Assignment #4 Part Two
In the book Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void by Mary Roach (published in April 2011), Roach takes you on the journey of what it takes to become an Astronaut. From the unusually small living spaces to the packaged frozen meals. Mary Roach is trying to create a new perspective of science in a humorous way. By finding the amusement of being trained to become an astronaut. Roach insist that there is more to the career of an Astronaut then just going to space. The message I receive from the book is, To not make assumptions or generalize something or someone without evidence. Astronauts do not simply sign up to go to space and are instantly sent. It takes months even years to train them to live in a completely different environment for a long period of time.
The author studies the many ways Astronauts train, by using logos throughout the book to create a credible and fact based story. "I pictured Astronauts, all of them, as they were in the Apollo footage: faceless icons behind gold visors, bounding like antelopes in the moon's weak gravity," this is written to explain the often stereotype created about astronauts. "Earlier, I asked Tachibana whether he was planning to pull any surprises on his candidates, to see how they cope under the stress of sudden emergency." "If something goes wrong everyone's clarity of mind is needed,"(packingformars).
The author explains the emotional and mental strength astronauts have to contain in order to be able to manage in any situation good or bad. "A broken toilet is not only more representative of the challenges of space travel, but-as we'll see in chapter 14-stressful in its own right," (packingformars). They are trained to be ready and prepared for anything to happen do to the fact that they do not have the same advantages in space as on earth (example: Gravity). The author wants readers to have an open mind about different fields of studies and careers that are not familiar to them. To not make assumptions based on opinions heard by media and the environment around them.
I believe the target audience the author is trying to appeal to is those with a love for science and space. It is not the average science book, it not only contains empirical evidence, but also finds the comical side of science. For example " Lunch has arrived and all ten candidates get up to unpack the containers and set out plates. They sit down again, but not one picks up chopsticks. You can tell they're strategizing. Does taking the first bite show leadership, or does it suggest impatience and self indulgence?"(packingformars) Creating a humorous tone of what often might go through astronauts mind while in training. Packing for Mars is overall a fantastic book that does not only make you laugh it also teaches you many things about the field of science.
Bibliography:
(packingformars)Roach, Mary. "Countdown." Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void. New York: W.W. Norton, 2010. N. pag. Print.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Assignment #4
The Book Nickel and Dimed- On (Not) Getting by in America by Barbara Ehrenreich (published in May 2002), is a magnificent story about Ehrenreich's plan to live the life of a minimum wage American. She is curious to see what it is like to live on a 7 to 8 dollar an hour salary. As the book goes on you recognize the hardship that comes from living on minimum wage and the many sacrifices people have to make on a day to day basis. The story gives off a very clear message that the author intends to change the perspective of the audience, In life we often take advantage of the many privileges and opportunities we receive, we often forget what its like to work hard to achieve goals and or our dreams.
In the book the author uses the literary devices: ethos, pathos and logos to create a very distinct message for the audience. For example though I have already used this quote I feel it is very strong use of logos, “But as I’d learned from my coworkers in Maine-several of whom had spent time in tightly shared space-people who depend on the generosity of others for their lodging always have something untoward to put up with, typically incompatible relatives and long waits for the bathroom,”(nickelanddimed). As mentioned before people often do not have the same opportunities as others and have to do what they can to make sure their needs are fulfilled. One of those needs is having shelter.
The author uses pathos to make the audience feel sympathetic and have a change of perspective,“He is the only representative of that better world where people go to college and wear civilian clothes to work and shop on the weekends for fun,”(nickelanddimed). Often we take advantage of the privileges we have in which "we can not go a day without shopping" when others can go a day without food in order to make sure they have shelter. I think this quote is fantastic, it is short but yet carries a deep meaning. That some people only have to worry about getting through school and getting accepted to college. Most people do not have the same opportunity, they have to worry about making a living and supporting themselves or in some cases a family. In which school is not their number one priority, though it is often not their choice to make this decision.
