Binx Bolling's Vertical & Horizontal Search in The Moviegoer
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A 5 page paper that examines Walker Percy's 1961 book entitled The Moviegoer and explores both the vertical and horizontal search that its main character, Binx Bolling, experienced in this book. Included are definitions of both searches as well as a look at the results these searches provided and the changes they brought to the life of Binx Bolling. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: LCMovie.doc

Bioethics: Space And Military Technology
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6 pages in length. Technological advancement has afforded mankind phenomenal - and heretofore unfathomable - opportunities as a species; indeed, the past several decades have proven instrumental in the growth of myriad industries. Space and military technology are two areas in particular whereby technology is responsible for changing the very fundamental approach to which these industries address their respective objectives. The extent to which pursuits of space and military have expanded exponentially is both grand and far-reaching; that bioethical concerns have landed front and center of these operations speaks to the growing moral significance that must be taken into consideration as mankind embarks upon widening his scope of these two entities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCBioethSpc.rtf

Biometric Identity Cards in the UK
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The UK government is considering the introduction of biometric national identity cards. Information Technology (IT) will be a factor in making the scheme work. This 8 page paper discusses the benefits and dangers of an IT based ID card and some of the technical, ethical and legal problems and issues likely to be encountered as the card is introduced. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEbiometric.rtf

Biometric Security Measures for Airline Passengers
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This 12 page report discusses biometric technolgy and its use as a security measure for airline passengers. One of the ways the airlines are trying to make air travel safer is through the implementation of biometric measures to screen passengers and identify those who are likely to present a threat or who have already proven themselves to be dangerous. Regardless of how well-disguised a person may be, he or she cannot disguise their most fundamental biological basics. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: BWbiomet.rtf

Blade Runner -- A Possible Society ?
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10 pages in length. An evaluative analysis of technology, society, and freedoms as presented in the film "Blade Runner." The 'right to happiness' is mentioned as a key issue. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Bladerun.wps

Borgmann and Strong's Account of Devices and Things
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A 5 page paper which discusses the various perspectives of Albert Borgmann and David Strong as it relates to the devices and things of man. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAstrong2.wps

Britain’s Premiere Role in Industrialization
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This is a 7 page paper discussing the processes which lead to the reason why Britain was the first country in the world to industrialize. In the early 1700s, Britain’s mining, iron and textile industries were largely labour based and much of the country was still agricultural in its lifestyle. During the next century and a half however, Britain became the leading country in the industrial revolution, tripled its population and became the world’s leading producer of manufactured goods. Several elements played key factors in Britain leading the industrial revolution. Firstly, on a national scale, Britain had one of the best developed road and canal systems which enabled them to transport goods efficiently and manufacturers and businessmen were well supported in any upgrading methods they developed. These goods were also easily exported on a global scale by Britain’s expansive naval fleet of ships. Being an island nation provided Britain with certain advantages: firstly, they were separated from the wars on the continent which allowed them to progress industrially without interruption; and, their shipping fleet was maintained for overseas trade and security. Demands in the textile industry lead to machines which increased production in the weaving and spinning sectors. Increased production in the textile industry required further energy sources from water and steam which resulted in steam engine inventions which also proved exceedingly useful in the mining and iron processes. Britain was able to produce a vast amount of manufactured goods which were easily transported and unaffected by the Napoleonic Wars which slowed down industrial progress throughout Europe. The effects of the industrial boom are seen in the population growth at the time which more than tripled to over 21 million largely concentrated in the industrialized cities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJBritI1.rtf