Essays on Volk

Fascism and National Socialism

Political theorists, historians and and scholars have long tried interpreting and defining fascism but the definitions have either been too narrow or too wide as each interpretation of fascism is distinct and based on the ideological and political leanings and thoughts of the scholar or the theorist. According to Roger Griffin, fascism is "a genus of political ideology whose mythic core in its various permutations is a palingenetic form of populist ultra nationalism". He goes on to say that the fascist ideology has three core components- the myth of rebirth, decadence and populist ultranationalism. Paxton in his book, The ...

When a patient walks through the doors of a hospital along with his or her dear ones, it is the responsibility of the healthcare organization to see that the needs of the patient are taken good care of. Hiring the technically competent healthcare professionals to take up deeper roles would make the experience of patients in healthcare organizations quite memorable (Beaulieu-Volk, 2014). From the perspective of the patients, caring healthcare professionals heal them and in some cases give them a new lease of life. On the other hand, a nursing professional develops her career by providing the best care ...

Colorectal cancer can be treated to remission when it is detected early. This underscores the importance of screening for colorectal cancer (Miller et al., 2011). There is an increased incentive for screening for colorectal cancer considering that colorectal cancer ranks fourth among the top causes death for non-cutaneous cancers and an even higher second rank when all cancers are considered. Even with these incentives for compliance with screening protocols, Miller et al., (2011) finds that the compliance rates are still low and attributes it to several factors. These findings that are corroborated by Hernandez, Chowdhury, Fleming & Griffith, (2011) who ...

Abstract

Given that the relationship between music education and mathematics education has been speculated for a long time, the study seeks to investigate whether music education has effect on mathematics education or not. It is perceived that children who learn mathematics through music and dance tend to be more active, and would retain the same information well even by verbal instructions. Using a controlled randomized experiment, the study will involve 6th grade school going children from one city. Before the tests are administered in the factors, as music and mathematics, letters seeking permissions from parents will be sent. The letters ...

Affiliate Institution

Summary of the Incident The tragic incidence occurred in the production facility that is situated near Allentown in Pennsylvania. On February 19, 1999, the Concept Sciences, Inc. (CSI) was making an aqueous solution of hydroxylamine, which was to be the first attempt in the new facility (Volk, 2002). Unfortunately, the vessel, which contained the chemicals, exploded that led to many deaths. For instance, the high temperature that was allowed in the process became so intense to the tank piping, which eventually decomposed causing the explosion. During the event, four people working in the facility together with the manager of ...