Abstract On January 26, 1837 Michigan became the twenty-sixth state of the United States of America. Many individuals have left significant impressions on Michigan's history throughout the years. In particular, this paper examines five individuals that have had the greatest impact on the development of the state over the long run and whom have proved to be the most influential: B. Woodward, Lewis Cass, Hazen Pingree, Henry Ford, and Benny Gordy Jr.
From the Paper "Henry Ford was born in Michigan and grew up on a small farm in what is now Dearborn. Ford was born on July 30, 1863, living a typical childhood of someone from the nineteenth century. Ford was not too fond of school and showed at an early age an interest in mechanical things. He left school to find work in Detroit. He got a job working with machinery, focusing on engines, and married Clara Bryant in 1888. It wasn't until he left the Detroit Edison Illuminating Company that he focused his career on the auto industry. During his time at Edison Company he came up with a 'quadricycle', a four wheeled bicycled powered by an engine. He sold his 'quadricycle' to gain capitol for the Ford Motor Company. "
Abstract The paper shows that a distinct political revolution occurred between the Presidential Elections of 1824 and 1848. This change is often referred to as the Jacksonian Revolution or the rise of mass politics. It discusses how the beginnings of these changes are seen in 1824, but would not be institutionalized as a part of every election campaign until 1848. The paper shows that the most notable differences between the Presidential Elections of 1824 and 1848 were the use of party identifications or the partisan nature of the papers, the way that editors and people who wrote editorials to the papers argued their points and the development of early forms of polling and political endorsements.
From the Paper "During the 1824 Presidential Election there are few, if any, forms of polling, political endorsements, or advertisements, but they are all over the papers by the 1848 Presidential Election. Several unscientific polls are reported to the New York Herald regarding the 1848 Presidential Election during the six months leading up to the elections. ?Another Vote for Taylor ? On a late trip of the steamboat Herald, down the Illinois river, the vote for President was taken and stood as follows:- In the ladies? cabin, for Taylor 14; for Cass, 3. Gentlemen's cabin, for Taylor, 43; Cass, 23.? "
A paper which explores the the dynamics of Hollywood, as seen in Clifford Odets' play "The Big Knife" and Nathanael West's book "The Day of the Locust".
Abstract This paper is about the lie that is the Hollywood dream - the corruption and emptiness underneath the glitz and glamor of fame-seekers. It also explores how Hollywood and the public relate to each other - the public's need for excitement and drama found in the movies. The paper shows how the reality of Hollywood is seen through two works - a play called "The Big Knife" by Clifford Odet and Nathanael West's "The Day of the Locust." By analyzing the two main characters in these pieces of literature, the paper highlights the grim reality of the Hollywood machine.
From the Paper "Fame, fortune, glitter and glamour lure many into Hollywood basket of dreams and promises. But for many blinded by the glimmer, they soon discover that it's all an elaborate illusion. Sunshine, fruit trees, and a place where anything is possible, dreams come true and happy endings proves to be nothing but an empty wasteland of corruption, greed and shattered dreams. The dream factory turns out to be more like a filth-factory. Very few of the faceless millions ever break into the "big time" and ever see the promised money, fortune and fame. Those "lucky" few who do make it big, see their name up in lights, make millions and are hailed as sex idols either become one of the corrupt themselves or find themselves trapped in the nasty web of lies, deceit, falsehood and cruelty. This is exactly what happens to Charlie Cass in Clifford Odets? The Big Knife and Faye Greener in Nathanael West's The Day of the Locust. Odets and West clearly map out the hellish reality of buying into the Hollywood illusion, it's devastating effects, and the dynamic relationship between Hollywood and the public that feeds the fire and keeps the inferno burning."
Abstract This paper discusses the nature of violence. The author reviews some of the relevant literature and summarizes two case studies. The literature cited includes history, psychology, anthropology, and sociology. One of the case studies examines the Waorani, a primitive South American tribe, and the other looks at the Pashtun, a people in Asia. The writer concludes that while violence and warfare can be controlled, they are innate characteristics of all human beings, regardless of culture.
Table of Contents
I. Discussion
II. Methodology
III. Literature
IV. Cass Study: The Waorani
V. Case Study: The Pashtuns
VI. Conclusion
From the Paper "Violence and warfare are prevalent throughout the world today and have been since recorded history. According to the Center for Global Nonviolence, the United States is an exceptionally violent nation. Throughout the world in the twentieth century, there were over 200 wars resulting in 78 million deaths (Douglass). In addition, many societies in the world experience violence at an individual level through such activities as crime and domestic violence (Scheff and Retzinger). The prevalence of violence among humans begs the question, is violence innate in human beings, regardless of cultural differences? Are we "hardwired" for war? I will explore these questions to determine if violence is part of our makeup or if it is a learned behavior."
Tags: nature, human, war, nonviolence, peace, waorani, pashtun
Abstract This paper summarizes George Eliot's work "Silas Marner" explaining that one of its most prominent themes is that wealth corrupts. The paper discusses the characters in the story and shows how Eliot uses their circumstances to convey the message that society has a twisted definition of success and that the elite classes tend to lack a real moral conscience.
From the Paper "Silas is depicted as a quiet, ordinary man with a "loving nature" (pg. 61). The similarities between Silas and the characters of Dolly Winthrop and Mr. Macey, are emphasized through the advice and companionship they extend to Silas and Eppie, and to any member of the community which might be in need. Thus Silas' reward for his gentle thoughtfulness is to be surrounded by others of the same exemplary character. At the same time, Godfrey Cass is surrounded by those who are as unscrupulous and emotionally devoid as he is, meaning both characters are essentially getting what they deserve."
