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Development of Regional Economy in MERCOSUR and the European Union 1685
The world has been changing very fast and is having no borders in terms of economies. This is helping people as development in one area is helping people in all areas. This is putting to an end to the belief prevalent in the 19th century that when the interests of individual states were looked after, then the entire society will progress. This is now expected to be covered through mutual cooperation. This quality of mutualism can be seen clearly when the state owned enterprises are being privatized, the streamlining of business is taking place and there being many mergers and acquisitions. The joining up of businesses makes it clear that competition is now a choice that the companies indulge in as and when they desire. The companies are not in a position purely on competition to set the prices that they would want. (Santis, 1999) The process has led to a rapid increase in regional trade agreements all over the world as is the Southern Common Market or MERCOSUR. The numbers have in
Freedom of Speech Under the First Amendment 1182
'Freedom of speech' is a fundamental right of citizens of the United States. The constitution grants complete freedom of speech under the First Amendment which states: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Americans thus enjoy comparatively more freedom of expression and speech than people in the developing countries. It would be wrong to assume that freedom of speech is absolute even in the US but in our country, we have the privilege to challenge any unjust arrest, ban or suspension if it is found to violate our rights of free speech. However this is certainly not the case in developing countries such as China where freedom of speech is regularly curbed and restricted by the government. One interesting though sad example of this is the lack o
History of Immigrants in the US 1143
Immigration to the United States was not a pleasant experience for many people, at least not initially. I can testify to this since me and my family experienced difficulties when we moved from Russia in 1994. My biggest predicament was the language barrier since I spoke Russian and did not know proper English. It was not easy to make friends in the new country and not knowing the language obviously added to this problem. My parents also found it difficult to get a job since the market wasn't very favorable to fresh immigrants. Americans did not prove to be a very hospitable nation as well. The conditions were not conducive to assimilation or acceptance and thus it took us few years before we could find some place for ourselves in the United States and become of a part of this multicultural society. In their book on immigration titled 'Natives and Strangers: A Multicultural History of Americans', authors Leonard Dinnerstein, Roger L. Nichols, David M. Reimers present a comprehensive his
A Tale of Political Optimism and Social Success 1930
An intergalactic space mission from Earth tries to create a scientifically-based cooperative. The name of the ship is the Nefertiti, after the ancient Egyptian Queen. Captain Reeftart, his first mate Jane, and their enthusiastic crew first set foot on the friendly planet Stauron. The Stauronians share the Earthlings' hope for an interplanetary federation based on science. Although the Stauronian leader Glastia is skeptical, Reeftart believes that the Dirgonians will be receptive. However, Dirgon is a xenophobic, insular, and isolationist planet who, though benevolent, do not generally support measures to collectivize resources. Reeftart's optimism is tempered by Jane's pragmatism. Faced with the potential for failure, Reeftart conspires to trick the Dirgonians into starting their own collective; he believes that if the Dirgonians believe that they initiated the idea they would feel fully in charge. Reeftart obviously knows little about Dirgon or their core culture, for when the Nefert
John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev 1307
Introduction: Following World War II, the world felt the intensifying of the Cold War. Although the primary players were the United States and Russia, countries around the globe sat on the edge of their seats, waiting for the tension to rupture and a third World War to erupt. Two leaders had the fate of the world in their hands, during this era of world history, Nikita Khrushchev and John F. Kennedy. This paper will begin by overviewing each of these powerful leaders. Following these overviews, the leadership styles will then be compared and contrasted. In so doing, a clearer understanding will be developed of how two very different leaders could so effectively lead the two most powerful nations, during one of the most intense times in world history. Overview of John F. Kennedy: John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, leading the nation from 1961 until his assassination on November 22nd, 1963. He was the youngest person ever to have been elected as Pres
General Principles and Theories of Teaching 906
It is said in the theories of teaching that the process of teaching has to focus on the perceptive processes of the mind and this is called the Gestalt theory. The word gestalt can be roughly translated into English as placed, put together or formed or shaped. The theories of Gestalt say that the whole is always greater than the parts, and this means that the total item like a picture or a car has a totally different meaning than the parts that went into making it and those may have been paint, canvas, brush for one and tire paint or metal for the other. Thus when the entire group is put together, the mind also jumps from thinking of the separate parts to the total item. The groupings of different items take place due to their proximity to each other, in similarity when the products bear some resemblance to each other, closure if the items together convey a meaning and simplicity when the group can be seen as simple figures due to symmetry or regularity or smoothness. These are the pr
