...Michael Bennett Page 1 Dr. Alla Boldina ENG 110-60 REVOLUTION AND ROMANCE Creedy: “Why won’t you die!?” V: “Beneath this mask is more than flesh…there are ideas. And ideas are bulletproof.” With these words, the film, “V for Vendetta” dramatically demonstrates the power of ideas to challenge and overcome the evil of oppression. In film critic Robert Ebert’s review of “V for Vendetta,” he notes the power of ideas, especially the belief that people should not be afraid of their governments, but rather that governments should be afraid of their people. Although Ebert questions the necessity of fear, and believes that governments and people should be able to happily co-exist, I think he trivializes the significance of the film’s message. Although it is an in-depth, well written look at the story, it is one-sided. He gives credit to a novel written by Allen Moore in 1983, on which the film is based, and compares “V for Vendetta” to other movies and stories. The main character, V, is described in detail, and Ebert explains his purpose in the story. The other characters, however, are not mentioned very much, leaving the reader a bit blank. I appreciate that he mentions the main idea of the film, and is generous with quotations. I do fin d his criticism a bit excessive, as he puts down the mask that V wears because the lips don’t move and his vision would be obstructed. Ebert seems biased on behalf of London’s architecture, as he expresses his disappointment...
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...Foreign Aid to Egypt Prior and Post the 2011 Revolution Mona El-Sholkamy Misr International University [pic] Abstract Foreign aid is one of those topics that have provided ample room for discussion and controversy over the years. The world has had more than fifty years of experience of aid giving and receiving in the post-war era. This experience has enriched our knowledge not only about aid -- a broad subject with numerous interrelated issues -- but also about the entire development process foreign aid supposedly seeks to accelerate. Hundreds of billions of foreign aid dollars have been designated to developing countries and hundreds of billions more will be provided in the next few years. For the past years, U.S. foreign aid has been judged by its intentions, not its results. Foreign aid programs have been perpetuated and expanded not because they have succeeded, but because giving foreign aid still seems like a good idea. But foreign aid has rarely done anything that countries could not have done for themselves. Furthermore, it has often encouraged the recipient governments' worst tendencies--helping to underwrite programs and policies that have starved thousands of people and derailed struggling economies. Given this, the question now is how much foreign aid is enough. How much do we really need as an economy at this stage of our development? What type of aid is most effective? Is more aid necessarily better? Implied in these questions is that the amount...
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...DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE FEDERALISTS AND THE JEFFERSONIANS (DEMOCRATIC-REPUBLICANS) NAME OF STUDENT; NAME OF INSTRUCTOR; NAME OF COURSE; DATE; The Federalist was the first American party and was established in 1792 as a result of alliance between bankers and businessmen who supported Alexander Hamilton. The party led until 1801 where it was overpowered by the Democratic-Republicans. The Jeffersonian consisted of artisans, shopkeepers, frontier settlers and small farmers. It was the strongest in the frontier, south and the south west. CENTRAL GOVERNMENT Hamilton approved of a strong central government with financial credibility and power to make treaties, tax, control commerce, declare war and control factions....
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...[Date] [Date] AK [company name] AK [company name] H120 Introduction to the History of East Asia Essay 3 Andy Ricci 622624 Word Count: 2018 H120 Introduction to the History of East Asia Essay 3 Andy Ricci 622624 Word Count: 2018 Why do we sometimes refer to the events of 1868 in Japan as a 'restoration', but to those of the years following 1911 in China as 'revolutions'? Introduction The Meiji Restoration of 1868 in Japan and the Chinese Revolution of 1911 were responsible for producing an enormous amount of upheaval in both countries. Both nations were immersed in social, political and economic backwardness. In this context, both political episodes should be construed as an attempt to reverse decline and set the course for modernization. The main thesis of this essay is based on the notion that whilst there are some similarities between both political events, the main difference resides in the fact that the Meiji Restoration began the centralization of the mechanisms of governance and induced the social and economic modernization of the country. At the same time, the Chinese Revolution of 1911 did not succeed in engendering a sound system of government capable of reversing the country’s decline. The first part of the essay will deal with the main characteristics of the Meiji restoration of 1868. The second section of the essay will outline the main features pertaining to the Chinese Revolution of 1911. The third part of the essay will examine the similarities and differences...
