Hope for the future A Critique of Chapter 11 in Neil Postman's Technopoly In chapter 11 ("The Loving Resistance Fighter") of the book Technopoly, published in 1992, Neil Postman focuses on a solution to the problems created by Technopoly. ... In chapter 11 Postman gives examples of people who resist the American Technopoly. ... When language gives something a name it gives it control, by transforming unknown to known. ... A narrative is a story of human history that gives meaning to the past, explains the present, and gives advice for the future. ... He gives the definition of inte...

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This report will give a brief summary in regards to both of the author's books chapter. I will then finish by writing about the zoomorph and giving my view of this monstrous astonishing piece of art. ... Both Miller and Pasztory, give more and detailed information on this section, so I decided to write a separate paragraph. ... As they really don't give much information on this zoomorph, I found myself researching on the internet to gain more information. ... To end this report, I can say I enjoyed reading this chapter more than the previous ones because the time period of thi...

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The intimacy in their kinship reaches a level where Roger Chillingworth reveals his slyness and gives the readers some hints as to why he doesn't seem to be as trustworthy, like characterized in previous chapters. ... As a result of his illness and the inquiry by Chillingworth, Dimmesdale is seen in the chapters as weaker than in previous chapters. At the end of "The Leech and his Patient", Chillingworth's shows himself worthy of his name, giving the chills to Reverend Dimmesdale as he plots his imminently fatalistic plan glimpsed in the closing events of this chapter. ... As...

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"The Australian Aborigines: A Portrait of their Society" gives information about the customs, legal system, beliefs and cultures of Aborigines in Australia which is a comprehensive read for all people attempting to write an essay on Aboriginals in Australia. ... The book consists of 7 parts, 8 chapters and 181 pages. The table of contents list the page numbers of chapters so it is easy to navigate this book to look for relevant information. ... Some of the most interesting and difficult of these questions arise in conjunction with traditional Aboriginal culture- (Maddock, 1982) The auth...

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The purpose of chapter two is to "examine the extent to which the intense inwardness Wyatt voices in the penitential psalms is brought into being" by comparing it to thing discusses in previous chapters. Greenblatt states that Wyatt differs because he does not "give himself over entirely to the Word: theological self-fashioning-the power of the book over identity-cannot be long separated from secular self-fashioning". ... Greenblatt gives the example of the psalms written because they seem to be written during a time of personal crisis, and further discusses the crisis" that had taken place at...

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The book's content is organized through ten chapters, each covering a different theme. ... The third chapter is entirely based on "concentration camps and the media reports." ... It isn't until "Injustice and the Jews," chapter 6, that he gives forth a more radical argument that continues into the next few chapters. ... Gellately provides some actual numbers and gives several example cases of the denunciations frequency in Nazi policing. ... He gives true cases in which he supports his theory that friends and family will denunciate. ...

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"THE IDEA OF CHINATOWN"---A CRITIQUE To examine this chapter, I will give an overview of the major themes presented. Then I will attempt to analyze the chapter and present my reaction to it. ... My general assessment of his chapter is that these people were treated very badly. ... In order to examine the chapter, one has to examine the conditions that the new Chinese immigrants lived in. I will give an over view of the content of the chapter and the main themes discussed. ...

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A chapter may also sponsor one or more student chapters. A parent chapter is required to form a student chapter and every new member must have a sponsor. ... Close Chapters At one time there was a local chapter of AITP in southern Oregon. ... The closest active chapter to Southern Oregon University is the San Diego chapter. ... Section III The Student Chapter Membership Benefits For a student, membership in an AITP student chapter gives one a definite advantage. ...

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How does Victor Frankenstein usurp the role of women and God in the opening chapters of the novel? ... Throughout chapters four and five, Shelley's uses language that makes specific and implied reference to the moon. ... Using the metaphoric description of the womb as a "cell " gives the image of child that it trapped inside the women non-consensually. ... Shelley uses language such as "incredible labour " and "infinite pains ", both of which are associated with the actual act of giving birth. ... Giving life to inanimate objects is an action that is normally reserved only for God, and so...

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Ambrose also gives a look into the psyche of both Generals; unveiling the overwhelming confidence of Eisenhower, and the uncertainty of Rommel both pertaining to D-Day. ... The only change was to the extent of the battlefield initially only three fronts; Eisenhower changed that number to six fronts to give the Allies an overwhelming effect over German opposition. ... These first three chapter and the following eight chapters discuss both sides" efforts to prepare for the intense battle right up to go time. ... Ambrose in turn through all of this prepares each section chapter by chapter that in...

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She gives numerous documents and accounts of how these people were deported to Louisiana instead of being put to death. ... As Hall goes through her story and arguments, she paces it well, doesn't have illogical arguments, and she gives good and relevant background information. The next chapter is also focusing on the general beginning of the Louisiana culture. ... Hall argues that Senegambia is the root of traditional African-Creole culture and she gives sound documents and arguments to back up her claim. ... In the next chapter, Hall begins to describe the Louisiana Creole culture. ...

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Katherina sees no need for men and marriage ("MonkeyNotes-The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare-Free Book notes/Chapter Summary"). ... She attacks everyone with her vast intelligence and quick wit (Malone; "MonkeyNotes-The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare-Free Book notes/Chapter Summary"). ... Although Shakespeare does not explain why Katherina is so rude and rebellious, he does give many hints as to why she developed such an unruly attitude ("Free Barron's BookNotes for The Taming of the Shrew - The Play-Free Literature Summaries/Booknotes from PinkMonkey.com"). ....

