Abstract This paper discusses how Russian President Vladimir Putin told his parliament that the fall of the Soviet Union was the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century and how, the end of the Soviet brand of Communism has left tens of millions of Russian citizens out of the Russian Federation. It discusses the the reasons behind the USSR's disintegration.
From the Paper "Late last April, Russian President Vladimir Putin told his parliament that the fall of the Soviet Union was "the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century." Adding that this was "a real drama," he noted that the end of the Soviet brand of Communism has left tens of millions of Russian citizens out of the Russian Federation ("Putin deplores collapse of USSR," 2005, para. 1, 3). What he didn't say was what caused the collapse, which, arguably, was doomed early in the experiment by Stalin's "Great Purge" and the ensuing tens of millions of executions of ordinary Russian citizens for allegedly opposing the revolution ("Case Study: Stalin's Purge," n.d., para. 1). "
Abstract When one considers the disintegration of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) one is compelled to explore the questions of why the disintegration was so violent and how does it continue to challenge stability across the rest of the continent and indeed the world? For some the answers are rather surprising and indeed many of them are shocking when the recent and continuing war in the Balkans is seen in its totality. In order to compress the information insofar as one may to fit our allotted space the study has four basic parts. First the historic background, second the triggering mechanisms of the current conflict, third a discussion of the greater reasons, and fourth why the lack of a full settlement of the issues still impacts the world.
Thesis Statement
The Historical Background
The Triggering Mechanisms of the Current Crisis
The Greater Reasons for the Conflict
The Continued Impact on the Region and World
From the Paper "The new administration has pledged to accomplish these goals however with other issues such as education, tax-cuts and dealing with a troublesome economy the priority for making the changes becomes a shadowy timetable to establish. Many other factors are involved too from the U. S. point of view verses our partners in the Western Intervention Alliance. For example, the time lag that comes into play anytime an administration changes. Add to this the different thrusts in establishing a workable foreign policy and one readily observes the new Secretary of State is indeed going to be a very busy person."
Abstract This paper discusses the causes and consequences to the disintegration of the Soviet regime. It argues that the failure was due to economic bankruptcy, totalitarianism and the increasing problems of ethnic nationalism.
Abstract This paper relates the personal and sociological aspects of the Dali painting, "The Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory". The author examines Dali's surrealist aesthetic belief.
From the Paper "Salvador Dali is without question one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. One of his most recognizable works is his painting titled 'The Persistence of Memory'. However, a less well-known but equally significant work is Dali's sequel titled 'The Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory'. The personal and sociological journey represented by 'The Disintegration' demonstrates the search for meaning and stability that characterized much of the artwork created during the latter half of the twentieth century. Dali ..."
A persuasive paper arguing that, although the Internet fosters social interactions and networking, it may also lead to isolation and social disintegration.
Abstract The paper explains three downsides of home pages and associated personal content used for self-expression in young adults. The paper explores Erik Erikson's theories of psycho-social developmental stages and Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development to theorize about the impact of the Internet on social disintegration. The paper shows how, when used judiciously to promote healthy identity formation or to facilitate human communications, the Internet can be a boon for society. The paper stresses, however, that the Internet has become an emblem of deep-rooted social problems related to the disintegration of traditional communities. The paper maintains that the Internet needs to be combined with traditional social interactions in school so that children, adolescents, and young adults use the media as an adjunct to, not a substitute for, face-to-face communications.
From the Paper "The Internet has facilitated communication, commerce, and information dissemination. However, the downside to the Internet has become the topic of recent research due to the proliferation of digital media and the ways the computer has infiltrated human society. Well before the Internet flourished, computers replaced human beings in multiple job sectors, leading to loss of livelihood and corresponding loss of pride. Science fiction abounds with tales of man-machine interfaces and battles between human and cyborg. The Internet has also transformed the nature of human communications, depersonalizing them to the extent that individuals can easily hide behind pseudonyms . Anonymity and the isolation it can breed are among the possible deleterious effects of Internet use. Moreover, research shows that the effects the Internet has on young people may be profound including increased social anxiety and depression (Liu & Kuo 2007)."
Abstract This essay discusses Robert Putnam's perception of the American society. The author explains how and why the American society is falling apart and why it is disintegrated. The author provides the reasons for Putnam's conclusion such as the role of television in our society.
From the Paper "One of the most important questions for any democratic country is how to increase voter participation in the process, since a country may be said to be a democracy only to the extent that people participate in the process of selecting leaders. By this measure the United States remains only partially successful as a democracy. Although there was higher voter turnout this year than in many elections (about half of registered voters), there remain both a large number of people who never register to vote at all and a large number of those who are registered who never (or rarely) vote."
Abstract This paper explains how the First World War signaled a dramatic shift in the fundamental ways in which the nations of the Western World perceived themselves in the decades to come. It discusses how scholars explain that the wake of World War I initiated a lack of faith in Western society for its own institutions, leaders, and philosophies; and how the disintegration of traditional ideas in the aftermath of the Great War spread far and wide among the populations of the Western nations.
