What is naturalism as a literary movement? Naturalism was a literary movement taking place from 1865 to 1900 that used detailed realism to suggest that social conditions, heredity, and environment had inescapable force in shaping human character. Naturalistic writers were influenced by the evolution theory of Charles Darwin. What is the theme of The Yellow […]
What is ownership structure?
What is ownership structure? An ownership structure concerns the internal organization of a business entity and the rights and duties of the individual holding the equitable or legal interest in that business. For instance, a shareholder who is also the owner of a corporation has certain rights. What makes good corporate governance? A good corporate […]
Is cable TV a private good?
Is cable TV a private good? A good is non-rival if consumption of one unit by one person does not decrease available units for consumption by another person. An example of non-rival consumption is watching a television show. A private good, by contrast, is rival. An example of an excludable good is cable television. What […]
Why do we talk human rights and not human responsibilities?
How is malaria passed on?
How is malaria passed on? How is malaria transmitted? Usually, people get malaria by being bitten by an infective female Anopheles mosquito. Only Anopheles mosquitoes can transmit malaria and they must have been infected through a previous blood meal taken from an infected person. Is malaria an Apicomplexan? The Apicomplexa are a diverse group that […]
What is Assam PIN code?
What is Assam PIN code? Assam Pin code List No. District Post offices 11 Hailakandi 146 12 Jorhat 217 13 Kamrup 312 14 Karbi Anglong 136 What is the pin code of Bongaigaon? 783380 How many GP are there in Assam? Panchayati Raj Institutions in Assam Level Name of PRI Numbers District Panchayat Zilla Parishad […]
Do prisons have cameras in cells?
Do prisons have cameras in cells? In the case of prisons, it’s a tricky subject. Some facilities feel that for the safety of their inmates, it’s appropriate to use security cameras to monitor individual cells, while others consider this a breach of what little privacy the prisoners have left. What inherent assumptions are revealed in […]
Why is it called cyber?
Why is it called cyber? Cybernetics refers to “the study of mechanical and electronic systems designed to replace human systems.” It comes from the Greek term kybernḗtēs meaning “helmsman” or “steersman.” The first instance on record of cyber as a combining form is from 1961 in the Wall Street Journal: “A major difference between the […]
Can appeal be denied?
Can appeal be denied? Generally, the losing party in a lawsuit may appeal their case to a higher court. The higher court then reviews the case for legal errors. If an appeal is granted, the lower court’s decision may be reversed in whole or in part. If an appeal is denied, the lower court’s decision […]
What is multiple realities in sociology?
What is multiple realities in sociology? Two concepts coined by Alfred Schutz seem to be most fruitful for this enterprise: the notion of “multiple realities” (that make up an individual’s life-world) and the notion of “relevance structures” (as co-existing and potentially conflicting perspectives within the reality of everyday life). What does it mean that there […]