透过宝莱坞电影解析印度历史文化

印度是世界上最大的电影生产国,近年来,宝莱坞所产的电影在全球范围内反响强烈。透过宝莱坞电影,可以看到印度所具有的历史悠久、民族特色浓重,语言众多、民族多样,宗教色彩浓重和种姓制度突出等极具特色的历史文化。     

Becoming American

Abstract

This study explored how a cohort of Asian Indians who migrated to the U.S. nearly 40 years ago have become acculturated to the U.S. by watching American television when they first arrived. The study used two concepts of the integrative communication theory: enculturation and acculturation. The study described how these Asian Indians did not grow up watching television in India. Hence, they became enculturated into American television. This cohort also watched television to learn how to act “American,” and thus became acculturated to the U.S. Furthermore, the study created linkage between the uses and gratifications theoretical perspective and the need for acculturation.     

透过文化比对分析印第安人的亚洲起源

在神奇而秀美的美洲大陆上,生活着长相与亚洲人类似的土著人——印第安人。关于印第安人的亚洲起源一直众说纷纭,至今没有确切答案。本文试图通过文化,从石器、语言文字、医学等方面进行对比研究进而分析印第安人的亚洲起源。     

论二战前印度国大党土邦政策的演变

在早期,领导层主要来自婆罗门中上层的事实决定了国大党对土邦采取了拥护王公统治的政策。随着国大党左派逐渐掌握领导权,国大党也要求王公在土邦内实行一定程度的民主制,但对土邦奉行温和的不介入政策。面对印度国内政治形势的变化,国大党对土邦开始转向公开介入政策,将英属印度与王公印度的非暴力不合作运动融为一体。对土邦采取从软弱到温和再到强硬的政策反映了国大党逐渐走向成熟、实力逐渐增强的历史进程,注定了两个印度必然统一的历史。     

The experiences of parents of gifted African American children: A phenomenological study

This study documents the experiences of parents raising African American children who have been identified as gifted. There is a small but growing body of research exploring the experiences and issues of gifted African American children. Parents play the most significant role in a child's development; however, parents of gifted African American children are not currently represented in the literature. This study utilized semi‐structured interviews with the parent or parents from 12 families to explore their experiences of rearing their gifted African American children. Particular attention was addressed to issues surrounding their children's academic and social experiences, including interactions with school, family, and community. Implications are elucidated for individuals working with this population, and suggestions for future research are provided.     

Antidiabetic effect of Withania coagulans in experimental rats

The present study defines the systematic evaluation and the role of minerals in glycemic potential of aqueous extract of Withania coagulans fruits in order to develop an effective and safe alternative treatment for diabetes mellitus. Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy was used for glycemic element detection. The study is based on the results of lowering in blood glucose levels of normal, sub, mild and severely diabetic rats assessed during fasting blood glucose, glucose tolerance test and post prandial glucose studies. The dose of 1000mg/ kg was identified as the most effective dose, which reduces the Fasting Blood Glucose level maximum by 33.2% at 4h in normal rats during fasting blood glucose studies. Glucose tolerance test studies of normal, sub and mild diabetic rats showed the maximum reduction of 15.7, 28.9 and 37.8% at 3h respectively. Long-term study in case of severely diabetic rats showed reduction of 52.9 and 54.1% in Fasting Blood Glucose and Post Prandial Glucose levels respectively after 30 days of treatment. The present study, besides confirming hypoglycemic and antidiabetic activities of aqueous extract of W. coagulans, helps in identifying the role of trace minerals like Mg & Ca responsible for antidiabetic potential of this potent indigenous shrub.     

The annual reports of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs: Revisiting the key to the United States Congressional Serial Set, 1824–1920

The Annual Reports of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, for the years 1824 through 1920, described the interactions between the American Indian tribes and the federal government. J. A. Jones (Jones, J. A. (1955). Key to the annual reports of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Ethnohistory, 2, 58–64). Provided a key to these documents found in the United States Congressional Serial Set, but this tool contained a number of errors. This article provides a fresh look at this key, with particular focus upon the availability of these materials through the Readex Serial Set digital collection.     

印第安人的哀歌——后殖民主义视角解读杰克·伦敦的《老头子同盟》

杰克·伦敦的短篇小说《老头子同盟》以白鱼河边的印第安部落为背景描述了美国印第安人的反抗和灭亡的过程。本文从后殖民主义视角出发研究了小说中模式化的印第安形象和他们必然灭亡的悲剧命运。印第安模式化形象的塑造是殖民主义话语的一个重要组成部分。     

Does distance matter? A study of married Indian women professionals staying away from families to pursue higher studies*

‘Return to school’ for enhancement of career is considered a means to career mobility. However, if ‘return to school’ is chosen after a certain stage it has its own costs and challenges. It becomes more complex, especially for women, if geographical distance from family becomes an additional variable to it. Present study, grounded in Indian context, examines married Indian women professionals, who opted for geographical separation from their families (including, in some cases, infants and small children) to pursue higher studies. The study explores what spurs well-qualified married women professionals to take a career break and join a rigorous educational programme which requires them to stay away from their families for a substantial time. Key themes that emerged from the study can be categorised as motives: dissatisfaction with work situation, need for skill enhancement, and an urge to develop one’s own identity; facilitators: support and encouragement from spouse and other family members and age; challenges faced: psychological turmoil, strain on relationships, and financial stress.     

印度瑜伽在上海市区开展现状的研究

文章以上海市区开设瑜伽运动项目的十家俱乐部的会员、教练员和管理者为研究对象,通过文献资料法、访谈法、问卷调查法,对目前上海市区瑜伽运动开展现状进行研究,对存在的问题进行归纳分析,并提出相关建议,旨在为上海市区健身俱乐部更好的开展瑜伽运动提供相关理论和参考依据。