Abstract
This paper studies muscle cars and their accompanying culture. It details the emergence of muscle cars in the 1960's and how the industry met the public needs, and their fall in the 1970's. It concludes that the enforcement of government emissions standards, combined with the switch to lower octane gasoline eventually lead to the death of the muscle car.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Industry
Individuality
Muscle Cars Emerge
The End of an Era
Conclusion
Interview

From the Paper
"Car culture has been around as long as the automobile. For over 100 years the automobile has been an icon in American history and in people's lives. People have a long history of defining themselves by the car they drive, and judging others in this same way. What you drive can mean different things to different people, but it always means something. It reflects financial and social status, as well as personal expression. For people who wanted to be thought of as sexy, bold, and fast the muscle car was the answer. After the end of World War II, Americans became obsessed with the automobile. Suddenly, cars become more than just tools, more for just transportation they became identity to some people. People were what they drove. "It was only natural that such a state of devotion to an inanimate/animate object should lead to a prominent sub-culture of super-fanatics." (Anselmi, 1984) That love of the automobile became the catalyst for securing its place into pop culture and ultimately what has been the driving force behind the auto industry ever since. The muscle car was conceived by this driving force."

Tags:car, culture, muscle, hot, rodders, 1960's, 1970's, government, automobile

Abstract
This essay, entitled is an attempt to assess the modern culture as it influence that it has on the day-to-day life of the write, who has an awareness of the influence of the culture, but not control over that influence. The essay finds the modern culture is pervasive, everywhere, so that there is no real chance of avooidng the culture.

From the Paper
MODERN AMERICAN POPULAR CULTURE Personal computer Coffee cup, with residue of creamer and sugar Stainless steel flatware spoon, from a set from Bed Bath & Beyond Keys on key ring with fob with keyless entry to car My dad's car - 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse (he lets me use it). Music CDs: Stones: Beggars Banquet; Stevie Nicks: Shangri La Monthly sheet of coupons good for discounts at Arby's Gas station at the traffic signal , many cars on the cross-street Bus-stop shelter, with large ads for cell-phones, real estate

Tags:culture, car, dvds

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This paper discusses the Ford Motor Company and its place in the American culture, including its beginnings with Henry Ford, its dominance of the auto industry. The paper also explored Ford's place along with the other members of the 'Big 3,' and its future as impacted by globalization and emissions regulations. The paper includes an outline and copies of sources used.

From the Paper
"While Ford-along with the rest of the auto industry-has long ruled America's economy shaped the country's development and influenced American culture and social mores it now faces the challenges of globalization that all automakers are facing in the 21st century. (Emmons) Ford, a leading manufacturer of cars and trucks, B Popular models-Thunderbirds and Mustangs C Ford a part of the Detroit Big D Sales increase in over II Ford suffering the effects of globalization..."

Tags:Ford Motor Company, car, auto industry, Detroit, Big 3, air pollution, emissions standards, globalization, Lee Iacocca, Ralph Nader, Henry Ford, outline, copies of sources

Abstract
This paper explains the key point that Grant McCracken makes in his book "Culture and Consumption" is that consumerism is a way of creating meaning. The author praises McCracken for pointing out the important role that consumerism can play in creating meaning, to the point of even helping people to define who they are. The paper concludes that this book is very unusual because (1) it has an unusual layout and "architecture", which renders it more accessible, (2) it tackles head-on the ubiquitous intellectual snobbery that belittles consumerism and consumers and (3) it opens up new ways to look at history and contemporary culture, which enables the reader to see meanings that were otherwise invisible. The paper includes some long quotations.

From the Paper
"Later, taking an entirely different but certainly related tack, McCracken comments on the concept of meaning-creation within the context of advertising - or more specifically, celebrity endorsement. He notes that there are two accepted, related and oft-used explanatory models for the success of celebrity endorsement in promoting products. One is that of source-credibility, and the other is that of source-attractiveness. As an example, we would believe Tiger Woods if he endorsed a certain brand of golf clubs, as we believe he knows what he is talking about - he has source-credibility."

Tags:layout, cars, home, fearless, source-credibility

Abstract
In this article, the writer defines and describes organizational culture driven by safety within a healthcare organization and the role of a blame-free environment within the organization used to promote safe and effective clinical care outcomes. The writer points out that with medical errors as the eighth leading cause of death in the United States--causing more deaths than breast cancer, car accidents or AIDS--healthcare leaders are looking for the right approach to the challenge of patient safety. The writer explains that a safety culture can be defined as the set of values, beliefs, and norms about what is important, how to behave, and what attitudes are appropriate when it comes to patient safety in a healthcare environment. The writer concludes that to reduce the occurrence of healthcare errors, an environment that fosters information sharing and interdisciplinary root cause analyses - not one of accusation and retribution is crucial to the success of any quality improvement initiative.

