| Papers [1-14] of 14 | Search results on "HIGHLANDER": |
|
|
|
Highlander, 2002.
An analysis of the movie "Highlander" staring Mel Gibson as the epic Scottish national hero.
1,720 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper examines this movie telling the story of William Wallace as a nationalist and freedom fighter for Scotish rights. Despite its grandeur, the writer shows that this movie had historical inaccuracies and portrays a very simple view of the world. A brief description of the historical story of William Wallace is presented followed by a comparison of the way this story is portrayed in "Highlander".
From the Paper
"The film Braveheart, a tale of a Scottish nationalist hero, follows Mel Gibson?s William Wallace through and love through war, stopping periodically to comment on the very nature of love and war. A narrative in which love conquers all, the movie, while and emotionally manipulative, reinforces extremely pedestrian and normative social ideas. Furthermore, many of the fundamental tensions that drive the film, the distinction, for example, between the brute strength and the intellect are contradicted by the narrative imperative itself. Braveheart is a movie that cannot bear the burden of its own epic status, fundamentally reducing broad historical themes to unsophisticated Star Wars-esque banalities."
| |
|
"Women and Alcohol in a Highland Maya Town" by Christine Eber, 2002.
This paper examines the role of women Latin America with a special emphasis on the author's ability to create a successful feminist anthropology.
1,690 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 38.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper reviews a woman-centered ethnography told through interviews with Mexican women in Chenalho. The author focuses on the Eber's analysis of these women and the positions they hold in Latin American society. The feminist focus is on the individual's standpoint and social location, which provide the foundation for the individual's status, or value in the society. Critical issues of gender relations, religious change, domestic violence, and drinking are discussed by the author, emphasizing how these women have gained greater control and are able to contribute greater to society as a whole.
From the Paper
"In some respects, every part of the women's lives seem to be related to religion. Antonia expressed the best in an early part of the book when she noted that "what matters is that I follow the traditions and serve my people, that I show respect to people and God, that I pass well over the earth" (Eber 1995: 61). In other words, her life is centered on what we would think of the sacred, rather than the mundane. Or, to put it another way, what we might think of as ordinary life is invested with religious meaning, is sacralized, for the women of the village."
| |
|
Anthropology and the Study of Art, 2006.
This paper uses examples from the Highland New Guinea Arapesh's Tambaran cult to explain how anthropology adds to the study of art.
1,770 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper relates that, because art stimulates and sustains contemplation, it can be used to reinforce a religious attitude. This can be seen in the art representing Nggwal, an abstract religious idea of the Highland New Guinea Arapesh's Tambaran cult. The author points out that art represents a diagram of social order and therefore can be seen as a guide on how to behave properly. The paper further states that art can be seen as a form of communication that is focused on the preservation and the transmission of culture, customs and history to younger generations, such as the Nambweapa'w myth serving to remind the Tambarans that incest is taboo.
From the Paper
"Moreover, art is used in Tambaran rituals, such as the initiation rite. When a novice enters the Nggwal Bunafunei grade, his senior gives him a painting of his Nggwal. This practice also illustrates the importance of the creator of the art. The artist may declare that his painting is "Sowambon or Wanimbea or some other named Nggwal". This is not because the portrait holds a resemblance to that spirit, but because the artist himself has declared it to be that particular spirit. As such, the creator's prerogative power is applied. Custom require the initiator to be personally involved in his novice's initiation..."
| |
|
Kuru Sorcery in New Guinea, 2004.
Review of Shirley Lindenbaum's book, "Kuru Sorcery: Disease and Danger in the New Guinea Highlands".
3,179 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 65.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper introduces, discusses, and summarizes Shirley Lindenbaum's book on Kuru disease, "Kuru Sorcery: Disease and Danger in the New Guinea Highlands". The paper provides information on Lindenbaum's career, education, qualifications, and publications, and then discusses the impact her book on Kuru has had in the scientific arena. It also summarizes Lindenbaum's explanation of how the Kuru disease attacks humans, original medical theories regarding the origin of the disease, subsequent medical findings regarding its origin, and the effect Kuru had on the New Guinea Fore population.
