English
This term aspects of Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South are analysed in items 2652 to 2654. Peter Skrzynecki and Bruce Dawe's poetry is
discussed in terms of its public and political voice in Item 2655 and an analysis of Ted Hughes' Birthday Letters is given in items 2656 and
2657. Huckleberry Finns 'moral crisis' is examined in item 2658.
Drama
IItem 2659 is an analysis of the complex themes of modernity and femininity in Jenny Kemp's Still Angela and Aboriginal performance pieces
including The Seven Stages of Grieving are analysed in terms of their subversive power in Item 2660.
Website:
www.loc.gov/rr/perform/new.internet.resources.html
This web page is part of the library of congress website and gives a list of links to useful resources for music, theatre and dance.
Modern History
Item 2642 discusses Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan's 1987 and 1988 summit meetings and Items 2643 and 2644 discuss independence and partition in India and Gandhi's role as a non-violent revolutionary.
Leon Trotsky's role on the 1905 revolution is detailed in Items 2645 and 2646 and the effects of US nuclear testing on Bikini Atoll in the pacific is detailed in Item 2647.
Website:
www.bbc.co.uk/history/
This is an interesting resource for both ancient and modern history students. It is divided into three sections: Topics, Resources and Practical History and gives information on many historical events and personalities.
History Extension
Item 2648 takes a look at the rise of Elizabeth I and the strategies she used to protect her nation and secure her position.
Society and Culture
Issues of poverty in Africa are discussed from a sociological and economical perspective in Items 2637 and 2638. Item 2639 explores the
role of music in social movements. Item 2640 discusses research that compares the lifestyles of young rural women to that of their city
counterparts and in Item 2641 the life/work balance in today's society is questioned as it proposes work has become the new leisure.
Chemistry
This term we look at the issues in forensic chemistry. Item 2665 looks at the effects of environmental exposure on forensic samples and item 2666 looks at DNA based technologies and advances
in DNA fingerprinting that can assist in criminal investigations
Engineering Studies
This is a new subject for Infocus.
Item 2661 looks at aeronautical engineering focusing on the progression of the turbojet to the turbofan engine for both military and
commercial use. Telecommunications are discussed in item 2662 which looks at software designed radio systems used for military communications
and item 2663 discusses the technical side of High definition radio.
Earth and Environmental Science
Issues surrounding nuclear power are discussed this term. Item 2649 discusses the economics of nuclear power and compares the costs to other energy sources while Item 2650 discusses the safe
disposal of nuclear waste. Item 2651 focuses on the political debate, discussing nuclear power as a response to global warming
Studies in Religion
Item 2636 is an extract on Islamic bioethics outlining some fundamental teachings of Islam that relate to bioethics.
Another article on this topic can be accessed at www.cmaj.ca/cgi/reprint/164/1/60.pdf which discusses the framework of values that Muslims
incorporate when making decisions about health.
Legal Studies
Issues covered in legal studies this term include euthanasia (Item 2667), rule of law, separation of powers and judicial
decision making in Australia (Item 2668), protecting personal privacy (Item 2669), policing and public order (Item 2670) majority
verdicts in NSW (Item 2671), parental status for co-mothers in lesbian relationships (Item 2672), and the notion of self defence
as a legal defence for homicide in domestic violence situations (Item 2673). There are two new issues of Hot Topics this term.
Item 2674 looks at sexual assault and Item 2675 looks at shelter.
Website:
www.indigenousjustice.gov.au
The Indigenous Justice Clearinghouse is a collaborative partnership between the Attorney General's Department of NSW and the Australian
Institute of Criminology and is endorsed by the Standing Committee of Attorneys General. The website gives access to a resource database,
an online discussion forum and research briefs.
Upcoming events at the State Library of NSW
Bookings are recommended for all events. Phone (02) 9273 1770 or email bookings@sl.nsw.gov.au
(Full time students are eligible for concession but must show ID on entry)
The twin history of Alexandria & the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
When:
Tuesday 13 March, 5.30 pm for 6 pm
Where:
Dixson Room, Mitchell Wing
Cost:
$17, $12 (bookings)
A one-hour historical tour with images and music, of the city of Alexandria and the Ancient Library from Alexander the Great.
Hear about the famous, from Cleopatra to Napoleon, and the glamorous kingdom of Egypt right up to the rebuilding of the new beacon
of Alexandria, the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Presenter: Lorenzo Montesini.
Upcoming Exhibitions at the State Library of NSW
Sydney Harbour : Seldom Scene
Open: 5 March to 27 May 2007
Venue: Picture Gallery, Mitchell Wing
The Doug Moran National Portrait Prize & Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize
Open: 12 March to 6 May 2007
Venue: Mitchell Galleries
World Press Photo
Open: 11 May to 31 May
Venue: Mitchell Galleries
For more information go to www.atmitchell.com/events/future.cfm
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