Abstract This paper reviews Jerry Mander's second book, entitled "In the Absence of the Sacred: The Failure of Technology and the Survival of the Indian Nations". The author points out that this book is categorized as environmental non-fiction book, which offers unique solutions to the problems facing our world today. The paper reviews Mander's book was reviewed in several different ways: A basic review, a cover blurb, and a catalogue entry.
From the Paper "Jerry Mander's second book, entitled "In the Absence of the Sacred: The Failure of Technology and the Survival of the Indian Nations", takes on a challenging and complex topic and does it in a simple and accessible way. The title says it all, in a way - it expresses what the author wants to cover in his book. Mander is criticizing technology and the role that it has in our society. This is done in the same vein as his previous book, "Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television", but it goes further."
Abstract This paper discusses the many situations that people may find themselves in when they return to their home or homeland after a long absence. It describes the transition from home to some place else and visa versa. The paper provides examples of groups of people who chose not to return home as well as those who chose to return to their homeland and then describes reasons for these choices. The paper also describes the effects that expatriates who return home after a long absence can experience, such as problems with eating, sleeping or mood.
From the Paper "Simply coming home can be a real shock to people. Even if the time spent away from home was not especially happy or productive, there are issues about coming home which always have to be considered, especially the impact on family. Recent experiences with soldiers returning from overseas have shown that the return of a family member into the family unit after a long period can be a particularly stressful time, even if the return is much wanted and desired. The discomfort which one can experience culturally while readjusting to one's home can cause disorientation (Latta, 2006; Solomon, 1996a). Some even call this element reverse culture shock. Many people who return home after a long time someone else can experience any of a range of feelings or issues. While they are usually temporary issues, it is often a good thing for those who do try to return home after a long time away to understand what may be in store for them."
Abstract A thorough analysis of the play "Our Town" and its scenery. The essay details the effect of Thornton Wilder's absence of scenery and its overall significance in the entire play.
From the Paper "...While such wonders of stage gain new ground, a desperate few still hunger for substance, for a play whose power comes from its characters rather than its fashionable trappings. Only one play, one in the few to have gained success on Broadway, fulfills these criteria, quaintly titled "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder. It is a simple drama of two lovers living an ordinary life in a simple town (Grover's Corners), a unique topic in itself, but it possesses one other baffling characteristic: it lacks anything but crude scenery. This dearth forces the audience to concentrate on the play's message of simplicity; this absence compels the audience to view it with a calm detachment that breeds an inescapable conclusion."
Abstract This essay gives a general overview of the life and many works of the director, Alain Resnais, and describes his philosophy of film with an emphasis on the film "Muriel". Resnais lived in France during the New Wave Movement. This paper describes the basis for the movement and details several directors and works of the time. It details the complex strata of loss and absence in the film as well as the nature of tragedy and ways to deal with it.
From the Paper "There are different ways to pay tribute to that which is not there. There is the technique of explicit mourning, in which the one who is bereft describes in every possible detail the person or thing that has been lost. And then there is the technique pursued by Alain Resnais in his film Muriel in which what is looked for, longed for, the thing that will make life and experience complete, is in fact never seen at all, never made real to us ? except only by its absence."
Tags: Muriel, new, wave, Alan, Resnais, actors, absence, France, director
This paper examines the key second chapter of one of John Stuart Mill's important works, "Utilitarianism", all those things that are useful to people are good.
Abstract This paper discusses a chapter that both Mill, his critics and supporters have labeled as addressing the question of whether Mill's central political and philosophical doctrines necessarily require as a prerequisite a denial of the existence of God. The paper provides an overview of Mill's life in the 19th Century. The author states that Mill argues that goodness is not something that can be defined outside of the context of actual human experience and that attempts to define morality in the absence of experience are always unjust.
From the Paper "The philosophical perspective that Mill is arguing in this chapter is, of course, the one named in the title of the book. Utilitarianism ? which simply derives its name from the Lating word for "useful" ? is both an ethical and a political doctrine. The core idea of Utilitarianism is simply that all those things that are useful to people are good. It follows from this initial presumption that the ethical value of any action undertaken by a person can be determined clearly and solely by the usefulness ? the "utility" ? of the results of that action."
Analyzes the themes of four plays "Absence of War" (David Hare), "Indian Ink" (Tom Stoppard), "The Caretaker" (Harold Pinter) and "Shadow of a Gunman" (Sean O'Cassey).
2,074 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 4 sources, 2002, $ 65.95
Abstract This paper examines four plays from around the globe and analyzes their central themes. The paper shows how David Hare's "Absence of War" introduces audiences to the British political system and the total lack of personality in its leaders. In "Indian Ink", by Tom Stoppard, the paper discusses the play's emphasis on the colonial era in India and power relations in the world. The paper looks at the psychological state of the characters in Harold Pinter's "The Caretaker" and the way their attire contributes to this state. Finally, the paper shows how Sean O'Casey, in his play "Shadow of a Gunman", shapes his material the distinction between illusion and reality.
