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The People's Front in France
Title
The People's Front in France.
Creator
Cachin, Marcel, Marty, André Pierre, Thorez, Maurice, Communist International (7th Congress : 1935 : Moscow)
Date Issued
1935
Identifier
370367, CFDT370367, ucf:5480
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/370367
Socialism and war
Title
Socialism and war.
Creator
Zinovyev, Grigory Yevseyevich, Lenin, Vladimir Il'ich
Date Issued
1930
Identifier
369433, CFDT369433, ucf:5456
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/369433
An eye-witness at the wreckers' trial
Title
An eye-witness at the wreckers' trial.
Creator
Darcy, Sam A
Date Issued
1937
Identifier
360093, CFDT360093, ucf:5251
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/360093
GENERAL SOCIAL TRUST AND POLITICAL TRUST WITHIN SOCIAL AND POLITICAL GROUPS: A CASE STUDY
Title
GENERAL SOCIAL TRUST AND POLITICAL TRUST WITHIN SOCIAL AND POLITICAL GROUPS: A CASE STUDY.
Creator
Craig, Weylan, Pollock, Philip, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
People in society with high levels of generalized social trust and political trust are more likely to engage in civic activism and participation. Therefore, people involved in social and political groups will likely have higher levels of generalized social and political trust than the general public. What lacks in this realm of scholarship is a solid comparison of trust among people involved in social and political groups. This case-study analysis of generalized social trust and political...
Show morePeople in society with high levels of generalized social trust and political trust are more likely to engage in civic activism and participation. Therefore, people involved in social and political groups will likely have higher levels of generalized social and political trust than the general public. What lacks in this realm of scholarship is a solid comparison of trust among people involved in social and political groups. This case-study analysis of generalized social trust and political trust among social and political groups shows the trust that is not only generated within each group, but also which types of groups are more effective at developing citizens that participate in society. Using a researcher-designed survey instrument, two social groups and two political groups have been evaluated and compared to demonstrate members' propensity to trust others in society and those in political office at all levels of government. Sample size is 115 respondents. Among other demographic data analyzed and compared to a larger population data set in the World Values Survey, six hypotheses have been tested. Typical analysis shows demographic data or group membership as the independent variable with trust values acting as the dependent variable. Graphic and cross-tabular data show that social groups recorded higher levels of political trust than political groups. This is probably due to the ideological leanings of the political groups. Political groups showed higher levels of generalized social trust than social groups. Political group members probably feel that their actions are benefiting the greater good. Additionally, participation variables showed that not only are political group members more interested in politics than social group members, but they also have higher levels of registering to vote and to participate in the voting process. They are probably seeking to make significant change in the political system through their actions. The research conducted does not seek to provide a comprehensive analysis of trust among members of social and political groups. However, it is intended to promote the analysis of trust among people in society that have a predisposition to trust as they have shown through the act of participating in a social or political group. As foci for the development of trust, analysis of social and political groups provides a shortcut for scholars interested in the development and proliferation of trust in society. This research provides analysis of four case-study groups at one point in time. Further research using larger sample sizes and time-series analysis could advance trust analysis among social and political groups.
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Date Issued
2006
Identifier
CFE0001370, ucf:46997
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0001370
Electing or Appointing School District Superintendents in the State of Florida: A Comparison of Characteristics and Performance of Districts Led by Elected Superintendents Versus Districts Led by Appointed Superintendents
Title
Electing or Appointing School District Superintendents in the State of Florida: A Comparison of Characteristics and Performance of Districts Led by Elected Superintendents Versus Districts Led by Appointed Superintendents.
Creator
Smith, Timothy, Johnson, Jerry, Doherty, Walter, Vitale, Thomas, Fritz, Ronald, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Florida and Alabama are the only two states in the United States of America with school districts led by either elected superintendents or appointed superintendents. The other 48 states only have appointed superintendent-led school districts. The current study was conducted to examine the impact of the superintendent governance structure on student learning by analyzing differences in student achievement between Florida school districts led by elected superintendents and Florida school...