The Critical Aspects of Education Research Planning 476
What are the critical aspects? According to the United States Government's "National Directions in Education Research Planning," educational research planning must emphasize focus and selectivity in curriculum design and "concentrate on those areas that the public and profession believe are important as well as those that will become important," to render education practical for student's future lives outside of the classroom. Student learning is the touchstone issue and there must be "a particular but by no means exclusive emphasis on the challenges presented by ever-growing diversity and inequality." (Timpane, 1998) Additionally, the selection of specific areas of inquiry for teachers, through the
Mandated Uniforms in School 612
The issue of whether mandated school uniforms is a good or a bad idea remains one that is hotly debated by K-12 educators, parents, and students alike. Based on a review of the literature, many good arguments in favor of school uniforms exist, such as the one below, by Kendrick (2002): According to proponents of school uniforms, a wealth of potential benefits will follow their adoption: socioeconomic equalization, reduction in student violence and theft (related to clothing), increased attendance, restriction of gang activity, better identification of school intruders, reduction of peer pressure, improved ability to focus in class, and better grades. However, this article, in an effort to be balanced, also presents some opposing arguments, such as the fact that school uniforms arguably cut down on students' autonomy and freedom of expression, and the fact that there
The Foundation of our Legal System: Where Laws Come 894
Foundation of our legal system: Where laws come The Constitution of US is considered to be the 'supreme law of the country'. It provides the foundation for the American government, and provides the scope for the freedom and rights of all the citizens of the country. (Introduction to the United States Legal System) The Constitution describes the broad arenas wherein the federal government can legislate upon, when the other issues could be left to the scope of control by the state and local government. Hence, even though the federal government has the power to act in myriad arenas, most of the laws are being adopted by state and local governments. (Understanding the US Legal System) Treaties which are being made by the US are the Supreme law of the country and they come under the U.S. Constitution. When a conflict issue arises between a treaty and a federal statute, the one which is late in time or which is more specific and clear would led to its control. Federal statutes provide aut
Scott Russell Sanders Evolving Life and Vision 1645
Scott Russell Sanders is one of the most distinguished authors of creative and environmentalist fiction, nonfiction, and poetry of the contemporary Midwest alive today. His many publications include novels, such as The Invisible Company, Bad Man Ballad, Terrarium, and the Engineer of Beasts, as well as books for children. His writings have appeared regularly in such literary trade publications and journals as the Georgia Review and Orion, as well as the environmentalist publication Audubon, and numerous anthologies. He is not merely a great writer, however. Sanders is also a great thinker who seeks to connect saving the individual soul, saving the environment, and seeking a quality spiritual live through the medium of creative works and prose. He is, in many ways, a kind of modern, Midwestern Transcendentalist along the lines of Thoreau and Emerson. He seeks to connect writing to nature, and a love of nature to a more holistic and spiritual vision of world peace and a better-qualit
Claude Monet's "The Japanese Footbridge and the Water Lily Pool" 866
Claude Monet's painting The Japanese Footbridge and the Water Lily (given above) is the scene of his residence in the village Giverny near Paris where the painter purchased a property of his own. He started to build a water garden which is now open to the public which is a Lily pond arched with a Japanese bridge and overshadowed with willows and tuft of bamboo. Starting in 1906, the paintings of the pond and the water lilies kept him busy for the remaining part of his life, which adore the Orangerie, Paris; the Art Institute of Chicago; and the Museum of Modern Art in NY City. His style of painting is popularly known as the Impressionist style that brought the study of the transient effects of natural light to its most refined expression. (It Looks Like an Original Monet) Monet was a champion of visual painting. According to Cezanne who pioneered cerebral painting mentioned of him as that "Monet is just an eye- but God, what an eye!" His positioning of forms, large and small, was s
Tough Crime Policy or Humanistic Approach 2202
The author of a new book titled Freakonomics contended, in a recent interview on the Today show, that the reason for the falling crime rate in the 1990s was not 'get tough' crime policies, but rather the fact that in the mid-1970s, abortion had been legalized. That meant babies that would have been born into poverty and possibly turned to crime had not been born. That reduced the number of potential criminals on the street. Whether or not that provocative statement is true, the debate about whether a tough crime policy or a more humanistic approach is more effective continues. Following are some of the argument on both sides, followed by a workable plan for the state of Massachusetts. Do tough crime policies work? Some experts prefer to focus on the end-result of the criminal justice process, favoring punishment for its own sake as well as its deterrent effect. They believe the death penalty and long prison terms will cause wrongdoers to think twice. Even if the wrongdoer does
Tough Crime Policy 2202
