Essays on Performing Arts Literature Reviews

ost of the video quality metrics standards that have been proposed in the literature make one assumption that there is availability of reference signal that is undistorted.... Masking is then implemented by performing normalisation of the channel errors using the stimulus dependent visibility thresholds (which is equivalent to those that are found in still image quality assessment quality metrics)....

These traits were present in folklore and early literature which represented universal forms that could be used to channel emotions and experiences.... In some literature rebel archetypes have loyal streaks or special position and stature in society which they still hold on to as a bargaining chip in their rebellious quests (Partridge 189).... Technology has transformed how literature is accessed and utilized to more diverse and interactive platforms....

This paper "Masterpiece of Kate Chopin" presents the magnum opus 'The Awakening' (1899) by Kate Chopin, which is viewed as the leading piece of literature has been created within a feminist perspective.... The Awakening Kate Chopin (1850-1904) is one of the most influential feminist novelists of late 19th century, who first time penned down, in the history of English literature, the sensitive issue related to social and emotional freedom of women folk.... The present study aims to examine and analyze her magnum opus “The Awakening” (1899), which is viewed as the leading piece of literature has been created within feminist perspective....

The essay 'The Destruction of Content in The Metamorphosis' looks at Franz Kafka's novella The Metamorphosis, which is a classic in the genre of experimental symbolic fiction that arose in the early 20th century.... The protagonist of the story is the personification of the deadening of the soul....

Even so, her psychological approach and her heedful use of language ensure an extraordinary plot and inset stories that make the whole piece of literature a good read.... This makes it a great piece of literature because it does not confirm to the normal forms of realism and naturalism that several authors employ....

In literature, a 'reliable narrator' is a character who presents the characterization in a manner that could be identified with.... The focal point of this paper 'A Novel by Fae Moyenne Ng' is to evaluate and find out the authenticity of Leila as a reliable narrator in the text Bone: A Novel by Fae Moyenne Ng....

This study declares that the author carries the readers from the shrines of Crete to high-rise buildings in modern cities, and discovering Greek myths in various unanticipated domains, such as the Bible, psychoanalytic accounts, Arabic literature, and so on.... The author carries the readers from the shrines of Crete to high-rise buildings in modern cities, and discovering Greek myths in various unanticipated domains, such as the Bible, psychoanalytic accounts, Arabic literature, and so on....

The paper "Walt Whitman, Known as the Poet of Democracy" discusses that writing when America and its philosophers like Emerson and Thoreau were trying to eradicate the lingering influences of Europe, Whitman radically defined and constructed a national identity for America.... ... ... ... Un-assuming as he is in celebration of himself, he calls up the readers to assume the same: 'And what I assume you shall assume....

ostmodern literature is characterized by reliance on fragmentation, paradox, and questionable narrators.... Postmodern works are a reaction against what is currently referred to as open-mindedness thinking and current approaches to literature (Richard 19).... These works question distinctions between high and low culture through the use of pastiche (the combination of subjects and genres not previously deemed fit for literature).... he New York Trilogy is post-modern and a sequence from the modernly enticed literature of Chandler....

The paper "Group Dynamics" is an outstanding example of a management literature review.... The paper "Group Dynamics" is an outstanding example of a management literature review.... performing is the concluding phase.... In the meeting, we strategically devised new ways of performing.... This helped the group a great deal in performing even better....

The recent explosion of scholarly literature covering various aspects of leading and managing people is one logical outcome of this complexity.... eadership is an exceptionally complex phenomenon: the recent explosion of scholarly literature covering various aspects of leading and managing people is one logical outcome of this complexity.... Although this definition of leadership allows the reader to grasp the essence of leadership, it is only one of the numerous of definitions that have been proposed in the existing literature (Northhouse, 2004)....

The author of this literature review "The Identity of 'Britishness' amongst Northern British Asians" describes the historical perspective of the integration of the South Asian community into the modern British society and its growth pangs while in a state of transformation from a racial minority subject to ridicule and oppression in the past, to the present.... National Identity amongst Foreign Nationals in the UK Background This literature review focuses on the British citizens of foreign origin with special emphasis on the Asians living in Britain....

