...Article A Novel Approach: The Sociology of Literature, Children’s Books, and Social Inequality Amy E. Singer, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Sociology Knox College, USA © 2011 Singer. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Abstract This article discusses the complexity of literary analysis and the implications of using fiction as a source of sociological data. This project infuses literary analysis with sociological imagination. Using a random sample of children’s novels published between 1930 and 1980, this article describes both a methodological approach to the analysis of children’s books and the subsequent development of two analytical categories of novels. The first category captures books whose narratives describe and support unequal social arrangements; the second category captures those whose narratives work instead to identify inequality and disrupt it. Building on Griswold’s methodological approach to literary fiction, this project examines how children’s novels describe, challenge, or even subvert systems of inequality. Through a sociological reading of three sampled texts – Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, A Wrinkle in Time, and Hitty: Her First Hundred Years – readers learn how these analytical categories work and how the sociology...
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...Whatever it may be, the definition of beauty has always depended on the person you are asking and the time period they are in. Clearly, certain things that may have been considered beautiful at one time, may not be deemed as beautiful in today's society. This is why I believe beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. For the third marking period, I finally decided to read a book on art. After going through the chapter on the renaissance...
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...Young 1 Kenneth Young ENG 112 (01) October 26, 2014 Character Analysis of Robert Wilson Robert Wilson is one of the main characters in the short story “The Short, Happy Life of Francis Macomber” written by Ernest Hemingway. Robert Wilson is a professional hunter that guides hunts for animals in Africa, and Francis Macomber is one of his clients. At the beginning of the story, we think that Robert is a good man. He works with people doing the thing that he loves, he fought in World War I, and always gets his clients the things that they want. As we read the story more, we find out that he isn’t such a good man. Like everybody else, he has his good things and his bad things. The things however seem to balance each other out. He is conflicted by the things that he knows what is right and the things that he wants to do. The first good thing about Robert Wilson is his appearance. His appearance isn’t only the way he looks but the thing that he wears. “He was about middle height with sandy hair, a stubby mustache, a very red face and extremely cold, blue eyes with faint white wrinkles at the corners that grooved merrily when he smiled” (Hemingway, 2). In short terms, he is handsome. He has a red face from being out in the sun all day and eyes that are “both cruel and seductive at the same time” (Shmoop). He also is ready for anything that his job requires. He is ready for the hunt because he is “wearing old slacks, very dirty boots and a necklace of ammunition” (Shmoop). He doesn’t...
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... As a result of using the three billion to complete a significant share repurchase or by increasing the dividend to stockholders; Finance theory can be used to demonstrate how Blanca’s strategy will enhance the value of the firm and ultimately increase Aurora Borealis’ initial investment. Case Study Questions Based on the theory and research papers read during the semester, the following is an analysis of the effects of issuing $3 billion of new debt and using the proceeds either to pay a dividend or to repurchase shares on: 1. Wrigley’s outstanding shares? a. A firm can leverage debt to maximize profitability which will allow the firm to compete in a competitive market (DeAngelo & Masulis, 1979). b. The debt will increase the value of a company using shielding cash flows from taxes. c. Masulis believed the price of the stock goes up after a stock repurchase due to a personal tax savings effect, “a reduction in corporate taxes due to increased leverage, and transfers of wealth across and within security classes” (Masulis, 1980b). 2. Wrigley’s book value of equity...
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...Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research Research Article Junaid et al., J Clin Exp Dermatol Res 2014, 5:2 http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2155-9554.1000212 Open Access Indian Cosmeceutical Market: A Study of Consumer Preferences and Consumption Patterns Abdullah Bin Junaid*, Reshma Nasreen, Ravichandran N and Faheem Ahmed Department of Management, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India Abstract The study was done to investigate various factors that are associated with the consumption behaviour of the consumers in the Indian market. This study also tries to find out the new and emerging trends of the Indian cosmeceutical industry. The research first sought to explore how different variables influence the behaviour of the consumers regarding the usage of cosmeceutical product. Various factors such as self esteem, the decision making process while purchasing the cosmeceutical products etc were also studied in depth. However this study also tries to examine the various key determinants involved in the purchasing behaviour of consumers while purchasing their cosmeceutical product. The target sample was above 15 years. The sample size is 120 and the sampling method used is the quota sampling method. The study was conducted in six different cities of India that are Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Jaipur and Patna. Among these six cities three are metro cities and the rest of the three are Tier-I cities. Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata are the metro cities and luck now, Jaipur and...
