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Hockey as Canadian Mythology, 2006.
A look at the significant role that hockey plays in the Canadian national identity using John B. Lee's book, "The Hockey Sonnets".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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Every nation has a unique way of expressing their most deeply held beliefs and customs through local art, community projects, or organized activities like sports. This paper explains that, in Canada, geography and nature have resulted in the game of hockey being part of the national landscape. The paper further discusses John B. Lee's book, "The Hockey Sonnets", and how it uses the mythology of hockey to express cultural ideologies and dramatic narratives from the viewpoint of the Canadian cultural identity.
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Hockey Night in Canada, 2006.
This paper discusses hockey as a part of Canadian culture.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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In this article, the writer mentions that the labor movement had cemented the concept of leisure time into the middle-class, Canadian mindset permanently. The writer points out that the development of institutionalized hockey in early Canadian life was a way to define the meaning of the sport, understand why it was played, and how these factors contributed to social life and behavior. Further, the writer maintains that hockey played an important part in the formation of early Canadian stuff.
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"Canadian culture is an elusive concept. The vast geography of the country, coupled with hundreds of years of steady immigration, make any single national phenomenon difficult to define. One cultural factor that many Canadians can agree on is the national sport of hockey. In the book Hockey Night in Canada, Richard Gruneau and David Whitson examine this cultural phenomenon and how it affects the Canadian mindset. The authors state at the beginning of Chapter 2 that "one of the many indicators of hockey's growing importance in Canadian popular culture" was the fierce debate that continues to rage over where in the country the game first originated. The three cities vying for the title seem ... "
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Sociological Theory and the Life of Greg Louganis, 2006.
An review of Greg Louganis' autobiography in which he describes his place in society as a homosexual and dyslexic.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper examines sociological theories in relation to Olympic diver Greg Louganis. Louganis' life as a homosexual and an individual with dyslexia is considered in terms of his place in a society with rigid norms. Additionally, his autobiography is used to explore these ideas.
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"Greg Louganis, a four time Olympic diving gold medallist, finally was capable of presenting the story of his life to the public through his novel, "Breaking the Surface: The Story of Greg Louganis." Louganis' open discussion of his sexuality, dyslexia, and inability to be accepted within the social order for the majority of his life altered the public image that Louganis believed he was forced to present throughout his athletic career. This was due to the fact that society was structured in a manner that opposed different cultures, as well as individuals that did not fit into the societal norm of the time. Due to this primary factor Louganis' life can be examined within the scope of sociological theories that not only explain many of the choices that Louganis made in his lifetime, but also his ability to change his life in recent years and begin to live in a manner that expresses his...."
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The World Series of Poker, 2006.
An analysis on the World Series of Poker.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 124.95
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This paper examines the World Series of Poker, the annual poker tournament owned by Harrah casino company. It offers a brief, but necessary, recounting of the tournament history, starting in the 1970s and moving through its acquisition by Harrah. Following this history lesson the paper expands on the growth of the World Series of Poker in recent years. The author mentions the potential fragility of the tournament due to the rapid growth.
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"The purpose of this study is to examine in some detail the World Series of Poker, the annual poker tournament owned by Harrah's casino company and televised on ESPN every summer. There can be little doubt that in the past few years poker--especially the tournament mainstay Texas Hold 'Em--has become an American craze ("Analysis: Corporate Case Study" 10). This is a cultural trend that Harrah's has capitalized upon with its extensive promotion of the World Series of Poker. The World Series of Poker has long been regarded as the Olympics of tournament poker (Peters and Kloet 86). With such high esteem also comes high visibility. This makes the World Series of Poker one of the best examples of corporate exploitation of cultural trends. My consideration of the World Series of Poker is relatively straightforward. The question before me is whether or not the World ..."
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Gender Issues in Sport, 2005.
