...The aim of this essay is to discuss the new global definition of social work, to assess the background of this research and to highlight the implications of this new definition to social work practice and development in Zambia and Africa at large. To begin with, the new definition will be given and explained then a discussion of its background and implications will be made. Finally, a conclusion will be drawn. The new definition hopes to address three major criticisms of the prior definition. It attempts to be more inclusive of indigenous knowledge, to be less biased towards Western ideals of individualism and change, and instead to encompass collectivity, continuity and cohesion. Lastly, it endeavors to emphasize social work’s involvement in theory and research and its capacity as an academic discipline, in addition to its practical application. The links also include commentary and explanation for each aspect of the definition’s wording and the mandates, principles, knowledge and practice that undergird the social work profession (Kanyowa 1999) Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work. Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and indigenous knowledge’s, social work engages people and structures...
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...reading project of the world?s greatest novels. Since I had made the decision to begin writing fiction myself, I wanted to learn the craft from the masters. Additionally, I wanted a change of pace from the hard-core Marxist literature I had been reading for 11 years. (Within two years, however, I had returned to radical politics, largely under the impetus of the Central American revolution.) I soon discovered that some of these masterpieces left me cold, including those written by Henry James, Joseph Conrad and especially Jane Austen. Although I would never deny that they were great writers, their words did not resonate with me. After reading 50 or so pages of ?Pride and Prejudice,? I found myself wondering what all the hype was about. I was left cold by an endless round of country balls, dinner parties and arch dialogue that always sounded self-conscious and somewhat artificial. To illustrate: Elizabeth Bennett, the major character who is based on Jane Austen herself, is in one of her frequent 'cutting' exercises with Fitzwilliam D?Arcy--reminiscent of an old Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy movie. Like Hepburn and Tracy, these two spend most of their time hating each other until they finally discover that they really are in love. (I myself had a different take on the matter. In my experience, people generally start off in love and then discover that they really hate each other, especially after being married for a few years--excluding me of course.) Austen writes: ...
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...William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer. O. Henry's short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization, and clever twist endings. O. Henry was born under the name of William Sydney Porter September 11, 1862 in Greensboro , North Carolina , USA . His middle name is Sidney , but was later changed to Sydney in 1898 . His father , Dr. Algernon Sydney Porter (1825-1888) , and his mother was Mary Jane Virginia Swain Porter ( 1833-1865 ) . They were married April 20, 1858 . His mother died of tuberculosis when he was 3 years old . Then Porter and father moved to live with her grandmother . Even as a child , Porter was very avid reader . He read everything he has, from the economic works of fiction to me cheap . and he studied at the private school her aunt , Evelina Maria Porter , employed until 1876 . He then continued his studies at the Lindsey Street High School under the auspices of his aunt until the age of 15 . In 1879 he worked for his uncle effective medicine , and then , in 1881 , when 19 years old , he obtained a pharmacist. Porter moved to Austin in 1884 VACO a pretty exciting life here. He participated in both singing and acting. By 1894, he founded the weekly newspaper The Rolling Stone humorous and served as editor. He also worked for other newspapers and journalists contributed occasionally drawing cartoons. In 1919, the Arts and Science (Society of Arts and Sciences)...
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...allowed him to travel through Europe under the King’s orders and be part of important meetings. He was one of the bodyguards that took the Archduchess Margaret to Scotland, and he participated in various meetings with Charles V. Her mother, Isabel Howard, came from a family of Dukes, although the title had been taken away in 1485, it was given back in 1514. At age 12, Anne was sent to the court of the Archduchess Margaret to be a fille d’honneur. Here she learned French and how to be part of the court. The Archduchess wrote a letter to Sir Thomas telling him what a wonderful daughter he had, and how graceful she was of having her in her court. In 1514, Anne went to France to be part of the court of the Queen Mary, the sister of the King of England. But Queen Mary soon returned to England and Anne stayed in France being part of the new Queen’s Court (Queen Claudia). In France she was educated as a French girl, she learned and love their poetry, music, clothes; she was considered one of them. In 1521 Anne returned to England, because she was getting married. While her marriage was arranged, she became part of Queen Catherine’s court. She made a great impression for her dancing and singing skills; she wasn’t the most beautiful person but did attract men. Her marriage never took place and she started a romance with Henry Percy, son and heir of a Lord. There is no record of what kind of romance it was, it must been only kisses and hugs, since having sex had meant marriage....
