Abstract This paper discusses Bullock's exploration of freemasonry entitled "Revolutionary Brotherhood: Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730-1840,". It explains that the author theorizes that the establishment of freemasonry is in large part parallel with the establishment of early American society. It assesses how Bullock proposes that freemasonry was constructed upon three traditions, each of which ran parallel to the evolution of the American social order during a critical time in its development.
From the Paper "In Steven C. Bullock's exploration of freemasonry entitled Revolutionary Brotherhood: Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730-1840, the author theorizes that the establishment of freemasonry is in large part parallel with the establishment of early American society. Bullock proposes that freemasonry was constructed upon "three traditions," each of which ran parallel to the evolution of the American social order during a critical time in its development (Bullock, 10). These three traditions consisted of the "antiquity" of freemasonry, in which the "histories, forms, and rituals" of ancient civilizations were believed key in shedding light on how modern social order should be constructed and thus reflect on the "inheritance" that modern society received from its predecessors (Ibid.). The second and third traditions were "sociability and science," thus suggesting that a social order and the engagement in science would help promote a ..."
This paper reviews a chapter in "The Clearing House" entitled "Development of Curriculum Resource Guides in a Secondary Education Course" by Bullock et. al.
Abstract In this paper the author critically reviews Bullock et. al.'s chapter in "The Clearing House" entitled "Development of Curriculum Resource Guides in a Secondary Education Course". The original work reported the results of an undergraduate-level education course in which students were to compile an annotated list of source material for use as curriculum guides. The reviewer addressed the positive aspects of this assignment as well as its limitations. The review found this article to fall short. Criticisms include that the authors did not provide any critique of the final result, nor did they give any description of how the students proceeded with their project. Also, there was no indication of how the students were led through the process of evaluating the materials examined.
From the Paper "This diverse approach to generating curriculum guides is an interesting approach that should encourage the teams to find a wider range of informational sources than the students might have found if, for instance, only future math teachers looked at math curriculum guide materials and only elementary teachers looked at materials for elementary students."
Review of the book that discusses how Hitler took advantage of Germany's economic plight and the unhappiness and disaffection of the German people following World War I to rise to power.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, 2002, $ 39.95
Abstract Review of book that discusses how Hitler took advantage of Germany's economic plight & the unhappiness and disaffection of the German people following World War I to rise to power. Contends Hitler was not an evil genius, but someone who discovered the public's desire and need to make Germany powerful and proud. Hitler's image and Nazi propoganda.
From the Paper "HITLER: A STUDY IN TYRANNY (Alan Bullock)
Was Hitler an evil genius? Was he truly the one and only person whose quest for power brought on World War II, and the slaughter of millions on the battlefields and in concentration camps and in bombed-out cities? The answer has to be No! Despite the fact that he lusted for power, that he even described in "Mein Kampf" what he had hoped to accomplish, he was merely the right person at the right time, in the right place. It might well have been some other charismatic leader who was determine to avenge what he conceived to be the "wrongs" done Germany at the end of World War I. What Hitler was able to accomplish in his early years -- meaning the Nineteen Twenties, was to take advantage of the German mood, and the unhappiness of the German army, now in disarray. He was also able to take full advantage of internal ..."
Abstract The paper looks at statistics which seem to show that television is one of the major reasons why youth in the United States is becoming increasingly violent. The paper argues that being exposed to television violence causes children to behave violently, to become desensitized to the harmful consequences of violence, to become more fearful of being attacked, to accept the idea that violence is successful for conflict resolution, to feel that there are very few repercussions of violence, such as psychological financial or emotional harm and to believe that violence is a good and popular method of solving problems. The author of the paper suggests that parents protect their children by simply switching off the television.
From the Paper "Another important aspect of the debate surrounding television violence is whether or not television programming should be censored. Many people claim that graphic television violence is an expression of the United States Constitution's First Amendment which protects censorship, or the right to free speech. Admittedly, the right to free speech is an important part of the civil freedom in America?none of us would want to succumb to a system that did not allow personal expression and liberty in individual opinion. Indeed, the right to free speech and free press has enabled powerful and significant changes in American justice through important documents and speeches such as Martin Luther King's Letter from Birmingham Jail, Patrick Henry's Speech in the Virginia Convention, and the "Ten Commandments" in the Book of Exodus. An important idea that is often overlooked, however, is that the First Amendment is not an absolute power but rather a preferred freedom. This means that one right cannot be exercised at the expense of other constitutional rights. Violence and obscenity are rather low on the list of protected speech and, when it comes to children, the Supreme Court has said that ?statues written to protect children may not unduly curtail the First Amendment rights of adults (qtd. in Encyclopedia Britannica 639). What holds true for adults has a different set of meaning for children, a group who are at a much more influential stage."
Abstract This paper offers a review and summary of this book which is an analysis of the complex personality of Adolph Hitler. It looks at the way in which Hitler managed to use the perfect opportunities available to him to rise to power within a few years in Germany. It questions why and how he was able to gain so much support and glory from the people, and how, through Hitler's personality and charisma, he rose to heights he never expected.
