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- 1401: What Is Postmodernism
- ... dinner, wears Paris perfume in Tokyo and retro clothes in Hong Kong Sociology has considered in the past that there is a certain commonality to the way societies function. In history for example it is assumed that human beings are in some ways the same as we are today, that people from different cultures are similar to our own. Such a view enables us to study past events and pass some form of judgement over them. In doing this however sociology is denying the individuality of human beings. History is drastically different from the past, and our culture is drastically different from that of others. Once again, if we accept this as the case, this leads us to reject ... as a new phase of capitalism, and this phase will give way to another form. He suggests that there have always been different strands of capitalism that have adapted throughout history. there is never one fixed configuration, but a swaying back and forth between centralization and decentralization, between authority and deconstruction, between hierarchy and anarchy, between permanence and flexibility. Is ...
- 1402: Convince Me There Is A God
- ... of the text. Surprisingly, no one ever thinks to wonder why it is we trust these men to tell the truth, that they were really communicated to by god. Human history is full of people who have claimed to speak to god but have been proven to be fakes. In this case, we are not only taking the authors word for ... account of what happened after Christ s crucifixion, and consider nearly 300 years passed without proper or accurate recording. If we can t retrieve simple data like our own family history using today s modern technology, what makes you think uneducated, near Stone Age people could do any better for people who weren t even family members? Monkey Business How do ... one form or another. But the principle remains the same. Do as I say, not as I do Isn t it worth considering the similarity between men s actions throughout history and the methods god exhibits in his personality? Doesn t it sound as if Man were writing about the God he only wished he could be? God is supposed ...
- 1403: Irish In America
- ... life. Many different people of different culture, race, and religion have made their mark and helped to shape the American culture. One of the most influential immigration movements in American History is the Irish Immigration. During the 18th century the Irish slowly began their migration to America. Centuries of oppression from Protestant English rule had forced them to live very poor ... for what is yours and to know the value of sticking together"(Walt). For these reasons, the Irish made a lasting impression on our culture and will go down in history as one of the most influential movements in our history.
- 1404: Contemporary Thinkers: Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aguinas
- ... know that the war he initiated would result in the disastrous defeat of Athens. “(GME “PERICLES”) Socrates, was a Greek thinker whose work marked a decisive turning point in the history of philosophy. He invented a method of teaching by asking questions (the Socratic method), pioneered the search for definitions, and turned philosophy away from a study of the way things ... a war against Persia. He was assassinated in 336, however, before the war could be fought. The defeat of the Greek city-states at Chaeronea ended an era of Greek history. Neither Sparta, Athens, nor any other city-state had proved capable of uniting Greece under its leadership. Intense mutual jealousies, sharpened by the egoistic abuse each polis dealt the others ... how to live there lives, or how to go about doing things. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the State to insure that that right is not obstructed nor oppressed. History has shown us what happens when one is above the other. During the days before the fall of Rome, the State was above the Church. Rome was corrupt, destructive ...
- 1405: Southern Voting Behavior Since
- ... the South split as a majority of the south voted for the conservative Bush, but several border and deep south states voted for Clinton (http://www.worldmedia.fr/USelections/electionva/history/index.html). In 1992 it seemed that Clinton was able to pull around 34% of the Southern white vote (survey N.Y. Times) In the 1996 election the South was ... 31-97) Southern Regional Council "Motor Voter May be the key" (http://www.src.w1.com/vrrsum1996_motor_cht1_nf.htm). (11-3-97) World Media Live "Election Results and History" (http://www.worldmedia.fr/USelections/electionva/history/index.html) (11-2-97) Voter Research and Surveys, New York Times, November 5, 1992, p.b9 Wayne, Stephen. The Road to the Whitehouse. New York, St Martins Press ...
- 1406: Early Flight
- ... people have flown in an airplane or are going to at some point in their lifetime, but most people do not know how the airplane came about or about aviation history at all. Samuel P. Langley played a very big part in the history of aviation. Although Langley was not always into aviation, he gained interest in it in the latter part of his life. Before aviation, Langley was a distinguished mathematician and astronomer ... three times they tested it, it never did succeed. In August of 1903, it made a successful. Flight, and for some reason this event took only a small place in history as the first gasoline powered aerodrome to fly. The first full size aerodrome that Langley built was completed in the year 1903. Langley named this full size aerodrome "A". ...
- 1407: Impact Of Graphic Art On The French Revolution
- The Impact of Graphic Art on the French Revolution Art has allways been an important part of history. Sometimes it is even able to change or influence history by acting upon public opinion. Many artists of all ages are known for their political involvement. Although it is argued that the most important reason for the outbreak of the ... the necessary mental preparation needed for the French Revolution to take place. He showed the ordinary person the importance of individuality and the role a single man may play in history. The writings of the Enlightenment had been in existence for forty years, but it was not until an artist graphically depicted the ideals necessary for revolution to take place ...
- 1408: Iran-contra Affair
- ... the flame of communism, but I believe that deception, abuse of power and bloodshed is no way to go about it. To fully understand Iran-Contra, you must know the history behind it. Draper explains to us that the Iranian Revolution of 1978-1979 brought the fall of the tyrant Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi and gave rise to Ayatollah Khomeini. Khomeini ... of Iran-Contra.” Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service. 19 Oct. 1994. Fritz, Sara. “Iran Contra Report Finds Foreign Policy Gone Away,” Los Angeles Times. 19 Jan. 1994. “Iran-Contra.” Real History Archives. http://www.realhistoryarchives.com/collections/conspiracies/irancontra.htm “Iran-Contra Affair”. The Columbia Encyclopedia. 5th ed. 1993. “Iran-Contra Affair”. The Reader’s Companion to American History. Ed 1991. Kemper, Vicki. “Oliver North: For God, Country, & Money “ Palm Beach Post. 9 Jan. 1994, pp.1F+. “The Iran-Contra Affair: The Making of a Scandal, 1983-1988.” ...
- 1409: Post World War I
- ... 16,410,030 shares. By mid-November, stock prices had plunged 40%. The crash of the Stock Market led to the Great Depression. The depression was the worst in the history of the United States and proved to be a terrible price to pay for the false sense of prosperity and national well-being of the roaring Twenties. Many Americans felt ... enjoying new dances such as the Charleston, popular for the time, and watching such sporting events as baseball, and boxing. Famous people emerged in the Twenties leaving their mark on history, just as new inventions were created revolutionizing even the simplest of activities for years to come. The Twenties were a fabulous decade outlined by a booming economy, and big business ... All of these outstanding events, people, inventions, and happenings occurred only to be overshadowed by the Stock Market Crash in 1929. The Crash was the worst in our country’s history and blanketed its negative effects over the positive happenings of the previous decade. The Crash, which carried the Great Depression into the 1930’s, was a nightmarish end to ...
- 1410: Women As Leaders
- ... to men who own businesses that women can be both managers and mothers, thus showing their male counterpart that women can in fact "do it all". In this paper the history of women in the workforce will be outlined, as well as the challenges they face. The changing attitudes towards women taking over family businesses will be looked at briefly, how women lead along with a comparison to how men lead, and a critique and conclusion of their leadership style will also be discussed. History and The Challenges Women Face A number of events have occurred over the last twenty-five years or so that have resulted in the rise of the female in the ... the highest positions-leading companies to the new millenium (Andorka, 1998). Fortunately, women can now demand equal treatment in their respective organizations as a result of the aforementioned changes in history. Many companies have policies in places that require equality at work and punishment for those who do not adhere to such policies. There is a vast amount of evidence ...
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