Antisense Research and Application (Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology)

Description
Antisense technology may result in dramatic changes in the therapy of many diseases and may provide tools to dissect pharmacological processes and to confirm the roles of various genes. In this volume, progress in the understanding of antisense technology and its use in creating new drugs is discussed. Potential caveats, pitfalls and limitations of the technology are also presented. In the next few years the pace at which new molecular targets will be identified will increase exponentially as the sequencing of the human genome and of other genomes proceeds.

Pharmacology

Description
This exceptional review book provides extensive coverage of every aspect of nursing pharmacology. Students will appreciate the organized outline format when searching for information; and the questions and answers complete with rationale serve to enhance understanding and retention of learned material. Each chapter includes: Definition and Description, Physiologic Mechanism of Action, Indications, Contraindications, Side and Adverse Effects, Drug Interactions, Administration Information, Evaluation of Drug Therapy (including Nursing Assessment and Nursing Intervention), and Specific Information (including examples).

Review:
since I was in the third year of my medical school I had always difficulties in understanding pharmacology. but when I got this book I found it of a great benifit for me.it highlight the emportant points in a will organized maner.it allowed me review pharmacology without need to use a huge and coplicated text.it is cretical for anyone want a good and simple review for pharmacology.the author presents his book in a clear format.I found it very helpfull in getting ready to USMLE exam step 1 and also for brief review of farmacology before taking USMLE step2.I recommend those who want to pass USMLE exams to try it.

Genomes and Genomics of Nitrogen-fixing Organisms (Nitrogen Fixation: Origins, Applications, and Research Progress)

Description

This book is the self-contained third volume of a comprehensive series on nitrogen fixation. It presents the state-of-the-art in regards to genomic sciences applied to nitrogen-fixation research. The advent of genomic sciences represents a new era for biology. The classic paradigm based on the gene has now changed to a paradigm that is based on the genome. The knowledge of the complete nucleotide sequence of a genome and its consequences with regard to both transcription and translation lead to an integral and comprehensive view of the biochemistry and physiology of an organism. Moreover, comparative genomic studies provide new insights for a better understanding of the evolutionary process. Nitrogen-fixation research has fully entered the genomics era since the first complete nucleotide sequences of a rhizobial symbiotic plasmid and a methanogenic archaeon were first reported in 1997.

Now, the complete nucleotide sequences of many genomes of nitrogen-fixing organism from different taxonomic groups are available. This volume includes chapters devoted to the genomes of specific organisms as well as chapters that cross organismal lines and analyse general aspects centred on functional genomics, genome dynamics, taxonomy, and evolution. No other available work provides the up-to-date and in-depth coverage of this volume, which is intended to serve as an indispensable reference work for academic, governmental, and industrial scientists working in the areas of genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics, including those studying evolution and taxonomy; to assist students to enter this challenging area of research; and to provide science administrators with ready access to vital relevant information.

Proteome Research: New Frontiers in Functional Genomics (Principles and Practice)

Description
Recent advances in two-dimensional electrophoresis, protein microanalysis and bioinformatics have made the large-scale, systematic analysis of proteins and their post-translational modifications from any tissue or organism possible. This approach has acquired the name "Proteome Research", and can be considered as the core of functional genomics. The results of proteome analysis show which genes are expressed, how the protein products are modified, and how they interact, making proteome research of fundamental importance for the biologist, clinician, and pharmaceutical industry.

Review
"...describes the fundaments and backgrounds of the new technologies that are needed for large-scale protein analysis. This first book about the field of proteomics eloquently describes the fundamentals of the enabling technologies and is the ideal starting point to enter this new field. The authors show us how far this new field has evolved and where it may take us." BioWorld

Drug Discovery Research: New Frontiers in the Post-Genomic Era

Description
Post Genomics Drug Discovery and Research explores and discusses some of the most important topics in post-genomics life and biopharmaceutical sciences. It provides an introduction to the field, outlining examples of many techniques currently used, as well as those still under development, which are important for the research of biopharmaceutical discovery in the post-genomics era.

* Integrates several developing and cutting-edge technologies and methods like bioinformatics, experimental therapeutics, and molecular recognition
* Includes discussion on topics such as: computer-aided ligand design; peptide and protein chemistry and synthesis; synthesis of active natural products; and the use of emerging technologies like proteomics, nanotechnology, or bioengineering.