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...Industrialization after the Civil War in America Name: Institution: Date: The industrial revolution symbolizes most important turning point in human history. Almost every portion of daily life was influenced in some way. After the civil war, industrialization acquired an impulsive change of events that had a major concern on improving the life of America. After the civil war American industry changed radically. Machines were used as the main means of manufacturing thus replacing the hand labor. This led to high production of goods and also led to improvement in infrastructure. American economy became strong and this drove to her political stability (Hall, & Lindholm, 1999). Amongst the varied aspects of industrialization that influenced the US society, economy and politics between 1865 and 1920 is entrepreneurship. The United States experienced an outstanding swift economic growth after the civil war. For example the gross domestic product multiplied very fast and also its per capita product went up more than double. Second, technology advancement lead to invention of steam powered farm machinery which replaced the farm laborers in preparation of land. This fueled construction of communication and transport networks. For example railway lines were built thus enabling efficient transportation of products (Bensel, 2000). Third, Homestead Act was implemented. A considerable amount of land had been kept aside for cheap to migrated people from the west. Having adequate...
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...WORLD CIVILIZATION II Georgia Southwestern State University Spring 2012 Instructor: Dr. Paula J. Martin Office: BH 325 Email: martin@canes.gsw.edu Office Phone: 229-931-2624 Course Objectives - This course is designed to give the undergraduate student a general understanding of those major cultural, political, scientific, social, and intellectual trends which have appeared in the world from c.1500 to the present. This course will focus on the major civilized traditions of the world. Specific topics have been emphasized and interwoven throughout this course in an attempt to chart the progress of not only different societies as a whole, but the individual as well. For example, the study of intellectual currents will be a primary focus in our efforts to understand what people from different civilizations thought about God, society, science, and human nature from a philosophical standpoint. Therefore, this class will run chronological when possible, but it will also run thematic as specific focus is given to the changing mentalities of the human race. The course's potential for the student, lies in the hope of instilling the skills and values of world citizenship and for relating to people different from oneself. Course Requirements - Completion of your exams on time is required. Any involvement in cheating or plagiarism of any sort will result in an “F” as the final grade for this course as well as referral to appropriate disciplinary boards. All reading...
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...Unit 6: The Industrial Revolution, ca. 1780-1850 Chapters 22 (McKay) Study Guide Directions: Part I of the study guide will not be assessed as part of the Study Guide grade; however, it is a crucial component of the Course Notebook grade. You are required to provide a 2-3 sentence identification of each term that appears below. This identification should include a basic definition of the term (who, what, where, when) and also a statement of significance (So what?). After each unit, you should print these terms and place them in your Course Notebook. At times, I will ask you to bring these notebooks to class so that I can check your progress in this matter. Part I Identifying Key Terms Notable People Thomas Malthus David Ricardo Andrew Ure Henry Cort James Hargreaves (spinning jenny) Richard Arkwright (water frame) Robert Owen James Watt (steam engine) Friedrich List George Stephenson Friedrich Engels Terms and Events Industrial Revolution Great Exhibition of 1851 Chartist movement Capital Capitalism Luddites Protective tariff Trade union Mass production Domestic system Separate spheres Zollverein Factory Act of 1833 Combination Acts Parish Apprentices Grand National Consolidated Trades Union Craft union Economic nationalism Class-consciousness Mines Act of 1842 Urbanization Part II Review Questions Directions: Check your understanding of this chapter by answering the following questions in about four-five well written and effective...
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...AP World History Summer Assignment Dear Students – Welcome to your 2014-2015 sophomore AP World History course! In preparation for our busy year, you are expected to complete the following FOUR assignments over the summer! Please review the descriptions of the activities listed below and the anticipated due dates and assessments for each assignment. We will begin our course of study in the year 8,000 B.C.E. and finish the school year looking at modern day issues. The majority of your summer assignments will require you to read, reflect and analyze the one book selected from the list provided. You will also have to complete three basic world religions charts, answer questions about the Neolithic Revolution and complete a geography assignment. You may find links to the documents required for these assignments on my teacher Website http://teacherweb.com/WA/LakesHighSchool/Dunnavant/h0.aspx Please feel free to email me over the summer if you have questions. Sincerely, Ms. Dunnavant adunnava@cloverpark.k12.wa.us Assignment One – WORLD RELIGIONS The influence of major religions and semi-religious philosophies on societies will provide a reoccurring theme throughout the course. It is important for you to be familiar with each religion as we proceed. Please follow the directions below: 1. Visit the following sources: • BBC Religion & Ethics Website http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/ • Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0113529.html ...
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...Bros.&Co., 7th Ed.,2007 Other readings: |S. No |Journal articles as compulsory reading | |. |Camillus, J. C. Strategy as a wicked problem, Harvard Business Review, May 2008 | | |Hirotaka, The contradictions that Drive Toyota’s success, Harvard Business Review, June, 2008 | | |C.K. Prahalad’s Plan: India @75, Business Today, August 24, 2008 | | |McAfee, A. and Brynjolfsson, E., Investing in IT that makes a competitive Difference, Harvard Business Review, July-August, 2008, PP.98-107 | | |Collis, D.J. and Montgomery, C.A., Competing on Resource, Harvard Business Review, July-August, 1995 | | |Michael E. Porter, From competitive advantage to corporate strategy, Harvard Business Review, May-June, 1987, pp.43-59 | | |Markides, C.M., To diversify or not to diversify, Harvard Business Review, Nov-Dec., 1987, pp.93-99. | | |Goold, M. and Kathleen, L., Why diversify?...
