Paul Bourne

The socio-political realities of education in Jamaica: Post-secondary perspective in Politics PolMach Forums

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 pop

THE POLITICS OF RACE in Politics PolMach Forums

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. (Will

THE POLITICS OF BEING A GOD in Politics PolMach Forums

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 mem

Inflation: causes and influences on the Jamaican Economy in Politics PolMach Forums

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 positi

Politics and Socialization in Politics PolMach Forums

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 socializa

FINANCING NEW ENTREPRENEURAIL VENTURES: (in Jamaica) in Business JoeUser Forums

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.

THE POLITICS OF SOCIALIZATION in Politics PolMach Forums

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

SOCIOLOGY in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

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THE POLITICS OF SOCIALIZATION in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

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 comm

The life of an innercity child in Politics PolMach Forums

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-

Academic performance of Advanced Level accounting candidates in Jamaica in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

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 n

Political socialization in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

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 forwarde

Resume in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

CURRICULUM VITAE PAUL ANDREW BOURNE Home Address 7F Cambridge Street Franklin Town Kingston 16 Kingston, Jamaica Tel. : 1 876 841 4931 Email: [email protected] Present Position Graduate Assistant, Dept. of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work; University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica: 2004 Nationality Jamaican EDUCATION M.S

Elitism in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

Is Jamaican Creole a language? By Paul Andrew Bourne, BSc. (Hons.) Economics and Demography Over the decades, the elitists among us have continued to “scuff” at Creole (Patois) as a language. This is because of its “mediocritic” origin and the social class associated with its usage. In order that finesse is brought to this discourse, a position must be provided on what constitutes a language. In addition, we must be able to comparatively

Leveling the debate: “Studying overseas still costs more.” in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

By Paul Andrew Bourne, MSc. (candidate), Bsc. (Hons) Demography /Economics On Sunday May 9, 2004, an article written by Mr. Mark Thompson appeared in the Sunday Herald under the caption, Studying overseas still costs more than in Jamaica, in reference to the undergraduate programmes offered by the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. Such an article was written without any understanding of the epistemological framework o

A special friendship in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

BY PAUL ANDREW BOURNE Have you ever had a friend Who does not see BEAUTY, SOCIAL STANDING, FAME and CREDENTIAL as important? Or, WEALTH for that matter? But the warmth of your soul, the blessing of you just being there, accepting each fault as though it was pleasantries without being hypocritical. Seeing beyond

The life of an innercity child in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

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 remained at her residence at 110 Waltham Park Road, Kingston 11. It wa

BLAME THE AMERICANS: in Politics JoeUser Forums

Some Jamaicans habitually use the above quotation in a pejorative manner about deported individuals. This ideographic has seemingly crept into the psyche of the average person. So much so that many peoples are promoting their individualized positions on the issue as ontology. Therefore, when Professor Headley’s findings on the “politics of deportees” were

Migration comparison in developing countries in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

Introduction According to Goldsheider (1998) migration is the “detachment from the organization of activities at one place and the movement of the total round of activities to another.” That is, people who move from one place to another while changing their usual place of residence are migrants. This definition, however, excludes people who move from one p

A Jamaican Icon in Politics JoeUser Forums

The Most Honourable Edward George Phillip Seaga, leader of the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), has been battered, bruised and left for dead. Nevertheless, like a Phoenix, he is still searching for one last reign at the helm. However, despite the seemingly unwitting approaches that he has taken in the past, the letter to Bruce Golding, party Chairman, in regar

FINANCING NEW ENTREPRENEURAIL VENTURES in Business JoeUser Forums

Introduction In today’s society, the allocation and availability of capitals have posed a significant challenge to countless small prospective and actual investors. The issues range from not having the collaterals to being unable to provide credible guarantors. Because monies are paramount for the funding of working capital, many small investors are un

Programming in Jamaica in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

The life of many Jamaicans has been mesmerized by the quality of ‘local programming’ offered by CVM and TVJ television stations. The programmes aired by both media houses have offered nothing even to the dead. If the directors of programming at both institutions were half as witty like street boys, the level of artistry in local production would have created “Jamaic

ESSAY WRITING in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

In English for Academic Purposes, Lalla (1998, pp.175 – 200) posits that the most crucial aspect to essay writing is its introduction. She forwards the position that, a good introduction establishes a focus for the writing. The focus, she declares, is established through a thesis statement. To attain the focus throughout the composition, one needs a formal plan. T

Leveling the debate: “Studying overseas still costs more.” in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

On Sunday May 9, 2004, an article written by Mr. Mark Thompson appeared in the Sunday Herald under the caption, Studying overseas still costs more than in Jamaica, in reference to the undergraduate programmes offered by the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. Such an article was written without any understanding of the epistemological framework of econom

Is Jamaican Creole a language? in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

Over the decades, the elitists among us have continued to “scuff” at Creole (Patois) as a language. This is because of its “mediocritic” origin and the social class associated with its usage. In order that finesse is brought to this discourse, a position must be provided on what constitutes a language. In addition, we must be able to comparatively analyze those facto