Progressive Era, The: Women in the Workforce
It is rare for a woman to hold public office in the early 20th century much less enter professions dominated by men. When women engage in "women's jobs" there is not much controversy. It is in higher earning and more pre..
Prolonging Life: Ethical and Legal Implications
Professor of Law and Medicine Alex Capron discusses some of the ethical issues pertaining to the care of dying patients, including decisions about when to stop treatment.
Promotional Mix and Personal Selling, The
This clip notes that personal selling is the first element of the promotional mix, which also includes advertising and sales promotion strategies. The clip also talks about the value of networking to establish valuable c..
Promotional Strategies Case Study: "Earthstone Wood-Fire Oven"
This clip profiles a company that makes wood-fire ovens. In addition to utilizing traditional forms of advertising, the owner's promotional strategy includes in-person demonstrations. These presentations often take the f..
Property and Land Speculation (Part One)
Historian and author Bernard Bailyn talks about land companies and the rampant speculation that went on during the colonial period.
Property and Land Speculation (Part Two)
Historian and author Bernard Bailyn continues his discussion of land speculation during the colonial period. Professor Bailyn explains that there were land speculation syndicates of all sizes. Benjamin Franklin was one o..
Proprietorships
This clip explores the advantages and disadvantages of setting up a business as a sole proprietorship. While this approach does afford the maximum flexibility, it also generally exposes the owner to more risk than other ..
Pros and Cons of Recalling Repressed Memories
Experimental psychologist and author Elizabeth Loftus explains why some people go so far as to develop false memories and convince themselves that they're true. "If they've had (more severe) problems," Dr. Loftus explain..
Protection Against HIV/AIDS
Dr. Alexandra Levine, Chief of the Division of Hematology at the USC School of Medicine, talks about the things people can do to protect themselves from contracting HIV. Some of these include knowing the sexual history o..
Protests Against Globalization
Professor of Sociology and History Craig Calhoun talks about globalization protests, stating that these are not spontaneous reactions, but rather part of a concerted effort to achieve better working conditions, greater a..