What Influences Art?

Nancy B. Alston

Usually words “Influence” and “art” are connected in a sentence like “how art influences your life,” but here we are going to speak about what influences art. Why an artwork is “warts and all,” what made it itself, and the reasons a particular piece of artwork might have its shape, […]

Do Mass Media Influence the Political Behavior of Citizens

Nancy B. Alston

Outside of the academic environment, a harsh and seemingly ever-growing debate has appeared, concerning how mass media distorts the political agenda. Few would argue with the notion that the institutions of the mass media are important to contemporary politics. In the transition to liberal democratic politics in the Soviet Union […]

Write a Bankable Business Plan – Ten Action Steps

Nancy B. Alston

Action Step # 1 Define Your Company: What will you accomplish for others? Write down all the specific needs your company will satisfy. Potential investors need to know that your business will be meaningful and marketable to people who can use your product or service. So concentrate on the external […]