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A presentation of the genetic research debate with a focus on the positive aspects of genetic research.

Looks at the discovery, relevance and controversies surrounding DNA science.

This paper explores the religion of Islam in light of the radical Islamic organizations of today.

This paper discusses the Iran hostage crisis and looks at the effect it had on the Carter presidency.

Examines the role women play in combat in the United States military and the implications of women in combat roles.

A discussion on the emerging and future field of eco-psychology that also may be alluded to as environmental psychology.

This paper looks at whether surrogate motherhood should be either banned or regulated by law.

This paper provides an assessment of disaster planning and preparation post-9/11.

A discussion of some arguments from those who are for and against illegal immigration.

This paper argues in favor of the decision to ban the death penalty for juveniles.

This paper discusses levels of acceptable risk in the fire service since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

A review of the book "Urban Geography, New York" ,in which the authors, Dave Kaplan, James Wheeler and S. Holloway, explain the role immigration played in shaping American cities.

This paper explores the new trends in fire departments with regards to terrorism.

This paper explores the Islamic faith's involvement with violence in both internal and external conflicts.

An analysis of how the film "Fitna" presents a misleading representation of Islam.

This paper looks at the current international law system as it relates to the Iraq war.

This paper explores how the public's ignorance was used to justify the war in Iraq and the fight against Al Qaeda.

This paper discusses black economic empowerment (BEE) and the challenge of managing diversity in South Africa.

An analysis of presidential and foreign policy decision making regarding the terrorism threat.

A discussion of the book "Only What We Could Carry" by Inada Lawson Fusao that describes the internment of thousands of Japanese-Americans during World War II.

A discussion of some of the detrimental effects of globalization in Southeast Asia and one architect's suggestion to counter them.

This paper analyzes the immigrant experience in "The Tortilla Curtain" by T. Coraghessan Boyle.

This paper researches the effects of international trade, immigration and the decline of unionism on income inequality.

This paper looks at how the fighting between the Sunnis and Shiites in Iraq has affected the country, as well as gives background information on the Sunni-Shiite split.

This paper attempts to explore the real reasons behind the invasion of Iraq.

This paper looks at the issue of homeland security and discusses agro terrorism.

This paper explores both sides of the stem cell research controversy.

An analysis of the effects of direct-to-consumer advertising on first and second generation Chinese immigrants in America.

This paper explores the debate surrounding the Right To Know Act, AB 2747 and the issue of physician-assisted suicide.

A look at how people view the use of the death penalty in the USA.

A discussion of the effects of censorship on the Internet.

This paper looks at ways of coping with pain as raised in Jonathan Safran Foer's novel, 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close'.

Presents an evaluation plan for a teen pregnancy prevention program.

This paper presents a research proposal to determine consumer satisfaction among Russian immigrants with providers of In-Home Supportive Services.

This paper argues in favor of abolishing the death penalty.

This paper argues that the Patriot Act violates and affects the civil liberties of American citizens.

This paper discusses how AIDS and the HIV virus is viewed in different cultural contexts.

This paper discusses the prenatal development and how it is affected when the mother uses cocaine.

Reviews the history of affirmative action legislation in the U.S.

Examines literature from colonial North America and later new immigrants to explore the creation of the American identity.

This paper looks at the relationship between natives and new colonists from the colonial period.

A literature review studying the healthcare of recent immigrant Chinese.

An analysis of the background of Osama bin Laden and his development and structuring of Al Qaeda.

A research paper examining the experiences of Persian-American women who managed to successfully escape domestic violence.

This paper provides a critical analysis of rape in organized crime, particularly prostitution and human trafficking for the sex trade industry.

This paper looks at the increasing risk of nuclear terrorism in a flat world.

This paper discusses intelligence operations in particular with regards to terrorism.

A critical look at the U..S Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

A look at events in history that have been influenced by intelligence failures.

This paper discusses the future of the U.S. intelligence community.

This paper discusses and argues against the Patriot Act.

A descriptive essay on torture, covering the historical background and the support for and against this treatment.

A look at the debate surrounding the decriminalization of marijuana.

An argumentative essay in favor of capital punishment within the United States justice system.

This paper discusses the resurgence of terrorism in Afghanistan and its repercussions for the United States and the world.

An argument that the medical benefits of stem cell research outweigh the ethical and religious dilemmas surrounding the practice.

This paper discusses federal courthouses' closed door policies with regards to death row inmates.

This paper is an intensive research study of 35 Persian-American women who escaped abusive partners.

This paper discusses the principles of just war and legitimate authority.

A discussion of the impact of the unique political and socio-economic situation in South Africa on labor relations and human resource management.

An argument for the freedom for and encouragement of foreigners in the United States.

Looks at the conflict between capitalism and protecting the environment.

An in-depth analysis of the issue of legalizing marijuana and a conclusion against its legalization.

An overview of the genetic engineering including research and the controversy surrounding it.

Looks at illegal immigration as it is impacted by the Fifth and 14th Amendments of the United States Constitution.

An analysis of how the United States has reacted to the terror on 9/11 and other terrorist attacks in general.

An analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the United States' National Strategy for Combating Terrorism (NSCT).

A paper on the life and work of the influential educator Jaime Escalante.

This paper looks at personal and institutional responsibility for socialization with regards to immigration.

A research proposal to study health care among African immigrants in the rural south of the US.

This paper is a critical analysis of the United States' intelligence support for homeland security in dealing with the prevention of terrorist attacks.

This paper discusses drug trends on college and university campuses.

This paper discusses whether considerations of morality have a substantial role in U.S. foreign policy strategy.

A review of the United States' past methods of fighting wars and how the trend seems to have changed over time.

This paper provides a critical review of Peter Bergen's book "Holy War, Inc.".

An examination of the issues surrounding capital punishment in America.

Looks at the entrance of President Bush into the Iraq War based on the possible existence of weapons of mass destruction.

An assessment of cures that could stop global warming.

A look at the 9/11 Commission and the the Intelligence Reform and Terrorist Prevention Act (IRTPA).

Looks at the problem of immigration, especially illegal immigration in the United States.

A look at the the economic and class basis of immigration policy and its legal regulation in Canada today.

A discussion of the effects immigration is having on European citizenship and identity.

This paper explores the controversy surrounding the Patriot Act, with a focus on its merits.

This paper discusses the impact illegal immigrants have on American healthcare.

A review of "One Dead in the Attic" by Christopher Rose.

An analysis of the population diffusion in Canada and the prairie township system.

This paper explores the cultural transition experience in Canada of the foreign-trained professional and how it compares with that of the ordinary immigrant.

This paper explores Canada's generous immigration policy and its merits and drawbacks for the economy.

An examination of the issues that Muslim men face as they immigrate to the United States.

This paper discusses terrorism as a subject of criminology and conflict theory.

The author of this paper discusses both the social consequences of infanticide in traditional third world countries and the social acceptability of neonatal euthanasia in Western cultures.

Looks at Canadian immigration policy at both the federal and provincial levels.

A critical look at the federal and provincial immigration policies of Canada.

An essay discussing the issue of immigration into Canada, with particular reference to Alberta.

A look at the effects of global warming on the world, highlighting the necessity for change.

An analysis of the ethics concerning prenatal gender selection with a focus on the nursing perspective.

An analysis of the impact of globalization in terms of the immigrant population of the Greater Toronto Area.

Looks at several theories of war, including pacifism.