Abstract
This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the book, "The Prince," written by Niccolo Machiavelli. Specifically, it discusses the disadvantages of being defenseless or helpless in the face of attack according to Machiavelli's writing. The paper analyzes his argument that defense is entirely necessary for a successful nation and a successful ruler and that defenselessness only leads to weakness and commonality.

From the Paper
"In conclusion, defenselessness is simply another word for the suicide of a nation. A nation that does not engage in active defense is a nation without leadership and strength. A leader who is afraid to defend his nation is a leader who will not succeed. The dream of peace is a noble dream, but leaders who succumb to dreams of peace without the reality of a defense strategy will only lead their nations to failure and submission. Dreams are wonderful for philosophers, but they do not create the defense necessary to keep a nation and her citizens safe from harm. As long as there is evil in the world, there will be aggression and the need for a strong defense. A leader who does not recognize that is not really a leader, but a murderer, leaving his citizens open to the aggression and destruction of others. War is a reality, and so is the defense of any successful nation."

Tags:politicians, nation, citizen

Abstract
This paper examines the impact of the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of the Child upon the treatment of children in war-torn Africa. The paper briefly details the impact of the UN convention upon the treatment of children in Africa and what the UN plans upon doing to those who mistreat the young and defenseless. Additionally, the paper describes ways in which children are mistreated and abused on the African continent and underscores the types of abuse children in Liberia and Sierra Leone must endure at the hands of adults.

From the Paper
"The following paper will look at the impact of the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of the Child upon the treatment of children in war-torn Africa. The paper will briefly detail the impact - it appears to be a marginal one at first glance - of the UN convention upon the treatment of children in Africa and what the UN plans upon doing to those who mistreat the young and defenceless. The next few pages will also briefly detail some of the ways in which children are mistreated and abused on the African continent and will underscore the types of abuse..."

Tags:convention, right, child

Abstract
This is an argumentative essay that argues animal cruelty against animals tested by cosmetics companies and underhanded sporting events like dogfighting is aided and abetted by a consumer society more interested in products and profit than the welfare of defenseless animals. It looks at the different forms of testing that takes place on these animals and show how these companies have come to conceal their continued role in this kind of experimentation. The paper then shifts gears to look at the role of dogfighting and its status as a cultural or regional tradition. It looks at the way in which this status as a cultural tradition innoculates it in the minds of those who practice it from being classified as animal cruelty. From there, it ends by insisting that the only way to stop animal cruelty as practiced by corporations and "sportsmen" is to strip it of its status as average consumer behavior or as a cultural tradition.

From the Paper
"Animal cruelty is one of the most serious problems facing our society today. Whether it stems from the desire of companies to test consumer products on helpless animals in pursuit of profit, or through the sociopathic behavior of owners who torture their pets through both passive and active abuse, animal cruelty is clearly a problem that must be addressed without delay. Perhaps the ultimate solution is an increase in criminal as well as civil penalties for such abuse that is above and beyond that already offered. Perhaps one of the most disturbing acts of cruelty against animals is..."

Tags:testing, dogfights, passive abuse

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The paper reveals that nearly 6 million dogs and cats are brought to, and left, at Humane Society shelters. The paper posits that the bad news is that far too many are euthanized. The paper then discusses how animal cruelty goes beyond abandoning pet dogs and cats- it goes to the "industry" of dogfighting, and greyhound racing and to families unable to cope with pets having litters the family cannot or will not support. The paper relates that six states still have no provision for prosecuting animal abusers. The paper argues that there needs to be a strong voice heard to prevent the continuing abuse of defenseless household pet cats and dogs.

From the Paper
"Americans own millions of dogs and cats as pets. Yet, not all of these pets are given the love and attention and care that they deserve. According to the Humane Society, between 6 and 8 million cats and dogs enter animal shelters each year, for whatever reason. Less than half of them are either adopted or reclaimed by their owners. What happens to the other millions? Because of lack of funds and/or space, they are usually euthanized- a fancy word for "put to death." That, of course, is the final abuse suffered by these pets. First, an overview of cats and how they are often abused and mistreated."

Tags:cat and dog, abuse, fought

Abstract
The paper discusses how various farming produce has been susceptible by defenseless attacks from a group of fungi that produce toxic metabolites, specifically called mycotoxins. The paper explains that mycotoxins are comprised of a variety of toxic chemicals produced by fungi that although natural, have been found to be growing on food crops, which are consumed by humans and animals through food production. The paper relates that among the various types of mycotoxins, aflatoxins are the most harmful to human beings, poultry and livestock.

From the Paper
"Various farming produce has been susceptible by defenseless attacks from a group of fungi that produce toxic metabolites, specifically called mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are comprised of a variety of toxic chemicals produced by fungi. Although natural, it has been found to be growing on food crops, which are consumed by humans and animals through food production. It grows on the outside of the fields and after harvest. Among the various types of mycotoxins, aflatoxins are the most harmful to human beings, poultry and livestock. "Aflatoxins are toxic metabolites produced by certain fungi in/on foods and feeds" (Aflatoxins, 2004, p. 1)."

