999 Search Results for Contemporary History
It would construct a credible, but false, situation to deceive or lead the target to act in a manner, which would accomplish the commander's goal. When the target accepted the deception, the commander determined the means or methods needed to presen Continue Reading...
Art History
The Functions and Dysfunctions Mass Media advertising and Elitist vs. Popular Art in John Berger's "Ways of Seeing"
The emergence of the Industrial Revolution gave birth to numerous movements that influenced contemporary culture and soc Continue Reading...
Art History - High Renaissance
The contextual knowledge of the era of High Renaissance and Mannerism is important as its integral to any study of work emerging from the period. The Renaissance movement took place in Europe from the early 14th to lat Continue Reading...
exception, most of Director Frank Capra's greatest movies take place during the depression, 1929-1941, or shortly after. His films are unique in that they are some of the first to display a faith in American opportunity and values in the context of Continue Reading...
Art History
Client paid for This sculpture is from Cambodia, in the Angkor period. The statue is 22.75 inches high, which is just under two feet. The majority of the statue is made from bronze, but it is ornamented with inlaid silver. The tiny Amita Continue Reading...
Competitor Product's Market
A short history of the organization and a description of their product
Hostess Brands, Inc. is a company set up in 1930 under the name Interstate Bakeries that later changed to Hostess Brands Inc. In November 2009. The Continue Reading...
These strategy houses became increasingly affiliated with private equity firms and helped these firms win or lose their fortunes.
In 2008, the global financial system collapsed and the one conversation that dominated business (i.e. Strategy) was re Continue Reading...
The accessible sounds of the beats are meant to be enjoyed by all.
Third Construction (1941): John Cage (1912-1992)
Although a relatively contemporary piece, this work sounds almost primitive, as if it is played on traditional wooden, handmade ins Continue Reading...
Nevertheless, there have been many decisions over the years that have tended to weaken the intent of the Framers. In 2001, in Zelman v. Simmons Harris the Supreme Court ruled that school voucher programs did not violate the establishment clause of t Continue Reading...
The rococo ethos symbolized this coming together of worldly knowledge and artistic accomplishment. It was a world of the few and the privileged, but in its promotion of careful inquiry and insightful debate, it was laying the groundwork for another Continue Reading...
Violence in scripture occurs in a certain context, and with the direct sanction of God. While some imagine themselves to be instruments of God on earth, it has to be taken into account that we no longer live in a world where violence is at the orde Continue Reading...
On the other hand, nature-as-machine proponents view nature holistically, and the "whole is greater than the sum of its parts," (Oelschlaeger 1991 p. 130). Water is a lake, an ocean, or a river. Oelschlaeger calls seeing the forest instead of the tr Continue Reading...
(Nursing profession studied) This is clearly not very high, and there does not seem to be a high impact of the change in technology on nurses and their employment.
This leads to a dichotomy in the view about nurses - they are viewed as targets of c Continue Reading...
Ancient European History
The image of the Greek philosopher, a man who addressed issues both of cosmic significance and of political moment, is embodied in Socrates, a man known largely by the writings about him from his students, such as Plato, and Continue Reading...
Mass Culture in Postwar Japan: As Seen Through the Films, Tokyo Drifter and Ohayo
Post war Japan was flung into a mass market that was unlike any she had ever seen before. Old cultural ties and values were challenged and sometimes discarded. Everyth Continue Reading...
By federal law, all passenger airliners now feature cockpit doors that are locked by the pilots from inside the cockpit. Likewise, pilot training now includes the specific instructions not to open the door in response to any occurrence or emergency Continue Reading...
tomorrow / Bright before us / Like a flame. (Alain Locke, "Enter the New Negro," 1925)
From the 1920's Alain Leroy Locke has been known as a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Through his writings, his actions and his education, Locke work Continue Reading...
Introduction
Located in southern Poland, Krakow is a city steeped in history and tradition. From its medieval roots to its vibrant modern culture, Krakow has undergone significant transformations over the centuries. The modern history of Krakow enco Continue Reading...
The Implications of New Definitions/Forms of Communication in Modern Life
The contemporary world is changing at a rapid rate because of increased technological advancements and globalization that has made it easy for people to interact with others a Continue Reading...
