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- 1541: Foundation Analysis
- ... present. As Hari Seldon stated “Psychohistory, which can predict the fall, can make statements concerning the succeeding dark ages.”(37). Hari proved that future can be predicted by was of history. The most obvious truth to Foundation is how the universe was going to be helped. Hari Seldon proposed saving the knowledge of the race (37). Foundation had no money, no ... the people of that planet dedicate themselves to saving and preserving the human knowledge, by creating the Encyclopedia Galactica. An example of Asimov's message of the repetitive nature of history is in the central idea of the story itself. The way the future galaxy was to be saved from the barbarism by way of the preservation of knowledge is an ... perspective. This transformation from the dark ages to a better world by way of science and knowledge. In conclusion, the basis of Foundation is drawn from none other than the history of Earth. All of these parallels between Asimov's predictions of future sociological problems and their solutions and those past support Grace Palley’s statement.. The characterization of Foundation ...
- 1542: Cleopatra Biography
- ... to have been quite memorable. In 49 BC Cleopatra was in dire straits and had to cross enemy borders in order to speak with Caesar. This brief occurrence in her history can give us a somewhat hazy view of Cleopatra’s body size. (Fraser 36) If she was able to fit into Egypt’s tightly rolled carpets this may imply that Cleopatra was small and lithe. This is just rationalization. Cleopatra may not have been attractive as it is suggested throughout history. Her supposed “beauty” may have been one of the rare instances where intelligence, wit and personality far excel over appearances. (George 960) Another reason for believing that Cleopatra may not ... faults which in any terms shows that she did harbor some affection, aside from political gain, for them. In conclusion Cleopatra lived a gloriously interesting life and she has the history and Hollywood movies to prove it. Yet even being the femme fatale that she was we may never know if Cleopatra ever did have her heart swell with pride ...
- 1543: Karl Marx's Teachings and Capitalism
- ... an amount of socially acceptable labour- time, he wants nothing more than to receive equal exchange for his commodity, which is determined according to socially average standards. “Hence, in the history of capitalist production, the establishment of a norm for the working day presents itself as a struggle over the limits of that day, a struggle between collective capital, i.e ... our curiosity in terms of the origins of the conditions of the capitalist system. Where did the worker-capitalist dichotomy emerge in the first place? The answer lies in the history leading up to the capitalist system. In order for there to be a free agent, who is willing to sell his labour-power on the market for a wage, this ... of its time, for which money was the power of all powers. Transformation of arable land into sheep-walks was therefore its slogan.” The point of looking back into the history of the evolution of the feudal system into the capitalist system is to emphasize that the current system is a result of a natural progression. In due time, the ...
- 1544: The Murderous Miracle: Sherlock Homes - Creative Story
- ... s insolence. "Well, it's a very simple and rudimentary story my friend, My rival Doctor Fredrich Nietzche ,now deceased, was headed up towards the library to investigate some latin history or some such nonsense, then I heard only a blood curdling wail and made my way with all haste to the library!" Our client said gruffly. Inwardly I smiled as ... several times already though." Reginald said, and led us into the library. In the library was stacked wall to wall and ceiling to ceiling with books of all kinds, literature, history, philosophy, anything the mind could think of. My stomach slightly turned as I saw bloodstains in the carpet, but no other sign of the murder was visible. "This," Reginald Said ... slightly puzzled by Holmes' appearance. "Well, as you were saying, the symbol "á" was a Latin symbol meaning before, well, Our friend the Doctor was also looking up some Latin history according to Sir Reginald if you recall. Using those two facts, I simply searched the library for a Latin book, and found a dictionary, and between the pages with ...
- 1545: Genetic Engineering
- ... defects, bacterial disease, and even aging is a thing of the past. Gary Gardner, a scientist at the Center for Genetic Manipulation, stated that by understanding genetic engineering and its history, discovering its possibilities, and answering the moral and safety questions it brings forth, the blanket of fear covering this technical miracle can be lifted. "The first step to understanding genetic engineering and embracing its possibilities for society is to obtain a rough knowledge base of its history and method". According to the Encyclopedia Encarta, Genetics achieved its first basis on the secrets of the evolutionary process when an Austrian monk named Gregor Mendel developed the first laws ... Institute of Health to provide guidelines for research on engineered bacteria for industrial use. Genetic engineering is in its period of fear and misunderstanding, but like many great discoveries in history, it may enjoy its time of understanding and come into full use in society. The world is on the edge of an exciting step into human evolution Works Cited " ...