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After examining chapters 6 and 39 of Kate Chopin's story The Awakening, one is able to see that the author planned to depict the final scene to be tragic yet triumphant. Like Edna's final act in chapter 39, the first half of chapter 6 allows the reader to understand that Edna is lost in her search for individuality and freedom in her life. Perhaps the most apparent connection between the two chapters is the symbol and role of the sea which allows Edna to find the light that she has been searching for. In the end, the reader is able to see that all of Edna's thoughts and acti...

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Framework doesn't apply solely to an entire book, a single concept or chapter, or even to a single paragraph. ... Riesman's framework and conceptualization is not only unique for the entire book but also for different chapters. ... Riesman begins the chapter with a section titled, "The Notions of Power and Mastery."" ... "The Authority Conferred by Age- is Riesman's next section in this chapter. ... A central point of his conclusion also gives examples of how women, though they are supposed to be, are not really in control of their possessions; rather, it is the woman'...

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After their introduction, there is a chapter dedicated to the global spread of psychoactive substances, which gives the reader underlining information about the spread and use of substances in various countries, including China. The rest of the novel is segregated into chapters that follow a chronological order. ... Each chapter begins with a paragraph that summarizes the focus of said chapter, which aids the reader in retaining and attentively focusing on the main points and discussion. Within the chapters, there are subdivided sections that explore various ideas towards the chapter's fo...

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Next, Grenz gives a brief overview of the historical theology, and of the various changes and developments throughout church history. ... The seventh chapter asks the question, "So what?" ... The book concludes with a chapter explaining how eschatology should shape us here and now in the work of the Christian church. ... This should give us confidence to live for Christ today in light of a better tomorrow. ... This should give us confidence to live for Christ today in light of a better tomorrow. ...

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In Frankenstein, the element of weather is used in the opening chapters in order to foreshadow the symbolic representation of nature, both assertive and destructive, used in repetition throughout the book. ... This gives the idea that the weather is symbolizing hope, which powers the main character, as even Robert calls this breeze a "wind of promise" (1). ... In this case, the wind not only gives him unexpected warmth, it also physically thrusts Robert and his crew forward to their destination. ... In contrast to a wind helping the main characters' journeys and adventures, the...

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Although each chapter can be read separately and completely understood, they relate to a larger, common theme. ... The book contains six different chapters, each describing a separate story. ... Ellis gives insight of each character's background and brief biographies of the two men. ... Chapter four, "The Farewell," follows by discussing Washington's retirement and his final address. ... Chapter five, "The Collaborators," deals with the failed presidency of John Adams. ...

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Alex does not rape women with his friends; he and his "droogs" give "devotchkas" the "old in-out-in-out." ... Burgess' original manuscript had twenty-one chapters. The twenty-first chapter was a resolution; after overcoming his conditioning in the previous chapter, Alex grows bored with violence and considers giving up his violent ways for marriage and a family. Although Alex's ultimate transformation is not certain, in the last few pages of the novel, Burgess gives the reader hope that Alex will have a different kind of future. ... Burgess' New York publishers had insisted tha...

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Gilgamesh is two thirds God and one thirds man (Epic of Gilgamesh Chapter 6), a product of intercourse and relationship between and God. Another example of cordial interaction between gods and man is seen when Gilgamesh explains his dream regarding the creation of Enkidu to his mother who is a goddess and she gives advice on how to interpret the dream (Epic of Gilgamesh Chapter 1). ... We see a strong preference for giving man the ability to make his choices and also respect them. ... The last three chapters of the Epic of Gilgamesh sees a continuous recurrence of the concepts of fate and dest...

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Other chapters were more random and the examples went back and forth in time which caused me to re-read the introduction to refresh my memory on what the chapter set to prove. ... Their need for belonging grew and the following chapter demonstrated an interesting concept. ... Chapter Three traced the career of John Binns and showed how politics helped to change the Irish. ... Chapter Four talked about the emergence of Labor Unions and the growing nervousness with job security. ... It demonstrated how power could corrupt a person and give a false sense of security and lead a person to com...

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Some of the importance alliances that he made was with the Cingapacinga and the Cempola in chapter 6, the Tlacaltens, which was mainly chapter 7 and 8, to having Panfilo de Narvaez and Narvaez's army join Cortes on his journey to capturing Tenochtitlan, which was in Chapter 11-14. ... With that said, in chapter 8, using his new alliances, Cortes and his army, along with the Tlacaltecan warriors, matched to Cholula, which was under Aztec control. ... In Chapter 11, Velázquez sends Panfilo de Narvaez with an army of his own to capture Cortes and bring him back to Spain to be trialed...

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He fails to respond to letters from family as well as taking care of his physical well-being (Chapter 4). ... " (Chapter 3 approx. 110) As a scientist, Dr. ... The human subjects of the experiments must give consent prior to their death to allow their bodies to be used for scientific research. ... He learned about the world by spying on the De Lacey family in their small cottage (Chapter 12). ... (Chapter 16). ...

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The writer states in great detail that the main objective of speciation is to give information in regard to where mankind originated from as opposed to where he is destined to be (Coyne, 2009). ... He gives a realistic scenario that is speculative, substantiated by spectacular fossil evidence of Chinese origin. ... The above examples give facts of the availability of a common ancestry and provide the design in which evolution operates by remodeling ancient genes and phenotypic characteristics for various functions. ... Life's Geography Biographical evidence is shown in chapter four. ... ...

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The initial chapter has Doctor Iannis curing Stammatis's from deafness only to discover that a pea is lodged in his ear. ... The following chapter(2) uses single narrative in the monologue of Mussolini. ... The humourous image of a self absorbed dictator is purposely created, and his feline encounter later in the chapter ends up as a bloody mess and an early siesta. Satire is present in the chapter involving Corelli and the mine on the beach(43), with the smug engineer being decapitated shortly after declaring that Corelli was going to be killed. ... Yossarian's dead man in tent scen...

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