Review
"..the book achieves the objective of the Editor in providing a useful tool and reference for scientists concerned with state-of-the-art postgenomic drug discovery…this book will be of interest to medicinal chemistry, as well as to other concerned with developing new drug products." (Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, January 2008)

The Basics of Social Research

Description
This thorough revision of Babbie's standard-setting book presents a succinct, straightforward introduction to the field of research methods as practiced by social scientists. Contemporary examples+such as terrorism, Alzheimer's disease, anti-gay prejudice and education, and the legalization of marijuana make this Fourth Edition thoroughly fascinating as it introduces you to the "how-tos" and "whys" of social research methods. The book's new qualitative coverage combined with its already strong quantitative material makes this new edition Babbie's best yet. Babbie, long respected in the field and renowned for his engaging and friendly writing style, gives you the tools you need for understanding social research methods and for applying these concepts both inside and outside the classroom+as a researcher and as a consumer of research. With a strong emphasis on ethics and additional qualitative material, this Fourth Edition is authoritative yet student-friendly . . . and engaging enough to help you connect the dots between the world of social research and the real world.

Review
Melanie Arthur, Portland State University; The organization of the chapter is very good+beginning from the theory link which is particularly important for qualitative analysis, and proceeding through coding to the concrete application of qualitative data analysis software. This provides a good basic framework for students who are faced with a pile of qualitative data that they don’t know how to start analyzing. Babbie’s personal, approachable writing style is one of the best characteristics of the book. Students appreciate the personal approach he uses. It makes technical material much easier to digest and much less intimidating." "A readable, solid research text. The best out there."

Gary Watt, Emporia State University; "Babbie has the best brief coverage of sampling that I have seen."

James W. Cassell, Henderson State University; "The narrative in Chapter 1 is quite engaging. I particularly like the examples that help students see the differences in types of enquiry and knowledge we use and act upon in everyday life."

Leslie Hossfeld, UNC-Wilmington; "I am very pleased to see the early introduction of variables and attributes in Chapter 1, especially given that these are examined in greater detail later. Students need to see this early in the Methods course, and other texts don’t introduce these concepts early."; "The brief discuss of pure and applied research is refreshing…"; "The Babbie chapter is very good in helping students see the way in which qualitative analysis is an on-going process and that, indeed, coding is analysis! I am chiefly impressed by the inclusion of actual passages that are coded. This is remarkably helpful to students."

Rebecca Utz, University of Utah; "The writing is very clear. I enjoy the rhetorical questioning that the author has used throughout the text. I also appreciate the clarity and simplicity of the word choice."

The Practice of Social Research

Description
This thorough revision of Babbie's standard-setting book for the course (known as the "Bible of social research methods") offers students a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the field of research methods as practiced by sociologists and other social scientists. Emphasizing the importance of the research process, the book shows students how social scientists design research studies, introduces the variety of observation modes used by sociologists, and covers the "how-to's" and "whys" of social research methods. Students learn how to conduct various types of research, when it is appropriate to use each method, and how to analyze qualitative and quantitative data. The 11th edition provides students with the necessary tools for understanding social research methods and for applying these concepts both inside and outside the classroom--as researchers and as consumers of research.

Review
"The biggest strength of this book is that it is well written and students find it very approachable. The use of examples is excellent and aids very much in conveying difficult concepts and ideas."

"The principle strength of the Babbie text is its balance of technical information and accessibility for students as well as a balanced presentation of qualitative and quantitative research methods…the use of humor in this text is also an enormous asset. I really liked this text – it its approach, presentation, and tenor."

"It is the best methods text – nothing is close to this – over the years it has been perfected."

"This is a very fine textbook in terms of content and style. Babbie covers the key aspects of sociological research methods in a well-organized manner. The book is very well-written and engaging. The examples are interesting, informative, and up to date."

Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing among Five Traditions

Description

This book explores the philosophical underpinnings, history and key elements of five qualitative inquiry traditions: biography, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography and case study. John W Creswell relates research designs to each of the traditions of inquiry and compares each of the research strategies for theoretical frameworks, writing introduction to studies, collecting data, analyzing data, writing the narrative, and employing standards of quality and verifying results. Five journal articles in the appendix offer fascinating reading as well as examples of the five different qualitative designs.

About the Author
John W. Creswell is a Professor of Educational Psychology at Teachers College, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is affiliated with a graduate program in educational psychology that specializes in quantitative and qualitative methods in education. In this program, he specializes in qualitative and quantitative research designs and methods, multimethod research, and faculty and academic leadership issues in colleges and universities.

