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- 3371: Factors Of Parasitic Virulence
- ... our understanding of the history and future of species interaction. --- Literature Cited Antia, R., Levin, B. R., and May, R. M. 1993. Within-Host Population Dynamics and the Evolution and Maintenance of Microparasite Virulence. The American Naturalist. 144:457-472. Bakker, R. T. 1986. The Twilight of the Dinosaurs. pp. 442-444. In The Dinosaur Heresies. Zebra Books. New York. Benton, M. J. 1990. Red Queen Hypothesis pp. 119-123 In ... J. E., Mills, J. N., and Glass, G. E. 1995. Rodent-borne Hemmoragic Fever Viruses: A Special Risk For Mammalogists? Journal of Mammalogy. 76:664-680. Combes, C. 1991. Ethological Aspects of Parasite Transmission. The American Naturalist. 138:866-877. Ebert, D. 1994. Virulence and Local Adaptation of a Horizontally Transmitted Parasite. Science. 265:1084-1086. Esch, G. W. and Fernandez, J. C. 1993. Evolutionary Aspects. pp. 231-267 In A ... of Virulence in Nematiode Parasite of Fig Wasps. Science. 259:1442-1444. Holmes, B. 1993. Evolution's neglected superstars. New Scientist. 140:30-34. Hotez, P. J. and Pritchard, D. I. 1995. Hookworm Infection. Scientific American. 272 Keymer, A. E. and Read, A. F. 1991. Behavioral Ecology: The Impact of Parasitism pp. 37-61 In Parasite-Host Associations: Coexistence or Conflict? Toft, C. A. et al. Eds. Oxford University Press. ...
- 3372: Psychology B.f Skiner
- ... First began by John B. Watson, behaviorism is one of the most widely studied theories today. B.F. Skinner and His Influence in Psychology B.F. Skinner was one of the most famous of the American psychologists. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1904. Skinner was the father of modern behaviorism. Skinner did not get into psychology until he was in graduate school at Harvard. He was driven to Psychology after ... man in 1990 when B.F. Skinner died at the age of 86 of leukemia that he had contracted when he was younger. Even though he was dying he still delivered a paper to the American Psychological Association. His work and theories always will be looked at and studied far into the future. Conclusion B.F. Skinner was one of the most important American psychologists ever. He was known as the father of operant conditioning. Skinner s experiments have paved the way for many ideas and theories that may be developed by future generation psychologists. He was responsible ...
- 3373: The Times They Are A Changin
- ... standings, the opportunity to change along with the times is always present. Dylan points specifically to senators, congressmen, mothers and fathers, because they have the most influence on America s youth. Dylan calls on the American government to Please heed the call which shows that in the beginning, respect and persuasion will be used. The next two lines begin Don t which indicates a stronger will and mind set. For he ... and improve positions of the meek. While it is true that young people at the time were organized, they were unfocused. Many changes occurred but not as completely or nearly as swiftly as Dylan prophesied. Revolution occurred, for better or worse, and Dylan stated ideals without being threatening. A must for the time he lived in.
- 3374: Cornel Wests Challenges For Th
- Cornel West's Challenges for the American Youth "Diversity and American Democracy." What does this mean? On September 29th, Cornel West tried to answer that question in front of some very young and naïve Syracuse University freshman. As directed by West, the new Arts and Science ... is absurd that a man with his intellect spends his time worrying about people doing what should be their civic duty, rather than trying to figure out more important issues. It is disgusting that the American people have lost the sense of compassion for others and that it seems like all Americans are just looking out for the almighty dollar. My grandma frequently reminds me that in her youth, people ...
- 3375: Age Of Reform In America
- American reform movements in the early to mid 1800 s strived at improving our developing society. America was growing larger, and with the expanding population, many new ideas sprang up. Conflicting opinions between the people of ... as well as education of one s self, yet before the 1800 s America was a largely uneducated country. Few if any philosophers existed, and adept teachers were rare. The 1800 s brought an education revolution upon America, due mainly to the new ideas and concepts being envisioned at the time. Education was becoming a top priority and the Age of Reforms brought an educational system to America. During this period ...
