Abstract The paper presents a strategic analysis of the Frank Buck Zoo in Gainesville, Texas, suggesting some of the ways that the zoo can raise money and renovate its structure to prepare for the future. The paper discusses ways of increasing income and visitors noting some of the efforts already being made. The paper recommends more effort for the near future so as to make the zoo more solvent and stronger.
From the Paper "The Frank Buck Zoo in Leonard park, Gainesville, Texas has reached a crossroads, facing closure after 50 years or a better future with a better plan for bringing in enough money to operate the zoo, increase the reach into the community and provide for a future for the park and its visitors. The zoo started as an outgrowth of the Gainesville Community Circus that used the town as a winter base and training ground, but the circus closed in 1948. The animals were transferred to the new zoo and housed in small cages, allowing zoo visitors to get close enough to toss food to the animals. Over the years, the size of the zoo and the number of animals housed there have increased. But things began to change in the 1990s, leading to the current concern about the future of the zoo."
Abstract This paper discusses how Lee M. Silver's "Remaking Eden" and Dr. Leon R. Kass's "Life, Liberty, and the Defense of Dignity" provide differing perspectives on the applicability of the case of "Buck vs. Bell" to today's society. It explains how, in "Buck vs. Bell", eugenics and Social Darwinism spurred a Supreme Court decision that allowed forced sterilization. The writer explains that, in "Remaking Eden," the perspective of Silver effectively argues that the case of "Buck vs. Bell" is not at all applicable to genetic issues today. It discusses how Silver's optimistic stance on genetic engineering seems to indicate that human inventiveness and ingenuity will allow humans to successfully use genetic technologies to improve the world. In contrast, Kass's perspective suggests that the case of "Buck vs. Bell" is highly applicable to genetic issues today.
From the Paper "There is more to the case of Buck vs. Bell than the simple misunderstanding of genetic principles, however. The sterilization of Carrie Buck and others like her was guided by society's belief that those who were deficient or inferior should not be allowed to reproduce in order to improve the human species. In Carrie Buck's case, it seems that "feeblemindedness" was the justification for her sterilization, but that other factors may have been at play. Carrie was young and presumably unmarried, and thus likely violated many social norms. Here, we see that Carrie's forced sterilization was driven by a number of factors, including a misunderstanding of genetics, her lack of adherence to social 'norms', and the desire to improve the human species through eugenics and Social Darwinism."
Abstract In this article, the writer notes that 'Worked to the Bone' by Pem Davidson Buck is subtitled 'Race, Class, Power, & Privilege in Kentucky' and this neatly sums up the focus of her work. The writer discusses that Buck, by training an anthropologist, embarks upon a critical examination of the construction of social and economic privilege in Kentucky in racial terms. The writer points out that Buck resides and works in the two counties she studies, thus she provides a personal and intimate as well as a scholarly overview of what she calls the false lie of 'trickle up' economics in the region. The writer concludes that Buck's work is an important contribution to literature about racial 'construction' in America, and it is particularly interesting because it is told from the point of view of whites, yet condemns white privilege.
From the Paper "Although in Kentucky the privileged classes are white, not all whites are privileged. This is what is particularly noxious about how white class privilege is constructed. When the South was settled in the 1600s, the poorest white colonists were persuaded by the elites that it was also in their interests to create a system of slavery defining blacks as inferior. Rebellions like Bacon's Rebellion in the 1670s were put down through a false system of granting minor privileges to the poor because of their whiteness, like the ownership of small plots of land and greater access to voting rights.
"Because blacks were so oppressed white upon white class oppression seemed as bad, relatively speaking, because at least poor whites had the benefits of whiteness, and more rights than slaves. This system of racial injustice created a state of false consciousness amongst poor, free whites, as poor whites identified with aristocratic individuals who actually advanced policies against the poor's economic interests."
Abstract This paper takes a look at Pearl S. Buck's work, 'The Good Earth'. According to the paper, Buck's masterpiece won her the Pulitzer Prize and helped her to win the Nobel Prize in literature a few years later. Much of the acclaim came from her very delicate handling of the oppression of women in turn of the century China.
