Abstract This paper explores the environmental and ethical issues involved in the hunting of wolves in and around Algonquin Park. The paper shows how sport hunting is extremely anthropocentric and how the Canadian government supports it. The paper also suggests ecotourism as an alternative to hunting.
From the Paper "Wolves in North America are in a general state of decline. For example, the article "Fear and Loathing" states, Before the first European settlers arrived, timber (or grey) wolves were found almost everywhere in Canada. The wolf has now been extirpated from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, southern Ontario, southern Quebec, and the Prairies. It is endangered in all but one of the lower 48 states, where it has been exterminated from 95 percent of its former range (Anonymous 3). This statement clearly indicates that wolves in North America are generally in a state of decline."
Abstract This paper analyzes the film "Good Will Hunting", focusing on the social and emotional context of the movie. The film is analyzed as a textual reading.
Compares the "Man the Hunter" theory of human evolution with the theory in the book, "The Hunting Apes: Meat Eating and the Origins of Human Behavior".
Abstract This paper briefly explains the "Man the Hunter" theory of human evolution and then offers a longer, more detailed explanation of the theory on human behavior put forward in Craig Stanford's book, "The Hunting Apes: Meat Eating and the Origins of Human Behavior". The paper also compares and contrasts the two theories and cites some of the criticisms of Stanford's theory.
From the Paper "How behavior has evolved from our hominid ancestors to the present day has been a constant concern among anthropologists. Charles Darwin's paradigm of human evolution lacks direct evidence in fossil record to provide the basis for the reconstruction (Stanford 1999), which leads anthropological researchers to rely much on their imagination to do the job. In the process, biases result and lead to heated debates and further guesses, the most controversial topic of argument being the origin of hominid sex roles and differences ? if early hominid male had a different behavioral adaptation from the female and if one dominated the other."
Abstract This paper provides an evaluation of "Good Will Hunting" as a film that deals with the class cleavages in American society and the problems that persons in the underclass have in breaking out of the class's limitations.
From the Paper "Good Will Hunting can be viewed as a critique of the widespread internalization of the values of classism in the United States by the very persons who are most likely to be victimized by class warfare. The film tracks the transformation in consciousness of ..."
Abstract In this article, the writer applies two psychological concepts that coincide with the movie 'Good Will Hunting'. The writer discusses the selected concepts of giftedness and creative thinking that appear in the movie. The writer looks at Will's early psychological trauma. Will's potential as a gifted individual is also examined in the paper.
From the Paper "Will is a young man gifted with a photographic memory and a genius IQ, but he prefers to hang out with his blue collar South Boston friends rather than to use his talents. This is likely the result of deep psychological trauma he suffered by first being orphaned and then being physically abused in a series of foster homes. Will works as a janitor at MIT where he anonymously solves math theorems posted on a bulletin board to stump graduate students. A math professor ... "
Tags: gifted, creative thinking, movie plot, Good Will Hunting
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 the issue of hound hunting and questions whether the practice should be outlawed. The paper contends that one would scarcely want to discourage hound hunting if the result would be an increase in cruelty, particularly if it means that animals that might otherwise escape will instead be poisoned and trapped and suffer from the genetic loss of their most valued members. The paper examines whether it is better for generations of dogs to live very short, but relatively happy lives, or for the entire breed to suffer massive casualties and prevent future dogs from being born to such lives. The paper claims that a radical societal change is needed in general before a good answer can be given to this question, for as a society we must decide the role of animals.
Outline
Introduction
Reasons why Hound Hunting Should be Illegal
Reasons not to Make Hound Hunting Illegal
Conclusion
From the Paper "Great Britain recently banned hunting with hounds, much to the chagrin of a significant portion of the population who insisted that fox-hunting was a fundamental part of their culture. Badger and stag hunting had already been outlawed. (Jones) Here in America, dog hunting remains legal in all states, and sport dogs are commonly used to hunt bear, deer, hogs, coons, birds, and other prey. Indeed, even though the "sport" of dog fighting has become illegal across the country and is considered a felony in most states, in many states it is still legal to use dogs to fight and kill pigs in a so-called "rodeo." Much the same training is put into preparing dogs for hog baiting and hog hunting as for dog fighting, which also makes prosecution of dog fighting more difficult."
Abstract This paper present an argument against seal hunting, relying on three main points: seal hunting is inhumane, government regulation is lacking, and there isn't much information surrounding the issue. The author of this paper argues that the practice of seal hunting should be discontinued until policy can be better enforced and there is more provable data regarding pain to seals, economic costs of seal hunting, etc.
From the Paper "As I hinted in my introduction, there is much information surrounding the debate over seal hunting. On almost any point, for or against, there is a competing claim with competing evidence. In acknowledging this, I do not intend to cede that the evidence offered in this section is chosen at random or for convenience. I simply recognize that scientific fact is lacking from the debate. Admitting this, I would argue the following points: 1. Some in the fishing industry have argued that the number of cods is decreasing due to seals hunting cods."
Abstract The paper offers some background to the Salem witch-hunts and Senator Joseph McCarthy's hunt for communists and then explains how Arthur Miller saw a parallel between what was happening to American society in his time and what happened in Salem many years earlier. The paper focuses on the damage McCarthy's hunt inflicted on the Hollywood film industry that encouraged Miller to leave Hollywood and write "The Crucible". The paper opines that what is most striking about these two instances is that this type of atrocity can and will happen again in the United States if we allow it.
