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Latin American Studies, 2004.
An examination of how Latin America?s current problems stem from a period of history (the National period), following independence, during which caudillismo was popular and personalistic politics and authoritarianism were the rule.
1,324 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper asks and answers the following question: ?How do Latin America?s problems owe a great deal to a tradition of caudillismo, personal politics and authoritarianism?? It will also give definitions for eight terms associated with Latin American studies: caudillismo, liberalism, The Export Boom, neocolonialism, import subsidizing industrialization, bureaucratic authoritarianism, and privatization.
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"This paper seeks to evaluate this premise, by analyzing a variety of sources and presenting various viewpoints concerning this particular posture. Indeed, Latin American political parties have often been allied with a particular leader ? for example, the Peronistas in Argentina, or the Fidelistas in Cuba ? and this particular branch of Latin American politics is commonly referred to as personalismo. This phenomenon is closely related to the phenomenon of caudillismo, under which a government is controlled by dictatorial leaders (caudillos) (Encyclopedia Britannica)."
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Castro and Cuba, 2004.
An examination of the early days of Fidel Castro's power in Cuba and America's involvement at the time.
1,102 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses how the failure of the U.S. to intervene against the Cuban Revolution of the 1950s helped Castro succeed in overthrowing the Batista government and instituting a Communist regime on the island. It argues that it was not just the failure of the U.S. to intervene when Castro came to power, but its failure to intervene during his rise to power that helped him succeed.
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"The United States was not completely happy with Castro?s predecessor, Fulgencio Batista. But Batista?s government, nonetheless, had arrested Castro on July 26, 1953, when Castro had already failed in an attempt to conquer a government barracks in Santiago de Cuba in Oriente province, a large and important area. Castro was then imprisoned on the Isle of Pines. Castro was released, however, two years later. The years in prison left him more eager than before to reform government in Cuba."
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HADD in Brazil, 2004.
This paper discusses the expansion of the work of the non-profit group, HADD, or Homeowners against Deficient Dwellings, into Brazil.
2,590 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper explains the dire need within most underdeveloped nations for consumer protection and advocacy in the home ownership arena. The author points out that HADD Brazil will remain a consumer advocacy group and will work with local, state, federal, and international advocacy organizations and individuals to give redress to those individuals most in need of advocacy and assistance. The paper stresses that racial disparity among indigenous and immigrant societies within Brazil and extreme levels of environmental destruction have driven people from the rural areas into urban slums.
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"Collaboration with those successful housing advocacy organizations and institutions that already exist within the Brazilian culture will be the focus of the expansion. Yet, it is clear that simply handing over the donation to one successful organization would not meet the individualistic goals of HADD. HADD will establish a grass roots local organization through existing channels of organizations with hopes that the influence will stretch beyond those of existing resources and serve as a model for consumer advocacy groups already at work in Brazil to challenge the poor and substandard housing issues in the country."
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Immigrant Labor Contributions, 2004.
Cites evidence and statistics that negate the argument that foreign-born workers take jobs from American citizens.
1,806 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper provides anecdotal and statistical evidence to counter the argument that foreign workers that move into metropolitan areas in the U.S. are supplanting native-born workers and are "stealing?" wages the native-born workers might otherwise enjoy. The paper also discusses some of the negative stereotypes regarding immigrant workers that persist and cites several studies that claim that the immigrant workers actually have a positive effect on the U.S. economy.
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"Some figures regarding the effect of immigration on cities are relatively easy to obtain; they were developed by the United States Census Bureau, most recently in the year 2000. Other figures are much more difficult, although anecdotal evidence abounds. In Race and Ethnicity in the United States, author Richard T. Schaefer shows that although immigration benefits the United States in many ways, there are still negative stereotypes. These stereotypes account for unequal, and often disturbing treatment, despite the contributions."
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The Spanish-American War, 2002.
This paper discusses the factors behind the United States's involvement in the Spanish-American War and the effects the American victory had on the United States and world politics.
1,495 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that, though the beginning of the hostilities of the Spanish-American War is generally attributed to the sinking of the Maine, United States involvement is actually a result of other factors as well, including public sympathy with the Cuban Revolution and the imperialist policies of leaders like William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. The author points out that reactions of Roosevelt and many politicians marked a growing trend towards increasing its influence and landholdings around the world based on America's "manifest destiny" to spread its religion and political democracy across other, "less civilized" nations. The paper states that the greater legacy of the Spanish-American War was the growth of United States imperialism that was established through increased trade with foreign countries and military control.
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Introduction
Factors behind United States Involvement in the War
Sympathy with Cuban Revolution
Sinking of the USS Maine
Imperialism
Criticism
After the War
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"Beneath this supposedly worthy goal, however, lay the desire for more power. Admiral Alfred T. Mahan, an influential writer and one of manifest destiny?s most vocal proponents, also believed that foreign markets were the key to disposing the surplus of products that were being manufactured in factories in the United States. This necessitated a large merchant marine fleet to ferry the products to the colonies. The merchant fleet would also need protection from a strong naval force. Finally, coaling stations had to be established in various parts around the world, to fuel the merchant and navy ships."
