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Discusses its early history, surgery, remedies, charms. Examination of methods of healing wounds, fractures & dislocations.

In the tomb of Sekhet'enanch, chief physician to the Pharaoh Sahura of the 5th Dynasty, there is the inscription describing the physician healing the ... more

In the tomb of Sekhet'enanch, chief physician to the Pharaoh Sahura of the 5th Dynasty, there is the inscription describing the physician healing the king's nostrils, for which his majesty wished him "a long life in holiness." Then the chief physician spoke before the Pharaoh: "May it please thy soul beloved of Ra, that there be given me a limestone slab like a door for this my tomb in the Westland." Then the king commanded, and they brought unto him two stone slabs like a double door from the quarry Ro'an, and they were set up in the court of his palace Chaurert-Sahura. The chief taskmaster made the temple masons inscribe them as for the king himself. The Court visited them daily. His Majesty ordered the inscription to be done over with

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(Sophocles) & [HAMLET]. Psychological comparison of tragic heroes.

Sophocles’ Oedipus and Shakespeare's Hamlet have much in common. Both plays deal with corruption in the state, incest, and the psychological torment... more

Sophocles’ Oedipus and Shakespeare's Hamlet have much in common. Both plays deal with corruption in the state, incest, and the psychological torments of the two men--Oedipus and Hamlet--who must set things right. By pursuing the corruption that threatens the destruction of each of their states so relentlessly, both Oedipus and Hamlet are destroyed. And they both undergo the psychological tortures of the damned as they fulfill their destinies on the road to the truth. Neither Oedipus nor Hamlet can escape the fate that the gods have decreed for them. It is their destiny to cleanse the state at the expense of their own existence. Before his birth, Oedipus is fated to kill his father and marry his mother. Knowing this destiny, his parents intend to have Oedipus killed but a shepherd saves him and he goes to live

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Effects of slum housing on residents, housing project failures, homeless, public policy, poverty cycle, crime & drugs, displacement, family disintegration, possible solutions.

This study will investigate housing for the poor. Specifically, the areas to be covered will include the effects of slum housing on the residents, po... more

This study will investigate housing for the poor. Specifically, the areas to be covered will include the effects of slum housing on the residents, poor health, stress, child-rearing problems, and the poverty cycle in general as it relates to housing for the poor. The study will also deal with possible solutions to these problems. Martin Mayer, in The Builders, argues that the origins of slum housing in the United States are related to the failure of residents on a massive scale to keep houses attractive "for subsequent purchasers and the (failure) to maintain the apartment house for new tenants . . . " (Mayer 8). When these systems of maintenance fail, then, "usually because the income levels of the newcomers were insufficient to maintain the property, . . . we get the modern slum, an underpopulated wasteland rather than the

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Changes in character since 1897 novel, in filmic interpretations, emphasizing sexuality & violence.

TRANSFORMATIONS OF A BLOODSUCKER Dracula has been one of the most popular characters in horror films for over fifty years. In the original novel, D... more

TRANSFORMATIONS OF A BLOODSUCKER Dracula has been one of the most popular characters in horror films for over fifty years. In the original novel, Dracula, Bram Stoker creates a number of interesting characters, including the infamous vampire Dracula. However, since the novel's creation in 1897, a number of films have been made that claim to be based on the novel, and countless others contain the nowfamiliar vampire. There has not been, among all these films, a single one that adheres faithfully to the plot and the characters created by Bram Stoker. The main reasons for the changes in the story are the tastes, expectations, and morals of the audiences for whom the films are intended. Some of the most striking differences are the roles of women in the story, the sexuality of Dracula himself, and the changes in the

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Amer. involvement, Selective Service Act, conscientious objectors, media, college activity, 1968 Democratic National Convention, Kent State killings, Vietnam veterans, role of Nixon.