From the Paper "In 1953, Arthur Miller's play, "The Crucible," opened at the Martin Beck Theatre in New York City. The play was a fictionalized portrayal of the Salem witch-hunts in Massachusetts in 1692. Although an obscure set of events in seventeenth century Puritan American may have seemed like an odd choice of subject matter for a Broadway play, the themes that Miller was dealing with were clear. He was clearly likening the events of the Salem witch-hunts to the events of his own day; that being the crusade against communist sympathizers conducted by Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee. As it turned out, this was an apt comparison. Both incidents were representative of dark periods in the history of the United States."
Abstract A look at the important role that hunting played for the Medieval society. The author discusses the history and origins of hunting and looks at the meaning that hunting held for the Medieval aristocrat as a sign of power wealth and nobility, as a reflection of their combat prowess and as a way to prove themselves before their fellow men.
From the Paper "When one considers the qualities that were necessary for the medieval aristocracy, hunting is the most important of these. The hunt was a way for the aristocrat to not only enjoy himself but also to prove his manhood and hone his combat prowess. The hunt become a more and more important factor of the life of the aristocrat until you have the king, like William Rufus, who devotes his entire life to hunting at the expense of the kingdom. Hunting originally began as a simple means to procure food, but the pomp and circumstance that grew around it, as is still present today with the fox hunts, formalised it into a ritual and a form of entertainment. As the nobility became more and more powerful and rich they had fewer and fewer responsibilities. This becomes evident in England, whenever a period of peace comes, the nobility, bored with their lack of action, turn to hunting as a means of escape and enjoyment, much as one does today with televised sporting events."
Abstract This paper will discuss the relationship between Will Hunting and tthe psychologist Sean Mcguire in the movie "Good Will Hunting". The struggles that occur between these main characters will be analyzed and their meanings found. A basic outline of the movie will be included to give the larger picture and its influence upon the two men.
Abstract This second year paper is on The Hunting Of The Gray Whales and focuses on the conflict going on between the U.S. government and the Makah Tribe, who have demanded their rights to hunt the Gray Whale, as it has been done for many years. This paper reviews the importance of the hunting by the Makah tribe. This paper also gives the opinion regarding the topic through the U.S Government's point of View, Makahs's point of view and the writer's point of view
Abstract This paper analyzes the 1997 film, "Good Will Hunting," directed by Gus van Sant. It specifically examines the character of Will Hunting, a janitor working at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) who secretly solves a complex math problem. The paper diagnoses the character and discusses his treatment and then looks at his relationship with the other characters in the film.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
DSM Diagnosis
Characterization
Treatment
Conclusion
From the Paper "Maguire's unorthodox approach to Hunting's therapy created conflict not only between him and his client but also with Lambeau who was pressuring Hunting to use his mathematical gifts to their fullest extent. However, Maguire's insights to the background and personal tragedies of Hunting, being from South Boston and a victim of abuse himself, would eventually be the foundation of Hunting's self-discovery and empowerment (Shulman, 2006). Hunting's combative relationship with Maguire would motivate him to pursue not only his studies with Lambeau but also a relationship with Skylar, a young woman who was pursuing a career in medicine using an inheritance she gained when her father died. Maguire would repeatedly challenge Hunting's philosophical perspectives inductively and pushes him out of his comfort zone to realize his potentials. At the end of the movie, Hunting would follow Lambeau's advice to explore possible employment opportunities for his math skills by pursuing interviews, leaving his friends and South Boston which he considered his haven and pursue Skylar by following her to California."
Abstract Discusses the life and body of work of 19th Century architect Richard Morris Hunt. His successful career; contribution to city architecture (especially New York City). Key works he designed and created. His aesthetic views. Background of 19th Century architecture & role of the architect. Impact of the Industrial Age. Appendix with illustrations of some of Hunt's major buildings.
From the Paper "Richard Morris Hunt (1827-1895) was born in Brattleboro, Vermont into a prominent family. He went to study in Geneva, Switzerland and later he enrolled at the prestigious Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris France. In fact, he was the first American to study at this prominent institution.
Hunt was the most respected architect of his time and was popularly known as ?the dean of American architecture.? He was awarded many professional honors and was one of the most highly acclaimed Americans of the nineteenth-century. In the forty years of his practice, he designed and created buildings remarkable for their wide variety of styles and types. The fact that many of his buildings are now seen as national treasures is a tribute to the man and his work. As..."
Abstract This paper looks at the life of Richard Morris Hunt (1827-1895) who was born in Brattleboro, Vermont and is considered one of the most respected architects of his time. It discusses how he was awarded many professional honors and was one of the most highly acclaimed Americans of the nineteenth-century. It briefly examines Hunt's education and career and evaluates his work in terms of his contributions to architecture, to New York City and his influence on city architecture. It also looks at some key works he designed and created including his most monumental work, the base of the Statue of Liberty. Pictures of some his works are included.
From the Paper "The industrial age, however, had produced new methods and materials that opened up novel possibilities. Engineers and industrialists, for example, had perceived the potentialities of cast iron, long before architects began to speculate on its creative applications to their craft. The structural use of iron actually dates form the latter part of the eighteen-century, although at first it was found in bridges, cotton mills, and other functional buildings, where it was usually combined with brick, stone, or timber, or else used as a substitute for one or more of them. With the use of cast iron and steel the nineteenth- century was eventually to see the spanning of broader widths, the enclosure of more cubic space, and projections toward greater heights than had previously been possible. It was in this context that Hunt began his career as an architect, for it was in Europe that he learned to appreciate and respect the history of art in architecture ? and it was this European architectural history that he wanted to reproduce in America."
