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This paper presents information to support the theory of evolution. The author attempts to debunk creationism as a theory through an examination of bone structure of the Neanderthal. The paper offers a basic scientific look at evolution.

From the Paper
"In the twentieth century one of the most heated and perhaps futile debates is whether man was created in a single moment by a supreme deity or if man is simply a highly evolved specimen of billions of years of evolution. In the last one hundred years, scientific evidence of hominid evolution has amassed as scientists have begun to excavate more sites containing mesmerizing archeological findings. Bones of such infamous hominids like Lucy, the Peking Man, and Neanderthals have increased understanding and awareness of our hominid ancestors, which have only fueled the fire for debate among Creationists and Evolutionists. While many sound arguments concerning these findings have been raised, many more invalid claims have emerged which lack the validity and scientific evidence but have nevertheless become a staple in Creationist reasoning."

Tags:anthropology, creationism, evolution, neandertals, neanderthals, noah

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A brief analysis of an article that says there is no empirical evidence supporting Kubler-Ross's theory of the stages of death and grieving. The paper has three sources by Friedman and James on the subject.

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"Friedman and James advance the idea that the putative stages of grief identified by Kubler-Ross are not valid, that these stages are not verified by empirical studies and that many people have actually been harmed rather than helped by the idea that there is a logical progression from Denial, Anger, Bargaining and Depression when one learns one is dying or a loved one is dying to Acceptance (DABDA). Friedman and James build on earlier work conducted by their..."

Tags:stages of dying and grieving, Kubler-Ross, myth of stage theory

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The paper looks at "Debunking Myths about Marriages and Families" where the authors, Mary Ann Schwartz and Barbara Marliene Scott, argue against five specific beliefs that dominate American cultural views on the institution of marriage and the nuclear family. The paper goes through these five myths and posits that, with the exception of one argument, the authors present very persuasive arguments that are logically sound and devoid of any obvious logical fallacies, reliance on emotionally loaded terms, or any other apparent faulty reasoning.

Outline:
Introduction
Myth # 1 - The Universal Nuclear Family
Myth # 2 - The Self-Reliant Family
Myth # 3 - The Naturalness of Different Spheres for Wives and Husbands
Myth # 4 - The Unstable African American Family
Myth # 5 - The Idealized Nuclear Family of the 1950s

From the Paper
"Schwartz and Scott (2000) take on the proverbial notion that the concept of family is necessarily defined only the way it has been presented in the U.S. mainstream culture. The authors suggest that family is more accurately defined much more broadly than by the image of one man and one woman married for life and raising children together. Instead, they argue that any survey of cultures worldwide would reveal very different expectations of what a family is and that the description commonly accepted in this particular part of the world represents only one of many models evident in human culture."

Tags:nuclear, family, husband, wife, roles, divorce, African-Americans, 1950s

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This document discusses several illustrative points of the article 'Seven Surprises for New CEOs' by Porter, Lorsch, and Nohria. In this article these authors discuss seven observations about the role and function of CEO in the modern organization. By doing so these authors intend to debunk the myth that the general public and even shareholders may have of what a CEO is and does. They also intend to issue a reality check for would be CEOs and employees of a given organization.

From the Paper
"There are several issues that the authors of Seven Surprises for New CEOs want to communicate to the reader. Chief among them are a compendium of observations and conclusions that together act to debunk the myth that the general public has of CEOs. One other primary task these authors want to accomplish is to provide a reality check for new CEOs and for individuals entering into business who may not fully comprehend what the position of CEO entails. These two main issues can be summarized as: 1. Debunking the myth of CEO 2. Defining the role of CEO more realistically for both the organization and potential CEOs themselves General Comments Surprise One. "

Tags:ceo, role, leadership

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The paper describes the rise of sex and violence in video games, including the rise of the "Mortal Kombat" series and the huge impact the "Grand Theft Auto"` series has made. The paper uses sources which debunk the idea of video games creating a rise in violence among young people.

From the Paper
"In the past few years, especially since the rise of the Grand Theft Auto series, there have been a few more voices publicly calling for tighter control on video games. While no one is arguing that children should not be playing games for adults, some of these voices argue that children are just about the only ones playing these games. And in that idea is the problem with most of those who criticize the gaming community. Most of the critics are people who have never played or seen that which they cry must be banned. Most of these people cannot tell a Playstation from an Xbox, yet they believe they know who is playing these games. To reinforce this theory, all one has to do is look closely at those who choose to play the part of video game advocate."

Tags:auto, culture, esrb, grand, kombat, mortal, nudity, popular, theft

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The paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Specifically, the paper contains an analytical essay about the Declaration, fact or fiction, and discusses the historiographical debate attached to it. The paper examines how the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence predates the U.S. Declaration by over a year, if it is historically correct. The paper explores how most historians debunk the document as a hoax and a phony, but there are many who refuse to believe the document is not real. The paper discusses this debate that has lasted for over 200 years.