From the Paper
"The author of Kuru Sorcery: Disease and Danger in the New Guinea Highlands, Shirley Lindenbaum, is a cultural anthropologist and professor in the Ph.D. Program in the Department of Anthropology at the Graduate Center, City University of New York. In addition to her ground-breaking research in Papua New Guinea ? studying the prion ailment called ?kuru? (explored in depth in this paper) and linking cannibalism to kuru ? Lindenbaum has conducted extensive research (and published books and scholarly articles) on cholera in Bangladesh, and on AIDS and HIV in the U.S. and elsewhere. She also has published books titled The Education of Women and the Mortality of Children in Bangladesh, and Knowledge, Power and Practice: the Anthropology of Medicine and Everyday Life, according to her bibliography in the City University of New York Web pages for faculty members."
| |
|
"The Road Through the Rainforest", 2002.
An review of "The Road Through the Rainforest, Living Anthropology in Highland Papua New Guinea" by David Hayano.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 31.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper will discuss the book The Road Through the Rainforest, Living Anthropology in Highland Papua New Guinea by David Hayano. By revealing the nature of his fieldwork in the island of Papa New Guinea, we can understand how he went about discovering the relationships that a road made between 'civilization' and the tribal networks that were created to make this connection through the jungle. His work will discuss the nature of his exploration and the relationship between tribes and people that lived outside of the jungle.
| |
|
The geography of Mexico and its Agriculture, 1984.
This paper discusses Mexico with special reference to its unique highland-lowland geography and its agriculture: Political, farming, watershed, crops, volcanoes, Gulf Coast and productivity.
5,850 words (approx. 23.4 pages), 11 sources, £ 95.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
From the Paper
"The purpose of this research paper is to discuss Mexico with special reference to its unique highland-lowland geography and its agriculture. This research paper will start out with a comparison between the Mexican highlands and the Mexican lowlands as part of the discussion which will include an overview of the geography and political divisions of Mexico. Another section of the paper will then deal with agricultural statistics that pertain to Mexico. One of the specific statistical questions that will be answered is about what percentage of Mexico's land can now be used to grow crops? A third segment of this research report will discuss the drylands and what is being done to make it more productive. The last portion of this research report will be devoted to a discussion of the origin of corn in Mexico.
Comparison between Mexican highlands and lowlands ... "
| |
|
Kuru Sorcery, 2002.
A review of the book "Kuru Sorcery: Disease and Danger in the New Guinea Highlands" by Shirley Lindenbaum.
772 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 0 sources, £ 19.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper examines the above book which examines the lives of the Fore people of New Guinea and their changing lifestyles when faced with the encroachment of modern society. It discusses how the focus of her book is the disease of the local indiginous people that was prevalent during the early 1960s, called Kuru. It describes the causes, symptoms and epidemiology of Kuru believed to be a fatal degenerative disease brought on by lack of protein and how the Fore people thought that Kuru was caused by a wrong sorcery, which was done by an unfavorable person.
From the Paper
"Lindenbaum and her husband carried out an lengthy study of South Fore culture and society then check their work against findings throughout neighboring groups to the north and west where kuru was found. Lindenbaum recorded events in relation to the age of the informants, birth order and marriages, therefore keeping a history of the disease. Among some of the findings by Lindenbaum were: The disease first appeared between 1900 and 1920, that myth and ritual contained no reference to kuru despite the seriousness of the disease and the toll it was taking, older tribespeople would reminice, marking the recording of the first appearance of the kuru in their area."
| |
|
Alternative Fuel Vehicles, 2005.
This paper recommends the use of hybrid automobiles, alternative fuel vehicles, in the case of Lotus Rent-a-Car in America.
