Abstract The paper explains the thesis of Thomas Barnett's book, "Blueprint For Action" that in the 21st century, the world will become one economy and one world, with the United States military machine functioning as the world's police force, the UN acting as the world grand jury and globalization putting an end to war. The paper further explains how Barnett believes that the problem with the scenario for now is that while the American military is virtually undefeatable in battle, it is lacking in a exit strategy and no nation building apparatus in place once the territory is secured. The paper looks at the mainly positive reviews of the book but offers a personal, negative, opinion of the ideas in this work.
From the Paper "Thomas Barnett's book, Blueprint For Action is a sequel, coming on the heels of his The Pentagon's New Map. It addresses some questions that critics say were left unanswered. Barnett is a thinker and apparently a very good one, according to some, for they allow him to come to the Pentagon on a regular basis to give voice to the thoughts he has been thinking. Professor Barnett comes loaded with credentials and is the Senior Strategic Researcher at the United States Navel War College. He has been called the hottest military thinker in the world today. Whether or not that is so, he is at least getting his 15 minutes of fame. He has developed a theory of globalization which some say is genius and some say is science fiction at best."
Tags: globalization, war, terrorism, United, States, military, United, Nations
Abstract This paper shows how Hughes and Cullen follow Du Bois? prescription in their creations of black art. The author focuses on Hughes? poem "Ballad of the Landlord" and Cullen's poem ?From the Dark Tower,? and derives his definition of Du Bois? artistic prescription from his essay ?Criteria of Negro Art.?
From the paper:
"Amidst the prevailing racial injustice during the Harlem Renaissance, W.E.B. Du Bois charges black artists to use their art to send a message to society: a message of unity to the blacks, and a message rejecting their so-called inferiority to the whites. Black art, Du Bois insisted, should be used as a weapon against racism, demonstrating blacks? worthiness of American status and their ability to conceive Beauty in their art. Countee Cullen and Langston Hughes, whether intentionally or not, followed the artistic specifications set forth by W.E.B. Du Bois in their respective creations "From the Dark Tower" and ?Ballad of the Landlord.?
Abstract Plato's "Republic" consists mainly of an argument defining and defending what Socrates saw as the ideal city, which serves as a metaphor for the ideal arrangement of the soul. This paper discusses how there has been some critical argument as to whether this city should be actually be taken seriously as a blueprint for society, or whether it is not designed to be a true city but only as a metaphor for culture.
From the Paper "The city which Socrates describes is given with the specific purpose of showing the face of justice in a state, so that the face of justice in the individual case may be evident. Therefore, if the city is not just, the state of soul which one extrapolates from it will not be just. Within the context of the dialog, the imagined city does not function as a blueprint for a real city or for individual morality, but must be functional rather as both a blueprint for a city and an example for individual morality. This is not an either/or situation, but one in which the appropriate approach requires both/and. Thus, we must look at the dialog as displaying both political and moral examples. What then is one to make of the criticisms labeled at the city, that --just as it may seem-- it is frightening and inhuman?"
Abstract This paper makes an attempt to trace the history of performance of the United Nations Security Council and purposes for which the veto has been used. It also discusses the various reform proposals and their supposed effectiveness in meeting the objectives of reforms. Finally, the paper presents a blueprint of a proposed reforms package.
Outline
The Main Problems of the Security Council
The Past as Prelude
The Reform Proposals
What Dent the Proposed Reforms Can Make-Can they Democratize the Security Council?
A Proposed Blueprint
From the Paper "The reform of the Security Council has been on the international agenda for quite some time. Even by conservative standards, there seems to be an agreement on the existence of certain problems with the Security Council structure. Based on who happened to be on the winning side of the war 60 years ago, it is not representative of United Nations membership and out of key with the United Nations' Charter requirement of "equitable geographical distribution" of seats. It could reasonably be argued that the original 1945 bargain, which conceded privileges to certain nations in return for commitment, has broken down and should be revisited."
