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"In The time of The Butterflies", 2006.
Examines this novel by Julia Alvarez about life in the Dominican Republic in the 1960s.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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The novel "In the Time of the Butterflies" is a fictionalized biography of the lives and fate of a family of sisters who were killed in 1960 during the political turmoil in their native Dominican Republic. The paper shows how the author, Julia Alvarez, a Dominican by repatriation, celebrates the lives and murders of the Mirabal sisters, who are referred to as the Mariposas or butterflies, recreating historical events while recounting some of her own experiences in that time and place.
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"Around the time that their second daughter was born, the Dominican Dictator, Rafael Trujillo, pretended to reform his government. He invited dissenters back to participate in the political process and promised that he himself would not run in the next election. The couple returned with their two daughters. Consequently, Julia Alvarez spent ten years of her childhood in the Dominican Republic under the repressive regime."
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Multi-Cultural Puerto Rico, 2006.
A study of the island of Puerto Rico and its multi-cultural population.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper explores the rich history and culture of the island of Puerto Rico. The paper studies the island's migratory patterns and its resulting multi-cultural population. The paper begins with a discussion of the island native population, the Taino, which were decimated by colonization and forced by Spain into slavery. Then, the paper shows how being located on a flourishing trade route led to immigration from Scotland, Ireland, Haiti and China. Next the paper turns to the impact of the Spanish-American War of 1898, culminating in the signing of the Jones Act in 1917, which gave America control over Puerto Rico. The paper concludes with an evaluation of the negative influence this move had on the island's economy and reverse migration.
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"Immigration created a multicultural island. African slaves were brought to the island to work. Because of the growth on the island, work was plentiful in the1800's and people from Scotland, Ireland, and the French from Haiti and Louisiana fled to Puerto Rico for a better life. Chinese immigrants were imported to work on the roads. Such a diverse population is what makes Puerto Rico the cultural cornucopia it is today. Puerto Rico's culture continues to grow with recent immigration from Cuba and Dominican Republic. Puerto Rico's cultural diversity created a strong and proud group of people. In 1897 Spain gave Puerto Rico a Charter of Autonomy after 400 years of Spanish rule. The Charter of Autonomy allowed the island to create its own legislation and have its own representation in the Spanish Cortes. In 1898 the new government emerged and local issues were decided by town councils without intervention by the governor unless sanctioned by the cabinet."
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"I, Rigoberta Menchu: an Indian Woman in Guatemala", 2005.
This paper relates the story of Rigoberta Menchu as told in her biography "I, Rigoberta Menchu: an Indian Woman in Guatemala".
1,790 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper explains that Rigoberta Menchu, who was born a member of a poverty-stricken and oppressed community in Guatemala, writes a testimony portraying her life story and those of all the indigenous people of the Americas. The author shows that, in her book, Menchu reveals discrimination, violence and death brought against Guatemalan Indian and poor ladrino communities, who are victims of poverty and indecent injustice. The paper describes the way Menchu, her community and other suffering villages united to resist injustice and devised methods to battle the wrong waged against them.
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"Traveling to seek this assistance cost money and the earnings from their cultivation alone could not compensate for these expenses, let alone produce enough food for all the village members to eat, so the families went to work in the fincas to pay for these needs. In the fincas, owned by the very same landowners who attempted to take over their land, laborers were treated indecently and were poorly payed for the hard work they did. Labor contractors, used as the middlemen between landowners and workers, shouted at and insulted workers and treated them with no respect. Slow workers were punished and they were not given ample time to rest."
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Growth and Modernization in Developing Countries, 2006.
This paper examines the methods and strategies used in developing and modernizing poor and underprivileged countries post-WWII and up to the 1960s.
2,404 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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The writer of this paper discusses the basic tools needed for the economic development of poor and underprivileged countries which include: Capital accumulation, industrialization, foreign aid and development planning. This paper focuses on the years after WWII and up to the 1960s and the economic problems facing poor and under-developed countries. After WWII these countries could not rely on international trade. The less developed countries needed substantial capital and resources to start the industrialization process which would result in more jobs and an increase in productivity which in turn would increase the income of the working class citizen. The writer of this paper discusses the methods and strategies that were utilized to increase productivity in various Latin-American countries. This paper also touches on the World Bank's involvement in assisting these same countries while committing to end poverty and social injustice.
Outline:
Theories of Growth and Modernization
Structuralist Theories
Critique of the Growth and Modernization Models
A Shift to Basic Needs Approach
Bibliography
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"The Latin American experience with import substitution together with the fact that a large segment of the population did not get sizable benefits from the growth in the modern industrial sector and the limitation imposed by the domestic market led structuralists to adjust their approach beginning in the 1980's. Among the adjustments were: emphasis on developing the entrepreneurial class to lead in the export thrust without abandoning their basic proposition that development must come from within; redefine the role of the state by deemphasizing control-centered interventions in favor of a more facilitating kind."
