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Grandmothers of Plaza De Mayo, 2002.
A study of the Latin America book by Rita Arditti, "Searching for Life: The Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo and the Disappeared Children of Argentina."
1,115 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper examines the fascist history of Latin American countries during the 1970s and 80s. It investigates the telling non-fiction book by Rita Arditti, "Searching for Life: The Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo and the Disappeared Children of Argentina," which follows the plight of the families of missing persons during the dictator's rule. It also describes the courageous political career of the author Arditti.
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"If we thought that dictatorship and related horrifying stories were a thing of the distant past and that something of that sort was impossible in the 20th century, we must brace ourselves for the shocking truth. The decades of 1970s and 80s weren't exactly that distant a past but it was precisely this time when all our fears regarding dictatorship and fascist governments came alive in one part of Latin America. Argentina was that unfortunate miserable part of the world where fascist regime during 1970s and 80s kidnapped, tortured and killed tens of thousands of so-called 'subversives'."
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The Columbian Drug War, 2002.
A paper which examines the extent to which drug trafficking and terrorism have played a role in Colombia's civil war.
1,009 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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In 1999, Columbia negotiated a three-year stabilization agreement named "Plan Columbia" with the International Monetary Fund, which established certain policy targets that it had to achieve in order to borrow money. The paper examines that although this money was given to resolve the civil conflict, curb drug trafficking, modernize legal and military institutions and strengthen the economy, in fact most of the money goes to the military in order to fight the FARC rebels who control vast areas of the coca fields. The paper examines the reasons behind the United States' eagerness to aid the Columbian government, despite the fact that most of the money is obviously not being used for "anti-drug" programs.
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"However, statistics show that Colombian police and military are not fighting a drug war but rather a civil war against leftwing rebels that are rapidly gaining strength. However, the U.S. is completely aware that the money is not going to drugs and actually has an interest in the civil war because Colombia is strategically located, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. In addition, it has plentiful oil and mineral reserves that multinational corporations have been exploiting for years, often under the armed guard of the Colombian military. Therefore, the U.S. is supplying aid in the name of drugs but the money is used to keep control of the territory of Colombia."
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Manifest Destiny, 2002.
An argument that the term Manifest Destiny coined by President Polk was nothing other than a form of imperialism.
1,564 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses how "manifest destiny" was a term coined by President Polk to disguise his intentions of getting as much territory as he could. The author feels that President Polk goaded Mexico into a war that easily could have been avoided as the Americans saw that it was their right and necessity to keep expanding westward into Mexico's land and Spanish territory. This paper examines the events of the 1840s, when U.S. President James Polk wanted to purchase Mexican territories of California and New Mexico for annexing them to America. It shows that upon Mexico's refusal to sell that piece of land, the United States invaded Mexico, defeated it and forcibly occupied about half of the Mexican territory. The war, which started in 1846, ended with the defeat of Mexico and signing of a treaty at Guadeloupe Hidalgo in 1848. The paper shows how, according to the treaty, Mexico had to hand over Texas, New Mexico and California, thus being deprived of about one half of its own territory and a vast treasure of land and natural resources.
From the Paper
"Looking back we see that the American greed for land did not subside with the conquest of Mexico. With the discovery of gold in and around California, Americans began to migrate [referred to as the Gold Rush in history], towards California. To speed up the migration process, the need of railroads was identified. President Franklin Pierce dispatched James Gadsden to Mexico to strike a deal for the purchase of those lands, which lay south of Gila River between the borders of the two nations. Because Mexico had still not overcome the effects of their defeat of 1848 and because the government there was in absolute need of money, it agreed to the sale of a huge triangle of land across southern Arizona and New Mexico at a total cost of $10 million. In history this deal is known as Gasden Purchase."
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The U.S. and Mexico, 2002.
This paper explores the current realationship between the United States and Mexico, focusing on the role of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement).
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 45.95
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The paper begins by presenting a synopsis of U.S./Mexico relations, focusing on the two major issues of trade and immigration. It then turns to the NAFTA organization, claiming that its main goals were intended to be the bolstering of the Mexican economy by creating more manufacturing jobs south of the border, and the opening up of trade from the US to Mexico. The paper studies the beneficial effect of NAFTA on the U.S., Canada and Mexico; looking, in particular, at U.S. import crops. The paper explores the viewpoint of opponents of NAFTA as well as U.S. public opinion about the agreement. The issue of fluidity of the U.S./ Mexican border is discussed as is the impact of 9/11 on the Americans' feelings about border control. The paper concludes with a discussion on the Mexican image of Bush with and recommendations on what the president can do to enhance U.S. relations with Mexico.
