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Ang San Suu Kyi, 2003.
Examines contributions of the Burmese political leader.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, $ 95.95
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Discusses her struggle to bring democracy and human rights to Burma, how she became a prominent figure, her receipt of the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize, and her life and beliefs, including the leadership role of her parents.
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"When Aung San Suu Kyi received the Nobel Peace Prize in October, 1991, she was the first recipient to win it while under government detention; she was also only the eighth woman to receive the award. The Nobel Committee characterized her struggle for ..."
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Aung San Suu Kyi, 2004.
A biography of the life of the Burmese leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.
3,981 words (approx. 15.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 108.95
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This paper examines Aung San Suu Kyi?s role in the political and democratic movements in Burma. It studies the political climate in Burma prior to Suu Kyi?s arrival and details Suu Kyi?s influence, particularly with regard to her work with the National League for Democracy (NLD). It evaluates the results of the NLD?s efforts and looks at what remains to be done. In conclusion, it recommends courses of action that could be taken by Western nations in helping the cause of democracy in Burma.
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Introduction
Post-Liberation Burmese History
Aung San Suu Kyi
Political Situation in Myanmar Today
Actions From the West
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"Aung San was born and spent her early years in Burma in 1945, before moving to India where her mother was appointed ambassador. She then attended Oxford University?s St. Hugh?s College, where she studied politics, economics and history. In 1972, she married Oxford scholar Michael Vaillancourt Aris, with whom she has two sons. Throughout the 1980s, Suu Kyi continued her scholastic career, working as a visiting scholar in institutions like Kyoto University?s Center for Southeast Asian Studies and the Indian Institute for Advanced Studies in Simla (Pederson 26)."
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Progress: What it means for the !Kung San, 2002.
This paper is an overview of the history of the !Kung Santribe of Namibia and Botswana, and the ways in which they have been exploited.
5,535 words (approx. 22.1 pages), 29 sources, $ 135.95
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This paper approaches the San situation from an anthropological perspective, and addresses development as well. The author looks at how the San culture has undergone major changes.
The paper gives a brief history and ethnography of the !Kung San. It discusses San settlement, gives a detailed history of the conflict, as well as outlining the current San situation.
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"With the help of the World Wildlife Fund, The Nature Conservancy and Integrated Rural Development, the Nyae Nyae have also managed to establish an area of land where communities have control over natural resource management (Hitchcock & Beisele, 2002). Community based natural resource management is one of the most important aspects of development for the San. By controlling access to natural resources, the San can ensure their survival. Accomplishments such as those of the Nyae Nyae are to be applauded, and looked to for models of how to achieve autonomy. To make this kind of development possible however, communities need skills in management, administration, and finance. Fortunately several NGOs have been able to provide this for some of the San (Hitchcock, 2002)."
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The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, 2004.
This paper discusses the human tragedy and economic loss of the massive 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
1,245 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper on April 18, 1906, San Francisco, California was hit by one of the most devastating earthquakes recognized by man, affecting 430 kilometers of the famous San Andreas fault ranging from northwest of San Juan Bautista to Cape Mendocino, reducing the city into a pile of rubble. The author points out that casualties from the earthquake were severe, with almost 500 deaths in San Francisco and 166 deaths reported in surrounding areas; people wandered about in a state of devastation, shock, helplessness, and sorrow, and thousands were evacuated by the Navy from the city in what was one of the largest evacuations in history. The paper reports that seismology has led to predictions about earthquakes in other areas in the U.S., including Boston and other regions of the East Coast and middle America.
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Geology of the Earthquake
The Human Toll and Economy
Rebuilding a Great City
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"The total length of the earthquake was felt for about 290 miles, the largest ever recorded. The magnitude of the earthquake was estimated between 7.7 and 7.9. Because seismology and the study of earthquakes were limited during the early 1900s, an accurate assessment of the magnitude is not possible. There are some accounts that suggest that the earthquake was as great as 8.3, but these are largely unproven. Before this earthquake, little scientific effort was dedicated to seismic research. After the earthquake however scientists took an active interest in the area of seismography and government issued investigations into earthquakes became quite commonplace."
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Imperial San Francisco, 2002.
Discusses and analyzes the book "Imperial San Francisco: Urban Power, Earthly Ruin" by Gray Brechin
1,081 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper examines the history of San Francisco as presented in "Imperial San Francisco: Urban Power, Earthly Ruin" by Gran Brechin. It reviews how Brechin discusses the impact the California Gold Rush, San Francisco's elite and powerful, the control of water sources and the shipbuilding industry had on the development of San Francisco.
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"Brechin's book, "Imperial San Francisco" is a compelling history of the "City by the Bay," which pulls no punches in San Francisco's rise from sleepy bayside community to one of the most powerful cities in the world. From the preface, where he compares the imperial cities of old and their contados, areas surrounding the city that the city dominates and contribute to the city's well-being and growth, to the last chapter, where he illustrates modern power development in the Bay Area through her educational facilities, Brechin paints a complete and convincing picture of San Francisco's roots and development."