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Social Urbanization, 2006.
This paper analyzes the social urbanization of America for the past 150 years, focusing primarily on Los Angeles, CA.
1,337 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the various methods of studying urbanization which include community formation and the process of urbanization. This paper also discusses advanced computer software programs that reveal concise developing patterns and complex sciences such as chaos and fragile theory which tell about the inner workings of cities. This paper describes how the emergence of new living patterns are a direct response to technology, modes of transportation and individual preferences. For more than 100 years urban theorists have contended that the balance of forces between white and black and male and female is a natural condition, yet this paper proves why this is no longer true. The writer focuses on the urbanization of L.A. which is more fragmented than most other multicultural municipalities due to its large Hispanic population. This paper also touches on the introduction of Islam into the African-American community and the resulting impact.
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"Since 1966, and the theories of Jane Jacobs and post-modern urbanists, urbanists view the city as a living organism--one whose many cycles can be captured better on film then by a static plan. Indeed computer programs that reveal developing patterns and complex sciences, such as chaos and fragile theory, tell us much more about how cities really work than the old mechanic models of modern architects. An excellent candidate for such a study would be that complex, unexplainable entity known as Los Angeles. According to a United Nations report published in 1992, more than one million refugees migrated around the globe--compared to a World War II high of 16 million."
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South American Economies, 2006.
An assessment of the economic policies of Argentina, Chile and Brazil during the 1990s.
2,200 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper studies the three strongest South American economies: Argentina, Chile and Brazil. The paper explains that despite their prosperity, each of these three countries also experienced considerable economic change and tumult during the 1990s. The paper analyzes one example of fiscal policy from each of these countries during that decade. All of the policies studied have the common characteristic of being liberally instituted, with the goal of increasing foreign direct investment. After examining each policy, the paper compares and contrasts their effectiveness. The paper concludes by arguing that Argentina's 1993 decision to place foreign investors on equal footing with domestic investors was not only the most successful but also the most theoretically proper of the three policies.
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"The policy that Argentina instituted in 1993 was known as Decree 1853. It was passed on 8 September of that year and remains the primary document governing foreign investment in the country. One source describes the content of the law: "Foreign companies may invest in Argentina without registration or prior government approval on the same terms as investors domiciled in Argentina." This means that foreign companies wishing to establish themselves in Argentina may do so without undue restrictions. It should be noted here that Argentina has not routinely offered incentives to foreign companies, as some other nations have done. This ensures that native Argentinean firms will not be at a disadvantage-at least not a disadvantage of policy. The result is a sort of synthesis of liberal and conservative economic policies: on the one hand, the government has allowed foreign firms the same privileges that domestic firms enjoy, but has not simply left the economy of Argentina alone, entirely subject to the winds of financial change."
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Illegal Immigration, 2006.
This paper examines the recent rise in illegal immigration into the United States.
2,264 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper explores the escalating numbers of illegal immigrants making their way into America and the resulting impact to the country's economy and various resources. The writer of this paper discusses the many difficulties encountered by immigrants who have entered the U.S. illegally which include finding work and obtaining proper health care. This paper explains how the laws and regulations have changed post-September 11 as well as the pros and cons of easing up on current immigration restrictions. This paper also examines President Bush's "guest worker" program which permits illegal immigrants residing in the U.S. to continue working under certain restrictions.
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"One has to take a moment and also consider that not only Hispanics from Mexico, Central and South America are entering illegally. Since the end of the Vietnamese War more and more South Asians- from Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar have tried to escape political and economic problems in their native lands. While many have been allowed to enter legally, there are untold thousands who were smuggled in, often from Canada, especially Vancouver and British Columbia which has a large Asian population. One also needs to take a closer look at the economic impact of illegal workers."
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State Violence in Guatemala, 2006.
Examines violence by state authorities in Guatemala from the 1960s onwards.
1,704 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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The political history of the Latin American country of Guatemala has always been unstable. This paper takes a decade-by-decade look at how the state has dealt with violence and its use of the military to oppress the opposition. The paper looks at the years 1960 to present day.
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"There was, for example, a movement to block the government contract with EXMIBAL, a subsidiary of a Canadian nickel-mining concern (Ball et al., 2001: Chapter3). The wish to block this contract stemmed from the perception that it was a deal that would give away the nation's mineral reserves for the unprecedented profit of the military - political ruling alliance. Again the opposition was counteracted through undemocratic strategies such as mass arrests and suspending the constitutional right to assembly. Such strategies, including the occupation of the University of San Carlos by the army, culminated in the death of law professor Julio Camey Herrera."