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"At present, although the United States and Mexico are embraced in an atmosphere of cooperation that is unprecedented, there are still potential areas of conflict that could chill relations between the two countries if they are not handled with great diplomacy. The tricky part here for President Bush, Mexican President Fox and other leaders is that these issues are more about perception than they are based on reality. The two major issues that come up the most are directly related to one another. These two issues, trade and immigration also touch on other politically sensitive issues which include environmental concerns, worker conditions, economic parity, political freedom, and governmental control."
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Changing Global Economy, 2002.
A comparison of the academic articles on the impact of the changing global economy by Aihwa Ong and Arjun Appadurai.
905 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper examines and compares of the scholarly articles, "The Gender and Labor Politics of Postmodernity" by Aihwa Ong and "Disjuncture and Difference in the Global Cultural Community" by Arjun Appadurai, which both offer perspectives on the impact of the changing global economy. The paper illustrates how each author takes a different view on the same theories; one investigating the industrial regions of Mexico and Asia, and the other provides background information to support the anthropological concepts.
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"In "The Gender and Labor Politics of Postmodernity" Aihwa Ong discusses the situation in the modern industrial work environment, also focusing on the role of women in this environment. Ong argues that there is a gap between what the literature says is happening and what the real experiences of workers are. In the essay, Ong attempts to show what the real situation is by looking at the labor worlds of Asia and Mexico. Ong then argues two main points. Firstly, that "industrial modes of domination go beyond production relations strictly construed" (Ong 62). Secondly, Ong argues that worker's struggles against control are based on what Ong calls "cultural struggle" rather than class struggle."
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Salvador Minuchin, 2002.
An analysis of the family therapist, Salvador Minuchin, including an overview of his life and works.
1,526 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper examines Salvador Minuchin and his structural method of family therapy. The paper presents a brief history of Minuchin's life, his peers and influences. The paper includes a clear description of this particular type of therapy, outlining the five basic concepts of the therapy and the different strategies used. The paper also discusses the strengths and weaknesses of this modality. Finally examples of a family session are provided.
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"Salvador Minuchin was born in Argentina in 1921 to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents. (Doorey) Minuchin was the oldest of three children and the son of a successful businessman. When the Great Depression came into fruition his family's business deteriorated and the family was thrown into a life of poverty. (Doorey) Salvador's fascination with helping people through psychology began when he was in High School and he sought to help juvenile delinquents. (Doorey) He became enthralled with the works of the philosopher Rousseau. When he was 18 he entered medical school and was involved with the political movement that sought to overthrow the dictator Juan Peron. Minuchin's protest landed him in jail for three months. Salvador graduated in 1946 and began his residency in pediatric psychology."
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World History, 2002.
This paper compares the history of various countries during 1919-1945.
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the history of Germany, Japan, and Russia, comparing it with that of Mexico during the time-period 1919-1945. The author illustrates how Mexico underwent drastic changes in the first half of the 20th century, but has not been able to successfully compete in the world market.
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"One of the most interesting parallels between Mexico and the other countries in question is the way the people of Mexico reacted to what was happening in their country. Mexico, with its distinct peasant and upper-class populations, was ripe for changed during this time. "A veneer of Mexican culture scarcely overcomes the distance between the Mexican peasant and the Mexican citizen.The Mexican peasant, like peasants everywhere, lives in one world, the Mexican citizen in another" (Gran 160). However, while Russia, Japan, and Germany turned to socialism and dictatorship, Mexico turned to socialism for a time during the rule of Cardenas, but rejected it for a capitalistic democracy, much influenced by the United States. Cardenas' administration "expropriated U.S. and British oil companies."
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Political History of Comic Books in Mexico, 2002.
A review of Anne Rubenstein's book "Bad Language, Naked Ladies, and other Threats to the Nation: A Political History of Comic Books in Mexico".
