Abstract
The paper presents an anthropological study of Beverly Hills based on research and personal observations and perceptions. The paper discusses differences in fashion between natives and tourists and explores the upscale Rodeo Drive shops, and the city's culture in general.

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"Several years ago in many Beverly Hills retail stores you could purchase Beverly Hills Real Estate for in the form of a small glass jar filled with dirt allegedly from the rich earth of Beverly ..."

Tags:Beverly, Hills

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This paper examines how, in her essay "Bitch," Beverly Gross writes about the word "bitch" and how she does not like it, because she feels that is only used in a negative way for women. The paper discusses how, on first reading it is a persuasive article tending to make people think twice about using the word "bitch," when describing a woman and how, upon closer reading, however, the critical reader sees that Gross is only using the word "bitch" as an example of the way that women are treated differently than men. The review is based on an analysis of the rhetorical aspects of the essay.

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"Gross uses the rhetorical appeals of ethos, pathos and logos to make her argument. Ethos is when the writer tries to persuade the reader by using his or her reputation or experience as a reason. The author tells the reader what it means to him or her. There is a lot of ethos in this essay. Gross makes it very clear that she does not like the word. For example, she says, "The meaning of bitch has changed over the centuries but it remains the word that comes immediately to the tongue, still 'the most offensive appellation' the English language provides to hurl at a woman" and "Something has become someone. The ball-buster is not a disagreeable thing but a disagreeable (disagreeing?) person. A female person.""

Tags:women

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"Paul Mazursky's Down and Out in Beverly Hills is essentially Jean Renoir's Boudu Saved From Drowning revisited. Mazursky produced, directed and co-wrote the film with Leon Capetanos for Touchstone Films in association with Silver Screen Partners II. Down and Out in Beverly Hills is perhaps Mazursky's most overt comedy, not only a comedy of manners, but some hilarious sight gags, many of which are supplied by a Scottish border collie.

Mazursky, a master of creating interesting and somehow lovable characters, transplants Boudu, the bum from France to posh and glitzy Beverly Hills, changes his name to Jerry and drops him into Dave and Barbara Whiteman's swimming pool, instead of the Seine. The result is a story more contemporary and richly textured than Renoir's 1931 film, which was based on a French play of the same name by Rene Fauchois. By structuring the story ..."

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This paper compares housing in Beverly Hills and Malibu in terms of two homes showing their size, costs, location and nearness to various amenities, noting how housing costs have risen in Southern California. The paper explains that some areas are more certain to maintain high values into the future, one of these being Beverly Hills and another being Malibu. The paper discusses how these are two premium addresses in Southern California today and have been for many years.

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"Housing in the Los Angeles area, as in most of Southern California, has been increasing in value at a high rate over the past decade or so, creating a situation in which many people have purchased homes as an investment and see this as a way to protect their funds. However, many have also worried that the bubble will burst at some point, with many fearing that this point is fast approaching. Some areas are more certain to maintain high values into the future, one of these being Beverly Hills and another being Malibu."

Tags:housing, shopping, schools

Abstract
This is a review of the book "Harriet Tubman: Imagining a life" by Beverly Lowry. While essentially a review, it also discusses pertinent facts and events in Tubman's life. The paper begins with a biography and then continues on to discuss her involvement in the underground railroad. It concludes with an analysis of the book and that the author portrayed Tubman honestly.

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"Even after she stopped leading slaves to freedom, Harriet did not stop accomplishing important things in history. During the Civil War, she became active with the Union Army, and acted as a spy. The author notes, "She will be a spy, a recruiter, a specialist in intelligence, a guerilla warrior." This makes sense, because these were many of the same things she did successfully on the Underground Railroad, but it also shows her great strength and determination to help free other slaves and ensure they remained free. She was also important because this was a time when women were far less involved in society, and yet she was not afraid to step forward and serve. It was even more difficult for black women to be actively involved in social issues, so she made history by being one of the first and by serving so loyally.'

