Abstract Dementia coexisting with depression increases the challenges for the elderly and their caregivers. Pharmacological, behavioral, or social support interventions may delay the need for nursing home placement or institutionalization. This paper examines how the best approach to treatment is a combination of therapies which may provide help and support to the caregiver as well as manage symptoms. It proposes a study to determine whether patients with coexisting depression and dementia can be effectively treated with less inpatient care.
Outline
Introduction
Background and Significance
Preliminary Studies
Research Methodology
Human Subjects Protocol
Administration and Timetable
Limitations of this Study
From the Paper "Dementia associated with depression increases challenges for the elderly and their caregivers. Many individuals with AD become depressed because they are aware of loosing their cognitive abilities and because of life circumstances and environmental changes. Research studies continue to work towards developing a cure or treatment strategies for AD and related dementias; however, depression often goes undiagnosed. Depression coexisting with dementia accelerates loss of autonomy (Ritchie & Lovestone, 2002, p. 8). Undiagnosed depression in people with AD and other dementias is a problem, especially since depression is treatable."
Abstract The writer proposes that nature and society have not always peacefully coexisted; while one cannot argue that nature does not support mankind's existence, throughout much of early history mankind dominated over nature rather than lived synergistically within the context of natural society. The paper explores how ideas about nature, society and their interconnection have transformed significantly from the early 19th century to the present. While early history in America is marked by a period of ecological imperialism, modern environmental trends are shifting more toward an Arcadian outlook. The paper concludes that mankind has developed a greater appreciation for the interrelationship between nature and society and focuses less on exploiting or conquering the environment and nature, and more on supporting the environment and discovering new ways of coexisting with nature.
Outline:
Introduction
Ideas About Nature and Society Early 19th Century
Contemporary Ideas of Nature and Society
Conclusions
From the Paper "As time progressed however, society began slowly but surely realizing the devastating effects industrialization had on nature. Slowly people began realizing that industrialization could not exist apart from nature, but rather everything man did to support industrialized processes influenced nature. Nature was not simply a source of natural resources for man to exploit, rather nature provided mankind the very sustenance he needs to survive. Slowly society began adopting a more conservationist rather than exploitative approach to nature. Prominent government agencies and members of ecological groups began realizing that nature and society must coexist in a more Arcadian manner."
Abstract The paper explains that when Europeans colonized the land, the native inhabitants become a class of citizens that were treated as different and inferior to the conquering classes. The paper relates that as liberal western democracy attempts to establish equal rights for all citizen groups and as native groups learn how to press their claims, competing claims for land and treasure have been raised. The paper explores whether aboriginal rights can coexist with other rights and posits that coexistence is possible and even necessary, within the systems of government that Canadians have developed.
From the Paper "When the European colonizers established colonies throughout the North American continent, they came into contact and conflict with the native inhabitants that had dwelt in the land for centuries. Their initial contacts were colored by curiosity and concern on the part of both natives and colonizers. However, as colonies were established and the European hunger for land proved incessant, concern became alarm and even progressed to war in many cases. Colonizers were viewed as invaders by natives and the natives were viewed as uncivilized savages by colonists. The colonists' push across the continent resulted in land being contested and treaties being formulated, altered, and broken."
Tags: colonies, Europeans, native, inhabitants, ownership, self-rule, land
Abstract This paper examines issues of inter-ethnic coexistence in the Ukraine and in particular the Donbass Basin by illustrating that history matters in terms of ethnic composition and political preferences. It attempts to reconstruct the historical picture of the major ethnic groups living in Donbass in order to examine what social, political and cultural experiences they have gained during the centuries of their habitation in the area of modern Ukraine. It looks at the process through which the ethnic make-up of the area was determined, focusing on the delineation of particular groups? histories and traces the evolution of the minority issue under Soviet rule, as a factor that influenced the levels of their self-assertiveness which obviously matters under the new political conditions. It also analyzes major questions of inter-ethnic co-existence and cultural autonomy, on the level of state politics and mass public perception.
From the Paper "When looking at the development of any young independent states, among the matters of special concern is the problem of the relationship between integration processes and the in-depth development of particular ethnic groups and regions. In staking out its claim of sovereignty and at the same time insisting on getting its own way, the multi-ethnic national state places itself in an embarrassing realm of double standards and therefore often becomes susceptible to quite a distressing level of internal torment. And yet some of the governments in question endeavor to implement liberal approaches, founded on the principle of preserving a balance between the prerogatives of the state and the priorities of the regions; and between the Nation's codes and the interests of the various ethnic groups in the population."
