Abstract
In this paper, the writer presents her personal definition of the field of nursing, which includes the four main concepts of nursing, health, the patient, the nurse, and the environment. The paper also notes what personal and professional values are inherent in the writer's definition. In addition, the paper provides examples of how the writer's definition is reflected in practice in the ICU. These values are also looked at in relation to the overall Jesuit mission.

From the Paper
"This paper is the statement of my personal definition of nursing. It will first discuss the four concepts of nursing and how I see them. These concepts are: health, the patient, the nurse, and the environment. Next, direct examples will be given that show how my personal definition is applied to actual nursing practice, in my case, in the intensive care unit (ICU). Finally, these ideas will be looked at in light of the overarching Jesuit values and mission. By looking at all of these aspects of my own definition of nursing and application of said idea, an overall picture of caring for others, for their health and their humanity, will be painted. The first concept that makes up my own personal definition of nursing is one of the main tenets of the field: health."

Tags:personal, definition, nursing

Abstract
The paper discusses how over the years, many great African-American writers have come to the forefront of American literature, with profound stories of true experiences and fascinating fiction. The paper shows how of these writers, there are many who believe that certain knowledge, principles, and values are essential to those of African-American descent to realize the all-important task of self-definition and development.

From the Paper
"Over the years, many great African American writers have come to the forefront of American literature, with profound stories of true experiences and fascinating fiction. Of these writers, there are many who believe that certain knowledge, principles, and values are essential to those of African American descent to realize the all-important task of..."

Tags:self, development, definition

Abstract
This paper relates to the personal definition of hospitality for a client. The writer points out that as the client provided some information as to his/her concepts relative to hospitality, they have been included and expanded upon. The writer discusses that hospitality is a malleable concept when it comes to hotel management and that these concepts are integral to success in such endeavors.

From the Paper
"Hospitality has been formally defined as a "cordial reception: kindness in welcoming guests or strangers." The dictionary's portrayal of what constitutes hospitality, however, is inadequate to truly and fully depict what hospitality means to someone working within the hotel management industry. In fact, the dictionary's definition of hospitality only begins to touch upon the word's importance as it utilized in action to serve patrons. To the writer, the hospitality constitutes creating a scenario in which customer/guest needs are placed first and, in so achieving, it is integral to achieve an atmosphere that will serve to allow guests from a variety of backgrounds to feel equally at ease. Moreover, hospitality cannot be completely achieved unless each employee is committed to the mission, which requires leadership from the top down exhibiting commitment to quality service; maintenance of a good attitude and a good personal appearance."

Tags:hospitality, definition, application

Abstract
The paper relates in descriptive terms the understanding of many African Americans that knowledge, values and principles are necessary to fulfill their ambition of self definition and development. The paper highlights with examples and discussion, the necessity for African Americans to recognize their cultural knowledge, values and principles and to self define or self develop to prevent loss of identity.

Outline:
Essential knowledge
Important principles and values

From the Paper
"Knowledge is definitely power, and the knowledge of one's roots and heritage is empowering for the individual of African America descent. In an introduction to an article entitled, Black Homeland Black Diaspora, Drachler emphasizes the importance of acknowledging one's African roots, cultures, and customs. However, Drachler also writes how this knowledge can become quite confusing with the pressure to be Americanized into a universal melting pot. This search for an "identity of wholeness and pride [...] have offered themselves, pointing toward Africa [...] the ancestral homeland" (Draschler 8-9). Drachler lists several "main tendencies" that have been attempted by African Americans to gain self-knowledge and awareness."

Tags:definition, self-development, African, American, knowledge, culture

Abstract
The paper discusses the definition of justice provided by Thrasymachus that inferred that what masquerades as "justice" is merely the desires and interests of the more powerful and influential in society over those of the less powerful. The paper then questions why justice should matter at all and looks at several definitions of justice that have been advanced throughout the history of political philosophy and human ethics. The paper concludes by offering another definition of justice.

Outline:
Introduction
Distinguishing Justice from Power and Influence
Why Should Justice Matter at All?
Towards a Definition of Justice
Conclusion

From the Paper
"According to the most logical interpretation of the definition of justice provided by Thrasymachus, the statement that "justice is nothing other than the advantage of the stronger" was not meant as a definition of the concept of justice, but rather, as a critical observation that what masquerades as "justice" are merely the desires and interests of the more powerful and influential in society over those of the less powerful or influential. In fact, what Thrasymachus describes as justice is actually the antithesis of justice."