The paper reviews the position of the United States vis-a-vis other global powers like Russia and China which have supported the Assad regime and led to continued hostilities.... The paper reviews the position taken by the top powers and the United States' actions and actions in relation to the war and its implications for the larger region at large.... The paper reviews the position of the United States vis-a-vis other global powers like Russia and China which have supported the Assad regime and led to continued hostilities....

The paper 'Creativity in the Workplace' is a convincing example of human resources literature review.... The paper 'Creativity in the Workplace' is a convincing example of human resources literature review.... literature Review2.... The company rewards its top-performing employees hence encouraging their creativity....

The effects of physical activity on the various age-related changes in the body have been reported in the literature, including the effects on cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, diseases, respiratory capacity, cognitive disorders and even psychological functioning.... She goes to report that “ people in their 50s notice more aches and pains after performing the same activities that were painless in their 40s, and those in their 60s can't do as much as they did in their 50s”....

'Postcolonial literature' has become very popular in recent times.... Several of the debates among scholars of postcolonial literature focus on which national authors or literary works can be rightly included in the postcolonial standard.... These perspectives share the purpose of exploring unbalanced power relationships as shown in cultural works such as literature, art, music, film, etc.... It is also significant to recognize that not all scholars of postcolonial literature are literary intellectuals....

This paper "Hollywood's China Doll - Dragon Lady Syndrome" focuses on the depiction of Chinese women in Hollywood films.... The author of this thesis contends that Hollywood filmmakers are responsible for creating the image of Chinese women in American films and that the depiction continues today....

This literature review "The Role of Grand Parents in the Life of Their Grand Children" discusses the vital role of grandparents in the lives of grandchildren.... They play many roles in their lives like they are baby sitters as well as the helper consultant and supporter in the worst circumstances....

The paper "How Women of Desperate Housewives Are Stereotyped" notes such shows attract the audience, underpin the community's perception of the western culture enticing them to be more patriotic.... The stereotypes in the show appear because the TV industry always looked down upon women.... .... ...

This paper discusses the novel "Desirable Daughters" that belongs to that genre of American literature which deals with issues of immigrant life and cultural assimilation.... The novel Desirable Daughters belongs to that genre of American literature which deals with issues of immigrant life and cultural assimilation.... Modern South Asia literature in English.... Encyclopedia of Feminist literature....

This movie review "Animé and Cyberpunk: Armitage III & Animatrix" sheds some light on the role of cyborgs and post-humanity.... The report also examines the role of technology in shaping our identity with reference to Armitage III & Animatrix movies.... ... ... ... Technology is increasingly becoming part of humanity....

The paper "Public Accountability and Current Mode of Governance" reports public sector as compared to the private sector has been marred by negative claims such as low productivity, less accountability, bureaucracy, and inadequate customer-centered focus.... ... ... ... To overcome such challenges in the public sector, various governments embarked on a reform mission so as to embrace a new public management system (NPM) where efficiency is the order of the day....

The following literature review "Women Solidarity" is focused on the writings that deals with women social issues.... As the author puts it, The Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master's House by Audre Lorde addresses some of the discriminatory issues affecting women.... ... ...

La Celestina by Fernando de Rojas is a piece of Golden Age literature from Spain which duly reflects the society of those times.... "Parker cautions against interpretations of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Spanish literature that emphasize bold rebellion against the status quo: 'For every instance in which the theme of freedom appears in Spanish literature of the 16th and 17th cenutries as praise of the natural life, there are ninety-nine in which it appears as a question of moral discipline....

