Essays on Tradition Page 5

The terms are so often used in conversation, and also in reference to Society, that it is a good exercise to consider what these terms do mean in a comparative light. Berman in All that is solid melts in air puts forward an interesting set of ideas in the comment that people who live in…

Tepak sirih or betel leaf container is a traditional household item for Malays in the olden days and a must in all Malay traditional ceremonies. The function of tepak sirih is just to store betel leaves and other ingredients for chewing sirih. The tepak sirih is offered during makan sirih, a malay custom of betel…

The Indian culture is the greatest thing that can be spoken about by any historian, it is considered so because of the diversity that exists in itself which, till date, is the signature of the so-called Indian legacy. A tradition is meant for generations and is supposed to have the same effect, although it always…

Wedding anniversaries in China are carefully chosen according to astrological signs. It is also customary for couples to be married on the half-hour or their wedding day rather than at the top of the hour. In this way, the couple begins their new lives together on an ‘upswing’, while the hands of the clock are…

Along with the development of universe economic integrating, the modern endeavors are confronting the competitions and challenges non merely from the domestic market, but besides from the international markets. The companies are confront with the different economic environment, so that the societal environment of accounting may besides undergo some major alterations ( Pierce and O’Dea,2003…

Abstract Hughes has been an icon in African-American tradition through his works of both poetry and literature. His works have brought about more ease in the analysis and interpretation of African-American tradition literature. The rationale of Hughes is based on history and the gradual transformations undergone by this society to current state. The history of…

On the 7th January 2008 the Traditional Health Practitioners was signed by the President. The Traditional Health Practitioners ACTA aims to: Establish the Interim Health Practitioners Council of South Africa. Provide for a regulatory framework to ensure efficacy, safety and quality of traditional health care services. To provide for the management and control over the…

Handling Resistance To Organizational Change A framework for companies, showing the preeminent method to handle resistance to change By Ilona van Rooij, Michelle Hieltjes and Sophie Peeman Abstract This paper has a clear aim at creating a framework for companies, showing the preeminent method of handling resistance to change. A thorough literature study revealed two…

External representations are usually in the form of sketches (referred to as traditional media) in architectural design during the conceptual design. There are also attempts to integrate the use of digital representations into the conceptual design in order to construct a digital design medium. This thesis aims at gaining an insight on designers’ cognitive processes…

Even with immigration from different countries, a unified “Americanized” culture has formed in the United States. However, there are still unique attributes that unite people within this culture. The majority of Americans speak English and have similar clothing and food preferences. Factors like public education, global connectivity, and external influences have had a significant impact…