Abstract This paper states that, although some people feel that contemporary, image-laden U.S. political party conventions are no longer important, for every dull convention, there are those where vital issues were decided such as the divisive split between the Democrats and the 'Dixiecrats' in 1940. The paper relates the debate on the effects, created by televising the national convention, on the nature of the conventions themselves. The paper also reviews several Democratic and Republican conventions from the 19th to the 21st century. The paper concludes, that, no matter how carefully scripted the convention and how certain the nominee, that politics is a volatile mixture, which cannot be micromanaged by any political party.
From the Paper "This is why, in the 21st century, the current Democratic race is causing such anxiety within the party. It is feared that if the convention is called to play an important role in determining the candidate, as conventions were traditionally 'supposed to' in the 19th century it will simply present a negative image of the party to the public, and suggest that the Democrats are not really a party, but two opposing camps of contentious ideologies at war."
Abstract In this article, the writer notes that in recent years, two related and overlapping schools of literary theory have emerged that have offered competing responses to the relationship between Renaissance drama and the political power of Tudor and Stuart Britain. To determine the differences in these perspectives, this paper provides an analysis of Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors," Ben Jonson's "The Alchemist," Thomas Kyd's "The Spanish Tragedy" and Heywood's "A Woman Killed with Kindness". The writer looks at these works from the perspective of two modes of criticism or theory, with various criticisms from the new historicist camp and cultural materialist camp being reviewed. An assessment of the complexities of these modes is also provided, taking into account the social, theoretical, and critical movements that informed them. A summary of the research and salient findings are presented in the conclusion.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors."
Ben Jonson's "The Alchemist."
Thomas Kyd's "The Spanish Tragedy."
Thomas Heywood's "A Woman Killed with Kindness"
Analysis
Conclusion
From the Paper "This relationship between social contract and means of production becomes even clearer when its importance in the community was taken into account, with marriage representing both a socially acceptable framework in which people could live together and have children, it was inextricably related to how people earned their livings and what roles they played in this society. In this regard, Orlin emphasizes that although marriage ceremonies feature prominently in the opening and conclusion of the play, there is a difference between the celebratory nature of the occasion today and the implications the institution had during this period in history. There is no romantic comedy involved in the marriage of John and Anne Frankford, for example, and the opening scene ... "
Abstract This paper discusses the advantages of taking alternative dispute resolution rather than legal action and the specific conditions under which it is more beneficial. This paper shows us that the advantages of alternative dispute resolution are not universal, nor automatic, but should be the result of early screening and careful decision making.
Contents:
Overview
Overview of Alternative Dispute Resolution Reported Advantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution Recommendations
Conclusion
From the Paper "Alternative dispute resolution describes the settling of disputes outside of a traditional legal arena (Legal Information Institute). Alternative dispute resolution can be used in almost any type of situation. This can include family, neighborhood, housing, and environmental disputes. Dispute resolution can be used in a number of business situations, including personal injury, employment, and consumer disputes (Center for Analysis of Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems). Alternative dispute resolution is also sometimes called dispute resolution or appropriate dispute resolution (Center for Analysis of Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems).
Alternative dispute resolution is actually a catch-all term that refers to a number of different processes used to resolve disputes. In reality, there are a number of different types of dispute resolution processes. These include arbitration, early neutral evaluation, mediation, a mini-trial, negotiation, neutral fact-finding, ombuds, private judging, settlement conferences, a summary jury trial (Center for Analysis of Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems), and conciliation (Legal Information Institute). Arbitration and mediation are the most common forms of disputer resolution (Legal Information Institute)."
Abstract The Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) was a period when cultural innovation was occurring at a very high rate in China(Lewis 34). One of the cultural areas that went through a particularly significant period of growth during this period was drama. The question that this essay attempts to answer is why did drama in the Yuan period flourish? It is argued that drama flourished in the Yuan period for four primary reasons. These reasons are; the commercialization of entertainment and the arts during this period, the use of vernacular language, the vulgarity and humor of many of these dramas and the fact that the dramas often used stock stories and characters that were known by a wide range of people.