A Handbook to Literary Research

Description
A Handbook to Literary Research is a vital, one of a kind student resource, which has been written specifically for those embarking on a Masters degree in Literature. It provides an introduction to research techniques, methodologies and information sources relevant to the study of literature at postgraduate level. The unique and invaluable guide is divided into four sections:

* A practical guide to the uses of research libraries, research sources and computers, including the Internet

* An introduction to the work of textual scholars and bibliographers, focusing particularly on the practical and theoretical issues faced by textual editors
* An overview of literary research and literary theory, including outlines of feminist theory, deconstruction, reader-response and reception theory, new historicism, and post-colonial theory

* A detailed guide on how to write and present a Masters thesis, including a glossary and checklist for finding guides, reference books and other study sources.

Literary Research and the Era of American Nationalism and Romanticism: Strategies and Sources (Literary Research: Strategies and Sources)

Description
This book recommends best practices for research in the lively and vibrant literature of the American Early Republic. Covering all formats, the volume discusses bibliographies, indexes, research guides, archives and special collections, microform and digital primary text resources, and how they are best exploited for a literary research project.

Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods

Review

"Paton has a distinguished career as an evaluation researcher and his experience in applying the tools of qualitative research to address the questions and concerns of those in the world of practice come through clearly… a gem of a discussion of sampling strategies in qualitative research that is useful not only to prospective researchers but also to more seasoned ones. It is the most complete and carefully reasoned consideration of sampling in qualitative research that I have encountered"
(Organizational Research Methods )

Review : By Steven Ro
If you've been asked to gather qualitative research but you've never gathered qualitative research before, then this is the book for you. Unlike other qualitative research books that often focus more on a particular phase of research, this book covers all phases in depth, from conceptual issues and qualitative reseach design to analysis, interpretation, and reporting. If you were to read this book from cover to cover you would enjoy it, but you may yawn once or twice. To ease the boredom factor, the author was kind enough to include jokes and cartoons and sage anecdotes from research guru Halcolm. If you just want to use this book to answer particular research questions, then this is also the right book for you. I've looked at several other qualitative research books and this one seems to address all the major questions a researcher could possibly have. I highly recommend this book for any and all qualitative research neophytes.

A SYNTACTIC ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH SENTENCES USED IN KANGGURU MAGAZINE

by

Wazinatun Hasanah
02026103

ABSTRACT

The research entitled A Syntactic Analysis of English Sentences Used in Kangguru Magazine is intended to describe English sentences used in Kangguru magazine. The discussion involves types of sentence, patterns of sentence and type of sentence which is frequently used in Kangguru magazine.

The research is a qualitative research by using noting technique as method of collecting data. This research also applies structural analytic and distributional methods as method of analyzing data. The writer analyzes the English sentences used in Kangguru magazine through these methods. Then they are identified based on their types of sentence and their patterns of sentence. Syntactic analysis is applied in this research to analyze types of sentence and patterns of sentence used in Kangguru magazine.

The result of the study shows that types of sentence used in Kangguru magazine include simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence and compound-complex sentence. The writer also finds that patterns of sentence used in Kangguru magazine involve SV, SVA, SVC, SVO, SVOC, SVIODO and SVOA. The end of the analysis shows that Kangguru magazine often uses simple sentence in its writing. Simple sentence used in Kangguru magazine takes place 65 % of amount of sentences in the magazine. It means that Kangguru magazine tries to give information by using language which is easier to be understood by the readers, so the readers can get information easily from Kangguru magazine. However, pattern of sentence which is frequently used in Kangguru magazine is SVO.

Authoring a PhD Thesis: How to Plan, Draft, Write and Finish a Doctoral Dissertation

Review : By Shannon McCabe (Albuquerque, NM United States)

This book is an excellent guide for anyone in the process of writing a dissertation. Although he is writing from a British point of view, he takes care to make his advice applicable to the dissertation writer in the US university system as well. He discusses structure, drafting, editing, as well as how to prepare the diss for eventual publication.

The main achievement of this book is the idea that the dissertation writer is taking on another role, moving from *student writer* to *writer*. The dissertation propels the student into the position of colleague in training, and the writing is the vehicle for doing that. For the first time, thanks to this book, I have begun to look at myself as a writer contributing to the body of knowledge on the subject, not just a student producing yet another required paper to please a professor.