2,030 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 13 sources, APA, £ 45.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that hybrid cars are any vehicle, which combines two or more sources of power such as a gasoline engine, fuel tank, electric motor, generator, batteries and a transmission. The author points out that Honda introduced hybrid cars, the Honda Insight, which was created to increase fuel economy and reduce emissions, to the public in the United States in 1999. The paper states that hybrid vehicles with high gas mileage and low emission, the alternative vehicles of the future, are now available on the market; there are several types of hybrids available from the standard economical cars Toyota Prius and the Honda Accord to the SUV, Toyota Highlander and Ford Escape and as an option in the luxury SUV, Lexus Rx 400.
From the Paper
"Since 1999, car companies have put alternative fuel cars and hybrid cars on the market in the United States. Some of these cars are fully electric; these cars need to be recharged at the end of the day. Some of the cars available are a combination of an electric and gas motor; these are known as hybrid cars. These motor vehicles are the most popular on the road now. The engine is started from a gas-powered engine. Once the car is moving the electric and gas power engine propels the vehicle forward, maximizing the consumer's gas mileage. There are also vehicles that use fuel cells, which are cells that change fuels into electrical energy. Many different fuels can be changed into electrical energy, fuels such as hydrogen, methanol, natural gas, and gasoline. These fuel cells never need to be recharged, only need to be refueled. Fuel cell cars are not in major production in America."
| |
|
Myles Horton?s ?The Long Haul?, 2004.
This paper discusses Myles Horton?s autobiography, ?The Long Haul?, a source of inspiration for teachers and students because it provides a thought-provoking perspective on the role of education.
1,090 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 27.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that Horton established the Highlander Folk School in Tennessee?s Grundy County in 1932 with the aim of helping the rural and industrial adult community achieve social and economic justice. The author points out that Horton?s autobiography is of interest from more than just the historical relevance perspective because its real value lies in understanding Horton?s sociocultural approach to learning and teaching. The paper states that the key to understanding Horton?s philosophy and methods is the fact that he viewed the role of education as facilitating transformation and not as a direct instrument of change.
From the Paper
"In fact, Horton?s overarching philosophy of education can itself be traced to his own sociocultural background. Born to parents, who placed a high value on education and encouraged their children to read, Horton places the credit for his beliefs with his parents: ?From my mother and father I learned the idea of service and the value of education?you?re supposed to do something worthwhile with your life, and education is meant to help you do something for others.? (Horton, 2) Sociocultural theorists in educational psychology have long established the importance of the role played by culture and family in the development of individual mental and cognitive processes and it is interesting to note this marked influence in Horton?s own development, reflected in his later use of a sociocultural approach to teaching and learning."
| |
|
Workers Education, 2002.
This paper discusses the history and contemporary issues in education for the workplace.
1,485 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 34.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses the pioneers in worker education: Jane Addams and her Hull House, Miles Horton and the Highlander and Herbert Kliebard, the model for contemporary public vocational education. The paper states that an ideal curriculum for workers includes both vocational and academic subjects and allows for individual needs. The author believes that the most significant problem today is the lack of a mandated systematic process for delivering worker education services.
From the Paper
"The national education reform movement of the 1980?s helped to prepare America's youth for work and for making career choices. The basic objective to educate the disadvantaged is still evident within our society. The School-to-Work Opportunities Act was designed to improve student learning, school retention and transition to the workplace by improving the quality and relevance of education for all students. This is achieved through experiences that integrate school-based and work-based learning and improve knowledge of and access to career opportunities. The implementation of career education programs and the use of job shadowing allow students to learn what job opportunities are available while learning how to prepare for them. The implementation requires the restructuring of secondary education and the extensive involvement of business in the work force preparation of youth. "
| |
|
Climate Change and the Case of Peru, 2007.
This paper discusses the negative effects of global warming on Peru.
2,211 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 48.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
In this article, the writer looks at climate changes and focuses on its effects on Peru, in particular. The writer explains how the background of the Peruvian people and Peru's unstable climate make Peru especially susceptible to global warming. The paper also exmaines the effects on Peru of global warming such as freezing weather, glacial retreat, El Nino and then discusses what is being done about climate change. The writer notes that climate change is a global problem and explains that it is an on going process caused primarily by global warming, harming both natural and human environments. The writer points out that because of the way the Peruvian people live, and because Peru has such an unstable climate that can be influenced by many factors, Peru is the third most susceptible country to global warming. The writer concludes that the people who depend on the Andean highlands in Peru are facing severe hardships due to global warming and notes that if the trend of climate change continues, the effects of global warming will only be felt more severely.
