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So far so bad

After having just completed another article relating to the development of scientific communication networks, I feel like I have expanded my understanding of the inherent communicative powers of information/knowledge. Unfortunately, I am still faced with the unwavering issue of how

Bernhard Struck April 2, 2018April 4, 2018 Uncategorized Read more

Questioning Colonialism in my Project

In reading for my longer project, I have been thinking about its colonial context. A point was raised about terminology in the reading and in the seminar last week, and about what we can consider to be transnational. I feel

Bernhard Struck April 4, 2016 Discussion Read more

Project Proposal: Individual Migration and African National Liberation

From 1957-1975 the political landscape of Africa transformed as national liberation movements gradually facilitated the nations’ independence from colonial rule. The contribution of individuals who would become prominent African leaders in bolstering support for post-war anti-colonialist movements has been recognised;

Bernhard Struck March 4, 2016 Discussion Read more

Ian Tyrell’s ‘Transnational Nation’

In the introduction, Tyrell begins with a brief outline of the traditional narrative often ascribed to the formation of the United States as a nations. This narrative focuses on domestic developments which championed internal forces over European cultural influence, almost

Bernhard Struck February 8, 2016 Readings Read more

Some Clarity (finally!) with My Project

After my research frustrations, I decided to turn back to David Goldblatt’s comprehensive book about the global history of football, The Ball is Round. In his chapter on the turn of the professionalization of the game, he argues that the European game

Bernhard Struck April 13, 2015April 20, 2015 Habits & Routines, Uncategorized Read more

Project Progress: Dead Ends and New Entry Points

When I began my research for my project, I was very optimistic about the role that primary sources would play in my sources. Much like Sebastian Conrad examined the role of work in his study of migration in 19th Century

Bernhard Struck April 12, 2015April 12, 2015 Discussion, Habits & Routines Read more

Transnational History & Migration Studies

It is unsurprising that transnational history, a field obsessed with mobility, has much to offer to the study of migration. As we briefly discussed in last week’s seminar, transnational history allows us to move beyond the simplistic analysis of international

Bernhard Struck February 9, 2015February 9, 2015 Uncategorized Read more

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