This literature review "Indonesian Nationalism and the Development of the Indonesian Language" discusses nationalism that has several definitions, but it is generally the increasing people's desire to determine their individual identity, destiny, and lifestyle for themselves.... So modern Indonesian, also, basks in the radiance of prestige that adheres to the Indonesian language from centuries of its use in aboriginal administration, as well as court arts. ...

om/arts/critics/television/2012/06/25/120625crte_tel evision_nussbaum ... This review "HBO's The Newsroom and its Critics" is dedicated to the newsroom, one of the American TV series.... This television series depicts a series of events that happen behind the scenes in newsrooms and the creator uses the fictional Atlantic Cable News channel to reveal some of these events....

Through the above definition, Mintzberg aims to offer an explanation for the methods used by managers in order to decide on critical organizational issues.... In the definition of Mintzberg.... ... ... In accordance with Mintzberg (1998) the manager when acting as a craftsman, he ‘senses rather than analyzes' (Mintzberg, 1988, p....

The paper "Impact of Effective Employer Branding on Recruitment and Selection Processes" is a good example of a literature review on human resources.... It was further gathered that the emerging literature on employer branding has been heavily drawn on marketing theories associated with consumer brand equity.... The paper will assess key literature associated with employer branding and develop understanding regarding role of employer brand in attracting and retaining talents in an organisation. ...

Additionally, this approach will make use of both local and international film festivals and educational markets in the country and lastly, media and arts centres across the country.... The paper "Drug and Alcohol Scene in Wollongong - High Documentary Film " is an outstanding example of a social science movie review....

The paper 'Project Management Techniques among Medium-Sized Construction Firms in China' is an affecting example of a management literature review.... The paper 'Project Management Techniques among Medium-Sized Construction Firms in China' is an affecting example of a management literature review.... Figure 1: Investments in the Chinese Construction Industry: Blue Stands for Fixed Asset, Red Stands for GDP of the Construction Industry and White Stands for the Value the Construction Industry Gained from 2001-2006 (Figures in Millions of Renmbi)Source: Presentation by Zhao, Hi during the IIEPM Conference in Beijing, July, 12, 2007Chapter 2: literature Review2....

Kai together with his friends watches him practicing some martial arts on the roof of them.... The author analyzes the "China Boy" novel that talks about an American born son of a refugee Shanghainese family called Kai Ting.... The family of Kai Ting finally settles in San Francisco after ending an odyssey across both friendly and unfriendly terrain....

Based on the previous researches and along with some important and essential statistics, the literature review for this chapter has been formed.... his chapter forms the literature review for this research.... This chapter has dealt with the main literature on the topic of self esteem....

Story reviews ... The goal of this paper is to review a few short stories written by Daniel Quinn, Tobias Wolff, and Kurt Vonnegut.... The paper briefly discusses the plot, characters and the idea behind each story.... Moreover, the writer reveals his personal thoughts on the stories....

literature REVIEW 6 ... literature Related to Medias and Genders 6 ... literature REVIEW ... literature Related to Medias and Genders ... The study 'The Statue of Female in Movie Industry in China' is about the new century female image in China....

The paper thus reviews a book called face to face which is useful in terms of teaching and learning the English language.... The paper thus reviews a book called face to face which is useful in terms of teaching and learning the English language. ... This paper ''The Book Face to Face '' tells that Article review plays an important role in terms of creating an understanding of an article....

The paper "Strategic Management and Its Importance in Abu Dhabi Police" is a good example of a literature review on management.... The paper "Strategic Management and Its Importance in Abu Dhabi Police" is a good example of a literature review on management.... Strategic management improves organizational performance and is an important aspect of organizations....

The realms of linguistics and semiotics have been well researched and the literature is full of diverse view son the issue.... As Ryder(2004) explains using appropriate literature support, " Linguistic and Cultural Semiotics is a branch of communication theory that investigates sign systems and the modes of representation that humans use to convey feelings, thoughts, ideas, and ideologies.... Semiotic analysis is rarely considered a field of study in its own right, but is used in a broad range of disciplines, including art, literature, anthropology, sociology, and the mass media....

