Essays on Performing Arts Literature Reviews

Each of the female writers sprang from different backgrounds but with common denominator: all are women and they have experienced marginalization – Marjane Satrapi is a Muslim from Iran, bell hooks is a Black American and Silvia Federici is Italian.... .... ... ... Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel Persepolis is an autobiographical account of her life in Iran from age six to fourteen and having experienced the Islamic Revolution in 1979....

For instance, learning that a life in a desert is a harsh, dangerous and unforgiving is what one would get from watching the Patrick Swayze movie Steel Dawn.... Though common knowledge, I would not pride myself I.... ... ... much informed on the harsh realities faced by the few inhabitants in a desert environment, the harsh climate, the dangerous terrain, the sweltering sun are the only few mentions that linger when the subject is in question. ...

at that time when it The paper "Island in the Sun" is a good example of a movie review on visual arts and film studies.... This island is surrounded by and has beautiful sceneries.... The events take place in the eve of an election period.... The center of attention is about a black male with an eye of a....

The paper 'Theories of Structured and Semi-Structured Interviews' is a provoking example of the literature review on sociology.... The paper 'Theories of Structured and Semi-Structured Interviews' is a provoking example of the literature review on sociology.... Quantitative research refers to research that describes phenomena in numbers and measures, instead of words, on other hand; qualitative research refers to research that describes the phenomena in terms of words instead of numbers or measures....

The paper "Implementation of Work-Based Learning and Improvement of Quality in Healthcare Facilities" is a good example of a literature review on management.... The paper "Implementation of Work-Based Learning and Improvement of Quality in Healthcare Facilities" is a good example of a literature review on management....

The paper 'Game Marketing through Online Community ' is an exciting example of a marketing literature review.... The paper 'Game Marketing through Online Community ' is an exciting example of a marketing literature review.... Game Marketing Through Online Community literature review The community is a fundamental aspect concerning the social thought....

This literature review "Pros and Cons of eLearning" focuses on technological advancement that has led to e-learning which is being integrated into the institutions of higher learning.... The world is transitioning from traditional ways of learning to electric learning due to its increased efficiency....

Safety Not Guaranteed: Prompt 1- Review [Course] Safety Not Guaranteed “Wanted: Somebody to go back in time with me.... This is not a joke.... P.... .... Box 91 Ocean View, WA 99393.... You'll get paid after we get back.... Must bring your own weapons.... ... ... ... Safety not guaranteed.... I have only done this once before (French, 2012)....

"The Movie American Sniper Celebrates Chris Kyle" paper focuses on the movie that brings to light the outstanding skill of one of the American Navy Seals who participated in the Iraq war.... The movie reflects the story of Chris Kyle, who is renowned as the most dangerous sniper in American history....

Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage, a book written by Alfred Lansing, represents the unfortunate story of the failure of an expedition by Ernest Shackleton with plans to cross the Antarctic continent in the year 1994.... Ice floes had drowned the ship in the middle of.... ... ... Although the crew survived, the story reflects the struggle that the crew members had to undergo before they could safely return to their homeland....

This paper details a critical review and personal assessment about the book: Rebel Youth: 1960s Labor Unrest, Young Workers, and New Leftists in English Canada.... Each chapter separately addresses the issue and highlights the causes, effects, and interplay between different movements.... ... ... ...

The main research questions are: What is the author's background?... For what audience is this book written for?... How accurate is this book?... What is the author's main idea/thesis?... This research is also being carried out to determine the purpose and briefly summarize the contents of the book....

The reporter describes books as the greatest treasure of information.... Be it is an information on a man, class, nation, society or time; books form the most efficient and most productive manifestations to learn about myriad facts and facets of life.... ... ... ... As regards the books pertaining to history, they are more valuable as it records the events of the past and present before the future generations....

The paper analyzes the "Takes a Village and Other Lessons Children Teach Us" book by Hillary Rodham Clinton.... One of the book's main ideas is the collective responsibility of the village, signifying the nation's role to the development of a dependent child.... .... ... ... The effectiveness of Clinton's approach, however, depends upon the type of the vital factors included in such a proposal....

This review discusses the different approaches and theoretical applications of HRD, it seems that the future of HRD is in the safe hands of professionals who have provided the functions of HRD through principles-based theories relevant in the current global environment.... ... ... ... Professional recognition of human resource development as a separate entity from HR is still elusive....

This paper ''Software Design Specification'' defines the sales management system, the specific information regarding the expected input, output and functions that are aimed at meeting the purpose of the the system.... This document is to be used by the software designers to meet each mile-stone and deliver reliable and efficient software to meet the user needs....

The paper "How My Personal Development Goals Have Been Natured" discusses that once the project planning is completed, a very well and diverse manner in which to address the unaccomplished goals should be clearly identified in a broken down form of steps so as to be sure to attain them.... ... ... ...