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...much. ( ‘’17 ways to avoid depression relapse‘’. Health). While staying busy isn't a problem, doing too much too soon could be. Feeling overwhelmed can cause stress, and stress is a leading cause for depression. Stressful experiences can make the symptoms of anxiety and depression additionally severe. Another way to prevent depression relapse is to exercise often. Analysis found that exercise lightens depression as well as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or antidepressants. Workouts with meditative focus, such...
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...Pritchard identified misfortunes such as sickness, lack of good harvest, inability to catch a game during hunting expedient as forces that move people to witchcraft issues and its accusations. For the Azandes, misfortunes are synonymous to witchcraft. He made analysis as to whether witches are conscious agents. For the azandes a witch cannot operate unconsciously. “They belief that the witches live a secret life and share their confidence with other witches laughing about the bad deeds and boasting of their exploit against those whom they hate” (Pritchard 1976 p:...
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...an organization with respect to speed of execution and accuracy. In an stock exchange situation where efficiency is paramount, this is measured by factors such the numbers of orders lost and/or filled incorrectly. And importantly the time elapsed between receiving an order and its execution. People involved in this field are very aware of this and attempt to streamline their operation to mitigate errors and to achieve operational efficiency. But EMH has nothing to do with this type of efficiency. Informational Efficiency refers to how quickly and accurately current security prices reflect all available information. All sort of information – economic reports, earnings forecasts, political announcements, opinions – is constantly enters the market. What affect does this have on security prices? And what does it mean? For example, unemployment is rising; is it good or bad for government securities holder. Or a company’s new about its merging with another! There are several of these questions and they have impact on some security or other. The question is how quickly they impact security prices. We know that in the US market (so far without the government regulation) security prices adjust rapidly and accurately to information and often without time to digest it. Often the speed with which the prices adjust is simply remarkable. The efficient market hypothesis is based on certain assumptions which in turn our market efficient. First it assumes that there are a large numbers of participants...
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...of any business. It contains guidelines and principles of an entrepreneur in decision making. It includes all information about size of a market and it depends on the total of people who exhibit the needs, the resources to engage in exchange and are willing to offer these resources in exchange of what they want. SWOT analysis is a part of study too. This will allow the proponents to be aware of the demand and supply situation also the opportunities in the market and the best marketing strategy. Objectives of the study The main objective of the study was to prove the marketability of the proposed business. Specifically it sought to 1. To identify the target market who will be suitable for the proposed product 2. To project future demand and supply of the product in the market 3. To determine the corresponding selling price of the proposed product 4. To be able to draw conclusion base on SWOT analysis 5. To formulate an effective marketing strategy and program in order to penetrate the market. Methodology Methodology is the systematic theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field of study. It comprises the theoretical analysis of the body or methods and principles associated with a branch of knowledge. (Howell, 2013) The proponents used data gathering instrument to generate reliable information. The proponents also prepared a self- constructed questionnaire that will supply necessary data to complete the study. Research Design Before...
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...Running head: INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE Final Paper Introduction to Literature ENG 125 Prof. Julie Pal-Agrawal February 13, 2012 “The Road not Taken” and “A Worn Path” Different but the Same Whether reading a short story or a poem, there is always a story to be found within. The authors of these scripts are able to capture readers with the utilization of characterization, rhythm, or a fairytale setting throughout their narrative. It is imagination that sanctions the reader of these literary forms to be able to mentally visualize what the author would like the reader to visually perceive by use of symbolism or descriptive wording. A short story and poem, no matter how structurally different are two literary pieces where a rich story is embedded. Readers are drawn towards these scripts by means of rhythm (poem), characterization, or a fictional setting in their respective narratives. However, the mere script would not make it entertaining enough. It would depend on the imagination of the readers as they are reading the literary script. Every reader has their own way of visualizing the descriptions and symbolism used by the author. In the poem “The Road Not Taken” or short story “A Worn Path.” – There is a prevalent theme. No matter what solitary journey we find ourselves on, ‘we’ determine how the journey ends. “Do not follow where the path may lead... Go instead...
