Carl Anderson and John J. Bartholdi‚ III (2000). Centralized versus decentralized control in manufacturing: lessons from social insects. Pages 92–105 in “Complexity and Complex Systems in Industry‚” Proceedings‚ University of Warwick‚ 19th–20th September 2000‚ (McCarthy‚ I. P. and Rakotobe-Joel‚ T.‚ Eds.). The University of Warwick‚ U.K. 652 pp. [ISBN 0 902683 50 0] Centralized versus decentralized control in manufacturing: lessons from social insects Carl Anderson† and John J. Bartholdi‚ III
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Development of Humanity from Prehistoric up to the Historic Movement Contemporary humans are the prime creations of numerous adaptations that took place over the course of millions of years. In the 19th century‚ archeologist and historians began to uncover the remains of ape like creatures which was found to be the beginning humans. These creatures lived tens of thousands of years before the first humans. Nevertheless‚ this finding triggered eminent controversy over religion and beliefs as the
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The article‚ “Mummies reveal that clogged arteries plagued the ancient world” by Jo Marchant (2013) dispels the belief that the hunter-gatherer lifestyle was perfect‚ as clogged arteries are shown in mummies. Atherosclerosis is a condition whereby “arteries become narrowed and hardened by plaques — made up of cholesterol and immune cells called macrophages — that build up in their walls. While a major problem in developed countries‚ it was also prevalent in premodern times (para. 3). Bad cholesterol
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What are the alternatives to the western conception of the Nuclear family? The nuclear family is well known conception within the Western world. It consists of 2 adults and 2.4 children. There are many supporters of this traditional family construction‚ and there are many with contrasting arguments who disagree. An alternative to the nuclear family in the west is the extended family. It consists of the traditional nuclear family and added relations such as an aunt‚ or cousin. The been-pole
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culture and how these foraging people survive in the Ituri rainforest. It will then discuss the Mbuti beliefs and values‚ sickness and healing and lastly‚ social change and how it effects the tribes and their everyday life. The Mbuti pygmies are foragers. They have great endurance and can orient themselves and travel long distances very easily (Turnbull‚ 1983)‚ they are very great hunters and knowledgeable gatherers‚ they can tell what plants are poisonous by sight‚ and the Mbuti even harvest their
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small‚ self-sufficient‚ mobile groups called bands. Band socioeconomic life is based on the exploitation of the local flora and fauna. Foragers move over their land year after year‚ knowing where all the prime locations are for the foods and water needed not only for basic survival but to thrive (Nowark & Laird pg 50). The Mbuti have been successful as foragers living off the abundance of the rain forest and what it has to offer. The Mabuti have been able to maintain their way of life even during
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Activity: Chapter 9 After spending an afternoon interviewing my elderly neighbours I gained insight into how they perceive the aging process and its impact on the quality if their lives. First‚ and foremost they viewed aging in a very positive and healthy manner. The believed that a positive attitude assists in accepting physical and psychosocial changes. They enjoyed the fact that they were both physically fit and cognitively alert. They both felt confident that with the advances made in health
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Indian English Literature * Top English Writer & Their Famous Creations * R.K. Narayan: R K Narayan is one of the best known Indian authors of all time. An Indian author of very high repute‚ he is best known for his works of fiction. The setting for most of R K Narayan works is the fictional town of Malgudi‚ first introduced in his semi autobiographical book ’Swami and Friends’. Creations: The Dark Room‚ Malgudi Days‚ Talkative Man‚ The English Teacher. * Kiran Desai: Kiran
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TOPIC: The physical characteristics of the Australopithecus hominid. The first Australopithecus hominid (later named Australopithecus africanus) was discovered in by an anatomy professor in Johannesburg‚ South Africa named Raymond Dart in 1924. Prof. Dart initially discovered a five year old skull and it was unlike that of an ape’s he had ever seen. According to!!!!!!!!!‚ Studying the skull‚ he made the following discoveries: -The skull had “ape-like” features -had a projecting face -small brain
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References: Khandelwal‚ Payal. (2009) “ ‘Mass marketing works well‚ but the future is niche’: Contagious’ Nayar” Campaign India. Retrieved on April 26‚ 2013 from http://www.campaignindia.in. Poland‚ Ashley. “How Facebook Ads Target Users” Business & Entrepreneurship. Retrieved on April 26‚ 2013 from http://yourbusiness.azcentral.com. Smith‚ Craig.(2013) “How
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