An overview of Dworkin's and Coleman's philosophies on secondary rules.
Essay # 71074 |
2,530 words (
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MLA | 2005
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This paper discusses Dworkin's argument that secondary rules cannot be social rules, because they are not applied uniformly. He believes that they must be normative rules which have an underlying morality as their basis. It also looks at hoe Coleman argues that they are social rules and that the conventions of the U.S. legal system give judges the right to fine-tune laws to meet the convergent beliefs of society.
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"In the U S Ronald Dworkin and Jules Coleman over the course of thirty years engaged in a debate about the source of the power of secondary rules. Dworkin argues that these cannot be social rules which exist because....."
Tags:philosophy, of, law, normative, positive, positivism, hart, social, rule, theory, dworkin, coleman, secondary, law, judges, interpretation, inconsistency, moral, foundation, law, as, convention
A critical review of the reporter's view of the prime minister's impact through 1988.
Essay # 20328 |
1,125 words (
approx. 4.5 pages ) |
1 source |
1993
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"This study will provide a book review of Terry Coleman's Thatcher's Britain.
Coleman describes his book as "one man's view of Thatcher's Britain." It is "an idiosyncratic picture --- made up of many fragments --- of the parties, the politicians, the people whose votes they sought, and of the country as it revealed itself during the course of the campaign" (Coleman, 1988, foreword).
Approaching the campaign and the politicians and people in 1987 in Great Britain from the viewpoint of a reporter, Coleman not unexpectedly gives us a realistic portrait. It is realistic in the sense that he certainly does not paint a rosy picture of the nation, but it is also somewhat hopeful in that he concludes that Thatcher might do some good for those in the nation who most need help. His conclusion, in fact, might fairly be said to..."
A look at how this early 20th century African-American female pilot served as an inspiration to others.
Essay # 521 |
1,155 words (
approx. 4.6 pages ) |
4 sources |
2001
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"History does not always come with drums beating and flags flying. Sometimes it comes on a wave of silence. Sometimes it whispers. Sometimes it comes on wings. A native of Texas and daughter of mixed parentage, Bessie Coleman came of age with the airplane. When American aeronautic schools rejected her applications, she learned French, went to France and obtained her pilot license there. As a barnstorming stunt pilot, Coleman performed all over America, earning the nickname "Brave Bessie" for her daring tricks. She planned to teach other African-Americans to fly, but an accident in 1926 took her life. Who knows what she might have accomplished with more time? One thing that is known: she gave Black People, especially Black women, wings. "
Tags:aviator, black, female
Compares books on meaning, goals, costs of tort law.
Comparison Essay # 11424 |
1,350 words (
approx. 5.4 pages ) |
2 sources |
1996
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"A tort is a wrongful act which may be remedied by a civil lawsuit. Different theorists approach the issue of torts from different perspectives. In 1992 Jules L. Coleman and Richard A. Posner each wrote a book about his perspective on this topic.
Coleman takes the point of view of an economist and uses a market paradigm in addressing issues in the law. The market paradigm is based on two postulates: 1) the principle of rationality; and 2) the economist's conception of the perfectly competitive market as the ideal institutional embodiment of the law. The principle of rationality means that assuming no criterion of justice or fairness that cannot be derived from the principle of rationality.
Coleman writes, "The market paradigm does not deny that there can be a justified morality. Quite the contrary, It means..."
A review of "Say it Loud! African American Audiences, Media and Identity" by Robin Coleman.
Essay # 70748 |
690 words (
approx. 2.8 pages ) |
1 source |
MLA | 2003
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This paper discusses Coleman's book and the African American audience response to various media treatment. The paper explores specific TV shows. It explores the themes of the 10 essays of the book. The author also mentions images of African American culture and their social context of meaning.
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""Say it Loud! African American Audiences, Media and Identity," edited by Robin R. Means Coleman is an up to date published in examination of African American audiences and their response to how the various media, TV, movies, music, radio, comics, print, cyberspace ..."
Tags:Coleman, African-American, Media, Audiences, Essays, Images, TV
A review of the role of the Internet as a communicative tool in the social structure of Korea according to the social capital theory of P. Bourdieu, J. Coleman and R. D. Putnam.
Dissertation or Thesis # 105723 |
11,736 words (
approx. 46.9 pages ) |
28 sources |
APA | 2008
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This paper studies the role of the Internet as a communicative tool in the social structure of Korea under the current usage and influence of the social capital theory put forth by P. Bourdieu, J. Coleman and R. D. Putnam. It begins by discussing the origin of the social capital phenomenon and its relation with the social network within Korea. It then looks at the connection of the social capital phenomenon with the information and communication technologies (ICT).
