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"The Birth of a Nation", 2003.
An analysis of the D W Griffith's "The Birth of a Nation".
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper analyzes the innovative film techniques used by D. W. Griffith in the 1915 controversial film that helped develop cinema as an art form, "The Birth of a Nation". It expands on his use of camera angles, lighting and parallel editing.
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"D W Griffith's "The Birth of a Nation" utilized a variety of cinematic innovations and techniques that helped developed cinema as an art form. Among these innovations and techniques are the use of ..."
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D.W. Griffith's "Birth Of A Nation", 2005.
An analysis of D.W. Griffith's film, "Birth of a Nation", about American society after the Civil War.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper analyzes D. W. Griffith's epic film, "Birth of a Nation, as if it were viewed by an African-American living in the same era as the film's story and discusses the impact the film might have had on him or her.
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"D.W. Griffith's classic film, "Birth of a Nation", revolves around the Civil War and American society in the aftermath of the War. While many claim that the negative depiction of blacks including the Ku Klux Klan being painted as the saviors of whites is racist, others argue the film is historically accurate. One of these others was President Woodrow Wilson who lamented upon viewing the film. It is like writing history with lightning and my only regret is that it is all..."
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?The Birth of a Nation?, 2002.
A paper that discusses the social impact of D. W. Griffiths? film "The Birth of a Nation" and how it changed American cinema.
1,665 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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The paper argues the fact that the movie "The Birth of a Nation" - made in 1915 to give the American audience a new perspective to racial issues - left a deep impact on the American society long after its production and encouraged audiences as well as filmmakers to take a different view of cinematography. The essay first identifies the culture prevalent in American society at the time and then argues how the film guided cinematography from entertainment to a narrative portrayal of history.
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"Griffith?s portrayal of a parallel social theme made a deep impact, as Hollywood had not yet been institutionalized and such a realistic representation of the American governance and U.S. imperialism only magnified the social ramifications of racism. Later, movies tried to follow the same path as Griffith but were incomparable in their technique. Filmmakers could not recreate the depth of the concepts as portrayed by Griffith. For example, ?The Birth of a Race? was an attempt to counteract the implications as presented in ?The Birth of a Nation?. The production of the film directed by an African American manages to only depict what had already been realized in Griffith picture."
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African Americans, 2002.
A comparison of the portrayal of African Americans in "Souls of Black Folk" by W.E.B. Du Bois with D.W. Griffith's 1915 film "Birth of a Nation".
754 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses how in his novel "The Souls of Black Folk" W.E.B. Du Bois wrote that the problem of the 20th Century is the problem of the color-line and how written in 1903, Du Bois' analysis proved correct for the rest of the century, particularly the first two-thirds of the 20th Century when Hollywood films depicted blacks as inferiors. It shows how a comparison of his portrayal of African Americans with D.W. Griffith's 1915 landmark film "Birth of a Nation" reveals a vivid contrast in the depiction of African Americans. It looks at how Du Bois portrays African Americans as a people who experience racial suffering and injustices, but also as a people with great strengths and resources who must fight as opposed to the film industry which stereotyped them as ignorant savages or grinning, dancing stooges or people who could only hold menial jobs and who lacked morals and intellect.
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"Before the release of "Birth of a Nation" blacks remained for the large part politically indifferent to the derogatory images presented by the film industry. One historian attributes their lack of interest to the deep puritan fundamentalist roots that dismissed film as needless frivolity (Cripps 11). Another reason could be that African Americans had so many areas that required their attention that leaders did not have the time to deal with film. The depiction of African Americans in Hollywood films was horrific, with stereotypes of them as ignorant savages or grinning, dancing stooges or people who could only hold menial jobs and who lacked morals and intellect. D. W. Griffith, the single most influential director of his time, took the stereotypes even further in A Birth of a Nation,@ portraying African Americans as brutal, lusting menaces who represented a very real threat to society."
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Race and Society in Early American Film, 2002.
An assessment of racism in "Cimarron" (1931), "Birth of the Nation" (1915) and "Within Our Gates" (1920).
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 62.95
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Films that were made prior to the Civil Rights Era tend to display the views of the day within them, not simply the status of race in the time represented within such works. This paper assesses the concepts of race relations as are presented in the films "Cimarron" (Wesley Ruggles; 1931), "Birth of the Nation" (D.W. Griffith; 1915), and" Within Our Gates" (Oscar Micherux; 1920).
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East Germany and Bulgaria, 1994.
