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- 981: History Of The Computer Indust
- ... were failures for the most part because of the lack of precision machining techniques used at the time and the lack of demand for such a device (Soma, 46).After Babbage, people began to lose interest in computers. However, between 1850 and 1900 there were great advances in mathematics and physics that began to rekindle the interest (Osborne, 45). Many of these new advances involved complex calculations and formulas that were very time consuming for human calculation. The first major use for a computer in the U.S. was during the 1890 ...
- 982: Reinhold Niebuhr
- ... as a lecturer. An outstanding, although not a systematic, theologian, Niebuhr was notable primarily for his examination of the interrelationships between religion, individuals, and modern society. Outside the field of theology, he took a keen interest in trade union and political affairs. He was an active member of the Socialist Party in the 1930s, waged a vigorous fight against isolationism and pacifism before and during World War II, and in 1944 ... State. He received the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964 and was made a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He died on June 1, 1971. Niebuhr indicated his overriding interest in what has been called theological anthropology, a concern with the nature of man as a contact point for religion and society, in such major works as Moral Man and Immoral Society (1932), Interpretation of ...
- 983: Poverty
- ... period, and only 7 percent avoided poverty altogether” (Hammersley). The last issue that Kozol focuses on are the risks poor children face on a daily basis. “Early childhood experiences contribute to poor children’s high rates of school failure, dropout, delinquency, early childbearing, and adult poverty” (Kozol 74). The level of developmental risk that poor children experience varies enormously and it is influenced in important ways by the depth and duration ... seven times as great among children living in families with annual income below $15,000 as among those from higher income families” (Hammersley). The dynamics of child maltreatment would suggest that we should find higher rates of maltreatment in poor families as a result of the many risks associated with living in poverty. Poverty is a growing problem every day. The chances of stopping it are few. It is effecting not ...
- 984: Picasso
- ... fellow classmates. (Duncun, 52) At the age of 13, Picasso was enrolled at an art school where his father taught, and suddenly his academic habits changed. He began to apply himself to his work, showing interest in what he was doing, and his grades showed a vast improvement. (Galwitz, 92) The family moved to Malaga and on the way there they stopped at their uncle Salvador's house. While they were ... Genetic love for art 1. Father was a painter 2. Drew astonoshing pictures at age of four 3. Paid little attention to Scholl work D. Rolled in his father school 1. Showed a lot of interest 2. Family moved to Malaga 3. Uncle Salved was intrigued by Picassso's work a. provided him with a studio and allowance E. Wasn't satisfied with his drawing 1. Wanted to revolutionize his work ...
- 985: Atirtotle's Politics
- ... self-sufficient life. The polis gives those who possess wisdom and moral intellect a chance to move up to high positions Justice is the political good in the polis, and it must promote the common interest of the people. What is perceived to be good has to be distributive and regulative. The law is the regulating mechanism that emerges from free and equal people in civic associations. It serves as the ... constitution has a direct root to the most powerful or most populated class. The middle class is where most of the power comes from because they are the majority, and therefore best reflect the common interest. The upper class is not fit to form the constitution because they, like the lower class, would base it on t heir own values and beliefs rather than the needs of the state. There are ...
- 986: Objections To And Advantages O
- ... and want NATO membership as soon as possible. Slovakia, the country with the largest economic and also ethnic problems is expected to join NATO behind the other 3 Visegrad states. Slovakia, therefore has a larger interest in reforming the internal politics and economy of the country, and has no direct urge to become NATO member. The Czech Republic is very eager of becoming NATO member. Its economic reforms have proven successful ... by the old Germany and the USSR. The CSCE is the only framework for resolving issues that involve all European countries. Germany, situated in Central Europe, close to regions with tensions, must have a special interest in the future developments of the CSCE process. 6. Conclusion Though NATO has agreed on membership for the Visegrad four in four or five years, there is still no firm timetable for these countries, to ...
- 987: Greenspan - The Case For The Defence
- ... which impressed this reviewer the most. It was quite clear that after the fourth page, I came upon the conclusion that this casebook would create a most influential reaction to anyone who had displayed any interest towards our Law system in general. Part One of the novel, No Little Clients, presents the reader with the author's proposed thesis. His ambition is to defend innocent people accused of crimes. Whether they ... into convicting an innocent man of a murder he did not commit. Although the outcome of some cases is the not always agreeable with the reader, it is usually found to be in the best interest of our Justice system. A Large Blue Suitcase is a particularily intriguing chapter that focuses on how police constables try to reinforce a lie in order to obtain the truth. As quoted by Greenspan himself ...
- 988: Frankenstein
- ... act of punishment but to perpetual torture. This is the price of tampering with nature. Prometheus’ ultimate downfall was caused, not by a poorly executed theft, but by the driving force of his own self-interest. By characterising Prometheanism, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a critique of male egoism. Shelley represents male egoism through the assertiveness of her glory seeking characters. The attitude of her narrator, Robert Walton, is typified by ... predicts which really stops him proceeding. If his egoism had allowed him to believe humanity would marvel at his achievements, he would have kept going. So, with his Promethean traits in tact, Victor’s self-interest determines his actions once more. Further retribution from the monster is a fait accompli . Victor’s egoism even denies him the opportunity of understanding the implications of the monster’s 4. promise to be with ...
- 989: Flowers For Algernon
- ... Algernon is a story about a failed scientific experiment. However, the radio play also deals with other issues such as love and friendship, medical ethics, tampering with human intelligence and the consequences, and conflict of interest. On one level Flowers for Algernon is about a scientific experiment that goes wrong. Charlie Gordon is a thirty seven year old man, who has an IQ of sixty-eight. Charlie wants, more than anything ... judgement, there may have been ulterior motives behind these decisions. There is also the issue of whether or not any of the actions taken in the radio play were taken because of a conflict of interest. It is suggested in the radio play that Dr. Nemur's main reason for performing and publishing the results of the experiment, was to achieve fame and acclaim at the ‘World Psychological Association'. Dr. Nemur ...
- 990: The Sport of Running
- ... of times during school. Also he introduced many new sports to school (swimming, cross- country, soccer, etc.). With these new sports he got children interested and the children got their parents going. With this new interest the first "Running Boom" started. Since then many people have passed it on to their kids families etc. With more people participating there are more chances for improvement. Since the Kennedy Presidential Award it has ... became more televised and publicized. There is also one small problem with the sport of running. The number of publicized events are numbered. The Olympics only happen only once every four years and people loose interest after time.6,7,8 In conclusion, Running is becoming a bigger sport. It has always been around but since new technology it has been possible to show more of it and for people participating ...
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