Show moreFlorida and Alabama are the only two states in the United States of America with school districts led by either elected superintendents or appointed superintendents. The other 48 states only have appointed superintendent-led school districts. The current study was conducted to examine the impact of the superintendent governance structure on student learning by analyzing differences in student achievement between Florida school districts led by elected superintendents and Florida school districts led by appointed superintendents. The conceptual framework of the study was the tension between democratic localism and professionalism. Dynamics associated with the conceptual framework are relevant to the current debate.This quantitative study included cross-tabulations of the superintendent governance structure by regions and by locale codes. Descriptive statistics were used to define differences between school districts with elected or appointed superintendents in the areas of enrollment, free/reduced lunch, ELL populations, test scores, and graduation rates. An independent samples t-test was used to further analyze the demographic variables. A one-way ANCOVA was employed to determine if the superintendent governance structure or the demographic variables were associated with variances in student achievement.Research findings indicated that appointed superintendent-led school districts performed slightly higher than elected superintendent-led school districts. However, the superintendent governance structure did not have a statistically significant relationship with student achievement. Instead, poverty, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, had a statistically significant relationship with student achievement.
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Date Issued
2019
Identifier
CFE0007727, ucf:52416
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0007727
Assessing the Impact of Economies of Scale and Uncontrollable Factors on the Performance of U.S. Cities.
Title
Assessing the Impact of Economies of Scale and Uncontrollable Factors on the Performance of U.S. Cities.
Creator
Allaf, Mamoon, Martin, Lawrence, Wan, Thomas, Kapucu, Naim, Baker, Paul, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Despite the increased interest among local governments in collecting data on performance measurement, empirical evidence is still limited regarding the extent to which these data are utilized to assess the impact on efficiency of economies of scale and uncontrollable factors. Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a linear programming method designed to estimate the relative efficiency of decision-making units. In addition to assessing relative efficiency, DEA can estimate scale efficiency and...
Show moreDespite the increased interest among local governments in collecting data on performance measurement, empirical evidence is still limited regarding the extent to which these data are utilized to assess the impact on efficiency of economies of scale and uncontrollable factors. Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a linear programming method designed to estimate the relative efficiency of decision-making units. In addition to assessing relative efficiency, DEA can estimate scale efficiency and incorporate the impact of uncontrollable factors. Using data from the International City/County Association (ICMA), this study utilized DEA to evaluate the impact of economies of scale and uncontrollable factors on the relative efficiency of municipal service delivery in the United States. The findings from this doctoral dissertation show that uncontrollable variables such as population density, unemployment, and household income suppress the relative efficiency of local governments. Moreover, the findings imply that the prevalence of economies of scale in city governments depends on the types of services these governments provide.
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Date Issued
2012
Identifier
CFE0004201, ucf:49002
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0004201
New Czechoslovakia
Title
The New Czechoslovakia: Program of the Provisional Czechoslovak Government.
Creator
Ludovy Dennik
Date Issued
1945
Identifier
2072174, CFDT2072174, ucf:4886
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/2072174
architect of socialist society
Title
The architect of socialist society.
Creator
Radek, Karl
Date Issued
1935
Identifier
369414, CFDT369414, ucf:5437
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/369414
Civil government in Florida under state and federal constitutions
Title
Civil government in Florida under state and federal constitutions.
Creator
Yocum, Wilbur Fisk, PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description
Examines and explains the articles and sections of the Constitution of the State of Florida for the purpose of providing instruction on civil government. This is followed by a briefer examination of the Constitution of the United States. Each part includes a "Topical analysis" which arranges the provisions of the constitutions according to subject matter.
Date Issued
1905
Identifier
AAA6250QF00004/30/200308/12/200320964BfamIa D0QF, ONICF169- 0, FCLA url 20030810xOCLC, 52834001, CF00001607, 2569630, ucf:12770
Format
E-book
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001607.jpg
Why I resigned from the Trotsky Defense Committee
Title
Why I resigned from the Trotsky Defense Committee.
Creator
Hallgren, Mauritz Alfred
Date Issued
1937
Identifier
1927059, CFDT1927059, ucf:4812
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/1927059
New opportunities in the fight for peace and democracy: Main report delivered at the National Conference of the Communist Party, U.S.A
Title
New opportunities in the fight for peace and democracy: Main report delivered at the National Conference of the Communist Party, U.S.A.
Creator
Stevens, Andrew
Date Issued
1953
Identifier
1745499, CFDT1745499, ucf:4783
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/1745499
The truth about the Prague trial.
Title
The truth about the Prague trial.