- 3376: Do Companies Have Business Con
- ... overall business operations (Hay, 1989). This paper will discuss four companies that have a conscience towards our today's society, and helped to create a better community for all of us, they are Johnson & Johnson, American Telephone & Telegraph (AT&T), Herman Miller, and Procter & Gamble. A crisis confronted Johnson & Johnson in the fall of 1982, when seven Chicago area residents died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules contaminated with cyanide. Not ... most popular and trusted brand names (Guzzardi, 1990). The product commands nearly one-third of the $3 billion brand name analgesic market. No other brand approaches have even 50 percent of Tylenol's market share. American Telephone & Telegraph (AT&T) established goals for reducing air emissions, CFCs, solid waste, and hazardous waste in 1990. Under the direction of David R. Chittick, AT&T's vice-president of environment and safety, the ... many of America's young athletes who are eager for an opportunity to make this country shine. But the U.S. Olympic Committee, which is responsible for fielding the U.S. team, depends on the American people to support these talented athletes. The U.S is the only major nation in the world whose Olympic athletes do not receive a continuing government subsidy. U.S competitors are supported solely by ...
- 3377: The Joy Luck Club 3
- The joy luck club...Mother daughter relationship in The Joy Luck Club is a representation of the persistent tensions and powerful bonds between mother and daughter in a Chinese- American society. The book illustrates the hardships both the mother and daughters go through in order to please the other. Also, it shows the troubles the daughters face when growing up in two cultures. This book ... conflict. Waverly's mother is always showing her off because she is a national chess champion. Waverly takes this as being exploited by her own mother because she was raised in a society with more American influence than Chinese. In a Chinese society a woman's social standing is measured by how successful your children are and also how well you care for your spouse. Because of this, Waverly's mother ... This is what June thinks as she crosses into China. Like the Taoist Yin/Yang symbol, June and her mother have become two of the same thing. The only difference being their thoughts, June with American, her mother with Chinese. This has kept the mother-daughter tradition alive but has also weakened it. This happens often, but there is always something that sticks and is passed down from generation from ...
- 3378: Arthur Miller And His Distorted Historical Accuracies
- ... pointed finger and as a result of this hysteria, were mostly deported from the country, their careers and lives ruined. Some argue today that McCarthy’s plan had been to use the fear of the American people to throw his enemies out of office and gain power himself. Whatever McCarthy’s motives may have been, Arthur Miller realized the senator’s ludicracy when he attempted to accuse the President himself to be Communist. Miller and the rest of the American people drew the line and McCarthy was seen a fraud. By the time the rest of the public had came to this realization, Miller’s play was written. The Crucible is a play in which ... of Samuel Parris. There are small differences such as a 20-year age variation between the play and reality2, but there are also major ones, including her race. In Salem Village, Tituba was a South American Indian of the Arawak tribe. There are primary sources in which Tituba is referred to as Indian, yet Arthur Miller portrays her as an African voodoo woman. There are many reasons that he could ...
- 3379: Wyatt Earp
- Wyatt Earp Wyatt Earp was an American frontiersman and law enforcement officer, born in Monmouth, Illinois. As a young man Earp was a stagecoach driver, railroad construction worker, surveyor, buffalo hunter, and policeman, and in 1876 he became chief deputy marshal of ... he furthered his reputation as a gunfighter, first as deputy sheriff of Pima County and later as deputy U.S. marshal for the entire Arizona Territory. Earp and three of his brothers, together with the American frontiersman Doc Holliday, participated in the famous O.K. Corral gunfight in 1881, during which they killed several suspected cattle rustlers. Earp left Tombstone in 1882, to live the rest of his life in various cities of the American West, looking after his extensive real-estate and mining interests. Since his death he has become a legendary figure, hero of numerous Western novels, television programs, and films.
- 3380: Jay's Treaty
- ... information on the status of the discord with Great Britain. The people had just been informed of the contents of the Jay Treaty which were: 1) Britain agreed to give up the fur posts in American territory, 2) Britain also agreed to submit to arbitration the questions of disputed boundaries, the damage done to American shipping, and the debts due to British merchants. Although the people did not like these terms, Washington supported them to prevent us from going to war. Washington made his first move by sending a delegate ... were a vital part of our economy. He said " …the tax on imports furnished much of the money for paying off our foreign, domestic, and state debts." 2 Along with the British's impressment of American seamen and their role in our economy Washington knew something had to be done. Washington knew that the tension between America and England had to be thinned out so he decided to send over ...
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