“Oedipus the King” is a play by Sophocles that explores the idea of humans being controlled by their destinies and the gods. The play also looks at the themes of punishment, blindness, and pride.
This essay discusses the use of child soldiers in armed conflict. It argues that, while the use of child soldiers is certainly not ideal, it is often the best option available to children in areas of conflict.
This essay discusses the different types of disguise and how they are used. It also explores the different purposes that disguises can serve, both good and bad.
The essay assesses the degree to which Gillean McCluskey’s study of academic exclusion from secondary schools in Scotland meets the principles of qualitative analysis put forward by Seven MacRae. The study is found to be reliable and valid, providing a valuable insight into the problem of exclusion from school in Scotland.
This essay discusses the nature of ethnic and cultural diversity in the United States, the historical development of this diversity, and the impact that it has had on the country. It also looks to the future of diversity in the United States and argues that it is essential that efforts are made to promote understanding and tolerance between different groups.
“Smoke Signals” is a film directed by Chris Eyre, based on the book by Sherman Alexie with the same name. The story follows the journey of two Native Americans, Victor and Thomas, as they travel from their reservation in Arizona to Seattle to retrieve the ashes of Victor’s father.
The film tackles social and economic issues faced by Native Americans, as well as the pain associated with parent-child relations. It also uses metaphor to explore what it means to be Indian in the modern world.
Alan Lomax was a renowned folklorist, ethnomusicologist, and cultural historian who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of folk music. He was born into a family with a rich musical tradition in 1915, and his father John Lomax was also a renowned folklorist. In 1933, the two men embarked on a folklore project which took them all over the American South collecting songs and stories from the people they met. This work resulted in the publication of several books, including Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads (1934) and American Ballads and Folk Songs (1938).
In 1942, Alan Lomax began working for the Library of Congress’ Archive of American Folk Song where he catalogued and preserved folk music from all over the United States. It was during this time that he made many field recordings of traditional
The Furman v. Georgia case was a landmark Supreme Court decision that struck down all death sentences that had been imposed in the United States up until that point. The Court held that the death penalty was “cruel and unusual punishment” and thus violated the Constitution.
This essay discusses the issues in the organization of McDonald’s business in Australia and the recommendations that may be offered to improve the quality.
The present study sought to evaluate the efficacy of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in preventing depressive relapse. Two randomized controlled clinical trials were conducted to support the efficacy of MBCT in averting depressive relapse. Both trials showed that MBCT was more effective than the control condition in preventing depressive relapse. These findings provide strong empirical support for the efficacy of MBCT in preventing depression.