Outline:
Introduction
Safety Culture
Non-Punitive Environment
Error Management
Ethics of a Non-Punitive Environment
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In healthcare there are several types of errors, such as near misses. Near Misses are errors that almost caused harm but did not. Near misses are often under-reported because, no harm, no foul. Adverse events include injuries that cause harm, prolonged lengths of stay due to hospital acquired complications, death, and unanticipated outcomes stemming from failure to perform a necessary treatment or intervention. By understanding human nature, no one makes an error on purpose and fear of punishment is a common reaction to making a mistake. An organization that promotes a non-punitive environment uses a root cause analyses to identify possible causes for the error, such as understanding factors that impact human performance and causes of human error. Workplace conditions that can impact human performance include reliance on memory, noise, temperature, lighting, too many hand-offs, stress and excessive noise. Human errors occur because of inattention, memory lapse, poorly designed equipment, exhaustion, and lack of training and knowledge. Errors are not disclosed because of fear of consequences to self or others, fear of being sued, the effort required to report errors including not knowing how to report errors, and lack of tools and resources to report errors. The reporting system used to report errors is a key component to error management. The error reporting system must be easy to use, not disruptive to workflow, and standardized. Error management is using all available resources and data to understand the causes of errors and take appropriate actions, such as policy change, procedural changes and training to reduce incidence of error."

Tags:quality, patient, systems, professional

Abstract
The paper explains that although the new vehicle technologies such as hybrid electric automobiles and diesel-electric buses and trucks are lauded as important tools in the fight against global warming and rising fuel costs, they also pose new challenges and risks. The paper then discusses the social and cultural issues that any changing technology faces in the market. The paper also looks at the many other concerns with the technology and the design used in hybrid cars. The paper concludes that educating the public and ensuring that good safety standards are observed can help ensure that the new auto technology will prove to be safe for all concerned.

Outline:
Introduction
Discussion
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The trend to save the environment for future generations while at the same time maintain our current lifestyle has proved to be a constant struggle. One of the most discussed and debated issue of modern time is the increased use of petroleum based products for automobiles. Cars are considered consumer goods. There is an expectation then, that autos will be updated within three to five years. Automobiles are run using an internal combustion (IC) engine that burn hydrocarbons to generate energy that helps move the vehicle. Currently, the two most commonly used hydrocarbons are gasoline and diesel."

Tags:petroleum, combustion, oil, efficiency, automobiles, diesel, environment

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In this article, the writer notes that globalization in the twenty-first century is having an enormous and obvious impact on the world in both political and economic spheres. The writer further notes that the debate as to whether effects of globalization, politically and economically, will be positive or negative is charged, but is also simplified by the tangibility of both of those spheres. The writer maintains that it is futile to believe that any outcome of the globalization of communications and information will be disastrous and lead to either an American cultural imperialism, or a warring set of resistant cultures. The writer concludes that predictions of extreme and disastrous outcomes of globalization are perhaps, in part, fabrications and paranoia from the political unconscious and maintains that perhaps one feels guilty that one is living and thriving in the boom of globalization and feels responsible for whatever potentially disastrous consequences that proceed from it.

Outline:
Introduction
The Fear of Sameness
The Fear of the Other
Hybrids Are Not Just Good Cars
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The alternative that Benjamin Barber predicts to the McWorld scenario is that of the jihad scenario, or a world of cultural polarization. It would be attributed to a resistance in parts of the world who would resist assimilation into foreign or Western culture and ideas, and its outcomes also wouldn't necessarily be all dangerous. While peoples would be fragmented across cultural lines, it could increase a sense of solidarity and community in those cultures.
"Cultural polarization could also lead to a fear of the other, and lead cultures to feel threatened by one another."

Tags:consumerism, uniformity, polarization, common, behaviors

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This paper discusses an idea of opening a business in Japan. The paper shows that one first needs to understand the Japanese culture and society. Many Westerners try to "go it alone" and without proper research, their ideas often fail, but with good planning, it is possible to open a successful car wash in Kobe, Japan.
Place
Promotion
Product
Price

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"There are a great deal of factors that need to be considered when evaluating business expansion into Japan. The business culture of Japan is very different to that of the Western world. Tradition and culture are as deeply set in business as they are in everyday life. To put yourself in a competitive position in the Japanese economy, you must first understand the unusual rules of the economy. Culture and tradition must be understood fully, before conducting the expansion."

Tags:business, opportunity, culture, marketing

Abstract
The following paper examines how British youth changed the face of modern Britain completely. Issues of women's liberation, fashion revolutions, pirate radios and standard of living are discussed

From the Paper
"This was a grey time, with British youth consoling themselves with their dreams, and with pale imitations of the delights and images which they saw on the big screen of life for kids in America. These young Americans would be driving their Chevvies, wearing the latest, smartest clothes, having fun and spending money like it was going out of fashion. The British youths could also hear the latest wild and 'exotic' Rock 'N Roll sounds coming from the States. British teens did not have the spending power of their counterparts - certainly not the vast choice that was available to American youngsters."

Tags:money, life, fashion, carnaby, rock, n', roll, cars, radios, parents, boys, girls, jeans, uniforms, lifestyle

Abstract
This essay explores the social symbolism that is involved with cars and argues that cars are used by many individuals as status symbols. More specifically, the paper asserts that cars are used to convey a wide range of information about the identity and position in society of the person driving the car. The paper maintains that cars are not just vehicles, they are status symbols. They actually represent two different things. On a very general level they represent economic wealth. On a second level they represent masculinity, power and vitality. The writer concludes that cars, like many aspects of material culture, are used to create identities.

From the Paper
"What this means is that we often use products to create identities for ourselves. For example, someone wishing to be thought of as a sports fanatic will buy clothing based on sports teams. This means that consumer products become symbols for who we think we are or at the very least who we want people to think we are.
"The question that must be asked at this point is how do cars fit into this symbolic framework? Cars require a large number of resources to operate. A whole range of lifestyles and industries have developed that are directly connected to cars. Probably one of the most important developments has been the creation of suburbs."

Tags:material, possession, consumerism, products