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Air Pollution In Buenos Aires, 2006.
This brief, yet concise, paper examines the lack of regulations and enforcement capabilities in Buenos Aires which are the main contributing factors in the high levels of air pollution in the city.
720 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 25.95
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The writer of this paper describes the escalating air pollution problem in Buenos Aires, mostly due to the increase in poorly maintained automobiles that are permitted to operate. This paper examines the increase in mortality rates due to respiratory and circulatory diseases which are a direct result of declining air quality. This paper also discusses the various strategies that the government and environmental groups are considering instituting in the Argentinean capital, which include spot controlling of diesel vehicles as well as a training and awareness campaign.
Table of Contents:
Sources of Air Pollution In Buenos Aires
Emissions of Pollutants in Buenos Aires
Air Quality Monitoring in Buenos Aires
Conclusions
References
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"In 1988 estimated emissions of particulates were 68,000 tons per annum, stationary sources being responsible for 96% of emissions in the early eighties. These sources were given 5 years to comply with strict guidelines aimed at reducing emissions. The imposed reductions have been met by industry, however the particulate problem remains. Probably caused by the fleet of poorly maintained diesels. To resolve this problem several measures have been introduced including Spot control of diesel vehicles, certification of distributed diesel oils and a training and awareness campaign especially for truck, taxi and bus owners."
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The Endurance of the Spanish Empire, 2006.
This well-researched paper details the various reasons the Spanish empire endured from the 16th century to the 19th century.
3,506 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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The writer of this paper asserts that in order to understand why the Spanish empire survived as long as it did, it's imperative to examine why other empires endured or failed to endure. This paper describes the Spanish empire as an institution that was not an original creation but merely part of the remarkable military and ideological successes that began with the Spanish Reconquista that took back the Iberian peninsula from the Moslems. This paper explores several issues that impacted the endurance of the Spanish empire including: The allocation of native labor, the initial organization of lands, crusading fervor, the hacienda system and the Catholic church. This well-researched paper contains a plethora of historical facts and information pertaining to this particular subject.
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"Crusading fervor was hardly enough to account for the long-term endurance of the Spanish Empire. That is attributable to less-glamorous factors involving the organization and implementation of economic and political power. Empires are made up of many successively smaller units that contribute their strength and wealth to make the empire strong and rich. Each of those units in the Spanish Empire was subject to administrative policies and institutions--many with roots deep in Spanish history, some highly modified to meet the peculiar needs of entirely novel imperial realities."
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The Egyptian and Mayan Pyramids, 2006.
A paper comparing the similarities between the Egyptian and Mayan pyramids.
3,147 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper examines and compares the pyramids of Egypt and those of the ancient Mayan culture, found in Mexico and parts of Central America. In an attempt to explain why these architectural legacies share so many striking similarities in spite of the thousands of years and geographical distances that separated the cultures that produced them, the paper considers what was important to the two civilizations and what it was that they were they trying to accomplish by building these complex and enormous structures.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Egyptians
The Mayans
Conclusion
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"Half a world and three thousand years apart, two ancient civilizations built a series of remarkably similar structures shaped like and known as pyramids - or The Pyramids to us latecomers. The Egyptians built theirs in the twenty-sixth century b.c., or earlier, a short distance inland from the west bank of the Nile River; to date, eighty are known to exist. Built between 250 and 800 a.d., the dozen or so Mayan pyramids excavated thus far are located in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala and elsewhere in Central America. The biggest, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, at Giza in Egypt, was originally built to a height of 481 feet (though the top thirty feet have simply disintegrated over time) and was for more than four thousand years the largest man-made structure ever assembled. The Mayan pyramids are somewhat smaller, but imposing nonetheless."
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Immigration on the Economy, 2006.
This paper examines the negative side of immigration to the U.S. and its impact on the American economy.
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper examines the downside of immigration in the U.S and focuses on three specific areas: The impact of immigration on the labor market, the use of welfare and the payment of taxes. The writer asserts that while immigration may benefit the country as a whole, the burdens of these new population flows fall unequally on particular communities. This paper also discusses the high Mexican immigration rate in California and the resulting effects on its economy. This paper contains researched facts and statistics as well as relevant expert opinions to back up the writer's claim that immigration impacts negatively on the U.S. economy.
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"Education is the key to mobility in the United States and those communities, which cannot provide adequate education will be unable to move their members out of poverty, no matter what cultural solidarities they are able to maintain. Clark suggests that the result of this social immobility could lead to what he calls a "tearing of the social fabric" in multicultural communities. Although the tensions of cultural difference make these communities culturally rich, Clark argues that too much tension could result in balkanization, interethnic violence, and increasing economic stagnation."
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