...journey begins with early modernism, and if early modernism had a theme, it was oneness. This focus on oneness or unity, on the whole rather than on individual parts, What is at stake in settling this dispute? Being. And, knowledge and power in that being. More specifically, this paper explores how a theory of social ontology has evolved to theories of social ontologies, how the modernist notion of global understanding of individuals working toward a common (rationalized and objectively knowable) goal became pluralistic postmodern theories embracing the idea of local networks. Furthermore, what this summary journey of theoretical evolution allows for is a consideration of why understandings of a world comprising emergent networks need be of concern to composition instructors and their practical activities in the classroom: networks produce knowledge. 1. Jodi Dean, Democracy and Other Neoliberal Fantasies: Communicative Capitalism and Left Politics (Durham: Duke University Press, 2009), 30. 2. Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri, “Postmodernization, or the Informatization of Production,” in Empire (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2000), 299. Footnote 1 comprises a complete bibliographic “note” citation for a book, which corresponds to a...
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...Reading Guide, Mauss, The Gift Anthropology 125A/Econ 152A Economic Anthropology Reading Guide for Mauss, The Gift NOTE: use this guide to the extent that you find it helpful. You will hopefully have already read through the reading once. The guide is long because I often include quotations from the book. You can use this to reexamine points that I think important. I ask many questions. I do not expect you to be able to answer them. Ponder over the quotations and questions for a second. That pondering, even for a second, will help you focus better on sections in the coming week as we figure out the answers together. ------------------------ Consider this quote. Don’t worry if you don’t know everything he is referring to. Be sure to think about the sentence in bold: Note: “Utilitarianism” in Mauss refers to “liberalism,” (or economics as you are taught it and ‘market society’ as we have studied it in this course: focused on the individual as homo economicus, who puts individual self-interest first, and in where society is organize through and via the free market) “{In The Gift] Mauss summarily eliminates the two utilitarian ideologies that purport to account for the evolution of contracts: “natural economy,” Smith’s idea that individual barter was aboriginal; and the notion that primitive communities were altruistic, giving way eventually to our own regrettably selfish, but more efficient individualism. Against the contemporary move [i.e. at the time that...
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...Is the society dependent on technology? Name Institution Date Is the society dependent on technology? Introduction. Technology advancement has led to faster more efficient ways of handling day to day operations. Due to the efficiency and direct benefits accrued from the utilization of technology, the society has endorsed technology use rapidly. The rapid embracement of technology boulders addiction to electronic devices. Continued use has created human dependency on the technological gadgets. The paper present documents that reveal the dependence of people on technology. Decker, M., & Ladikas, M. (2004). Bridges between science, society and policy: technology assessment between methods and impacts. Berlin [etc.]: Springer. The books give the bridge gaps between society and technology. It explains the allure that technology creates to draw more people to using the technological devices and new technologies. The author notes that advancement in technology has led to dependence. Drucker, P. F. (2011). Technology, management, and society. Harvard Business Press. Drucker (2011) outlines a collection of essays that deal with material civilization. In this aspect exploration is done on the history of technology and how it has influenced the human life. The book sheds light on the aspects of technology that have led to its popularity among societies. It is related to the work done by Vannoy (2010). Essig, T. (2012). The Addiction Concept and Technology: Diagnosis...
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...“post-industrial” societies? * Note: Emphasize the main characteristics outlined by the leading post-industrial theorists. | /40 | * Using the concepts of “industrial” and “post-industrial” societies, how has work changed in Canada overtime? | /25 | * Is “post-industrial” a proper description for Canadian society today? * Note: Adopt a critical approach. Support all arguments with relevant references/data. | /30 | * Technical aspects: Use APA format for in-text citations and reference page * 12 point font and double-spaced * Title page with name and student id * Note: There is no mark for “technical aspects” for assignment 1. Instead of penalizing students, I provide feedback to help with subsequent assignments. You will be penalized if you don’t follow the appropriate format for the rest of the assignments. | 0 | * Creativity: What is this? Creative thinking. * No marks for assignment 1 | 0 | Total | /100 | Assignment 2 Organization * Introduction (purpose/thesis statement and an overview of essay) * Paragraphing * Coherence: All the requirements of the assignment are related. A coherent essay must be able to “connect all the dots.” For example, any discussion of government policies must be related to the barriers that the most affected groups face in the labour market. * Conclusion | /10 | * What is the difference between inequality and insecurity and how can these phenomena be explained theoretically? | /10 | * How does labour...
