Abstract This paper is a brief biography of Herbert Hoover's life, and offers highlights of his beliefs on what it means to be an American.
From the Paper "Herbert Hoover is one of the least appreciated or understood of our presidents. A few months after he became president, the worst economic downturn in United States history disrupted the lives of nearly every American. Droves of people were unemployed, and masses of displaced families roamed the countryside looking for work and wishing for simpler times. Being the most prominent elected official, Hoover was blamed for the calamity and he took responsibility for it enacting different programs and initiatives to help Americans through the trying time (Smith 112). Although his heart was in the right place, and his motives and purpose pure, Hoover's philosophy of rugged individualism was an ill-suited theory to fit the turmoil of his time. While he came from humble beginnings and was forced to adapt to the world around him at an early age, his stubborn refusal to allow government to intervene in an economic crisis became his political suicide."
Abstract This paper studies the styles, techniques and works of these two very famous historical poets. It compares Herbert who is classified as a metaphysical poet and Taylor who is classified as a Puritan era poet. It studies Puritan life as Edward Taylor's direct writing influence. It studies the classification issue of these poets and concludes that Taylor should be classified as a metaphysical poet as well because of the properties of his poems. It analyzes several poems by these poets and details their style, meaning and the techniques used. It also examines their great belief and faith in God and how this affected their poetry.
Table of Contents:
I. Introduction
II. Metaphysical Properties of Works
III. Motivations for Writing
IV. Criticisms of Works
V. Writing Styles
VI. Methodology
VII. Biblical References and Themes
VIII. Metrical Forms
IX. Man's Unworthiness
X. Summary
From the Paper "The works of Edward Taylor not only provide us with a glimpse into Puritan life of the 1600?s, they also give us a direct insight into the very heart and soul of the man who penned them. His works relate the Puritan emphasis on one's own spiritual examination of the soul, and well as the high moral standards the Puritans lived by. Although his style varies somewhat in his major works, his unbending love of God remains constant. His imagery not only allows the reader to view his words through a Puritan's eyes, but to also get a feel for what it meant to devote one's self totally to God. Taylor's reasons for writing were grounded in his own personal desire to communicate with God, to express his heartfelt love of God, and to prepare himself for sharing the Lord's Supper with his congregation. Like Herbert, Taylor's poetry expressed deep piety and love for Christ. Likewise, both authors express the view of Salvation as being completely reliant on God's grace rather than human merit (Rowe). (175)"
An overview of the life and theories of twentieth century sociologist, HerbertBlumer who maintained that human behavior is determined by social interaction.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 11 sources, 2002, $ 62.95
Abstract HerbertBlumer (1900-1987) was a pioneer in the field of sociology who was responsible for redefining the parameters of the inquiry process in the discipline. Central to his methodological approach was the conviction that all human behaviour - and, in particular, the field of sociological analysis - is determined by social interaction. Given that all human beings exist within a network of social interaction, Blumer argued that it is necessary for researchers to both interrogate their own position of study, as well as to obtain data by the study of the interactions of their subjects in real-world situations. In this context, as we shall see, the central focus of Blumer's life and work lay in both the theory and practice of industrialization.
Abstract This paper discusses the life and work of HerbertBlumer specifically as being a pioneer in the field of sociology who was responsible for defining the parameters of the inquiry process in the discipline.
Abstract This paper discusses the life and works of Welsh poet, George Herbert. The paper presents his work, "Easter Wings", explaining that Herbert clearly outlines his lifelong struggle between secular and religious life and physical and spiritual life. The paper describes the time period when Herbert lived and contends that his poetry reflected this difficult era.
From the Paper "George Herbert (1593-1633) lived during a tumultuous time in the history of Wales; there was much corruption and confusion about the roles of government and change was a fact of every day life. Herbert's life is encompassed in a period of what one author of Welsh history calls Recovery, Reorientation, and Reformation, in Wales 1415-1642. (Williams iii) It is within this time that Herbert reflects on the best way to live and the best way to reenter his place of origin. "
Abstract This paper explains that, by understanding the textual interpretation of the death with the poison tooth of the character Leto in Frank Herbert's novel "Dune", the reader can comprehend how the 'flesh' of human beings interacts with the metaphysical forms Leto sees before his death. The author points out that Herbert defines the struggle between abstract metaphysics through Leto's narrative, which is also present in how his son and others are constructed within the novel. The paper concludes that Herbert designed "Dune" to be a novel in which religiosity is used by human beings to create order in a highly unstable and chaotic universe.
From the Paper "At the end of the novel, Paul has finally conquered Shaddam IV of the House Corrino and taken over Arrakis. Thufir Hawat, his father's military trainer and also Paul's teacher, comes forth from the lines of people suspicious of being an enemy to Paul and his mother. Herbert's inference on the unstable and ever-changing nature of the universe in Leto's death statement become clear when Paul makes a comment about never having his back to the door--a lesson that Hawat taught him to protect himself from intruders."
Tags: superhuman, conflict, formlessness, religiosity, order
Abstract This paper presents a brief discussion of Sir Herbert Reed's classic book on effective English writing, which helps develop effective communication. The paper also includes information on the life and work of Herbert Reed.
From the Paper "Sir Herbert Read's book English Prose Style gives valuable insight into reading and writing English prose. One of the best features of this book is the excellent examples he provides, and graphic explanations of the dynamics of the examples."
This paper looks at how Herbert Simon's research and publications in the field of economic sciences have continued to influence the decision-making process of many managers in the business world.
Abstract This paper examines some of the different business theories that have been put forward by leading scholar, Herbert Simon. The paper details his life achievements in the areas of business, psychology, political science and information science. The author pays special attention of one of his books, "Administrative Behavior" and examines its influence on how business managers conduct themselves. Herbert Simon won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences and it is his work that continues to be used as the basis for analyzing a company's decision-making process.
