Abstract This paper provides a book review of AveryGoldstein's book Rising to the Challenge: China's Grand Strategy and International Security. Following the introduction, each chapter of the book is summarized. In the next section of the paper, a couple of the book's more salient points are elucidated. The final section is an evaluation of the book's strengths.
From the Paper " Avery Goldstein's book Rising to the Challenge China's Grand Strategy and International Security provides an in-depth look at the many issues and complex relationships surrounding the grand strategy governing China's ..."
Tags:AveryGoldstein, China, United States, U.S., book review, strategy
Abstract This paper reviews a court case involving flag burning and free speech as examined by author Robert Goldstein, who frames the issue of flag burning as a symbolic fight over a symbol. The author points out the positions of Justices William Brennan and Antonin Scalia and Chief Justice William Rehnquist. The paper includes several analyses of the significance and implications of the case.
From the Paper In the case of Texas v Johnson, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the state of Texas could not prosecute Gregory Lee Johnson for burning the flag without violating the First Amendment."
Abstract This paper presents a comprehensive review of the performance of Avery Dennison Corporation for the 1999-2003 period. It provides a strategic audit of the company in seven topic sections: background information, external analysis, internal analysis, organizational structure, company's past performance, predicted future performance.
From the Paper "This paper develops a strategic audit of Avery Dennison Corporation. The findings of the strategic audit are presented in seven topic-specific sections ..."
Abstract The paper presents a book review of the book "Reluctant Host" by David B. Avery. Avery's major argument is that Canadian immigration policy has and currently is based on self-interest. The paper explains how Canada's immigration policies have never been constant. Different ethnic and racial groups have been accepted, rejected or exploited depending on a range of social, economic and political factors.
Abstract This paper critiques Gayle Avery's work, "Understanding Leadership," in which she does not present any new theories, but does develop a coherent direction for a previously undefined profession. The paper discusses the importance of Avery's work and describes her use of simple language in the explanations of the theories that she presents.
From the Paper "Avery supports her theories regarding changing leadership styles with examples and case studies from real companies from around the world. It would be difficult to obtain quantitative information to support the theories presented in this book. Qualitative evidence is not as reliable as quantitative evidence for supporting a theory, but it provides a more in-depth look at the situation. Avery's approach moves from broad to specific. She summarizes the various leadership theories in general terms and then uses specific case studies to support them. This approach helps the reader to develop a deep understanding of the subject, as well as a sense of how it fits into the evolving picture."
Abstract In this article, the writer notes that in 'Understanding Leadership', Gayle Avery attempts to create a concise understanding of the often confusing concept of leadership through a progression of leadership issues and then a collection of case studies that apply leadership in different contexts. The writer points out that the base of the work attempts to effectively answer some long-standing questions about the nature of leadership and its study and in doing so demonstrates a breadth and depth of knowledge about the field. The writer notes that Avery begins by discussing the variations and conflicts that have occurred over the years with regard to leadership study and then supplies the reader with a template of paradigms to help discover the varied leadership research levels. The writer concludes that this work provides an overall view of leadership studies and applications and the case study emphasis is an essentially pertinent style of better understanding leadership in context.
From the Paper "The work does have a historical basis but does tend to give the impression that a huge period of time between antiquity and the 1970s was a blanket and rather antiquated period, and most historians would likely think this exceedingly simplified and misleading. The idea that each of these paradigms is honestly discrete is problematic, even in the case studies that close the work, as through time it can be said that leadership understanding, style and expectations have evolved from power based hierarchical systems to more organic egalitarian standards but this emphasis of evolution seems oversimplified to say the least as it would likely be clear that if one was looking at older models there would be variation that looks very much mike more modern patterns of leadership, and in fact some imply that more successful models of leadership employed even organic paradigm standards far before their time.
"One message that Avery stresses in her work is that the research base for leadership study has been broken down into areas of study that made it more measurable and repeatable, which she explains makes the field seem to simplified to reflect the diversity and complexity which actually exists in the real world of leadership."