Abstract This report provides an introduction to the current development of Yangtze River transportation in the aspects of economy, hinterland, dredging and container port. A further development plan of Yangtze River as well as a blueprint of dredging work announced by the central government are also briefly revealed. Finally, an introduction to three of the top five ports along the Yangtze River are given, in addition to PSA's China's prior research work on the remaining two of the top five ports i.e. Taicang and Zhangjiagang.
Outline:
Brief Introduction on Yangtze River
Economy & Hinterland
Yangtze River Transport
Development in Yangtze River Transportation
Port Along Yangtze River
Further Development Plan of Yangtze River
Dredging
The whole truck line
Responsible parties
Blueprint of dredging work
Lower Reaches
Brief Introduction on 3 of the Top 5 Ports Along Yangtze River
Nanjing
Wuhan
Chongqing
From the Paper "The emergence of important cities and industrial belt along the Yangtze is closely related to shipping on the river. By transporting raw materials, components and finished goods to and from industrial bases, the river plays a vital role in Yangtze region today. Statistics shows that the Yangtze Rivers carries 80% of the iron ore, 72% of the crude oil and 83% of the coal demanded by large factories and enterprises along the river. In some provinces and cities, more than 80% of foreign trade relies on the Yangtze River. Moreover, the transport of liquefied petroleum gas, chemicals and asphalt, as well as ro-ro transport, are also developing rapidly."
"According to the Yangtze Administration of Navigational Affairs, cargo throughput on the Yangtze reached 990m tons in 2006, 3.5 times as much as in 2000, and 3.8m TEU, 5.6 times higher than that of in 2000, making it the world's largest river in terms of freight volume."
Abstract The author argues that Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics seeks to make its readers into better people, and that it does not merely discuss virtue, but also provides a blueprint for virtuous behavior. The author argues that if we apply Aristotle's ideas to our own lives, that we will achieve our goals.
From the paper:
"A good example of this would be the Nicomachean Ethics, themselves. Simply having read the Ethics is not enough; one must then continue studying (Aristotle's Politics, specifically) to understand what the real world applications of this learning might be. Then, one must go out into the world to demonstrate this learning. Doing these things will make one virtuous and spread the idea of being so to others and the entire process will become more and more easy through habit."
Abstract This paper analyzes and examines Thomas Paine's call for revolution in his treatise, "Common Sense". The author discusses Paine's philosophy regarding the origin and design of government in general; monarchy and hereditary succession; as well as the present state of American politics.
From the Paper "The commitment to liberty that dominated America's key revolutionary thinkers like Thomas Paine was extended and re-affirmed by the writers of the Jacksonian era. Whereas America's key revolutionary thinkers defined liberty in terms of individual freedom, the writers of the Jacksonian era extended this definition of liberty to include economic equality and equal protection under the laws. A belief in individual freedom and limited government link the revolutionary thinkers with the writers of the Jacksonian era, i.e., these individuals argued that government should derive its power from the consent of the people and that government should be protecting individuals from harm. While it may not be possible to completely eliminate the threats to liberty from government and the nature of individuals, history has proven that a strong commitment to liberty by the people and the wise institutional design of government may facilitate the development and protection of liberty."
Abstract This paper is a detailed book review on the book "An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics". The writer explores the systematic approach to bible study promoted in the book. The reader is then led through a discussion of the meaning of the term and the way it relates to the bible and those who follow and study the bible.
From the Paper "For more than 2000 years people have studied the bible and tried grasp it's meaning. There are schools of literary interpretation as well as schools of theoretical thought when it comes to the bible. It is the book of Christianity and the guideline from which Christians are to lead their lives if they want to live the way they believe God wants them too. However, there are so many different ways of interpreting the document that it can often lead to controversy and argument. In An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics, by Walter C. Kaiser, and Moises Silva makes a valiant attempt to simply the procedure. Studying the methodical principles of a book as complex and widely read as the bible is never an easy task but through the use of common sense and hard examination the authors have devised a way to get it done."
