Thesis--University of Wisconsin--Madison. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 591-602).

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Das Interesse an interpretatorischen Neuerkundungen jenseits des hermeneutisch Gewohnten und an geschlechtsambiguen, (rollen-) transgressiven Heldinnen zeichnet auch den Beitrag von Betty Baumann (M. A.) aus. In ihrem Aufsatz, Genderperformanz in Louise Astons Roman Revolution und Contrerevolution (1849), widmet sie sich einem Text, der als gattungshybrides Produkt aus der Feder einer zeitgenössisch skandalisierten Emanzipationsschriftstellerin ein umstrittenes, scheinbar ausinterpretiertes Kanon-Dasein in der feministischen Germanistik führt. Im konsequenten Rekurs auf bestimmte – populäre wie schwach rezipierte – Theoreme Judith Butlers gelingt Baumann eine ‚lager-übergreifende‘ Neuinterpretation der vermeintlich inkommensurablen genderprogressiven und -restaurativen Bedeutungspotenziale in Astons Roman. Dank dieser neuen theoretischen Zugangsperspektive liest sich die schöne Protagonistin Alice von Rosen, eine über weite Strecken überlegene amazonische Barrikadenkämpferin, Salonière und politische Strippenzieherin, Arbeiterführerin, Fürstengeliebte, erotische Abenteurerin und fürsorgliche Muttergestalt, zunächst als weibliche Utopie und omnipotente Genderperformerin ‚avant la théorie‘, die das zeitgenössische Sample gegensätzlicher ‚Weiblichkeiten‘ und Rollenidentitäten spielend (und verfehlend) wiederholt, durchquert, de-ontologisiert und so jegliche geschlechtlichen Limitierungen subvertiert. Das gleichwohl geschlechtsrollenkonservative ‚Happy-Ending‘ des Romans hingegen ist, so Baumann, mitnichten Ironie, ästhetischer Bruch oder ‚Gender-Backlash‘, sondern, mit Butler und ganz im Geiste des beginnenden (literarischen) ‚Realismus‘, die schlechterdings überlebensnotwendige Konzession an soziale Wirklichkeit, wo ein Leben jenseits normativer Grenzen und geschlechtlicher Identifizierungen hart sanktioniert und verunmöglicht wird. Mit dieser Lesart wirbt auch Baumanns Beitrag für die Leistungsfähigkeit, die jetztzeitigem Geschlechterwissen im Austausch- und Aushandlungsprozess mit tradierten Wissensbeständen und Genderkonstrukten zukommt.

Thesis (M.Phil.) - University of Queensland, 2006. / Includes bibliography.

Thesis (M.A.)--Miami University, Dept. of History, 2008. / Title from first page of PDF document. Includes bibliographical references (p. 36-37).

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 67-80). Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 67-80). Also available on the Internet.

The purpose of this creative project was to develop a conceptual landscape plan for integrating residential development on an historically significant property, located at North Bend, Ohio, known as "Aston." The plan, designating areas suitable for residential development, was designed so that most of the features and elements of the property that defined its historic character were not destroyed or, at least, not unreasonably compromised. Priority was also placed on protecting the aesthetic and environmental qualities of the site. An inventory of the existing physical attributes (soil and bedrock geology, surface hydrology, topography, structures and other built features, etc.) of the property was conducted focusing on identification of historically significant elements. Additionally, written and photographic documentation established the general historic character and appearance of the property and identified important features that were no longer present in the current landscape. The documentation of the history of the property and its historic features was presented in narrative form (supported by historic and current photographs) in this study. It is probable that further documentation of this significant property is unlikely to occur since it is presently owned by a development company. The two areas of the property that were found to contain concentrations of historic resources (structures, drives, vegetation, walls, ponds, etc.) were designated as "Historic Core Areas" for preservation. Another area where the Ohio Department of Natural Resources had discovered a population of an endangered plant species was also withdrawn for preservation. Based on the implications of the physical attributes of the property, further areas were designated as unsuitable for development and will function as open "greenspaces" for the proposed community. The remaining acreage of the property constituted the areas designated as suitable for residential development. In these areas, the suggested road layout, lot sizes, siting of condominiums or housing structures, and pedestrian trails were designed. Finally, recommendations for guiding the more detailed design of the architectural and landscape architectural elements of the proposed residential development were presented. This completed creative project presents a suggestion for how modem residential development may be accommodated without substantially destroying the documented historic, environmental and aesthetic values of this significant property. / Department of Landscape Architecture