Abstract The paper examines David Goldstein's book "Out of Gas" where he makes the dire prediction that civilization will cease to exist by the latter half of the twenty-first century, unless society learns to live without fossil fuels. The paper describes how Goldstein covers the history of Earth and the creation of the oil reserves, global warming, the scientific theories that gave rise to the industrial revolution and the energy sources available today. The paper shows how his predictions are dire and solutions not readily apparent.
From the Paper "The Hubbert curve is a mathematical representation of when the rate at which oil us consumed exceeds the rate that oil reserves are discovered. In 1956 he predicted that this point on the curve would be reached around 1970 (Goldstein 26). It in fact did occur just a few years latter than he predicted, but nonetheless we have been increasing our rate of consumption oil faster than our rate of discovery for just over thirty years. All the world's oil (and fossil fuel) reserves were created millions of years ago when plants absorbed large portions of the carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and sank to the bottom of the oceans, became compressed in layers of sand, and with heat from the earth's core, became the fossil fuel deposits that we tap today. The reserves of oil are estimated to be two to two point seven trillion barrels, a supply that should last about another 40 years (Goldstein 29)."
Abstract In Alice Walker's classic novel, "The Color Purple", the characters of Celie, Shug Avery and Sophie all manifest inner strength which allows them to transform their difficult lives into ones that are more beneficial for their personal well- being. This paper shall examine these three women in order to demonstrate how inner strength is found in all three, yet that Walker created these characters as individuals in order to convey the unique sense of personal strength in each one.
Abstract This paper reviews the novel, "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker, and looks at how the characters relational identity towards one another plays a significant role in the development of each character. Specifically, it looks at how the relationships between Celie and the other characters begins to define her and change her throughout the novel. It shows how relationship between Celie and Shug Avery is the focus from early on in the book, as is the relationship between Celie and her sister, Nettie.
From the Paper "The characters relational identity towards one another in The Color Purple played a significant role in the development of each character. Specifically, the relationships between Celie and the other characters begin to define her and change her throughout the novel. The relationship between Celie and Shug Avery is the focus from early on in the book as well as the relationship between Celie and her sister, Nettie. Once Nettie's letters are found some of the focus returns back towards Nettie."
Critical review of this work on sports as a symbol of promises and deceptions of the American Dream, focusing on the differences between women and men in sports.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, 1999, $ 55.95
Abstract Elliott J. Gorn and Warren Goldstein, in A Brief History of American Sports, explore not only the historical evolution of sports from the colonial days through the early 1990s, but just as importantly "the entanglements of sports with life, and of how confused the real accomplishments of players on the field become with American culture's giddy dreams" (xii).
From the Paper "Elliott J. Gorn and Warren Goldstein, in A Brief History of American Sports, explore not only the historical evolution of sports from the colonial days through the early 1990s, but just as importantly "the entanglements of sports with life, and of how confused the real accomplishments of players on the field become with American culture's giddy dreams" (xii). The underlying argument of the book is that sports have come to represent the American Dream itself, in terms of both that Dream's promises and its deceptions. This study will provide a brief overview of the book and will then focus on American sports as they relate to gender.
Although the book is thoroughly documented and deals in some detail with American sports history, it "is by no means a comprehensive survey" of that history, but focuses instead on the ..."
Abstract This paper discusses how the story, "Midnight News", by the science fiction author, Lisa Goldstein, may not, upon its surface, seem to exemplify the structure of the quest narrative as outlined by the noted scholar of myth and religion, Joseph Campbell. However, upon closer examination of the tale, the writer shows how it becomes clear that the female protagonist, Helena Johnson, does embark upon the traditional heroic quest narrative as outlined by Campbell.
From the Paper "Science fiction, because of the trappings the genre often contains, such as spaceships and alien life, is often is contrasted with the genres of fantasy and myth. The former genre is seen as scientific and technical. The latter genre is seen as emotional, imaginative, and psychological in its nature. However, science fiction often articulates in our contemporary society the sorts of myths that are near and dear to our current cultural narratives and constructions of the self and human identity. Although Campbell narratives the story of the traditional hero as a masculine one of conquest, the careful (and non-sexist) reader must not be diverted from his or her own ability to see Helena Johnson's personal journey as exemplifying this traditional Western mythic structure of identity and the self."
