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In this article, the writer analyzes "Drums Along the Mohawk" by Robin Wood. The writer describes that this work examines the drama from 1939 of the same name that was directed by John Ford. The writer discusses that there are two themes or arguments running through Wood's work. The writer studies a predominantly white controlled concept of democracy portrayed in the film and also the family unit as the symbol of this civilization and its predominant values.

From the Paper
"In his essay "Drums Along the Mohawk" Robin Wood presents a wide-ranging critical analysis of the work of John Ford - a prominent director of Hollywood's Golden Age best known for his westerns - in his 1939 drama of the same name. Wood's analysis presents two key, interrelated arguments regarding the film: first, that it affirms a white-dominated, ideological view of democracy/capitalism as reflected in the United States of America; and second, that the film uses the "family/monogamy" ..."

Tags:film, western

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This paper discusses Robin Wood's essay, "Drums Along the Mohawk", in which he presents a wide-ranging critical analysis of the work of John Ford in his 1939 drama of the same name. The paper describes Wood's analysis of the film and the arguments that he presents. It then critically analyzes the article and presents the writer's point of view as to the article's validity.

From the Paper
"These strengths related to the conceptual framework of the film also highlight a key weakness in Wood's text: its lack of extensive discussion of the cinematic aspects of the work. Indeed, with the exception of a brief discussion of composition in Ford's work (Wood 176), there is little discussion of the film as film instead of in terms of its conceptual framework. Despite film being a visual medium, with only a handful of exceptions Wood's text does not address the visual qualities of Ford's achievement."

Tags:Western, film, John, Ford, visual, medium

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The paper evaluates Mohawk Industries which specializes in flooring products. The paper explains that Mohawk does not intend to expand internationally; its focus is on the North American market. The paper looks at the Armstrong company and relates that it is exposed to some degree of market risk from Mohawk's growth strategies in its home market, but the company can offset any risk by unrivaled growth overseas.

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Abstract
Strategic Stance
Performance Ambiguity
Exchange Issues
Associated Risks
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Mohawk Industries (Mohawk) is a market leading supplier of flooring products that includes a line of ceramic floor tiles. Mohawk's product lines are: broadloom carpet, ceramic tiles, wood, stone, laminate material, vinyl, rugs, as well as other floor and flooring related products (Mohawk, 2005). Mohawk is currently operating under an expansion and growth strategy. It has invested $107 million in capital expenditures towards both market acquisitions as well as capacity expansion (Mohawk, 2005). After extensive research it appears that Mohawk has a full understanding of its overall value chain and, within each functional business unit, the organization fully grasps each internal value link. The value chain can be described as, "...the sequence of major business activities that add utility (usefulness) to the products or services provided by an organization to its customers" (Hwang, 1999, p.95)."

Tags:value, chain, international, market, expansion, strategy

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"The production of music begins with notes written on paper which become sound through the use of an instrument and are translated into meaning by the human hearing mechanism. There are many different combinations of notes just as there are many different instruments from which to choose. A personal favorite is the drum. How this instrument creates sound and how it is heard will be explored in this analysis.
There are four classes of musical instruments: strings, winds, percussion, and electrical. Drums fall into the percussion category. The instruments classified within this group create music when struck, and include bells, triangles, tambourines, xylophones, and drums. Drums are built in varying sizes and with varying materials but share some basic ... "

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This paper describes and explores the ceremony and ritual surrounding drum dances among Inuit tribes living in Alaska's far north. As a result of the extremely limited resources available in their environment, all parts of Inuit culture must serve a purpose, including the medium of dance. Dances, and the ceremonial drums used as accompaniment for them, are important parts of Inuit society. Drum dances are used to create and sustain important social bonds, ensure successful hunting, and as a means to "control" the often hostile realities of life in the Arctic. This paper explores the role of drum dances in Inuit social structures, ceremonies, kinship and festivals.