From the Paper "When the couple's third child is born, also a girl, it is during a time a famine, which was preceded by the birth of the first girl. This brings Wang Lung to suspect that girls are a bad omen. He discovers, however, evidence that O-lan killed the infant because it would have been too taxing on the family to feed it. Wang Lung leaves the body to be eaten by a starving dog: "He had scarcely put the burden down before a famished, wolfish dog hovered almost at once behind him . . . 'It is better as it is,' he muttered to himself, and for the first time was wholly filled with despair," (Buck 86). So although Wang Lung realizes that it is better that his baby girl is dead for the entire family, it still breaks his heart."
Abstract The paper analyzes the book which is an exploration into the history of African-American images in the film industry, from silent films to 20th Century blockbusters. The paper shows how Bogle discusses the type casting of blacks into the categories described in the book's title, as well as how he takes his investigation deeper into an examination of the American film industry as a whole, and addresses social, historical, and cultural contexts in which we must examine all screen productions.
From the Paper "Bogle provides much-needed insight into the origins of black film characters. First appearing on the screen in 1903, the "blackface" had already become the standard representation of the African-American on stage. Character typing and stereotyping began early in Hollywood; by the 1920s the major "boxes" to which black characters could fit had been created and, according to Bogle, still remain. At first it seemed that the author would overanalyse and generalize each role just to make it fit one of the ?boxes.? But soon it became obvious that Bogle, rather than placing modern politically correct interpretations on decades-old films, makes clear what should be obvious even to the occasional filmgoer."
This paper is in essay form and explores the question "What is great art?" by using a definition given by Bernard Shaw ?Great art can never be anything else but didactic.?
Abstract The author, based on Bernard Shaw's didactic statement, evaluates five "great" literary works in search of the answer: F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby", Pearl S. Buck's "The Good Earth", Shaw's "Pygmalion", Annie Dillard's "The Writing Life" and Bauby's memoir, "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly". The author concludes that Shaw's argument has validity only in regards to literature but didacticism alone does not make anything great.
From the Paper "Pearl S. Buck's classic, The Good Earth, is a work of great art that seems to defy Shaw's contention. It is a book whose greatness is attributed to the story of a family's perseverance through the barren land of china as they made their way through the dregs of society surviving famine, working for nothing, watching loved ones die, allowing their home to be ravaged, reviving their land?the story of a family's champion over life."
Abstract This essay traces the philosophical and psychological basis of the narrative. The importance of the contrast between the city and the country is noted. It focuses primarily, however, on the realization of inner savagery and the sublime nature of the complete surrender to "The Call of the Wild for Buck" in his journey of self-realization.
Abstract This paper discusses how the opening chapters of novels are always crucial components, not usually because they deal with major events, but because they introduce the elements that the remainder of the novel will build on and how James Joyce's "Ulysses" is no exception to this. It looks at how the first chapter introduces the major elements that the rest of the novel will build on by presenting material that raises questions and how these questions then become the driving force for the remainder of the novel, where the reader seeks answers to them. It analyzes how the major elements introduced in the first chapter are the characters of Buck Mulligan and Stephen Dedalus, the major problem of Stephen Dedalus, and the setting. It also shows how the first chapter establishes the style of the novel, which sets the tone for the remainder of the novel, and how it also contributes to establishing the themes of the novel. The most important style elements in the first chapter are language, imagery, and mood.
From the Paper "While no major events take place in the opening chapters, it remains an important one because it introduces the elements that will play out as the novel continues. In relation to the rest of the novel, the opening chapter raises a series of questions that the reader expects the remainder of the novel to build on. The full significance of many of these events are not apparent in the opening chapter, but they reveal their importance as the novel progresses. These elements introduced include the characters of Buck Mulligan and Stephen Dedalus, the major problem of Stephen Dedalus, and the setting. Each of these will now be considered in turn, both describing how they are presented in the opening chapter, and how this links to the remainder of the novel."
Abstract This paper discusses the book "Mollies Job: A Story of Life and Work on the Global Assembly Line," by William M. Adler, about a black woman from the South who migrates to Paterson for a job as an assembly line worker in a Universal plant and how Universal is bought out by MagneTek. Specifically, it examines whether the company's metamorphosis from Universal to MagneTek was inevitable because of the global economy, the rush on Wall Street to make a quick buck and the free trade agreement that allowed companies to move operations to low-cost factories in Mexico. It shows how Universal was doomed as soon as it decided to move part of the operations to Mississippi due to costs ? it lost the allegiance of its employees, and then there was nowhere to go but down.
