Record #:

26063

Author(s):

Wagner, Janet

Abstract:

Associate professor of Asian Studies, Jan Bardsley, studied how Japanese women perceived the American woman during the 1940s and 1950s. Magazines used exaggerated images of the American woman to convince Japanese women that democracy would improve their lives. Images of stylishly dressed women encouraged Japanese readers to follow Western lifestyles.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 18 Issue 1, Fall 2001, p20-23, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Women; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Mass media and propaganda

Record #:

26090

Author(s):

Wagner, Janet

Abstract:

Minnie Holmes-McNary, a molecular nutritionist, teamed up with biologist Albert Baldwin to research how diet affects gene expression. They found that Res, a molecular compound abundant in red grapes and wine, has both anticancer and anti-inflammatory potential.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 17 Issue 2, Winter 2001, p16-17, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cancer--Genetic aspects; Nutrition; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

26100

Author(s):

Wagner, Janet

Abstract:

Rye Barcott is completing his senior honors thesis on youth culture and ethnic conflict in Kibera, outside Nairobi, Kenya. From interviews with elders, he learned there was a low regard for nongovernmental organizations. He has since formed Carolina for Kibera organization, and hopes to fund a loan program, a sports association, and a nursery school.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 17 Issue 3, Spring 2001, p13-15, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Research