Summary of Reading – Chapter #2 Chapter 2 of The New Jim Crow focuses on how the system of mass incarceration works. Alexander concentrates on the "War on Drugs‚" because "convictions for drug offenses are the single most important cause of the explosion in incarceration rates in the United States." Early on‚ she exposes myths‚ noting that the war is not "aimed at ridding the nation of drug ’kingpins’ or big-time drug dealers‚" and the drug war is not "principally concerned with dangerous drugs"
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The documentary Dope Sick Love‚ follows around two drug-addicted couples in the streets of New York City. Couples Tracey & Matt and Michelle & Sebastian are prime examples of what it is like to live with the unescapable harm of addiction. As discussed in class‚ addiction is defined as a continued‚ compulsive use that gives temporary relief of please‚ in spite of the awareness of negative consequences. This definition perfectly explains the entire synopsis of the documentary. Both couples understand
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In "Sex‚ Love‚ and Robots" Eva Wiseman paints a narrative that opens the floor to conversations regarding intimacy‚ emotional capabilities‚ and ethical issues while also evaluating the capacity robots have to falter the natural development of a human in a modern society. Each conversation Wiseman introduces is from the perspective of someone from a corner in the robot industry. Cultural Analyst‚ Sherry Turkle introduces our cultural fascination with the nature of robotics. She writes humans "may
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It is currently Saturday morning on October 12th‚ and I finally have a completely free weekend from work and all other distractions. I am planning to read through Teacher Man this weekend‚ and provide an overall summaries and an in depth look at the meaning behind the words. Chapter 1 The book begins by providing an introduction to Frank McCourt’s life. We learn
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To Kill A Mockingbird Chapters 3-5 Summary Chapter 3 summary Jean/scout tries to beat up Walter Cunningham at the school playground for getting her in trouble Jem stops her from beating Walter up and scout explained the situation to Jem Walter was invited by Jem to come and have lunch with him and Scout During lunch Atticus and Walter were talking about farming for most of the time Walter pours molasses all over his food which causes Scout to yell in surprise making Walter embarrassed
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I read the book for university class! -Freakonomics Summary HERE Remember. This. Is. A. Spoiler. Those who haven’t read yet- close these… and go read it peeps!!!! Summary of Freakonomics – short (this’ll be my essay for university :> ) Chapter 1: What Do Schoolteachers and Sumo Wrestlers Have in Common? This chapter’s main idea is that the study of economics is the study of incentives. We find a differentiation between
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Class Concepts Rashi K. Shukla’s “Methamphetamine: A Love Story” could be a textbook itself about social problems. Many different concepts discussed in “Social Problems: Community‚ Policy‚ and Social Action” can be observed through the lives of only 33 participants from Oklahoma. Each adult described the world of methamphetamine in necessary‚ but excruciating detail. They told of traumatic childhoods‚ the impact of the drug on their mental well being‚ and the burden it had on those closest to them
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isn’t like most of Uncle Rick’s (Rick Riordan) work. You see in this book‚ the main protagonist dies on the first chapters. I guess living characters are getting too mainstream for Uncle Rick. And this new series is also related to Uncle Rick’s books since the main character‚ Magnus Chase is the cousin of Annabeth Chase‚ daughter of the Greek goddess Athena. The main character and love interest of Percy Jackson in The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and the Heroes of Olympus series. Magnus
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The book Nisekoi‚ also known as False Love‚ is about Raku Ichijo‚ his life‚ and the hardships of finding his true love. The story starts out in a field where a small boy and girl is making a promise. The promise is to meet again and get married; the only thing the boy has to remember the girl is a pendant that could be unlocked with a key which the girl kept. Raku Ichijo’s normal day for him becomes a little less normal when a girl named Chitoge Kirisaki lands on him out of nowhere and appears to
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Chapter 14-15 Summary In chapter 14‚ it is really clear that Ender doesn’t like Eros. This is from the moment they arrive. Everything feels weird and off. He is surrounded by people he does not know. He is isolated as he received private teaching from the teachers. Since he is alone‚ Ender starts studying and quickly begins to learn. His favored thing to do is the simulation. He calls it the best video game. Ender first controls a fighter ship‚ but is later put in charge of a squadron. This squadron
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