Tags:Thrasymachus, power, influence, Hellenism, Sophocles, Plato

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This paper discusses the way that purchases contribute to a person's self-definition and feeling of worth and belonging. It discusses the writer's most recent purchase of more than $100 dollars and what this item means to him. Furthermore, the writer describes how this item contributed to his self-definition and from where in society the definition attached to this item comes.

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"Before the Industrial Revolution peoples' identity was defined by their relationships with others. This is because it was not very easy for the average person to acquire a great deal in the way of material possessions. However, after the Industrial Revolution, when material possessions became more readily available for the common man, the way people defined themselves and others in society began to change. "With the easy availability of goods, people became more inclined to define themselves by what they possessed and the elusive merry-go-round quest for status accelerated" (Monczunski, p. 2). One reason for this change could be based on the belief that with material possessions readily available, the people who work the hardest or are the smartest will obtain the most possessions, working hard and being smart being considered positive characteristics of the most worthwhile people."

Tags:identity, consumer, worth

Abstract
This paper examines the arguments over how one can formulate a cross-cultural definition of marriage. Through a literature review, it looks at some some definitions of marriage as well as some of the ethnographies that subvert and call into question how we actually conceptualise marriage. These include the Na of Lijang, the Nayar of central Kerala, the debate over the Virgin Birth and Bourdieu?s work on marriage with a parallel patrilateral cousin. It attempts to show how these case studies call into question some of the basic understandings of kinship and marriage as formulated by both descent and alliance theorists. It concludes by looking at some of the more recent developments in kinship theory and how they can help us work towards a definition of marriage.

From the Paper
"The economic and social factors involved in marriage have tended to be reified by many kinship theorists. One can trace some of the origin for why marriage definitions and kinship studies of marriage have been reified and abstracted in an attempt to produce harmonious wholes in the Virgin Birth debate. Dogma and ritual, Leach (1968) points out, to not necessarily correspond to internal states. One could equally argue that the reified systems of kinship studies show little relationship to how marriage actually works in all of its ambiguities."

Tags:anthropology, endogamy, exogamy, family, kinship

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This paper attempts to dissect the essence of nursing based on the definition provided by the International Council of Nurses (ICN). The paper discusses the complex roles and responsibilities of nurses and the importance of appropriate training and theoretical knowledge. The paper suggests that nurses are especially important now because of the current shortage of health care providers.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Definition of Nursing
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Nursing is a professional who is primarily involved in providing health care. However, the role of nursing is complex, and the nurse's responsibilities are profound. A nurse must secure appropriate training and theoretical knowledge. A nurse also collaborates with the patient, his family, the society, and his peers. Nursing is a noble profession that aims to provide high quality patient care. With the current shortage of health care professionals that is plaguing the society, nurses have stepped up to the plate to take multiple roles for the sake of the needs of patients."

Tags:responsibility practice patient, health care

Abstract
This paper discusses how historically, the concept of rape has severed to protect a man's right to exclusive sexual access to his woman, while the feminist re-definition of rape empowers women to assert control over their own bodies. This paper also reviews various reactions to this re-definition of rape and discusses the effects that rape has on a victim.

From the Paper
"Criminology indicated that date rape was an under-reported crime (Date pp). Vanstone highlighted the fact that sex through physical violence is clearly viewed as rape, date rape, on the other hand, may not involve physical violence (Date pp). There are other forms other forms of coercion to obtain sex that is also considered rape, such as "fear of violence, detention, intoxication with alcohol or a drug, and deception can all be factors relevant to whether the woman has consented (Date pp). Vanstone said that date rape has been an offence for a very long time, yet only recently has been acknowledged as a serious social problem (Date pp). According to a 1996 survey, almost 90 percent of rape victims know the perpetrator, and of these victims, some 25 percent were the current partner, boyfriend or date of the victim in the twelve months prior to the survey, and if previous partners are added in, the percentage is as high as 37 percent (Date pp). However, date rape is rarely reported to law enforcement authorities, and most surveys indicate that the number of sexual assaults reported to the police are only the tip of the iceberg (Date pp). "

Tags:date, rape, issues, sexual, victimization, control, assult, post, traumatic, stress, sex

Abstract
The paper examines two definitions of marketing drawn from the professional literature, and discusses the elements of social science that are relevant to a precise definition of the concept.

From the Paper
"A key issue that has to be overcome with respect to marketing is the question of why it cannot simply be equated with selling and advertising. To be sure, those elements are important to the marketing process and the ultimate aim of any marketing plan must be to bring in sales. However, marketing is spoken about in the professional literature as a much more structured and complex undertaking. Whatever its attributes may be, it does seem clear that effective marketing is a vital component of organization success...."

Tags:marketing, sociology, social science, advertising