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San and Yonomano Cultures, 2002.
Comparing San (living in Southern and Central Africa) and Yonomano (living in the Amazon Basin) cultures.
2,021 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the cultures of the San and Yanomam?. Specifically, it looks at how and why San culture has changed since 1948. It aso compares and contrasts the San and Yanomam? with respect to marriage and kinship in both cultures.
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"Outwardly, the !Kung San live very much as their ancestors did thousands of years before. They are one of the last hunter-gatherer sects still surviving in the world today. They live in Africa, in out-of-the-way areas in Angola, Botswana, and Namibia. The author studied the San in 1969, and wrote her book "Nisa" in 1981."
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San Francisco Beats and Rebirths, 2004.
An examination of the San Francisco Renaissance period of poetry.
2,770 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper examines the San Francisco Renaissance, which arose from the West Coast Bohemianism, in comparison to the New York School and the Black Mountain School. It shows how the San Francisco Renaissance was particularly important because it not only represented the collected works of geographically limited poets, but also served as a center from which ideas were exchanged and brought to life. It also discusses how one would be hard pressed to firmly separate any of the important beat poets from the San Francisco Renaissance, such as Robert Duncan and Robert Creeley.
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"The first reading for the San Francisco Renaissance featured poetry by Kenneth Rexroth, Jack Spicer, and Robert Duncan. The latter would shortly serve as a teacher at the Black Mountain College, working with fellow San Franciscan Robert Creelet to forge strong links between the two schools. (Wikipedia, ?San Francisco...?) Yet despite this early reading, and similar such displays of avant- garde work, the true emergence of the San Francisco Renaissance was linked to a reading at a much later date. In October of 1955, at the Six Gallery, influential San Francisco poets Mike McClure, Gary Snyder, and Phil Whalen were joined by newcomer Allen Ginsberg (and Lamantia reading the work of a deceased poet)."
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San Francisco Chinatown and Chinese Americans, 2008.
An analysis of how San Fransisco Chinatown has affected the status of Chinese Americans and improved tourism in the area.
3,523 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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This paper discusses Chinese immigration to the United States from 1848 and looks at how the laws relating to Chinese immigrants have developed up until today. The paper then focuses on how Chinatown in San Francisco has affected the American way of life and how San Fransisco's tourism has never suffered due to the appeal of its Chinatown. Specifically, the paper looks at how San Francisco's Chinatown has affected the status of Chinese Americans.
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"There is also the ancient tradition of homeopathic medicines that is beginning to filter into traditional American medicine. In the 19th Century Chinese medicine many times was all that was available and it served the need for Chinese and non-Chinese alike. Medicine was primitive at best in the west. There were no anesthetics, vaccines or surgeries available. Chinese Americans understood the benefits of herbs for medicinal purposes and it was their knowledge that was used throughout the United States to deal with injuries and diseases (Lyman 23)."
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San Francisco and Vancouver Employment, 2005.
This paper discusses shifts in the areas of employment in the cities of San Francisco and Vancouver.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 53.95
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In this article the writer examines unemployment, one of the major problems in the United States. The writer notes that a growth in unemployment rates has been experienced in San Francisco. The writer also points out that citizens have been leaving San Francisco due to the reduction in employment availability. The writer explains that over the past several years there has been a growing concern within the San Francisco Bay Area that the city is unable to maintain jobs for all citizens, and that the only job growth that has been evident is within the upper classes of the city.
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"One of the greatest national concerns within the United States today is the unemployment rates that plague society. Furthermore, many within politics and business have begun to notice a shift in the areas of employment that have previously been flourishing for American citizens. San Francisco has, within the last few years, begun to experience a slow growth rate in many industries, with a great migration out of the city because of employment availability. Researchers have studied this phenomenon with a variety of insights, and it is evident that San Francisco is experiencing a higher job loss rate than the national average."
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The San Francisco Fire Department, 2004.
A history of the San Francisco Fire Department and Fire Station #21.
1,873 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper presents a historical background of the San Francisco Fire Department. The paper prefaces this with an overview of the first fire departments and societies, as they were called, in 18th century America. The paper focuses on one of San Fransisco's landmarks, the old Fire Station #21 building. The paper discusses the technicalities involved in the running of fire departments in general and Fire Station #21 in particular.
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"America's fastest growing city, Boston, didn't escape the fire problems of other cities. In 1631, only eight months after it was settled, the city had its first major fire. After the fire, city leaders issued orders that no man should build his chimney with wood or roof his house with thatch. In 1717, Boston established America's first fire department. Boston was years ahead in establishing a fire department because of the terrible fires the city had endured. The following year, a group of concerned homeowners banned together and formed the first fire society. This fire society was the building blocks for the volunteer firefighters. "
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?The Bridge of San Luis Rey?, 2004.
