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Traveler Čeněk Paclt (1813-1887) - the first Czech that has ever been to all five continents in respect to historical anthropology
Kříž, Jaroslav ; Opatrný, Josef (advisor) ; Binková, Simona (referee)
This dissertation analyzes the life of Czech traveler Čeněk Paclt (1813 - 1887), who was born in the town of Turnov. Čeněk Paclt belongs to the most famous Czech travelers. He is also the first Czech, who has provably traveled through all five inhabited continents and has left written evidence about his journeys. Fundamental part of this thesis is focusing on his life and describes his adventures, which he had come across on the five continents. The thesis is written in historical, and employs historical anthropology, which focuses on a single individual in the course of human events, as one of the main methodological approaches. Secondarily, this thesis elaborates Paclt's personality and his view on aboriginal cultures, which he encountered during his travels, and Paclt's relationship towards his hometown is also mentioned. Furthermore, the dissertation touches upon traveling background in Czech nation during 19th century.
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Boer Wars and the Perception of them in Czech Society
Kadlecová, Markéta ; Hnilica, Jiří (advisor) ; Pokorný, Jiří (referee)
This bachelor's thesis deals with the topic of the Boer wars and their relation to Czech society. Its aim is to find out whether this conflict initiated any reaction from the Czech nation. Based on research of contemporary Czech journals and Czech literature, it shows the perception of war and mediates the attitude toward both sides involved. The Boer wars were the conflict between Great Britain and the Boer republics (the Transvaal Republic and the Orange Free State) which took place between the years 1880-1881 and 1899-1902. This thesis concentrates mainly on the second war which gained certain public note throughout the world. The Boer wars earned not only considerable attention from Czech journals but became an inspiration for literary works in the Czech lands as well. Moreover, certain Czech volunteers could be found as participants of the war.
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Influence of the Boer Wars on Relations Between Great Britain and South Africa
Chlupáč, Zdeněk ; Soukup, Jaromír (advisor) ; Jeřábek, Martin (referee)
Diploma thesis "Influence of the Boer wars on relations between Great Britain and South Africa" deals with the Anglo-Boer armed conflict in southern Africa in the second half of 19th century and the turn of the 19th and 20th century. The author in this work primarily examines what the causes of these conflicts were, what was the course and outcome of the Boer wars, and also what was their impact on the defined region and impacts on the population. For complete understanding of the Boer wars is necessary to know several important connections, for example the origin of the Boers, the way of their life, interests of Great Britain in South Africa, etc. These themes which are essential to understanding complicatedness of relations between Great Britain and Boers are discussed in the first part this work. Although the above-mentioned wars occurred in the eighties of the 19th century, or at the turn of the 19th and 20th century, it should be noted that the reasons that caused the conflicts appeared much earlier. In this text you will get among others answers on the following questions: what was the most delicate issue of the Anglo-Boer negotiations, why could not Great Britain and the Boer republics reach an acceptable compromise which would prevent armed conflict and what was the role of native black...
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British policy towards South Africa during the premiership of Margaret Thatcher
Lellák, Jan ; Váška, Jan (advisor) ; Smetana, Vít (referee)
This bachelor thesis "British Policy towards South Africa during the premiership of Margaret Thatcher, 1979-1990" attempts to describe and evaluate the most important influences that shaped the policy-making towards South Africa during the premiership of Margaret Thatcher. The emphasis is placed on describing the factors that led to the imposition of sanctions against the South Africa's apartheid regime. It considers the various factors that influenced the policy- making, especially in the economic, political, social, strategic and normative-value areas. Foreign policy towards South Africa was a relatively important part of the premiership of Margaret Thatcher especially in the context of the Cold War. Thatcher, thanks to her opposition to the sanctions, was frequently criticised both at home and abroad. She insisted that the British government consistently pursued its interests in South Africa by promoting a policy of constructive engagement, which attempted to reduce the impact they had on the government in Pretoria. Thatcher's period coincides approximately with the period of breakup of the apartheid regime in South Africa. This adds an additional angle from which the formation of British policy towards South Africa during the end of the Cold War can be viewed.
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Mapping the Individual Musical Experience in Post-Apartheid South Africa: A Bio-Ethnography of Township Dweller Lesiba Samuel Kadiaka
Zdrálek, Vít ; Matoušek, Vlastislav (advisor) ; Lucia, Christine Elizabeth (referee) ; Horáková, Hana (referee)
The dissertation is a biographical ethnography of an individual, ordinary musician and Mamelodi township dweller, Lesiba Samuel Kadiaka (*1962) in South Africa. It is based largely on fieldwork totalling more than 12 months conducted in five periods over six years between 2006 and 2011. It examines the possibilities of studying an average (rather than 'leading') musician ethnographically and their implications and consequences for wider ethnomusicological and South African music research. It makes a practical contribution to the wider debate about the relationship between individual, social, and cultural structures, and breaks new ground in its focus on the previously little known music and practices of Mr. Kadiaka's church, the Zion Christian Church. The research consisted mainly of ethnographic observations of various kinds of musical activities in which Mr. L. S. Kadiaka was involved in as a solo musician (songwriter and song singer) and as a member of the ZCC, on the one hand, and of deep interviews over the time span of six years, on the other. It consists of a biographical part dealing with his narratives about childhood in rural Ga-Mphahlele and his later life in Mamelodi township. Iconographic historical sources of a private nature are use too. The second part describes in three large...
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Morfologická a molekulární charakterizace druhů rodu \kur{Ceratomyxa} (Myxozoa) u ryb z čeledi Clinidae z pobřeží jižní Afriky
TOMKOVÁ, Tereza
The subject of this master thesis is to morphologically and molecularly characterize Ceratomyxa species (Myxozoa) found in clinid fish from the tip of South Africa. Molecular characterisation of those species was done based on SSU rDNA and morphological structure of those parasites was examined. It was determined whether some of morphologically identical parasites represent in fact, different species. Phylogenetic relationships between different species in connection with their natural habitats were analysed and a correlation between population structure of Ceratomyxa species and their host species was discussed.
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South Africa among BRICS countries
Kurucová, Ivana ; Stuchlíková, Zuzana (advisor) ; Neumann, Pavel (referee)
This thesis deals with motives of the South Africa's inclusion to BRIC countries and examines the impact of this inclusion on South Africa. It explores the question whether South Africa "deserves" the inclusion to BRIC countries and what characteristics connect it with these economies. The thesis also analyzes the BRICS bloc, the current situation in these economies, their cooperation and performing on the global scene.
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Global economic and political influence of Brazil on the global economy
Gromadová, Lucia ; Bič, Josef (advisor) ; De Castro, Tereza (referee)
Countries Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa represent under the acronym BRICS a group of rapidly expanding and for the future very promising world economies. Their growing influence on a wide range of areas increases their potential to become major global players in the near future. The main objective of this bachelor thesis is according to the recent development of the global economy outlined in the first chapter and the analysis of current economic and political position of BRICS anchored in the second chapter to assess the outlook on future status of this group and to create an image of the future world order. The base body of work is focused on the largest economy of Latin American region, Brazil. To underline the importance of Brazil on the world stage, the third chapter emphasis on its role in international trade and activity in international organizations.
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Colonisation South Africa and her geographical incidence
NOVÁK, Miroslav
Aim those diploma work is interception development and consequences European colonialist in South Africa. Main questions those work is appreciation influence colonialist on South Africa in light of personage-political, economic and his impact on population hereof region. As well try remit at it, whether dealt just about adverse effect or Europeans brought also positives to the some spheres life hereof region. At the same time is also aim short outline development independent states South Africa after fall colonialist.
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