Tags:toxic, aflatoxin, food

Abstract
In this article the writer discusses that "A Child Called It" is about, simply, a horrific level of abuse suffered by Dave Pelzer. In addition to the unfathomable psychological abuse that inevitably accompanies all cases of physical abuse and neglect, the book is also a sociological study in the social mechanism by which abuse is detected by the outside actors in the abused child's environment, such as teachers, and the means by which interventions take place, raising of course the burning question of the overall effectiveness in our society of detecting and intervening in the abuse cases and protecting those children in American society thereof. The writer concludes that this book brings to light that there could be and are children out there right now suffering at unimaginable levels, and onecannot tell how many or where they are, and society needs a more proactive system of detection and intervention in order to stop this and save all those helpless, defenseless, and undeserving children right now.

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From the Paper
"However, the psychological signs of physical abuse are consistent, and continuously and gradually worsen, and thus regular psychological interviews of ALL children by a psychologist employed and available on a full-time basis at the school would be the most effective way of increasing the anti-abuse efforts of children in this country at the social interventive level. These psychologists should keep files on the children, specifically designed to describe signs of potential abuse that warrant further monitoring. This can lead to direct questioning of the child, in terms of the behavior of his/her parents and how the child is treated by parents thereof. This can lead to direct questioning of parents, if necessary. This may be unpleasant, but concerned parents should appreciate the protective nature of this course of action and regulation. Ultimately, it still takes physical signs of abuse for a parent to lose custody of their child, or be legally suspected. But this is about the abused child, not the sensibilities of the parents."

Tags:suffering, parents, sadism, victimization

Abstract
This essay provides a critical summary and response of the books "The Death of Nature" and "The Power and the Promise of Ecological Feminism." The paper summarizes the main argument of each eco-feminism author. The response argues the position that nature is defenseless matter and thus subject to human domination and that women and men should be viewed as complementary of one another rather than oppositional.

From the Paper
"The book "The Death of Nature" by Caroline Merchant seeks to explain the historic correlation between the supremacy of nature and women. Merchant asserts that the scientific revolution fashioned a society that perpetuates a mechanistic view of nature rather than an organic view of a feminine natural world that was in existence before the revolution. The former views nature as inert matter that is subject to human domination, while the latter view emphasizes mutual existence between the environment and human beings. (Armitage on Merchant's; Death of Nature)"

Tags:ecology, feminism, male, female, domination, human, nature, woman

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This paper discusses the complicated issue of abortion. The paper reviews the two perspectives of feminism and nursing, each offering guidelines for decisions related to abortion. In addition, the College of Nurses suggests particularism in its guidelines for ethical behavior, abortion involves killing. The paper reports that according to Savulescu "abortion is the killing of a fetus...the fetus is deprived of a future of value". Kavanaugh holds that abortion is a massive violation of human rights and is the murder of a defenseless human being. The paper further discusses how issue of abortion can be defined as one between the rights of the fetus and those of the mother.

Tags:utility, deontology, debate

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This paper discusses shaken baby syndrome (SBS) including what type of person would cause it and what mental issues they might have. It also looks at the possible consequences to the baby and what people can do to prevent this syndrome. The paper explains that shaken baby syndrome is a serious form of child abuse and a growing problem in America today. The paper highlights how understanding some of the characteristics of the abuser can help social workers and healthcare professionals to identify potential abusers. The paper concludes that professionals and families working together can recognize and prevent shaken baby syndrome and thereby save the lives of innocent and defenseless children.

From the Paper
"The syndrome is extremely dangerous because the size of the attacker greatly outweighs the size of the victim, which means they can inflict serious damage very quickly, and that medical personnel can overlook it if they are not careful. One author gives a graphic illustration of the danger of this abuse. He writes, "To give you some sense of proportion about how violent this shaking is, research now shows that a child falling from a third-story window has about a 1 percent chance of dying while in SBS there is a 25 percent risk of death (Parker, 2004). However, many experts see the syndrome as mostly an accident by parents or caregivers, who do not have a sense of how hard they are really shaking the child, and/or do not understand how much harm they can do."

Tags:child, abuse, murder, injury

Abstract
This paper reviews and analyzes the novel "The Waiting Years" by Fumiko Enchi, which is set in a society where the men are dominant and the women subservient. This is Japanese society over a period of forty years or so, showing the plight of one women, Tomo, representing the lot of all women in this society. According to the review, women in the novel are depicted as being forced into demeaning roles in the family and who are basically defenseless in a patriarchal social order.

From the Paper
"The book 'The Waiting Years' by Fumiko Enchi is a novel set in a society where the men are dominant and the women subservient. This is Japanese society over a period of forty years or so, showing the plight of one women, Tomo, representing the lot of all women in this society, women who are forced into demeaning roles in the family and who are basically defenseless in a patriarchal social order. When she is fifteen, Tomo is married off to a government official under the system of marriage by which her make such decisions for her. He becomes a very influential man, and his prestige transfers to Tomo as far as others are concerned, as one of her friends thinks when noting that..."

Tags:enchi, novel, japan