Creator
Harap, Louis
Date Issued
1953
Identifier
2669177, CFDT2669177, ucf:5008
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/2669177
The Kirov assassination
Title
The Kirov assassination.
Creator
Trotsky, Leon, Wright, J. G.
Date Issued
1935
Identifier
671403, CFDT671403, ucf:5570
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/671403
America at the crossroads: Postwar problems and communist policy
Title
America at the crossroads: Postwar problems and communist policy.
Creator
Dennis, Eugene
Date Issued
1945
Identifier
369655, CFDT369655, ucf:5468
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/369655
Speech of Hon. William A. Howard of Michigan
Title
Speech of Hon. William A. Howard of Michigan.
Creator
Howard, William Alanson
Date Created
1858-03-23
Identifier
DP0012824
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0012824
Colonization
Title
Colonization.
Date Created
1863
Identifier
DP0012741, E448.C65 1863
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0012741
INSTITUTIONAL DESIGN AND ECONOMIC INEQUALITY: SOCIOECONOMIC ACTORS AND PUBLIC POLICY IN GERMANY AND THE UNITED STATES
Title
INSTITUTIONAL DESIGN AND ECONOMIC INEQUALITY: SOCIOECONOMIC ACTORS AND PUBLIC POLICY IN GERMANY AND THE UNITED STATES.
Creator
Hudson, Jennifer, Kinsey, Barbara, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
In this thesis I conduct a comparative analysis of the influence of socioeconomic actors, business and labor, on public policy in Germany and the United States, specifically public policy that has an impact on economic inequality. The objective of this study is to gain a better understanding of how institutional constructs may determine the level of influence by different socioeconomic actors on public policy. In particular, I examine the link between institutional design and economic...
Show moreIn this thesis I conduct a comparative analysis of the influence of socioeconomic actors, business and labor, on public policy in Germany and the United States, specifically public policy that has an impact on economic inequality. The objective of this study is to gain a better understanding of how institutional constructs may determine the level of influence by different socioeconomic actors on public policy. In particular, I examine the link between institutional design and economic inequality, specifically the relative influence of business interests in varying types of capitalist economies and democratic systems, and assess those facets of institutional design that may facilitate the channeling of business influence in policy making. I explore institutional changes in the German political and economic system beginning in the late 1980s to determine whether these changes have altered the policy making process over time, and analyze similarities with institutional changes that have taken place in the United States beginning in the late 1970s to present. Further, I examine whether shifts in institutional design indicate that the German system is transitioning towards a more liberal model similar to that of the United States, and consider what effects this may have on the level of economic inequality in Germany. To conduct my analysis I use the Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD) framework; based on the IAD framework I create a conceptual map of the channels by which socioeconomic actors are involved in the policy making process. I evaluate the policy-making process in both formal and informal policy arenas. The policy areas analyzed include corporate governance, industrial relations, and tax, welfare and minimum wage policy during the selected time periods. The analysis shows that the institutional designs that produced the selected policies benefit business interests and may contribute towards economic inequality. The larger goal is to develop research that will build a theoretical foundation to help us identify how these systems may be improved to produce a more equitable allocation of economic resources.
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Date Issued
2014
Identifier
CFH0004690, ucf:45243
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004690
Blood on the sugar
Title
Blood on the sugar: The terror in Cuba.
Creator
Dlugin, Sam
Date Issued
1935
Identifier
1927559, CFDT1927559, ucf:4869
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/1927559
history of Florida
Title
A history of Florida.
Creator
Brevard, Caroline Mays, Bennett, Henry Eastman, PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description
Parts I and II cover the history of Florida including its discovery by Ponce de Leon, the establishment of colonies by various European nations, its purchase by the United States, statehood, involvement in the Civil War, Reconstruction and brief descriptions of events through World War I. Part III describes the Internal Improvement Fund, Florida's school system and the civil government of Florida.
Date Issued
1919
Identifier
AAA6239QF00004/30/200304/06/200516126BfamI D0QF, ONICF160- 7, FHP C CF 2003-04-30, FCLA url 20040208xOCLC, 58809397, CF00001590, 2567301, ucf:13153
Format
E-book
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001590.jpg
Interviews with foreign workers' delegations
Title
Interviews with foreign workers' delegations.
Creator
Stalin, Joseph
Date Issued
1927
Identifier
367847, CFDT367847, ucf:5354
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/367847

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