LITERATURE REVIEW INTRODUCTION David Hargreaves (Haralambos 1997, 5:231) states that, “many schools fail to produce a sense of dignity of working-class. If pupils fail to achieve individual success in competitive exams they will tend to rebel and fail to develop a sense of belonging within the school.” The researcher concurs with that conclusion within the Jamaican experience; students who are the most indisciplined oftentimes are within the group of poor academic achievers (i.e. f...
By Paul Andrew Bourne, M.Sc. (candidate), B.Sc. (Hons), Dip. Edu. INTRODUCTION The development discourse has taken on a new persona in the last decade. Traditionally, this phenomenon was seen as primarily economic. In order that this paper be comprehensive presented within the scope of a research proposal, we will use Jamaica as the case in reference. Health facilities were dramatically improved during the 1970’s so much so that the Infant Mortality rate decreased fro...
INTRODUCTION Jamaica is the third largest landmass in the Greater Antilles of the West Indies. The island is located 90 miles south of Cuba and 100 miles west of Haiti. Its mountainous terrain spans an area of 235 kilometers (km) long, 80 km wide and covers a land area of 10, 991 squared kilometers. The country got independence from Britain on August 6, 1962, when the human population was 1,624,400 (STATIN 2001: xxvi). The nation’s population rose from 1,624,400 (in 1962) to 2,607,632 ...
INTRODUCTION Jamaica is the third largest landmass in the Greater Antilles of the West Indies. The island is located 90 miles south of Cuba and 100 miles west of Haiti. Its mountainous terrain spans an area of 235 kilometers (km) long, 80 km wide and covers a land area of 10, 991 squared kilometers. The country got independence from Britain on August 6, 1962, when the human population was 1,624,400 (STATIN 2001: xxvi). The nation’s population rose from 1,624,400 (in 1962) to 2,607,632 ...
THE BLACK THINKER: An examination of W. E. Du Bios’ life By Paul Andrew Bourne William Edward Burghardt DuBois, to his admirers, was by spirited devotion and scholarly dedication, an attacker of injustice and a defender of freedom Gerald C. Hynes W.E.B. (William Edward Burghardt) DuBois was born to Alfred and Mary Burghardt DuBoi...
By Paul Andrew Bourne; MSc. (candidate), BSc. (Hons) Over the years, God has had two faces. On one instance, he had the heart of mother Theresa; the Red Cross; UNICEF; Father Monsignor Richard Albert and sometimes the Salvation Army. On another occasion, he was a hungry boar with the kindness of intent to maim and mow humans like the Tsunami. Although God is ‘love’, has understanding and knowledge of all things, some members within Christendom and Other religiosity have made him ...
Mishkin (2003, pp.11) posits that inflation is a monetary phenomenon. This is created by ‘more money chasing too few goods’. If goods and services are scarce in a particular locality, an increase in money supply will fuel a higher valuation of the same commodities. The reality here is businesses and government are forced to pay higher costs for products. This phenomenon affects the economy. Wilson (1982, pp.118) concurs with Mishkin’s position, when he forwards the argument that govern...
An overview of the impact of school and family on ones political socialization By PAUL ANDREW BOURNE, M.Sc. (candidate), B.Sc. (Hons.) INTRODUCTION Political Sciences cannot be viewed in a vacuum from the other sub-disciplines within the Social Sciences as it is continuously interfacing with other disciplines for that matter for example Sociology. The branch of study in the Social Sciences that looks at socialization is Sociology. As such, in order that a comprehensive evaluat...
Introduction Venture Capital is an investment tool that provides both equity capital and managerial assistance to emerging companies. Venture Capital is patient money. The payout can be very long term, but companies must have good prospects for rapid growth an appreciation. Inter-American Development Bank (IFM Bulletin) Venture capital comes in many forms and at several stages in a business....
By PAUL ANDREW BOURNE, MSc. (candidate), BSc. (Hons.), Dip. Edu. INTRODUCTION Political Sciences cannot be viewed in a vacuum from the other sub-disciplines within the Social Sciences as it is continuously interfacing with other disciplines for that matter for example Sociology. The branch of study in the Social Sciences that looks at socialization is Sociology. As such, in order that a comprehensive evaluation of topic be forwarded to my readers, the author will critically exami...
I was named Paul Andrew Bourne by Janet Green and Percival Bourne. My first experience with the outside planet “real life” began at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital, Downtown Kingston, Kingston, West Indies, on December 5, 1968. After my grand arrival in the world, my mother who was a single parent resided at 110 Waltham Park Road. It was a tenement yard with some four families. My father happened to live just four (4) houses away with his common-law-wife and two (2) children. It appears ...
I was named Paul Andrew Bourne by Janet Green and Percival Bourne. My first experience with the outside planet “real life” began at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital, Downtown Kingston, Kingston, West Indies, on December 5, 1968. After my grand arrival in the world, my mother who was a single parent resided at 110 Waltham Park Road. It was a tenement yard with some four families. My father happened to live just four (4) houses away with his common-law-wife and two (2) children. It appears th...
1 INTRODUCTION Jamaica is the third largest landmass in the Greater Antilles of the West Indies. The island is located 90 miles south of Cuba and 100 miles west of Haiti. Its mountainous terrain spans an area of 235 kilometers (km) long, 80 km wide and covers a land area of 10, 991 squared kilometers. The country got independence from Britain on August 6, 1962, when the human population was 1,624,400 (STATIN 2001: xxvi). The nation’s population rose from 1,624,400 (in 1962) to 2,607...
By PAUL ANDREW BOURNE, MSc. (candidate), BSc. (Hons.) INTRODUCTION Political Sciences cannot be viewed in a vacuum from the other sub-disciplines within the Social Sciences as it is continuously interfacing with other disciplines for that matter for example Sociology. The branch of study in the Social Sciences that looks at socialization is Sociology. As such, in order that a comprehensive evaluation of topic be forwarded to my readers, the author will critically examine how soci...
CURRICULUM VITAE PAUL ANDREW BOURNE Home Address 7F Cambridge Street Franklin Town Kingston 16 Kingston, Jamaica Tel. : 1 876 841 4931 Email: paulbourne1@yahoo.com Present Position Graduate Assistant, Dept. of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work; University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica: 2004 Nationality Jamaican EDUCATION M.Sc. Demography (pending) Faculty of Social Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus,...