I believe the target audience that the author is trying to appeal to is every hard working man and woman, who knows what it is like to work for their living. Those who do not receive the recognition they deserve, who are not talked to as though they help make a difference in the business and the world. The reason I think this is the audience the author is trying to appeal to is because of her choice of diction. She uses the word "Pariah" which means outcast. That was used by one of the people she was interviewing, and it creates a big symbol of how they feel the world sees them. She wants people to stop using salary as a determination of social status and notice that almost everyone works for their living.
Bibliography:
(nickelanddimed)Ehrenreich, Barbara. Nickel and Dimed: On (not) Getting by in America. New York: Metropolitan, 2001. Print.
The Book Nickel and Dimed- On (Not) Getting by in America by Barbara Ehrenreich (published in May 2002), is a magnificent story about Ehrenreich's plan to live the life of a minimum wage American. She is curious to see what it is like to live on a 7 to 8 dollar an hour salary. As the book goes on you recognize the hardship that comes from living on minimum wage and the many sacrifices people have to make on a day to day basis. The story gives off a very clear message that the author intends to change the perspective of the audience, In life we often take advantage of the many privileges and opportunities we receive, we often forget what its like to work hard to achieve goals and or our dreams.
In the book the author uses the literary devices: ethos, pathos and logos to create a very distinct message for the audience. For example though I have already used this quote I feel it is very strong use of logos, “But as I’d learned from my coworkers in Maine-several of whom had spent time in tightly shared space-people who depend on the generosity of others for their lodging always have something untoward to put up with, typically incompatible relatives and long waits for the bathroom,”(nickelanddimed). As mentioned before people often do not have the same opportunities as others and have to do what they can to make sure their needs are fulfilled. One of those needs is having shelter.
The author uses pathos to make the audience feel sympathetic and have a change of perspective,“He is the only representative of that better world where people go to college and wear civilian clothes to work and shop on the weekends for fun,”(nickelanddimed). Often we take advantage of the privileges we have in which "we can not go a day without shopping" when others can go a day without food in order to make sure they have shelter. I think this quote is fantastic, it is short but yet carries a deep meaning. That some people only have to worry about getting through school and getting accepted to college. Most people do not have the same opportunity, they have to worry about making a living and supporting themselves or in some cases a family. In which school is not their number one priority, though it is often not their choice to make this decision.
I believe the target audience that the author is trying to appeal to is every hard working man and woman, who knows what it is like to work for their living. Those who do not receive the recognition they deserve, who are not talked to as though they help make a difference in the business and the world. The reason I think this is the audience the author is trying to appeal to is because of her choice of diction. She uses the word "Pariah" which means outcast. That was used by one of the people she was interviewing, and it creates a big symbol of how they feel the world sees them. She wants people to stop using salary as a determination of social status and notice that almost everyone works for their living.
Bibliography:
(nickelanddimed)Ehrenreich, Barbara. Nickel and Dimed: On (not) Getting by in America. New York: Metropolitan, 2001. Print.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Assignment #3 Part 3
In the article A Day in the Life Aboard the International Space Station: Introduction. Compared to the other two article is more fact-based then opinion based. It describes the astronauts mission in space. Also what NASA wishes to achieve with every mission to space.
In the Article it describes the job of an astronaut in space, ". The station crew spends their day working on science experiments that require their input, as well as monitoring those that are controlled from the ground. They also take part in medical experiments to determine how well their bodies are adjusting to living in microgravity for long periods of time"(NASA) while in the book Packing for Mars describes a different point of view "In reality maybe one percent of an astronauts career takes place in space, and one percent of that is done in a pressure suit. Not that bravery has been entirely phased out. Those recommended astronaut attributes also include 'Ability to Function Despite Imminent Catastrophe.' If something goes wrong everyone's clarity of mind is needed."(mars) Both explain that the life of an astronaut in space is difficult, to be able to cope with a tragic incident, or handle a very different environment is incredibly difficult.
