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Hughes and King, 2006.
A discussion regarding Langston Hughes and Dr. Martin Luther King.
845 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper takes a look at legendary 20th Century figures Langston Hughes and Dr. Martin Luther King, both of whom addressed the situation of being black. The paper compares King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech and Hughes' essay "Salvation".
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"Hughes evokes a powerful revival experience from his childhood. As a thirteen-year-old, he attended a revival at his aunt's church that went on for weeks. Throughout the course of the revival, many sinners were caught up in the religious fervor and passion as they professed to the presence of Jesus. Hughes' tone early in the essay suggests that he is hopeful that the other converted sinners in the church really did see Jesus and were sincerely saved. When his turn came, though, he was more skeptical and wished to see actual proof. Even though Hughes clearly reported the amazing passion of the preacher who "preached a wonderful rhythmical sermon, all moans and shouts and lonely cries and dire pictures of hell," (91) he did not allow himself to be swept up in the passion. He believed and hoped Jesus would speak directly to him and explained that "I kept waiting serenely for Jesus, waiting, waiting--but he didn't come. I wanted to see him, but nothing happened to me. Nothing! I wanted something to happen to me, but nothing happened" (91). His faith did not get the nudge he hoped for and he remained on the bench unsaved."
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The Modern Middle East, 2003.
A review of 'Struggle and Survival in the Modern Middle East' by Edmund Burke.
1,491 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper takes a look at Edmund Burke's book, 'Struggle and Survival in the Modern Middle East'. Burke's book consists of a collection of essays, documenting the life stories of peasants, villagers, pastoralists and urbanites.
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"Defensive Modernization defines the transformation of the Arab political, cultural and social worlds. Artisan shops in the Bazaar were gradually replaced by factories and industrial complexes. Smokestacks and skyscrapers increasingly rivaled minarets in the Middle East's newly urbanized skyline. Eventually new Western forms of communication such as the telegraph and telephone, railroads, trucks and airplanes displaced human and animal transport. In the period after the end of the Second World War, when the Middle East finally threw off the burden of colonialism, defensive modernization became an essential part of new Arab states investiture into nationalism. Projects on a grand scale such as the Aswan Dam in Egypt, or the drive for modernism at a pace that overrode traditions in the Shah's Iran are all symptomatic of the concept."
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Art of War, 2007.
This paper provides a book review of the work "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 60.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that the overall tenor of Sun Tzu's work is the use of war to achieve strategic advantage in politics, rather than to establish unquestioned dominance over an area. The writer notes that perhaps this is why the book is more popular today with leaders in non-military arenas, such as business and politics, who put Tzu's words into effect in diplomatic, rather than militaristic ways. Further, the writer points out that the constrained and tactical use of war to achieve an advantage was ideal in feudal societies, where war was an accepted part of life, but in a contained although constant fashion. The writer concludes that even though military circumstances have changed, because Sun Tzu introduced so many elements to his work with principles, examples, and potent metaphors that could be extrapolated to other areas of life, his words live on.
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"The emotional needs of the troops must be respected for the moral cause to move forward, they must be treated like men, and be entertained and well fed. Of course, this costs money, and Sun Tzu sees it as folly to go to war without enough money to feed, clothe, and arm soldiers. But it is also folly to bankrupt the government's coffers for the sake of the troops if one can forage effectively upon the enemy, rather than depending on the expenses of shipping goods to the troops. Sun Tzu is compassionate and practical."
"Sun Tzu's practicality extends to his views on war in general. He says it is best not to go to war at all, if one is ridiculously overmatched--Sun Tzu considers this a failure of moral authority and leadership as well, to commit an army to a cause that they are sure to lose. In what may seem odd in a book devoted to giving advice about war, Sun Tzu does not glorify warfare, or advocate a society should be perpetually at war."
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Racial Fear, 2007.
The paper examines how race influences a person's perception of being threatened.
1,142 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper discusses whether white people feel afraid of a black person by virtue of his race and if so, what factors may contribute to that fear. The paper explains that specific events can trigger a person's fear of someone from a different race and this can be partly attributed to the media's handling of different races. The paper maintains that when the media begins to treat different races more equally, people will experience a reduced automatic reaction of fear when they encounter the opposite race.
Outline:
Introduction
Stereotyping
Evidence
Conclusion
From the Paper
"One of the things that can trigger race based fear is event driven fear. When a child is attacked on a playground by a group of students and those students all happen to be of a particular race, that child may grow up to develop a fear of all members of that race. In addition when that child is raised in a basic one race group or area and is never exposed to other races the fear of the unknown can also create a fear of other races. Everyone has heard the stories about whites crossing the street to avoid an approaching black individual or group. Articles and news interviews nationwide indicate it is not only a white fearing black issues, but many blacks and Mexicans are raised to fear whites as well."
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Middle East, 2007.