During most of America’s history war has been glorified. Whether for political or economic reasons, the government has presented the option of war a... more

During most of America’s history war has been glorified. Whether for political or economic reasons, the government has presented the option of war as real and necessary for the survival of the union. However, the attitude of embracing war has not necessarily been the typical one. In each of America's conflicts, large segments of the population have been critical of the war effort, and even larger numbers have been apathetic. After World War II and the Atomic Age, though, the attitude toward warfare changed. No longer was one government simply stating that it had the power or might to destroy another government. The stakes had jumped to even higher levels - mankind was now capable of destroying all of mankind. Some scholars have commented that the voices of those who protested America’s involvement in war, “sometimes muted but often strid

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Reviews daily account of young Union prisoner in Confederate prison during Civil War.

JOHN RANSOM'S ANDERSONVILLE DIARY The purpose of this paper is to describe the day-to-day life of the Union soldiers who were prisoners at the Ander... more

JOHN RANSOM'S ANDERSONVILLE DIARY The purpose of this paper is to describe the day-to-day life of the Union soldiers who were prisoners at the Andersonville prison that the Confederates ran during the Civil War. The focus here will be on John L. Ransom, brigade quartermaster of the Ninth Michigan Cavalry, who was only 20 years old when he was captured in 1863 in eastern Tennessee. Day-to-day life for the prisoners was no guarantee that, because they were captured, they were out of harm's way. There are a number of statistics that will help frame this account of a captives existence. It is estimated that two and a half as many soldiers lived in the prisoner of war camps as those who went into battle at Gettysburg. But, despite this fact, it is true

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Industry evolution, regulation, causes & prevention of accidents.

You've heard the flight attendant's spiel dozens or even hundreds of times. The exits, the oxygen mask, the card in the seat in front of you. It's all... more

You've heard the flight attendant's spiel dozens or even hundreds of times. The exits, the oxygen mask, the card in the seat in front of you. It's all slightly distracting, and your mind is on something else. But what if an accident occurred? Unfortunately, accidents do occur. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, in 1989, over 4 billion air miles were logged in the United States. While the majority of these miles were flown with no incidents, 2167 airplane accidents occurred. These accidents took the lives of 763 people. With increased stress due to faulty equipment, old machines and human error, "air travel safety" seems an oxymoronic term. Yet for the past 20 years, the odds of being killed in an airline crash has

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Critical analysis of two reviews of novel by Trevor McNeely & Brian Walter.

Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita was a controversial novel when it was first published because of its story--the criminal abduction and rape of a twelve year... more

Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita was a controversial novel when it was first published because of its story--the criminal abduction and rape of a twelve year-old girl by her stepfather--and, even more, because of its presentation in the form of a love story. Critics have struggled to develop interpretations and explanations of the author's intentions that account for the strange combination of an extremely brutal subject and Nabokov's elegant writing. Unfortunately, at least with the two scholars studied here, the critical thought expended on the novel seems to have missed the point almost completely. Brian D. Walter and Trevor McNeely--two writers chosen at random from the scholarly literature--approach the novel with an earnestness that is not equaled by their ability to understand the book. Neither of these writers ever manages to be consistent in viewing the

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This paper compares and contrasts the role of Eugene Morris Jerome, playwright Neil Simon’s youthful alter ego, in the first two parts of his semi-autobiographical trilogy, as well as the performances of this character in the two movies made from these plays. Brighton Beach Memoirs, filmed in 1986, and Biloxi Blues, filmed in 1988, center around Eugene as he is about to turn 15 and then at age 20, as he enters the military. The younger Eugene, played by the younger actor, is an interesting contrast with the older versions, showing the maturation of the character and the subtlety of a more mature, experienced actor playing an older character. Together, they create a revealing portrait of the playwright’s vision of himself. They also demonstrate how seasoning can inform a performance and deepen and enrich an initial story.

This paper compares and contrasts the role of Eugene Morris Jerome playwright Neil Simon's youthful alter ego in the first two parts of hissemi-autobi... more

This paper compares and contrasts the role of Eugene Morris Jerome playwright Neil Simon's youthful alter ego in the first two parts of hissemi-autobiographical trilogy as well as the performances of thischaracter in the two movies made from these plays Brighton Beach Memoirs filmed in and Biloxi Blues filmed in center around Eugene ashe is about to turn and then at age as he enters the military Theyounger Eugene played by the younger actor is an interesting contrastwith the older versions showing