Record #:

25914

Author(s):

Murrell, Duncan

Abstract:

Andrew Reynolds, associate professor of political science, argues that practicing political scientists have done a poor job diagnosing the problems in failed states and have consequently advised countries to adopt inappropriate systems. Reynolds has developed a new framework for thinking about emerging democracies.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 21 Issue 3, Spring 2005, p6-8, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

International relations; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

25915

Author(s):

Caudle, Neil

Abstract:

Small companies in North Carolina are finding niche markets where know-how and flexibility mean more than large-scale production. UNC experts advise local companies to build on strengths, develop a network of interdependent businesses, and invest in university-based research that leads to new technologies.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 21 Issue 3, Spring 2005, p9-11, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Business enterprises; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Kenan-Flagler School of Business

Record #:

25916

Author(s):

Crayton, Cherry

Abstract:

Gerhard Weinberg is a retired UNC history professor and a devout Jew who grew up during the rise of Adolf Hitler. In 1958, historian Gerhard Weinberg discovered Adolf Hitler’s second book in an old torpedo factory in Alexandria, Virginia. The book revealed more about Hitler’s intentions and quest for world domination.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 21 Issue 3, Spring 2005, p12-15, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

History; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

25917

Author(s):

Smith, Jason

Abstract:

UNC nutrition researchers provided a list of ten things you can do every day to eat better, feel better, and improve your health. Overall, their advice is to eat controlled portions of balanced healthy foods, stay hydrated, and be active.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 21 Issue 3, Spring 2005, p16-22, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Nutrition; University of North Carolina Health System

Record #:

25918

Author(s):

Spivey, Angela

Abstract:

Researchers affiliated with UNC’s Laboratories for Reproductive Biology are working on a vaccine that could serve as birth control for men. They discovered a protein critical to movement of sperm cells. Targeting the protein could stop sperm from making it to the female reproductive tract.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 21 Issue 3, Spring 2005, p23-25, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Research; Biology

Record #:

25919

Author(s):

Spivey, Angela

Abstract:

UNC researchers completed the first study to link a genetic variation with a chronic pain disorder. They found that women who had tiny variations in the COMT gene were more sensitive to pain then men.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 21 Issue 3, Spring 2005, p30-32, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Genetics--Research; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Research