Research Paper

Robert Mapplethorpe has managed, over the past several years, to render certain credibility to flower photography—a worthy achievement, considering the ease with which that genre has always slipped into kitsch (Clark 1997 255). He has done this with almost obsessive manipulation of pictorial space. Obsessive to the point that composition, in this phase of his […]

There are many different factors that have to be considered when examining the role of access to opportunity structures in causing crime and deviance. Merton’s ‘Strain theory and anomie’ argues that deviance arises from the structure of society and that unequal access to legitimate opportunity structures is the cause of deviant behaviour. The main point […]

Robert Hooke is an English scientist born on July 18, 1635 in Freshwater, Isle of Wight (Robert Hooke, n. d. ). He depended on his father for his early years of education until he reached the age of 13 when he was given the chance to enter the Westminister School and stepped onto Oxford (Robert […]

Cognitive theories that focus on information processing have been the most influential theories of trauma in terms of generating testable hypotheses and directing current treatments (Salmon & Bryant, 2002). For this reason, we will attempt to critically evaluate this area of trauma theory with reference to other popular theories, the research evidence, clinical practice, and […]

After visiting “Wayne Bradley’s” farm, Peter Singer and Jim Mason discuss the significant information they gathered about farming. Singer and Mason jointly analyze the adverse consequences that Americans’ individual food choices have on farmers, which they argue should form the foundation of dietary principles. They also consider the negative impacts of agriculture on animals, human […]

The most interesting aspect of the law and economics movement has been its aspiration to place the study of law on a scientific basis, with coherent theory, precise hypotheses deduced from theory and empirical tests of hypotheses. Law is a social institution of enormous antiquity and importance, and I can see no reason why it […]

Elvis Presley made a huge impact on people of today! He changed the way we sing our song today by singing the song fast than other writers of that time would have sang it. He changed the way people may have dressed in that time to some new some that would pop make them stand […]

David Ricardo (1772 to 1823) was a classical economist, he formulated the labour value theory and the theory of comparative advantage, and these two theories have led to greater understanding of economics issues, however David Ricardo considered Labour as the only factor of production in his labour value theory. The labour theory of value (LTV) […]

They say that writers cannot be truly successful without really harnessing the art of rhetoric. This statement appears to be true after reading and analyzing three academic rhetoric articles of Paul Roberts, John Ashcroft, and Patricia Williams, which shall be analyzed under the following categories: (1) purpose, (2) ethos, (3) logos, (4) pathos, (5) context, […]

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941 – a date that will live in infamy – the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan” (Eidenmuller, 2005, p. 1). This was the opening line of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Infamy Speech, which was given on December 8, 1941. […]

The paper examines the successes and failures of the wheat market/price policy in Pakistan and explores alternative options. It starts by describing the current wheat policy and then evaluates its effectiveness based on its original goals of ensuring food security and price stability. To measure food security, it looks at the percentage of undernourished individuals […]

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that gay and lesbian parenthood has no detrimental impact on society. The text focuses on the potential positive impact of lesbigay families on social institutions of parenting and childrearing. The hypothesis will be examined in three sections. The first section will explore the position of lesbigay families […]

Customer Delight in Banking Sector Introduction Banks play an important role in the economy of any country. A sound and healthy banking system is a must for sustainable economic acceleration. Banks occupy a firm strategic position in the monetary and fiscal system of a country. As the world is changing and economies are growing; banks […]

To this day, there have been two incidents that established my early inclination towards the study of medicine. The first was during my childhood, back when I was still in fourth grade. During this time, my mother had fallen ill with the flu and had to stay in bed for a couple of days. Since […]

Affirmative Action: Equal Opportunity and Diversity for Minorities The term “Affirmative Action” originated in the United States and first referenced when President John F. Kennedy signed Executive Order 10925 on March 6, 1961 (Infoplease 2000-2007). The term was used in the Order to mandate federal employers to take affirmative action to ensure employment practices are […]

Intercoastal Electronics Company is excited about the upcoming year, and is ready to acquire new inventory equipment in order to process a streamline operation for their small, rapidly growing consumer electronics products base. The acquisition of new assets within the new year, is extremely essential to planning a budget, and will require the participation of […]

Andok’s Lechon Manok, a well-known chicken joint in our region, was founded by Leonardo “Sandy” Javier Jr., the pioneer of “Litson Manok,” twenty years ago. Despite facing tough competition from Baliwag and other challenges, Javier Jr. remained determined to sustain their business. He transformed his passion into his profession and never wavered in his pursuit […]

The capital punishment debate is highly controversial and divisive. It encompasses many moral and ethical aspects of human justice. Capital punishment is the sentencing of a convicted criminal to death. The main issue, and the topic of this essay, is whether or not the death penalty is an effective crime deterrent because it certainly isn’t […]

The Federal Reserve’s recent monetary policy is towards keeping the overall economy on an adjustment path where growth is moderate and sustainable. As Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke mentioned in his Testimony Before the Committee on Financial Services, U. S. House of Representatives on July 18, 2007: “At each of its four meetings so far […]

The profession of nursing has been described as an applied science that utilizes principles from various fields, including the physical, biological, and behavioral sciences (Piedmont Technical College, 2006, para. 5). Nursing encompasses health promotion, maintenance, curative, restorative, supportive, and terminal care for people of all ages and groups within their environment (Piedmont Technical College, 2006, […]

ABC analysis: ABC analysis is a business term used to define an inventory categorization technique often used in materials management. It is also known as Selective Inventory Control. The ABC classification process is an analysis of a range of objects, such as finished products, items lying in inventory or customers into three categories. It’s a […]

A running record is a very detailed description of the behaviour of a child over a short period of time, often less than five minutes. The observer watches a child or group of children and note down everything he sees, which gives the portrait of the child and his activity during this particular period of […]