While oil is a valuable resource,
Like... The river it is also a curse. Its flow is inconstant. In drought years, the supply of water falls; in other years, floods can take their toll, leaving death and destruction in their wake. It can become poll Continue Reading...
The Life, Times and Influence of Leonardo Da VinciThe artist who created the most famous painting in the world, the Mona Lisa, was so brilliant and versatile that some observers today believe he may have been an alien visitor from an advanced civiliz Continue Reading...
But you can substitute the myth with the authentic, amazing, wonderful truth. In the end, I think the truth would make a far better movie."
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Bonanos, C. "Did Pirates Really Say 'Arr'?" Slate Publications. Cited in:
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The broken cycle of make up for people of color
Technology has played a significant role in the broken cycle of make up for people of color. The broken cycle of make up is a term reflective of the fact that when the technology for make up was first c Continue Reading...
A Vonnegut theme, however, is often hard to miss; especially since part of Vonnegut's style placed the author in a position where many readers could palpably feel him throughout the novel. Vonnegut seems to read alongside the reader and assist him; Continue Reading...
The public face of stigma involves the general public's negative beliefs, feelings and behaviours directed toward those with a stigma" (¶ 4). Public stigma may contribute to a cycle of poverty by: a) Employers discriminating against obese indiv Continue Reading...
Theoretical Strips
Tracy is a thirteen-year-old, Caucasian female, who is being raised by her mother, Melanie in Los Angeles. Also living in the home is Tracy's older brother Mason, who is fifteen. Tracy's parents are divorced, with Melanie as cust Continue Reading...
OutlineI. IntroductionA. Definition and overview of Mariachi musicB. Mariachi music is a significant cultural and identity symbol for the Chicano community.II. Historical Origins of Mariachi MusicA. Early Development in Mexico1. Geographic and cultur Continue Reading...
By the early thirties the autogiro had a relatively stable control system that used the rotating blades for control of vertical flight at very low speeds
. By the end of the decade, World War II was under way and the United States Military release Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples
1. The Evolution of Abortion Practices Through Ancient Civilizations:
Explore the disparate abortion methods and beliefs spanning from ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman societies to indigenous cultures, e Continue Reading...
A romanticism that was rooted in the legendary European past served well to bring comfort and a sense of place in space and time to people who might otherwise have felt rootless and adrift. In its eclecticism the Richardsonian Romanesque house gave Continue Reading...
Relics of the Mexican Revolution
There are numerous facets of Mexican culture and civilization represented in the Mexican Teotihuacan monument. An analysis of these different elements indicates that some of the goals of the revolution are embedded w Continue Reading...
French New Wave cinema was established by film critics, who founded the Cahiers du Cinema, whom felt cinema had become too commercialized, formulaic, and unoriginal. This group of critics would come to identify two major characteristics of the New Wa Continue Reading...
Sect -- in sociology and anthropology, the term sect refers to a group that forms inside another group and takes on some individual characteristics that are based on, but not completely, like the parent or other group. In religion, for instance, de Continue Reading...
The dress is refined, but oversized and ill-fitting as befits a young boy. Here too, an Americanism is no doubt being added. Rather than make Henry Pelham appear too formal, as the scion of some great house in a European portrait, Copley reminds us Continue Reading...
Technology - Definition
There is much controversy with regard to technology, as its complexity makes it difficult for some to have a proper understanding of the concept. Technology is behind the evolution of humankind and it would be safe to say tha Continue Reading...
Inglourious Basterds: A new take on history
Continuing to push the boundaries of contemporary cinema, Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds helps to redefine an era and rewrites history in the process. Tarantino's extensive knowledge of cinema an Continue Reading...
Biographies of Selected Organizational Theorists
1. ADAM SMITH (Wealth of Nations, 1723-1790)
Born on June 5, 1723 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, Adam Smith’s father died before his birth and he survived being briefly kidnapped by “gipsies&rdquo Continue Reading...
I. The step I most likely omit: Examination of Historical Treatments
II. The reason: Actually understanding the historical context of a Biblical passage is extremely challenging. Most of us, myself included, are exposed to the Bible as religious lit Continue Reading...
Virginity Religion Mythology
Define the Humanities Concept
Humanities may be denoted as: a study of the way individuals process as well as record human experience. Mankind has utilized language, music, arts, philosophy, literature, religion, and hi Continue Reading...