Abstract This paper briefly describes the history of the trend of settling disputes on every level. The paper discusses the nature of conflict and looks at a few different types of conflict resolution. The paper explores new trends in the movement as it expands to help create a system that allows all parties to knowledgeably settle disputes without further conflict, legal action or violence.
Outline:
Introduction
History of the Dispute Resolution Movement
Reasons To Employ Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Types of Conflict
Conclusion
From the Paper "Conflict resolution is, in its simplest form an attempt by two or more parties to reach an agreement that meets the needs of all parties, without excluding the voice of either and within the range of the ability of both parties to compromise in the face of any given conflict. The trend toward settling disputes on every level is moving in the clear direction of conflict resolution as a first and/or even last resort, as a result of the desire of many individuals and entities to clearly outline the nature of the needs of those they represent and allow the other party(s) to do the same, so that confusion and misunderstanding is eliminated from the resolution and both parties enter into an agreement, hopefully amiably understanding the rights and responsibilities of the agreement."
This paper discusses conflict resolution, a method beginning in the early grades to teach children the systematic way to handle differences with others.
Abstract This paper explains that educators recognize that the management of classroom behavior problems is one of the most important skills a teacher can have; however, many teachers feel it is the area where they are the less prepared. The author relates that the goal of conflict resolution is to teach students to identify conflicts and to learn to find ways to solve the differences in what is called a "win/win" way, where both people walk away feeling the resolution was fair and just. The paper suggests a research project to test the efficacy of conflict management in the classroom by using a checklist of disruptive behavioral problems to compare behaviors in classrooms that either use or do not use conflict management.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Review of the Literature
Hypothesis
How to Proceed
From the Paper "Bryant-Edwards, et. al. (2002) found students who had been suspended for behavior problems during one and one-half year period and put them into a program called "Alternative to Suspension for Violent Behavior" (ASVB), which was based on conflict resolution. The researchers looked for four desired outcome -- a reduced rate of later suspensions for participants for physical violence; reduced suspensions not related to violence; reduced rate of suspension overall for students completing the program; and a lower rate of other disciplinary interventions. However, assignment to groups was not random, and other factors seemed to be relevant."
Abstract This research paper identifies desired outcomes of conflict resolution procedures in organizational environments. The paper also presents the major concepts underlying effective conflict resolution strategies. The principal resource for this research was a 1999 article entitled "Toward a Comprehensive Model for the Assessment and Management of Intra-organizational Conflict: Developing the Framework."
Abstract This paper examines the history of drama and its steady and sometimes spectacular evolution over time. The paper reviews the contributions of the ancient Greeks to western dramaturgy and then proceeds to look at the innovations of the early moderns. The paper then examines the modern age and considers the peculiar development of what can best be described as non-realistic or some might say nihilistic drama.
From the Paper "The following paper will explore the history and evolution of drama over time while noting the constancy of tragedy, comedy and farce despite the steady parade of changes which have transformed western dramaturgy in fundamental ways. It will begin first by examining the development of "western" drama in the age of the Greeks and it will proceed from there to discuss the innovations of the early modern period (as especially typified by Shakespeare). Not content to end simply with Shakespeare, the paper will look at the modern age and the arrival of non-realistic (some might argue nihilistic) drama and its most fundamental features."
Abstract Sociological perspectives affirm that contact does not eliminate the possibilities of conflicts in multi-ethnic classrooms. Viewing school as an organization, and promoting positive classroom environment help reduce classroom conflicts at their roots, and assign the role of conflict resolution to policy makers rather than to individuals.
Abstract This paper explains people have a tendency to assume that parties to a sexual harassment complaint cannot work together to resolve the dispute; but, by using mediation, the manager can potentially save the company's relationship with both employees and avoid a lawsuit. The author points out that, in today's work environment, both employers and employees are recognizing that they should not treat each other as adversaries when they must produce goods or perform services together. The paper stresses that workplace mediation presents important benefits to both employers and employees by providing fast, mutually satisfactory resolutions and by fostering mutual respect through improved communication.
From the Paper "Mediation of workplace disputes can be very beneficial for companies that have no plans to change the structure or philosophy of their organizations. Employment litigation can be an expensive process, in terms of dollars spent, time lost, and relationships ruined. Mediating disputes as they arise in the workplace can help companies avoid those costs."