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...The Complete Works of Charles Darwin Online 1. The thesis is about how Charles Darwin was one of the most influential men in the history of science and his writings are of interest to a wide variety of readers. His theory of evolution by natural selection is one of the most well known theories of biology known to this day. The Notes and Records of the Royal Society of London, explain how Dr. John van Wyhe pioneered a website project, The Complete Works of Charles Darwin Online, which was launched in 2006. regarding Charles Darwin and his works. 2. The entire article is about how The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online will be a database that will provide those interested in Charles Darwin with every possible source of information available online. 3. The strengths of the article include how the author lists throughout the article, those who deserve credit for contributing to the website. The article did not have any weaknesses that could be identified. The author was consistent with the information given throughout the article. 4. The article is directed to an audience that consists of college students, scholars and anyone who has an interest in Charles Darwin. The age group and educational level probably starts at the college level and continues on up. The author emphasizes how the Charles Darwin site will be invaluable to students and scholars. 5. Today’s society uses the ideas mentioned in the article. Online resources are one of the most common forms of...
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... to write this essay. Instructions: Type your notes into this document and then submit to MB. I will annotate your work on MB to leave you comments. Once I have finished reviewing your work, click “annotate” to see my comments on Managebac. Essay Components What topics interest you in 1984? What theme will you prove develops over the course of 1984? *Remember the goal of the assessment. What will you compare/contrast this theme with in terms of history, literature, current events, historical figures, etc.? *List ideas, be precise for precise feedback Evidence from 1984 to prove your theme (at least four instances from the beginning, middle, and end of the book). No free thinking/unorthodoxy Removal/rewriting of history Removal of pleasure in life Thought police Fear/the war Julia and Winston are caught. I will end with a short paragraph with briefing on what the result is of an oppressed society. WW1, WW2, Cold war, Hitler, Hunger games, ...
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...Differences in Culture Chapter Outline OPENING CASE: McDonald’s in India INTRODUCTION WHAT IS CULTURE? Values and Norms Culture, Society, and the Nation-State The Determinants of Culture SOCIAL STRUCTURE Individuals and Groups Social Stratification Country Focus: Breaking India’s Caste System RELIGIOUS AND ETHICAL SYSTEMS Christianity Islam Country Focus: Islamic Capitalism in Turkey Hinduism Buddhism Confucianism Management Focus: DMG-Shanghai LANGUAGE Spoken Language Unspoken Language EDUCATION CULTURE AND THE WORKPLACE CULTURAL CHANGE FOCUS ON MANAGERIAL IMPLICATIONS Cross-Cultural Literacy Culture and Competitive Advantage SUMMARY CRITICAL THINKING AND DISCUSSION QUESTIONS CLOSING CASE: Wal-Mart’s Foreign Expansion Learning Objectives 1. Know what is meant by the culture of a society. 2. Identify the forces that lead to differences in social culture. 4. Identify the business and economic implications of differences in culture. 5. Understand how differences in social culture influence values in the workplace. 6. Develop an appreciation for the economic and business implications of cultural change. Chapter Summary This chapter begins by introducing the concept of culture. The determinants of culture are identified, which include religion, political philosophy, economic philosophy, education...
