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The author of this book emphasizes that a China-centered history is necessary to get a better and more accurate portrayal of Chinese history. Indeed, in his perspective, this will counter-act the ethnocentric approach taken by American historians on the subject. One of the main theses of the book is that a China-centered approach is needed to counter-balance the American distortion of Chinese history.

Tags:discovering, history, china

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Paul Cohen discusses the problem of how the assumptions upon which Americans have written Chinese history have simply been wrong. In many respects, this is the problem of Americans seeing everything through their own eyes, and not being able to understand that other countries have their own cultures and traditions -- as well as values.

Tags:discovering, history, china

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The paper answers a few basic questions: What is DNA? What is the source of DNA? How was DNA discovered? What is the precise structure of DNA and how does it work? The paper also reveals a bit of the relational intrigue, serendipity, and other non-scientific factors that led to the discovery of the structure of this molecule. A brief conclusions section is also presented.

Tags:DNA

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The paper examines an online site that pushes forward an interesting approach to teaching children how to write effectively. In particular, the paper outlines what the process involves and what the shortcomings are with the aforementioned approach. The paper argues that the writing process Kim Steele has developed - while it undeniably organizes her classroom and gives her students a sense of what is expected of them - is too teacher-focused, too punitive and allows the teacher to have a measure of flexibility in terms of deadlines that she does not appear to accord students when it comes time to marking them; the grade scoring is somewhat mystifying, as well. In the end, the paper contends that Kim's online timeline has a worthy objective it simply fails to reach.

From the Paper
"Without question, knowing what is valid and what is not valid on the internet is critical for young teachers seeking information and lesson/unit plans. With that serving as a backdrop, this paper will examine an online site that pushes forward an interesting approach to teaching children how to write effectively. In particular, the next few pages will outline what the process involves and what the shortcomings are with the aforementioned approach. Ultimately, it is my contention that the writing process Kim Steele has developed - while it undeniably organizes..."

Tags:internet, learning, timeline

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This paper examines the social structure and sexuality of the bonobo, one of the last large mammals to be found in its African habitat. The paper notes that in terms of its social structure and organization, the Bonobo is characterized by a female-centered and egalitarian society that demonstrates unusual sexual behavior. Often taking the place of aggression, sexual interaction is a part of habitual behavioral practices of the bonobo.

From the Paper
"Discovered in 1929, the Bonobo is one of the last large mammals to be found in its African habitat. In terms of its social structure and organization, the Bonobo is characterized by a female-centred and egalitarian society that demonstrates unusual sexual behaviour. Often taking the place of aggression, sexual interaction is a part of habitual..."

Tags:bonobo, sexuality, congo

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This paper discusses how the hypothetical scenario outlined in the chapter four of Doctor John Gottman's book, "The Relationship Cure", , is built upon neuroscientist, Jaak Pankepp's concept of the "emotional command system." The paper discusses how people fit into the archetypes discussed in the chapter and how those different personality traits and behaviors affect and influence relationships.

From the Paper
"The chapter opens with a hypothetical scenario about a group of friends who gather at a wilderness resort. Each person has a different personality and different interests, therefore, each person has a different idea about how the trip is going to go. There is the "Commander-in-Chief", the person who planned the whole thing. There is the "Explorer", the one wanting to get out and see things. There is the "Sentry", the person who's on the look-our for danger. Then there is the "Energy Czar", the person who most likely has a schedule and a plan that requires following. The "Sensualist" is planning to rekindle a romance with the "Explorer". The Jester is the one who just wants to relax. And finally, the "Nest-Builder" just wants to settle in and make everybody happy and feeling at home."

Tags:relationships, emotional command system, brain, nervous system, energy czar

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This paper presents a discussion about three stories and the identities of the protagonists. The writer of this paper examines "Doll House", "Oedipus" and "Hamlet" to compare and contrast the identity complexities in each instance.

From the Paper
"Many times an author becomes so involved with the character of the work that they go on a mission of self-discovery along with the character. While the reader watches the events unfold we also are treated to the character discovering in the end that they really are. It is a common theme that is not easily noticed until one peels of the topcoat of the story and examines the underpinnings."

Tags:complex, character, personality, identity, personal, relationship, life, Shakespeare, Ibsen

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This paper discusses how the structure of DNA was discovered. It goes through the discovery that DNA was the holder of genetic material within a cell to Watson and Crick's infamous model of the structure. The paper includes a heavy emphasis on gender roles in the post World War II science society. The paper also briefly describes the book, "What is Life" written in 1944 by Erwin Schrodinger.

From the Paper
"After World War 2, there was a great upsurge in the study of DNA. Scientists, returning home after having been called away to contribute to the war effort (contributions being the use of their skills to create better, more intelligent weapons), arrived home to discover a new idea in the field of genetics. The book, "What is Life" written in 1944 by Erwin SchrA dinger as a collection of lectures, lead many scientists for the first time to really consider the causes and effects of genetic heredity; it became very popular among the university crowd and anyone worth their scientific mettle had read it and had an opinion on the subject of the "code of genetic inheritance". SchrA dinger heavily influenced the people who were later to discover the structure of DNA by making them ask the question, "What causes genetic material to be passed to offspring?" a question which had plagued science ever since man had been capable of intelligent thought."

Tags:nobel, structure, Schrodinger, genetics

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The paper analyzes Margaret J. Wheatley's "Leadership and the New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World", which is a call to organizational leaders and managers to address the needs of their individual employees. The paper looks at the author's background, provides a summary of the book and relates the author's viewpoint and purpose. The paper also examines the author's use of evidence and counter-evidence and discusses how convincing the arguments are. The paper compares this book with other books and articles on this topic and concludes with a final, positive, evaluation of the book.

Outline:
Author's Background
Summary of Book
The Author's Viewpoint and Purpose
Evidence the Author Presents to Support Her Thesis
Author's Use of Evidence and Counter Evidence
The Book's Argument---Convincing or Not
This Book Compared With Other Books and Articles on the Same Subject
Final Evaluation of the Book

From the Paper
"The book, Leadership and the New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World, demonstrates how the "new Science" discoveries in fields such as biology, quantum physics, and chaos theory are changing society's antiquated views of the universe. As a result, this new science provides model insights into management, design, and leadership of today's organizations (Wheatley, 2001, p. 4). Throughout her book, Wheatley explains how leaders can change the way they lead to create a competitive business that is able to competently compete in an ever changing world. She writes that good leaders can connect individuals to the identity of the corporation so these individuals can then accept responsibility for changing themselves rather than feeling as though change has been imposed from those at the top (Wheatley, 2001, p. 24)."

Tags:management, identity, employees, change

Abstract
The paper looks at the article "Discovering Peoples in International Law", by Sharon Helen Venne, that examines international law regarding indigenous rights. The paper looks at how the article discusses the historical evolution of indigenous rights and how it provides an overview of sources of international law. The paper is of the opinion that this article provides a very comprehensive introduction to the subject matter although it has some minor flaws.

From the Paper
"As Venne explains, international law regarding indigenous rights began to evolve when Spanish explorers discovered the Indigenous Peoples of America. Finding these people gave rise to the key question of whether these were biological humans who had human rights. The answer to this would determine whether they had rights over their own persons, their land, and their natural resources - or whether the European invaders could simply lay claim to all of this. Today this seems like a strange question to pose, but it triggered a very serious debate in Europe."

Tags:European, invaders, human, rights, tribunals