Tags:harriet tubman, slavery, underground railroad

Abstract
This paper presents a discussion about an article concerning sexuality in older adults. The writer explores the article, "Sexuality in Older Adults: A Deconstructionist Perspective" by Beverly Huffstetler. It outlines the article's content and conclusion with regard to the sexuality of older people. The paper presents the writer's personal reactions to the content of the article. It also includes, as an appendix, a copy of the original article.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Conclusion

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"Throughout modern history, the issue of sexuality has always belonged to the young. Commercials, television shows, and movies have worked to build a strong case for human sexuality in those who are under retirement age. While it was acknowledged in passing that order people are capable of feeling and having sexual relations it was usually a topic that was ignored. In more recent years however, human sexuality among older people has moved to the forefront of attention. Commercials advertising pills that can help sustain erection, advertisers for doctors that treat erectile dysfunction and other vehicles have made the world realize that the older generation is still interested in sex. As researchers begin to examine this fact one study looks at all aspects of human sexuality in people over the age of 65, and concludes it is part of a healthy and fulfilled lifestyle. The article explores the myths of society present in the thinking about older adults and sexuality."

Tags:dysfunction, intercourse, retirement

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This paper is written in response to Beverly Haviland's "The Return of the Alien: Henry James in New York, 1904". In her piece of writing, Haviland discusses James; return to the United States after an absence of over twenty years. She details how James had to redefine "his conception of national identity in a way that bears careful consideration for what it suggests about how ethnic and racial identities are formed and transformed over time and under changing circumstances". Although Haviland writes a useful introduction to this topic, there are a number of issues that she either misses or appears to misinterpret. It is the intention of this article to identify and then expand upon or correct these aspects. This paper argues that Haviland lacks a holistic approach to studying issues of identity and gives several examples of this and counter-arguments too.

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"However, identity may not be explained by cultural and economic factors alone. Also important are political and social factors relevant to the era. Politically, the period of James' writing at the turn of the twentieth century was one of radical change with the industrial revolution and America's increasingly active participation in international issues (including both civil and state wars). Socially, there were repercussions from these other factors such as the development of distinct sections of society: the rich and the poor, the urban and the rural, the civilized and the uncouth."

Tags:american, identity, scene, travelogue

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This paper explains that, as a young adult, living in a multicultural environment is an important step in developing personal identity because it gives the possibility to engage in relations, which are subject to various cultural influences. The author points out that psychologist Beverly Tatum believes that self perception is in fact built on the reaction to others' perception of one's self. The paper stresses that black teenagers sitting together in a high school's cafeteria can be interpreted as a sign of cultural affinity or as a reaction to racist attitudes; however, society must move towards deeper human interactions thus reducing racist attitudes and increasing inter-cultural bonds.

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"Why is racism still a problem in American schools? Since the early '60, after the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education outlawed the "separate but equal" doctrine of school segregation, gradual efforts have been in order to deal with racial issues. The progress is notable. Yet, even today, it is still considered an uphill battle. Christopher. Farley and Kevin Fedarko, commenting a recent poll conducted by TIME/ CNN on 1,282 adults show that more than half of those interviewed consider racism to be a major issue. On the other hand, they observe a more powerful reluctance from the part of black teenagers when blaming racism for poor living conditions, as opposed to failing to take advantage of available opportunities, factor considered responsible for financial distress by more and more black teenagers."

Tags:identity, racism, opportunities, self-perception, cultural-affinity

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"This study will analyze the misbehavior of adolescent girls as exemplified by the character of Frankie Addams in Carson McCullers' "The Member of the Wedding" and by the character of Beverly Ann Donofrio in her autobiographical "Riding in Cars With Boys". The study will consider what makes an adolescent girl a "bad girl" or a "good girl," what leads them to misbehave, how each of the two girls sees herself, how each girl's culture judges her, and how this reader sees each of them.

There are similarities and differences between the two girls in terms of why they are "bad" in the eyes of those around them. They come from very different socioeconomic backgrounds, Beverly from a poor neighborhood, Frankie from a wealthier family with a cook and other conveniences. They live in different era---Frankie in the 1940s of World War II, Beverly in the 1960s, but both eras ... "

Abstract
This paper takes a brief look at these three books, including differences in style and approach to their subject matter.

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"All three of the textbooks I compared offer different perspectives on the subject of dissociative identity disorder (DID), but are similar in many ways. One of the ways in which the textbooks are the same is in the way that dissociative identity disorder is defined."

Tags:disorder, multiple, personality