Abstract This paper discusses how Benjamin Franklin's many different writings came to influence the nature of American society, not only in colonial times, but today as well. According to this author, Franklin used his writing skills to argue for social change, to express his opinions and to make education available to all members of society. Some of his most important contributions provided the frameworks for many of the today's government agencies. These include the first police and fire departments, the printing of money, road improvements and the building of hospitals that would provide medical care for everyone, not just the elite. Franklin also wrote "Poor Richard's Almanac" which contains many maxims that continue to inspire people today. Franklin was also responsible for the introduction of the public education system into America and his writings at the time, served as the blueprint for a curriculum that continues to be used today. According to this author Franklin's many writings about the importance of equality among all members of society continue to be relevant even in today's modern world.
From the Paper "Poor Richard's Almanac then had three effects on society. Firstly, Franklin's maxims were accepted as guidance, inspiring people to live better lives. Secondly, Franklin closed the gap between the educated and the uneducated. The uneducated reading the almanac were given a thirst for knowledge, a thirst they could pursue. This empowered individuals to take it upon themselves to determine their own lives. No doubt, Franklin inspired many to live good and just lives, and inspired some to make their own contributions to society. Finally, Franklin's maxims survived from the time they were first printed to the present day. How many people these maxims have impacted on during the course of these years is impossible to estimate, but no doubt many have, and continue to have, their lives changed by accepting the wise words of Franklin."
From the Paper "Plato's Republic describes a society that is completely rational, based on Plato's concept of the good life and developed to create and protect that sort of life within the context of a civil state. What Plato seeks in this dialogue is a definition of the perfect life and the perfect state to promote and sustain that life. The Ideal State is a concept and not a reality, either in Plato's time or since. Plato lived in a time of turmoil and warfare, and he created a society that would be free of strife if it lived up to the ideal. It seems likely that few people today would want to live in the society Plato proposes, and this may be because Plato ignores or subsumes human nature. one of the elements Plato sees as necessary to his perfect state is a powerful and extensive censorship to control certain forces in the populace and to reduce the sort of individualism we prize ..."
The paper examines in depth the poety of Lawrence Ferlinghetti, father of the Beat generation, by exploring concepts of Art, Place, and Sociopolitics in the poetry.
Abstract This paper discusses Lawrence Ferlinghetti, one of the main cultural architects to draft a visionary blueprint for a new, stable world order, as expressed through art. This paper reviews in detail poetry that covers the Twentieth Century.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Art
Technique
Graphic Form
Ferlinghetti's Relationship to and Influence on other Poets
Place
The General Need for Coherence
Levels of Geographic Specificity
Country Names
City Names
Street Names
Personal Hangouts
The Noun Phrase
Sociopolitical Concerns
Communal Stability
Oppression of Other Cultures
The Environment and Animal Rights
Freedom of Expression
The Need for Communication
From the Paper "Lawrence Ferlinghetti's belief that the old world has been replaced by a
new one is made clear in his title of his first book, "Pictures of the Gone World". The description of the world of the past as "gone" indicates Ferlinghetti's belief that an irreconcilable break with the world of the past has occurred, rendering the old world pictures incapable of describing present reality. From this, it follows that the world needs to be viewed anew with a fresh eye and redescribed. However, this does not mean that elements of the gone world cannot be adapted into the new reality."
Abstract The paper discusses how much of a person's characteristics, behaviors, and development are determined by his or her genes and how much is the result of the experiences and influences that occur after conception. It shows how although hereditary factors may provide a blueprint for development it is the environment that provides the actual materials. It also examines behavior modification and classical conditioning using examples from personal experience.
From the Paper "The nature influence is the inborn capacities and limitations we all have, and the nurture influence is the way a person is raised, such as the influence of family, school, neighborhood, and culture. Your inherited brain allows you to process and recall vast amounts of information. If you had inherited the brain of an ape, no amount of training would have enabled you to read. All human development can be understood as an interaction between nature and nurture. Your brain, your nervous system, your entire body is constructed according to instructions received from the genes you inherited from your parents."
