Abstract The paper discusses how passive smoking is presented to the public as causing very serious negative effects on health. This view is now very much accepted as fact. At the same time, there is a major contradiction to it, since many people who smoked for many years do not show these effects. The ideas of Jasanoff and Wynne will be used to show that passive smoking is as much politics as it is science. It is a case of information being given to us by experts. The paper examines who are these experts? What are their goals? The paper examines how Jasanoff and Wynne are critical of how problems are presented or framed and about how the issue of uncertainty is dealt with.
Abstract This paper examines the moral issue involved in passive euthanasia of Down Syndrome infants with congenital defects. The paper presents different views of passive and active euthanasia and investigates the ethics of each.
From the Paper "The topic for this research paper is Passive Euthanasia: Is it Immoral to Allow Down Syndrome Infants With Congenital Defects to Die? The thesis statement is that it is not immoral to allow a Down syndrome infant with congenital defects to die."
Abstract This article discusses that statistics show that retired people fall into two different brackets regarding the internet. The writer notes that they either use the Internet for many different purposes and quite often or they have never used the Internet before. The writer maintains that the Internet is impacting the lives of retired people in many different ways including the use of email and chat rooms, online buying, and distance learning. However, the writer points out that there are problems with the designs of many web pages.
Abstract The paper examines the central character of the civil rights movement with reference to the book "Local People" written by John Dittmer. The paper discusses how fundamentally, the civil rights movement was a fragmented movement nationwide, divided largely over the issue of agitation and violence. The paper adds that locally, it often fell to ordinary people to fight for the cause of equal rights.
From the Paper "The fundamental significance of John Dittmer's "Local People" is that it documents the strides that seemingly powerless individuals within society can make towards reaching their dreams through sheer perseverance and toughness. In Mississippi, unlike most other southern states, the struggle for civil rights was truly a grassroots movement. Although this term is routinely thrown around regarding the movement, in very few notable cases was the battle for equal rights for black Americans brought together purely by "local people." Essentially, much of the civil rights movement in the mid portion of the twentieth century was organized and led by members of larger organizations; the NAACP, the SNCC, the SCLC and the Nation of Islam being the most public of these. However, Dittmer's central theme is that ordinary people are capable of significantly changing American society and that grassroots movements can succeed."
Abstract This paper describes the initiative known as Healthy People 2010 undertaken by the US Department of Health and Human Services to promote healthy lifestyles. The paper emphasizes the goals of this program and why it was originally developed. The author states that Healthy People 2010 sets out the goals of the program, while its actual implementation is done through another program known as HealthierUS. The paper further explains that the program's' success depends on the support of local communities. The example of Madison, Wisconsin is used to show how this can be accomplished. The author concludes that this series of programs must be continually reinforced to guarantee their success.
From the Paper " Healthy People 2010 is a multi-faceted program developed to create self-awareness, responsibility, and overall healthy lifestyle choices for all Americans (Healthy People 2010 Homepage). There are two main goals set forth by the program, each containing several sub areas. Firstly, the United States Department of Health and Human Services wishes to extend both life expectancy and increase overall quality of life for all Americans. Secondly, the program aims to eliminate differences in health between the rich and the poor and the able and the disabled. The program aims to reach citizens of all economic levels, treating each person equally within the health care system."
This is no ordinary book review. It is a very detailed and very comprehensive review of two Books, "A Man of the People" and "Things Fall Apart", by Chinua Achebe with application to the Caribbean's social and political characteristics, as well as Nigeria
Abstract This paper reviews two of the the works of Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe: "A Man of the People" and "Things Fall Apart". The review speaks in detail about the symbolic language used and what it all means for politics in the Caribbean and elsewhere. Political culture and behavior as well as the emotions brought out in the political aspects of life are analyzed in an applicable and comprehensive way allows one to understand exactly what the two books are essentially about. There are also predictions about how the books can be used to analyze contemporary Nigerian and Anglo-Caribbean societies and their socio-political culture and attitudes to politics. Other authors are also explored as to how they compare with Achebe's two books.