Editorial Reviews
Review
"Dunleavy illuminates the management of text. Following his recommended disciplines, he has produced an elegant, witty and spare guide for the perplexed student."--Herman Schwartz, University of Virginia"Authoring a PhD Thesis is superb. It is so in three ways: tone; nature of the advice offered; the fact that the book itself is an exemplary illustration of the principles it recommends. After reading it, it is hard to see how many PhD students ever managed to write an acceptable thesis without reading it."--John Peck, Cardiff University"Pleasantly written, containing a lot of helpful suggestions, sound advice, and illuminating insights into the process of writing a thesis."--Giseline Kuipers, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands"...elegantly written and contains crisp and incisive insights. I will recommend this book widely to students because it will help them significantly with the successful completion of their PhD thesis...I have gained some good ideas from reading the text."--Wyn Grant, Warwick University


Review
"Dunleavy illuminates the management of text. Following his recommended disciplines, he has produced an elegant, witty and spare guide for the perplexed student."--Herman Schwartz, University of Virginia

"Authoring a PhD Thesis is superb. It is so in three ways: tone; nature of the advice offered; the fact that the book itself is an exemplary illustration of the principles it recommends. After reading it, it is hard to see how many PhD students ever managed to write an acceptable thesis without reading it."--John Peck, Cardiff University

"Pleasantly written, containing a lot of helpful suggestions, sound advice, and illuminating insights into the process of writing a thesis."--Giseline Kuipers, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

"...elegantly written and contains crisp and incisive insights. I will recommend this book widely to students because it will help them significantly with the successful completion of their PhD thesis...I have gained some good ideas from reading the text."--Wyn Grant, Warwick University

How to Write a Better Thesis

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
This concise guide emphasizes clear and logical structure as the key to a well-written thesis. Offering concrete examples of common structural problems, and numerous devices, tricks, and tests by which to avoid them, in a direct and conversational tone, it proves that the astute researcher must no longer regard writing as the last chore but rather as a crucial part of the research process. This updated edition reflects the changes in research style brought about by the Internet.


About the Author
David Evans, senior associate of the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning at the University of Melbourne, is coeditor of Restoring the Land. Paul Gruba is based at the Center for Communication Skills and English as a Second Language at the University of Melbourne.

Review : By Graeme C. Simsion (Melbourne, Australia)

Over the four years I spent working on my PhD, I must have read hundreds of papers and substantial parts of many books. In terms of the quality of the finished thesis, this little book was probably the most important. Lots of good, practical advice, even for an experienced writer: schedule a full re-read before giving it to the supervisor for review (they'll add more value if they're not fixing things you could fix yourself); re-write the introduction every six weeks; advice on how examiners read theses (and hence where to put the extra effort). The section on writing the conclusions was a big help in getting the job finished. The section devoted to effective use of word processors is probably redundant for most of us: but there are enough nuggets in the rest of the book to more than compensate. My only regret is that I didn't purchase it at the beginning instead of half-way through when a fellow student recommended it.

How to Write a BA Thesis: A Practical Guide from Your First Ideas to Your Finished Paper (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)

Description
The senior thesis is the capstone of a college education, but writing one can be a daunting prospect. Students need to choose their own topic and select the right adviser. Then they need to work steadily for several months as they research, write, and manage a major independent project. Now there's a mentor to help. How to Write a BA Thesis is a practical, friendly guide written by Charles Lipson, an experienced professor who has guided hundreds of students through the thesis-writing process.

This book offers step-by-step advice on how to turn a vague idea into a clearly defined proposal, then a draft paper, and, ultimately, a polished thesis. Lipson also tackles issues beyond the classroom-from good work habits to coping with personal problems that interfere with research and writing.

Filled with examples and easy-to-use highlighted tips, the book also includes handy time schedules that show when to begin various tasks and how much time to spend on each. Convenient checklists remind students which steps need special attention, and a detailed appendix, filled with examples, shows how to use the three main citation systems in the humanities and social sciences: MLA, APA, and Chicago.

How to Write a BA Thesis will help students work more comfortably and effectively-on their own and with their advisers. Its clear guidelines and sensible advice make it the perfect text for thesis workshops. Students and their advisers will refer again and again to this invaluable resource. From choosing a topic to preparing the final paper, How to Write a BA Thesis helps students turn a daunting prospect into a remarkable achievement.