The author of the article mainly uses logos from the rhetorical triangle to give a clear and basic answer for why they send astronauts to space. "The space station is a working laboratory orbiting 240 miles above Earth and is home to an international crew. The station has more than 15,000 cubic feet of habitable volume, which includes more room than a conventional three-bedroom house. The station provides a laboratory complex where gravity, a fundamental force on Earth, is virtually eliminated for extended periods,"(NASA) it gives a straight forward answer of what the shuttle is like. The article contains very little opinions, and is mainly facts from the direct source NASA.
In comparison to the previous article Space Living the writer states the negative in space travel that did indeed change my perspective but after reading this new article I understand the fascination people have with space. Its a mystery that people are slowly trying to understand, and if people want to go explore the mystery of space who are we to stop them.
Bibliography:
(mars)Roach, Mary. Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void. New York: W.W. Norton, 2010. Print.
(NASA)Dunbar, Brian. "A Day in the Life Aboard the International Space Station: Introduction." NASA. Ed. NASA Administrator. NASA, n.d. Web. 17 Aug. 2014. <http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/teachingfromspace/dayinthelife/#.U-4TA9m9LCQ>.
In the article A Day in the Life Aboard the International Space Station: Introduction. Compared to the other two article is more fact-based then opinion based. It describes the astronauts mission in space. Also what NASA wishes to achieve with every mission to space.
In the Article it describes the job of an astronaut in space, ". The station crew spends their day working on science experiments that require their input, as well as monitoring those that are controlled from the ground. They also take part in medical experiments to determine how well their bodies are adjusting to living in microgravity for long periods of time"(NASA) while in the book Packing for Mars describes a different point of view "In reality maybe one percent of an astronauts career takes place in space, and one percent of that is done in a pressure suit. Not that bravery has been entirely phased out. Those recommended astronaut attributes also include 'Ability to Function Despite Imminent Catastrophe.' If something goes wrong everyone's clarity of mind is needed."(mars) Both explain that the life of an astronaut in space is difficult, to be able to cope with a tragic incident, or handle a very different environment is incredibly difficult.
The author of the article mainly uses logos from the rhetorical triangle to give a clear and basic answer for why they send astronauts to space. "The space station is a working laboratory orbiting 240 miles above Earth and is home to an international crew. The station has more than 15,000 cubic feet of habitable volume, which includes more room than a conventional three-bedroom house. The station provides a laboratory complex where gravity, a fundamental force on Earth, is virtually eliminated for extended periods,"(NASA) it gives a straight forward answer of what the shuttle is like. The article contains very little opinions, and is mainly facts from the direct source NASA.
In comparison to the previous article Space Living the writer states the negative in space travel that did indeed change my perspective but after reading this new article I understand the fascination people have with space. Its a mystery that people are slowly trying to understand, and if people want to go explore the mystery of space who are we to stop them.
Bibliography:
(mars)Roach, Mary. Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void. New York: W.W. Norton, 2010. Print.
(NASA)Dunbar, Brian. "A Day in the Life Aboard the International Space Station: Introduction." NASA. Ed. NASA Administrator. NASA, n.d. Web. 17 Aug. 2014. <http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/teachingfromspace/dayinthelife/#.U-4TA9m9LCQ>.
Assignment #3 Part two
In the article Space Living: Astro Home, compared to the previous article, it uses a more humorous tone to describe living in space. Explaining that Velcro is often an astronauts friend in space, because everything is floating around Velcro helps restrict the items making them of easier access to astronauts. The writer exaggerates when describing the shuttle creating a humorous irony. In which the way they describe the shuttle is so dull its funny.
Both the Book and the Article use an amusing tone when describing the trip to space. For example in the book Packing for Mars "To the rocket scientist you are a problem. You are the most irritating piece of machinery he or she will have to deal with. Your fluctuating metabolism, your puny memory, your frame that comes in a million different configurations. You are unpredictable,"(mars) and in the article Space Living "All portable items must be either tied to the walls or stuck to your body. This fact accounts for the design of your new pants, space life’s primary contribution to futuristic fashion. Your space pants have thick Velcro strips across the thighs so you can stick your favorite toys to your legs and fly around barnacled with notepads, pens, and cameras. Ditch your shoes—you’ll nearly never be standing on anything. You’ll need, however, warm socks since your feet will lack proper blood flow and will always be cold."(space) both authors describe the negatives of a space mission, or people going into space but create a lighter side to the situation by using a humorous tone.
