Essays Tagged: "openness"

Why is Vatican II so significant in the modern church?

ecumenical council recognized by the Roman Catholic church, which became the symbol of the church's openness to the modern world. The council was announced by Pope John XXIII on January 25, 1959, and ...

(2 pages) 74 0 3.4 Oct/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Christianity

Healthcare Case Study Analysis OVERVIEW: Faith Community Hospital is a broadly diversified supplier of healthcare needs to their community

ment. The religious heritage and commitment of Faith Community to the public is well know, and this openness attracts a wide variety of stakeholders - Board of Directors, staff, patients, as well as f ...

(5 pages) 2138 8 3.6 May/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

"Wyrd " by Sue Gough .Discusses numerous ideas and is not exclusively about just this novel

thevillage folk. She continued to practice Viking religion in subtle ways, andencouraged spiritual openness, as opposed to the dogmatic teachings of thetime, vesting confidence and a sense of worth i ...

(5 pages) 33 0 5.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Organizational Behavior at Lewis & Lewis P.C.

ng is well harmonized with the surroundings. However, it gives guests the impression of dignity and openness.Directly inside the main entrance to Lewis & Lewis is a small but welcoming lobby, with ...

(19 pages) 468 0 2.8 Dec/1996

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

"Money follows Greed", about Cannery Row by John Steinbeck. The qualities that make a good person, do not necessarily make a successful one.

nery Row by John Steinbeck, a character named Doc states, "The things we admire in men, generosity, openness, honesty, understanding, and feeling are the concomitants of failure in our system, and tho ...

(2 pages) 40 0 3.0 Nov/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Was perestroika doomed from the outset?

glasnost was a major factor in perhaps why perestroika was doomed to fail. It introducedclarity and openness to a system, which thrived upon secrecy. "The Soviet system thrivedon three pillars, ideolo ... ev and perestroika with immediately with an insurmountable setof problems. The results from the new openness gained through glasnost was naivelyunexpected by Gorbachev. He did not expect that the new ...

(4 pages) 55 0 5.0 Nov/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Specific Policies

This the a brief story of Gorbachev's life, though mainly focussing on his time in power

prehensive program of political, economic, and social liberalization under the slogans of Glasnost (openness) and Perestrioka (restructuring). The nuclear disaster at Chernobyl (1986) forced Gorbachev ...

(2 pages) 52 0 3.5 Jan/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

The Constitution in the years prior to the Civil War (DBQ from 1987 AP American History Exam)

as a symbol of unity for the growing nation. In the decade before the Civil War, the Constitution's openness for wide interpretation as well as its lack of specificity on sectional issues such as stat ...

(3 pages) 171 1 3.5 Jan/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Wars

"Sexuality in the Victorian Era"

ife. Protestant sexual mores had spread across Britain creating a society of little, if any, sexual openness. Britain became primarily Protestant and mores such as chastity or abstinence as well as se ...

(7 pages) 180 3 3.9 Jan/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

The overthrow of Jacobo Arbenz.

sins of Communism. Guatemala had long been a refuge for Communists in Latin America because of its openness. The number of homegrown Communists, however, appears to have been small, though some held ...

(2 pages) 34 0 3.0 May/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

Java Will Be the Dominant Handset Platform

OEMs are drawn to Java as it is considered an open platform that guards against vendor lock in. The openness of the Java platform may have a downside, however, for many developers. Game developers, in ...

(2 pages) 120 1 4.3 Jun/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Markets & Exchanges

Innovative Organizations.

he author mentions that two of the crucial dimensions of this culture include risk tolerance and an openness to change. The following article review will be comprised of the necessity of organizations ...

(3 pages) 231 2 2.7 Jul/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

About Ludmilla Alexyeva: Coming of age During the Soviet Thaw.

government were done with literature not violence. Alexeyeva and her colleagues wanted glasnost or openness from the government on social issues and they tried to accomplish this at great personal ri ...

(6 pages) 157 6 4.6 Sep/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

"The Improvement" by John Ashbery.

an turn into positive.c.Things that seem negative, what can happen to become positive?-" I want the openness of the dream turned inside out, exploded into peaces of meaning by its own unasked question ...

(2 pages) 32 0 2.6 Dec/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Poetry

Book reprt on the novel, "A Seperate Peace"

ne of the biggest problems that Gene had, that is jealousy. Gene was jealous of Finny's confidency, openness, modesty, superb athletic abilities, his natural leadership skills, his ability to deal wit ... ttitude, his people skills and, of course, his good looks.Early in the story Finny demonstrated his openness by when asked for his height, he said 5 foot, 8½ inches, while Gene replies 5 foot, ...

(2 pages) 24 0 3.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Short Essay comparing and contrasting the WWII recoveries of Japan and WEst Germany

ated economies by the mid-1950s. They were both able to make a miraculous comeback because of their openness to accept new economic policies. For example, both Japan and West Germany endorsed a free m ...

(2 pages) 37 1 1.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

We Are All Immigrants

ess, uncertainty and tremendous vulnerability. Remembering the immigration of our ancestors without openness to those who are immigrating today renders our liturgy empty and meaningless. It is comfort ...

(3 pages) 134 1 4.7 Apr/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Foreign & International Economics

Sexual Violence in Apuleius' The Golden Ass

characters in the book. Sex is not treated as a taboo subject, suggesting a higher degree of sexual openness than we see in many parts of the modern world. Violence is also not as taboo as it is today ...

(4 pages) 43 0 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Latin Language & Literature

Sexual Education: the Ignorant Teach Abstinence

ith STI's. Sex Education in these countries is based on a policy explicitly favoring sex education, openness about sex, consistent messages throughout society, and access to contraceptives (Livin2). O ...

(3 pages) 128 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

Professional Issues In Computing: Ethical Issues in the Computing Industry

Ethics attempt to advice how humans should act within society with regards to tings like fairness, openness, honesty, responsibility etc.Examples of Ethical Problems and Solutions1) Problem: You are ...

(4 pages) 120 1 3.0 May/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Computer Ethics