From the Paper "Management changed drastically from the early years of Universal to the buy-out by MagneTek, Inc. When Universal first began in the 50s, businesses were still small enough to think of their employees as family, and treat them as such. They paid decent wages and expected a decent product. By the 80s, when the buy-out occurred, companies were simply grist for the Wall Street mill. If they made enough profits to keep their stockholders happy, they were successful, and if not, they were sold off again and again in the quest for more money and a better bottom line."
Abstract By the year 2005, more than 60 percent of the American workforce will be women. However, the questions remain: What part of that percentage will be managers? And, does the "glass ceiling" really exist?To determine if the "glass ceiling" is, indeed, real, this analysis focuses on that question. The paper examines one industry -- commercial airlines and examines the role of women at Delta Airlines in the United States and Air France in France.
From the Paper "It is apparent that the lack of women in senior management positions in both airlines is a confirmation of Adler and Izraeli's 1988 seminal study that detailed corporate opinions of dealing with the two contrasting views of male-female management "equity," assuming a similarity between male and female contributions, and ?complementary contribution," assuming a noted difference between male and female management contributions. The challenge, say the authors, is for the corporation to strive to recognize the value of these differences (Adler & Izraeli, 1988)."
Tags: discrimination, Joan, Juliet, Buck, Sharon, I., Wibbem
Abstract Today the mentally retarded, along with other disabled residents of America, are encouraged to live full lives, as well as be educated to the best of their ability. Over the past years the styles, methods and pedagogical strategies for teaching profoundly mentally retarded people have changed dramatically in some areas and remained stationary in others. This paper looks at the history of teaching these special pupils. It examines how these methods have changed and how their needs are catered for in the present educational system.
From the Paper "The assessments for students include many tests including standardized IQ tests, achievement tests and vocational assessments. The IEP team then convenes to determine the goals for the school year that the student will try and achieve. The goals are listed in the IEP along with any accommodations that will be needed for the student to attain each goal at the percentage of success that the team has targeted. The accommodations can range from special books and technological assistance to having an aid to assist in their getting through the class each day."
Abstract This paper explains that three of the essays are discussions of specific books: (1) "Addressing the Family "in Pearl Buck's book "The Good Earth;" (2)"The Role of Women" in "The Death of Woman Wang", and (3) "The Japanese Today" by Edwin O. Reischauer and Marius B. Jansen. The fourth essay evaluates an exhibit of Japanese art at a NY museum, "Addressing Asian Art from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York."
Abstract This paper is a critical analysis of the theme of "the primordial wilderness" in Jack London's novel, Call of the Wild. The theme of the paper concentrates on whether the character of Buck willingly heeds the call of the wilderness or is driven to experience it out of necessity.
Abstract This paper analyzes the Duke of Buckingham in Shakespeare's "Richard III".The Duke was a clever, power-hungry and ambitious opportunist who supported the most dominant people in the country. When Richard was trying to be king of England, the Duke of Buckingham supported his evil schemes to punish the innocent in order to seize power. Later, the Duke of Bucking showed intelligence, wisdom and compassion when he refused to support the killing of more innocent soul during Richard's reign.
Abstract This paper discusses how political theatre in the 1960s, for all that it bucked convention and challenged the mores of society, was also deeply concerned with creating mythologies and moralities that would be comprehensible both within the scope of history and of the moment. It looks at how this can be seen as especially true in the work of Luis Valdez and the "El Treato Campesino" and Schumann's "Bread and Puppet Theater".
From the Paper "The 1960s (beginning in the mid 1950s) were a time of massive decolonization of third world nations and of the broader human spirit. ?"The 60s was, then, the period in which all these 'natives' became human beings, and this internally as well as externally... 'minorities,' marginals, and women -- fully as much as its external subjects." (Jameson, 181) Radical theater at this time was much concerned with the creation of new identities and the just-emerging voices of minorities that had never been heard before in the mainstream discourse. It is against this background which one may set Luis Valdez's radical political Chicano theater. "The 60s also saw the emergence of a new historical subjects, or at least groups that constituted themselves as subjects on the basis, for instance, of sex and race. Having formed social movements, these subjects contested institutional spaces but also declared a sort of counter-hegemony to the dominant social and ideological power." "