From the Paper "The play involves an ongoing series of interactions among these three. Davies and Aston conflict almost from the moment they arrive in this room, for they are very unlike and react differently to everything that happens. Mick, on the other hand, serves the role of goad, seeming to come from nowhere and to place demands. In the First Act, Mick is only seen twice, both times in his leather jacket, signaling a certain fascist mentality in his dress. His behavior confirms this as he enters silently, twists Davies's arm, and searches through Davies clothing, all as if he had the right to do so and should never be questioned."
Tags: George, Jones, Whitehall, Cenotaph, Flora, Crewes, Nirad, Das
A discussion of the link between poverty, living conditions and the absence of a sense of community with reference to a study of the Tams neighborhood in the near northeast of Rochester, New York.
Abstract This paper examines how the decay and ruin of inner city neighborhoods, together with a deterioration of the quality of life for residents of those neighborhoods, are routine elements of urban life in the United States. It analyzes some of the issues through an effort to link poverty, living conditions and absence of a sense of community as a paradigm for both understanding the problem and developing solutions. The data for the study was collected through the administration of a survey questionnaire to the residents of a relatively small, depressed inner city neighborhood on the near northeast side of Rochester, New York.
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Methods
Results
From the Paper "Over the past three decades, a major program designed to improve community development through local control and participation has been the Community Development Corporation (CDC) effort. Under the auspices of this program, more than 2,000 CDCs have been created. The program has become the premier conduit through which environmental, economic, social, and political problems confronting distressed urban and rural communities in the United States are addressed (Briggs, Mueller, & Sullivan, 1997)."
A discussion on the absence of meaning in the modern world in after the events of September 11, 2001 through an analysis of three different texts in the crucible of personal experience.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, 2002, $ 53.95
Abstract A reflection upon the absence of meaning in the modern world in the wake of the events of September 11, 2001. It will be argued, through an analysis of three different texts in the crucible of personal experience, that the key element in all three is the human capacity to create myth. In this analysis, the central myths of human experience will be seen to revolve around the act of sacrifice, and the most profound sacrifice is one made for love.
Abstract When looking at literature as a symbolic representation of society, the absence of a mother figure within the narrative may have a direct correlation with the portrayal of society as strictly patriarchal. The paper shows that in Jamaica Kincaid's "The Autobiography of My Mother", the loss of Xuela's mother and alienation from her father reflects an alien and abusive society that leaves no room for her as an individual. For Rachel, in Virginia Woolf's "A Voyage Out", the almost complete sublimation of a mother figure and the overtly abusive, "brutish" properties of her father seem to be correlated with a reference to the English society during the Imperialist years. The paper shows how the narrator and heroine, Pecola, from Toni Morrison's novel, "The Bluest Eye", wants to disengage herself from the society of her parents and be accepted into the white culture.
From the Paper "Percola's only 'mirror' to her self-worth is a systematic devaluation by the world, as seen in her parent's treatment of her and the constant ridicule from other school children because of her dark skin, poverty and ugliness. The black boys in the neighborhood torment her with a verse they compose to belittle her "'Black e mo...Yadaddsleepsnekked" (191). White attitudes toward blacks are exemplified in Pecola's interaction with the storeowner, Mr. Yacobowski: "She looks up at him and sees the vacuum where curiosity ought to lodge. And something more. The total absence of human recognition - the glazed separateness" (42). Without the support of a recognition with her community, Pecola becomes extremely vulnerable to the traumas of being beaten and rejected by her mother, raped by her father and then losing the baby."
Abstract This paper examines the presence and lack of maternal figures in William Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" and "King Lear." It discusses both the societal and familial implications of maternal absence and acknowledges the fact that this trend is still common in modern fiction.
From the Paper "As in many contemporary stories, the tragedy King Lear begins without a mother present. Nothing is known of her; the reader is unaware of the circumstances of her death, or if she actually is dead. What is clear is that her presence is missing, not only throughout the course of the play, but in the lives of Lear and his three daughters. Seemingly the opposite, The Winter's Tale begins with an existent maternal figure, Hermione. Not only is Hermione present, she seems to represent all that maternity should. She is a just and gentle queen, and although her royal husband, Leontes, accuses her of adultery, this accusation stems from his own maddened jealousy, and has no basis in truth. In fact, Hermione spends a good deal of the play defending her womanly honesty against her husband's unfounded jealous rage."
Abstract This is a conceptual paper regarding the views of defining health. The paper looks at health as the absence of illness; however, specific concepts are discussed such as the three major sociological paradigms used to view health and the paradigm shifts and the roles individuals play relative to their sick role. The majority of the paper revolves around the concept of health as a perception of the state the individual is in such that one can be sick yet still consider themselves healthy.
From the Paper "Often health is defined by a lack of pathology. This paper proves the hypothesis: Defining health is a subjective evaluation by the individual as opposed to "the absence of pathology" by looking at several different populations of health."
