Abstract This paper explains that John Mitchell, born in Hollywood, California, in 1941, has set to music the works of countless poets, including T.S. Eliot, Robert Browning, Sylvia Plath, Dylan Thomas, Robert Frost, and William Blake. The author describes that, in "To the Thawing Wind", the lyrics by Frost begin very shortly after the music, which is not often seen with Mitchell's style, suggesting the angst of this piece, the feeling of "almost there, not much longer now"; the speed of the words and music also reflect the haste in the situation. The paper relates that both of Robert Frost's poems are sung with a baritone voice, quite contrary to Mitchell's creations based on William Blake's poetry, which are sung by a soprano.
From the Paper "I am sure John Mitchell had a different idea when he heard this poem, as he seems to have interpreted the man as being lonely and maybe a bit afraid. The music has a somber sound, which only gets sadder at the mention of the "saddest city lane". Even the reading of those three words suggests loneliness, the singers? baritone voices carrying the notes like an echo in an abyss. The somber music, however, does end before the poem does. After the cry that is not for him, the missing "good-bye", the music takes a happy turn, and the man looks up to the moon. Now he knows what time it is, and again is comforted by his one true acquaintance, the night. So perhaps Mitchell would agree that the man is not lonely, that he only needs to be reminded by the sight of a familiar face that he is not alone. The night is always there for him, and he will never be alone."
Abstract This paper analyzes the superiority of air power that had evolved from the military of William Mitchell and Giulio Douhet. In the author's view, by understanding the balance of naval and air power in these theories, Mitchell provides the most comprehensive theory that uses air power as a separate, but unified naval approach to modern warfare. By also analyzing the limited naval strategies of Julian Corbett and A. T. Mahan, the author states that one can realize that Mitchell's theory of air power in conjunction with a strong navy is the ideal approach to an effective military force.
From the Paper "In World War II, the integration of the navy and the air force during the Pacific arena of fighting was extremely important due to the nature of air dominance that was needed to move the navy about so that they could drop soldiers onto the land. This initiative was part of Mitchell's understanding of a cooperative balance (Mitchell's desire to separate, but not to isolate the different sectors of the military) between navy and air power (Jones 2004, 24) that would help create scenarios where the enemy would have to build a greater air force in order to deal with heavy bombing on their land forces if they did not. By taking Douhet's theories on air power through bombing techniques, it became essential for militaries to build far more aggressive and efficient ways to dominate the skies. Mitchell was essential able to begin processing the way that air power would have to be the dominant strategy to help understand why and how wars of the future would be fought."
Abstract The paper examines the budgets of Wisconsin and California and notes that one would expect differences considering their respective sizes, populations and overall concerns. The paper shows, however, that the two budgets share numerous features, including the priorities given to education (including higher education), healthcare and safety concerns regarding land, individuals and structures.
From the Paper "Wisconsin allocates $700 million in increased school equalization aid (Wisconsin Government [WG], 2006). On the other hand, California's budget states that over 10 billion dollars is being allocated for kindergarten through 12th grade including higher education facilities. Included with these allocations are funds for overcrowded schools, charter schools, career technical education, the University of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges. In addition, local school districts will provide $4.0 billion as their match for the new funds, and $3.6 billion in remaining, previously authorized general obligation bonds will be fully apportioned to help meet the needs of local districts."
Abstract The paper discusses 'Wisconsin vs. Yoder', the Supreme Court case that decided that Amish families do not have to send their children to school past the level of eighth grade, unlike other American children. The writer discusses the Supreme Court's arguments regarding the case, political theorists views on the issue, and the writer's own opinion of the issue.
From the Paper "The court also stated that there was not enough of a difference between the age of the children who are dropping out of school in the Amish community and the required age needed to drop out independently of public/private schools. They also said that the Amish were an exception to the compulsory law, and that most other children would be forced to abide by the law. Because there is a long documented history of the Amish church, its disapproval of higher education, since the Amish have been a private religious sect for over three decades, and since they have an extensive history of being a self-sufficient and successful population in American society, their religious beliefs can be taken seriously and importantly in modern society."
Abstract This paper looks at the Mitchell report which was the result of a commission that was formed to take a hard look at U.S. cities' bidding practices for the olympic games.
Abstract This essay discusses the life of Maria Mitchell and examines how she became the first woman astronomer in the United States. The paper tells of where she grew up. The writer looks at how she climbed the ranks to achieve her goals. Further the writer discusses how she came into discovering her true passion of astronomy. By describing the events that made this courageous woman, the writer shows clearly how she set an example for her gender in the nineteenth century.
Abstract In this paper, it is shown that the historical relevancy of Mitchell's novel "Gone with the Wind" depicts the behaviors and attitudes associated with defeated upper class southerners after the Civil War. The war had not only devastated the country in ruins, but furthermore, had reconstructed the economic and racial hierarchy of the southern states. The paper shows that the perspectives of Scarlet O'Hara, Ashley, and Rhett depict these bitterness and anger at the idea of quality amongst men through the banishment of slavery.