From the Paper "The Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe has no doubt written two illustrious books, being Things Fall Apart and A Man of The People, that not only give memorable, accurate and useful accounts of socio-political relations in Nigeria, but also accounts which are widely applicable to other societies. In the Caribbean for example, both books may be analysed in terms of gaining a greater and more sophisticated appreciation of power and authority relations, leadership qualities and personality traits, as well as the consequent impacts of such phenomena on systems governance. For purposes of the ensuing review of both novels, those sections of the book that reflect the political realities within these latter contexts, that are more often than not accompanied by or intertwined with socio-cultural and socio-historical conditions or circumstances will be particularly emphasized when examining the Anglophone Caribbean. In this respect therefore, the nature of certain aspects of political culture will be analysed in so far as the novels help to supply some fundamental insights and possible explanations of similar experiences distilled about Nigeria, by Achebe, as compared with the realities that are faced, especially within parts of the Anglophone Caribbean where special politico-cultural practices seem deeply ingrained. Things Fall Apart will first be examined and A Man of the People, second."
Abstract The first history paper discusses prominent people of the Reconstruction Period such as Booker T. Washington and Frederick Douglass, the second analyzes political, economic, and social problems Black Americans faced at this time, and the third paper discusses the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution.
Abstract This paper analyzes the satire in the 1990 film "Crazy People" directed by Tony Bill. The paper explains that the satire focuses on the field of advertising and the institutionalization of the film's main character for telling the truth in ads.
From the Paper "The film "Crazy People" satirizes the field of advertising, the work pressures of the executive world and the usual course of personal relationships. Specifically, the film satirizes the ways people lie to each other in these three areas by pointing out how absurd it is that people who care about other people are considered crazy while people who care only about money are considered sane and successful. "Crazy People" begins by introducing advertising executive Emory Leeson who is frustrated with his life..."
Abstract This paper analyzes the major themes in John Steinbeck's short story "The Leader of the People." The paper looks at the story's themes and characters and focuses on the author's concept of America's past versus America's future.
From the Paper "John Steinbeck's "The Leader of the People" is a sentimental and symbolic story that expresses a longing for America's past. It is the final part of "The Red Pony" story cycle, a collection of tales that all center on the character of Jody Tiflin, a young boy who comes of age during the course of the stories. The "Leader of the People" stands as a complete story on its own as it details a day that Jody's grandfather visits the family farm."
Tags: steinbeck, leader of the people, grandfather, jody, carl, past, westering, america
Abstract This paper studies the book 'A Man of the People' by Chinua Achebe. A brief biography of the author Chinua Achebe, is provided. The writer of this article examines the book's impact as a political commentary. The writer also discusses the book's analysis of the early post-colonial period in Nigeria.
From the Paper "Chinua Achebe was born in the village of Ogidi in eastern Nigeria and at the time of his birth, Nigeria was a British Colony. He was educated at the local Church Missionary Society primary school. He studied medicine and literature at the University of Ibadan and later went to work for the Nigerian broadcasting company in Lagos where he became talks producer. He remained there until the massacre of Igbos in Western and Northern Nigeria and after the Nigeria-Biafra war served ... "
Tags: A Man of the people, Nigeria, post-colonialism
Abstract This essay answers the question of whether we live in a society dominated by other directed people. It suggests that we do live in an other directed society. The film 'Fight Club' is used in conjunction with arguments made by academics to prove this central argument.
From the Paper "Sociologists, anthropologists, political scientists and a whole range of other researchers have been struggling with the question of what type of society we live in. Many of these researchers have taken a special interest on what informs and motivates individuals. In particular many of these researchers are interested in whether society is being dominated by other directed people."
Abstract This paper examines how in comparison to the use of violence in political activism and protest, the use of nonviolent passive resistance has proven more successful in achieving political goals throughout history. It discusses how it is unreasonable to believe that additional violence can possibly help solve more problems than it will create in the effort to achieve political goals and maintain international peace. The author takes the stance that people should feel motivated to take an active role in politics and stand up for their moral beliefs through passive resistance.