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...appointment. | H | Course Description from Catalog | Covers techniques of integration, improper integrals, sequences, infinite series, power series, parameterized curves, polar coordinates, integration in polar coordinates and complex numbers. | I | Course Learning Outcomes | Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: * Read, analyze, and apply to problems, written material related to the study of calculus. * Use the appropriate technique(s) – including integration by parts, trigonometric substitutions, partial fractions, etc. to integrate algebraic, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric, and composite functions. * Evaluate improper integrals and test them for convergence. * Compute arc length and surface area of revolution of graphs and parametric curves. * Graph polar curves and find enclosed area and arc length. * Apply theorems about limits of sequences. * Use various tests to determine the convergence of series. * Manipulate power series and use them to represent functions. * Determine the Taylor series of a function, prove whether or not it converges to the function, and find its interval of convergence. * Apply Taylor series to approximation problems. * Use series to explore real world problems. * Use complex...
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...most inhabited country in the world, China becoming a communist country affected millions of people almost instantly. Many of the traditional traditions and practices of the Chinese people were left behind as Mao’s “Cultural Revolution” was instituted across the country in 1966. During the Cultural Revolution of China, the country and its citizens experienced strict authority control with the military and the state functioning together to govern the people. The switch from traditional China to this Cultural Revolution was swift and hasty, causing much death and trouble for the Chinese people. Because of these facts, there are many people who judged the New China governed under the socialist ideas of Mao. One of these critics is the Chinese-American novelist, Ha Jin, who denounces the Cultural Revolution of China in his novel entitled Waiting. In his novel, Ha Jin addresses and brings to light the affects of Mao’s rule on the Chinese people and the country as a whole. The novel starts in 1966 and takes place during the Cultural Revolution. “Cultural conflict is the center of this novel, where two worlds collide in the story of a man seeking a divorce from his wife by an arranged marriage: the ancient feudal culture of China and the world of the Cultural Revolution led by Chairman Mao” (Moore, 124). Through the locations, settings, and characters, Ha Jin illustrates the differences between the Old China and the New China for his American audience; there are many places and people in...
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...Pass in review is a long-standing military tradition that began as a way for a newly assigned commander to inspect his troops. It dates back when George Washington was trying to form an Army and because of hardships, he needed help to bring it together as a unit, to fight together and not individually. He enlisted a Prussian officer Baron Von Steuben. It’s a tradition dating back to when Baron von Steuben arrived at Valley Forge and reported to Washington during the American Revolution in 1778. Von Steuben’s training technique was to create a “model company” and one of the ways he did this was through drill and ceremony, which is still being used to this day. He...
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...Neolithic Revolution” Contents: 1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………..3 2. Literature review……………………………………………………………………..4 3. Neolithic revolution…………………………………………………………………..6 4. Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………….9 5. Bibliography…………………………………………………………………………10 Introduction The most important technological development ever to occur in human history was the domestication of plants (agriculture) and animals (pastoralism). Together these developments are called the Neolithic Revolution. To understand how the Neolithic Revolution occurred it is necessary to understand the economic system it replaced. Until the Neolithic, and in most areas for a long time after, all humans engaged in an economic activity called "hunting and gathering". This system is called "food extraction" as opposed to "food production" by agriculture and pastoralism. This period, which occurred between 12,000 and 8,000 years ago, brought along many profound changes to human society and culture, including the creation of cities and permanent dwellings, labor specialization, the baking of bread, personal property, more complex hierarchical social structures, non-agricultural crafts, slavery, the state, official marriage, personal inheritance, and more. I’ve chosen this topic because we can’t imagine our life, if there were not such a revolution. What would we be without the Neolithic Revolution? I think without the Neolithic Revolution I probably...
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...thinking, including models of business-level competitive advantage * Evaluate contemporary challenges to traditional strategic management and thinking models * Apply systems-thinking principles to the framing and analysis of business problems and opportunities * Develop innovative business strategies designed to achieve sustainable solutions * Synthesize principles of sustainable strategic management and thinking into a viable problem statement for use in the Doctoral Study project Course Materials Texts Harvard Business School Press. (2005). Strategy: Create and implement the best strategy for your business.Boston, MA: Author. Senge, P., Smith, B., Kruschwitz, N., Laur, J., & Schley, S. (2010).The necessary revolution: How individuals and organizations are working together...
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