The nineteenth century in Germany posed a repressive environment for-women as they were defined as inferior to men and forced into the subservient roles of housewives and mothers. This thesis examines the portrayal of femininity in three contemporary writers of the period, Louise Aston, Charlotte Birch-Pfeiffer and Louise von Francois. The first chapter endeavors to situate the writers in their social environment. It examines the mechanics that supported the patriarchal system, such as socializing women through education and categorizing them as inferior to justify and support their traditional roles. Chapters two, three, and four respectively deal with each author, presenting an introduction to their particular conditions and a brief summary of their lives. Following this, the individual tests are analyzed for their portrayal of femininity. These writers' visions of femininity differ greatly. Aston, whose career spanned the revolution of 1848, openly promotes liberal-humanist ideas and advocates the emancipation of women. Her heroines bear male an female traits and rise to positions of power and leadership. Birch-Pfeiffer's women are strong and independent. She frequently reverses the traditional gender roles. However, she upholds the moral code of her time, including the idea of the woman as exemplar of chastity and virtue . Francois idealizes the traditional role of women. However, she elevates that role by extolling motherhood and marital fidelity as supreme virtues. Despite these differences, there are similarities. All three writers offer an alternative picture of femininity despite this adherence, to a greater or lesser degree, to the traditional values of their time. In addition, they all criticize the patriarchal structures of society, revealing their discontent more or less openly. Finally, their portrayal of femininity was in each case based on their particular circumstances of the individual writers lives. Aston exploited the revolutionary times to present a strong claim for female emancipation; Birch- Pfeiffer, in need o f money, adapted strongly to the taste of her audience, finding in turn, interested recipients for her ideas; and Francois, a very private and proud person, chose to upgrade the women's role within the tradition, in attempt to avoid public attention. Within their circumstances, each one of the authors presented the best possible version of femininity as an alternative to traditional values.

The nineteenth century in Germany posed a repressive environment for-women as they were defined as inferior to men and forced into the subservient roles of housewives and mothers. This thesis examines the portrayal of femininity in three contemporary writers of the period, Louise Aston, Charlotte Birch-Pfeiffer and Louise von Francois. The first chapter endeavors to situate the writers in their social environment. It examines the mechanics that supported the patriarchal system, such as socializing women through education and categorizing them as inferior to justify and support their traditional roles. Chapters two, three, and four respectively deal with each author, presenting an introduction to their particular conditions and a brief summary of their lives. Following this, the individual tests are analyzed for their portrayal of femininity. These writers' visions of femininity differ greatly. Aston, whose career spanned the revolution of 1848, openly promotes liberal-humanist ideas and advocates the emancipation of women. Her heroines bear male an female traits and rise to positions of power and leadership. Birch-Pfeiffer's women are strong and independent. She frequently reverses the traditional gender roles. However, she upholds the moral code of her time, including the idea of the woman as exemplar of chastity and virtue . Francois idealizes the traditional role of women. However, she elevates that role by extolling motherhood and marital fidelity as supreme virtues. Despite these differences, there are similarities. All three writers offer an alternative picture of femininity despite this adherence, to a greater or lesser degree, to the traditional values of their time. In addition, they all criticize the patriarchal structures of society, revealing their discontent more or less openly. Finally, their portrayal of femininity was in each case based on their particular circumstances of the individual writers lives. Aston exploited the revolutionary times to present a strong claim for female emancipation; Birch- Pfeiffer, in need o f money, adapted strongly to the taste of her audience, finding in turn, interested recipients for her ideas; and Francois, a very private and proud person, chose to upgrade the women's role within the tradition, in attempt to avoid public attention. Within their circumstances, each one of the authors presented the best possible version of femininity as an alternative to traditional values. / Arts, Faculty of / Central Eastern Northern European Studies, Department of / Graduate