' is a thrilling example of human resources literature review.... In the modern age, there has been a sea change in the demographic pattern of the workforce because of globalization, an increasingly dynamic market, higher competition and economic recession.... Corporations across the world have seen an increase in the diversity of their staff....

The paper 'Human Resource Management in Local and Multinational Companies in Hong Kong' is a worthy example of human resources literature review.... literature Review: Comparing human resource management in multinational companies in Hong Kong, and HRM in Hong Kong local companies....

The literature review "Has Globalization Increased Inequality" states that there are many thoughts on globalization, with some arguing in its favor, while others gainsay it.... Those who gainsay globalization, argue, not to the effect that it does not exist.... ... ... ... It is important to note that the inequality in income which is perpetuated by globalization also has its underpinning in inequality in industrial development and technological advancement....

Name Instructor Task Date Book review “Memoirs of a Shopping Addict” Introduction The book, “Memoirs of a Shopping Addict” was written to suit its title in explaining the reminiscing moments of an individual with a problem in shopping.... Avis Cardella, a former model, explains in this book the horrors that may be encountered in the act of shopping....

The purpose of the following report is to critically analyze a book entitled "George B.... McClellan and Civil War History" written by Thomas J.... Rowland.... Specifically, the writer of the review attempts to investigate the role of George B.... McClellan's figure in the Civil War.... ... ... ...

This literature review "Barriers to Participation in Physical Activity Within the Early Years" focuses on the health benefits that accrue from an active physical lifestyle in the early life of a child are undisputed.... Physical activity is a vital component in a child as it promotes development....

The author of the book report "Traditional Guest Cycle in Hotel Management Front Office Operations" explains that pre-arrival is the first stage of the traditional guest cycle and it involves guests choosing the hotel and reservation.... The second stage is the arrival of the guest.... ... ... ... The third stage is occupancy where the front office staff coordinates guest services....

The paper "Criticism of Strategy as Practice" is an outstanding example of a management literature review.... Often, these researchers have embarked on developing theories and using empirical studies to explain this concept.... Because of these efforts, over time there has been a development....

The notion on which psychotherapy treatment is based emphasises integrating the methods with spiritual values to the client, with regard to their mental health.... ... ... On the other hand, religious treatment is based on the understanding that religious beliefs of people concerning reality, act as a means to improve the conditions of the clients....

Documentary films are based on the endeavor to document reality by portraying some aspects of reality on the screen.... Documentary films are made with purpose of capturing some aspect of real life and presenting them for viewing by the public.... ... ... ... Watching these movies serve the purpose of making the educational system more effective alongside the lessons learnt by reading books....

Martin Scorcese's "Gangs of New York" was a masterpiece of cinematic artistry, and brought to life a subculture and a time that is little covered in the movies.... Most of the movies covering the Civil War refer to the battles at the Mason-Dixon line or into the South, from "Gone With The Wind" in 1939 to "Glory," featuring the black Massachusetts division under the leadership of Colonel Robert Shaw, played by Matthew Broderick (1989). ...

The book A Civil Action (written in 1996) is classified under the non-fiction category of literary works.... The book has been written in the form of a novel, which depicts a case of water contamination in Woburn during the 1980s.... .... ... ... Book Review – A Civil Action Resume of the Book The book A Civil Action (written in 1996) is classified under the non-fiction category of literary works....

Thousands of books retelling that darkest era of human civilization, and horrified gory of the holocaust which the world witnessed have been already recorded and re-recorded in forms of chronicle, testimonies, documentaries, novels, poetry and scholarly write ups.... ... ... ... Such is the impact of the holocaust that mankind can talk in support of it or express their disgust but can never ignore the incident in human history....

Mean Streets Mean streets is an American crime movie produced and directed by Martin Scorsese.... Scorsese wrote the script play in collaboration with Mardik Martin.... Staring in the movie are Hollywood stars Harvey Keitel and Robert De Niro.... ... ... ... Warner Bros released the film in October 1973 and, it earned a selection in the US National Film Registry for been the best cultural and aesthetic film of the century (Martin, & Scorsese, 1973)....

It presents a son who is devoted to sacrifice for her mother, despite the many challenges that he encounters.... It is a charming story that has a combination of tenderness (Berghahn, 2005).... The.... ... ... The reunion of the long separation leads to awkward re-acclimation, which very few films would explore....

In the essay 'TV Series Chuck' the author analyzes an action comedy spy drama about Chuck Bartowski who is an average computer whiz guy.... The twist of the story began when Chuck received an encoded email message from an old college friend who is an agent of the Central Intelligence Agency or CIA....

The review "Three Questions to a Writing Junky by William Burroughs" focuses on the critical analysis of the writing Junky by William Burroughs from the perspective of three specific questions.... The story jumps at the reader for the unconventional and controversial nature of its subject matter....

