Revitalization movement

What may be a surprise to some is that he was one of the early leaders of the American wilderness movement. Throughout his life he played many roles: wildlife manager, naturalist, wilderness advocate, poet, scientist, philosopher, and visionary. Yet he is best known as author of, “A Sand County Almanac”. Working over a twelve-year period, Leopold wrote…

helps decrease accumulated strain in a society, stating that collective action is not only necessary but also functional for the maintenance of a balanced culture (Davetian). Neil Smelser, the first to propose the value-added theory, saw social movement as a side-effect of rapid social change. His theory is based on the recognition that tension decreases if a means is found for episodic and manageable events that drain off the excessive…

Women’s roles are changing! The role women have in society has changed greatly since Shakespearean times. Women still aren’t treated completely the same as men, but it sure has gotten much better. In Shakespearean times, women were treated like slaves. They were forced to be obedient to any male figure, and they didn’t have the right to stand up for themselves in any way. Much has changed since then, women can now do any job they want to. Women have also established many rights, such as…

simple: Black lives matter. In a world where black lives are systematically and intentionally targeted for demise.This movement is an urgent call to action against the inequality and expectations of normality defined by white supremacy. The black lives matter movement is necessary to combat and raise awareness of the racism targeted toward black people. Through the Black lives matter movement people come and stand together regardless of their racial identity, religion,gender, or ethnicity to end…

The internet and the ability to access a virtual social media network has revolutionized technology, but more significantly it has changed the way in which human societies interact, and function. In 2016, around 40% of the world population had an internet connection, meaning there were around 3.42 billion users with an internet connection (Internetlivestats.com). More specifically, American users referred to as millennials between the ages of 25 to 34 had the highest monthly internet usage…

The world today is extremely controversial, it seems as though through the simplest comment you can offend another, so terribly, and there are times when it was not meant as an insult or harmful. The world in its elements seems to have the same relationship as people do love and hate. Most people have grown up with the knowledge of good and evil, as one cannot exist without the other. Through this essay with the assistance of Jensen, Ooman and Abbey, we will try to show you how the yin and yang…

as to “make change” and the reform movement of the early 19th century certainly changed the society, the economy and the political landscape of their time. But what sparked this radical movement for change? The reform movement was spurred by the revived religious fervor via the Second Great Awakening and would be hailed as a progressive, democratic movement pushing for democratic ideals. But does that argument hold any water? When one examines the reform movements one would find that although…

Every weekend, thousands of people flood through the doors of local churches to gather as a body and worship together. Yet, as they walk into the church, say their hellos, settle into their seats and prepare to engage in praise and worship, do they ever really consider how the Church has come to where it is regarding congregational singing? When one considers what interesting facts our history might tell them about the journey to our present state of worship in congregational singing and to…

The Quad Cities Earth Week Coalition is reaching out to you as an individual or organization recognized for their interest and involvement in environmental stewardship. If you are unaware of the coalition, we are an organization comprised of a network of organizations with the same interest, to promote environmental awareness and stewardship. The Quad Cities Earth Week Coalition formed in 1996 with the idea of networking and pooling resources to promote environmental education and…

Many conservationists and practitioners argue that environmental regulations are crucial to guarantee the sustainability of the Earth’s biological systems as well as the health and wellbeing of people, and that protected areas such as national parks constitute an essential tool in such regulatory toolbox (Kramer et al. 1997; Brandon et al. 1998; Terborgh 1999). Although the preservation of nature, which is the main objective of national parks, has become a worldwide concern, taking into account…