Stepping outside, a person in the United States can instantly see how prevalent a role technology has in our lives. From the smart phones that connect people globally through a few touches on the screen, to the airplanes roaring across the sky, the astounding capabilities and convenience that technology offers is unmatched. In "Why Literature Matters", an article from the New York Times Corporation by Dana Gioia, Gioia explores how living in the high-tech 21st century has unfortunately deteriorated the percentage of Americans who read literature. Gioia is able to sway his audience to devote more time to the simple task of reading works of intellectual value through fearful diction and compelling consequences associated with being illiterate.
Through his article, Gioia implements fearful diction to express his concern that America's future is in the hands of those who are less informed and comprehending of situations; economic and social. By labeling the diminished percentage of those who read as "worrisome" and "troubling" Gioia is able to convey the negativity of the lack of literacy. Upon reading the article, and mulling over how Gioia feels about America's current reading levels, a reader is inclined to acknowledge that illiteracy is detrimental to American society and something that needs to be repaired; the point Gioia was trying to impose.
Also in the article, Gioia reveals to the audience the consequences of this trend. By exposing the domino effect of illiteracy into other large aspects of American society such as electing leaders, and the business world, Gioia succeeds in alarming the audience to the seriousness of the issue and instilling a sense of urgency to mend the problem. Although the facts alone are eye-opening to any reader, by backing the facts up with big name organizations like "The National Association of Manufacturers" and the "National Conference of State Legislatures", Gioia is able to cement his argument and therefore be more empowered in persuading his audience on the importance of reading.
Discipline and learning receded and the Church declined. ... Much of the literature, sculptures, and paintings were dedicated to things from the Bible. ... But, the higher Renaissance gave rise to new inquiries in reference to the physical world. ... This prompted a dramatic rise in scientific exploration. ... One who used this technology to his advantage was Martin Luther. ...
Among these risks, the rise of sea level has been mentioned frequently, which is a big threat to coastal countries. Similar phenomena like the decrease of Arctic sea ice and rise of snow line. ... Through searching the research literature, the level of ocean acidity has already been 10 times higher than 55 million years ago (Wingenter, 2007). ... Though the fishing technology is in a high level, sea food shortage is coming, especially for people who rely on it. ... In USA, scientists put forward Colony Collapse Disorder to describe the quick decline of honey bee colony. ...
This paper will discuss some of the advances made by Muslim scholars in the field of mental illness and other fields from the conception of the Islamic culture in the 5th and 6th centuries A.D. to its eventual decline in the 11th and 12th centuries. ... Rise of Islamic Culture and Medicine In medieval times the Islamic world developed a medical tradition which ranked among the most advanced of the pre-modern world. ... From its dramatic rise in the seventh century A.D., Islamic civilization covered a large part of the globe. ... Responding to circumstances of time and place, Islamic physician...
People argue that international laws and institutions result in the decline of sovereignty. ... Today, sovereignty is declining because of international laws and institutions. ... By the end of the fifteenth century there were many independent political units in Europe, but the feudal order was certainly declining. ... The achievements of the Renaissance in art, literature and philosophy were particularly important in the secularization of life; thus there was a corresponding decline in the religious authority of the church. ... In the sixteenth century the important fact was the declinin...
"The first fifty years of our colonial existence coincided with a period of singular barrenness in England, so far as creative literature was concerned. ... Trade Sales declined for a time because of the Civil War but picked up soon after. ... As the population grew and technology has advanced the production of books have become greater as well as the industry as a whole. Today's world of fast paced technology has the book industry booming. ... And as technology still continues to rise the industry will only get bigger. ...
Europe comprised some more or less independent political units, and also feodal order was declining. ... The impact of Reneissance in art, philisophy and literature was very important in secularization of life and there was clear decline in the authority of chuch. ... The development of high technologies, the globalization of market economy, the expansion of activities of international institutions, the coflicts of minorities with central goverments and the grpwing concern about human rights are frequently mentioned as the examples which show the decline of state sovereignty. ... Paradoxially...
Many have traditions as well as poetry and literature that go back thousands of years and they are not about to give that up. ... This period also saw the rise of Buddhism, Jainism who detested the practise of sacrificing and consuming the flesh of animals, preaching the principle of "non harming". ... As India became self-sufficient in food production and expanded it's industrial capability and infrastructure, the need for U.S. assistance declined. In the 1980 and 1990s, USAID's average annual budget for India was $157 million and targeted key sectors, such as science and technol...
Means of technology these days develop many circumstances to avoid the idea of death or to make life longer. ... Therefore, some people support this new technology despite of its disadvantages running to immortality, in order to keep their seeds promoting forever. ... In ancient Egyptian culture , people especially Pharaohs used Mummification to express their beliefs in life after death , for example; they used to mummified their kings and superiors with their jewelry , life enhancement and treasures , as they believed in the rise after death , so they will find what they earned before death...
Since technology is the key driver of change. Then the use of technology should be business driven to meet clearly defined business needs. ... In the literature review we shall concentrate on certain keywords like "globalisation and its effect through the internet-, "banking sector in Nigeria- and "developing nations,"" like Nigeria. ... Chapter two on the literature review of what other has written about this topic and other related subject matter especially about Nigeria banking sector and globalisation through the information technology and the internet. ... CHAPTER TWO ...
