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The Broken Cord, 2002.
A literary review of "The Broken Cord" by Michael Dorris, focusing on the issue of fetal alcohol syndrome.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper depicts the emotional and psychological struggle the author goes through in "The Broken Cord" by Michael Dorris which is about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
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"The Broken Cord", 2006.
This paper reviews and analyzes Michael Dorris's non-fiction book "The Broken Cord" which focuses on the legal, medical and social ramifications of fetal alcohol abuse.
1,420 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the negative connotations and societal undertones surrounding single parenthood and the traumatic effects of fetal alcohol syndrome as detailed in "The Broken Cord," the non-fiction book written by Michael Dorris. This paper discusses complex issues such as ethnicity, adoption and the human limitations of medical understanding.
This paper also details the author's struggles in adopting his own son Adam.
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"The first major issue presented in the book is the negative connotations and societal undertones surrounding single parenthood, and particularly, single fatherhood. Despite that the book was written in 1989, society has not progressed much since Dorris encountered the ramifications and implications surrounding this issue when he decided to adopt Adam in the 1970s. He notes that his family had historically been comprised of single parents, but admitted that it was generally women, and therefore, mothers who had raised the children."
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Broken Homes ? Broken Children, 2002.
A discussion of the problems of minority single parents in New Jersey, U.S. and juvenile delinquency.
1,935 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper examines how due to the shift in society over the years, a rising proportion of children are being raised in single parent homes. It analyzes the detrimental effects on a child bought up in a single parent home, whatever the circumstances may be and how juvenile delinquency, in particular, is a frequent consequence of this arrangement. Juvenile delinquency is not just a personal or familial problem, it is a social problem as well and research has shown that is even more of a problem for minorities. The minority child growing up without a father or mother increasingly sees crime and anti-social behavior in general, as the road to success. It uses the State of New Jersey as an example of cities that have been hard hit by economic depression, population decline, crime, out-of-wedlock births and single parenthood and evaluates the new minority culture of drugs and crime which is not only entrenched but is growing continually worse. Each new generation witnesses conditions worse than those seen by its predecessor.
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"In effect, these children become indoctrinated into a culture that is distinct from that of the general population. Once the child of a single parent household is firmly on the path to a life of crime, he develops all the inherent defects associated with that lifestyle. It is a lifestyle that is counter to established authority and norms. The larger world of the majority middle class comes to seem alien and untrustworthy. (Rabrenovic) The child, first as a teenager, and then as an adult, moves into the sphere of the drug dealers, and the gangs ? into the upside down realm of the slums. It is a world in which sex and violence play a central role. Few in such an environment put any break on their own desires and impulses. "
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Cord Blood Banking, 2005.
An investigational comparison of cord blood banking vs. bone marrow transplantation within minority populations.
2,972 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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This paper investigates the probability that without effective intervention, umbilical cord banking will no better serve certain population groups, particularly minorities, any more effectively than existing bone marrow technology. It looks at how umbilical cord banking is more and more becoming a 'hot topic' among medical communities the world over and how recent technological advances have enabled scientists to bank umbilical cord blood as a source of hematopoietic stem cells for both pediatric and adult patients with certain blood related disorders.
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Introduction
Significance of the Study
Literature Review
Benefits Cord Banking
Cord Blood Vs. Bone Marrow Transplantation
The Effects of Intervention
Summary of Preliminary Literature Review
Methods
Possible/Anticipated Results
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"Ballen, et. Al (2002) performed a study comparing the racial composition of five member cord blood banks of the National Marrow Donor Program. The study examined cord blood and bone marrow donors using self reported racial designations and questionnaire, and showed that cord blood banks in California, Florida and Massachusetts recruited a lower percentage of minorities than the bone marrow centers in the same areas. However in New York and Colorado the recruitment for minorities was the same in both cord banks and marrow centers. However, the study also showed that in all of the centers examined, cord blood banks generally recruited a lower percentage of minorities than "those delivering at the respective hospitals" with the authors concluding that the problems of insufficient minority recruitment with regard to cord blood banking "Has not yet been solved" (Ballen, et. Al, 2002:1247)."
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Neuroanatomy of the Spinal Cord, 2002.
A simple explanation of the neuroanatomy of the human spinal cord.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper examines the neuroanatomy of the spinal cord in layman's terms. It outlines the operation of the spinal cord and its composition. It also surveys consequences of injuries to the spinal cord and treatments.
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The Broken Spears, 2002.
This essay is a critique of the book "The Broken Spears: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of America", edited by Miguel Leon-Portilla; showing its unique manner in relating historical events.
2,479 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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This paper presents a critique of this book which tells the Aztec peoples? account of the Spanish conquest of Mexico. The paper examines the way in which, throughout history, the conquest has been told from the viewpoint of the conquistadors ?- the Spanish victors. "The Broken Spears" was the first book to tell the story of the conquest from the Aztecs? perspective. The writer shows the difference between "The Broken Spears" and other history accounts whereby this book is not about historical data gathering but, rather, is of the storytelling and human emotion behind the Spanish conquest.