From the Paper "Herbert Simon's qualifications are in the areas of political science, administration, psychology and information sciences yet his major contributions are based on economic theories. Simon applied economic theory to all situations where human beings make decisions including business situations. The difference of Simon's work is that he applied the ideas of psychology to economic theories, effectively adding the "human factor" which economists had ignored. As Simon noted "nothing is more fundamental in setting our research agenda and informing our research methods than our view of the nature of the human beings whose behavior we are studying" (Simon 1985, p303)."
Comparison of the speaking voices and the speaker's relationship with God in two different poems: "Sin" by George Herbert and "Holy Sonnet #1" by John Donne.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, 2002, $ 35.95
Abstract This paper compares two different poems. The devotional lyrics "Sin," by George Herbert, and "Holy Sonnet #1," by John Donne, differ radically in both their speaking voices and their representations of the relationship between the speaker and God. As this essay will argue, Donne's "Holy Sonnet" may be distinguished from Herbert's "Sin" by its profoundly personal and emotional speaking voice.
Abstract This paper explains that Herbert Hoover, who is remembered as a "do nothing President" because of his inability to respond adequately to the dire economic problems of the Great Depression that took place during his presidency, did take actions to intervene after the stock market crash of Black Tuesday but his "trickle down" economic theories were the wrong actions. The author points out that, consequently, Americans began to lose faith in their government when Hoover blithely referred to Black Tuesday as "a passing incident in our national lives." The paper relates that the Great Depression, Herbert Hoover's insufficient reaction to it and Franklin D. Roosevelt's resulting New Deal forever changed the relationship between the public and private sectors within the United States. The paper includes many quotations.
From the Paper "Average men and women could no longer even feed their families or secure anymore the basic necessities of life. Such widespread national misery led to FDR's election, by a landslide, in 1932, and to Hoover's dramatic defeat. Almost immediately, Roosevelt, as the new President, began pushing federal government toward a new, far more interventionist role. Roosevelt urged Congress to quickly pass the Emergency Banking Relief Act that would re-stabilize tottering U.S. banks. On March 9, 1933, it did so. That, however, was a mere prelude to Roosevelt's extensive New Deal legislation that slowly pulled the country out of the depression in the years leading up to World War II."
Abstract George Herbert Mead is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures of American sociology. His pioneering work in social psychology helped to establish the reputation of the Chicago School of Sociology. His teachings also laid the groundwork for the philosophy of pragmatism in the United States. This paper focuses on Mead's sociological theory, particularly his contributions to social psychology. The first part of the paper summarizes the key points of Mead's social theory, including an evaluation of his work. The next part then examines how Mead's work can be expanded into other areas of sociological inquiry and sees whether his theories continue to have relevance today.
From the Paper "Thus, for Mead, the individual "self" is actually a composite, a result of the reciprocal relationship between a person and his or her social environment. The "individual" self is actually developed in relation to the norms and mores prevailing in the person's social environment. The individual's ability to "internalize" the needs and attitudes of the greater society determines in a large part the roles he or she will assume in life. Through these roles, however, individuals are able to make their contributions to the entire system of social life."
Abstract This paper begins with an explanation of the Social Darwinism theory advocated by Herbert Spencer and derived from Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. The paper defines Social Darwinism as a social theory that promotes a society that allows natural selection of the fittest and suggests setting up a social system that extends no benefits to the weak or the ill. The paper points out what is wrong with this theory, examines why Spencer believed it would lead to the attainment of human perfection, and addresses the question of whether Spencer's views were scientific or the result of a social ideology.
From the Paper "Herbert Spencer intended to use Social Darwinism in order to propagate human perfection. An interference with the natural process of selection will alter the course of a perfect society. It is important to identify what interference is. In a society that tends to achieve perfection, any efforts made by any entity to better the state or prolong the existence of the imperfect will be considered as interference. Hence, the poor are one of the weak entities in a society when viewed under the lens of Social Darwinism. The government is the entity that may support/aid the poor to prolong and propagate its survival in the society. Herbert Spencer suggested that the government support or interference by providing aid to the poor will alter the course of a perfect human society by allowing the poverty to propagate. Spencer viewed this intervention as threat to a perfect society, hence opposed all government aid to the poor. In fact, Spence supported the laissez-faire system political and economic system in order to remove all support from the state to the weak and incompetent."
This paper discusses George Herbert's poem "The Collar", a direct complaint voiced by a bitter person to show his discord with the restraints, which bind him so tightly.
750 words (approx. 3 pages), 0 sources, 2005, $ 26.95
Abstract This paper explains that George Herbert expresses in his poem "The Collar" that the chains, which bind him, are self-evident with the collar he must wear and that he must come to the self-realization that he must change his thoughts or deny God. The author points out that the poem as a whole is about the cleric talking to himself and should not be perceived as a prayer. The paper relates that, as the poem progresses, the images of "collars and cages" and "rope and cable" appear, which, for the most part, are not harmful but hinder him in some respects.
From the Paper "The person of whom Herbert is writing wants to be free from his human condition and of the duties that the collar represents. Back in Herbert's day, "The Collar" was representative of a condition that represented himself, something on the line of being entrapped or of being hemmed in and he is speaking abstractly of himself where he wants to break loose. Therefore he says, "I struck the board, and cried, No more" showing his frustration over the matter. (1). This is a very dramatic, arrogant and overstated act."
Abstract This paper compares and contrasts Herbert Packer's two models of the justice system, the Due Process Model and the Crime Control Model. The paper argues that both are constitutional but have different goals and objectives.
Tags:Herbert Packer, Due Process Model, Crime Control Model
