Dimensions of Myth

Based on William Doty’s working matrix to define myth (17 characteristics on pages 33–34), identify two dimensions you find most interesting, read their full section in Doty’s book (from Chapters 2–3), explain what you think each dimension is about, and discuss whether it addresses material or nonmaterial culture. Sample Solution

AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)

The patient, a 30-year-old homosexual man, complained of unexplained weight loss, chronic diarrhea, and respiratory congestion during the past 6 months. Physical examination revealed right-sided pneumonitis. The following studies were performed:StudiesResultsComplete blood cell count (CBC), p. 174Hemoglobin (Hgb), p. 25912 g/dL (normal: 14-18 g/dL)Hematocrit (Hct), p. 25636% (normal: 42%-52%)Chest X-ray, p. 1014Right-sided consolidation affecting the […]

Adult patients with distal radius fractures

The role of the nurse in responding to and planning for adult patients with distal radius fractures to minimise the risk of acute/inpatient admissions. Descriptive literature review. Sample Solution

Mythologists

Choose one of the thinkers about myth (mythologists) in the Required Learning Materials and conduct some further research on them using resources in the UMGC library. Then, summarize two of their ideas which might help your classmates interpret and analyze myths and their relationships to nonmaterial culture (beliefs, values, norms, customs, traditions etc.). Avoid talking […]