The Lost Generation: American Writers and Post-War Disillusionment
The American Novel: The “Lost Generation”
The Lost Generation refers to the group of American writers who reflected the pessimism, chaos, and confusion resulting from the First World War and the Great Depression in their work. The historical and cultural context of this generation is defined by the climate of disillusionment and confusion that followed WWI.
Frustrated with the cultural landscape of their home country, many of these authors took refuge in Europe. Their writings vividly described the
Read MoreEssential Accounting Concepts: Goodwill, Shares, Debentures, and Financial Reporting
Understanding Goodwill in Business Accounting
Meaning of Goodwill: Goodwill is defined as “the current value of expected future income in excess of the normal return on investment in net tangible assets.”
Characteristics of Goodwill
- It is an intangible asset: Goodwill is a type of intangible asset, like patents or trademarks. The question of depreciation does not arise on it as it does not suffer wear and tear like other assets.
- Its value tends to fluctuate: Goodwill cannot have an exact cost. Its
Essential Definitions of Earth’s Major Geographical Features
Understanding the terminology used to describe the Earth’s surface is fundamental to geography. Below is a comprehensive list of key landforms, water bodies, and terrestrial features, along with their precise definitions.
Landforms and Terrestrial Features
Mountain
A large natural elevation of the earth’s surface.
Hill
A naturally raised area of land, smaller than a mountain.
Valley
A low area of land between hills or mountains.
Plain
A large area of flat land.
Plateau
An area of relatively level high ground.
The New Deal: Government Intervention and the Banking Crisis of 1929
The Road to Ruin: Hoover, Optimism, and the 1929 Crash
In March 1929, Herbert Hoover delivered his inaugural speech with bold tones of optimism for the economy. His confident words pushed for the start of a bull market, which then empowered many people to invest in stocks, often investing heavily on margin. Due to unprecedented stock prices and the convenience of down payments, people began putting a lot of money into the market. Dangerously enough, it was mostly on speculation. When the market ran
Read MoreThe Unification of Italy and Germany: Nationalism and State Formation
Common Aspects of 19th Century Unification
In both Italy and Germany, the nationalist movement quickly aligned with liberal and democratic currents, drawing support primarily from the middle classes and the *intellectual class*. The widespread influence of Romanticism allowed for the restoration of an ideology that served both contemporary obsessions: Liberal Democracy and Nationalism.
Various states within Italy and Germany participated in the revolutionary waves of the 1820s, 1830s, and 1848. The
Read MoreIndustrial Automation Systems: SCADA, TIA, and DCS Fundamentals
Industrial Automation Fundamentals
What is Industrial Automation?
Industrial Automation is the use of technology, control systems, and equipment like computers, PLCs, sensors, and actuators to operate industrial processes automatically with minimal human intervention.
Three Types of Industrial Automation
Fixed Automation (Hard Automation)
Uses specialized equipment designed to perform a specific task or set of operations repeatedly.
- Features: High production rate, low flexibility, high initial cost.
- Examples:
Constitutional Guarantees of the Spanish Judiciary and PPO
Judges, Magistrates, and the Public Prosecutor’s Office
1. Constitutional Guarantees of Judges and Magistrates
A. Concept of Constitutional Guarantees
The Constitution provides a series of guarantees for judges and magistrates, distinct from those of other public officials, primarily to safeguard the correct exercise of jurisdictional power. These guarantees protect both the judges and magistrates themselves and the citizens.
Article 117.1 of the Spanish Constitution states: “Justice emanates from the
Read MoreAnti-Inflammatory Drugs: Uses, Side Effects, and Physical Therapy Interaction
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: Definition, Uses, and Risks
This document defines anti-inflammatory drugs, details their uses, outlines potential side effects, and discusses their crucial interaction with physical therapy protocols.
Definition of Anti-inflammatory Drugs
Anti-inflammatory drugs are medications designed to reduce inflammation, which is the body’s natural response to injury or infection. Inflammation often causes redness, swelling, heat, pain, and loss of function. These drugs help relieve
Read MoreGlobal Economic and Political Shifts: Europe, Asia, and Neoliberalism
1. Western Europe: Post-War Transformation and Crises
1.1. Political Systems: Democracies and Dictatorships
Democratic political systems were established in some Western European countries after World War II, while in others, democracy did not arrive until the 1970s. Dictatorships persisted in Portugal and Greece until 1974, and Franco’s dictatorship lasted from 1939 until 1975 in Spain.
1.2. Economic Expansion in Western Europe
Several factors fueled significant economic growth:
- The application of
Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Muscle Strength Grading
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as Physiatry, is a branch of medicine that focuses on restoring function, improving quality of life, and managing pain in patients with physical disabilities, impairments, or chronic conditions.
Key Components of PM&R
- Comprehensive Assessment: Evaluating patients’ physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Developing tailored plans to address specific goals and needs.