Thomas Frank's "What's the matter with Kansas?"

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/14/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « America that was presented to all the Americans was indeed a reality. evolution of the US-politics: this is what American political life is all about ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Great Backlash: A legitimization through biased representations. The patent predominance of the cultural war in American politics. The political negligence of the economic issues and its consequences. What does Kansas look like...»

Identity sags in transition

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Case study   |   12/18/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « has been described as the reality of ghetto life. Smith), means that prison is a reality facing many with the 1940 s pachucos, Mexican-American youths who ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The act of sagging and its evolution out of prison culture.. Sagging as a direct response to the socio-cultural experience of modern day African-American communities. . The book Dress Codes by Ruth Rubinstein.. The gangsta rap style...»

Individual identity and global information. The global village (Mac Luhan)

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/25/2007   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « spreading of American way of life and consumption In recent years for example American products have egalitarian image of a global village obscures reality. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Media and information flows provided by ICTs . A huge digital environment which offers space for competing ideas . Marshall Mc Luhan's 'global village'. End of the 'given identity' fears and withdrawals: Individuals have to cope with...»

Asking questions about the popular sphere, media and democracy.

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « media conglomerates, particularly in North American society, which associate ourselves to a geographical reality: this is sphere, part of the life sphere is of ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Editorial notes. The colapse of daily newspapers: A sign that democracy is in trouble. Historical importance of newspapers or print journalism. Examining the issues. The bool Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media by Edward...»

Who's the Fairest One of All?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Research papers   |   04/09/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « of correctly displaying true to life illustrations of to the crime dramas and reality television, the are not culturally exclusive to North American society as ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Society's perception of crime . The entertainment side of the media . Crime control policy . Sensationalist reporting and distressed citizens . Journalistic emphasis placed upon crimes . Conclusion. References....»

Sustainable development, oil and the future: the trilogy

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   18 pages
Document abstract : « Two important American economists, William Nordhaus and James Thus, the life of non-renewable resources should are often removed from everyday reality and have ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Public and private actors of the development model.. The State: Unique effective party in market externalities, thus responsible for sustainable development.. Limited liability of the State: The role of non-governmental organisms in...»

Amelia Mary Earhart (1897-1937): Soaring through stereotype

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   07/14/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « potential, and was set to make the best of her life. Holden, Henry M. American Women of Flight Pilots and Pioneers. Amelia Earhart - The Myth and the Reality. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Amelia's charecter.. Family.. Education.. Marriage to publisher George Palmer Putnam . Amelia wanted to justify all the attention she received for her cross-Atlantic venture. . Teaching position at Purdue...»

Re-Africanization and the popularity of the Brazilian Samba

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « to push nearly every aspect of life to almost de Janeiro, 1840-1917." Journal of Latin American Studies 28 Daniel J.. African Myth and Black Reality in Bahian ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Brazil's portrait.. Plantations - not the only spheres of influence.. A diverse and multi-faceted process of appreciation and acculturation.. Modern Brazil.. The earliest forms of samba.. The practice and dance expression of...»

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