Diss. Uppsala : Uppsala universitet, 2005.

Diss. Stockholm : Stockholms universitet, 2007.

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AbstractIn this final thesis, I examine controversial issues, topics, and subjects found in the literaturestudents use in upper middle school and high school. Its main objective is to determine whatproblems the literature leaves teachers to solve and what tactics, methods, and tools theycan use in the classroom.Overall, the literature is neutral in terms of language. As a result, it is difficult to distinguishcontroversial subjects, issues, and topics. It is important for teachers to complement theliterature with materials that fill in the gap between the time when the material was publishedand the time when students use it. There are times when material writers choose not toprovide perspective and nuance. To some degree, this is to meet some of the curriculum'srequirements, but at the expense of a broader perspective. Consequently, some of thematerial could lead students to view the world and the future in a negative light.As a result, teachers might not be able to maintain that much is being done to make theworld a better place, and some of it is succeeding.The Tactics, tools and methods the literature present is to not always give nuancedperspectives to make it easier for the students to accept the content. As a result of thedemand for equality among sexes, ethnicities, and sexual orientations, that has become areality. The point is that a nuanced perspective might expose the students to views thatoppose equality and human rights. The literature provides students with concrete ideas onhow they can impact income equality in the future as parents. By forming a family, thestudents will gain everyday political power. In general, the literature focuses more on thefuture of the student than on what can be done today.

Diss. Uppsala : Univ., 2003.

Diss. Åbo : Åbo akademi, 2006. / S. 346-366: Bibliografi.

This master's thesis is a study of how librarians are depicted in crime fiction. 12 American and English mysterynovels featuring librarians in a central role were studied and analysed using character theory. Recurring traitswere identified and organised into themes. A number of prominent traits and themes emerged that show librariansas orderly and organised bibliophiles, but with a taste for adventure and excitement. They are keen problem solverswho enjoy a challenge, at work, or in the form of crime detection. These traits show fairly different sides ofthe characters, and hint of librarians having something of a dubble nature. Some of the traits resonate with findings in earlier studies in the field, but the old stereotype was only parti -ally confirmed. In general the image of librarians presented in the mystery novels is a positive one, which inmany respects also rings true against the background of actual librarians and library work. This is a two years master's thesis in Archive, Library and Museum studies.

Diss. Linköping : Univ., 2004. / År 2005 tilldelat nummer i serien Linköping studies in arts and science.

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Diss. Stockholm : Stockholms universitet, 2005.