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Argentina, 2004.
A look at the salient features of Argentina?s economy, history, religion, and education.
2,286 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper examines how Argentina is a country with a high literacy rate and has emerged on the map of the world while unfolding its rich history full of historical and political events. It provides an overview of the opulent history of the country in the first part of the paper. The second part provides the contextual analysis of the country, including the educational background of the people of Argentina, their attitude towards education, the languages spoken in the country, the social status of women and their related problems, the social status of children and their related problems. The third part presents an overview of the country?s economy, including its GDP, employment rate, inflation, etc. The fourth part before the concluding section of the paper presents the future implications regarding Argentina.
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"The economic conditions of Argentina can be best understood in reference with the report by CIA that writes, ?Argentina benefits from rich natural resources, a highly literate population, an export-oriented agricultural sector, and a diversified industrial base. Over the past decade, however, the country has suffered recurring economic problems of inflation, huge external debt, capital flight, and budget deficits. Growth in 2000 was a negative 0.5%, as both domestic and foreign investors remained skeptical of the government's ability to pay debts and maintain the peso's fixed exchange rate with the US dollar."
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Argentina from 1820-1850, 2003.
A brief discussion of Argentinian history from 1820 through to the 1850s.
1,077 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper explains how Argentina gained its independence from Spain in 1810, but there was no true union throughout the country immediately after independence. It discusses the process of independence over the next three decades, looking at the different political parties and leaders in Argentinian history.
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"In 1826, there was a meeting in Buenos Aires, at which a new constitution was drawn up and a new president, Bernardino Rivadavia, was elected. The rest of the country, however, did not like this new development, and a civil war ensued. During this civil war, Juan Manuel Rosas became a key figure: he was a gaucho (a cowboy), and won the elected position of federalist (in that he supported the government sharing its power between Buenos Aires and the regions, a ?conservative? political opinion), as opposed to a unitario (?liberals?: those who supported the idea of a strong centralist government divided into executive, legislative and judicial branches)."
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Mexico City: 2012 Olympics, 2002.
Overview of Mexico City's and Mexico's economic condition and how the economic conditions make Mexico City a viable choice for the 2012 Olympic Games.
1,438 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper analyzes a report, prepared by Mexico City's Olympic Economics Committee, that was written with the intention of showing that Mexico City should indeed be a candidate to host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. The paper presents evidence of Mexico City's robust and growing economy by looking at such economic factors as GDP, jobs and industries, economic outlook, and the Olympic budget.
Economic Overview
GDP
What are primary jobs and industries?
How developed is Mexico City?
What about available workers, total population, etc.?
Currency
Economic Outlook
Infrastructure
Olympic Budget
Benefits for Mexico City
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"Mexico City has come a long way from its colonial economy that was based mostly on mining, particularly silver. Today it boasts an economy that is diverse. The economy today includes strong agriculture, petroleum and industry sectors. With this diversification, Mexico City is not only the largest city in the world, with approximately 20 million inhabitants, but the city is considered the second strongest economy in all of Latin America (Mexico: Mexico City)."
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"When Women Love Men", 2002.
Analysis of the Rosario Ferre's novel, "When Women Love Men", and how it explores the role of women in the traditional, male-dominated, Puerto Rican society.
1,013 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper briefly summarizes Rosario Ferre's book, "When Women Love Men", and discusses its theme about the social injustices suffered by women living under traditional, patriarchal societies. Examples of how Ferre conveys the message of social injustice through the portraits of his characters and the plot of the story are illustrated and explained.
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"Ferre?s literary products explore a woman's role in a traditional male-dominated society. Females are seen as victims of a culture dominated by machismo who are denied the full realization of power. The author?s social criticism is achieved through the varied portraits of women from prostitute to lady, grandparent to child. While individually disconnected, the characters? stories collectively form the voice of the Puerto Rican female?s experience. The devastating forces of class, race and gender repression deprive a woman of her full status and cast her as a casualty. Yet, ironically, she emerges as both victim and victor, for within her, also lies the possibility for liberation."
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Brazil?s Liberation Theology, 2002.
Looks at the church movement in Brazil known as Liberation Theology, which was an attempt to liberate the Brazilian people from the injustices they had suffered.
2,181 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper discusses the origins of the Liberation Theology in Brazil and its objective of promoting social and political justice for the poor and impoverished people of Brazil. The factors that gave rise to this movement are considered, and the church's role in reintroducing basic human and civil rights are detailed. Finally, the lasting and positive effects of Liberation Theology and the advantages it continues to offer are highlighted.