From the Paper "Suddenly, the end of optimism necessitated a need to question, even dismiss, many of the basic values of culture that had once been accepted. As is articulated in John Steele Gordon's retrospective "What We Lost in The Great War", survivors of the war were impelled to reassess their loyalties; "Because of the war," he writes, "it seemed to many a matter of inescapable logic that Western culture must be deeply, inherently flawed" (pp. 83). An explanation of this phenomenon is easy to ascertain; because Western culture had mired itself in the war, the ideologies and institutions of Western culture must therefore be faulty. The faith of the Western world in the soundness of its civilization was thus primed for disintegration, newly replaced with feelings of disillusionment and shame(Gordon, pps. 84-86)."
Abstract This paper is an analysis of the controversy surrounding the Firestone - Ford Explorer disintegrating tire issue. The author discusses the three parties involved - Ford, Firestone, and the victims - in an attempt to pin down the motivations of each. The author demonstrates how each side is shifting blame since the cause is not entirely clear. In analyzing the developments of this case, the author shows how both Ford and Firestone want to avoid taking blame and retain public confidence, while victims and consumer advocacy groups want to ensure corporate responsibility.
Abstract This paper explains that both the protagonists Othello and Macbeth, in "Othello" and "Hamlet" respectively, are superior men, possessing great courage and outward strength, heroes in war accustomed to commanding a force of men in battle; but both go awry in their personal lives when a different morality and sensitivity is required: Othello is consumed by jealousy and Macbeth, by ambition. The author points out that a key element in Macbeth's nature is his imagination, which he lets soar ahead of his deeds; whereas, Othello is a man of action and not prone to ponder too much. The paper relates that, in their final words, the two men have completely disintegrated: Othello by taking not only Desdemona's life but also his own and Macbeth by resigning himself to go on with the fight for the crown, which even has taken the life of his wife. Many textual examples.
From the Paper "Macbeth is immediately shown as a man whose ambition is capable of overtaking his personality. However, the additional quality of fear is introduced in Macbeth, who has been referred to in the play's opening passages as "brave Macbeth." Whereas Othello was judicious, Macbeth's courage showed in him a rashness that sets the stage for his later actions. He is described in battle by a soldier as "Disdaining fortune, with his brandish'd steel,/ which smok'd with bloody execution, Like valour's minion,/ Carv'd out his passage till he fac'd the slave;/ And fix'd his head upon our battlements." (I,ii.19-26) He is valour personified and is so ferocious that his sword smokes, an example of hyperbole."
Abstract In addition to looking at the reasons for the disintegration of the Black Panthers, this paper also traces the origins of the Party, examines how and why it started, describes its program and activities, the FBI's campaign against the Black Panthers, the trial of Black Panther members in court, the role of women in BPP, and the impact of the Party on the country.
Table of Contents
The Black Panther Party
Origin
Why was the Party Started?
The Ten-Point Program
Activities of the Black Panthers
War Against the Panthers
Black Panthers in Court
Black Panther Women
Alliances and Coalitions
Mistakes Made by the Black Panthers
Impact of the Party on the Country
From the Paper "The black community of Oakland, California was greatly perturbed due to the failure of Southern white policemen to provide adequate protection for its black residents and the increasing incidents of police brutality targeted at the blacks. The organizers of the Panthers, therefore, aimed to gain justice for black people and dedicated themselves to defend the black community from racist police oppression and brutality. Besides being considered as the perpetrators of injustice and violence against the black community, the police was perceived by the Panthers as the representatives of the status quo and the "establishment" who implemented its anti-Black agenda. Since the Panthers believed that they were fighting the "status quo" the BPP considered itself to be a "revolutionary" party, which was committed to wage a class struggle to overthrow the existing order. (Harris 169)"
Abstract This paper explains that the elderly Asian immigrant culture and other older people from immigrant and refugee groups are very traumatized and vulnerable because they not only face the struggle of aging but also psychological problems such as family disintegration and loss, marriage dissolution, racial prejudice and discrimination. The author points out that the problems of the elderly immigrant Latino population are similar to the problems faced by older Asians. The paper relates that elderly African-Americans are faced with the legacy of racism and the belief that blacks somehow are carriers of more disease than whites, which has prevented many elderly black patients from getting the care they deserve. The paper has many quotations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Asian and Latino Elderly People
Dementia
African-American Elderly and Issues Surrounding their Care
From the Paper "As to Puerto Rican immigrants in Spanish Harlem (New York City), an article in the University of Maryland publication, suggests that the elderly Puerto Ricans say that though they are concerned with crime in their neighborhoods, and loneliness, "health is their number one concern." When an elderly Puerto Rican in Spanish Harlem is disabled and cannot leave home, "a group of women comes to visit to help them say prayers." Many Puerto Rican immigrants "cope" with loneliness "by playing dominoes on the sidewalk, erecting small altars in their homes, visiting spiritualists, or listening to Latin music.""
