the best at teaching those virtues once reserved for theology--humility in the face of our limited ability to know, and awe in the face of the expanse of human history”. This is another one of Wineburg’s thoughts in regards to history. In other words, history teaches us that we have to be humble and never take anything for granted. History shows what happens to those that just take advantage of everything, and that never ends positively. Humility is one of the most important ideas that we should
“Taking a patient history: the role of the nurse” is an article written by Tonks Fawcett and Sarah Rhynas in Nursing Standard Journal in the February 2012 issue. They emphasized the importance of history taking during a patient assessment. She also explained the different skills that a nurse should utilize to capture all the information needed to better help the patients. Summary of the Article More and more nurses are taking the role of history taking. “The focus of history taking involves not
the subject of History. It was interesting to hear what was considered history. The main question, “What counts as evidence for history?” and “How many people are affected and to what extent?” It was said, anything that was not significant to the process to where we are today is not considered history. They did give us example on what was considered evidence and what was not. There was little time for any discussion about the qualifications of an event to be considered to be history. WC:98 You may
may wonder as to why you are receiving this letter. I am writing you in response to reading your book White Rapids. This book shows the story of a small community having a short history. In telling its story it shows the aesthetic of a place that remains central to its text message, which is a need to remember the history of the town. Your author, Pascal Blanchet, did not experience the community himself, rather it is from the recall of events from his grandfathers travels to Rapidè Blanc in the
Postmodernists criticizes the modernists’ conceptions of society, history, and politics. These three areas are the issues that both the modern and postmodern thinkers tackled. Even though postmodern thinkers are challenging the modern ideals, they are advocating new approaches, discourses and practices. The issue on society comprises the nature of man, social order and community. Society therefore includes the discussion on man and his nature. Politics encompasses the discussion about the government
is also known as “the festival of unleavened bread,” and sometimes called Pesach. The Jewish Passover has fundamental connections to the aspects of scripture, history and agriculture. The Jewish scripture, the Torah, explains the religious importance of Passover through the book of Exodus and the story of deliverance. The historical importance of the Passover is evident through
better grasp and comprehend the impact of the social and physical journey Thomas and Victor take, readers must also understand the historical relevance and importance of physical and social journeys through oratorical storytelling in Native American history and culture. Part of Native American culture is the oratorical passing down of history through storytelling. Thomas encompasses this tradition in his interpretations of dreams and in his oratorical stories. Anson Ferguson supports the idea that
A philosopher and poet by the name of George Santayana once said, "Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it." While in history classes, during both my high school and college courses, I have heard this phrase repeated many times in reference to important historic events such as the Holocaust and the Civil Rights Movement. Not only have I heard this phrase in history classes, but also in my own personal life from people like my mother. As many times as I have heard this quote, in
In A History of the World in 6 Glasses, author Tom Standage attempts to give a general overview of world history from by examining it through six eras each defined by a specific drink. Standage argues that beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola, influenced the course of history. Following these beverages provides a convenient vehicle through which to explore history in a fresh way – a way that is much less intimidating but just as informative as a textbook. Throughout the six sections of
In the past, Singapore’s history took the backseat in education because it was deemed as useless and other disciplines that imparts scientific and technical skills was emphasized to support Singapore’s rapid industrialization. Today, more emphasis were place on the government’s National Education (NE) programme with the aim to “develop national cohesion, the instinct for survival and confidence in the future ”. Six key NE messages were derived from the aims of the NE programme and they are being