934 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 33.95
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This paper analyzes Anne Rubenstein's book "Bad Language, Naked Ladies, and other Threats to the Nation: A Political History of Comic Books in Mexico". It discusses the impact that comics have had in shaping the Mexican political scene, as well as showing how the comics themselves served as a stage for the playing out of political and cultural battles, as Mexico grew from a very Catholic, sustenance-agrarian culture, to a modern industrial one. It shows how in the 1930s there was for the first time in Mexico, a literate or at least semi-literate force with a growing amount of spending cash for entertainment and while the new government may not have directly encouraged the reading of comic books, by promoting civil freedoms and providing economic support for independent publishers, it created an atmosphere that allowed comic books to proliferate.
From the Paper
"In regarding this study it might be best to consider that the story of comic books in Mexico was but a microcosm that when studied gives one an idea of what was happening in Mexico from the 1930s to the 1970s, rather than something that truly shaped Mexican culture and politics into the 21st century. Rubenstein is aware of this concern and says as much, "Comic books and related periodicals were not the only forms of mass media and popular culture that were part of this process in postrevolutionary mexico. Similar stories could be told about many entertainments: shopping, television, recorded music, dance, cinema, cooking, fashion, and holidays, to name only a few."
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Pizarro in Peru, 2002.
A description of Pizarro's conquest of Peru and his defeat of the Inca.
1,191 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper examines how Pizarro came to conquer of Peru in 1523 with the blessing of King Charles I of Spain and his relationship with the natives of the time - the Incas. It discusses how Pizarro's goal was to take the riches of the empire for himself and to subjugate the people to Catholicism and to Spanish rule. It evaluates the repercussions of Pizarro's conquest and how the conquest of the entire Americas cannot be overstated.The Inca civilization was more advanced than Western European civilization at the time, and so many things about art and architecture and science that the Europeans could have learned about had were wiped out.
From the Paper
"In many ways, the Inca civilization was more advanced than Western European Civilization. Inca surgeons were performing brain surgery while the Europeans favorite medical treatment was leeches. In 1531, the Inca had achieved amazing feats, not just in art, architecture, science, etc, but in socio-politics. In Inca society there were no poor people. Orphans, widows, etc, were cared for by the state. Workers retired at 50 on pensions of food and clothing. There was little crime. "
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Globalizing the South, 2002.
How globalization, which is centered in North America, is impacting the southern continent.
2,175 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of the ways that globalization is affecting the nations of South America. The writer focuses on the environmental issues and how globalizing is affecting them as well as the issue of the Indians that are being displaced and culturally challenged through the process of globalization.
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"The last decade of globalization has seen the process kicked into high gear. With most of the land on the planet spoken for, and space no longer viewed as the last frontier the race is on to compete for power in the process of globalization. Technological as well as political advances have caused nations world wide to compete for the integration or blending of cultures, industry and people. For the most part globalization is viewed in a positive light with very few negative aspects. Technology has allowed people around the world to blend their talents in the effort to strengthen their business ties and abilities and in the end make the world a better place. There is one area however, that is being threatened in the race to globalize. The environmental issues of the South American nations are multiplying with each globalization victory."
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Mexico's Economy, 2002.
A brief insight into Mexico's economic system.
1,870 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper provides facts about Mexico in particular its economic setup, industries, imports, exports etc. It discusses how since World War II, Mexico has enjoyed considerable economic growth particularly in agriculture and how cotton, coffee, sugar and tomatoes are the country's major export crops. Since Mexico is a country rich in minerals and petroleum reserves, industries manufacture iron and steel and other products. It examines how Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a huge role in Mexico's economy as does tourism and how these economic factors have all contributed to the growth of Mexico over the last several decades. It analyzes Mexican trade policy and government intervention in policy planning.
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"Mexico has substantial mineral resources, including immense petroleum reserves and zinc, sulfur, silver, antimony, copper, and manganese (OECD Paris, 1999). Leading industries, which are usually found in Mexico's larger cities, manufacture iron and steel, motor vehicles, engines, processed foods, beverages, tobacco, refined petroleum and petrochemicals, chemical fertilizers, and other products.. The country is also known for its handicrafts, including pottery, woven goods, and silverwork. Mexico's chief ports are Veracruz, Tampico, Coatzacoalcos , Mazatlan, and Ensenada."
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Mexican-American Women in Twentieth-Century America, 2002.