- 1546: Eva Peron
- ... earthquake. This was when Colonel Juan Domingo Peron and Eva Duarte met each other. This would be the beginning of a relationship that would leave a great mark in the history of Argentina. Juan Peron had been designated as vice-president and Eva had three programs in the Belgrano radio. By now they had a relationship going and many people were ... great sympathy and love for the working class for the class that she would look after, for the descamisados or shirtless ones. This would bring a new beginning to the history of Argentina, this new beginning would have its foundations between one man, Peron, a woman, Eva, and the bases of his support the descamisados. On December 9 Eva and Peron ... people had chose Peron as candidate for the Labor Party, by the end of December the political campaign was al over the country. This would be the first time in history when a candidates wife would travel with him in a campaign and support him in front of all the nation, she would hand out buttons and propaganda and she ...
- 1547: The Superstring Theory
- ... Superstring Theory Abstract: The Superstring theory is quite possibly one of the leading "Theories of Everything." Meaning that, it proven, it would postulate all of physics in one equation. The history of Superstrings and the conditions that brought it forth are viewed as wells as the impending implications of this discovery. Notice: This research paper approaches the subject of Superstrings from ... of physics in one equation, which is a hallmark achievement, but not a theory of EVERYTHING. A revolution that unifies the laws is at best ge! nerations away; however, the history of physics suggest that many major discovers are often accidental and surprisingly ubiquitous. This document will explore the circumstances leading to, through, and the lasting effects of the superstring revolution ... is paramount, not always the application of it (or the truth of it). Yes, superstrings are possib! ly the best hope for unification, but only for now. In the long history of learning, it will be more important in how humankind asks questions, not present answers. Stephen Hawking may be right in what he says, but there will always be ...
- 1548: Civil War 2
- Amateurs Go to War From the Novel: Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era By: James McPherson Summarized by: Vladimir Ristich Writing about recorded history should be a relatively easy task to accomplish. Recorded history is based on facts. Regardless of what time period one may write about, one will find enough information about that time of period. The key is to put everything in ... the Union, was the election of 1860. On the eve of the election, Southerners had already agreed that if a republican wins the election, they would leave the Union. Well, history shows that Lincoln, a republican, was elected and the south truly did leave the Union. During the four months, prior to President Lincoln’s inauguration, President James Buchanan did ...
- 1549: Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleev
- ... entrance exams. At a very young age, Dmitri had already known that he wanted to study science and decided to pay very little attention in classes such as Latin and history. He believed that these topics were a waste of time and he wouldn’t need him in his career as a scientist. After much pleading from his mother and Bessargin ... in work: you will find it nowhere else. Pleasures flit by – they are only for yourself; work leaves a mark of long-lasting joy, work is for others. (Mendeleev, Short History of Chemistry, A. p. 195) On January 20 1907, at the age of 73, while listening to a reading of Jules Verne’s Journey to the North Pole, Dmitri Ivanovich ... they may seem. Bibliography Asimov, Isaac. “Mendeleev.” (1964.) Asimov’s Biographical Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc. p. 408-410. Asimov, Issac. (1965.) Short History of Chemistry, A. Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc. p. 132, 134-136, 195, 218, 220-221, 235. Clark, George L., Gessner G Hawley, & William A. Hamor. (1957.) ...
- 1550: Rapid Population Growth
- ... population according to the funk and Wangnall Dictionary is a grouping of individuals subject to the processes of birth, death, and migration.. During the first 2 million years of our history the human population had very little effect upon the overall world ecosystem, with no more than 10 million members. In the New Stone Age, less than 10,000 years ago ... Someone must feed the hungry, with each individual requiring about 2 200 calouries per day unfortunetly of the six billion over 220 million are malnourished. Causes of rapid growth Throughout history many have debated the plant’s carrying capacity. As far back as 469 BC in Socrates time and to the present, have said that the world will suffer globally for ... or if they don’t want kids they have no way of getting contraception or to be informed about it, thus making the population grow at an alarming rate. Throughout history many have debated the plant’s carrying capacity. As far back as 469 BC in Socrates time and to the present, have said that the world will suffer globally ...
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