Drawing upon ethnographic research, the author uses detailed case study examples to show how race and ethnicity is produced, negotiated and resisted in qualitative research encounters

As the global climate crisis continues, pursuing political consensus on pro-climate actions becomes a more urgent priority. This dissertation explores the attitudinal effects of a short video message describing the reproductive health harms of air pollution, a frame that has not yet been extensively employed in climate communications. Analysis reveals that the reproductive health message appeals to certain groups on certain issues. Notably, the message...

"On September 11, 1999, humanity made a monumental discovery in the vastness of space. Scientists uncovered an asteroid of immense scientific importance--a colossal celestial entity. As massive as an aircraft carrier and towering as high as the iconic Empire State Building, this cosmic titan was later named Bennu. Remarkable for much more than its size, Bennu belonged to a rare breed of asteroids capable of revealing the essence of life itself. But...