The technological innovations advanced by Cameron included the ability to render the Pandoran CGI environment onto live 3-D action shots while the actors were performing using special cameras.... James Cameron has created a new path for cinema nowadays.... The paper "Critique Of The Film Avatar" discusses the innovations in filmmaking techniques, storytelling, and technological expression that make 'Avatar' a revolutionary film that will lead to a transformation in future cinema....

For example, while the minister's veil is seen as disturbing and bothersome within the church service and while performing a wedding ceremony, it is found to be comforting during the funeral ceremony and for those experiencing hard times.... The paper 'The Minister's Black Veil' seeks to evaluate a puzzling story about the masks everyone wears as a means of hiding secret sin....

The aim of the paper is to explain the hypothesis of different models and theories on innovation and to focus on the fact that how innovation is important for the organization.... By doing continuous innovation, Google is regarded as the most innovative company in the world.... ... ... ... The learning of organizational change or creativity has obtained a significant amount of consideration from scholars over the years....

This literature review "Advertising: Images, Industry, and Audience" presents an advertisement that involves publicizing a product, an event, or an idea.... Advertising: Images, Industry and Audience Journalism, Mass Media and Communication Introduction Advertisement, as defined by Julian (2002), is a form of communication specifically used to persuade or encourage people to continue performing an action or change to a new action....

This literature review "Hydraulic Service System - Incidence of Pipe Water Connection Contamination in Buildings" discusses water as an important component in sustaining human life.... The structure of the police is aimed at performing roles like routine patrol, quick response in case of call, and arrest of criminal and following up investigations where necessary....

This literature review "The Impact of Technology on the Record and Music Business" discusses the changes in technology that have really had a great impact on the music industry, even though there was a preference for the recorded music, this has declined and the trend will grow stronger.... The major parties/participants in the industry include musicians who are responsible for composing and also performing music; companies as well as professionals creating and selling the recorded music for instance the music publishers, the ones responsible for presentation of music performance that is live e....

The individual should neither feel impatient nor seek credit while performing these tasks.... Maxwell, the New York Times bestselling author.... The foreword for the 10th anniversary edition of the book has been written by Stephen R.... Covey, a.... ... ... Generally, the paper 'The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C Maxwell" is a great example of a management book report....

This literature review "A Marxist Understanding of the Economic Crisis" discusses the Marxist interpretation of capital accumulation that is both relevant and insightful with regards to the historical progression of economics as well as the application that is exhibited within the current paradigm....

The paper "Banking in Emerging Markets in the Aftermath of Global Financial Crisis" is a wonderful example of a literature review on macro and microeconomics.... The paper "Banking in Emerging Markets in the Aftermath of Global Financial Crisis" is a wonderful example of a literature review on macro and microeconomics.... 2012, Political Risk and Some Other Factors Causing Non-performing Loans in Pakistan: An Empirical Study of Pakistani Commercial Banks, University of Technology, Malaysia....

This report "Financial Statement Analysis in Kingfisher Plc" explains the importance of a regulatory framework for companies producing financial reports in the international context.... The report criticizes the provisions of significant accounting standards to transactions in the financial statements....

In the aforementioned context, mathetic is defined as marking/performing/creating identity via language (Kachru, Kachru, & Nelson (Eds.... This review "Implications of World English and Quote Paradigm for Language Teaching" states as a result of its geographical spread, English functions as a communicative tool not only for native to non-native, native-to-native but also as a tool for meaningful interactions among the native speakers....

The paper "Strаtеgiс and Sustаinаblе Ассоunting" is a great example of a literature review on finance and accounting.... The paper "Strаtеgiс and Sustаinаblе Ассоunting" is a great example of a literature review on finance and accounting.... ?Guide to organisation design: Creating high-performing and adaptable enterprises....

The paper "Impact of Recent Specific External Environmental Change" is a great example of a literature review on management.... The paper "Impact of Recent Specific External Environmental Change" is a great example of a literature review on management.... In addition, a poorly performing organization aiming to realize 25% profit in the short-term is highly unlikely....

This literature review "Violence Prevention Campaigns" looks at violence prevention campaigns, how the relationship between violence and gender is presented in every campaign, and the theories used in each campaign.... It seeks to reduce crime and promote justice through performing and communicating evidence based study to inform practice and policy....

The distributors Buena Vista Pictures Distribution released this Action, Drama and Thriller kind movie, Enemy Of State, on November 20, 1998.... Tony Scott directed the movie and David Marconi wrote the storyline.... The film cast included predominantly Will Smith as Robert Clayton Dean, Gene Hackman as Edward 'Brill' Lyle, Zavitz as Jason Lee And Jon Voight as Thomas Brian Reynolds....

Sixty years have passed but still there are numerous debates on the magnitude of the Holocaust.... However, the huge atrocities committed have surpassed the techniques the Nazis employed to rationalize their needs.... ... ... Review of the Book Jewish Enemy by Jeffrey Herf.... Sixty years have passed but still there are numerous debates on the magnitude of the Holocaust....