Abstract The paper explains how the article "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Public Opinion Polls" classifies polls into good, bad and ugly categories. The paper relates that "good" polls use primary source information and are very open about their sources of information, so readers can check facts for themselves. The paper contrasts this to the "bad" polls, which are manipulations of information and poll results, and which do not reveal links to sources for polling information. The paper then discusses how advocacy groups can sometimes create "ugly" polls in the interests of specifically manipulating facts or bring a polling agency into disrepute, an unethical practice.
From the Paper "This website makes a crucial explanation of the difference between polls. It points out that polls in their purest form as we know them are meant to inform the public regarding general public opinion in a sampling of large sectors of the population. The site seeks to point out to students who are just learning how the world works how they can identify the difference between polls, which the author categorizes into the three categories of the good, the bad and the ugly (Renka, http://cstl-cla.semo.edu/renka/Renka_papers/polls.htm). The author is concerned about the amount of bad polls that are on the internet, which can be further subdivided into bad polls and ugly polls."
Abstract This paper presents a detailed discussion about "The Ugly American" by Eugene Burdick and William J. Lederer. It is the story of the gross failures of American diplomacy and exposes the ugly truth behind it. It also praises the traces of clear and positive potential in our system. The author of this paper portrays the characters of the book to illustrate the failures as well as the successes of the story and of American diplomatic policies.
Tags: BOOK REPORTS - BOOK REVIEWS, the ugly american
Bertolt Brecht's 'The Good Woman of Setzuan' portrays the struggle to be good while living in a corrupt society and the delicate balance needed to survive within it.
Abstract An analysis of Bertolt Brecht's play 'The Good Woman of Setzuan'. Throughout the play Shen Te juggles her promise to be good with the necessity to be bad. The author finds through the protagonist and the creation of her doppelganger, 'The Good Woman of Setzuan' portrays the struggle to be good while living in a corrupt society, and the delicate balance needed to survive within it as seen in Shen Te's struggle as a good woman leading the life of a prostitute.
From the Paper "Shen Te, a good woman, a prostitute, and the only one willing to take three gods into her home is rewarded with 1000 silver dollars, with which she is to "above all be good"(712). This mission tears her in two. Shen Te and her doppelganger Shui Ta are in a delicate balance of power. Shen Te needs to keep her promise to the gods by being a good woman, helping those around her in need. Because Shen Te is too good, those she helps threaten to ruin her own survival. To remain a good woman Shen Te must create someone to fight for her. Like parents, both Shui Ta and Shen Te make up the whole of one unit. Shen Te is a nurturing, sweet mother-type while Shui Ta becomes a strict, disciplinarian, father-type. Through the protagonist and the creation of her doppelganger, Brecht's The Good Woman of Setzuan portrays the struggle to be good while living in a corrupt society, and the delicate balance needed to survive within it."
Abstract "Good Will Hunting", directed by Gus Van Sant, has been described as an 'edge' or 'independent' film. The paper defines an independent film as one which provides an alternative point of view to the dominant discourse provided by mainstream films. The 'edge' or 'independent' genre of the film is discussed in this paper.
From the Paper "Secondly, the choice of subject matter of the film is highly idiosyncratic. Rather than choosing an ?every person,? the film selects a very gifted individual with an intellect most filmgoers cannot identify with. Rather than validating American notions about success, the Will of the title spurns such notions. He is more interested in his own gifts, in a very personal and arrogant way, than of conventional collegiate success. To find himself and to realize his gifts, the protagonist must abandon his friends and old way of life as well as conventional American notions of monetary and intellectual achievement."
Abstract This paper reviews Martin Scorcese's film "Taxi Driver", the story of Travis Bickle, a taxi driver with no particular plot but more of a documentary of Bickle's life. It discusses Scorcese's tendencies to make films about the United States that are hard, rough-edged, unglamorous and violent and how "Taxi Driver" is no exception. It examines how America is portrayed as a completely messed-up society and how Scorsese shows that there is something fundamentally wrong with sex, politics and drugs all combined to produce an America that is falling to pieces.
From the Paper "The film is basically Bickle's view of New York City as he sees it. The New York he sees is one of slime, grime, seediness and filth: Travis only sees the cruel and sadistic underworld of the city. This is the main representation of America in the film and this is the reason that the film attracted such stark criticism from middle-American conservatives and moralists. The America which Scorsese portrays within Taxi Driver is a weird perversion of the America Dream. America is portrayed as seedy and decaying, not the country where opportunity is for all: the only people who are seen as prospering in the film are those engaged in illegal activities."
Abstract Examines two literary works that describe the nature of women in terms of good/bad distinctions. Discusses Geraldine Jewsbury's 1848 novel THE HALF SISTERS & Christina Rossetti's 1862 poem GOBLIN MARKET to explore the theme. Contrasting sisters by both writers to demonstrate potential & waste of potential in women. Literary strategies to accomplish purpose.
