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Barack Obama Memoir, 2008.
This paper provides a book review on the work 'Dreams from my Father' by Barack Obama.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 50.95
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In this article, the writer notes that for a memoir written by a senator and an aspiring presidential candidate, 'Dreams from my Father' by Barack Obama is a brilliantly candid document. True, the writer points out, that Obama was not a candidate when he penned the work in 1998. Still, he was clearly ambitious and had a future political and legal career on his mind and a potential agenda. He was a graduate of Harvard Law School, the editor of the prestigious Harvard Law Review, and in only two years he would be the Democratic junior senator from the largely Republican state of Illinois. The writer discusses that rather than affirm homilies about the goodness of America, Obama speaks openly about the difficulties of negotiating a viable sense of self and identity in contemporary America.
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"Obama discusses how he struggled to know who he was as a young man, racially and in terms of his future. He grew up in a divided America, still polarized by the ideological revolutions of the Civil Rights movement and the ant-war movement. The quest for stability and identity is something that most adolescents can relate to, but this intense self-examination is rarely expressed by politicians who often want to project a secure sense of self, to avoid being accused of waffling. Now that Obama's youth and supposed inexperience are an issue in the Democratic campaign for the nomination, he might regret some of his words in Dreams from my Father, but from the point of view of telling a good story, his tale is compelling because it is so easy to relate to his struggle, whether a reader is black or white, or of mixed race."
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Guests and Strangers in Homer's Works, 2008.
A discussion of the treatment of guests and strangers in Homer's works "Hymn to Demeter", "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey".
766 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper analyzes how Homer's "Hymn to Demeter", "The Iliad", and "The Odyssey" all explore the traditional customs of providing shelter for strangers and the consequences for breaking such customs. The paper points out that, in these three tales, one can see the importance placed on good hospitality. They are a reflection of the ancient tradition of receiving guests with kindness and generosity. Breaking these traditions proved disruptive of the rest of the community, and efforts were then taken to restore order. The paper concludes that Homer's writings give us key insight into the everyday values of Greek life and culture.
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"These traditions are also highlighted in the breaking of them by the characters in Homer's tales. He highlights the action which broke these taboos, but also a negative response to it by the other figures in the story. When Demeter refused to allow healthy harvests, Zeus had to step in to stop her from taking the lives of millions of people in order to save her single daughter, (Morford and Lanardon 313). This shows the general negative attitude towards disregarding the health and welfare of strangers. Another prime example of breaking this taboo is the account of Achilles and his actions towards Hector's body. Many cultures showed respect to guests, even forced guests as in the case of prisoners of war. It was custom out of respect for fallen soldiers to return the body in order to get the proper funereal rites. In The Iliad, Achilles refuses this custom when he drags Hectors body and refuses to surrender it to the Trojans, (Homer Book 22, line 494). This was a taboo, despite the fact that Hector was an enemy."
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Cell Adhesion, 2008.
This paper discusses cell adhesion and looks at its implications for human development.
3,240 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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In this article, the writer notes that upon close examination, the enormous complexities of the human body become increasingly clear and it is truly a wonder that everything works together as well as it does. A number of developmental and regulatory processes contribute to this remarkable development, including cell adhesion. The writer points out that in fact, if it were not for the bipolar nature of water and neural cell adhesion molecules, the cellular composition of humankind would not even be possible. To determine what cell adhesion is and what its implications are for human development, this paper provides a review of the relevant peer-reviewed and scholarly literature, followed by a summary of the research and salient findings in the conclusion. This paper includes figures.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Background and Overview
Implications of Disruptions in Cell Adhesion
Summary and Conclusion
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"Indeed, many fortuitous practical outcomes have been serendipitously realized through such scientific discoveries, but this one in particular appears to hold some exciting promises for improvements in the human condition in the years to come as the Baby Boomer generation continues to reach retirement age and begins to increasingly experience the ravages of diseases associated with old age.
"Cell adhesion it not restricted to the human species, of course, but plays an important role throughout the animal kingdom. Early studies of cell adhesion resulted in the discovery of cell adhesion molecules which have been shown to guide the fundamental processes by which animals achieve their ultimate shape and form, and by which nervous systems are formed."