A discussion on gender equality in sport.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper explores the frequently argued case that in the interest of equality between genders that males and females should have the opportunity to compete in sporting events by playing on the same teams. The paper puts forth the argument that this is an unfair practice, as males and females are physiologically dissimilar and males would have the advantage and thus females would be excluded.
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"It is frequently argued that in the interest of equality between genders that males and females should have the opportunity to compete in sporting events by playing on the same teams (Costa and Guthrie, 6-8). Several female athletes have recently brought this issue to the general public; Mia Hamm, for example, has been referred to as one of the best athletes in the history of the world and was able to outperform her male counterparts in many ways. This suggests that males and females do have the basis for equality within sports, and the opportunity should be provided to allow competition between evenly-matched athletes, regardless of gender."
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Anti-Doping Measures, 2005.
A comparison of the reactions of the Major League Baseball Players' Associations and the National Football League Players' Association's to policies of steroid testing.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the reaction of the players' unions of the MLB, the NBA and the NFL with regards to policies for testing of steroids on professional athletes. It shows the difference between the Major League Baseball Players' Associations strong opposition to any anti-doping measures and the willingness of the National Football League Players' Association's willingness to comply with tougher steroid testing measures.
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"Anti-Doping Measures and Professional Sports League Players' Unions Professional sports has become more competitive than ever before with many hopeful young men competing at the high school and collegiate levels with the dream of eventually becoming a professional athlete and enjoying all of the fame and fortune that their favorite sports heroes enjoy. However, because of the fierceness of the competition and the limited number of slots available on professional sports team rosters, most of these young men will never realize their dream and the ones who are fortunate enough to get a taste of that sweet dream know that it may be only momentary unless they manage to stay at the top of their game and ahead of the competition curve. The high level of vulnerability of professional athletic careers and the unrelenting competition may be what drives some professional athletes to seek to gain and edge by using steroids."
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Women in Sport, 2005.
A discussion on the relationship between the ability to excel in sports and the social construction of femininity.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 3 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper considers the nature of the relationship between sports and the social construction of femininity. The writer suggests that there seems to be a contradiction between our society's perceptions of the attributes associated with true femininity, and the attributes required for sports. For example, the notion of femininity still seems to center on aspects such as passivity, submission, cooperativeness, maternity, etc. On the other hand, most sports require aggression, competitiveness, and assertiveness in order to excel.
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"Women in Sport: What is the Relationship between Sports and the Social Construction of Femininity? This paper considers the nature of the relationship between sports and the social construction of femininity. I was motivated to research this question because it seems there is a contradiction between our society's perceptions of the attributes associated with true femininity, and the attributes required for sports. For example, the notion of femininity still seems to center on aspects such as passivity, submission, cooperativeness, maternity, etc. On the other hand, most sports require aggression, competitiveness, and assertiveness in order to do well."
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Sportsmanship in Cricket, 2005.
A discussion of communication and appropriate social conduct as demonstrated in the game of cricket through the 1970s.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper examines the trait of sportsmanship in cricket in the historical context through the 1970s. The purpose of the paper is to prove that the popularity of the game was in large part due to its use as a mode of communication of appropriate social conduct among the upper classes and, through the popularity of the game, to the lower classes as well.
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"Cricket and the British Empire Introduction Cricket has always been deemed a "gentleman's game" due to an emphasis on fair play and appropriate conduct both for the players and the spectators. The game is heavily legislated, consisting of traditional laws and supplemental rules and policies that cannot be violated by any participant. The overwhelming context of cricket is one of order; while the game itself is intended to be enjoyable for its participants and its audience, a good game of cricket is embedded as much in its social interactions as the sport itself. When examined in a historical context, these traits in a simple sporting event suggest a set of priorities within the civilization that created the game. The popularity of the game emerged during the Victorian period, when civilities were a priority among the upper classes."
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Jackie Robinson as Disciple, 2005.
