Date of Award
Spring 1995
Document Type
Dissertation - Restricted
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Tagatz, Glenn E.
Second Advisor
Kipfmueller, Mark
Third Advisor
Riordan, Timothy
Abstract
The topic of symbolic representation holds a central place in the study and explanation of different systems of meaning. The literature is replete with evidence regarding the extent to which symbolic representation occurs within various domains. For example, management's focus on organizational practice makes use of symbolism to better understand organizational life (Morgan, 1985) and the interplay between unconscious processes and organization (Smircich, 1983). Further, symbolism is explored in the areas of anthropology (McCrary, 1976; Parker, 1988; Paul, 1989); advertising (Ruth, 1990; Ruth & Mosatche, 1985; Ruth, Mosatche & Kramer, 1989); religion (Meissner, 1992; Ransohoff, 1975); education (Billow, 1977; Furth, 1983); literature (Adler & Gorman, 1952; Glenn, 1978; Rubinstein, 1988); Jungian psychology (Brown, 1988; Clift, 1976; Craddick & Thompson, 1972; Mullen, 1968; Rosen, Smith, Huston & Gonzalez, 1991; Ulanov, 1975); and Freudian psychology (Jacobs, 1954; Jones, 1956; Lessler, 1962; Levy, 1954; Moos & Mussen, 1959; Ruth, 1991; Starer, 1955; Winter & Prescott, 1957)...