In trying to define exactly what post-modernism is I shall firstly briefly consider some of the events and thinking that led up to the development of this particular school of social theory. I shall then consider some of the common strands of thinking in postmodernism concentrating mainly on the writings of Jean-Francois Lyotard and Jean Baudrillard. I shall then consider the view of David Harvey‚ a Marxist many consider to be writing in the postmodern tradition‚ who argues that post-modernism
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Essay Question 1: Recreation & Sports Equipment Corporation sells a product that is capable of seriously injuring consumers who misuse it in a foreseeable way. Explain whether the firm owe an ethical duty to take this product off the market. Describe the conflicts that might arise if the firm stops selling this product. Firms rarely take products off the market just because of the potential that some idiot can misuse the product. Some products can be misused somehow and way too often the misuse
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The Essence of Doom in Beowulf in Retrospect As the converse of Classic Greek mythology‚ Anglo-Saxon works‚ such as Beowulf‚ emphasize the role of doom as a primary downfall‚ as opposed to hamartia. These cataclysms are held as principal driving forces of the very being of Nordic mythology. Many critics declare that the sense of fated doom within the Nordic tradition does not convey as much literary eloquence as do the internal flaws that cause the downfall of classic epics of Greece. One may agree
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What can Canada do to help new immigrants? Every year Canada accepts about 250.000 of immigrants from all around the world. Most of them come to Canada to start a new life. Everything they carry it is only their luggage and hopes for success. From the first days‚ new immigrants try to integrate into a new society and adapt to new conditions of life. Their success depends on help they get after arrival. I think‚ Canada should provide new immigrants with such services as a special welcome center for
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What is logistics? "Logistics means having the right thing‚ at the right place‚ at the right time." [pic] Logistics - (business definition) Logistics is defined as a business planning framework for the management of material‚ service‚ information and capital flows. It includes the increasingly complex information‚ communication and control systems required in today ’s business environment. -- (Logistix Partners Oy‚ Helsinki‚ FI‚ 1996) Logistics - (military definition) The science of planning
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To what extent can childhood be considered a social construction? This essay will analyse the major experiences by which childhood is constructed: one determined by the society and the other examined personally. Following this approach will be explained socially constructed childhood that asserts children’s attitudes‚ expectations and understandings that are defined by a certain society or culture. Furthermore various aspects of childhoods will be taken into account in relation to social‚ economic
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WHAT IS TRIBUNAL ? Tribunal is a board established under the law to adjudicate in a certain matter such as claims by an individual. In Malaysia‚ there is the Tribunal for consumer claims. The Tribunal for consumer claims is established under Part XII of the Consumer Protection Act 1999. It is an independent body and its primary function is to hear and determine claims lodged by consumers for losses suffered in respect of any goods or services acquired. It provides a speedy manner for the settlement
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those who do not travel read only a page”—St. Augustine. Educational Tour is part of the students’ journey towards learning. Learning is not only limited inside the four (4) walls of the classroom‚ because we learn best when we are exposed to new experiences and things around us. I‚ for one‚ I’m looking at tours optimistically‚ that with the help of bringing the students’ outside‚ they tend to discover new things that they’re actually involved. During our educational tour dated September 11-13‚ we’ve
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My internship experience for this summer was quite engaging‚ exposing‚ knowledgeable‚ yet challenging at the same time. I began to serve at PSP Professional Services on May 31st. PSP Professional Services is a private practice created by one of the licensed counselors and it is funded through several insurances and/or employer-sponsored services. Moreover‚ my schedule consisted of going Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Occasionally‚ I would attend Saturdays depending if there was an
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Chapter 2 Service Characteristics of Hospitality and Tourism Marketing OBJECTIVES: Describe a service culture. Identify four service characteristics that affect the marketing of a hospitality or travel product. Explain marketing strategies that are useful in the hospitality and travel industries. Ritz-Carlton is renowned for outstanding service. o the chain of eighty-five luxury hotels around the world‚ caters to the top 5 percent of corporate & leisure travelers In surveys of departing
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