Abstract This paper explores the concept of intersectionality, which is the belief that systems of oppression reinforce each other. The author points out that William Faulkner's "Absalom, Absalom!" is a novel that demonstrates that race and class are not only important because of what they culturally represent but also because of how the labels, such as "black", can affect the way people view and treat one another. The paper also relates that this book illustrates how race, in both a social and a biological sense, and class cannot be looked at as two separate entities but, instead, must be viewed as concurrent and coexisting ideas. The author presents the novel from the view point of the protagonist Thomas Sutpen.
From the Paper "Thomas Sutpen experiences an intersection of race and class when he is a young boy. Sometime during his youth, his father asks him to deliver a message to one of the rich whites in town. He does, and when he gets to the front door, a black man answers. The man was a servant of some kind and asked Sutpen to come around to the back door. Before this incident, Sutpen's only "trouble was innocence." He had believed that white men were white and black men were black, and that automatically put the whites on top of the blacks."
Abstract This term paper focuses on Chaim Potok's work My Name is Asher Lev. The protagonist of the novel, Asher Lev, is a young orthodox Jewish boy who has dreams of becoming an artist. A major conflict brews, as two extremes collide ? the religious "old" world and the secular "new" world. This paper argues that "Asher Lev" shows how the two worlds can only coexist in fiction, but not in their truest states.
From the Paper "In ?Asher Lev,? Potok presents the major argument between traditional Jewish beliefs and secular thought ? more specifically, the debate over one's role as an individual versus one's role as a member of the community. The protagonist, Asher Lev, a young aspiring artist caught between the two very different worlds of art and Judaism, struggles to show others the possibility of a coexistence between the two. Potok writes "Asher Lev" as a kunstlerroman, "the development of the artist from childhood until his artistic maturity" (Birk 1). Through depicting the reactions of Asher's family and community to his art both before and after his final paintings, Brooklyn Crucifixion I and II, he suggests that one cannot fully immerse oneself in the secular world while still remaining a part of a traditional Jewish society."
Tags: asher, chaim, chosen, criticism, hasid, hasidic, hasidism, jewish, judiasm, lev, literary, name, potok, religion, torah
This paper analyzes the place of religious belief in today's secular society. and asks can they coexist? The author believes there is a place for both.
2,000 words (approx. 8 pages), 0 sources, 2001, $ 63.95
Abstract This paper is a philosophical investigation into the nature and grounds of religious beliefs. The author tries to answer questions regarding the nature of God, the immortality of the soul, the nature of miracles, and the problem of evil. The author uses the writings of Einstein, Russell, Freud and Nietzsche, who pondered these larger questions. A newspaper article is attached/
From the Paper "There are barriers to the belief of God as much today as there was at the beginning of time. And there have always been those that argue for and against such an existence. The process of faith, of belief is something of a struggle even for those that don't spend a day without the strong after taste of their daily prayer. Religion offers a sense of belonging, a sense of closeness, a sense of meaning in a sometimes cold world. But secularism offers its own set of strengths and reliefs that are not found in religion. But this biggest argument concerning religion is the one that comes because of the deep contrast it makes with the laws of science; somehow, things have just never lined up. We live in a world that says, "If you can't see it, it can't be true.""
This paper is a serious work that evaluates various aspects of the society in the Danubian principalities during the first half of the 17th century, focusing specifically on both popular and official religious characteristics of the society as well as on
Abstract The paper consists of three chapters, an introductory part and conclusions. The introduction defines the topic, the sources, the method and the structure. As the thesis refers to Franciscans and their reports, the first chapter provides a brief insight into their organization, their reasons for coming to the region, the relationship between them and the local power, and among themselves. The second chapter deals with the local clergy and its everyday life, stressing both its way of following church cannons and the coexistence with the clergy belonging to other religions. The third chapter deals with the society and is divided in two subchapters. The first one concern the society itself, focusing on its patterns of behavior in certain occasions, mentality, customs, ethnicity and education. The second subchapter is dedicated to religion, both the official religion and the popular one, which includes local beliefs mingled with Christian dogma and miracles. The last part consists of the conclusions drawn from the paper, highlighting its outcomes.
From the Paper "Knowledge of the reports written by the Franciscan missionaries is valuable for any historiography of the countries that were comprised within partibus infidelium where the Franciscans were active. Their reports are written in different styles suitable for different approaches, from demographic or culinary history to political history. Naturally, the accounts of the Franciscans proved valuable for Romanian historiography as well. However little use of the new trends was made and they were employed mainly as a source that stressed the political history. Therefore as previous research disregarded the potential of the reports for social history, there is a certain gap in the field."
This paper examines Communist Russia's use of censorship and propaganda to control the environment of the country and to bring about the changes they wanted.