The author of a new book titled Freakonomics contended, in a recent interview on the Today show, that the reason for the falling crime rate in the 1990s was not 'get tough' crime policies, but rather the fact that in the mid-1970s, abortion had been legalized. That meant babies that would have been born into poverty and possibly turned to crime had not been born. That reduced the number of potential criminals on the street. Whether or not that provocative statement is true, the debate about whether a tough crime policy or a more humanistic approach is more effective continues. Following are some of the argument on both sides, followed by a workable plan for the state of Massachusetts. Do tough crime policies work? Some experts prefer to focus on the end-result of the criminal justice process, favoring punishment for its own sake as well as its deterrent effect. They believe the death penalty and long prison terms will cause wrongdoers to think twice. Even if the wrongdoer does
The Feminist Movement 2171
At the beginning of the 21st century, the question of whether the feminist movement that had its heyday in the 1950"s through the 1970"s and 1980"s, continues, now, to exist, depends, first, on how one defines feminism; second on where one lives, works, or attends school, and third, on with whom does business, socializes, or otherwise associates. For example, according to Judy Rebick, speaking in Canada, in March, 2005: March 8 is International Women's Day (IWD). In most of the world, it is an important holiday recognizing the struggles of women for equality. Most of what my generation of feminists fought for has been won. Yet women labour longer under the double day, still face the fear of violence, and are subject to even worse pressures to fit into an impossible model of beauty. And men still hold a lock on power. While some women have reached the highest echelons of power in government and the corporate world, they are still a ha
Virginia Woolf and Works as Mediums of Feminism 2024
Virginia Woolf was among the rare writers who have put their talents and ideologies into writings, particularly as a patron of equality to women. Considered as one of the founders of feminism, there were quite a number of literary works that show Woolf's passion for promoting feminism. Some of this includes the following literary masterpieces. To the Lighthouse A Room on One's Own (1929) Three Guineas (1938) Women and Fiction (1929) Professions for Women (1929) Much of Woolf's literatures depicted her strict criticism on how the society put little importance to the female gender. Also, she showed in the context of her works how prominent the female gender can play important roles in the society, both socially and politically. Much of Woolf's works have in fact depicted political thoughts that have endeared the hearts and minds of many readers. The information written in the following pages of this paper will aim to explore how Virginia Woolf's works have influenced fe
Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin 1408
Although Alexander Pushkin's work "Eugene (Evgenii) Onegin" could be called a poem, it is most often designated as a novel because of the development of the characters, dialogue and plot. In addition, as the best written novels, the reader is left with many questions at the end and not a total resolution. Each time the literary piece is read, different ideas come to light as well as the way the characters relate to each other and the author, himself. In fact, the novel is even more multifaceted because the narrator/author at times joins the two main male characters in the action. Briefly, "Eugene Onegin" is love gained/love lost novel. Eugene Onegin, a tired-of-life Petersburg gentleman, visiting his newly inherited estate, somehow becomes the desire of his neighbor's quiet daughter, Tatiana. The latter sends Onegin a love letter, to which he heartlessly responds. Onegin flirts ridiculously with Olga, Tatiana's more brazen sister. Olga's youthful poet fiancé Vladimir Lensky, w
Rhe Shocking Decisions in The History of America 978
One of the most shocking decisions in the history of American injustices is the official, legalized internment of Japanese Americans and Japanese Issei during World War II. While Americans fought a war abroad for democracy, against the racist tyrant Adolph Hitler of Germany, back home Japanese Americans and legal Japanese resident aliens were deprived of their liberty and property, simply because of their racial and ethnic heritage. The official reasons given for the internment were military necessity and the protection of the Japanese Americans. The first statement of military necessity,' or national security, as a justification for internment, implied that Japanese American and Japanese Issei was more suspect' than other Americans. It was assumed these Asian Americans had divided loyalties because of their racial, ethnic, and national heritageâ€"despite the fact that other Americans with ancestors from the Axis nations, such as German and Italian Americans were not
Sophocles' Play "Oedipus Rex" 623
Sophocles' play Oedipus Rex is the third play in a trilogy telling the extended story of a Greek ruling family. The ability to see things as they really are is a recurring issue for Oedipus, who eventually becomes King. To emphasize Oedipus' ability to see things only as he wanted to see them, Sophocles used the metaphor of vision vs. blindness throughout the play. Interpreting the concept of vision literally, those who can see have eyes that function properly and a brain that can accurately interpret the information the person's eyes send to it. People can have a "vision of the future" in the form of either personal goals or grander plans, such as world peace. Likewise, a person can be literally blind, unable to physically see. Blindness can also mean something more psychological, such as in the saying "love is blind," meaning that when we are in love we may tune out serious flaws in the person we love. Sophocles em
:One Art": A Poem About Loss 654
