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    Hyperbaric oxygen therapy "is a well-established treatment for decompression sickness‚ a hazard of scuba diving" (Hyperbaric oxygen therapy‚ 2014). It involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized room or tube (Hyperbaric oxygen therapy‚ 2014). In a hyperbaric chamber the air pressure is increased by three times that of normal air pressure which allows the lungs to gather more oxygen (Hyperbaric oxygen therapy‚ 2014). The increase in oxygen within the body allows the body to better fight off bacteria

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    the peaceful Amish communities are marginalised and isolated from the modern world; the sense of unity and affinity the Amish culture have with the land; and the contrast between the two different worlds of the slow paced and peaceful life style of the Amish and the fast paced‚ materialistic‚ hectic lifestyle of the modern world. In the peaceful Amish community‚ the examination of marginalisation and isolation from the modern world in which they co- exist is examined. The Amish culture differ

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    Jenny Tran's Diagnosis

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    diverse cultures and backgrounds in the United States handle the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses within their homes. Jenny Tran‚ who comes from a Vietnamese immigrant family living in the suburbs‚ shared how her family understands and treats sickness. Health is something that people take seriously‚ depending on their upbringing and personal values. For instance‚ Jenny does not take any chances regarding her health. She is a hygiene enthusiast who takes excellent care of herself. She believes

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    Rumspringa Book Review

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    during adolescence translated in English is running around using some Amish and Mennonite communities the Rumspringa normally begins around the age of 14 to 16 And ends when a youth chooses baptism within the Amish church and still leaves the community the majority choose baptism and remain in the church Amish Elders generally view it as a time for courtship and finding a spouse In many communities‚ Rumspringa is a period when some Amish youth‚ boys more than girls‚ experience greater freedom. They are

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    Culture Report #1

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    Name of event: Visit to the Amish of Jamesport Place‚ date‚ time: Which new culture did you learn about? The Amish of Jamesport‚ MO Summarize the event in two sentences: I was immersed in the Amish lifestyle for a whole day. I was able to experience what their lives are like on a day to day basis: work‚ school‚ chores‚ meals‚ prayer‚ and song. Answer the following questions: • What did you learn by attending this cultural experience? I learned about how the Amish live their lives‚ how they

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    The aim of this assignment is to compare the Amish and British Societies in respect of how norms and values are passed on through the family‚ how labour is divided in the family and to also compare the education of children in society. Both societies have similar backgrounds and routines‚ goals and aspirations‚ therefore this assignment will examine the similarities and differences. From a Sociological perspective‚ norms are described by Newbold et al (2008) as “guidelines for behaviour in a

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    diverse field. Two patients with the same diagnosis would have very different plans of care due to the underlying conditions and faith or religious practices involved with each patients healing process. This paper will discuss the healing aspect of three religions: Islam‚ Hinduism and Buddhism and compare them to the healing aspect of Christianity. Also information important to health care worker when caring for patients of these religions will be discussed. Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity

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    Witness Themes

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    style crime thriller. Peter Weir presents a number of themes that are based around the contrasting aspects between two conflicting cultures; the Amish and the “English‚” contradicting between the mainstream American society and the Amish community in regional Pennsylvania. American society is seen as a violent and arrogant group of people‚ whereas the Amish are seen to be a peaceful and religious group of people. This raises many moral issues with the unlikely relationship between John Book and Rachel

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    Peter Weir’s film Witness explores the contrast between the two worlds by contrasting the Amish culture with a modern Westernized society. Weir presents many themes and issues in his film. Through his use of film techniques like long shots and close-ups make the film more enjoyable. These themes include clash of two cultures/different worlds‚ Peace and violence‚ innocence and corruption. These are presented effectively with a variety of film techniques‚ editing‚ setting‚ dialogue and music/sound

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    Witness Speech

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    crime story with a love story‚ creating a dual narrative. The Amish element complicates the genres‚ which makes them both familiar and new. Good morning Mrs Goundar and fellow students. Peter Weir draws the audience into the world of film through various techniques to explore the clash of two worlds and forbidden love. Peter Weir has effectively conveyed the theme of clash of cultures by showing the power of loyalty within the Amish community in contrast to the deceit and betrayal which lies in

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