An exaxmination of the historical evolution of political and economic systems from the feudal era to communism to post-communism, emphasizing the 20th century birth of nations, WWII, leadership, industry, Soviet control and the collapse of Soviet system.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 9 sources, $ 135.95
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" Eastern Europe has ceased to exist. This artificial creation of Yalta existed only as long as the Soviet army could support the doubtful legitimacy of communist regimes throughout the region. When it became obvious that the Soviets were not going to use force to stop the wave of change in their European empire, the only thing needed was the first hole in the dike. After the change of government in Poland and the collapse of the communist party in Hungary, no one could stop the flood of freedom. The pace of events was astonishing. In a matter of just a few years, the Berlin wall was dismantled allowing for the reunification of East and West Germany and communism collapsed in virtually every nation of the region from Romania to Bulgaria.
The purpose of this research is to examine the political and economic developments in Eastern Europe as revealed in the..."
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Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, 2004.
A discussion of the pros and cons of giving birth vaginally after having given birth by Cesarean in a previous delivery.
2,260 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper examines some of the advantages and disadvantages associated with giving birth vaginally after having previously delivered by a Cesarean (VBAC). The paper looks at why doctors try to avoid them, but also gives support from the literature for their safety and success. The paper further discusses contraindications and the major problem which is uterine rupture following prior C-section. It points out that uterine rupture is usually due to Pitocin use, and that VBACs have a 98 percent success rate.
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"Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) is becoming increasingly popular and the medical profession has tried somewhat to discourage it because of the risk of uterine rupture. While postpartum fever seemed to correlate with uterine rupture at VBAC in a recent study there was no relationship between single or double..."
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Birth Centers, 2002.
This paper examines birth centers, an alternative place to give birth for women who cannot afford or do not wish to have a hospital birth.
2,412 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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The paper gives a brief history of these types of centers. The writer then brings sources that illustrate the need for alternative birthing options. The paper looks at the history of the development, licensure, accreditation and reimbursement of birth centers and nurse-midwives, and explores the research that gives evidence of the safety, satisfaction to mothers and the economic savings of birth centers.
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"The MCA in New York used their own two decades of experience with home birth and the services of these two centers to develop the Childbearing Center to serve women who sought an alternative to the increasing routine medical intervention given during normal births in hospitals (Birth Center 1, 1998, p. 45). Women seeking care at this center were usually well-educated, middle class women with insurance to cover hospital maternity care, and exhibited the same demographics as the previous generation of women who began the childbirth education and breast feeding movement in the United States. These women wanted to make informed decisions about healthcare and wanted more from the birth experience than women had previously."
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Developing a Birthing Room at a Hospital, 2007.
An analysis of the benefits of having a well-equipped birthing room in a hospital.
2,252 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper discusses the increasing preference of women to give birth in birthing rooms. It discusses the benefits of the relaxed and comfortable environment of the birth rooms and how many hospitals are now beginning to build birthing rooms. The paper discusses the necessary amenities that should be available in all birthing rooms for a comfortable, yet safe delivery.
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"Recent research has shown that the place of birth has a direct impact on the pace and quality of delivery, and when the woman feels confident and satisfied with the choice that she has made about her place of delivery, then she can be sure that her delivery would be as uncomplicated and natural as she desired it to be. A birthing room in a hospital, with the bare minimum of medical intervention and a homely atmosphere, with provisions for the partner and the family of the woman to take part in the amazing phenomenon of birth would be the ideal option for today's woman having a baby, unless she has had complications during her pregnancy, for which a hospital setting would be a much better option. Having a safe and comfortable and natural delivery is the ideal of every woman on earth, and if a hospital facilitates this, then the woman would be obliged forever to the hospital and the medical team that helped create this setting and put it into action. (Evidence regarding place of birth)"
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The United Nation's Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 2001.
This paper critically analyzes the United Nation's Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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The following paper critically analyzes the United Nation?s Universal Declaration of Human Rights with reference to two events, that of racial apartheid that was the official policy of South Africa and the systematic raping of Bosnian women during the conflict in that region.
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"According to the United Nation?s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ?Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Furthermore, no distinction shall be made on the basis of the political, jurisdictional or international status of the country or territory to which a person belongs, whether it be independent, trust, non-self-governing or under any other limitation of sovereignty. (UN Website)"
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Home Birth, 2003.
Defines home birthing.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 31.95
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Discusses the parents' choice of where their children are born, conditions conducive to home birth, and the advantages of home birth, including privacy and psychological benefits. Examines the disadvantages for at-risk pregnancy and compares home birth to hospital birth.
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"For many women, the more they learn about hospital birth the more likely they are to opt for home birth. They prefer the idea of having their deliveries attended, not in a clinical setting surrounded by five or six strangers and ..."