Set in post-apartheid South Africa, J.... M.... Coetzee's Booker prize winning novel Disgrace (first published in 1999) tells the story of David Lurie, a white, 52-year-old twice-divorced adjunct professor of communications at Cape Technical University (formerly Cape Town University College), who thinks, that ''for a man of his age, 52, divorced, he has, to his mind, solved the problem of sex rather well....

In conclusion, it is important to note the selected book reviews address almost the same issues.... The aim is to provide an in depth review into three books.... They all communicate different messages but they are very important to the historical events.... They are carefully written to ensure that readers get a chance to understand the current countries....

The essay reviews chapters 13 and 14 of the book Agricultures Ethical Horizon by Robert Zimdahl and chapters 8 and 11 of Food Politics: What Everyone Needs to Know by Robert Paarlberg Book – Agriculture's Ethical Horizon by Robert L.... This book report "Agricultures Ethical Horizon by Robert Zimdah and Food Politics" focuses on the chapters thirteen and fourteen of the book "Agricultures Ethical Horizon" written by Robert Zimdahl and chapters eight and eleven of "Food Politics: What Everyone Needs to Know" book....

he essay critically reviews the experiences revealed by both Colin Barrett and Walter Benjamin in their recent study named “Young Skins.... This work "Young Skins" describes the experience Barrett by exploring his way regarding how a city can frame the inhabitant or the employees working within it....

The review "Assessing the Outcomes of Generation Y Customers Loyalty" focuses on the critical analysis of the dynamics and elements that influence loyalty and satisfaction of Generation Y through a search of the existing literature.... Therefore, it is imperative to study the dynamics and elements that influence loyalty and satisfaction of the Generation Y through a search of the existing literature. ... Therefore, it is imperative to identify the gap in the existing literature to identify if the same factors influence the satisfactory rates among the young customers or the generation Y....

The paper 'Why the Division of Labour within the Workplace Is So Controversial' is a valuable example of human resources literature review.... he great multiplication of production of the different arts in the context of division of labour results in uniform opulence that goes beyond the lowest ranks of society....

The paper "Semiotics and Identity: Ad text Analysis" is a perfect example of a literature review on marketing.... The paper "Semiotics and Identity: Ad text Analysis" is a perfect example of a literature review on marketing.... he University of Texas at Austin, 2013, College of Liberal arts: Semiotics and Identity Construction, Available from: [Accessed 4 April 2014] ...

In other jurisdictions, as a general principle, directors as such are not entitled to compensation for performing services ordinarily attached to their office, unless the articles of association or the by-laws expressly so provide or a contract is expressly made in advance.... This review discusses the problem of corporate crime has often been seen as a concrete manifestation of a capitalist society that both implicitly and explicitly validates the survival-of-the-fittest theme....

Evaluate performance After managing the constraint, it is important to look at how the constraint is performing with the fixes put in place.... The author of this book report "The Theory of Constraints and Bottlenecks by James Cox" states that 'The Goal', in its simplest form, is based on making effective and informed decisions....

Basically, a 'robot' is a reprogrammable, multifunctional machine intended to move material, tools, parts or particular devices through a variety of engineered motions for performing various tasks.... asically, a ‘robot' is a reprogrammable, multifunctional machine intended to move material, tools, parts or particular devices through a variety of engineered motions for performing various tasks....

Stakeholders, who are concerned with the organization's wider economic and social impacts, as well as those responsible for making sure that investments are performing financially, demand more and better financial information.... This paper seeks to discuss the importance of materiality in the auditing context, as well as to assess the secrecy of materiality levels used by auditors....

This literature review "Obama Care and Contraceptive Policy" presents views and concerns raised regarding Obama's health care policy.... In addition, it helps to determine if the implemented policy is performing well.... It is unfortunate that other concerns of national significance arose in the midst of solving another national issue....

Based on characters and events from L.... Frank Baum's collection of stories centered around the land of Oz, Gregory Maguire's Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West transforms a children's fantasy story into a multilayered and much darker postmodern meditation on both the nature of evil and the effect that propaganda has on how ideological perspectives are inculcated (Vella)....