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...Introduction Pire Paolo Pasolini was renowned Italian artist who plied the domains of poetry, intellectualism and film and literature with some of his works spanning the High renaissance epoch. Pasolini was notably distinguishable as a journalist, linguist and philosopher among a host other art domains that he pursued in the long yet drastically ended course of his art career. Pasolini was also a newspaper and magazine columnist as well as painter and renowned political figure. Eloit Audrene (2004) notes that Pasolini illustrated a unique and uncommon cultural dynamism in his course towards turning into a highly controversial figure evident through a closer assessment of his works of art. Pasolini was marked by outright disdain for the Bourgeoisie culture and social system. His ideologies tended towards the conceptual tenets and thrust of communism. On the 26th of January 1947 the author wrote a contentious declaration published on the front page of newspaper entitled Liberta, "In our opinion, we think that currently only communism is able to provide a new culture". What heightened the controversy with regards to his political ideological inclinations is that whilst it was evident in his art works that he disdained Feudalism Pasolini was still not a member the Country’s Community Party (PCI) which embraced ideas akin to his. This was contrary to common expectations given his public denouncements of the Bourgeoisie and the entirety of the feudalist social and societal conventions...
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...Miriam R. Lituma Women in Leading Business Dr. Jeana Wirtenberg 02/24/2015 Analysis of a Note on Women and Power The article by Pfeffer “A Note on Women and Power” focuses on how women attain power and how different it is for women to attain power, compared to men. According to the author, women tend to earn less compared to men who have equal qualifications. Women are given occupations and titles that are less paying despite their qualification in comparison to men. The article notes that women are not well represented in the senior management ranks such as CEO and board positions. However, the gender based career discrimination has been declining over the decades, but its persistent raises many questions (Pfeffer 2). The author analyzes the questions that arise due to discrimination of women in work places. One of the most common questions the article addresses is on why women are disadvantaged in career tournaments in organizations. The author binds this question to the fact that power and political skill are bound with success in career. One way that can be used in understanding women’s underrepresentation is exploring the relationship between gender and the power dynamics. The article therefore goes deeper into exploring the relationship between gender and power. The author also notes that there is a difference between the rules for men and women in the game of power. He also looks into what can be done to make the rules different to build...
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...treated fairly. • Marxists argue that the education system plays a key role in disseminating the ideology of the ruling class. • Education acts as a force of oppression for the children of the working classes Key questions (AO1) What do Marxists believe? (AO1) How do Marxist theories apply to the education system? (AO2) What strengths are there to the Marxist view of education system? (AO2) How have Marxist views been criticised by other writers? Summary of key points Marxists see capitalist society as being ruled by the economy. The minority, the ruling class or 'bourgeoisie' rule the majority, namely the workers or 'proletariat'. The bourgeoisie have the wealth and the power to rule. The proletariat are exploited because they are not treated fairly. This is the basis of class inequality. Institutions such as organised religion, the mass media, the political and the education systems all reinforce the ideology that the rich and powerful should control society. They promote an ideology or belief that our society is fair and just and that the proletariat should quietly accept capitalist society. Marxists argue that the education system plays a key role in promoting the ideology of the ruling class. Traditionally, the Labour Party has been associated with Marxist principles. It believes that the interests of the working class should be seen as important. Historically the Labour Party has been...
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...feedback. The responses for the longer essay-style questions are intended to give some idea about how the exam questions might be answered. Again, these are not the only ways to answer such questions but they can be treated as one way of approaching questions of these types. Topic 1 Functionalist and New Right views of the family How have functionalist and New Right thinkers explained family life and the relationship between families and social change? 1 The organic analogy refers to the extended comparison made by functionalists between the human or other living body and society, with the organs of the body equivalent to institutions and structures in society. 2 Primary socialisation refers to the first and most important stage of the socialisation process by which young children absorb the norms and values of their culture, mainly from their parents. Note: make sure your answer explains both ‘primary’ and ‘socialisation’. 3 One way in which the nuclear family is more suited than other types of family to modern industrial society is that it allows for geographical mobility; it is easier to move a nuclear family to a new area for, say, a new job than to move an extended family. A second way is that the division of roles by gender means that the male breadwinner can work long hours in a workplace while his wife cares for the children and home. Note: the word ‘suggest’ in the question indicates that you do not have to provide evidence that your answers...