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... ! We start by exploring the theoretical findings from scientific literature, and describes the essence of universal emotions and their effect on decision-making process, examining how far emotions influence customers ́ purchases, recommendations and product evaluation. ! ! ! Then we explore some of the existing research done on automated facial expression and consumer behaviour recognition techniques and finally their implications and applications in various fields. The research might interest retail companies, particularly their marketing and sales professionals, as it demonstrates how focusing on customers emotions can help improve business results. Keywords: feature recognition, facial expression, shopping behaviour, consumer analysis and prediction. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! MID SEMESTER THESIS REPORT PAGE "3 OF "16 ! ! Introduction ! The expression of emotion is achieved through intricate combinations of verbal and nonverbal information produced from...
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...Meet and Greet Dr. Todd Kazdan Welcome to the medical practice of Dr. Todd Kazdan. Dr. Kazdan contends that as a patient, you should be allowed time to express your thoughts and concerns to your professional medical care team. Time is not usually a gift freely given by physicians. However, Dr. Kazdan has devoted his entire medical career to allocating time for treating the whole person. When his patents share the most intimate details of their lives with him – from depression to concerns about their sex lives - Dr. Kazdan bestows comfort, empathy and guidance. When you are in Dr. Kazdan's office, his entire focus is on the unique individual you are. Medicine is more than science. It is an art. The art of active listening helps him understand...
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...There is a prevalent theme. No matter what solitary journey we find ourselves on, ‘we’ determine how the journey ends. The solitary journey that each of these literary pieces share is presented differently in each inditing. Robert Frost designed “The Road Not Taken” with specific designs in the narrative that revealed for me as the reader that there was a forthcoming journey. Frost also utilized the word “I” many times, which sanctioned me to imagine him alone. Comparative to this example let us compare “A Worn Path” where Welty utilized the word “she” throughout the writing piece. The linguistic choice inspired my imagination to visualize a woman walking alone. This visualization was reinforced in other places of the writing when the character spoke to animals to get out of her way: “Out of my way, all you foxes, owls, and beetles”. When Welty posed this conversation in the story, it gave me a sense of solitude. The submission that the woman also was walking a uphill path provided the symbolic comparison to a ‘hard life’. Walking uphill for any length of time is exhausting for anyone and when you add the notion of being elderly, it brings pity to this woman walking...
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...A Short History and Summary of the Current Conditions in Morocco and Its Geographical Situation Student Name HUMN 305 Section Professor Date Title: A Short History and Summary of the Current Conditions in Morocco and Its Geographical Situation No Abstract Needed for Global Issues Research Papers Geography and Background Our nation, the Kingdom of Morocco, is situated in a historically strategic location along the Strait of Gibraltar in North Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea to the north and Algeria and Western Sahara to its south. Today’s Morocco is a Muslim nation, slightly larger than the state of California in the U.S., which boasts an estimated population of 33 million people. Although Morocco claims Arabic as it’s official language, French is primarily spoken in the business and commerce sectors (Morocco, 2007). But these are merely basic facts. To better understand our current position in the global arena, one must first examine the recent history of Morocco, both as a nation and as a people. Following the arrival of the Arabs in the seventh century and hundreds of years of subsequent ruling dynasties, Morocco’s natural resources were fully discovered by European nations during their explorations to Africa in the 1800’s. According to Youngblood-Coleman), “the Algeciras Conference in 1906 formalized France’s ‘special position’ and entrusted policing of Morocco to France and Spain jointly. In 1912, the area was divided...
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