From the Paper
"Because the weather was freezing weather rather than hotter weather, it is harder to link this abrupt change to global warming. However, one cannot just assume the freezing weather is an anomaly because it was a national crisis that had never happened before. Global warming would mean higher temperatures; this would mean to increased levels of evaporation, and increased levels of precipitation. Therefore, one link that can be made to this unusually freezing weather would be the increased levels of evaporation leading to a higher level of snowfall and sleet in Peru. The higher levels of sleet and snowfall would contribute to the abnormally cold temperatures in the Andean highlands in the middle of July."
| |
|
Kuru Disease, 2003.
This paper discusses Kuru disease, a rare prion disease caused by cannibalism.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that Kuru disease is found among natives in the eastern highlands of New Guinea who eat the brains of deceased relatives to honor them. The author points out that it is similarity to other spongiform encephalopathies, now known as prion diseases. The paper looks at the biochemical features of the disease and reviews prion diseases in general.
From the Paper
"Kuru disease is one of a family of diseases known as prion diseases because they are caused by an abnormal form of the prion PrP protein found in membranes. The family includes Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease."
| |
|
Loch Ness Monster: Legend or Myth?, 2006.
This paper offers details about the legend or myth of the Loch Ness Monster.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, £ 37.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper reveals that the legend or myth of the Loch Ness Monster originated in Inverness, Scotland. The earliest findings, according to Ginger Groves, were depicted in the 1st century by Romans at the Scottish Highlands. Groves continues with the description, saying that it was a very strange looking beast with an elongated beak or trunk and a head and flippers instead of feet.
From the Paper
"In the early 30s, an English surgeon, Kenneth Wilson, supposedly took photos of the beast during the JFK controversy and that flight swiveled into the surgeon's photo. Since the scare and craze begin to twirl even further, a newspaper company decided to hire an investigator for the purpose of instigating the Loch Ness Monster to help boost their ratings. The investigator, Mamaduke Wethrell didn't find the Loch Ness Monster but found some gigantic footprints on the shores of Loch Ness."
| |
|
Retirement Homes, 2002.
Surveys a typical upper-class retirement home in the United States.
2,154 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 47.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
As America ages with the 50-plus population projected to increase by 76 percent between 1990 and 2020, the issue of senior housing looms as one of the most pressing issues on the social agenda. Despite being the most financially forbidding option, retirement homes are still the most popular choice for seniors. The author of the paper visited a Highland, Illinois retirement home and comments on the options available to its residents, including accommodation, staff, medical facilities and activities. The paper shows the positive aspects of senior citizens living among their peer groups if they are able to afford the luxury of a similar retirement home.
From the Paper
"This retirement home in Highland, Illinois represents an utopia for extroverted seniors like the two ladies who spoke with me extensively. They enjoy the regulated activities and the socialization opportunities with peers their own age. However, they constitute a small group of seniors who do not have to worry about financial costs in their choice of residential options. Against the background of facilities that do not provide adequate support for the residents because of poor policies and staff shortage, this retirement home has certainly succeeded in creating an impressive facility. It not only takes care of the basic needs of its residents, but also integrates social activities that cater to their social and emotional interests. While the senior care industry struggles through reforms, it is important to study the lessons from successful senior residential facilities like this retirement home."
|
|
|
If you can't find your topic here, try another search
or try our affordable, unique custom paper alternative
Custom Research Services include:
- Papers written from scratch, according to your specifications.
Every paper is UNIQUE - Guaranteed
- Professional, top-notch writers
- All topics covered
- Any deadline
- Your satisfaction guaranteed
Place a Custom Research order now
Find out more about Custom Research
|
|
|
