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This paper analyzes the main characters and the plot structure of Michael Crichton's novel "State of Fear". The paper relates that the main character Peter Evans is a lawyer that becomes involved in defending an organization that is sponsoring eco-terrorist operation through the leadership of George Morton. The paper discusses how Crichton uses a wide variety of scientific evidence within his narrative that defines his own anti-environmentalist views on global warming.

Tags:fear, state, terrorism

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Thid paper offers an analytical review of the novel"The Great Train Robbery" by Michael Crichton. The paper explains that the book does not provide a characterization that is new or innovative, as he stays within the normative boundaries of the mystery-thriller genre. However, the paper notes, this novel is recommendable because of the historical aspects of Victorian criminology that arise within the plot. Crichton provides an interesting and unique way of narrating the criminal underworld of London.

Tags:London, thriller, mystery

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This paper studies the use of allegory in Michael Crichton's "Jurassic Park" and "The Lost World". The writer draws several examples from the story to illustrate the use of allegory and then discusses its effectiveness.

From the Paper
"In many literary works the authors use methods that might be considered metaphoric to make their point. In the case of science fiction the author is given a lot of freedom to use things such as metaphors and allegory characters to present an underlying message to the readers. The ability to use allegory in science fiction is strengthened and enhanced because of the very nature of the genre. Aliens, monsters and man made creatures often grace the stories, allowing the allegory effect to be utilized."

Tags:example, effectivemness, metaphor, science-fiction, dinosaurs

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In "Jurassic Park" and "The Terminal man", Michael Crichton uses many of the same themes throughout both novels. He gives the readers many ethical and philosophical questions to ponder. The paper shows how Crichton asks many questions such as: Is technology moving too fast? Just because we have the technology to alter nature, do we have the right to use it? What if our technology does more harm than good? Can science outdistance all ethical restraints? The paper shows how both books present the ideas of the power of technology and science over nature and man, the impact and dangers of technological advances on society and mans attempts to control what cannot be controlled.

From the Paper
""The Terminal Man" uses a theory almost identical to the chaos theory in it's explanation of behavior. Gehard, the computer expert at NPR, learned through working with computer programs that, "relatively simple computer instructions could produce complex and unpredictable machine behavior. It was also true that the programmed machine could exceed the capabilities of the programmer." Which is exactly what happened with Benson. The doctors, in their attempt to control his behavior, programmed simple computer instructions which produced complex and unpredictable behavior that they could not control."

Tags:John, Hammond, Alan, Grant, Ian, Malcolm, Harry, Benson

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The paper discusses how "State of Fear" makes it clear that one really needs to investigate bias when evaluating a proposed scientific theory. "State of Fear" also makes it clear that it is not always easy to determine potential sources of bias. For example, a modern audience can easily identify racism as a source of bias for eugenicists, while this was covered up in the past. The paper contends that "State of Fear" makes some very salient points about the need for more careful evaluation of scientific statements. The paper emphasizes that the goal of Crichton's novel was not necessarily to advocate his point of view, but to encourage people to do their own investigations into the issue.

From the Paper
"The history of technology and the evaluation of technology can help one make decisions on important issues like global warming by providing people with the scientific knowledge necessary to evaluate the various claims one encounters regarding the relationship between technology and the environment. In fact, because most people have a somewhat limited knowledge base in technological matters, it is easy for people to misunderstand certain ecological issues. For example, the main sources of public information regarding the interrelationship between the environment and technology come from biased sources. Therefore, if people in society make their own efforts to understand technology, they will be in a better position to make the decisions necessary to ensure ecological integrity for the people of the future."

Tags:bias, ecology, eugenics, global, warming

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This paper presents a detailed discussion on the use of allegory in Michael Crichton's "Jurassic Park" and the "Lost World". The writer draws several examples from the story to illustrate the use of allegory and then discusses its effectiveness. The paper shows how the two works leave the reader with a better understanding of the way the world at large works and with a better understanding of blind idealism, greed, and pure science and how those things can relate to real life after reading these stories.

