From the Paper
" James A. Michener, in his epic novel The Source, has written a history of the Jews from their genesis to the creation of Israel in 1948. Michener shapes this history into the form of a novel by anchoring the past with the present through the work and relationships of a group of archaeologists on a dig in 1964 in a fictional region of what is today Israel.

Michener grounds the story in this dig and in the changing eras which are represented by the finds on the dig. Through this method, Michener creates intrigue and tension among the archaeologists, in personal, professional, political and religious terms. The fact that the archaeologists live in the modern era allows them, and the author, to comment on, and argue about, the significance of the events which make up the history and evolution of the Jewish people."

From the Paper
"Space by James Michener deals with the United States' space program, from its earliest explorations with rockets after World War II to the Viking probes of the other planets in our solar system. As with all of Michener's books, Space is well-researched, and the reader can be educated about the many facts of astronauts and space shuttles while being entertained by the fictional characters that the author has created.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has its birth as the second World War is concluding: Michener traces the steps of German scientist Wernher Von Braun (one of the "real" people in this book) and young rocket maker Dieter Kolff as they flee from Hitler's Nazi regime. Hitler had hoped that experts like Von Braun would provide instruments to help him win the war, but there was a defection, and Stanley Mott, an American..."

Abstract
This paper explains that, as a writer, Michener is difficult to classify because, in his drive to express his point of view and to point up the difficulties and contradictions inherent in our world, he employs widely differing techniques and fuses together several genres. The author points out that Michener's literary histories bring the realities of history to a level of personal reality that each of us is capable of understanding. The paper relates that Michener is fully cognizant of the part played by human psychology in the shaping of world events; the great men and women who mold our world are themselves human beings, with their own psychological problems and foibles just like the rest of us. Michener uses these psychological traits to predict actions and situations.

From the Paper
"Michener's "pre-occupation" with minor details is a deliberate choice. Nothing he describes is not part of the mix. The sort of psychological determinism that pervades his works fits nicely with all of the other facets of his technique. Realism and New Historicism demand life-like detail. Our world - Michener's world - is a real place. It operates according to fixed natural laws. These laws can be put the test much as a scientist repeats the experiments of his colleagues in order to see whether their conclusions are true. In the case of human beings, fictional or otherwise, it is only difficult to predict the future because the range of experiences available to each individual is so incomprehensibly vast. By providing the smallest and seemingly most innocuous bits, Michener wishes us to see his creations as living beings, and these living beings are themselves placed in an environment that is as solid and substantial as the homes in which we ourselves live; our offices, schools; city streets and fields. The more we absorb of Michener's narrative picture, the more we become a part of that picture."

Tags:techniques, detail, history, psychology, narrative

Abstract
This paper will discuss the book "The Source" by James Michener and will seek the meaning historically that describes the Jewish perspective on history within the a 12,000 year period. The paper will tell of how the resettling of Jews throughout differing lands affected them, along with the "heretic" labels they carried and how they dealt with them. By analyzing these components of this tribe of people, we can see how they intertwined with a world mainly dominated by Christians and Muslims.

Abstract
The paper relates that "The Bridge at Andau" served to inform the world of the situation behind the Iron Curtain and was a call for action for the world's assistance to Hungary. "The Bridge at Andau" is a compilation of stories from Hungarian refugees who crossed the bridge during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. The paper discusses their life before and after the Soviet rule and their hopes and dreams which remain despite their loss. The paper relates that the book is a historical account in essence, but the stories remain thought-provoking and touching, an insight into the plights of a country that succumbed to severe Communist idealism. The paper contends that Michener has the talent of depicting the drama behind the facts, thus the suffering and emotions endured by those he interviewed were reflected well in the pages of the book.

Outline:
Introduction
Body/Analysis
Conclusion

From the Paper
"October 23, 1956. What began as a student demonstration quickly turned into a bloody revolution, when thousands of Hungarian students, teachers and concerned citizens who marched the streets of Budapest to demand their freedom from Communist oppression under the Soviet reign were met with gunfire by the Allamvedelmi Osztag or AVO (Hungarian State Protecting Organization) as they called for government reform over the radio. One of these young revolutionaries was Josef Toth, a factory worker who got swept up by the infectious enthusiasm and bravado of the crowd of protesters. Among the students who started the revolution were two bright communist prodigies, Istvan Balogh and Peter Szigeti."

Tags:Communism, Soviet, Union, revolutionaries, idealism

Abstract
The paper looks at the Epistle of James, which shows considerable influence from Jewish source as well as Greek and Roman influences. The paper discusses how the Epistle of James has long been controversial in the Christian church, and it has often been excluded from the New Testament by different compilers just as its authorship has been questioned.