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"In the early 1950s, the Brazilian church became tremendously active and original within certain spheres of Brazilian society, especially politics. Amidst opposing religious movements, progressive movements in international Catholicism, and the repression of politics by the ruling military, the church sought to create its base of followers not with the elite, but with the lower classes (Bruneau, et. al. 1992). The churches sought to liberate the Brazilian people from the injustices they had suffered. This idea is known as liberation theology, and has proved to be a needed, positive change for the Brazilian population."
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Affirmative Action Policies, 2002.
Examines both the positive and negative sides of current affirmative action policies.
2,551 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper evaluates both the positive and negative effects of affirmative action policies today, with a particular focus on racial minorities, such as African-Americans and Latinos, in higher education. The paper defines affirmative action, traces the policies? history, examines their goals, and looks at the various legal challenges that have been mounted against these policies. Finally, the paper includes a critical examination of the arguments both for and against the continued use of affirmative action policies and concludes by taking the position that affirmative action policies are ineffective and actually harm the parties they are intended to benefit.
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"Jackson further argues that many affluent white students have access to SAT preparation scores and have the time and resources to participate in extracurricular activities and honor courses. This places many minority students from lower-income families who need to work after school and do not have resources for SAT preparation tests at a distinct disadvantage (Jackson 290). For proponents like Jackson, affirmative action is a way to address these discrepancies and ensure that disadvantaged youth receive an equal opportunity towards higher education."
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Education in Latin America, 2002.
This paper examines education in Latin America, primarily elementary through high school, with the primary focus on economic and social factors, concentrating on countries representative of the region.
3,210 words (approx. 12.8 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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This paper contends that Latin American countries are far behind most of the rest of the world, except perhaps some African countries, in overall levels of educational achievement. The author points out that per capita spending, at times on par with some Asian countries, is still considered inadequate by politicians and international agencies like OECD. The paper concludes that many of the Latin American countries? leaders, especially Mexico?s Fox and Brazil?s Cardoso, are making pronouncements regarding refocusing resources on education.
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Introduction
Examination
Reforms
Conclusions
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"Greater numbers of Latin Americans are being educated then 20 years ago, but the quality of their education is still not well. Past governments in Latin America lavished educational spending on the universities with the goal of training the countries? small groups of the elite. Now the current crop of leaders state that they recognize a need and the value of making sure that all of their countries? children, most especially ones from the poorest areas, are given and the opportunity of receiving a proper education. Regional consensus appears to be broad that the key to improving economic and social development in the region begins with improving the quantity and quality of education for a majority of the children, not just the elites."
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Conducting Business in Mexico, 2002.
An overview of the customs, social etiquette, and traditions in Mexico to facilitate a foreigner doing business in that country.
1,122 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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Every country has its own particular way of doing things and its own social and cultural etiquette, and Mexico is no exception. This paper examines certain aspects of the Mexican business world. For example, in Mexico, relationships are extremely important. Therefore, a successful businessperson must understand the importance of forging a warm working relationship. Little things, such as shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries, can make a huge difference when conducting business in this culture. In addition, foreigners must understand that the government has a large influence in private business, as a permit is required for most business transactions. Due to this control, many business practices in Mexico are corrupt. Many people who attempt to do business in Mexico find themselves vulnerable to shady deals if they do not take the time to learn about proper business etiquette and standards beforehand. This paper focuses on Mexico?s culture, business etiquette, manners, habits, customs, forms, norms, and religion, in an attempt to provide a clear and concise report on doing business in Mexico.
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"When making an appointment to do business in Mexico, one may often need to schedule extra time, as Mexicans often schedule business appointments during siesta time (between 2 and 5 pm), when they will be off-duty (Abagados, 2001). In addition, they tend to schedule several appointments simultaneously, as they expect some cancellations. If everyone shows up, there will be a delay. In Mexico, it is a sign of power to make others wait."
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Development in Bolivia, 2002.
An overview of social and economic development in the the country of Bolivia.
1,995 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses how Bolivia is one of the most colorful and ethnically diverse countries of Latin America and how, despite its perpetual poverty, the nation has managed to emerge as a leader in economic innovation in the region. It examines how Bolivia is not an economically or politically stable country, but how it has made serious efforts to attain both over the last few years and how this characteristic makes it stand out among its other poor, struggling neighbors in the Latin world.
Outline
General Characteristics
Economic and Social Conditions
Development Effort and Changes
Water Privatization
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"The fact that Bolivia is a poor country and suffers from all of the evils wrought on by poverty is one thing that comes to our attention when we initiate a research on this beautiful landlocked country. Yet poverty is not exactly the only problem that Bolivia suffers from. Bolivia has been a politically instable country ever since it became independent in 1825. Since then, it has encountered and endured more than 190 military coups and so-called revolutions (Columbia Encyclopedia, 2003) which played a major role in destroying the economic and political infrastructure of the country. While studying Bolivia, one cannot help but agree with the common observation that political unrest is usually the biggest cause of economic instability in any country or region."
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