The writer of the article Space Living used the rhetorical triangle by using pathos almost throughout the whole article. To try to create a sympathetic emotion from the readers towards the astronauts that are flying through space in their words a "totally airtight, multiwindowed terrarium, about the size of a Boeing 767. Your surroundings have the general look and feel of an aircraft fuselage, except with a full-time live-in crew. The color scheme is bright aviation white, accented with the metallic blue handholds, chrome mesh cabling, and glittering gold cable connectors."(space) The writer uses sarcasm and humor when describing the shuttle, it sounds like a pretty depressing environment that makes readers feel bad for the astronauts.
Some people dream of the day they can go to space, from the popularity it gathers from the media. After reading this article it kind of puts that idea into perspective. When you think about it you are flying into a never ending environment with little knowledge, traveling in a metal box, with little control over your body movements do to the lack of gravity. I would have to agree with the argument the article is presenting. Traveling to space does not seem all its cracked up to be.
Bibliography:
(Mars)Roach, Mary. Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void. New York: W.W. Norton, 2010. Print
(space)"Space Living: Astro Home." Dwell. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Aug. 2014. <http://www.dwell.com/future/article/space-living-astro-home>.
In the article Space Living: Astro Home, compared to the previous article, it uses a more humorous tone to describe living in space. Explaining that Velcro is often an astronauts friend in space, because everything is floating around Velcro helps restrict the items making them of easier access to astronauts. The writer exaggerates when describing the shuttle creating a humorous irony. In which the way they describe the shuttle is so dull its funny.
Both the Book and the Article use an amusing tone when describing the trip to space. For example in the book Packing for Mars "To the rocket scientist you are a problem. You are the most irritating piece of machinery he or she will have to deal with. Your fluctuating metabolism, your puny memory, your frame that comes in a million different configurations. You are unpredictable,"(mars) and in the article Space Living "All portable items must be either tied to the walls or stuck to your body. This fact accounts for the design of your new pants, space life’s primary contribution to futuristic fashion. Your space pants have thick Velcro strips across the thighs so you can stick your favorite toys to your legs and fly around barnacled with notepads, pens, and cameras. Ditch your shoes—you’ll nearly never be standing on anything. You’ll need, however, warm socks since your feet will lack proper blood flow and will always be cold."(space) both authors describe the negatives of a space mission, or people going into space but create a lighter side to the situation by using a humorous tone.
The writer of the article Space Living used the rhetorical triangle by using pathos almost throughout the whole article. To try to create a sympathetic emotion from the readers towards the astronauts that are flying through space in their words a "totally airtight, multiwindowed terrarium, about the size of a Boeing 767. Your surroundings have the general look and feel of an aircraft fuselage, except with a full-time live-in crew. The color scheme is bright aviation white, accented with the metallic blue handholds, chrome mesh cabling, and glittering gold cable connectors."(space) The writer uses sarcasm and humor when describing the shuttle, it sounds like a pretty depressing environment that makes readers feel bad for the astronauts.
Some people dream of the day they can go to space, from the popularity it gathers from the media. After reading this article it kind of puts that idea into perspective. When you think about it you are flying into a never ending environment with little knowledge, traveling in a metal box, with little control over your body movements do to the lack of gravity. I would have to agree with the argument the article is presenting. Traveling to space does not seem all its cracked up to be.
Bibliography:
(Mars)Roach, Mary. Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void. New York: W.W. Norton, 2010. Print
(space)"Space Living: Astro Home." Dwell. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Aug. 2014. <http://www.dwell.com/future/article/space-living-astro-home>.
Assignment #3
In the Article Daily Life in Space, from National Geographic. It describes what its like to live in a shuttle in space from the perspective of Astronauts. They explain their daily routines, and how sometimes it can be a challenge to fulfill their routines because the lack of gravity. Though it can sometimes be a frustration with the lack of control over movement, the magnificent view of earth leaves a memory to last for a lifetime. The Book by Mary Roach, Packing for Mars she also in the beginning of her book describes the difficulty that comes from living in space. One thing the article and the book both mention is the problem with receiving and sending food.