From the Paper "This historical analysis of the literary novel Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell presents varied, yet historically accurate depictions of slave life during the Reconstruction. The Civil War is largely romanticized through Mitchell's descriptions and portrayals of the conflict, but the historical relevancy of Reconstruction formulates a realistic view in the treatment of slaves through race issues. Summary: Gone with the Wind is a novel that depicts the romantic relationships between various characters of the Civil War era. The main character, Scarlet O'Hara, must endure the various problems with the soldiering Confederate men in her life, especially through that changes that occurred in Georgia during the war."
Abstract Social systems theory attempts to explain how humans interact with their environment. Under social systems theory, holistic patterns are searched for to help explain cause and effect at the micro and macro levels. Social systems theory is a part of systems thinking. Systems thinking is a conceptual framework for seeing interrelationships rather than mere things. This paper analyzes a social structure, a correctional treatment facility that employs the bureaucratic structure system, and argues that systems thinking would be the ideal model for efficiency in outcomes and treatment for the clients. The paper includes illustrations and diagrams.
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Introduction
Defining Social Systems
History of Wisconsin Corrections
History of the Wisconsin Resource Center
Model of the Wisconsin Resource Center
Recommendations
Conclusions
From the Paper "Social systems can be defined as any level of interaction that may be direct, face-to-face personal interaction of two people, or the indirect, enormously interlinked, impersonal interaction of a society (Loomis, 1960). In social systems, analysis begins with the individual and continues outward with the interaction of two or more people interacting with their environment."
Abstract Joni Mitchell and Hector Berlioz lived in different parts of the world at different times. Berlioz died in 1869 almost eighty years before Mitchell's birth in 1944. This paper explains that Berlioz worked in the milieu of the symphonic orchestra and the complexity of classical music of the nineteenth century, while Mitchell accompanied herself with a guitar in the revival of traditional folk music that was occurring in the 1960s. The writer shows how neither was educated formally in music, but both became established as composers of their own works which were marked by genius. It concludes that both artists were considered by contemporaries to be in the avant-garde of the musical movement of the times.
From the Paper "Berlioz was raised by prosperous parents in Paris, and was expected by his father, a physician, to enter medical school. The thought of a musical career was not given a great deal of respect by Berlioz's father, and he felt that the boy's future could only be secured by preparation to enter into a lucrative field like the practice of medicine.
But Berlioz was repelled by his first experience in an anatomy lab and left his medial studies as a result. The romantic movement was just beginning in France, and its rich palette of orchestral expression was being called "The Music of the Future." In 1825 Berlioz assembled an orchestra of 150, and he dreamed of an ensemble 467 instruments, with a chorus of 360."
Abstract In the states of Wisconsin and Georgia, geographical studies have helped experts gain better knowledge of the vegetation, soil, and climate in the regions tested. In order to give an idea of the specific approach that studies have adopted, this paper considers Waycross in Georgia and Madison in Wisconsin. In assessing the climate, soil, and vegetation in these areas, the paper deciphers the similarities and differences between the two regions.
From the Paper "Roadways that are constructed or repaired in urban and suburban activity experience loss of resource at much higher rates. Research reveals that without vegetative protection erosion takes place much quicker. It is estimated that without proper vegetative cover, erosion may exceed 350 tons per acre annually in this region. Erosion at Madison isn"t as much as it is at Waycross, and hence agriculture isn"t affected negatively. Employment in the agricultural industry does not suffer the way that it does at Waycross (Arnalds, 1995)."
Abstract This paper explains that the FTC acts as a watchdog to protect Americans from abuses otherwise possible in our free enterprise system; by preventing monopolies and price-fixing, the FTC encourages free trade and a fair marketplace. The author describes the case against the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association, which represent 90% of the chiropractors in Wisconsin, of conspiring to force health care providers to pay higher rates for chiropractic services than they had previously paid. The paper relates that the settlement forbids the WCA from participate any further in any kind of price fixing, as well as telling others to engage in price fixing.
From the Paper "Specific limits were placed on what the WCA could and could not do, including careful control of any surveys taken, since a survey had been used to help the conspiracy meet its goals. Specific protections were put in place to make it easier for the FTC to make sure the WCA complied with the terms of the agreement. It should be noted that the fact that the parties agreed to the FTC ruling did not mean that any individual acknowledged any actual guilt."
Abstract This paper explores seed dispersal mechanisms in three different plant communities. It focuses on the role of birds and the maintenance of plant biodiversity. The paper discusses seed dispersal in Wisconsin Arboretum, Pheasant Branch Conservancy and Baxter's Hollow. It also looks at the ways in which seed dispersal in these areas is dependent on animals.