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Birth Order and Juvenile Delinquency, 2002.
A discussion of whether birth order alone is a reliable determinant of a person?s propensity to become involved in juvenile crime.
3,952 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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This paper examines whether the sociobiological approach of a person's personality holds true in the field of juvenile crime. Specifically, the paper evaluates whether birth order is a significant determinant in whether or not a young person commits crimes and in the rates of juvenile recidivism. It takes interdisciplinary approach to the issue of birth order and juvenile delinquency, drawing on diverse literature from fields including psychology, law, criminology and sociology. The extent of birth order on youth crime is explored through a critical survey and integration of current research on the various determinants of juvenile delinquency.
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Birth Order and Social Behavior
Effects of Birth Order on Criminal Behavior
A Critique of Birth Order Theory
Other Predictors of Criminal Behavior
Conclusion
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"Sulloway maintains that the effects of birth order do not stem merely from biology. Rather, he ascribes this to children?s innate tendency to develop attitudes and personalities that are best suited for maximizing the resources that they get from their parents. Since siblings must compete for their parents? attentions, they carve out their own ?family niches? relative to their brothers and sisters, a niche that is often defined by birth order (Sulloway 1996: 48). Meri Wallace, a child development expert, locates the social construction of birth order roles on the part of the parents. According to Wallace, many of the characteristics resulting from a child?s birth order and family position actually stem from their early relationship with their parents."
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Effect of Low Birth Weight on Intelligence, 2005.
Considers the effect of birth weight, with infants having a very low or low birth weight (VLBW or LBW) on intelligence and development in later years.
2,169 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This report introduces the issue of low birth weight and its effects on intelligence, conducts a literature review using extant textual sources in peer reviewed and medical journals, reaches conclusions through comparing these portrayals and presents recommendations for future research before presenting, in the conclusion, a summary of the issues presented.
Introduction
Issue under investigation
Literature Review
Recommendation
Conclusion
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"The issue under investigation is low birth weight (LBW) in infants and its effects on intelligence and development using both cognitive and biophysical models of development. LBW infants are also often called pre-term infants in the extant literature on the subject. "Low birth weight (LBW, [is less than or equal to] 2500 g) preterm infants are widely reported to be at increased risk for developmental disabilities, with the risk increasing as birth weight decreases.[1-6] Almost universally, the increased morbidity reported for LBW children has been based on methods defining various outcomes for them as a group and examining the statistical effects of various factors on these group outcomes. However, LBW infants are also known to be a very heterogeneous group, both in biomedical and sociodemographic characteristics and in developmental outcome" (Koller et al., 1997)."
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Birth as an American Rite of Passage (Robbie E. Davis-Floyd), 2001.
Examination of author's argument that hospital birthing process & technology disempower women in the birthing process.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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"In Birth as an American Rite of Passage, Robbie E. Davis-Floyd (1992) contends that the birthing process in the U.S. is the effort by the technocratic society to control a natural act (p. 2). According to her, the birthing process should be considered a rite of passage because it sends a powerful message to the women, ?the initiates,? that the technocratic institutions are superior to their natural capacities (Davis-Floyd, 1992, p. 16). Fundamentally, Davis-Floyd (1992) highlights the fact that woman?s creative power is usurped by the hospital and technology. Instead of being celebrated as a life-giver, she is disempowered and made to feel helpless and dependent on them (pp. 74-5). From the technocratic perspective, women?s bodies are regarded as entities that are likely to fail and need to be fixed during the birthing process (David-Floyd,.."
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Birth Control in England, 2008.
Discusses the social and political effects of birth control in England.
925 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper explains that, in the early part of the 20th century, family planning on a more deliberate level began to appear in England due largely to the continued efforts of birth control advocate Marie Stopes (1880-1958). However, it was not until the second decade of the 20th century that birth control began to be seen as something important, realistic and necessary. The paper then relates the history in England of birth control and the life work of Stopes. The paper concludes that, although birth control is still seen by some people, such as some extremely devout Catholics, as being wrong; overall, there is no stigma in England to purchasing birth control methods even if a woman is unmarried, which is a marked difference from what took place during Stopes' lifetime.
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"The idea of the importance of contraception actually began early on in the 19th century. At that time, much of the inspiration for that kind of movement came from a book called "An Essay on the Principle of Population" which was written in 1798 by a British political economist named Thomas Malthus. In his book, he argued that the population of the world would eventually grow to the point that the earth would not be able to actually support it. If this took place, famine, poverty, epidemics, and other significant and frightening problems would plague the human race."
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