This paper discusses the book "From Out of the Shadows: Mexican Women in Twentieth-Century America," by Dr. Vicki Ruiz, specifically, as it gives voice to Mexican-American women.
2,110 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 66.95
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This paper discusses, from all angles, at home, at work and in the community, Twentieth-Century Mexican-American women, descendents of some of the first immigrants to the United States. The paper reviews Ruiz's book that shows Mexican-America women working for menial wages to help support the family and suffering from stereotypes. The author states that, although often history texts can be dry and lifeless, Ruiz's text comes alive with the voices of the women about whom she writes.
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"Each of the causes of change was important and devastating, but probably the most devastating was the discovery of gold in California. Mexican-Americans had long made California their home, and some owned extensive ranchos, but California glittered too brightly, and the United States took the country for its own in 1850. The rancho way of life disappeared, especially when the ranchos belonged to women, which was not unusual in Mexican society. Unlike the U.S., Mexican women could and did own their own property, but their title was not recognized when the U. S. annexed California, and they lost much if not all of their land."
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Machoism, 2002.
A look at anthropologist, Matthew Gutmann, focusing on his book, "The Meanings of Macho: Being a Man in Mexico City".
1,624 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses the book, "The Meanings of Macho: Being a Man in Mexico City" by anthropologist Matthew Gutmann. The paper presents Gutmann's theory that the stereotype of the Macho Man is merely an image that distorts the truth and renders the society incapable of helping the Mexican society change. The paper provides a chapter by chapter summary and a critical review of the book.
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"Matthew Gutmann is an anthropologist who writes books turning his experiences and knowledge into phrases that teach a lesson that cannot be ignored. As a Professor of Anthropology at Brown University he is familiar with the gender bias inherent in society and it is this gender role that he discusses in his books. Before writing The Meanings of Macho: Being a Man in Mexico City, Gutmann lived for a year in the town of Colonia Santo Domingo. His reason for staying there was that he wanted to experience first hand the community culture and norm so as to understand the social dynamics that created the 'Macho Man'."
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"The Year of the Heroic Guerrilla", 2002.
A review of the book, "The Year of the Heroic Guerrilla: World Revolution and Counterrevolution in 1968" by Robert V. Daniels.
593 words (approx. 2.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 21.95
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This paper discusses the book "The Year of the Heroic Guerrilla: World Revolution and Counterrevolution in 1968" by Robert V. Daniels. The paper includes a personal reaction to the book. World politics of 1968 are analyzed and explained. The paper shows how the author attempts to illustrate the unrest that covered the globe that year, and to explain why it was such a pivotal time in history.
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"Some of the chapters were extremely sympathetic and made me appreciate the freedom we often take for granted her in the United States. In "Prague," for example, it was chilling to watch as the Soviet occupational forces entered the radio station and made them stop broadcasting. We simply know this could not happen in our own country, and so are complacent. Seeing it really happen in modern history is eerie. Sometimes the book made me feel sadness for the oppression of people, and sometimes anger at that same oppression. I was equally angry at the Soviets, and at the Chicago police, and could not truly see much difference in their bullying tactics. As Ribicoff said, "With George McGovern we wouldn't have Gestapo tactics on the streets of Chicago" (Daniels 218)."
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Economic Success of Immigrant Groups to the USA, 2002.
This paper presents an exploration of the major immigrant groups to the USA, looking at which are the most economically successful.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper presents the argument that Jews and Asians are the most likely to enjoy prosperity in the United States, with Hispanics and Africans being somewhat less successful. It looks at Asian entrepreneurship and professionalism, referring to statistics to support its claims. It compares the Asian success with that of the Jews and looks at some of the features of Jewish immigrants that are responsible for their productive role in the U.S. economy. The paper then turns to Hispanic and African immigrants, analyzing these groups' respective economic performance and investigating the reasons for these groups being less successful economically.
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"Those who argue against allowing more immigrants to come to the United States typically do so from one of the following positions: immigrants steal jobs from Americans, they corrupt American culture, they are a drain on the welfare system, they do not assimilate, they drive down property values where they locate, and they contribute little in terms of higher-level skill sets. While I believe that these ideas are far too general to be true across the board, still it is clear that some groups of immigrants do better economically than others. I would like to present the argument that Jews and Asians are the most likely to enjoy prosperity in the United States, with Hispanics and Africans being somewhat less successful."
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