various images and thoughts running across the screen. It encourages "one random act of kindness" and would be nice motivation for students and/or teachers at the start of a new school year. Run time 02:58.
Listen: Center for Latin American Studies provides educational resources for Dichos exhibit
The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) provided educational support for an exhibit at Cheekwood that highlights a disappearing folk art traditionally found on Latin American drivers' trucks and buses. "Dichos: Words to Live, Love and Laugh by in Latin America" is on display to the public through Jan. 17.
Listen: How voters view authority speaks volumes about political views
Authoritarianism and Polarization in American Politics, co-authored by Vanderbilt political scientist Marc Hetherington, focuses on the reasons behind the political realignment of the past several decades. More liberals are voting for Democrats and more conservatives are choosing GOP candidates, Hetherington said.
Dayna Baumeister - Nature as Industry: The Role of Biomimicry in the New Green Economy
To create products and processes that are well-adapted to life, innovators are turning to a new design discipline called biomimicry, consciously emulating life‚ making fibers like a spider, computing like a cell, and running a business like a redwood forest. Dr. Dayna Baumeister, co-founder of the Biomimicry Guild, discusses biomimicry and its role in ensuring the success of this new industrial revolution.
With support from the Life Sciences Institute, Taubman College, the Graham Sustainab
'Power and Progress' - Frances Stewart at the Sussex Development Lecture Sussex Development Lecture given by Professor Frances Stewart, Director of Queen Elizabeth House Dated: 11th February 2010