How to Write a Thesis

Description
"How to Write a Thesis can be read with profit by anyone who writes professionally, whether proposals, reports, monographs or a thesis. It is oriented to someone writing a PhD thesis, but has a lot to say about writing in general. It deals with the process of writing rather than detailed content, and is applicable regardless of discipline" SRA

"This is the book that all PhD supervisors and their students have been waiting for: the first comprehensive overview of the many different writing practices, and processes, involved in the production of a doctoral thesis. Crammed full of explanations, shortcuts and tips, this book demystifies academic writing in one fell swoop. Everyone who reads it will be massively enabled as a writer." Professor Lynne Pearce, Associate Dean for Postgraduate Teaching, University of Lancaster

"Rowena Murray's down-to-earth approach both recognises and relieves some of the agony of writing a PhD. The advice in this book is both practical and motivational; sometimes it's 'PhD-saving' too. By using Rowena Murray's techniques of regular snacking, instead of occasional bingeing, I managed to rescue my PhD from near-death at a time of work overload." Christine Sinclair, Part-time PhD student and lecturer in Educational Development, University of Paisley

This book evolved from fifteen years' experience of teaching thesis writing. The contents have been tried and tested with postgraduates and academics. Early chapters explore the ambiguities and subtleties of thesis writing in detail. Later chapters are more compact, listing steps in the writing process. All chapters provide examples to illustrate techniques and activities to progress writing.

When writing a thesis, students must be ready to develop new modes of writing. The harsh reality is that those who like to work to goals are likely to have to submit to floundering around, reconstructing their well laid plans, whilst those who hate to be driven by goals, or do not see the point of them, will have to submit to deadlines and milestones that may seem like millstones.

This book will help all students cope with the challenges inherent in writing a thesis.

PERMISSIVE CULTURE IN EUROPEAN SOCIETY IN 1980’S ERA AS REFLECTED IN ROSA LIKSOM’S ONE NIGHT STAND: A SOCIOCULTURAL ANALYSIS

Esti Widiyawati

ABSTRACT

The title of this thesis is Permissive Culture in European Society in 1980’s Era as Reflected in Rosa Liksom’s One Night Stand: A Sociocultural Analysis. The writer is motivated to choose Rosa Liksom’s One Night Stand as her topic in this thesis because of the following:first, cultural change that happen in European Society might influence changes in all aspects of lives, especially it can influence Indonesian culture.These influences can be bad influences. Second, Rosa Liksom’s One Night Stand is a novel that gives new insight on literary study, since it is considered as punk literature, it is quiet different with other novel that talks about romance or tragedy written by English author. The third, there are some moral values of the novel that can be taken. The objective of this research are to describe the kinds of permissive culture, to describe the reasons of permissive culture, and to find the moral values that can be taken from Rosa Liksom’s One Night Stand.

In this research, the writer performs descriptive qualitative research. The subject of the research is the novel One Night Stand which consists of forty three short stories written by Rosa Liksom. The object of the research is focused on permissive culture in 1980’s as describe in the novel. This research is grouped into a library research. The primary source is the novel entitles One Night Stand, while the secondary sources are any books in relation to the study. The data of the research are gathered through observation and documentation The writer also takes the data from the internet. Finally, they are analyzed by using the socio-cultural approach proposed by Faruk (1994).

The result of the research shows that the permissive culture in European society in 1980’s era such as free sex, cohabitation, lesbian and homosexual, juvenile delinquency, drinking habit, woman smoking, drug and narcotics habit caused by environmental influences, the lack of the family rules, freedom in all aspects of life and biological factor. The moral values that can be found in One Night Stand are permissive culture is a form of human morality degradation and it should not be transferred nor being developed by other countries. Family plays an important role in controlling their children to be far from any kinds of permissiveness. Parents must pay more attention to their children and concern in all their children’s balance life. Sex education is important to be taught by young people so that they can avoid it and far from the bad effects of free sex. Government should give freedom to the citizens in a right place, and give freedom by considering moral values, religion rules, and norm that should be obeyed by all citizens.

- THE IMPACT OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IN THE LIFE OF THE MAIN CHARACTER AS REFLECTED IN JOHN GRISHAM’S THE CHAMBER: A PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

By
Didik Santoso
03004081

ABSTRACT

The research is entitled The Impact of Capital Punishment in the Life of the Main Character as Reflected in John Grisham’s The Chamber: A Psychological Analysis. The aims of the research are (1) to describe the characterization of the main character in John Grisham’s The Chamber. (2) to describe the impact of capital punishment in the life of the main character. (3) to draw some moral values from the novel.

