Abstract This paper compares plant breeding in the traditional mode and that in the genetic mode and presents the final comparison of the two and importance.
Abstract In this paper the writer discusses aspects relating to the Basset Hound. The writer looks at the breed of dog and its origin. This essay discusses the personality and skills of the Basset Hound. In this article, the writer explores the health problems of this type of dog. The paper also suggests the type of family most appropriate for this breed of dog.
From the Paper "This paper is a history of the basset hound. This low-slung sad-eyed dog that was originally bred as a French hunting hound and later became a favorite in Britain and America. The basset's personality and typical characteristics have made it a good family pet and despite some health problems common to the breed, have helped establish its general popularity. Basset hounds have even entered the general culture through characters on television and in advertising. This distinctive dog continues to be a sought-after breed attracting its websites and chat rooms ... "
Abstract The paper examines whether the fact that Arabian horses have fewer bones means that they are superior horses. The writer proposes that their superiority is subjective. The paper explains how the Arabian has fewer bones, with many horse experts and breeders preferring the Arabian. The paper analyzes whether the fewer-boned horse has advantages over the other horses in the field.
From the Paper "One of the things that allows the Arabian to be very good at endurance riding is the fact that the hind legs are "remarkably free" in their ability to move and be limber, Edwards explains in the book. The tail of the Arabian is set very high in the croup, and while moving, the tail of the Arabian "is carried arched and well up," a point horse experts notice when discussing the style which the horse shows while running."
An analysis of cooperative breeding, a system in which animals in addition to parents help raise offspring - a behavior found in many bird species living in warm countries.
2,820 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 10 sources, 1999, $ 83.95
From the Paper "Cooperative breeding in birds is not randomly distributed, rather it is concentrated in certain families. This supports the idea that there may be a common basis to this behavior in birds. Throughout the year they reside on defended territories yet they aren"t confined to a single habitat or a particular diet. (Skutch, 256). Some questions that arise from this behavior are why individuals who are not parents help rear other individuals, and from this what are some costs and benefits for all the organisms in question" The answers to these questions will enable us to get a better picture of cooperative breeding and the role of "helping" in several bird species across the world."
Abstract This paper evaluates how this process plays a vital role in the survival and maintenance of endangered species. The author reports that captive breeding programs can bring back rare animals from the edge of extinction through the use of correct husbandry and management techniques.
Abstract The author of this paper relates that in studying women's lives in the intersection of multiple identities and communities, she has found that the the most vivid presentation of these issues comes from novels. The paper specifically focuses on Maria Campbell's novel, "Half-Breed." It describes the plot of the story and the way that Campbell portrays the struggles of the female protagonist in the plot.
From the Paper "It seems to me that with the intersection of multiple identities and communities that many women must juggle in their daily lives, it is important that each woman award herself the importance of her own identity, as a work in progress. It is not enough to react to a static or changing environment. In some ways, Margaret in Harriet's Daughter is an inspiration with regards to this issue, because she is always dreaming and planning the change that would be right for her. Of course, she is young and did not have to face the pressures of a violent spouse or motherhood, or even poverty. As a child, her problems were considerably less acute than Maria's. And yet it seems important to recognise that if a woman envisions herself with new standards and new expectations, then she has a better chance to see her future unfold favourably."
This paper examines the work "With the Old Breed" by E.B. Sledge that the American and Japanese war culture and views at the time of the battles at Peleliu and Okinawa.
Abstract This paper summarizes and reviews E.B. Sledge's work "With the Old Breed", and relates that it is Sledge's first-hand account of the atrocities of the Pacific Theater. The paper discusses Sledge's explanation for the intense mutual hatred developed between the Japanese and the Americans and notes that he goes through a number of evolutionary stages with respect to his views on war, as a representative of American culture's perceptions of war. The paper also maintains that the book is, if anything, an anti-war book and that Sledge is a compassionate and understanding individual who understood that the conditions under which the soldiers met excused them from personal blame.
From the Paper " It is an inherent element of every war that the soldiers on each side are indoctrinated and propagandized to be lieve that the enemy is sub-human, animalistic, treacherous and brutal. To dehumanize the enemy in such a way makes it easier for soldiers of the other side to kill such enemy with as little hesitation or regret as possible. In the case of the Japanese and the Americans, however, the dehum anization was more intense because it was fueled by the soldiers' willingness to the terms. War was "sold" to both sides as a means whereby the "good" soldiers fulfilled a mission to kill the "bad" soldiers. Both sides were taught that the other side was so evil and brutal that it would be better to die than to be captured. Such an attitude creates much fear, but it also creates soldiers who are will ing to kill in order to survive, in order to avoid being cap tured and tortured."
Abstract This paper examines life as mixed race (Native-European) woman in Canada through two books: Half-Breed (a biography) and In Search of April Raintree (a novel). It points out the contrasts and comparisons between the two works. It also examines their conclusions, and the validity of the 'healing' that ends each work.
