Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Reading for Monday, February 27
As mentioned in class, here are the readings for this coming Monday.
Please read this very brief summary of Adam Smith's theory about how the "invisible hand" of the marketplace works. The summary's author does not provide very good credentials but has in fact written a clear summary of and argument for this theory.
http://business.wikinut.com/Adam-Smith-s-theory-of-invisible-hand/5-hamixs/
If you find this interesting, and want to read a little more about the invisible hand and other theories about how our political-economic world operates, you may also read this brief article which touches on game theory, the illogic of industry subsidies and other fascinating topics.
http://plus.maths.org/content/os/issue14/features/smith/index
Please also read some portion of Karl Marx's "Manifesto of the Communist Party." Which portion and how much you read is up to you... keep in mind that for every class hour you should plan on 2-3 hours of homework.
http://www.anu.edu.au/polsci/marx/classics/manifesto.html
Please read this very brief summary of Adam Smith's theory about how the "invisible hand" of the marketplace works. The summary's author does not provide very good credentials but has in fact written a clear summary of and argument for this theory.
http://business.wikinut.com/Adam-Smith-s-theory-of-invisible-hand/5-hamixs/
If you find this interesting, and want to read a little more about the invisible hand and other theories about how our political-economic world operates, you may also read this brief article which touches on game theory, the illogic of industry subsidies and other fascinating topics.
http://plus.maths.org/content/os/issue14/features/smith/index
Please also read some portion of Karl Marx's "Manifesto of the Communist Party." Which portion and how much you read is up to you... keep in mind that for every class hour you should plan on 2-3 hours of homework.
http://www.anu.edu.au/polsci/marx/classics/manifesto.html
Friday, February 17, 2012
Analysis Paper Assignment
Student’s Name
World History, Andrews
Analytical Essay
February 29, 2012
Original Title for your Essay
The French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen ( see the document at this location: http://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/d/295/ ) has been studied and quoted by people interested in human rights since its publication in 1789, echoing in the later Haitian Revolution, the feminist movement and others. In what way might this document of the Enlightenment be used to support or counter the arguments of those who seek full and equal rights for gays and lesbians in the United States today, including the right to marry? Is there evidence that the Declaration’s authors intended it to be applied in such a manner?
Your paper should be three double-spaced pages in length, including Header and Works Cited. Arial font, 11 point, is preferred. Times New Roman 12 point may also be used. Margins no greater than 1 inch, please. Examples of the proper format for your Header and Works Cited sections appear on this handout.
Works Cited
Aurelius, Marcus. “Meditations.” In Heritage of Western Civilizations. Ed. John L. Beatty and Oliver A. Johnson. Vol 1. 8th ed. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. 1995. 212-220.
Corbett, Bob. The Haitian Revolution of 1791-1803: An Historical Essay in Four Parts. http://www.webster.edu/~corbetre/haiti/history/revolution/revolution1.htm (accessed 1/18/2012)
Strayer, Robert. Ways of the World: A Brief Global History. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s. 2009.
World History, Andrews
Analytical Essay
February 29, 2012
Original Title for your Essay
The French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen ( see the document at this location: http://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/d/295/ ) has been studied and quoted by people interested in human rights since its publication in 1789, echoing in the later Haitian Revolution, the feminist movement and others. In what way might this document of the Enlightenment be used to support or counter the arguments of those who seek full and equal rights for gays and lesbians in the United States today, including the right to marry? Is there evidence that the Declaration’s authors intended it to be applied in such a manner?
Your paper should be three double-spaced pages in length, including Header and Works Cited. Arial font, 11 point, is preferred. Times New Roman 12 point may also be used. Margins no greater than 1 inch, please. Examples of the proper format for your Header and Works Cited sections appear on this handout.
Works Cited
Aurelius, Marcus. “Meditations.” In Heritage of Western Civilizations. Ed. John L. Beatty and Oliver A. Johnson. Vol 1. 8th ed. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. 1995. 212-220.
Corbett, Bob. The Haitian Revolution of 1791-1803: An Historical Essay in Four Parts. http://www.webster.edu/~corbetre/haiti/history/revolution/revolution1.htm (accessed 1/18/2012)
Strayer, Robert. Ways of the World: A Brief Global History. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s. 2009.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
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