From the Paper
"In addition, King George had declared the colonies would not enjoy the protection of Great Britain if they needed it, and so, many colonists were more than willing to declare their independence. The Continental Congress was already meeting in Philadelphia, but they would not draft their own declaration until July 4, 1776. During the Mecklenburg meeting, three men, Dr. Ephraim Brevard, Mr. Kennon, and the Reverend Balch formed a committee to draw up resolutions. Dr. Brevard had drawn up some preliminary resolutions at a previous meeting, and read these to the assembly. These resolutions, with revisions, would become the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, according to historian William Henry Foote. It is not difficult to believe these resilient people would find the constraints of British rule too confining. It is not difficult to believe they would declare their independence from Great Britain when British rule became intolerable."

Tags:North, Carolina, settlers, King, George, Battle, Lexington, Continental, Congress

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This paper discusses how E.M Foster's novel, "Howard's End", is an attempt to debunk the gender roles of his era. It explains how this novel is considered to be the best of the author's work as a symbolic exploration of the social, economic, and philosophical forces in England in the first half of the 20th century. Foster uses three English families of different classes to explore the competing ideals of materialism, intellectualism, and aspiration. It shows how Foster, through the depiction of the female characters, claims that gender is a social creation and that gender roles are relative to each period and can be studied in their historical context.

From the Paper
"How do we conceive of ourselves as embodied beings? How do we come to have a realization of our gendered existence? These are some of the most significant questions in human history. Today scholars and historians believe that gender identity does not exist as primordially and externally fixated but is invented, created, resisted and subverted the fulcrum of multiple identities. So enmeshed is gender in this axis that differences such as race, class, caste and community may be steeped in and spoke through the language of sexual difference. Thus the question of invention of identity is also a question of power wherein gender becomes the signifier of power differences. Gender differences are not modern phenomena it has existed in ancient times and throughout history, the sexual differences were common in Roman, Greek and Egyptian civilization. Even in the mythic stories of Gilgamesh, Norse myths, Code of Hammarabi, Egyptians stories, Iliad, Homer, Arabian Nights and many more depict the sexual differences. Men and women are presented in different ways, assigned different roles and have specific characters."

Tags:england, social, character, materialism

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Michael Grant's "Cleopatra" is an interesting read both in terms of subject matter and style. Cleopatra was a powerful woman who, while reigning in Alexandria, Egypt, had affairs with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. Traditional history has tended to superficially dismiss her as a powerful seductress. While Grant's book is written in an academic style, it helps debunk the common misperception regarding Cleopatra and demonstrates that she was a skilled administrator who attempted to salvage Egypt from Roman domination.

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The purpose of Kenneth Waltz's book, "Man, the State and War", is to debunk theories that do not locate the causes of war in the system. Unlike Morgenthau who does not believe international relations can change because human nature cannot change, Waltz believes that by changing the nature of the system, changes can be made in international relations. This paper discusses the three hypotheses, or "images", put forth by Waltz in his book. First, human nature is the cause of war; second, the causes of war are found within states, since domestic society conditions human behavior; and, finally, the causes of war lie within the international system because the nature of the system conditions state behavior.

From the Paper
"The same holds true for international relations. Anarchy is the key characteristic of the international system and results from the absence of a central authority, a world government, for example, able to maintain order. Anarchy is not the same as chaos, which is an absence of order. In anarchy, order is a result of the interactions of states. However, order is not automatic. Waltz rejects the idea that a balance of power is inevitable, inherent or natural. Instead, states will use force to get what they want if they value that interest more than peace. This means that states engage in cost-benefit analyses and will choose war if they believe the benefits of a use of force outweigh its costs."

Tags:capitilist, democracy, Marxism-Leninism, anarchy

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The Irish National Theater, established by W.B. Yeats, Lady Gregory, and others in 1897, sought to establish a theater that was distinctly Irish. This paper focuses on one of Lady Gregory's plays presented in the theater, "Spreading the News," which sought to debunk the drunken 'Irish Paddy' stereotype. A brief examination of "Spreading the News" shows how its author fulfills the Irish Theater's ambition of reinventing the way Irish people are perceived and treated on the stage.

From the Paper
"Instead the Irish are characterized as backward, religiously superstitious, poor peasants with no education who speak an Irish-English dialect. Lady Gregory's play Spreading the News (1904) is a case in point. Gregory's characters are not noble, idealized figures. Rather, Gregory seems to perpetuate the stereotype of the comical, "blarney-speaking" country rube (Watt 23). But Gregory's characterization is not intended to make over or whitewash the Irish peasant. Her aim is to show the reality of the Irish people, deconstruct the way Irish characters are represented in the theatre, and celebrate their Irishness."

Tags:Jack, Bartley, Tarpey