The High Fidelity an Grazian bookThis assignment concerns the novel "High Fidelity," which address primarily a guy named Rob who owns a record store in England. It addresses his problems with relationships, but it is also very revealing about the value systems of subcultures - in this case one about music - in which members place a very high value on adhering to subcultural values instead of conventional.Read the novel, which is also a film (but the film has different characters and a different ending), and in the lecture for Lesson 6 pay careful attention to the news article at the beginning, and the information about subcultures and the concept of subcultural capital. Write at least 300 words on the following - you must address each question, with concrete examples from the book!:In the book "High Fidelity" one of the characters says "What matters is what you like, not what you are like," which suggests that your personal tastes are more important than your character.1) Explain how this idea was expressed in the book by the behavior of the three guys in the store. You can write about Rob's girlfriends, but you have to address the store.2) Address how the guys' behavior concerning music can be explained in terms of the concepts of subculture and subcultural capital, concepts which are discussed in Lesson 6. Address 1) what you think is their musical subculture, and 2) what the subcultural capital is in this subculture. You should draw from the discussion of these concepts in the Lesson 6 lecture and the associated material in Grazian. Address both subculture and subcultural capital as both concepts and with examples from the book3) Address how/if the main characters at the store adhered to this idea throughout the book. Did they change their view of the importance of taste, and if so, what are some examples?You are expected to answer this question with considerable detail, and address each aspect of the question with examples from the book and the lecture. I will be grading this one very critically, so an answer that does not address the quote, the guys in the store, and the two concepts will not receive a good grade. If you answer with examples that are in the film, but not in the book, points will be deducted.

Please respond to each of the five short response questions posted below. Your answers should be short, focused, and complete, ranging from one to three paragraphs. Please make sure to answer each specific part of every question. Successful answers will provide details and context that support your arguments and explain your position to the readers. You may also want to provide real world examples taken from the readings, lectures, group discussions, or your own independent thinking. For example, in your answer on collective action you may find it useful to talk about specific examples of collective action problems that governments solve. In your response to the questions on federalism you may wish to identify and discuss historical examples of conflict or cooperation between the national and state governments. These illustrations can be from the course materials or your own ideas. Providing this context and being able to apply the material to YOUR OWN understanding of politics really shows us that you have mastered the material.Briefly identify and describe two types examples of collective action problems that our government helps solve. Why did society face this collective action problem? How was government able to help resolve each specific problems? Do you believe government’s use of power to resolve this problem of collection was justified and beneficial? Why or why not?How does the Constitution differ from the Articles of Confederation? (highlight at least three main differences) What problems does the Constitution solve that the Articles of Confederation was susceptible to? How?The United States is a representative democracy. Why did the Framers view this as necessary? What does Madison say about this in Federalist #10? Does Madison argue for addressing the problem’s causes or effects? Why?What are some benefits of having a federal system? What are some drawbacks? In addition to the logical arguments, provide an example of federalism being beneficial, and an example of it being problematic. Drawing on these arguments, do you think a stronger national government would be better or worse? (Be clear about what you mean by “better” or “worse” and why)The role of the national government (relative to state/local governments) is (somewhat) clear in the constitution. Why has the national government expanded over our nation’s history? Make sure and draw on both historical and logical reasons, and describe particular pieces of the constitution that have aided in this expansion.readings: 1. American Government and Civic Engagement.2. The Constitution and Its Origins3. American Government Appendix C4. American Government Appendix B

Answer the 4 questions below.Considering that the Southerners faced such a formidable military task in a war with the North, why did they secede?Could the Southerners have better defended their interests through a political struggle within the Union rather than a military struggle outside the Union?Could the South have won the Civil War, or was its defeat inevitable?Discuss the social and economic effects of the "total war" between North and South.