Once upon a time If the purpose of nationalist historiography is to construct a past worthy of the present and future then the role of heroic individuals in the course of key historical events and developments and the construction of suitable biographies to support the narrative is essential to the purpose. Episodes of warfare very often provide the most heroic figures‚ bolstering national imagery and myth with tales of renown as well as introducing a personal life-story element that not only anchors
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influence on important theories and ideas developed in the Social Sciences. Perhaps two of the most relevant and well-known concepts developed by both of these theorists are the concepts of “double consciousness” and “the stranger”. In this paper I will be analyzing both of these pieces of work to draw upon differences and similarities between the two. The similarities I will be elaborating on are the usage of the paradoxical figure‚ which both Simmel and Du Bois discuss in their theories‚ and the
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Charles Lindbergh and the Transatlantic Flight "The transatlantic flight of Charles Lindbergh in May 1927 was acclaimed around the world as a heroic feat of the era‚ a symbolic victory over nature and space by human ingenuity and technological progress." (Charles Lindbergh: An American Aviator). Lindbergh is considered a very accomplished man‚ his greatest achievement being the transatlantic flight. When the "Spirit of St. Louis" departed from New York on May 20‚ 1927‚ Charles Lindbergh was
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animal well-being (Turner‚ 1946) (II) Double standards and class bias Lewis Carroll pointed out a contradiction within the scientific community which undermined the case for vivisection. Carroll said that to describe humans and monkeys as brothers was incompatible with declarations of humans as superior to lower beasts‚ possessing the right to inflict pain upon them for human gain (Mayer‚ 2010). Unfortunately‚ there were frequently similar accusations of double standards within the animal protection
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Charles Darwin One of the most famous names in science and in the economy today‚ is Charles Darwin. Darwin is best known for his contributions in science; his famous theory of evolution. He also contributed to the market and command economy with his belief‚ "survival of the fittest." Charles Darwin’s contribution to science has been a very controversial one. He stated that each generation will improve adaptively over the preceding generations‚ and this gradual and continuous process is the source
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the different types of chemical reactions using physical and chemical properties and balanced chemical equations. There are four different types of chemical reactions decomposition reactions‚ single displacement reactions‚ synthesis reactions‚ and double displacement reactions. A decomposition reaction happens when a compound breaks into two or more elements or compounds. Generally‚ for decomposition reactions heat‚ energy‚ light or electricity is needed to separate the compound. In a single displacement
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The doctrine of the Double-effect states that if something is done for the moral good but also includes morally questionable side-effects‚ it is ethically acceptable to do so providing that these side-effects were not part of the actions original intentions. This includes the foresight of these negative side-effects potentially occurring. This doctrine originates with Thomas Aquinas‚ and his treatment of homicidal self-defense‚ the Summa Theologica. This work states that an action having foreseen
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28 September‚ 2013 Charles Babbage Technology within the past couple of years has grown so rapidly that it is often hard to keep up with. The computer industry is thriving and advancing more and more each year. Even though this industry is just starting out‚ its products are in such high demand that the fast advancement of technology is necessary. Surprisingly‚ however‚ it took the industry a second invention and over one hundred years before the power of computers was finally acknowledged. Even
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Defining the “Gentleman” and the attack by Charles Dickens on the gentility of society‚ in the reading of Great Expectations. “Biddy‚” said I‚ after binding her to secrecy‚ “I want to be a gentleman” This line in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens is a catalyst for a great discussion and debate‚ one which baffled the people of the Victorian age and still baffles critics to this day‚ what is a true gentleman? Great Expectations is regarded as a masterpiece by Dickens‚ it moves away from
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Elise Hasty I would definitely assert that the U.S. government is largely responsible for the death and abuse of Charles Horman. Horman was not overstepping boundaries‚ simply trying to discover the truth after being exposed to constant human rights violations all around him. He was a victim of human rights abuses‚ and is now a symbol of the injustices of that time. Obviously if Horman would have never asked questions and not participated in the government of the country he had lived in for a
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