Abstract Eugenics is the practice of improving the human race by means of selective breeding. Motivated by the rediscovery of Mendelian genetics in the early 1900s, the eugenics movement peaked in the 1920s. During this time period, many scientific papers were published, aiming to show that social disorders had genetic origins and that selective breeding could improve society as a consequence. This paper shows that while the field of eugenics had its foundations within Mendelian genetics, it suffered from subjective interpretation of data and a lack of consideration of non-genetic factors such as environmental influences. These scientific flaws within eugenics contributed to its refutation. All research is quoted from primary sources.
From the Paper "In addition to the inherent bias of many intelligence tests, the interpretations of such tests were subjective as well. In Davenport's Jamaican study, he finds that the Black population scores higher on arithmetic, and Whites score higher in grammar. He claims that Blacks score lower on grammar tests because "Blacks seemed inferior to the Whites in ability to criticize absurd sentences and make practical judgment." What then, accounts for the ability of the Black group to perform in arithmetic?"
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses a small breed of dog by the name of the Maltese. The writer explains that contrary to the name, it is believed that these dogs did not originate in the island of Malta, as their existence have been dated further back in history. The writer notes that the Maltese existed back in history to the days of Aristotle and that they exist today as house pets. Further, the writer points out that they will continue to exist in the future with proper breeding.
From the Paper "Looking for a small dog for a pet? The Maltese is a small dog that is capable in living in small apartments or out in the country. People often assume that the Maltese came from the Island of Malta, but they actually date back farther in history than this. Maltese are wonderful as pets for most families. Maltese may date back at far as 6000 B.C. or eight thousand years ago. "Although the exact origins of the breed are debated today the fact remains that Darwin, himself, the Father of the Theory of Evolution, placed it at about 6000 B.C. - eight thousand years ago"."
Abstract A presentation of a case against eugenics. The writer tries to prove that most of the arguments put forward by the supporters of eugenics were racially motivated and based on false or doubtful premises. The possibility of the pseudo-science making a comeback is also discussed.
From the Paper "The "father" of modern eugenics is believed to be Sir Francis Galton, an English scientist and a cousin of Charles Darwin, who first coined the term eugenics in 1883. (?Eugenics,? Britannica, 2002). Galton believed that arranged marriages between men of distinction and women of wealth would produce a gifted race. Galton propounded his theory of eugenics until his death in 1910. Even before eugenics was so infamously used as an excuse by the Nazis to carry out a systematic extermination of the Jews, the Gypsies, the handicapped, and the ?feeble-minded,? it had found a ready audience, most notably in the USA. The influential American Eugenic Society (AES) was founded in the US in 1926. It campaigned for sterilization laws that were passed by more than half the states for compulsory sterilization of the insane, retarded, and the epileptic citizens of the country in the 1930s. Restrictions were also placed on the immigration into the country by people of "inferior" stock such as Greeks, Italians and Eastern Europeans through the efforts of eugenecists. (?Eugenics,? Britannica, 2002)."
Abstract Terrorism is an assertion of the will of a very few over the many. It is a protest, an attempt to gain power and influence, and an expression of cultural anger. Palestinian terrorists have been blowing themselves up in crowds of Israelis for decades. Theirs is an expression of protest against the very existence of the Israeli state. Terrorism is, then, a multi-faceted expression of violence against another party. The commonality is that some element of the cultures that generate terrorism makes the act of destroying innocent lives. It is the purpose of this paper to examine how a culture, particularly that found in some areas of the Islamic world, can breed terrorism.
Abstract This paper is on "Humanism, Democracy, and Imperialism". It discusses why humanistic values tend to flourish in democratic societies like ancient Athens and the modern western world and under what circumstances do democracy and humanism breed imperialistic attitudes and ambitions? For evidence it discusses in incidents, personalities from fifth-century Athens (from Thucydides history of the Peloponnesian War and one incident or personality in modern western history).
Abstract This three-page undergraduate paper discusses the Labrador Retriever and Chow breeds of dog in terms of comparing and contrasting their characteristics and physical features, and relates those elements to the author's half Chow and half Lab dog Tatum.
Abstract This paper discusses issues of race and the struggle for identity, which are at the heart of Trethewey's four poems. The author points out that, by employing skilfully techniques of imagery, symbolism and metaphor, and by utilizing concrete details, Trethewey is able to communicate effectively the difficulties she experiences as a so-called ?mixed breed". The paper relates that, in "Flounder", which is about a fish, the title also means to struggle awkwardly as one moves, again illustrating Trethewey's struggle with her own identity.
From the Paper "For instance, in the poem ?White Lies,? her play on words is extremely effective, as she lies about being white. These lies, Trethewey tell us, are told "in a black place", which illustrate what her mother has told her about her race. Clearly, Trethewey's mother told her daughter she was black, even though she did not look it. The poet is able to express her confusion over the matter when she can tell others she is white and get away with it--not to mention when others automatically assume she is white, as the classmate does when she holds her hand in an act of unity."