Table of Contents:
Wisconsin Arboretum
Pheasant Branch Conservancy
Baxter's Hollow
From the Paper "The overstory is dominated by cottonwood, boxelder and silver maple. The only apparent mechanism for seed dispersal is wind. Cottonwood and Silver Maple dominated, possibly due to their ease of wind dispersal. Nut trees were not found, possible due to the wetness of the forest floor. The forest floor is dominated by Bucktorn (80%) (Budyak et al, 2006). This is probably due to its ability to survive and germinate in wet environments, rather than due to seed dispersal mechanisms. Buckthorn is not a favorite of deer, which may also play a role in its dominance in the area. A majority of the seeds within the understory are easily wind dispersed such as Virginia creeper, sweet Cecily, and white avens. These species comprise the other 20% of the understory. Wind was the primary seed dispersal mechanism, with birds and animals playing a minor role in this area."
Abstract This paper presents a review of Margaret Mitchell's novel, "Gone With the Wind" and compares it to the movie. The paper contends that the movie was one that portrayed both the grandeur of the old South as well as the heartbreak of destruction caused by the slavery issue that led to the Civil War. The story is one of love and loss, of birth and death and contains strong characters that are unforgettable even long past one having viewed it. This review critiques the movie as to whether it was produced according to Mitchell's intention and would be considered 'authentic' to the time period of the Civil War during the decade of the 1860s.
From the Paper "Vivian Leigh and Clark Gable play leading roles in this movie. Leigh plays the part of Scarlet O'Hara, a young vivacious, spoiled young woman in the full blush of maidenhood in the old South of plantations, magnolia blooms and lush wealth of the plantation life of white slave owners. Gable plays the part of Rhett Butler, a debonair roguish entrepreneur who turns stockade runner during the war between the North and the South. Scarlet was born and bred on a large plantation, which was named "Tara". Her father was a doting father who was both a Plantation and slave owner. Mr. O'Hara was portrayed as an Irishman who was kind to his slaves and considered them to be almost family members. Scarlet's mother was a matronly woman who commanded obedience in a genteel way from servants and children alike. "
A comparative analysis of the King James version of "The Bible" with the modern Stephen Mitchell Version emphasizing the biases concerning the creation of the sexes in "Genesis".
995 words (approx. 4 pages), 0 sources, 2005, $ 35.95
Abstract This paper examines how "The Bible", the most translated manuscript in history, is as subject as any other written work to the limitations of the language, culture and popular views of the translator's culture. The author points out that, by changing the word "man" in the "King James Version" to "humans" in the "Stephen Mitchell Version", one word can determine the level of equality between the sexes. The paper relates that when the "King James Version" was written, woman held a position beneath men and how, today with the Stephen Mitchell version, women have achieved a greater level of equality to men.
From the Paper "The roles of the sexes are also addressed by both versions. In the "King James Version", man is to be dominant (to have dominion) over all the other species on earth, including woman and subdue them. This is not only alluding to man's role of dominance, but also, reinforcing the belief that woman is the weaker sex and is beings to be subdued. The words dominion and subdue are stereotypically attributed to men. In the second account, man is to be responsible for and be in charge of Eden. Woman was placed with Adam as a helper or "helpmate". It is as if a woman cannot be responsible or achieves equality with man and can only serve as a helper."
This paper defines and analyzes the House-Mitchell Path-Goal theory of of contingent and situational leadership and its relevance to the fields of nursing and healthcare.
Abstract This paper delves into the principles behind the House-Mitchell Path-Goal which cites that a leader must be responsive to the overall organizational environment. This paper discusses the uniqueness of the Path-Goal theory which suggests that leaders are not born but rather nurtured and empowered. This paper focuses on the benefits of the theory and its significance in the healthcare field. The writer contends and explains that this theory is a valuable tool for nurses as it stresses the constantly changing needs of the individual patient while at the same time empowers and encourages leadership on the part of the healthcare professional. This paper also examines the resulting impact in the roles of leaders and their leadership style by following the principals of the House-Mitchell Path-Goal theory.
From the Paper "The situational aspect of the leadership model does not place all of the responsibility on the leader, however, but on the organizational support given to the leader and the originator of the directive, such as the doctor. It also recognizes external and subjective factors such as the subordinate's personality as well as the characteristics of the environment may place different demands upon the nurse's leadership skills. For example, a subordinate with little experience or personal, internal locus of control, a directive leadership still might be more appropriate, versus directing subordinates with high levels of confidence and leadership ability themselves. Achievement oriented leadership might be necessary in an organization undergoing substantial reorganization and requiring new vision as well as short-term goal setting, but an organization requiring greater internal cohesiveness on a particular unit might require new small meetings, and an injection of participative leadership strategies."