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Background of the Study
Purpose of this Study
Significance of this Study
Chapter 2: Literature Review
The Emergence of the Social Capital Theory
Initial Utilization by Coleman and Bourdieu
The Social Network as Social Capital
Social Capital and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Social Capital and Relative Theories
Understanding Online Communities and their Use of Internet:
Internet Based within the Social Framework of Korea:
Chapter 3: Methodology
Summary of the Methodology
Profiles of Interviewees
Chapter 4: Results
Communication on the Internet
Conclusion: "See You at CY!"
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"The IT circumstance in Korea makes young people recognize the Internet as a normal part of everyday life, and regard it as one of the various communication tools. Between the Internet and the mobile phone people are not strictly attached to either one or it seems that both are used additionally rather than the usage of one being increased or decreased by the other. E-mails, IM, Blogs and CY are all part of the overall system of the Internet; though their use may vary, they are all considered more effective means of communication than any other available. Off-line intimacy can motivate and activate communication on the Internet, but the opposite cannot always be considered as true. Illusion, time, space and fashion statements are all part of the list of easier attainments online than offline. The rise of the dependence of the Internet in Korea is for both interpersonal and business reasons but the increase in the expanse, level and quality of interpersonal communication is more obvious of the two. More and more Koreans are keen on creating various new on-line cultures in the already established social framework of Korea."
Tags:e-mail, mobile, online, CY, messenger
A review of Annie Gilbert Coleman's "The Unbearable Whiteness of Skiing".
Essay # 71299 |
2,300 words (
approx. 9.2 pages ) |
1 source |
MLA | 2006
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This essay provides an analysis of Annie Gilbert Coleman's "The Unbearable Whiteness of Skiing". The paper analyzes the variety of rhetorical devices used by Coleman to reinforce her main point that the ski industry promotes wealth and whiteness in its tourism that excludes locals and people of color from its slopes.
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" Annie Gilbert Coleman's The Unbearable Whiteness of Being uses a variety of rhetorical devices to support the author's contention that commercial ski resorts exclude ethnicity both on the slopes and in their.."
Tags:images, values, American West, European, racism, prejudice, style, culture
An analysis of the principles of evangelism, as discussed in Robert Coleman's book, "The Master Plan of Evangelism."
Book Review # 95828 |
1,018 words (
approx. 4.1 pages ) |
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2007
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This paper reviews Robert Coleman's book, "The Master Plan of Evangelism," which is considered by many renowned theologians to be the most concise book about the actual ministry strategies of Jesus. The paper carefully looks at how Coleman examines the principles of evangelism, the target audiences and the specific methodologies and techniques that Christians use in evangelism.
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"The lesson that Jesus teaches us about evangelism is that this is not a very easy task; rather the act of evangelism must be taken in deliberate action. In order to evangelize, one must first understand the purpose behind such actions, which is to spread the word of God and the Holy Spirit to all. In order to evangelize, one must first find capable individuals who are teachable and can be molded into ideal evangelists and walk them through the steps of evangelism. Only after training these individuals in the techniques of instilling true love and understanding of the Holy Spirit and the Gospel can they effectively evangelize."
Tags:Christianity, Jesus, gospel
An analysis of the character of Coleman Silk in Philip Roth's novel "The Human Stain".
Analytical Essay # 71302 |
1,150 words (
approx. 4.6 pages ) |
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MLA | 2006
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This paper provides an analysis of Coleman Silk, the protagonist of Philip Roth's novel "The Human Stain." The analysis discusses why Coleman adopts the identity of a white man even though he is African- American, in order to escape the prejudice, hatred and persecution of being black in a racist society that permits little individual expression.
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"In Philip Roth's The Human Stain the protagonist Coleman Silk is a light-skinned African American who passes himself off as white in order to overcome racial social forces so they do not control his life. As Rankine argues this ...."
Tags:Jews, college, illiteracy, education, Vietnam, murder, freedom
A discussion of the Coleman Company's development of the graphite flashlight.
Essay # 24432 |
1,350 words (
approx. 5.4 pages ) |
8 sources |
2002
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Discusses the Coleman Company's development of the graphite flashlight. Early manufacturing of quality camping products including lanterns, tents, sleeping bags, portable stoves and ice chests.
History of company. Patents. Merger with Sunbeam Company. Cost, availability, materials and manufacturing process of the graphite flashlight. Expansion into hardware line. Illustrations.
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"Introduction
The Coleman Company built its reputation on lanterns used for camping, but the company also manufactures tents, sleeping bags, portable stoves, ice chests and many other products designed for outdoor leisure use. It has a reputation for high.quality products and was, until recently, a publicly owned corporation. Today, the company is part of the larger Sunbeam Company, although it is operated as an independent subsidiary. One of its product lines, the graphite flashlight, follows in the tradition of the company's original lantern products. This research considers the history of Coleman in general, and the development and manufacture of the graphite flashlight in particular."