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...Industrial Revolution Spreads. Setting the Scene. The second Industrial Revolution is marked by the spread of industry, the development of new technologies, and the rise of big business. By 1880s, steel replaces steam as symbol. New Industrial Powers. In first Industrial Revolution Britain stands alone as world industrial giant. Britain tries to protect its lead through laws against export of inventions (or inventors). By mid-1880s, others challenge Britain dominance. In Europe. Elsewhere. 1807. Belgium becomes first European nation outside Britain to industrialize. British mechanic (William Cockerill) opens factories to make spinning, weaving machines. 1871. Germany unifies into powerful nation. Becomes Europe’s leading industrial power. 1900. USA emerges as world’s leading industrial power. Some nations in southern and eastern Europe (sans resources) are slower to industrialize. Japan industrializes rapidly after 1868 to become leading industrial power in Asia. Technology and Industry. In first Industrial Revolution inventions (like steam engine) are work of gifted tinkerers. In second Industrial Revolution professional chemists and engineers create new products. Early inventors try to repair tools or improve existing machinery. Later inventors (after 1850) try to discover new products to manufacture. The marriage of science, technology, and industry spurs economic growth. Steel. 1709. Abraham Darby. English. First to use coke, form of coal, instead of charcoal. 1780. Henry Cort. English...
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...issues of abortion. These questions have caused long and brutal arguments between pro-life and pro-choice supporters. It is my personal belief that an unborn fetus is not a living being and abortion or birth of that fetus should be left up to the pregnant woman. I also believe that the present abortion laws according to Roe v Wade should be upheld in the United States. Roe v. Wade was a landmark decision that legalized abortions in the U.S. It was the case of a poor, pregnant woman who filed a lawsuit against the state law of Texas, which stated that abortions were illegal. The case went all the way to the Supreme Court, which meant that the decision made affected the nation on a whole. On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Jane Roe and stated that the 14th amendment guarantees an adult woman the right to seek termination of her pregnancy until viability (capable of living outside the uterus). From this day on, abortions in the United States were legal. No matter what people may believe abortion is neither right nor wrong. It is a matter of personal opinion. However, the question still remains; should abortion be legal? Though many may not agree on this point, the truth is that legalized abortion is the only way to protect the lives of American Citizens. Pro-life supporters believe that a fetus’ right to live comes first, before the rights of a pregnant woman. This group believes that abortion should be banned because life begins at conception. They also believe...
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...Women and their forgotten role in Slavery Nigel Sadler Sands of Time Consultancy Often when the history of slavery is studied the argument is over whose history is being told. This debate rarely goes beyond whether it is the history as written by or about the white or black involvement. There is often an assumed male history. History books mainly reflect the involvement of men. The abolitionists (Clarkson and Wilberforce), the Slave traders (Canot) and the enslaved (Equaino). In portrayal of enslaved people, men appear more frequently. In the movie Amistad it is told from the point of view of Cinque; in the TV series Roots it follows Kunta Kinte. This male dominated history fails to acknowledge, belittles and devalues the role of women at all levels of slavery. What about the female slave traders, slave owners, enslaved females, female rebels and abolitionists? Are they really invisible? Verene Shepherd, in Women in Caribbean History states that up until the 1970s Caribbean books neglected women because early historians looked at colonisation, government, religion, trade and war fare, activities men were more involved in. Also some historians felt that women’s issues did not merit inclusion and where women could have been included, such as slave uprisings, their contributions were ignored. Shepherd believes changes occurred with the influence of women’s groups who tried to correct the gender neutral or male biased history. There was also a shift into social history...