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Urban Development in Singapore, 2008.
A study of urban planning and development in Singapore.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 106.95
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This paper examines Singapore as unique among the cities of the world because of its efficient urban planning given its limited land mass and a high population density. The paper starts by discussing the integrated urban development of Singapore. It first describes how the State and City Planning (SCP) Project that started way back in the 1970s evolved into the Concept Plan of 1971 and the Master Plan for Singapore. The paper then addresses various challenges to modernity and the broad parameters of the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Concept Plan of 1991. It also addresses urban transportation and uses diagrams to illustrate Singapore's planning strategies. Finally, the paper concludes that the city state is regarded as a model of urban governance in terms of land use planning, which is taken seriously and implemented with relatively increased intensity of conformity.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Integrated Urban Development
Challenges to Modernity
Development of Parks and Water Bodies
Urban Transportation
Personal Viewpoint
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"With this urban planning taking shape, almost 86% of the Singapore population now resides in multi-storied residential buildings constructed by the Govt in every region of the island. It all started with conceiving of the broad master development plan for Singapore, called as the 1971 Concept plan which was designed in 1971 under the 4-year SCP Project initiated in 1967 with the support of UNDP with a forward planning of 20 years with 1992 as the target year. The plan laid down greater emphasis on the investment urgency to develop the island-wide transportation infrastructure during the very initial stage of the city development. The year 1991 witnessed taking shape of the Revised Concept Plan coupled with the Strategic Transport Plan to develop an affordable land transport network which could be able to fulfill the growing travel demand of a population that is projected to touch nearly 4 million by 2030. One of the pillars of urban development of Singapore is the successful application of advanced technologies to enhance the efficiency and upkeep of its land transportation system through an ERP system. (Fwa, 2004)"
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A Review of "Deadly Medicine", 2008.
A book review of "Deadly Medicine: Indians and Alcohol in Early America" by Peter C. Mancall.
2,075 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper provides a critique of Peter C. Mancall's book "Deadly Medicine: Indians and Alcohol in Early America". The paper calls Mancall's work an informative and contextually important book, which meets the challenge of providing a balanced historical account of the Native-American experience with alcohol. The paper maintains that Mancall's focus on a historical, rather than anthropological or scientific, view is ambitious and occasionally problematic but does provide a fair account. The paper praises his attempt not to stray into stereotypical assumptions, but rather to find out the causes and effects of the colonial alcohol trade by examining all available source material. It concludes that, rather than summarizing the arguments of those who came before him, Mancall offers a fresh account because he is working directly from primary sources and highly relevant secondary sources.
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"Mancall's book provides a fresh viewpoint in what currently exists in the subject's literature. It is obvious that he was aware of what had already been covered, as he explains the stereotypes most common to the literature and addresses a number of the current claims and theories. Indeed, a number of the books that cover the subject of Native Americans and alcohol appear in Mancall's cited sources."
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Hispanic Diversity, 2008.
This paper looks at several of the different populations among the Hispanic community in the US.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that a great deal of assumptions and misconceptions surround Hispanic diversity in the U.S. The writer notes that many people of the majority think of the Latino/Hispanic cultures as a collective and homogeneous representation of diversity, and yet in reality the population of Latino/Hispanics is actually quite diverse and the only real glue that holds them together, besides majority classifications is language. The writer points out that most of the Hispanic population speak Spanish as a native language. This essay addresses the linguistic, political, social, economic, religious and familial conventions of several Hispanic populations, Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Central Americans.
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Introduction
Familial
References
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" There are clear economic differences between these populations as well, with most subgroups reporting growth in real wages and property and increased spending, but at differing levels over time. Cuban Americans tend to be regionally successful and prosperous, even living in a relatively high level economic region. Yet, this same community also tends to send a great deal of support, where they can, home to family still living in Cuba. Additionally, the same can be said for Puerto Rican immigrants, and Central American Immigrants, but for different reasons. The Central American communities do so as a result of serious economic difficulties in their native nations, while Puerto Rican families tend to settle in America with the ultimate intention of fluidly returning to Puerto Rico. Mexican American spending, includes a small percentage of return to family in Mexico but as they remain here they are more focused on creating secure middle class lifestyles and homes."