In the article it explains the astronauts opinion on the food they eat in space, " But when delivery costs $10,000 per pound of food, meals are mostly a time to talk with fellow crew from the U.S., Russia, Canada, Japan or Europe. "(Mars) From Packing for Mars shares the same opinion " The engineer must worry about the water and oxygen and food you'll need in space, about how much extra fuel it will take to launch your shrimp cocktail and irradiated beef tacos,"(Mars). Both explain how it is a challenge to send food, and how that adds on to the preparation of sending people to space.
The article does use the rhetorical triangle but not as much as an author of a book would. The article is giving a insiders look into the life in space, stating more facts then persuading the audience to feel sympathetic or persuading the audience to agree with the argument they are trying to get across. Also the article is not trying to attach to a certain type of audience. They are trying to appeal to those interested in the mystery of space. The Daily Life in Space does however use pathos vaguely to create a mild sympathetic feeling towards the astronauts- “The thing I missed the most was nature, the smell of grass, being around trees and seeing birds and other animals.”(NatGeo) They remain in space for so long they begin to miss the natural beauties of earth.
I think the argument that both the article and the book make about how it is difficult to create a safe shuttle that will be aloud to carry on a mission and also create an environment in which people can live in the shuttle also, is indeed very tough. That it will take multiple blueprints and designs to create an efficient and reliable shuttle.
References:
(NatGeo)Ingber, Sasha. "Daily Life in Space." National Geographic. N.p., n.d. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fchannel.nationalgeographic.com%2Fchannel%2Flive-from-space%2Farticles%2Fat-home-in-space%2F>.
(Mars)Roach, Mary. Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void. New York: W.W. Norton, 2010. Print
In the Article Daily Life in Space, from National Geographic. It describes what its like to live in a shuttle in space from the perspective of Astronauts. They explain their daily routines, and how sometimes it can be a challenge to fulfill their routines because the lack of gravity. Though it can sometimes be a frustration with the lack of control over movement, the magnificent view of earth leaves a memory to last for a lifetime. The Book by Mary Roach, Packing for Mars she also in the beginning of her book describes the difficulty that comes from living in space. One thing the article and the book both mention is the problem with receiving and sending food.
In the article it explains the astronauts opinion on the food they eat in space, " But when delivery costs $10,000 per pound of food, meals are mostly a time to talk with fellow crew from the U.S., Russia, Canada, Japan or Europe. "(Mars) From Packing for Mars shares the same opinion " The engineer must worry about the water and oxygen and food you'll need in space, about how much extra fuel it will take to launch your shrimp cocktail and irradiated beef tacos,"(Mars). Both explain how it is a challenge to send food, and how that adds on to the preparation of sending people to space.
The article does use the rhetorical triangle but not as much as an author of a book would. The article is giving a insiders look into the life in space, stating more facts then persuading the audience to feel sympathetic or persuading the audience to agree with the argument they are trying to get across. Also the article is not trying to attach to a certain type of audience. They are trying to appeal to those interested in the mystery of space. The Daily Life in Space does however use pathos vaguely to create a mild sympathetic feeling towards the astronauts- “The thing I missed the most was nature, the smell of grass, being around trees and seeing birds and other animals.”(NatGeo) They remain in space for so long they begin to miss the natural beauties of earth.
I think the argument that both the article and the book make about how it is difficult to create a safe shuttle that will be aloud to carry on a mission and also create an environment in which people can live in the shuttle also, is indeed very tough. That it will take multiple blueprints and designs to create an efficient and reliable shuttle.
References:
(NatGeo)Ingber, Sasha. "Daily Life in Space." National Geographic. N.p., n.d. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fchannel.nationalgeographic.com%2Fchannel%2Flive-from-space%2Farticles%2Fat-home-in-space%2F>.
(Mars)Roach, Mary. Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void. New York: W.W. Norton, 2010. Print
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