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...and the collapse of Socialism, Ghodsee states, “How much of their savings had they lost when the banks collapsed and were unable to pay our deposits? They were lucky at first because she had always kept some money in cash between the mattresses” (2011, p. 147). In other words, Ghodsee allows her readers a view of the desperation that transitioning post-Socialist citizens experienced. Furthermore, Ghodsee notes the lack of assistance from the government to provide for their citizens, as they once did under Socialism. However, to note that not all was bad within the transition and that it was bittersweet, Ghodsse states, “No, the Changes had not been easy on them; they barely survived on their little pensions. But after fifty-two years they were still together. Surely there was something worthy in that. Not everything had been a failure,” (2011, P. 148). Ghodsee details that struggles within the transition that individuals face, but also notes a factor within the transition that made it bearable: family. Strong familial ties are depicted within Good Bye, Lenin! The depiction of family within the film supports Ghodsee’s interpretation of familial bonds being needed to make the transition to a post-Socialist society...
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...deviance in terms of explaining crime and or social problems in modern society. This essay is going to examine and asses the usefulness of labelling theory in our understanding of crime and social problems in modern society. This essay is going to firstly look at what labelling theory is and also look at the key writes that have influenced and help to develop the term labelling theory. The essay will then go on to look at empirical research that has been carried out such as Jock Young’s study of marijuana users and their experience of labelling which in turn led to further deviance and also different examples that will help illustrate the key points being put forward in the essay. Finally it will look at some of the criticisms labelling theorists face. This essay will draw information from academic books, websites and articles to illustrate and support the points of few being put forward in the essay. Interactionist generally sees society from the point of view of individuals. They believe that individuals are creative free thinking people who are able to choose their own behaviour and the also believe that behaviour is self-directed based on the interactions we have with one another. The labelling views on deviance is generally grounded in what is now known as labelling theory which emerged in the 1960’s from the work of American sociologist Howard Becker. Labelling theorists are mainly concerned with how and why certain people and actions are labelled as criminal or deviant...
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...The Chicago School, Lombrosian Theory, Positivist and Classical criminology, are discussed. Other disciplines namely Sociology, Psychology, and the Criminal Justice Sector are examined and applied to the broad subject of criminology, to show the network of how this subject came to be recognised as such a discipline. Exposed are main issues that occur for the likes of criminologists and other social scientists when challenged with defining criminology; and the problems that definition’s carry with themselves. This essay will look in to the birth of criminology as a new discipline and how it has evolved in what it is known today as an applied social science. Explanation of what an ‘applied social science’ will be detailed and collectively the answer to the meaning and validity of the label of ‘rendezvous discipline’ will be provided. Topics that criminology is weaved into for instance are Globalisation, Capital Punishment, Serial Killing, Media, and Genocide. Used to demonstrate the importance that this discipline provides, in a range of contexts Media is the focus later in the essay. Criminology can be studied on its own as a subject, and also applied and used in determining why certain acts of criminality occur in society, referring often to patterns in crime using Criminological Statistical Analysis. In the opinion of Maguire et al (2012) ‘the study of the various social practices associated with criminal justice is currently divided into two main areas marked by a combination...
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...situations. Unit abstract: The unit introduces the law of contract, with a particular emphasis on the formation and operation of business contracts. Learners are encouraged to explore the content of these agreements and then develop skills relating to the practical application of business contracts, including offer, acceptance, intention, consideration and capacity. Relevant case law examples will be covered. Learners will consider when liability in contract arises, the nature of the obligations on both sides of the contract, and the availability of remedies when a contract is not fulfilled in accordance with its terms. Additionally, the unit will enable learners to understand how the law of tort differs from the law of contract and examine issues of liability in negligence relating to business and how to avoid it. Learning outcomes |On successful completion of this unit a learner will: |Assessment criteria for pass | |LO1 Understand the essential elements of a valid contract in a |1.1 explain the importance of the essential elements required for...
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