Abstract This paper summarizes the main anthropological and societal issues addressed in the novel "Laughter Out of Place" by Donna M. Goldstein. It seeks to further analyze the author's choice of title ("Laughter Out Of Place") and it's importance. Overall, the paper focuses on the injustices and inequality of living in a Rio shantytown.
From the Paper "By drawing on her own Jewish background, Goldstein delivers a book chock full of stories she gathered from her informants. Through these stories and additional elaborations she is able to address the issues of race, class, and violence as pertaining to Brazil; Rio in particular. Most of the story-telling is centered around her main consultant Gloria. Gloria works as an empregada for an upper-middle class patroa. To say that this "honest work" provides her with insufficient fiscal earnings is a gross understatement. This servitude is more akin to slave-labor, which is a very relevant juxtaposition. "
Abstract The paper shows the differences between the novel by Alice Walker, "The Color Purple" and the film by the same name, directed by Steven Spielberg. The paper shows the distinct differences between film and the literature that inspired both versions of "The Color Purple", differences unique to each different media that yield very different effects upon the reader and upon the viewers of Walker's tale.
From the Paper "In contrast, Celie";s pregnancy in the film is revealed not verbally but visually. Film is often called a visual rather than a verbal medium and the film";s rendering of this event confirms this. In the film, a sense of Celie";s innocence is conveyed by the young girl"\";s voice singing songs with her younger sister, the sight of the child Celie playing patty-cake with her sister and the two girls running through green fields. The scene looks idyllic, until the young actress playing Celie becomes entirely revealed from head to toe. Then, the viewer suddenly realizes with a jolt, the child is pregnant."
This paper looks at the struggle the individual faces between being a child and developing into an adult, hating the ever-present dominance of their parents and longing to feel the security of their youth.
Abstract Ego psychology is defined as a set of concepts ?about human behavior that focus on the origins, development, structure, and functioning of . . . the ego ? and its relationship to other aspects of the personality and to the external environment? (Goldstein, 1995).The writer discusses the transition between childhood and adulthood - the period called adolescence. At this critical stage in human growth, the author finds that the need for ego psychology is most important.
From the Paper "While under the care of parents, the child's ego does not need to be strong or well-developed. The parent communicates to the outside world for the child. Yet as the child ages and desires greater independence, he or she must also come face to face with that external existence. If the child's ego has adapted well, then the teenager he or she becomes will be well-adjusted and will find coping with the stress of adolescence much easier. For the child whose ego is not fully developed, however, the transition can be a nightmare."
Abstract This paper analyzes baseball in the United States. The paper reviews Warren Goldstein's "Playing for Keeps: A History of Early Baseball," David Voigt's "America Through Baseball," and John Helyar's "Lords of the Realm". The paper provides an overview of these books about baseball to assess the effectiveness of the authors in their presentations. This is followed by an analysis of Ken Burn's 1994 documentary, "Ken Burns' Baseball," to determine baseball's implications as a product of the broader U.S. society and culture in which it developed, an analysis of the changing social reality of both baseball players and their fans, and an examination of baseball as a social, aesthetic, and religious metaphor.
From the Paper "On the one hand, the sport of baseball is a fairly simple bat-and-ball game, with just a few primary rules to help run the game. Baseball is played between two teams comprised of nine players each on a field that is marked out in the form of a diamond, with a base at each corner. Players try to hit the thrown baseball with a bat, and the players try to score by completing a circuit of bases. A "home run" is simply a complete circuit of the bases on just one hit. On the other hand, baseball has evolved into something that is much more than just a sport, having assumed the preeminent status of "America's sport," the "president's sport," and "America's favorite pastime." Indeed, many baseball fans have elevated the major stars of the sport to near-godlike status, and despite some rocky times during the last part of the 20th century, the sport appears to be gaining in popularity today."