The subject of the research is a novel entitled The Chamber which is written by John Grisham and the object of the research is the impact of capital punishment in the life of the main character as reflected in the novel. The writer employs library research done by reading many bibliographies critically and comprehensively. After the data are collected, they are analyzed by using Sigmund Freud and Skinner’s theory of psychology as the main approach to search the impact of capital punishment in the novel.

Some of the important research findings can be stated as follows. Sam’s characterizations are described as racist, murderer, sarcastic, patriarchy, terrorist, committing revenge, intelligent, hopeless, love, and confession his mistakes. The impact of capital punishment toward the main character can be divided into two, good and bad impact. The good impacts are, realizing his wrong act, changing his view toward black and Jews, unitizing between grandfather and grandson, preferring to read books, and being a religious man. While the bad impacts are, hating the agent of punishment (the state and the governor), committing suicide, and became sarcastic person. The moral values in the novel are also divided into two; good moral values, which include optimistic and asking forgiveness; and bad moral values which include hopeless, extravagant, and cunning (bribe).

AN ANALYSISOF CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION IN J.R.R TOLKIEN’S THE LORD OF THE RING: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING A STRUCTURAL APPROACH

ABSTRACT

This research is entitled An Analysis of Character and Characterization in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring A Structural Approach. The writer is motivated to choose the novel because a few reasons; first, in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring has relations to the folklore and myth. Second, in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring is famous literary work and has been made into film version. Third, in the novel J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring was published with various languages. The aims of the research are; (1) to describe character and characterization the Fellowship of the Ring in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring, and (2) to describe comparison between character and characterization the Fellowship of the Ring in .R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring.

To analyze the character and characterization, the researcher employs the structural approach. The subject of this research is J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring. To fulfill the needed data and information, the researcher employs library research done by reading many bibliographies, critically and comprehensively. After the data are collected, they are analyzed by using the structural approach as the main approach to research the character and characterization the Fellowship of the Ring in the novel.

Base on the discussion it can be concluded that; (1) the character and characterization every member in the Fellowship of the Ring are Frodo Baggins, has three characters, emotional, wise, and smart, Gandalf the Grey he has characterization as a Wizard with the wise characterization for goodness, Sam Gamgee have two dominant characterization, which are smart characterization and loyal Aragorn (Strider) has wise characterization, Merry has two dominant characterization they are smart and loyalty, Pippin has two dominant characterization they are loyalty and curiosity, Legolas has dominant character responsive character in act, Gimli has dominant character which is bravery character, and Boromir has two dominant characters that are conceited and bravery, (2) the comparison between character and characterization the Fellowship of the Ring, the writer has one character as a perfect character that is Gandalf the Grey that was wisdom. Frodo has good characterization development because Frodo have to learn growing the best personality development.

SOCIAL CONDITION IN EARLY 20Th CENTURY AMERICAN AS REFLECTED IN LAVYRLE SPENSER’S THAT CAMDEN SUMMER

By
Eka Oktaria Rini
NIM 03026032

Abstract

The title of this research is Social Condition in Early 20th Century as Reflected Lavyrle Spenser’s That Camden Summer. Social issues are matters directly or indirectly after many or all of society and are considered to be problems, controversial related moral values or both. The aim of this research is to analyze the social condition in America in early 20th century and comparing it with the real condition of American society in early 20th century by using mimetic approach.

In this research, the writer uses mimetic concept to analyze the novel. To collect the data, the writer searches many libraries, does critical reading of the novel and reads several related books. Besides using library research, the writer also take the data from internet. Then the data are collected, and are analyzed by using descriptive, qualitative techniques to give a clear explanation of the objectives of study.

Based on the research, the writer obtains some significant findings. The novel That Camden Summer brings some values to be understood, the social condition is very complicated, and the discrimination problem especially about women happen from long time ago. In this time the woman discrimination always happens in American society although feminist has existed. In this time education for women began to be important. The girls not only learn from her mother but they get formal education similar to the boys. Society is a grouping of individuals which is characterized by common interests and may have distinctive culture and institutions. And the development of technology is very fast as the effect of industrial revolution. Car and telephone is the symbol of modern American lifestyle in early 20th century. Women fashion in this time is influenced by the advent of the automobile. American people read the newspaper has to get information and entertainment. American people get entertainment by watching theater, going to piano concerts and going to picnic. American party is social gathering for celebration and recreation. Many American families only gather all at once around the dinner table.