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...Recreational Drugs Tiwander Aleck COMM/156 March 4, 2012 Instructor: Cheryl Mason Recreational Drugs We are risking our lives without knowing it! Any substance with pharmacologic effects used for satisfaction or personal pleasure rather than for medicinal purposes, is called recreational drug use. Examine this, individuals young and old have answered the question whether, recreation drugs are good for you. They have answered this question by suffering the consequences of misusing recreational drug. Society needs to be aware that recreational drugs such as Cocaine, Alcohol, and marijuana have contributed to health problems, criminal activity and addiction. Awareness of the effects of these drugs, without a doubt needs to be addressed in the United States, to help lower the negative statistics recreational drugs have caused, which will give individuals a chance before they decide to participate or misuse recreational drugs. Alcohol is one of the most used recreational drugs today. Alcohol can cause a variety of feelings such as relaxation, happiness, drunkenness and sleepiness. Any consumption of alcohol goes directly into the bloodstream and physically affects are body and mind. Alcohol is mainly used for sociability; it is very common for binge drinkers to abuse alcohol, and result with the disease of alcoholism. It is estimated by (National Institution of Justice U.S. Department of Justice, 2007) that more than half the people that...
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...Recreational Drugs We are risking our lives without knowing it! Any substance with pharmacologic effects used for satisfaction or personal pleasure rather than for medicinal purposes, is called recreational drug use. Examine this, individuals young and old have answered the question whether, recreation drugs are good for you. They have answered this question by suffering the consequences of misusing recreational drug. Society needs to be aware that recreational drugs such as Cocaine, Alcohol, and marijuana have contributed to health problems, criminal activity and addiction. Awareness of the effects of these drugs, without a doubt needs to be addressed in the United States, to help lower the negative statistics recreational drugs have caused, which will give individuals a chance before they decide to participate or misuse recreational drugs. Alcohol is one of the most used recreational drugs today. Alcohol can cause a variety of feelings such as relaxation, happiness, drunkenness and sleepiness. Any consumption of alcohol goes directly into the bloodstream and physically affects are body and mind. Alcohol is mainly used for sociability; it is very common for binge drinkers to abuse alcohol, and result with the disease of alcoholism. It is estimated by (National Institution of Justice U.S. Department of Justice, 2007) that more than half the people that are arrested in the U.S. test positive for alcohol. When alcohol is misused, it can lead to addiction. When an individual...
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...Name: Carlo Giovanni Santiago GarcíaMiroslava Hernandez Rocha | Matrícula: 27531002744981 | Name of the course: International business management | Teacher: Aaron Rodríguez Delgado | Lesson: International Business Environments | ------------------------------------------------- Activity: Project part 2 | Date: March 7, 2016 | Bibliography:https://www.facebook.com/Owl-Canvas-Mexican-Temptation-283300278508514/?fref=ts https://www.payless.com/ | INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS — TERM PROJECT — PART 2: CHOOSING YOUR CLIENTS For this second delivery of your term project, you will pick two prospective clients to work with for the rest of the project: first, a company headquartered abroad that is currently exploring the idea of entering the Mexican market with their product or brand; and second, a real Mexican small business (PyME) of your choice (preferably from your own community) that is ripe for an international expansion. Both selections will be accompanied by a general description and an analytical justification. This exercise is particularly important for you because not much success is achieved without really knowing your clients and the people they work with. YOUR ASSIGNMENT SHALL INCLUDE: The description of a fictitious foreign company that is about to enter the Mexican market. * Business, administrative and contact information. * Introduction and strategy. * Business concept. * Management and ownership. ...
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...e-Business Analysis Bus 352 e-Business e-Business Analysis of NIKE Generally speaking, exercising was not something that our ancestors had to spend very much time thinking about. By and large, the lack of modern technologies and conveniences meant that their everyday lives tended to be more strenuous, and involve more inherent activity, than most of our lives today. However, as day-to-day living has become more sedentary in recent years, people have had to start planning activity into their days, and, consequently, exercise crazes have become a hot topic. From Jane Fonda’s Workout, to Cindy Crawford’s Shape-up; or from Total Gym, to Zumba, to P90X, or yoga, America has been embracing one exercise fad after another for decades. And because each fad seems to require its own unique workout apparel and equipment, several companies have made it the primary focus of their businesses to provide for this ever-growing market. One of the industry leaders in this business model is NIKE. According to NIKE’s official website, by 2011 the company employed over 40,000 people worldwide, and operated in more than 160 countries on six continents around the globe. ("NIKE inc. locations," 2011) The website also says that NIKE’s mission is to “bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world.” ("NIKE inc. locations," 2011) In order to achieve this mission, NIKE supplements its extensive global presence with its online transactional website, in a business model known as...
