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Victorian homes on the prairies: the interaction between Victorian and frontier culture, 1895-1914.(Viewpoint essay)
The prairie frontier provided an opportunity for settlers to create an entirely new society, far from any old world influences. However, regardless of this opportunity for a new utopian community, the settlers were themselves products of old world culture and values. Consequently, despite their attempts to start anew, these influences permeated all that they did. They were, as historian Warren Elofson states, "governed by Victorian tastes." (1) Still, the influence of the frontier conditions often counteracted these Victorian tastes. An examination of photographs of prominent houses of Calgary and area built between 1895 and 1914 (2) makes it clear that the desire for ...
- Middle-class Muslims: We hope more in U.S. speak up for moderation.
- Newspaper article from: Dallas Morning News (Dallas, TX) May 30, 2007 700+ words
...that most U.S. Muslims _ numbering an estimated 2.4 million _ are content middle-class folks who have assimilated rapidly. Social mobility, financial success and lack of alienation puts American Muslims dramatically at odds with their...
- EDITORIAL: Middle-Class Muslims.(Editorial)
- Newspaper article from: Dallas Morning News (Dallas, TX) May 29, 2007 700+ words
...most U.S. Muslims -- numbering an estimated 2.4 million -- are content middle-class folks who have assimilated rapidly. Social mobility, financial success and lack of alienation puts American Muslims dramatically at odds with their...
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--that the Poor...
- Magazine article from: Armed Forces Comptroller Hicks, Keith January 1, 2004 700+ words
...That The Poor And Middle Class Do Not! by Robert...kids about money and financial success? Perhaps you want...that the poor and the middle class do not. Perhaps rich...the poor and the middle class buy what he calls...
- Middle-Class More Vulnerable in Retirement than Previously Thought.(Report)
- Newspaper article from: Investment Weekly News June 27, 2009 700+ words
...worsened the retirement outlook for middle-class Americans. The analysis, conducted...showed the greatest chance of financial success. Conversely, the study found...that almost three out of five middle-class new retirees could expect to...
- Consumer Revolution Underway in China as Dramatic Shift in Values Creates New...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 7, 2008 700+ words
...led by the country's growing middle class, is altering purchase behavior...3 billion and a burgeoning middle class consumer group that Goldman...on personal achievement and financial success, ultimately impacting purchasing...
- Rush For Riches: Gold Fever And the Making of California.(Riches for All: The...
- Magazine article from: California History Kyle, Douglas E. March 22, 2004 700+ words
...paper.) AMERICAN ALCHEMY: THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH AND MIDDLE-CLASS CULTURE. CULTURAL STUDIES OF THE UNITED STATES By Brian...Rush" documents interesting accounts of women who achieved financial success (while still laboring under sexist laws) in the southern...
- Howard J. Ruff Convention to begin May 30 in San Diego.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire April 23, 1984 700+ words
...financial strategies for middle-class consumers and investors...Winning the Battle for Middle-Class Financial Success," which, incidentally...Winning the Battle for Middle-Class Financial Success," is expected to match...
- BOOK REVIEW: Rich pickings.(Book review)
- Newspaper article from: Brand Strategy April 8, 2008 700+ words
...values remain solidly middle class. MCMs are not salarymen...with 28% of the normal middle class. A key characteristic...was important to their financial success, compared with 33% of normal middle class respondents. They connect...
