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Isaac Asimov's Foundation and 'Psychohistory'

In 5 pages this essay defines psychohistory and then applies it to Foundation, a science fiction novel by Isaac Asimov. There are...

Harman's Views on Scientific and Moral Reasoning

This paper examines the theories of Gilbert Harman pertinent to scientific and moral reasoning. The author addresses how morality...

The Death of the Earth by J.H. Rosny

An analysis of this French science fiction novel is presented. There are no other sources cited in the bibliography....

Pros and Cons of One Gender Classroom Approaches

In six pages this paper considers the teaching of technology, science, and mathematics in this evaluation of the one gender approa...

Dune by Frank Herbert and 'The Mahdinate'

In five pages this paper examines Dune's theme of the Mahdi or Messiah in this futuristic science fiction tale written by Frank He...

The Wealthy and American Criticism

"aggregate" was benefiting in this period, however, others were flailing desperately in the ever-deepening economic waters just tr...

Machiavelli's Relevance To Modern Political Theory

This paper contends that Machiavelli's collected works laid the foundation for the beginnings of modern political science. This te...

Art v. Science

scientific images art (Beauty in Art and Science, 2005)? Both the scientist and the artist...

How an Employee Can Use Managerial Influence to Get a Promotion

down into four major influencing factors; overcoming communication blockers, looking for win/win opportunities (managing self inte...

Reaction Paper to Taking the Good from the Bad by McArthur

their final portfolio as an example of an "ah-ha" moment in the course" (McArthur, 1999, 46). An example is provided of a Worst A...

Inquiry Based Learning and Elementary School Science

inquiries, the scientific information covered in any particular lesson plan will undoubtedly be remembered long after memorized fa...

The Island of Doctor Moreau and The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

and destiny (Aubrey). While Darwin pictures humanity as consistently evolving toward more intelligence and reason, Huxleys take on...

A Review of Research Evaluating Green Tea Extract

A careful review of the experimental design and the potential motivations of the researchers is always wise. Otherwise the impact...

Forensic Science and DNA Testing

RFLP is no smaller than a quarter, while with PCR Analysis the sample can be no bigger than a few skin cells. This seemingly insi...

Women and Men in the Sciences: Is There Any Difference in Ability?

cant say for certain, simply because women arent given the same opportunities as men to find out for sure. Women and Opportunities...

Psychology and the Importance of Facts

always right is besides the point. If one is to define science or even social science in this case, would one see it as fallible? ...

The Use of Statistics in Behavioral Sciences

This 20 page paper discusses how behavioral scientists use statistics. The writer reviews three journal articles that discuss stud...

Octavia Butler's Dawn, Xinogenesis

In five pages this science fiction novel is examined in terms of the relationships between genetically altered aliens and the huma...

New Science and Leadership

positive structural growth. Wheatley begins with the assertion that it is possible to determine a simpler means of management if...

Seriously Considering Education in the U.S.

In ten pages an emphasis upon science and mathematics is featured in this U.S. public education consideration of 'borders and fron...

Political Writings of Jean Jacques Rousseau

In eight pages this paper examines the political writings of Jean Jacques Rousseau in a consideration of On the Social Contract, T...

TV Series The X Files

In seven pages this paper discusses the adventure, thriller, and science fiction genres encompassed by The X Files TV series. Six...

Theology and Philosophy Questions

In six pages this paper discusses some student posed questions on philosophy and theology with science and natural harmony conside...

Voodoo Science by Robert Park

In five pages Voodoo Science by Robert Park is summarized and analyzed. There are no other sources listed....

Global Civilization and Muslim Contributions

In eight pages this paper discusses how Muslim cultures have contributed to the world in a consideration of geography, medicine, s...

'Real Science and Social Scientific Research

In ten pages this report defines real science and whether or not social scientific research successfully qualifies. Five sources ...

The Sane Positivist A Biography of Edward L. Thorndike by Geraldine Joncich

the first name that typically comes to mind is Edward Lee Thorndike. Considered one of the leading educators in the field of psyc...

Psychology and Human Diversity

In six pages the psychology science is examined in a consideration of the importance of human diversity. Two sources are cited in...

RN v. BSN and Nursing Trends in Education

In five pages the field of nursing is examined within the context of the growing significance of higher education and advocates th...

Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien and the Creation of Terror

In six pages Tolkien's science fiction fantasy is examined in terms of how the author generated terror throughout the novel. Seve...