Elizabeth Bishop's poem "One Art" is clearly about loss. She tells the reader that in the first line: "The art of losing isn't hard to master...". She might have called the poem "One Lesson" instead of "One Art," because on the surface she pretends to be telling other that loss is a natural part of life, something we have to accept and learn to live with. She suggests a sort of Zen-like approach to loss: instead of letting it bother us, we should embrace loss. She then lists losses she has experience in her life. She has gotten past them; losing things does not "bring disaster." Her first example is trivial â€" misplacing one's keys. She suggests that individuals are not so important that they should be upset over looking for a set of keys for an hour. The reader knows already that she is not being realistic: looking for one's keys for 5 minutes is a minor nuisance, but searching for them for an hour is a significant aggravation. As the reader finds ou
Pleasantville: An Insightful Commentary of Society 770
The 1998 film, "Pleasantville," written and directed by Gary Ross, is a insightful commentary of society, both past and present. While many today are clamoring about the moral decay of family and society at large, and often compare today with the "Father Knows Best" world of the past, "Pleasantville" offers a glimpse into what the world would be like if it really was a sitcom from the 1950's. And what it ultimately shows is that today's society, with warts and all, has profound value and power, and rather than falling into a pit of moral decay, the world is actually in a state of continuous forward state of progress. By designing the homogenous, black and white world, Ross is able to present the deception of 1950's family values and then color it with reality and truth. The black and white sitcom also allows him to present the danger of conformity and the importance of individuality. Moreover, by beginning the film in present-day and then transporting the characters back to the 1950's sitcom, Ross creates an updated version of the "Wizard of Oz," in which the ending echoes the theme, "there's no place like home." David and Jenni
Analysis of Brazil's Economic History 2020
When giving scholarly consideration to the rise and fall of the Brazilian economy over the past fifty or so years, it is vitally important of course to examine the economy in the context of government, politics, and the international economic climate. The reason for the great interest taken in the Brazilian economy is because it is the largest economy in Latin America and among the ten biggest in the world. Locating the information for a quality analysis of Brazil's economic history is not problematic; there is a wealth of solid material, including the Joseph A. Page book, The Brazilians, and numerous scholarly articles. Page's book is presented in great detail, beginning with a realistic "Introducing Brazil" chapter (4-6) in which Page grimly describes how a once optimistic nation now is crime-ridden, so poverty-stricken that "the social fabric is tearing to shreds," with a "yawning chasm" separating "haves" from "have-nots." Economically, Brazil suffers from high inflation rates an
There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom 308
Bradley Chalkers is at odds with the world. He is the oldest boy in the fifth grade, but nobody likes him. He has no friends, and covers up for his social insecurities by lying constantly, getting into trouble at school, slacking off, and bullying other kids. Bradley has essentially built up a defensive wall around himself, solidified by anger, resentment, fear, and low self-esteem. Bradley's classmates respond through snickers and taunts, and teachers resp
Examination of A Piece of Sculpted Art 447
This paper presents an examination of a piece of sculpted art. This particular example uses yard and feather to enhance the work and to add the bright colors that seem to bring the piece of artwork alive. Anytime one tries to observe and describe a work of art it become a delicate balance of what is and what seems to be. When it comes to art sculptors it becomes even more complicated as the viewer or patron tries to ascertain exactly what elements the artist believed were important during the creation of the work in question. For this particular assignment it becomes important to remain objective and not slip into objectivity as the piece is described in det
The Poems of Langston Hughes and Robert Frost 1279
Every poet writes to express a certain meaning, but the means of expressing that meaning can differ significantly. Two poets that show the differences that can occur are Langston Hughes and Robert Frost. These two poets are especially interesting to compare because they are opposites in regards to how they express their meaning. Langston Hughes provides straightforward descriptions of real life, where the meaning is expressed in a direct way. In contrast, Robert Frost expresses meaning in an indirect way, where the meaning is below the surface with interpretation needed to uncover it. This major difference will now be described by considering several works from each poet. The first poem that will be considered is "I, Too, Sing America" by Langston Hughes. In this poem, Hughes describes his experiences as a black man and how he is segregated from white society. He describes this be referring to how he eats in the kitchen when there is company. He also describes how he respond
Articles on The Effects of Globalization 347
In their respective articles about the effects of western influence on developing nations and areas of the world, Daniel Yergin, in "Giving Aid to World Trade" and Helena Norberg-Hodge, in "The March of the Monoculture", express very different viewpoints on the benefits (or lack thereof) of western foreign presence in these places. Yergin is more sanguine about such presence overall. Norberg-Hodge is less so. While Yergin writes from a purely economic perspective, Norberg-Hodge writes from a cultural one, w
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