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In this article, the writer discusses how one lives wisely, agreeably, and well in a society of abundance. The writer argues that addressing this problem in the context of globalization is critical in order to ensure that the environmental and cultural conditions of humankind are not depreciated but are enhanced by the forces of discontent and dissent. In this context, it may be argued that the "genius" of capitalism lies in its capacity to channel these forces into productive innovation for the greater good of the human commonwealth.

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"What does it mean to live agreeably, wisely and well in a society of abundance? The problem that Keynes argued would become the permanent problem of mankind - How do we live wisely, agreeably, and well in a society of abundance? - may seem, upon initial review, to be puzzling. After all, within our capitalist, industrialized and mass mediated culture, material abundance is widely considered an end unto itself. As this essay will argue, however ... "

Tags:capital, economics, society

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This paper explores Jackson Lears' book "Fables of Abundance" in respect to how the accessibility of consumer goods has devalued the impression of material worth.

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David M. Potter in his book People of Plenty offers an analysis of the American character and American achievement in terms of the plenty Americans were faced with in the country they shaped out of the New world. It was the possibility that there was such abundance somewhere in the world that spurred many of the early explorers and that contribute to the decision of many of the colonists to settle in this region. Potter postulates that the American character has been shaped by exposure to the abundance around them so that they have become a people of plenty, a people shaped by economic abundance. In analyzing this issue, Potter also develops a different perspective on the role of the historian.

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"David M. Potter in his book People of Plenty offers an analysis of the American character and American achievement in terms of the plenty Americans were faced with in the country they shaped out of the New world. It was the possibility that there was such abundance somewhere in the world that spurred many of the early explorers and that contribute to the decision of many of the colonists to settle in this region. Potter postulates that the American character has been shaped by exposure to the abundance around them so that they have become a people of plenty, a people shaped by economic abundance. In analyzing this issue, Potter also develops a different perspective on the role of the historian.

Potter began his analysis when asked in 1950 to write about the American character and especially on the influence of ..."

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This paper discusses the general properties of blood and then goes on to compare the abundance and safety of the blood supply in the world and the U.S. The paper concludes by discussing which government agency is responsible for ensuring the safety of the American blood supply.

Outline:
Introduction: What is Blood?
What is the Situation as far as a Clean Blood Supply in the World?
In the United States, the Blood Supply "...is Among the Safest in the World,"
Which Government Agency is Responsible for Ensuring the Safety of the American Blood Supply?

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"Blood is one of the circulating fluids of the body that serves as nutrition, carrying oxygen, nutrients, and metabolic waste. The average adult has about five liters of blood that travels through the heart, arteries, veins, capillaries and cells. The plasma of the blood, according to Gray's Anatomy (pp. 1077-1078) has within it corpuscles, some of which are colored red. There are about four to five million red corpuscles in the average person's blood, and about 12,000 red corpuscles "in each cubic millimeter of blood." In general, the red corpuscles carry oxygen and other nutrients and the white corpuscles fight disease. As a person gets older, and the size of his or her blood vessels change (usually shrinking), the red corpuscles "change their shape...as to adapt themselves to some extent to the size of the vessel," according to Gray's Anatomy."

Tags:capillaries, plasma, WHO

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This paper explains that Canada has abundant forests that are poorly managed and exploited since they are regarded as a renewable resource. The paper relates that the most intensive exploitation of forests has emerged out of the demand for high exports. The paper shows that the proposal to export in quantity, therefore, would be an extremely destructive strategy, if not fatal approach. The paper asserts that an ecological approach has to be maintained because it is not only forests but forest ecosystems that are at stake.

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"Almost one-half of Canada's surface area is comprised of forests, which provide one-fifth of the global demand for timber (Mitchell 267). While forest resources are abundant, they also are regarded as a renewable resource and have been exploited. Renewable was interpreted as inexhaustible so that forests were exploited intensively without concern for renewal potential. Abundance is a relative term, and forest resources cannot be available indefinitely unless the methods used to harvest them are radically altered. Currently, the attitude to forestry is to consider human needs in the short-term with no concern for the natural balance. Today, all aspects of the environment need to be considered in terms of ecology, and only an ecosystems approach is adequate for arriving at solutions to the issue of forest resource depletion. While it is true that Canada has abundant forests that are poorly managed, exporting in quantity is a contradiction."

Tags:exploitation, ecosystems, clearcutting, harversting, wood, timber, species

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This paper examines corporate crime and applies conflict theory to this type of crime. Firstly, it defines corporate crime. It then critiques the conflict theory. The paper argues that conflict theory can be used to explain why corporate crime is abundant and why it is not often persecuted. It also discusses, according to conflict theory, why corporate crimes tend to remain under punished.

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"Most white collar offenders belong to the "white collar class" - in other words, usually privileged, educated, rich (or at least economically middle class) and usually white and viewed in a different light than the more 'common criminals' and hence punished differently. In most cases they can also afford better and more expensive lawyers, which usually leads to lighter sentences. McDermid Gomme (1998) asserts that recidivism rate is quite high for convicted organizations and high-ranking individuals within these organizations. This can easily be explained by minimal penalties these crimes are given, and deterrence is almost non-existent, but rewards and immediate. Indeed, as McDermid Gomme (1998) notes "fines are so small that business executives generally think of them as modest licensing fees" (446)."

Tags:white, collar, deviance, privileged, guilt, corporations

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This paper outlines the experimental method employed, the importance of the research and its future implications.

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This essay discusses how movies portray violence and sex because doing so meets a demand. But this phenomenon is more complicated because the desires of audiences are very much shaped and molded by certain forces.

Tags:violence, sex, movies

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"Evolution is a process of change and development as organisms adapt to their environment and to changing circumstance through time. A variety of mechanisms have been identified as being involved in the process of evolution. This process does not take place in a steady and even manner, and eras of massive change have been identified in the fossil record during which a process called radiation has taken place, producing many new species and so many changes in a given population. Such a sudden and massive expansion of species has been identified in different parts of the world, such as the rapid growth in diversity of cichild fish in Lake Victoria in eastern Africa, where more than 500 species have evolved over the last 12,000 years. Scientists have sought to discover why such radiations occur.


Darwin explained the process of specialization and related..."

Tags:EVOLUTION

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This paper presents a synopsis of Sallie McFague's book, "Life Abundant: Rethinking Theology and Economy for a Planet in Peril." The paper particularly explores the author's thesis and supporting evidence regarding issues of ecological concern from a theological lens. The content and intentions of the book are also examined, as well as the author's style of presentation.

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"As it pertains to the wealthy, McFague promotes an idea of frugality, which would in many ways include a change in one's mindset and lifestyle. This model should not be limited to the realm of ideals but it ought to become a practical way of applying proper economics in our society. McFague understands this process as a reflection of God's will for the entire earth. Again, we are brought back to McFague's ultimate concern: underlying the relationship between our ecology, economics and theology."
"In the last three chapters of her discussion, McFague articulates essentials of Christian doctrine. It is a brief presentation of a minuscule systematic theology to make her argument more theological in nature."

Tags:ideals, God, ecology, lifestyle