From the Paper
"The ceremonial drum is the traditional musical instrument of Inuit dance. (Hall 1987) Both men and women play drums during song and dance rituals. (Arctic Studies Center Website 1998) An Inuit drum consists of a large, circular frame made from the ribs of a seal or walrus or, since the nineteenth century, wood. (Hall, 1987) Drumheads are made of halibut, dog or caribou stomach, the throat of a walrus or the bladder of a seal, stretched tightly across the hoop-like frame. (Kremers 1996) Drums can be decorated with stark, painted figures representing animal spirits; others have carved ivory handles and feather or fur ornamentation around the rim, and some have no ornamentation at all."

Tags:Anthropology, drums, dance, Inuit, Native Alaskan

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This paper examines the Pearl Drum Company, which began in Japan in April 1946, initially as a manufacturer of music stands and, eventually, as a producer of bass and snare drums and stands. It looks at how Pearl drums are created to be a product that consumers will be proud to purchase and the importance to the company that musicians want to be associated with them. It looks at how they focus strongly on producing quality products and on being perceived as one of the best companies in the industry. It also shows how they also focus on creating an image for the company that matches what musicians are looking for, an image of success, and an image closely linked with the high energy world of the music industry.

From the Paper
"The Pearl Drum Company has also been aware that the best option for promoting their products is to have significant bands using them. This has resulted in the company supporting and sponsoring various bands and musicians. When these bands are successful, the Pearl name is effectively promoted. For the average consumer, they might see the Pearl name on the drum set at a concert or on a film clip. This is an effective promotional option from Pearl, and one that costs less than actually creating advertisements. In addition, Pearl also reaches the market of musicians and drummers by this method. In the music industry, it is often known which brand of drums musicians use. The Pearl Drum Company supporting a drummer who is respected by other drummers is an effective promotional strategy."

Tags:music, industry, stands, bass, snare

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This paper examines the history of Latin American music and the influence it has had on American culture, looking at the particular forms that have had the most influence as well as some of the particular personalities that have been the most influential in bringing Latin American music to the United States.

From the Paper
"It would be hard to find any area of 20th-century American pop music " and now 21st century " that has not been affected by Latin American music, including Tin Pan Alley, stage and film music, jazz, rhythm and blues, country music, and rock (Roberts, 1998, p. 14). The musical voices of Brazil, Cuba, and Mexico have made their way into each of these American forms, which have been influenced not only by Latin American rhythms and musical forms but also by individual musicians and bandleaders who came to play an important role in shaping American culture (Roberts, 1998, p. 19)."

Tags:street, American, city, sounds, music, Latin, American, roots, tango, mamba, bossa, nova, Puerto, Rico, Argentina, samba, Brazil, jazz, structures, European, harmonies

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This paper presents two essays that discuss how history is represented in films: the 1997 "Amistad" that deals with the 1839 revolt by kidnapped Africans against their captors, and the 1939 "Drums Along the Mohawk" that deals with the effects of the beginning of the American War of Independence on the lives of pioneers living in New York State.

From the Paper
"The film Amistad is an account of a fact-base story of the revolt by kidnapped Africans against their captors. The incident touched off no less than three court cases in the U S with former President John Quincy Adams ..."

Tags:Amistad, Mohawk Valley, slavery, African Americans, Africans, justice, law, John Quincy Adams, pioneers, settlers, American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, history, war

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The steel drum, or steel pan, is a unique instrument commonly heard in Caribbean music today, and is one of the most recently "invented" instruments in the world, when taken in its current form. However, the roots of the instrument date as far back as the 18th century. This paper examines the roots of the steel drum, as well as the evolution of the instrument its self. Additionally, this paper examines the steel drum's impact on the Trinidad society.

From the Paper
"The steel drum claims origin on the island of Trinidad, located in the Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Venezuela. This island and the smaller island of Tobago, located 19 miles northeast of Trinidad, make up the single nation state of Trinidad and Tobago. To understand the evolution of the steel drum in this area, it is important to evaluate the political history of the islands, since it was that very political situation which helped the area to develop the instrument (Goddard, 1991). "

Tags:caribbean, pan, trinidad

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The paper analyzes the theme of the white supremist patriarchal hero through the pre and post World War II films of John Ford. The paper discusses how in "Drums Along the Mohawk", Gilbert is a white supremist patriarchal character that often appears to be exchanging gender roles with his wife, Lana, yet he is often the represented as the protector of his homestead, while his wife often takes domestic roles in the household.

Tags:society, anthro, history