Abstract
This paper describes and reviews new information about depression presented in an article by David Dobbs entitled "A Depression Switch". According to the paper, although the mental health model of depression has shifted from therapy to biology, this article suggests that the mental health field may even have farther to go in terms of adopting new treatments. One of these new treatments is a psychiatric surgery called deep brain stimulation (D.B.S.) therapy. The paper concludes by encouraging all mental health professionals to become aware of the new findings and treatments for depression.

From the Paper
"Depression is hardly a new topic of scrutiny for the popular media. However, an April 2, 2005 article by David Dobbs called "A Depression Switch" in the Sunday Magazine section of The New York Times offers the jarring, even disturbing possibility that the way science has attempted to grapple with the problem of major depression in the past may have been fundamentally misguided. Rather than tracing back to childhood trauma, or even a chemical imbalance, the real root of depression may lie deep within the structure of the human brain."

Tags:nursing, psychiatry, depression, mental, health, David, Dobbs, D.B.S., therapy

Abstract
This essay examines the impressions working class in the early twentieth century through comparing the works of Susan Porter Benson in "Counter Cultures, Saleswomen, Managers, and Customers in American Department Stores, 1890-1940" to that of Farrell Dobbs's series "Teamsters." The author finds Dobbs to have a more detailed accurate portrayal of working class life, providing audiences with an in-depth look into the working class struggles of that time. The paper highlights the authors' works and the areas in which they specialized their research. For example, Susan Porter Benson focused on the women's movement of the working class, whereas Farrell Dobbs focused on labor unions. The paper concludes with a discussion of unions, strikes and the movement to improve working conditions for the working class.

From the Paper
"The "working class" labels formed early in the nineteenth century (Cody,). The "classes" are defined by various traits: occupation, education, manners, power, and social prestige (Wikipedia Encyclopedia). The working class consists of blue-collar workers and manual laborers. They can be either upper or middle class with skilled laborers at one and unskilled at the other (Cody,). These definitions and views of the working class are still perceived today. The working classes, as everyone knows, have various education and experience backgrounds."

Tags:blue collar workers, proletariat, laborers, unskilled workers, skilled workers

Abstract
A rhetorical analysis of an essay, "The Shatterer of Worlds", against the American atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II. The focus of the analysis is on the author's ethical and emotional appeals.

From the Paper
"Kildare Dobbs' essay titled "The Shatterer of Worlds" juxtaposes the experiences of American airmen involved in the deployment of the first atomic bomb in World War II, an attack first on the City of Hiroshima and later on Nagasaki, with the experiences of a victim of that bombing, a teenaged Japanese girl named Emiko who was injured in the attack and whose sister was killed at that time. Dobbs' thesis is that this event was a scar on humanity's conscience, thus establishing..."

Tags:rhetorical analysis, WWII, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, atomic bombing

Abstract
The paper discusses how great heroes are motivated by a higher calling, by the desire to do good in the face of evil and despair, while anti-heroes are propelled from one action to another by their selfish, primordial urges. However, the paper shows how while anti-heroes and villains are driven by the same things, the villain becomes heroic when we see the psychological turmoil and processes through which they become malignant. The paper argues that Fred C. Dobbs, Humphrey Bogart's character in the "Treasure of the Sierra Madre", is an anti-hero while Charlie is a hero. Additionally, the paper looks at how the 1951 film, "The African Queen", fits in nicely with the traditional heroic narrative.

From the Paper
"Great heroes are motivated by a higher calling, by the desire to do good in the face of evil and despair. By comparison, anti-heroes are propelled from one action to another by their selfish, primordial urges. However, while anti-heroes and villains are driven by the same things, the villain becomes heroic when we see the psychological turmoil and processes through which they become malignant (Bonnet, 1). With that in mind, the following paper will argue that Fred C. Dobbs, Humphrey Bogart's character in the "Treasure of the Sierra Madre", is an anti-hero while Charlie is a hero."

Tags:bogart, hero, convention

Abstract
This paper discusses why outsourcing helps and protectionism hurts the United States' economy. It provides an overview of a series of articles and research papers which discuss the impact of offshore outsourcing on the American economy. It analyzes whether it is ultimately better for America to be challenged competitively or if it is more prudent to protect American industries.

Table of Contents:
Summary
Offshore Outsourcing Has Become the Political Football of Choice
Offshore Outsourcing Hits Iowans Hard
Evaluating Lou Dobbs' Commentaries on Offshore Outsourcing
Making American Manufacturing Lean: A Perspective
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Instead, the author takes the approach of looking at the concepts of lean manufacturing as the true point of differentiation and long-term growth of American manufacturing. Link (2006) argues that efficiency and cost reduction through lean manufacturing techniques can actually forestall or even stop the outsourcing of jobs en masse. The other side of this argument however is that many Indian outsourcing companies including HCL, Infosys, Tata and others can deliver a 40% reduction in the costs of doing a complex task or process, which would ironically alleviate the pressure on companies to outsource their core business. The author tends to applaud the Toyota Production System too often, and could have made the entire article stronger by showing the ironies of Toyota themselves doing much of their outsourcing work on non-strategic parts of their business so they could focus on the core aspects of next generation auto development."

Tags:manufacturing, regionalization, protectionism

Abstract
The paper discusses the closing of multinational companies in favour of China, India or another country where labour costs are low, setting a trend of eroding manufacturing across America. The paper explores whether the trend is to the ultimate benefit or detriment of the American economy. The paper looks at Lou Dobbs' opinions in his book "Exporting America: Why Corporate Greed is Shipping American Jobs Overseas" and discusses the movement against "exporting America". The paper concludes that American economists foresee the globalization trend as inevitable with the developing giants gaining at the expense of America.

From the Paper
"Many believe the globalization phenomenon is much more of a threat to America than a positive step. The most common example brought up to demonstrate this fact is the closing of multinational companies in favour of setting up shop in China, India, or another country where labour costs are stunningly low. Other critics cite the increasing number of imports from China to America, giving the giant nation a growing edge on the American economy. In fact, one must remember that although China is a developing country, it is the fourth largest economy in the world and is now also the world's fastest growing economy. India, too, traditionally a developing nation, is seeing a sudden surge in economic growth owing to the American trend of outsourcing jobs."

Tags:globalization, outsourcing, economy, exports, imports, jobs

Abstract
This paper examines the growing movement of complaint in America regarding the issue of globalization. Economists, researchers and even everyday citizens lament the loss of American jobs. According to the paper, much of America's workforce is being accrued from other nations where labor costs are cheaper. The paper concludes by questioning whether the trend is to the ultimate benefit or detriment of the American economy.

From the Paper
" US multinational enterprises are giving America away to foreign countries such as China and India. Did the US give away more than it receives in return from globalization? There is a growing movement of complaint in America regarding the "hot topic" issue of globalization. Economists, researchers and even everyday citizens lament "where have all the jobs gone?" Much of America's workforce is being accrued from other nations where labour costs are cheaper. But is the trend to the ultimate benefit or detriment of the American economy..."

Tags:globalization, dobbs, outsource