This paper examines political conflicts within the Middle East region.
2,061 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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In this article, the writer explains that the area commonly termed "Middle East" is traditionally known as the countries in Southwest Asia and Egypt and in certain contexts can include such areas as North Africa and Central Asia. The writer then points out that as a major historical and cultural region, the Middle East has been plagued in recent years with political conflict that has had a lasting effect on the populations of the countries involved. This paper discusses these political disturbances, and looks at their effects on the people of the Middle East. The writer concludes that unless such conflicts are solved, the situation will continue to deteriorate, and while those in political power will likely not suffer the consequences, those within each country's population will bear the brunt of the political turmoil.
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"One of the most known political conflicts within the Middle East centers on the geographic region known as Kurdistan. Since the end of WWI, Kurdistan has been divided between several Middle Eastern states, including Iran, Iraq, Syria, and the former Soviet Union (Stansfield, 3). As the fourth largest ethnic group in the Middle East, the Kurds are large in number, but have virtually no political power of their own."
"The area of Kurdistan has been, in the last twenty years, an area of high violence and political strife. During the Iran-Iraq war, the military forces of Iraq moved destroyed thousands of Kurdish communities and began deporting Kurds in an effort to depopulate the region. When this method failed, the political forces of Iraq began the Anfal campaign. An effort to completely disintegrate the Kurdish nation, the Ba'ath party used ground offensive, bombing, the burning of settlements, concentration camps, and chemical warfare."
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"Things Fall Apart", 2006.
A review of "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe.
1,722 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper explains that one of the main themes within Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart' is the conversion of indigenous Africans to Christianity. The paper focuses on the character of Okonkwo, who is a symbol of the plight of the colonized Africa. The paper reports that Okonkwo is exiled to his matrilineal village when the Christian missionaries arrive.
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"Okonkwo was somehow innately aware that his world would never be the same, especially after the conversion of his son to the white man's faith and the loss of his home, both in his village and in the village of his mother. Okonkwo defied those who would have accepted a slow transition into a European holding by blindly acting, without thought and so he is therefore painted as a villain to his people and even in our modern culture that stresses anger management and social control. Yet, Achebe paints the hopelessness of the situation as he demonstrates the existence of those who would eventually help the Europeans forever change the values that these people held dear. Okonkwo is then at once very human in his failings, before and after his dealings with the white man and his ways but also a hero for having the insight to resist change, in even the most "progressive" appearing manner."
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Rwanda, 2006.
A review of the Rwandan Genocide and the role that the Christians played.
1,084 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper takes a look at the blood-curdling episode of genocide in Rwanda, in which 800 000 people were murdered and million of others were left injured, maimed and homeless. The paper discusses how such a travesty could occur in a country that is supposedly the most Christian of all Christian countries.
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"When people were being butchered mercilessly on the streets, the one question that emerged on the scene was connected with the Christianity of the country. What kind of Christians would go on this slaughter spree? Was the mission a failure as it was able to convert people but failed to instill the true Christian spirit? These were some important questions which were relevant since Rwanda is regarded as the most Christian of all African states with 80 to 90 percent of its population claiming to be following this faith. Christian work had started in early 1900s and by 1920 Roman Catholicism had spread into many parts of the country. The mission was considered highly successful when in 1930s, almost 1000 people were being baptized every week (Barrett 1992). The country officially became a Christian state in 19466 when most of its tribal heads had converted. (Gatwa 1995:5). "
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'Things Fall Apart', 2006.
A review of 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe.
1,018 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe. The paper specifically relates the author and the author's life to this work. According to the paper, Chinua Achebe is one of Africa's premier writers. The paper discusses Achebe's life and history, the experiences of which very much impact his writing.
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"Achebe also shows his love for his native country throughout his work. Clearly, he traveled throughout Nigeria during his life and work, and these travels found themselves transformed into vivid imagery in Things Fall Apart. Throughout the story, Achebe makes it clear the Ibo experience and love the natural world, and he uses metaphors to show their intimacy with the land. He writes, "Let the kite perch and let the eagle perch too. If one says no to the other, let his wing break" (Achebe 21-22). There are many sequences such as this in the novel, which show the stark beauty of Nigeria and what the people lost as the British built up and modernized the country. The natives were used to living off the land, while the British were not even interested in conserving or valuing the land. Achebe's work shows the distance between the two cultures and his experiences helped him discover those gaps even more. A Nigerian educated by the English, he was a product of both worlds, but it is clear by this book that his loyalties stayed firmed rooted in his home country."
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"Let America be America Again", 2006.
An analysis of the poem "Let America be America Again" by Langston Hughes.
1,067 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper takes a look at Langston Hughes' poem "Let America be America Again". The paper focuses primarily on the theme of hope and protest that are prevalent throughout the poem. According to the paper, Hughes emphasizes the conflict he sees for African-Americans and, at the same time, he visualizes hope for them.