This paper discusses Jackie Robinson as an unlikely disciple of Jesus Christ.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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In this paper, the writer looks at Jackie Robinson who was the first African American baseball player in the major leagues. The writer discusses that Jackie Robinson did not overcome the hatred of racial bigots all across America by sharing their love for baseball; he overcame their hatred by conducting himself as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
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"Because of his moral courage, Jackie Robinson became a legend both on and off the baseball diamond. As the first African American baseball player in the major leagues, Robinson quietly confronted the pervasive racism infesting mid-twentieth century American society and culture with dignity and a fierce determination to suppress his combative nature. He understood that America's pastime was cherished with almost sacred reverence by tens of millions of Americans and demonstrated his own reverence and unquenchable passion for the game of baseball every time he stepped on to the playing field."
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Life Course Theory, 2005.
This paper discusses the sociological question of Life Course Theory in relation to the trial of O.J. Simpson.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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In this paper, the writer describes that O.J. Simpson appears to provide a Life Course Theory assessment when describing the physical abuse that he allegedly had with his wife. The writer suggests that the changing life course of Simpson throughout his career in the highly physical and violent sport of football, may have been transferred onto his wife. In this manner, one may subjectively define Simpson's behaviors in violence as pathological and may have ultimately led to the murder of Nicole Simpson. The writer explains that this is how and why Life Course Theory may be applicable to the Simpson trial in this sociological scope.
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"The courtroom drama that was the O.J. Simpson case presents a case for a Life Course Theory, since Simpson had been abusive since early adulthood. In this manner, the course of Simpson's identity, if he were presumed guilty, would have been an association with his physical identity as a major football star. The constant state of physical and violent interaction with other men brought about changing affectations to Simpson, as he had abused his wife on repeated occasions before the Nicole's murder. In this manner, the related events of Simpson's violent and aggressive behaviors that involved his career, also applied in relation to the escalating violence that applied over a period of time toward his wife."
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Superstar Sports Salaries, 2005.
A discussion on the inflated salaries of NHL players.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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The following paper examines the outrageous sums of money commanded by NHL players. To elaborate upon this point, the paper looks at the cost of NHL salaries vis-a-vis ordinary working-class families or skilled professionals. The paper also highlights the cost of a small family attending one game. As soon become evident, hockey players are not paid because of their value to society, but because there are so few of them to go around.
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"Over the last three decades, professional sports have become big business - in some cases, multi-billion dollar business. Perhaps nowhere is this development more pronounced than in pro hockey, where salaries have climbed from the level of dentists and doctors to the level of corporate CEOs and Wall Street power-brokers. The following paper will examine hockey salaries and determine whether hockey players - like most entertainers - are entirely deserving of their massive salaries, or whether they are over-paid and over-praised (as many fans and non-fans argue). In any event, what should emerge from the following discussion is that the law of supply-and-demand, more so than any law of social utility, informs the rationale for the massive pay-outs to big-league hockey players."
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Use of Manipulation Under Anesthesia, 2005.
A discussion regarding chiropractics and the use of manipulation under anesthesia.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses manipulation under anesthesia for a chiropractic doctoral candidate in fulfillment of sports medicine advanced licensing. This paper discusses the efficacy of the technique, applicability to sports medicine, issues with insurance coverage and how although the technique has been in use for over 70 years, insurance companies still refuse coverage stating it is experimental. This paper also talks about learning the technique from a CCE accredited chiropractic college.
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"Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) is a common technique for providing more rigorous manipulations in a pain free manner to effect muscular and spinal subluxation corrective treatments when all other modes aimed at effective pain management and or the revitalization of structural integrity have failed. MUA is particularly relevant to the field of Sports Medicine. Most athletes are conditioned to accept a high level of pain and develop a high pain threshold. When this high pain threshold is pitted against what a chiropractor, osteopath or other medical professional can do during the performance of manipulative therapy, unless the surrounding musculature is relaxed, although the athletic patient might not complain, his physiological constrictive musculature will give him away; causing even more difficulty in achieving the goals that the practitioner is trying to achieve. "
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