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...The Martha Stewart Case Professor Beverly H. Lee | AbstractThis is a brief synopsis into the life of Martha Stewart and the legal fortunes or misfortunes of Martha Stewart. We will delve into the various stages in her life and the outcome of the events that transpire in her life. By: Paul Cumberbatch BUSA 2106-200 | Fraud, lying, conspiracy...not terms that any individual generally wants associated with their history, nevertheless with their reputation and personality; even if that individual happens to be Martha Stewart. Her name pronounces itself across cookbooks, magazines and even has its own show on Style and The Learning Channel. It now pronounces itself with yet another captivating theme, as part of one of America's major scandals. As a well-respected author of books on cooking, entertaining and decorating she rose to prominence. It was also due to the expansion of her brand name by means of magazine and television show, and serving as CEO of the Martha Stewart Omnimedia. However; as it would come as an ironic coincidence that she would have to go to court which subsequently led to Ms. Stewart’s resignation from her post as CEO amid allegations of insider trading in 2002. Martha Stewart was born on August 3, 1971 as Martha Kostyra in New Jersey. She was the second of six children as she grew up in Nutley, New Jersey. By Age 13 she was working a model, making appearance in fashion shows, television and printed advertisements. As time went along she began attending...
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...COMPANY PROFILE H I S T O R Y The company was established and incorporated in the latter part of 1994 that was September, primarily to import and distribute medical disposable products. It commences full operation early l995 after we finalize our negotiation with our 1st foreign principal, Kimal Scientific Products Ltd. to distribute on exclusive basis their dialysis and cardiology catheters/disposable products and medical equipment like blood collection system, Peritoneal dialysis machine etc. After we got our government licenses, permits, finalize exclusive distribution contract with more foreign suppliers such as Ewemed Hollinger of Austria that manufactures ECG Electrodes, Tablet Dispenser, Medical Therapy Lazer etc., we expanded additional sales business operation exactly in the 3rd quarter of 1995 with three (3) sales people, 1 accountant, 1 driver, 1 helper, a warehouse clerk, and (1) General Manager for finance and personnel plus Paul B. Soliven Jr. on a part-time and consultancy basis to take care & support the operational requirement of the company. To back up our sales operation and distribution network nationwide we have employed 3 dealers in the provinces for Visayas, Mindanao and Region 2. On 01 June 1996, Paul B. Soliven Jr. assume full responsibility in running the sales, marketing, distribution and operation of the company due to new and more products, additional foreign suppliers etc. The business address of the company...
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...Majoint,, spliff , blunt, dub, L, ganja, grass, pot, bud, and mary jane. Now, why are these words thought to be "bad". Why are we taught from such a young age that marijuana is bad. Why are we able to go into any store and buy tobacco, which kills 400,000 people annually; alcohol, which kills 100,000 people annually; and caffeine, which kills 2,000 people annually. According to the New England Journal of medicine, you would have to smoke 1500 pounds of marijuana in under 15 minutes to OD. Marijuana was prohibited in 1937, but marijuana prohibition isn’t working. Today between 95 and 100 million Americans admit to having tried it and nearly 15 million have used it within the past month. Some people believe that marijuana is bad and does damage to the body but alcohol and cigarettes are more dangerous. Alcohol has a high level of sulphate and can cause alcohol poisoning. Cigarettes contain over 4,000 chemicals including 43 known cancer compounds and 400 other toxins. Marijuana is not 100% free of chemicals but it more natural because it is from the earth and contains only 100 chemicals. ill be discussing marijuana legislation first wat is marijuana and hw does it affect humans? second when and why did marijuana become illegal? and why states are legalizing marijuana for medical purposes. using these points i intend to inform you about marijuana and the movement to legalize it. according to the national institute on drug abuse, a survey shows that over 98 million americans...
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