Abstract This paper explains that, although there have been many studies about the mental health problems of returning Persian Gulf veterans, the problems of children of the active duty military personnel, who are being deployed to hazardous duty locations, have been ignored. The author suggests that the absence of one or both parents during a child's formative years can be devastating and the implications of a returning parent experiencing severe and potentially debilitation conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder or a battlefield injury remain largely unknown. The paper relates that the methodology for this study is a critical review of the scholarly and peer-reviewed literature and a survey of adolescents who currently have parents on active duty or are assigned to war zones.
Table of Contents
Purpose of the Study
Theoretical Implications and Relationship to Previous Work in the Area
Overview of the Study
Literature Review
Definition of Study Variables and Concepts
Adolescent
Child
Military Brat
Unresolved Grief
Background and Overview
Impact of Active Duty Parental Military Service on Children during Periods of War
Methodology
Population
Participants
Number of Participants
Selection of Participants
Instrument
Procedures
Distribution of Survey
Treatment of Collected Data
Limitations of the Study
Appendix: Sample Survey Instrument for Military Brat Research Project
From the Paper "According to Neuman (2003), surveys that receive many responses are considered more reliable than those that do not; therefore, in an effort to solicit as many responses from qualified respondents as possible, both online and paper-and-pencil versions of the survey will be made available to volunteer respondents. The online version of the survey is available through URL: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=198691949423 and a paper-and-pencil version can be emailed, mailed or hand-delivered to qualified respondents."
Abstract This essay looks at the article "The Relationship between Machiavellian-ism and Absence Rate: An Empirical Study", published in the International Journal of Management. The writer notes that this article discusses the relationship between absenteeism rates and the Machiavellian personality orientation, both from a past literature perspective, and in use of study descriptions and results. The writer points out that the author, Abdul Aziz, sought to determine if the Machiavellian personality was positively related to the rate of absenteeism in a general workplace, as well as determine if, instead, this rate of absenteeism was positively related to gender or workplace status. This discussion focuses on Aziz's research project in terms of validity threats, including those of internal, external, and measurement validity threats, control issues, knowledge gained and questions remaining from the study, and the overall effectiveness of the study. Additionally, this discussion pinpoints possible improvements to the research.
From the Paper "In this research study, the main goal was to determine if the Machiavellian personality type was positively correlated to absenteeism. Shavelson (2000) notes that, for historical validity, one should ask if anything could have happened during the course of the study that may have affected the dependent variable which, in this case, is the absenteeism rate of the subjects. Since the absenteeism rates were historical in nature, this threat is not applicable. In terms of maturation threats, Shavelson (2000) notes to question whether or not the study is controlled over a period of time, allowing the development of the outcome. Again, since this study was based on a single survey design, this threat is not applicable."
Abstract This paper conducts a literature review on the correlation between the absence of paternal involvement and sexual risk taking behaviors in adolescent females. It discusses the implications across the life course of the person and describes the connections with regard to poverty, race and gender. The paper then looks at whether these behaviors continue through adulthood and what role social forces play in the behavior, including the cultural influence, impact on education and incarceration rates.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Methodology
Background to the Study
Literature Review
Influence of Father Involvement on Child Development
Infant
One-year-of-age
School-aged
Emotional Development
Social Development
Father Involvement and Female Adolescent Sexual Risk Behaviors
Measures of Father Involvement
Summary & Conclusion
From the Paper "The model of Bronfenbrenner (1977, 1979) is one that is not as concerned with human development as it is with the contexts in which development takes place. The implication stated by Bronfenbrenner is that development is most "influenced from the outside to the inside; that is, influence is more salient from the major culture through the exosystem and mesosystem, to the microsystem, otherwise known as the developing person." (Brooks, 2007; p. 10) Advocated by Bronfenbrenner is that in research from an ecological standpoint the 'principal main effects are likely to be interactions between systems." (Brook, 2007; p. 10) Brooks relates that: "Rodgers (1995) found that parental monitoring, parental support, parental values, fathers' psychological control, and mother's communication were significantly related to adolescent risk-taking behavior." Additionally, Herring (1985) is stated by Brooks (2007) to have found that: "...as a perception of family cohesion increased, positive increases were noted in more conservative sexual values and attitudes." (p.45) Brooks (2007) states that: "In particular, the role of a father figure seems pivotal in influencing teen girls' engagement in sexual behavior." (p. 45)"
Abstract This paper discusses the psychological stress placed upon the main characters in both Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex" and George Ryga's "The Ecstacy of Rita Joe". The author examines the root of their stress: having no true place to call home, and no true sense of belonging.
From the paper:
"Humans need a place where they are comfortable and where they know they belong. The absence of this sanctuary causes severe psychological stress. For Rita and
Oedipus, the tragedy of their lives is this absence. Unable to find their sanctuary, they lead lives beset with confusion. In an attempt to find their home, they searched endlessly for the truth. The real tragedy is that there was no home to find. They were isolated wanderers. Wherever they went, their feet hurt."