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AIDS in Differing Cultural Contexts, 2008.
This paper discusses how AIDS and the HIV virus is viewed in different cultural contexts.
1,917 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in the case of sexually transmitted diseases, which includes AIDS, the historical media representation of behavior, causal concerns has been relatively poor, as the initial limitations of who and why people are infected play a part in media coverage as well as lack there of. The writer points out that in the case of the HIV virus, or the virus that causes AIDS the media takes center stage in creating frenzy as well as reducing public concern over the matter as a result of it being a behavior based infection, and what many consider illicit behavior at that. The writer maintains that creating a dialogue where real issues, such as what it means to be gay, what it means to be from the third world, or the first world for that matter and what STDs really are, must replace preconceived notions about the right and wrong of human behavior and even existence. The writer concludes that the human animal is a victim of a naturally occurring epidemic that must be controlled and hopefully someday eradicated, without prejudice.
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"The readership and follower-ship of such alternative resources was frequently limited to those who had been personally affected by the disease, until such media grew a voice strong enough to make others understand that they needed to demand from the popular press a realistic representation of the disease and its far reaching potential as a scourge of devastation, not unlike many other epidemics of the past.
"The idea that because a disease is an STD it deserves less attention, was so pervasive that the perception of STDs in general was in need of change, as STDs, had up to this point been seen as annoying but hardly deadly, and created a causal situation, even when the victims where unaware of their own infection and unknown ability to spread the disease. STDs were given little press, and even less public information was developed and accessible, outside health clinics that had been established in a feminist demand for equality in health care."
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African Rock Art, 2008.
Looks at African rock art as true art.
1,545 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper argues that African rock art is both art and ethnographic records, created by hunter-gatherers, herders and later farming communities five or six thousand years B.C. The paper relates that rock art includes rock engravings (petroglyphs) and rock paintings (pictographs) depicting comparable themes and images but traditionally present a limited number of details and human figures. The paper describes the techniques used in creating the art and contends that African rock art is art because art is in the perception of an individual. The paper includes color pictures, map and graphs.
Table of Contents:
This is Art?
Ethnographic Records
This is Art
Rock Art Links
The Rock Art Research Institute's Perceptions
This is Art!
Complicated Pictures?
Perceptions
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"Ethnographic records or rock art, created by hunter-gatherers, herders, and/or later farming communities, is displayed in the majority of Africa countries. Southern African rock-art, however, traditionally records experiences reflecting the belief systems and rituals of the indigenous people of their particular region. Although a minimum of 14,000 sites are currently on record, more exist, not yet formally recorded and projected to exceed 50,000 sites in the Southern African region."
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Christianity and Volunteering, 2008.
A discussion of an 1996 article entitled "Why Volunteerism Won't Save America" in "Christianity Today" that reviews the book "Learning to Care: Elementary Kindness in an Age of Indifference" by Robert Wuthnow.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper examines an 1996 article in "Christianity Today" about volunteering in Robert Wuthnow's book "Learning to Care: Elementary Kindness in an Age of Indifference". The paper explains that the author questions whether the "mild morality" found in present-day volunteers is what society really needs. The paper looks at how, according to Wuthnow, the type of volunteering needed in the present society is different than that of past generations. The paper also points out that a milder type of volunteerism is necessary in a society like the one that exists today, which is so complex, but during the pioneer days for example, individuals needed be strong and virtuous, because they lived in such a lawless and unprotected world. The paper concludes that the churches' clergy and educators need to show the youth of today what heroes are doing.
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"Wuthnow argues that this milder type of volunteerism is necessary in a society like the one that exists today, which is so complex. To the contrary, during pioneer days for example, individuals needed be strong and virtuous, because they lived in such a lawless and unprotected world. "Temperance and prudence took the place of factory schedules and insurance schemes." Now, however, people can be "relatively weak" in their volunteering efforts, due to the strength of the government and business institutions."
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Burial Mounds, 2008.