Tags: caregiving, headaches, racism, disintegration, medical
Abstract The paper discusses Charles Dickens' novel, "Our Mutual Friend" which centers on materialist capitalism and how its acceptance or rejection leads to personal disintegration or reunification. The paper notes that to this end, Dickens places most of his characters into a dichotomy--on one end of this dichotomy are the characters who ruthlessly trample upon others in order to economically advance themselves, while on the other end are those who seek wealth while still maintaining ethical standards. The paper discusses how, in the work, Dickens illuminates the dark realities of the cutthroat capitalism, which epitomized his contemporary Victorian society.
From the Paper "Ultimately, the characters who eschew morality and integrity in their aspirations to prosperity face misfortune and personal destruction while those who maintain their altruism and dignity even within this ruthless capitalist society experience personal reunification, redemption, and honor. Through these events, Dickens illuminates the dark realities of the cutthroat capitalism, which epitomized his contemporary Victorian society. Materialist capitalism, unlike mixed or regulated capitalism, is an economic system by which the pursuit of wealth and material goods is a significantly greater priority than the pursuit of personal character, virtue, and altruism. In the novel, Dickens illustrates its dangers by showing how it ravages human relationships, destroys communities, and pollutes individual character".
A detailed essay covering the diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, prevention and prognosis of each pervasive developmental disorder such as autism, Rett syndrome, etc.
Abstract A paper which covers the main points of Pervasive Developmental Disorders, including autism, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, Asperger's syndrome, and 'pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified' (PDDNOS). The treatment, prevention, diagnosis, signs and symptoms, and treatment of each disorder is covered.
Table of Contents:
Asperger's Syndrome
What is Asperger's Syndrome?
Characteristics & Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
Treatment
Autistic Disorder
What is Autism?
Causes, Incidence, Risk Factors
Prevention
Diagnosing Autism
Treatment
Prognosis
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
What is Childhood Disintegrative Disorder?
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnostic Criteria
Causes, Incidence, Other Risk
Prevention
Diagnosis
Signs and Tests
Prognosis
Treatment
Monitoring the Condition
Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
What is PPDNOS?
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
Rett Syndrome
What is Rett Syndrome?
Causes, Incidence
Diagnosis
Signs and Tests
Treatment
Prognosis
What we learned?
Bibliography
From the Paper "Early diagnosis and appropriate educational programs are very important to children with autism or PDD. Public Law 105-17, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), includes autism as a disability category. From the age of three, children with autism and PDD are eligible for an educational program appropriate to their individual needs. Educational programs for students with autism or PDD focus on improving communication, social, academic, behavioral, and daily living skills. Behavior and communication problems that interfere with learning sometimes require the assistance of a knowledgeable professional in the autism field who develops and helps to implement a plan which can be carried out at home and school."
Abstract In 403 B.C. Tsin disintegrated into 3 separate states, Han, Wei, and Chao. This disintegration marked the beginning of the Warring States period in what is now known as China. The paper examines the life of one of the great philosophers - Confucius - who rose as a result of the warring states was Confucius. This paper explores Confucius' philosophy, principles and teachings and showed how he influenced the Han dynasty.
From the Paper "It was believed that earthly events were closely related to heavenly affairs. Specifically, heavenly powers granted the right for someone to govern, and that person was called, ?the mandate of heaven.? This was given to an individual that was thought of as the son of heaven. His duty was to observe high standards of honor and justice, and to maintain harmony. If he did this, the heavenly powers would approve his work, and the dynasty would retain its mandate to govern. However, if he failed in his duties, chaos and suffering would come to his rule, and the heavenly powers would withdraw the mandate of heaven and find a different one.15 According to Confucian thought, a ruling dynasty lost the Mandate of Heaven when an emperor did not fulfill the traditional obligations of a ruler, which were to protect, to establish a stable political order and to avoid the exploitation of citizens. Also, in the concept of Confucianism, if an emperor became corrupt, lax, inept, or ruthless, this would result into loss of support from his people, and more importantly, the loss of heavenly support, which would result in the fall of the emperor or dynasty."
Abstract This paper examines how in her novel "Song of Solomon", Toni Morrison uses the history of one black family and covers the period from the end of the Civil War to the time of the Civil Rights Movement. It looks at how the women of the family are witnesses to the disintegration of the black male and so of the black family and how, even as the family disintegrates, these women achieve a form of regeneration as they gain wisdom.
From the Paper "In Chapter 6, the idea of truth is seen to be based not on simple facts but on a broader and more encompassing truth involving history and patterns. Some of the patterns are revealed in the foreshadowing, as when Milkman says Hagar has been trying to kill him for months, and such allusions are numerous in the text to set the idea of violence and murder to come. The mention of the white robe is also one of many, with a repeated and vivid connotation to any object or person described as "white" in this novel--with little or no positive implications at the time. This particular example not only suggests the white robes of an angel with a halo, but also the white robes of the Klu Klux Klan."