A review of the novel, ?The Bridge of San Luis Rey? by Thornton Wilder.
811 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses how, in "The Bridge of San Luis Rey", Thornton Wilder is trying to explore, with the reader, the meaning of life. It looks at how Wilder explores the theme of his novel through the point of view of a third person, Brother Juniper, who witnesses the collapse of the bridge of San Luis Rey and the death of five people. It also examines how the use of sunlight is symbolic of enlightenment and the message that the meaning of life is found among the living.
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"Just as the reader begins to feel that the purpose of life is to discover the meaning of love and the importance of expressing it unreservedly, Wilder raises another complication. The Marquesa is never given a chance to begin anew as she dies on the Bridge of San Luis Rey a few days later. The conflict begins again. What is the meaning of life? If the narrative is taken at face value, it all seems rather senseless, for after all, where is the point in achieving self-realization literally at the point of death? Unless, Wilder intended the reader to derive the meaning through evoking a sense of sympathy for the character of the Marquesa or even a sense of outrage at the waste."
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San Francisco Juvenile Criminal Justice, 2005.
An overview of the issues involved in the creation of a new juvenile justice program in San Francisco, California.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper responds to the issue of creating a new juvenile justice program in San Francisco, California. It discusses a brief history of the problem with the current system, and relates that other states have adopted successful programs that San Francisco could easily adopt as well. It also discusses financing for the program and the juveniles that would be involved.
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"Within San Francisco there exists a lower crime rate than in most major cities (Macallair). However, the juvenile justice system is greatly flawed in that juvenile halls, and detention centers are ill kept, unsafe, and overcrowded. This mirrors the history of the juvenile justice system, according to Krisberg ("Legacy" 122). Furthermore, juvenile halls within San Francisco are comprised of both serious and non-serious offenders, creating "schools of crime", and situations that lead first time offenders to return to the criminal justice system. Krisberg suggests that the juvenile halls of San Francisco are no more than "warehouses" for youth offenders that require the young to be held from two to thirty days awaiting their first hearing. In this time they are often treated with brutality, learn crime for more violent offenders, and suffer in unsafe living conditions (Krasny). "
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The "San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane", 2005.
An examination of Francesco Borromini's seventeenth century masterpiece, the "San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper examines the design of the structure, the materials and construction methods used in the creation of Francesco Borromini's "San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane". It also looks at the decor and furnishings of the "San Carlo" and its over-all style and function.
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This paper is a brief exploration of Borromini's celebrated San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane. More specifically, this paper will examine the spatial organization and planning of the project, the materials and construction methods used, the decor and the furnishings that make the San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane such a landmark of modern architecture, the over-all "style" of the room and the functions it serves. As will soon become evident, this room serves as an historic and imperishable legacy to its creator.
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Disposal of Death in San Francisco, 2004.
An analysis of the history of cemeteries and changing attitudes towards death, in San Fransisco.
3,054 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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This paper presents a general overview of changes in 19th century American attitudes toward the dead and cemeteries. The paper examines how cemeteries reflected and revealed contemporary concerns. It then compares and contrasts these general trends to the unusual history of cemeteries in San Francisco, California, contextualizing and explaining the case of San Francisco cemeteries by examining the city's equally unique social history, development and values.
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"In the 19th century, urbanization led to changes in American attitudes toward cemeteries. People developed a distaste for urban graveyards, often finding them unsanitary and unsatisfactory sites for mourning. In the 1831, the rural cemetery movement took shape with the creation of Mount Auburn Cemetery in Massachusetts, and cemetery planners began developing cemeteries miles from city centers. These rural cemeteries reflected Americans' romantic sensibilities; their naturalistic, pastoral settings served as a nostalgic reaction against urbanization, as a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of modern urban life. Rural cemeteries were emphasized as cultural centers, as places for melancholy thought, contemplation of death, and reverence for the past. The rural cemetery movement sentimentally emphasized and idealized the past, the value of country's ancestry."
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"Imperial San Francisco: Urban Power, Earthly Ruin", 2002.
An investigation of the concept of democracy in the face of an elite ruling class through the review of "Imperial San Francisco: Urban Power, Earthly Ruin" by Bray Brechnin.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper identifies the argument presented in the book "Imperial San Francisco: Urban Power, Earthly Ruin" by Bray Brechnin that there is a paradox that is created in the concept of having a pure democracy (or rule by the people) and those that create an environment in which this democracy can be sustained. In "Imperial San Francisco", author Brechnin clearly defines the problem that has occurred in all of human history, where the creation of a power structure inherently creates a genre of people who are more "powerful" than others.
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