Abstract The author analyzes the use of censorship and propaganda in Communist Russia as a means of achieving a superior economy and an illusion of uniformity. This paper takes a look at the militarization and the collectivization of all farming in Russia. It examines the post-Stalin contradiction of belief in ?Peaceful Coexistence? as the military focused on nuclear weapons for offensive rather than defensive use. It mentions the illusion that communism spread by itself led to the election of Gorbachev and the creation of "Glasnost".
From the Paper "The idea that society as well as individuals change, grow and evolve is central to Communist thought. Much of the Communist Manifesto lists the many ways society has evolved and changed through the ages. The Bolsheviks, the Communists who took power after the Russian Revolution, believed that society's changes could be directed for what they believed to be the greater good (Marx, Communist Manifesto)."
Discusses the relevance, culltural obstacles, concept of "face," communication, uncertainty avoidance, individualism vs. collectivism and intimate relationships.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, 1999, $ 63.95
Abstract In a country such as the United States, so many people and cultures coexist that the potential for becoming involved in an intercultural intimate relationship is great. As the world becomes more global in its economic, business, and technical dealings, there is an even greater mix of cultures and traditio
From the Paper "Introduction
In a country such as the United States, so many people and cultures coexist that the potential for becoming involved in an intercultural intimate relationship is great. As the world becomes more global in its economic, business, and technical dealings, there is an even greater mix of cultures and traditions. Intercultural intimate relationships deserve special study then, as issues which arise between the two individuals may be viewed differently based on the upbringing of each. Actual ethnic differences may not be as important as cultural differences which affect attitudes, behaviors, and communication. These items are fundamental to a relationship and therefore if very dissimilar could affect marital satisfaction and discord."
Abstract In his work "The Very Idea of Man", Floyd Matson argues that three distinct views of human nature are present in contemporary society. The paper shows that to best illustrate these views Matson presented three models, the "robot model", the "creature model" and the "creator model" to show man as either a "machine", "beast" and/or a "free agent". The paper discusses Matson's argument that since all three views coexist in society, they therefore must be compatible. The paper argues however that while this may be true in one sense, all three views are in another sense mutually incompatible.
From the Paper "An example of this predetermined programming in one extreme would be the assembly line worker from the industrial revolution to today's industrialized societies. The monotony and regulation of his life could probably have affected his own view of humanity. He would then see himself as more of a programmed mechanism than a sentiment being capable of and able to make choices."
Abstract Smith's argument that laissez faire economics can reconcile personal freedom with peaceful social coexistence in a maximal state of "opulence".
This paper demonstrates how humanity and the natural world must coexist, in respect to the short essay by Louis Owens entitled "The American Indian Wilderness".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, 2002, $ 44.95
Abstract This paper, which heavily emphasizes the need for humanity to utilize methods of living with nature rather than envisioning the natural world as a source of material goods, presents a concept that is by no means new but is almost always overlooked: Humanity's perception of the natural world as an enemy and a source of plunder will eventually lead to its downfall.
Abstract While we live in a time of apparently unprecedented prosperity, although, admittedly, a recession may occur in the immediate future, we also live in an era defined by government cutbacks in areas of social welfare. This apparent policy paradox of great prosperity coexisting with extreme conservatism in budgetary policy will be the focus of this essay. It will argue that the explanation for this "paradox" lies, not in finance or economics, but in the fragmented social dynamic of our society. In this analysis, poverty will be shown to be as much a political as an economic construct. However, the prevailing political orthodoxy with respect to poverty and social spending is not likely to change, it will be argued, until economic despair grips a large portion of the population.
Abstract This paper examines how, since the 1980s, the idea of Aboriginal sovereignty has been a subject of growing debate in Canada and how centrally at issue is the dispute over Aboriginal rights. It discusses how there is a contrast between traditional Aboriginal values and those of modern-day society and how within Canada there exists a prevailing tension between Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals on many levels. It analyzes how the government is in need of serious revision and why some Canadians feel that the only solution to the crisis the Aboriginal peoples presently find themselves in is some form of Aboriginal sovereignty. It shows how these Canadians believe that the best way to address the crisis is to have First Nations peoples control their own destiny through self-determination in order to confront current challenges successfully and ultimately lead to a greater state of well-being for its peoples.
From the Paper "In addition to the Indian Act, which was subsequently amended multiple times, other influential policy documents were developed including the Statement of the Government of Canada on Indian Policy (1969), also known as the White Paper and Citizens Plus (1970) which "presents a counter-policy written by the Union of Alberta Indians, a treaty Indian group, in reaction to the federal document" (41) and called for Aboriginal self-determination. The White Paper's aim "was to outline a strategy that would integrate Indian peoples into mainstream society" (43). Conversely, "The guiding principles for economic development, proposed in Citizens Plus, suggest a reliance on a combination of government assistance and private enterprise [in order to] make reserve communities into centres of profitable and productive private industry" (49)."