From the Paper "Passive resistance, also known as civil disobedience, is founded on the principal of nonviolent protest. Typically, people who practice passive resistance see a certain law, principal, or regulation, either social or legal, that they feel is morally wrong, and therefore break these laws because the laws go against their morals. Passive resistance protesters are willing to be punished for their actions. and they hope their peaceful acceptance of punishment,will set an example for others to follow in their footsteps. There is an overwhelming amount of historical support in favor of passive resistance, and many leaders of modern nonviolent political movements have followed the ideas of political activists and revolutionary thinkers like Samuel Adams, Henry David Thoreau, and Martin Luther King, Jr., who have followed a tradition of civil disobedience throughout American history."
Abstract This paper discusses the phenomenon of passive support of international terrorism from a legal standpoint. It questions whether there is any normative ground to assess the relationship between terrorist organizations and their harbor states. The paper contends that there is a close relationship between the principle of territorial sovereignty and an international obligation to deny passive support, including both an obligation of due diligence and a proactive duty to prevent international terrorist acts.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Passive Support Motivations
Domestic Politics
Types of Passive Support
Acquiescence, Connivance, and Collusion
Encouraging and Tolerating
Toleration and Inaction
Some Concluding Observations
Territorial Sovereignty and Obligation to Deny Passive Support
Sovereign Integrity and the Due Diligence Obligation
The Attribution of Knowledge
Duty to Act and Prevent
Conclusions
From the Paper "The relationship between the principle of territorial sovereignty and an international obligation to deny passive support may be appraised in the light of at least two different legal obligations: the obligation of due diligence and the proactive duty to prevent international terrorist acts. In both cases, the attribution of knowledge may be critical in establishing the link between international terrorist organizations and their host states. The main criterion to attribute knowledge, as was established in the Corfu Channel case, is clear evidence that the same state knew or ought to have known. The evidence could also be indirect, proved, for example, by official notes. Applying this criterion to hold passive sponsors responsible for the failure to act in due diligence and prevent terrorist acts, however, may not answer the question of whether the argument of self-defense is lawful. As was discussed above, the legality of the argument of self-defense will instead depend on the normative framework of the use of force. Nevertheless, establishing a clear link between terrorist organizations and their host states may influence the way the international community will respond to the argument of self-defense against states that harbor international terrorist organizations."
Abstract This paper focuses on euthanasia or assisted suicide and in particular the differences between its active and passive forms. It examines how passive euthanasia refers to hastening the death of a person by not treating a life threatening condition or by not taking any extraordinary measures to save a patients life who may either be in severe pain or terminally ill. Active euthanasia means causing death of a person through an action which directly contributes to that person's death.
Outline
Passive and Active Euthanasia
The Conflict Between Active and Passive Euthanasia
When is Physician Assisted Suicide Permissible?
What is an Incompetent or Vegetable-Like State?
Personal Opinion
From the Paper "The American Medical Association and the American judicial system clearly state that "active euthanasia" and "passive euthanasia" are different and that in simple terms the difference between the two is killing (active) and allowing to die (passive). Active Euthanasia is punishable by the strictest penalties to be found in our legal system, while Passive Euthanasia is not even a misdemeanor. The question does arise though, whether, in terms of outcome and how that outcome is achieved, do these two terms really differ?"
Abstract This paper discusses a variety of issues involved in natural, or passive, euthanasia. The paper details the pros and cons of natural passive euthanasia. Then the paper compares passive and active euthanasia, including the moral issues involved. The paper also reviews the religious points of view on this issues, focusing on Christian ethics. The paper concludes by offering guidelines for making life and death decisions.
From the Paper "Euthanasia, a term which means a good or happy death, is one of the most controversial subjects addressed in medicine, law and ethics. Norman L Geisler stated that there are two types of euthanasia...."
Tags: euthanasia, passive natural euthanasia, active euthasia, Christian ethics