From the Paper
"The use of dinosaurs to stand in for human beings is not unheard of and at times is actually a popular literary and film making fad. In the case of this story however, it had been awhile so the concept was relatively new. The dinosaur species represents human society. They have many different races and cultures by virtue of their meat eating or vegetarian eating habits as well as their refusal to mingle with other types of dinosaurs. They separated their types in the same manner that humans have often separated their types. This allegory is further explained by one of the novel's characters when it is said that one type of the park's creatures are tiny and cute and others in the park are massive and scary. It parallels the human tradition of division by cultures."

Tags:Hammond, DNA, dinosaurs, Grant

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This essay will explore the risks of DNA research and genetic cloning in the context of Michael Crichton's book "Jurassic Park". While this paper will recognize the benefits of DNA testing, its main argument will be that, while Crichton's book is somewhat exaggerated and unrealistic, the basic warning is legitimate: that there is a certain point where man's creation can hurt humanity itself.

Tags:dna, genetic, cloning

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The paper looks at the show in general - its beginnings and its preliminary storyline - before moving onward to look at how the male characters are depicted in the series. The paper then explores how minority women apparently do not exist in the new world astronaut John Crichton finds himself in; likewise, while there are military women in the series, they eventually succumb to gender roles - at least Aeryn Sun does. The paper discusses how she eventually turns from being a tough-minded and severe (and austere) female combatant into a sexualized being who also has no objections to being a wife and a mother. Finally, the paper concludes by looking at how men predominate in the initial moments of the series, establishing a setting that is male-dominated and characterized by male bonding.

From the Paper
"The following paper will examine gender roles in the TV series, Farscape. Specifically, the paper will commence by looking at the show in general - its beginnings and its preliminary storyline - before moving onward to look at how the male characters are depicted in the series. With that out of the way, the paper will look at how minority women apparently do not exist in the new world astronaut John Crichton finds himself in; likewise, while there are military women in the series, they eventually succumb to gender roles - at least Aeryn Sun does. To wit, she eventually turns from being a tough-minded and severe (and austere) female combatant into a..."

Tags:gender, roles, farscape

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This paper discusses reasons why global warming continues to be a controversial issue, including the Bush administration's belief the threat is overstated or nonexistent and the fears of big business that adopting stringent environmental controls will permit unfair advantage for unregulated nations. Efforts in the states to enact legislation to curb greenhouse emissions are also discussed, along with the impact of the Kyoto Protocol.

From the Paper
"The issue of global warming remains highly controversial. Despite nations ratifying the Kyoto Protocol, a treaty that is designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions, upon taking office, President George W. Bush announced he had no intention of ratifying the Kyoto Protocol. The Bush administration and other industrial nations like Canada and Japan are remiss to sign the Kyoto Protocol, believing there are more feasible ways of curbing greenhouse gas emissions. Further many who oppose the Protocol maintain that scientific reports of global..."

Tags:carbon dioxide, cars, coal, industry, economy, legislators, politicians, Michael Crichton, Pew, Cato Institute, environment

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This paper takes a look at nanotechnology and reviews the possibilities of nanotechnology possessing the properties to become the next revolution. This paper also discusses the speech "There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom" given by Nobel Prize winning physicist, Richard Feynman, disagreeing that the laws of physics do not control man's capacity to control single atoms and molecules.

From the Paper
"It has been said that with creation comes destruction. Technology has yet to perfect rational within nanotechnology. However, if a nanomachine with the capability of logical reasoning is developed, one must speculate whether or not nanotechnology can possess the properties to become the next revolution. Forming a new revolution can alter the way the society lives economically, scientifically, and in many other ways. In essence, nanotechnology with the capacity of logical reasoning can have the capability to become harmful instead of good, striving to bring out the destruction of its creator."

Tags:crichton, michael, nano, nanoparticles, nanotechnology, prey