Abstract This paper examines the various functions of HRM. Issues examined include the overall importance of PM in strategic HRM, the rationale for implementing PM, the advantages, disadvantages, tasks and goals of PM and the relevance of PM in the specific environment created by hospitals. The literature examined demonstrates that performance management has evolved as one of the critical tasks of human resource management in this particular work setting.
OUTLINE
Introduction and Purpose
Description of Performance Management (PM)
Role of Human Resources Management (HRM) in PM
Purpose of Study: Centered in Hospital
PM and Quality
Standards of JCAHO
Goals of PM in Hospitals
PM in Hospitals and Health Care
Standards and Scope
Purpose and Goals
A Blueprint for PM in Hospitals
Issues in Hospital HRM/PM
Role of HRM
Appraisals
Education
Rewards/Incentives
PM. HRM. Training and IT
Information Technologies (IT) and their Impact
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Patient Care
Deficits and Challenges
Summary and Conclusions
Restatement of HRM Role
References
From the Paper "Performance Management (PM) is a system composed of an orderly series of programs designed to define, measure, and improve organizational performance (Katz & Green, 1997). It is a system developed to ensure compliance with requirements, that is, that staff are in compliance with written standards. PM uses the tools of statistical process control to form the basis for decisions about change. It incorporates the processes of performance awareness, performance measurement, and performance improvement.
Successful PM requires the creation, maintenance, use, and evaluations of mechanisms to define and revise standards and to inform those affected by the standards about them (Katz & Green, 1997). It requires the judicious deployment of fiscal, human, and material resources. It speaks directly to issues related to quality and such traditional quality-oriented tasks as quality assurance, quality control, and continuous quality improvement (CQI). In such disparate settings as sales organizations, hospitals, automobile and other manufacturing facilities, and schools, PM is a vital element of a cross-sectional, organization-wide strategy for coping with uncertainty, managing change, and "growing" an organization while satisfying client and customer needs (Skinner & Mabey, 1997)."
Abstract This paper explores organized crime in America. As there are so many facets to this type of crime, the primary focus of this paper is on the traditional mob, which is the blueprint for the vast majority of organized crime in the United States today. The writer includes theories of organized crime and diagrams.
From the Paper "The history of organized crime in America is rooted in the ethnic gang wars of the eighteen hundreds. Early immigrants tended to band together as communities. Within these communities certain elements organized themselves into gangs. In some cases these gangs were a rag tag band of thieves, in others they were pimps. The criminal activities of these immigrant gangs ran the gambit, but one thing was certain: they fought fiercely for their territory. The roots of the modern Mob were based in an Italian group that called itself the Black Hand. This particular group preyed on immigrants by sending them extortion notes which threatened violence. Though this group was a loosely affiliated squad of extortionists at best, the concept that a criminal secret society was watching over the immigrant population was utterly terrifying to those who had just come to America."
Abstract This paper examines how in Austen's book, "Pride and Prejudice", the reader is given an education regarding the attitudes of romance during the 18th and the 19th century. It discusses how her illustration of attitudes comes through in her use of the characters and their dialogue and actions. It looks at how three of the characters in the book provide an underpinning of the attitudes that prevailed in society during those centuries and how the personalities and actions of Elizabeth Bennet, Fitzwilliam Darcy and Mr. Bennet all provide a blueprint for the reader who desires to understand societal views of the eras.
From the Paper "This story is filled with examples of the societal attitudes that prevailed at the time. Elizabeth Bennet feels that Darcy is too proud and that he causes trouble for her sister and the man she loves. Darcy is actually acting completely reasonable for the era because at that time one was not supposed to marry beneath their societal station. Elizabeth's rejection of him out of loyalty for her family underscores the ties to family that were lived in the era. The 19th century however allowed for a more blended society including who one marries. However the station of families created obstacles that are not often faced today and this understanding is evidenced by the author in the passage when Darcy admits his feelings for Elizabeth."