This paper discusses the preservation of Native-American heritage, focusing on burial sites.
1,068 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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In this article, the writer notes that as more and more time is spent on excavating and preserving lesser known Native-American sites, archaeologists are uncovering much older and unconventional historical sites. The writer points out that Native-American burial sites continue to pop up around the country as more and more of the land is continually developed. These sites are providing a much clearer picture of the ancient residents of the United States. The writer discusses that thanks to the work of archaeologists nationwide, these ancient cultures are being preserved through their links with modern day tribes, who are now able to explore their past further. Modern archeology has played a primary role in the discovery, but more importantly the preservation, of Native-American sacred burial sites. The writer concludes that by preserving these sacred sites, we are keeping a culture alive which was almost forgotten; a culture which predates European dominance in the Americas.
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"Minnesota legislation also protects sites from removal of any material content from protected lands. Any failures to obey such legislation can result in criminal felony charges. The State Archeologist at the Minnesota Historical Society is in charge of excavating and authenticating possible burial sites, showing archaeology's importance in creating and maintaining legislation involving ancient historical sites.
"Many people wonder why the Federal Government and State authorities should spend effort to protect these sites. First, these sites provide crucial details about the American past. They also provide links to modern day Native American cultures."
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Human Sexuality, 2008.
This paper looks at the role of gender and human sexuality.
2,434 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that the role of gender and sexuality is certainly not fixed, as suggested by Darwin. Instead, the writer claims that many aspects of femininity and masculinity are related to power. Furthermore, power can impact the role of gender both inside and outside of personal relationships. The writer notes, as an example, that economic power over slaves resulted in the development of puritanical sexual mores in modern-day Jamaicans. However, the writer points out that economic power by Western tourists has resulted in a female sex tourist industry in that same country. Therefore, the writer concludes that researchers who attempt to study issues surrounding sexuality and gender must be careful to guard against their own bias, and also be aware of the various cultures that have previously interacted with the subjects of their studies.
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"Furthermore, it is important to realize that researchers in disciplines like sociology and anthropology are rarely documenting solely naturally-occurring phenomenon. On the contrary, the very presence of the researcher changes the social situation. For many years, the presence of researchers was thought to have minimal impact on the people being studied, as long as the researchers made conscious efforts to avoid impacting and changing the studied society. However, this idea is patently false. The very presence of people from other cultures has an impact on a society. Furthermore, one need only watch a reality television show and the outrageous behavior displayed on such programs to understand that the knowledge that one's behavior is being documented and recorded can have an impact on that behavior. Therefore, it is important for one to understand that even a perfectly neutral researcher is going to have some impact on the behavior of the people that he or she is studying; it is simply impossible to introduce an outside observer to a situation without impacting that situation in some manner. Furthermore, whether the researcher's impact is significant or insignificant is something that the researcher cannot determine, because they have only observed the studied population after introducing themselves to the situation. In that way, one must concede that there is no organic modern anthropological research, but that it has all been tainted, in varying degrees, by the presence of the researchers studying it."
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Cross-Cultural Emotional Development, 2008.
A discussion of the differences in emotional development in children from various cultures.
1,312 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper examines how the 'making' and sentimentalization of a child is something that is addressed very differently, depending on the culture and the society. The paper explains that in some cultures, emotional issues are more important and significant than physical ones, and when this is the case, the emotions of a person are seen as a prime source for that individual's motivation. The paper looks at how anthropology has conceptualized the relationship between emotional competence and the child. The paper also points out that the politics of a nation becomes that of the child that is raised in that nation, whether that is good or bad.
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"Lutz (1983, p. 247) infers that the parents often show the child how he or she 'should' react to something specific. If a parent reacts with anger to every little slight, the children will likely react that way as well. In a sense, they have been conditioned to react that way because it is what they see as normal, based on how their parents act. The more time they spend around others, though, the more that they see that there are different ways of reacting to specific stimuli, and they might then begin to question whether the way that their parents react is the 'right' way, or the way that they want to react. This begins a period of socialization where the child learns what is acceptable in society and his or her place in that (Lewis & Saarni, 1985, p. 4)."
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