but these are emphasised to different degrees by different forms of nationalism. • It can be said that all forms of nationalism look to the past, rather than the future. This is because nations themselves are grounded in history, based on traditions, customs and established identities. In that sense, nationalism seeks to establish continuity with the past. However, such traditionalist and reactionary tendencies are most evident in conservative nationalism and in chauvinist or expansionist…
It all happened so fast. The smell of gasoline intoxicated my lungs as it spread through the air in the dark night sky. My vision was impaired as the blood from my forehead trickled down my face into my eyes. It was almost impossible to move within the confines of that metal death trap. Any movement insured glass and broken pieces of metal would pierce my skin adding more agony to the pain I was already feeling. All of it was a big blur, really. As the smoke started pouring inside of the vehicle…
Do you long for the past or look forward to the future? In order to answer this question one has to review the advantages and disadvantages of some major factors of the past and future .And therefore after a comparison between the past and future one may answer the question. One major factor to consider whilst comparing the future and past is the youth’s behavior and life style .In the past the youth were more obedient and performed better in school. A major reason could be students were more…
should not preserve the past, we should look to the future. We are living in the modern era, where people are practical and realistic, optimistic that new inventions and discoveries will improve their lives. For most, it would be plain foolishness if one were to be so mindful about the past, when instead, one should invest his time and thought into building a better and more meaningful life in the future. Ironically, in the midst of their “pragmatic” judgement of keeping the past alive, these people…
The Past, Present and Future Throughout the last 50 years, humanity has witnessed many changes that have attired and changed our lives in many ways. The emergence of technology in our lives, for example, has caused life to become simpler by making connections easier between people. Changes such as these have caused many differences between each generation. Whilst comparing the life of our generation and our parent's generation we can see that various aspects have changed like technology, education…
Past, Present, and Future Paper March 4, 2013 Gen 480 Randall Wilburn University of Phoenix Upon entering the University of Phoenix I had attended another University and I knew that if I was going to accomplish the many goals that I had in life I was going to have to graduate from college. I knew that if I wanted to continue to grow as a person that the best way for me to do that was to complete my degree and finish what I started. I was always taught that anything that is not growing…
Abstract This past, present and future paper will reflect on my personal and professional growth during the time frame that I was a student at the University of Phoenix. One of the themes that are explored in this paper is that education is a lifetime pursuit. Another theme is what I am taking away from the institution now that I have completed my course of study. Finally the paper sets future career and personal goals to continue my lifetime of learning. Past Present and Future Past I have…
Past, Present, and Future Juanita Bright GEN 480 January 2, 2013 Professor P. Gobin Past, Present, and Future In this three-part paper I will reflect on my personal and professional growth during my program of study at the University of Phoenix. In part one, I will reflect upon where I was in my personal and professional life when I started the University of Phoenix program. Part two I will evaluate the growth I experienced during my University of Phoenix program of study. Finally…
World Civilization 2 How do the events of the past affect your life and how will a study of the past help you better understand the mentalities of today? Events in the past are very essential to individuals and even the society. Events in the past have many ways on impacting a person`s life. History can help one to understand the people and the society in which they live, also why things are they way they are presently, and more importantly it can help as a learning experience. History offers…
My Past, Present, and Future William L Lyons PSY 202 Steve Dashiell July 30, 2010 My Past, Present and Future I. What things do I remember about my childhood? a. My Family b. My first Girlfriend c. My mother’s accident d. Good times and Bad e. My sister II. What I did after I left High School. a. U. S. Navy b. Tilton Fire Department and Ambulance c. Police department d. Transportation. III. What are my personal…