From the Paper "Both Geraldine Jewsbury, in her novel The Half Sisters (1848), and Christina Rossetti, in her narrative poem "Goblin Market" (1862), use the device of a pair of sisters for exploring the nature of women and expanding their audiences' understanding of women, their capacities, and the limitations placed on them by convention. Women, generally speaking, were viewed as either good or bad, with the domestic and un-domestic or, perhaps, the dutiful and undutiful, as the terms of the definition. Within these two categories individual differences among women were usually described in terms of their location on a horizontal continuum of goodness and badness and only two vertical characteristics made much of a basis for differentiation: class (with the associated question of wealth) and nationality (perhaps associated with the question of religion as well). The essential..."
Abstract This paper discusses the tank drivers of the army. It consists of a profile that explains tank drivers and their lives in the army and provides a few aspects of the writer's perspective.
Abstract This paper analyzes Chester Finn's article "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Test?", which concerns national education testing. It explores Finn's view that national educational testing is the solution to the problems confronting education today.
From the Paper "Chester E Finn Jr has written an article that supports establishing national testing standards for schools. This is not a balanced article that considers the advantages and disadvantages of the issue and ..."
Tags: education, big bad test, finn, national, education, testing
Abstract This paper discusses how Aristotle approached the issue of being good. He determined that a single act of goodness did was not sufficient to determine whether or not an individual was good. The paper further discusses how in committing a single act of goodness there was no true reflection of the individual's entire life as a good person. Therefore the only way to measure the goodness of a person would be at the end of life when all of the activities of the individual could be examined and a complete evaluation of goodness could be determined as reflected in the individual inner personality or soul.
Abstract The following paper examines whether a retailer, specifically - TV World Ltd. is reliable for faulty tv sets, under the Sale of Goods Act 1979. The writer discusses the case study presented where TV World Ltd., a retail business, advertised a new 28 inch stereo television with teletext. The paper continues to examine how Ms. Hardy bought the television set for ?300 but after a month it broke down. This paper asserts that Ms. Hardy signed a clause in the sales contract excluding liability under the Sale of Goods Act. The writer looks at a number of points had to be considered before establishing Ms. Hardy's legal position. .
From the Paper "Under section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 we can see that the TV World Ltd does have the right to sell the television in question. Section 13 ascertains that there is an implied condition that the goods will correspond with the description. Although Ms Hardy saw the TV in operation before he bought it, we can say that it was still bought by description as she was relying on the TV being a stereo model as described. TV World Ltd argues that as Ms Hardy should have realised that it was not a stereo model as she watched the set in the store. As Ms Hardy is just a consumer, she cannot be an expert in televisions and therefore it would be unfair to say that she should have known. We can see this in Beal v Taylor (1967) 3 ALL ER 253 where the plaintiff had inspected the car before she bought but later realised that it was an earlier model. The Court of Appeal held that the plaintiff was entitled to damages for breach of section 13 as she had relied on the description contained in the advertisement. Similar facts are found in the present situation and the goods have not corresponded to their description so TV World Ltd has breached section 13."
Abstract Nietzsche is known for his viewpoints on good and evil philosophy. This paper discusses the difference between good and evil. Nietzsche is known for the values that continue to affect us today.
Abstract The following paper considers good and evil as they appear in William Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Macbeth" and Christopher Marlowe's "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus". The present study examines good and evil in both the conceptual form and what could well be termed its objective correlative; how each are embodied within the plays.
Abstract This paper discusses the forces of good and evil and how man's character and nature is influenced by both childhood experiences and genetic composition. While in my personal opinion, a person's nature is dependent on his upbringing, some scientists maintain that there may be some genetic connection which urges a man to indulge in evil acts.
Abstract This paper examines the transformation of Katie in Nick Horby's novel, "How to Be Good" and her attempts to become a better person. The author points out Katie's understanding of human obligation. The paper explores her relationship with her husband.
From the Paper Nick Hornby's novel "How to Be Good" tells the story of Katie and David Carr, two Londoners blessed with most of the good things in life who are, nevertheless, committed to making the world a better place for the less fortunate."
Abstract In this article the writer offers an evaluation of television evangelist pastor John Hagee. The writer discusses the qualities that make a good pastor. The writer also evaluates whether Hagee is a good pastor. In this paper, Hagee's performance is evaluated in terms of empirical evidence and witness or experiential evidence.
From the Paper "A pastor, a term derived from the Greek word poimen referring to someone who shepherds sheep is widely considered an apt term for the New Testament pastor in the position of leadership in the local church. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate Pastor John Hagee a television evangelist and Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio Texas, which is a large church with over ... "