Abstract This paper discusses two aspects relating to Islam and conflict resolution. One deals with "unpeaceful metaphors" and stereotypes about Islam. The other deals with the possibilities of conflict, coexistence, or cooperation between Islam and the West.
From the Paper "Since the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington on September 11, elements in American society that are hostile to Islam have stereotyped it by reference to unpeaceful metaphors ..."
Abstract This paper studies the Bush Administration's approach toward seeking Congressional support for the the Iraq war resolution. The paper begins by asking why Congressional support was crucial to the Administration. Next the paper details the methods used to obtain the support and the consequences of their efforts. The paper focuses on the policy objective of the Bush Administration.
Tags: iraq, congress, resolution, republicans, democrats, UN, influence, policy
Abstract This paper provides a first-hand description of a dispute resolution process that did not end well. The paper begins "When I was working a part-time job during my teens, I witnessed a very poignant form of internal dispute between a fellow employee and our manager. "
From the Paper "When I worked a part-time job as a teenager, I witnessed a poignant internal dispute between a fellow employee and our manager. The employee was an attractive, 17-year-old female. The manager was a male in his late 50s, married, and was seen as a pillar of the community. Despite widespread community recognition of his contributions to the social and economic environments, however, the manager also had a reputation among female workers at the company for approaching them on a sexual level. As the female employee was under the legal age of consent, she thought she was safe from sexual harassment. Yet as the summer progressed, she noted that our manager continued to make advances and would frequently try to corner her, such as asking her to work after-hours or off-site with him."
Abstract In this paper, the writer discusses the aspects of religion and romance that appear in various works of English drama. Among other examples, the writer points out that 'All for Love' presents the complex and dangerous relationship that existed between the Egyptian queen Cleopatra and the Roman leader Antony. The writer also looks at the concept of morals and seduction in the play "The Country Wife" by William Wycherley.
From the Paper ""The Country Wife" by William Wycherley exudes with the idea of the Rake Hero, as a man that is clearly against the highly moral strictness of the day, and seems bent on demoralizing everyone that he meets. Mr. Pinchwife, (the central character in the play) is a Rake Hero in many aspects, as he is constantly trying to stop his wife from behaving morally, but instead, this actually puts ideas into her about seduction, as he is very clever in his cunning. Margery, in essence, ends up cheating on him with another man, and they become fully immersed in immoral behavior in the play."
Abstract This paper integrates several Civil War topics, including the power dynamics of oligarchies in the antebellum South, the authorship and diffusion of pro-slavery ideology, the development and implications of the plantation slavery economy, and an analysis of different explanations for the collapse of the Confederacy, into the thesis that the South's lack of pragmatism and adaptability brought about its defeat. The writer dissects the discourse of James Henry Hammond and John C. Calhoun and presents pro-slavery ideology as a fundamentally conservative reaction to early capitalism that diffused from a planter elite to the Southern masses through the conflation of the Southern identity with the institution of slavery. The industrial and technological stagnation, aristocratic trends, and dependent nature of the Southern economy are weighed as cogent factors in the failure of Confederate resources. The writer explains, using cognitive dissonance theory, how the conflicting elements of Confederate nationalism, such as scriptural fundamentalism, states' rights theory, and pro-slavery discourse, failed to successfully coexist with the reality of slavery and led to problems with strategy, conscription, enlistment, and solidarity.
Paper Outline
I. Introduction
II. Reactionary, Principled Ideology III. Socioeconomic Maladjustment
IV. Confederate Defeat by Tradition and Ideology V. Conclusion
From the Paper "James Henry Hammond, editor of The Southern Times, defended the right to property through scriptural fundamentalism and carried slavery above human criticism by declaring it a biblically sanctioned institution. In order to justify chattel slavery's presuppositions of vindicated human property, proslavery ideology needed to incorporate the priority of slaveholders? right to property over slaves? right to liberty. Hammond provided this by asserting that man's right to "property in man" had been "consecrated" by the Bible. Suggesting a similitude between abolitionism and anti-property radicalism, as did many reactionary Southerners, Hammond anticipated that, after defeating slavery, the property-threatening ideology of antislavery would challenge the capital of the North."