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"Here we see how the poet is reaching for hope that he has not yet seen but believes is possible. This passage reveals how America can be the dream that his people long for without tyranny and the notion that one man can crush another. Here, we see how the poet longs for every man to get along and believes that it can happen at some point in history. This is also evident when the poet writes, "opportunity is real, and life is free,/Equality is in the air we breathe" (13-14). He writes, "I am the young man, full of strength and hope,/Tangled in that ancient endless chain/Of profit, power, gain, of grab the land!" (26-8). This is an interesting passage because it unites the hope the poet believes in and the underlying reason for protest of why it does not exist. Again, we see that the poet clings to hope because he realizes how important it is to the human psyche. "
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Diversity, 2006.
A discussion regarding diversity in the world of business.
1,567 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper takes a look at the concept of diversity in business. According to the paper, diversity is an essential facet of any organization. The paper discusses the idea that globalization of operations has created an environment where cultural differences and differences in opinions need to be understood and addressed in order to achieve success. The paper goes on to discuss the different areas of diversity and how they effect the success of an organization.
Outline:
Age Diversity in Organizations
Sexual Orientation and Its Impact on Diversity
Religious Diversity
Geographical Differences
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"The concept that the U.S. is a melting pot of different cultures and points of view while very true also is faced with the fact that many immigrants tend to retain almost passionate adherence to the religious beliefs of their country of origin. This is especially observed among Indians, Chinese and Japanese who have been able to hold onto their religious beliefs and the cultural traditions even though they might have lived in the U.S. for many years. (Saji, 2004) Religion also influences the ethical and moral beliefs in determining right and wrong and should be in conflict with the employee in the workplace. For example, conservative Catholics could undergo tremendous challenges in their beliefs and opinions if they were working for an abortion clinic. It is important therefore, that individuals also understand the influence of their religion and the effectiveness with which they need to undertake their tasks and responsibilities in the workplace. "
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Women in Indian History, 2006.
A review of the portrayal of women in India's myths, legends and epics as strong and independent characters.
5,935 words (approx. 23.7 pages), 24 sources, MLA, $ 141.95
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This paper takes a look at the role that women have played in India and Indian history. According to the paper, recent studies that examined role portrayals of Indian women in magazine ads found that they are stereotypically portrayed as dependent upon men. The paper discusses how despite the stereotype that women in India were totally passive to their fate, there are many examples of women throughout India's history that present Indian women as strong and independent.
Outline:
Powerful Hindu Goddesses
Ganga and her Decent From Heaven
Durga's Victory over Mahisa
Kali- Victory over Raktabija
The Indian Epics
Mahabharata and Draupadi
The Vedic Period
Indian Women in Politics
Nur Jehan
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"Throughout Sita's speech in Book II, Chapter 27, we find an outspoken and independent Sita directly defying her husband's wishes as she insists on keeping her wifely vows, even though it will mean her banishment as well and possible death as well. She could have taken the choice offered by her husband and stayed with his brother in safety and out of harm's way. However, her insistence on keeping her vowels, even if it meant putting our life in danger, is an unparalleled act of bravery. She refuses to be seduced when held captive and eventually takes her own life after being continually rejected. This is not the act of a weak woman. The fact that she could speak so outright against are husband also shows her status as an equal rather than a subordinate. "
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"Crash", 2006.
A review of the film "Crash" starring Matt Dillon and Sandra Bullock.
3,378 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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This paper discusses how the film "Crash" is more than just a collision of cultures. The paper also takes a look at reasons for "Crash" winning an Oscar for "Best Picture", some believing that it was due to the film's theme of a realistic urban clash of racial conflict and community chaos.
According to the paper, this film clearly grabbed the issue of racial intolerance and cultural stereotyping by the neck, and shook it.
Outline:
Introduction
The Characters in the Movie
The Nuts and Bolts of the Movie -- Lighting
The Nuts and Bolts of the Movie -- Direction
The Nuts and Bolts of the Movie - Music
The Nuts and Bolts of the Movie - Script
The Nuts and Bolts of the Movie - Cinematography
The Nuts and Bolts of the Movie - Action
The Nuts and Bolts of this Movie - Editing
The Nuts and Bolts of this Movie - Casting
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"Dillon is a total prejudiced, hateful jerk towards the couple he stops and towards a black woman who works for the HMO that his father is a member of, and yet Dillon is very kind to his suffering father; "we understand why he explodes at the HMO worker," Ebert writes. Dillon "victimizes others by exercising his power, and is impotent when it comes to helping his father." But then Haggis maneuvers the story so "the plot turns ironically on itself," Ebert continues; both Dillon's character and the young cop who despises Dillon wind up saving the lives of the black couple (a TV director and his wife) who were stopped (and harassed) without justification earlier in the film. "Is this just manipulative storytelling?" Ebert wonders."
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