Based on the unsatisfying situation for all stakeholders on the Austrian inland navigation market the research question of this paper is derived: Are there any universally valid inland navigation success factors? Which are they? Four European inland navigation systems are chosen, analysed and finally compared with the Austrian inland navigation system. The variations which derive from this arrangement are examined more closely. Those which have a positive effect on the progress of the inland navigation system will be designated as success factors. In this diploma thesis eleven success factors could be diagnosed. In the final part of this paper a recommended course of action for the Austrian inland navigation system is provided. However, the first step to improve the situation is to cause a positive change in the attitude of the government and the industry which is using this mode of transportation. Without this elementary transformation the implementation of the success factors would not have any positive impact. It is crucial for the survival of inland navigation in Austria that action must be taken. This is the only chance that waterborne transport remains as an attractive option beside rail and road in the long run. Without taking action inland navigation will keep losing its share in the Austrian modal split and eventually become of no relevance for the industry when choosing the mode of transport for their goods. (author's abstract) / Series: Schriftenreihe des Instituts für Transportwirtschaft und Logistik - Logistik

Univ., Diss.--Bremen.

Univ., Diss.--Wien, 2005. / Literaturverz. S. 287 - 303.

Texte remanié de: Diss.--Philosophische Fakultät für Geschichts- und Kunstwissenschaften--München--Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Wintersemester 1999/2000. / Bibliogr. p. 375-425. Index.

Zugl.: Bern, Univ., Diss., 2008

Zugl.: Giessen, Universiẗat, Diss., 2009.

Zugl.: Zürich, Univ., Diss., 2008

The aim of this study is to provide an investigation of an ”old” political phenomenon that over the recent years has enjoyed a considerable revival across Europe. This study about nationalism is mainly based on empirical second hand source material from literature and articles providing us with both a historical as well as a contemporary insight in this ideology.   This study shows us the complexity and the difficulties that the academia is facing regarding nationalism due to the dynamic nature of the ideology, in the sense that it simply means different things to different peoples in different cultures across different points in time. The study is conducted by using a phenomenological, qualitative and inductive method of gathering and interpreting information.  A handful of books have formed the foundation through the gathering of relevant empirical information, along with articles from both scientific publications as well as the mainstream media. The data have been studied and laid out to make key points regarding nationalism and the theory behind it clear for the reader. These tomes have been selected primarily due to their relevance and their scientific credibility though comprehensively presented sources and comprehensive content, secondly because of the authors which some of are often quoted in discussions about nationalism.   The case for this study is the Austrian party FPÖ that has been a key player in Austrian as well as European politics. Analyzing this party helps us to understand the new wave of nationalism across Europe that has emerged in the recent years.

Proefschrift Universiteit van Amsterdam. / Met lit. opg. - Met samenvatting in het Engels.

Zugl.: Zürich, University, Diss., 2007.