From the Paper
"Among the books of the New Testament is the Epistle of James, which shows considerable influence from Jewish source as well as Greek and Roman influences. The Epistle of James has long been controversial in the Christian church, and it has often been excluded from the New Testament by different compilers just as its authorship has been questioned. It has been attributed to James, the brother of Jesus, though the authorship of the letter remains uncertain. Many modern commentators dismiss the letter as "a holdover from Judaism that does not truly express the essence of the Christian faith." Experts disagree about the author as to whether he was a thoroughly Hellenized..."

Tags:epistle, james, bible

Abstract
This paper gives an historical analysis of James Madison and his Presidency, focusing on his commitment to the separation of church and state. This commitment influenced the decisions he made and the political ideology that he upheld. The paper traces Madison's political career and its interconnection with the birth of the US. Madison's famous treatise on separation of church and state entitled "The Memorial and Remonstrance Against Religious Assessments," is analyzed. The paper concludes by reinforcing James Madison's commitment to the separation of church and state and the protection of individual liberty.

From the Paper
" From the early days of the development of the British colonies into an independent nation, Madison was involved. As a student of history, government, and law, he took part in framing the Virginia Constitution in 1776 and held membership in the Virginia Assembly ("James Madison"). Madison served in the Continental Congress and engaged in frequent debates at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia ("James Madison"). Together with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, Madison made a major contribution to ratifying the Constitution by writing the Federalist essays, which were in favor of the creation of a more powerful federal government to replace the ailing Confederation. The essays earned him the title of "Father of the Constitution," although he claimed the document was "the work of many heads and many hands" ("James Madison"). He also shared in framing the Bill of Rights and passing the first revenue legislation."

Tags:James, Madison, Constitution, First, Amendment, separation, of, church, and, state

Abstract
This three page book review of James Frey's "A Million Little Pieces" looks at several major points of this work. It looks at James' steps as he moves through rehab in a motivational model, how he copes with the family dynamics in the work, how he is effectively (or not) guided by the staff at the center, and finally, how the work, even though fictional, can be seen as valid.

From the Paper
"Frey's now famous work, entitled "A Million Little Pieces" has recently caught the attention of the American public--firstly from being sponsored by Oprah's Book Club, to then being openly renounced as a work of false fiction. Yet, however one looks at this situation, it can be agreed upon that the work is compelling. Telling the story of a twenty-three year old's collapse into alcoholism and drug addiction, and his way out of this circumstance, it shows unusual honesty of character and family. Moving from a bewildering plane ride to placement in a residential drug and alcohol treatment facility by the seventh page, the majority of the work revolves around James' reactions to treatment, coupled with flashbacks in the form of user-dreams. The work touches upon personal change via a motivational model, illustrates the importance of family dynamics and staff upon..."

Tags:james, frey, pieces

Abstract
This paper examines the ancient Chinese custom of foot binding. The paper details the history of this ritual and the socio-cultural role it played in Chinese society. Then the paper turns to an analysis of the metaphoric significance of foot binding in literature and on film. Works studied include the James Michener epic novel "Hawaii" and the film "The Hawaiians", which is based on the novel and the film "The Inn of the Sixth Happiness".

From the Paper
"James Michener explored the Chinese culture in his epic novel Hawaii, which was made into two films, the second of which, The Hawaiians, dealt with the Chinese woman Char Nyuk Tsin, and her husband, Kee Mun Ki. While the practice of foot binding is never a central theme or issue of either the novel or the film, it is an underlying element in the plot structure and character development. Char Nyuk Tsin is a peasant woman of Hakka, a mountain village that traditionally does not bind the feet of their women, since they are required to carry heavy loads up and down steep and rocky terrain. A rival neighboring village practices the custom, considering it a mark of ignorance that their neighbors leave their women's feet to grow naturally.When the Chinese are imported to Hawaii to work in the fields, the first women allowed on the islands are the women with strong, unbound feet. Chinese women with bound feet are not among the early Chinese allowed to relocate in the Hawaiian Islands, since their usefulness as laborers is limited."

Tags:Chinese, culture, torture, lame, feet, hawaii, inn, sixth, happiness, michener

Abstract
This paper provides two brief essays on Texan history. The first discusses the military engagements from 1836 through 1865, including the Texas War for Independence, Indian battles, the Mexican War and the Civil War. The second discusses the Civil Rights Movement in Texas from the 1940s to the present for blacks, Mexicans and women.

Tags:LULACS, G.I. Forum, racism, discrimination, James Michener, politics, education, Sam Houston, republic, massacres, annexation, Confederate, Rio Grande, Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo