Applied Science

Examine the ways human nature is represented in the texts by Defoe, Rousseau. How does a particular concept of human nature (or the author’s anthropological conception) affect the fate of human protagonists in the texts written by them? How does the characters’ self-awareness (or lack of it) direct their specific actions and moral choices? What conclusions can you draw from such representations of humanity? Express your understanding of how closely these authors’ views of human existence, potential, and destiny approach your own position on these matters.

Written Assignment 6-1: Applying life transition concepts to the life of a known subject1. Please select the life of a person from history, popular culture or the entertainment industry.2. In a 3-page essay discuss their major life events and identify (and number) how any 10 of the terms from this week’s terms that relate to their life course.3. Within the 3 pages above, identify what one event in your opinion made the most significant difference in that person’s life and why.10 termsage effectage gradesempty nestlife coursesocial clocktransitionsperiod effectage normcohort effectcrowd nest

This assignment requires each student to read Nancy Schepper- Hughes’ (1989) article, “Death Without Weeping: Has Poverty Ravaged Mother Love in Shantytowns of Brazil?”  Based on your reading of the article, each student is required to answer the following questions:According to Nancy Schepper- Hughes, why is there such a high infant mortality rate in Alto, Brazil?According to the women of Alto, why is there such a high infant mortality rate? What narrative do the women tell themselves to rationalize their response andbehaviour towards their children?Are the midwives and traditional healers complicit in the pattern of passive mortal neglect?  How do the midwives justify the advice they give to some of the women in Alto? What is “passive mortal neglect”? Are the civil authoritiescomplicit in the pattern of passive mortal neglect? Explain.Are the city-employed doctors complicit in the pattern of passive mortal neglect? ExplainAccording to Schepper-Hughes, is the Church complicit in the pattern of passive mortal neglect?  How has the narrative the Church has provided to explain the high infant mortality rate changed over the years? If you were tasked with trying to decrease child mortality, what would you do? What cultural narratives would you need to change?  What supports would need to be put into place that did not exist for women in Alto at the time Schepper-Hughes wrote the article.In one sentence, in your own words, describe what you believe is the author’s main argument about a mother’s affection.Select a quotation from the article that you feel is the most significant in terms of capturing the main argument of the author.

Informative Essay on Diversity within the Military and why it is important. It may have some civilian views.

Listen to the following podcast. Title: Stuff you should know Episode: How gender reassignment worksWrite a one-paragraph summary of the content of the episode. Then answer a combination of the following questions in 2 or more pages (12 point font, 1.5 space):-What does this episode teach us about gender and society?-What information is presented?-How was the information gathered?-What is the perspective of the hosts or story-tellers?-In what ways is the episode a commentary on gender and society?-Does the narrative have some historical and/or cultural significance?

Psalm 100 PaperThe assignment will be to write a 4-6 page double spaced paper tracing the evolution of the four translations of Psalm 100, as given in the handout. (3 is the minimum, 5 is the maximum) You will discuss these four topics in your paper (all four):1. Discuss the Meter (free verse vs. long meter, describe the evolution of Psalm 100 into long meter)2. Discuss the Text (compare and contrast the Hebrew bible translation vs the original English translation, poetic English translation, other languages and their possible translations)3. Trace the musical and the biblical history (i.e. how both histories helped form the translation)4. Identify the literary devices (simile, metaphor, imagery, symbolism, etc.)List references. The first paragraph from the handout discusses the “processes at work” and interpretation at play. Let this instruction be your guide to help trace the development of the meter text into the Psalm setting.

Sadgh Guru argues that water has healing and cleansing properties not just for the human body but the earth as well. Support his school of thought

For your initial post, consider the ethical issues related to sales and the values you would like your sales force to embrace. For each value, describe how you would train the salespeople in consistently conducting their sales activities based on these values and how you would evaluate and reward ethical behavio

Essay questionFormatting requirements: double spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch marginsWhat explains Canada’s biodiversity trajectory? How could biodiversity trends be stabilized and improved?It is also important that you analyze the following sub-questions for whatever topic you pick: What do your arguments mean for future projects, environmental management, and sustainable development? What lessons can be learned from failure? How can they be applied to improve environmental outcomes? What barriers exist?Write a persuasive essay which answers the essay question.Conducting the assignment: Your assignment should have a clear argument (or set of related arguments) that directly answers the essay question.Be sure to refer to the course’s reading material, lecture material, and guest lecture perspectives to inform and support your arguments. But it is crucial that you include some novel thinking or synthesis and not just provide a summary of materials.

Performance enhancing drugs have been used by many professional athletes. In a five paragraph essay, discuss three negative effects and consequences associated with using chemical substances to improve performance. Use specific facts and examples about the physical, social, and emotional consequences when giving your answer.