From the Paper "Was Hitler an evil genius? Was he truly the one and only person whose quest for power brought on World War II, and the slaughter of millions on the battlefields and in concentration camps and in bombed-out cities? The answer has to be No! Despite the fact that he lusted for power, that he even described in "Mein Kampf" what he had hoped to accomplish, he was merely the right person at the right time, in the right place. It might well have been some other charismatic leader who was determine to avenge what he conceived to be the "wrongs" done Germany at the end of World War I. What Hitler was able to accomplish in his early years -- meaning the Nineteen Twenties, was to take advantage of the German mood, and the unhappiness of the German army, now in disarray. He was also able to take full advantage of internal strife among the various German states, Bavaria, especially. This seems somehow strange, since Bavaria was a Catholic state. Yet, Hitler and some of his comrades craftily brought out the Communist threat (something that he continued until the very end). There had been a number of attempted Communist uprisings that had been suppressed. But, while politics were only one of his causes, he made the most of Germany's economic plight- high unemployment, inflation, and a general unhappiness and malaise that spread through the entire country. In one of his early speeches he said: "Until the present day, the half-hearted and lukewarm have remained the curse of Germany"For liberation, something more is needed than an economic policy? (p.95)."
Abstract This paper presents a brief overview of the movie, "A Time to Kill" about the defence case of a black man who is accused of murdering the white rapists of his young daughter. The paper then explains why it is important that everyone make an effort to view the movie, if not only because of its strong social message.
From the Paper "The ethical impact of this movie is relatively central to the work. The moral is not exactly straight forward. Of course the rednecks who did this terrible thing to a little girl deserved to die and her father did not deserve the death penalty for killing them. One moral is that rape and murder are both bad, but that crimes based on a sense of denied justice are more pure than those which are racist and sexist. Perhaps the most profound moral, though, is that racism and injustice in one area of life inevitably will lead to crime and destruction in others."
Abstract This paper examines the movie "Two Weeks Notice" in terms of its significant communication moments. Through examples for the film, the paper analyzes communication failures and the one successful communication moment, offering explanation as to why each had the results that it did.
From the Paper "In the romantic comedy, "Two Weeks Notice", Sandra Bullock plays Lucy Kelson an activist Harvard-graduated lawyer who tries in vain to save building after building from the wrecking ball hoping to preserve the local culture ..."
Tags: Two Weeks Notice, Sandra Bullock, Hugh Grant, communication, public culture
Abstract This paper provides a discussion of the long tradition of the influence of ancient Egyptian art on ancient Greek artists. The paper looks at how the art of both are affected by their societies' world views. The paper discusses the primary functions of Egyptian art and the different style of Greek art, particularly in relation to depiction of figures.
From the Paper "This paper compares ancient Egyptian art with ancient Greek art and considers the ways in which the Greeks were influenced by Egyptian art. Egypt established a long and enduring artistic tradition. Greek art drew heavily on that background, using many of the same kinds of subjects and incorporating many similar symbols but then reinterpreted them through very different eyes and a strikingly different cultural perception. Both visions continue to have a profound impact on artists in modern cultures from their representation of everyday life to the varied..."
Abstract This paper discusses how the film "Crash" is more than just a collision of cultures. The paper also takes a look at reasons for "Crash" winning an Oscar for "Best Picture", some believing that it was due to the film's theme of a realistic urban clash of racial conflict and community chaos.
According to the paper, this film clearly grabbed the issue of racial intolerance and cultural stereotyping by the neck, and shook it.
Outline:
Introduction
The Characters in the Movie
The Nuts and Bolts of the Movie -- Lighting
The Nuts and Bolts of the Movie -- Direction
The Nuts and Bolts of the Movie - Music
The Nuts and Bolts of the Movie - Script
The Nuts and Bolts of the Movie - Cinematography
The Nuts and Bolts of the Movie - Action
The Nuts and Bolts of this Movie - Editing
The Nuts and Bolts of this Movie - Casting
From the Paper "Dillon is a total prejudiced, hateful jerk towards the couple he stops and towards a black woman who works for the HMO that his father is a member of, and yet Dillon is very kind to his suffering father; "we understand why he explodes at the HMO worker," Ebert writes. Dillon "victimizes others by exercising his power, and is impotent when it comes to helping his father." But then Haggis maneuvers the story so "the plot turns ironically on itself," Ebert continues; both Dillon's character and the young cop who despises Dillon wind up saving the lives of the black couple (a TV director and his wife) who were stopped (and harassed) without justification earlier in the film. "Is this just manipulative storytelling?" Ebert wonders."
Abstract This paper is a critical review of Betty Thomas' movie "28 Days", starring Sandra Bullock as the protagonist, Gwen. The movie tells the story of Gwen's struggle with accepting and overcoming an addiction. The paper comments that the movie seems to follow, in a relatively textbook manner, the road from living an addiction to establishing a new and strong, sober life. The paper maintains that the movie is successful in covering the process of coming to sobriety. Also, despite the textbook nature of the movie, the paper admits that the film provides interesting insight into the process of rehabilitation. The paper concludes by recommending that the reader see the movie.
From the Paper "Gwen's return to her old life in New York is a time of re-evaluation for her. She meets with her boyfriend and realizes that they are no longer working out together. He won't stop talking, and keeps trying to tell her good stories. Gwen says, "I'm tired of stories. I've got enough stories to tell." This is critical, for it shows that rather than continue to live the lifestyle that she has in the past, she is choosing to live a new one. This symbolically is reflected in her ability to get the horse to raise its foot. Before, while she was in rehab, she could not get it to happen, no matter how hard she tried. Now, after coming to a deeper place of peace, is able to do it. At last, after all the pain, her internal thoughts match her external actions. It is with this knowledge that she is able to tell her boyfriend goodbye, and walk away into a new life. She, in this action, does not secure her future, but rather makes one more step forward in the recovery process."