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"Hernando Cortes? army arrived in Mexico in the early 16th century and defeated the Mexicans in relatively short order.
Cortes had originally been sent to Mexico by the Cuban governor to search for gold, but when he was asked to withdraw and return to Havana, he gathered 11 ships and 600 troops and made his way to Mexico.
"Previous Spanish expeditions had been sent to Mexico as early as 1517, but Cortes was a very powerful, persuasive leader and was able to rally the troops, so to speak. Also, the Indians turned out to be very susceptible to the Spaniards? superior weapons, as well as the new European viruses such as smallpox, chicken-pox, and measles. Of crucial importance was the Aztec leader?s (Moctezuma) indecisiveness about Cortes? motives and confusion as to whether Cortes? arrival was a spiritual arrival or a spiritual sign ? a major mistake. Finally, the Mexican Indians were internally divided and there was much internal resentment about the Aztec domination in Mexico. Therefore, the Tlaxcaltecs and others ? the Aztecs? enemies ? became the Spaniards? allies."
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Female Sexuality and Spinal Cord Injury, 2002.
This paper is a review of the literature associated with female sexuality following injury to the spinal cord (SCI) .
4,635 words (approx. 18.5 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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This paper discusses that the impact a spinal cord injury (SCI) has on the sexual functioning depends on the type and level of injury, the treatment and the medication used. This paper reports that the physical effects following severing of the spinal cord are the lack of sexual arousal due to psychogenic stimuli; physiological arousal is possible. The author believes it is important that the patient?s condition is evaluated recognizing the change in lifestyle that SCI demands.
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"As in all other human bodily systems, the central nervous system controls sexual function. Any injury to the central nervous system consequently affects sexual function. The question is to what extent function and sensation will be affected with injuries at various levels and degrees of severity. (Boller & Frank, 1982) In the normal course of life, women generally have alterations in their sexual desire, ability to lubricate and/or have comfortable intercourse, or in their ability to reach or feel orgasm. Changes to genital sensation or urinary or bowel incontinence also affect the sexual response. Fortunately, women with neurological changes not affecting their hormonal status are usually fertile. Like men, overall sexual functioning, and risk of bladder and bowel incontinence, mobility issues, general health, medication, relationships and sexual self-view also determine a woman's sexual interest."
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Spinal Cord Infections, 2002.
A look at the patho-physiology of spinal cord infections.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This analyses the infections of spinal cord. It discusses the causative organisms and recent researches with main stress on the patho-physiology of the infections.
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Broken Homes and Developmental Psychology, 2002.
A paper which explores the effect broken homes have on the emotional, physiological and behavioral development of the children involved.
3,090 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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An in-depth study on how children from broken homes are affected emotionally, physiologically and from a behavioral point of view. The paper explores issues such as children with single-parent homes vs. two-parent homes, the benefits of friends and extended families, single parent attitudes towards children, effects on academic education and emotional behavior, socioeconomic effects, step-parents and single fathers.
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"Today, single fathers seem to be more familiar with these roles in home management and childcare than mothers. Furthermore, the tie and connection between single fathers and children as well single mothers and children have now become new focal points for self-direction. Both single parents have set the criteria for organization of more traditional spheres of work and social life such that now single fathers develop close relationships with their children and have a greater appreciation of responsibility in being the primary parent.
However, the fact remains that no mater how good mother or a father can be as a single parent, the negative and adverse effects of children?s development proofed through various studies concludes that there's a price to be paid for removing one of the traditional pairs, and the old-fashioned concept and belief that to have a mother and a father is still a pretty good idea."
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Stephen Rodnesky?s ?A Broken Covenant?, 2002.
This paper is a book review of Stephen Rodnesky?s ?A Broken Covenant? about the disparity of wealth distribution in the U.S..
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper reviews Stephen Rodnesky?s ?A Broken Covenant? about wealth disparity, which he believes, is caused by national tax policies since the 1980?s. The paper author repeatedly stresses that, although Rodnesky presents an enormous amount of statistical evidence that could have been overwhelming, everything is explained clearly and the tone of the book, while serious, is easy-going, understandable and convincing. The paper states that Rodnesky has some suggestions for interested readers such as letting their representatives know that they are not satisfied with the current tax structure.
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"I must admit that I approached "A Broken Covenant" with a certain degree of cynicism. Many books of this type are more polemic than objective; the writing is frequently murky, stilted and/or convoluted; and there can be a tendency to become very ?creative? with the facts in order to make a particularly convincing point. However, in this case I was pleasantly surprised. A Broken Covenant is very well written, and there is an attitude of reasonable discussion, not ranting or melodrama."
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Miguel Leon-Portilla's "Broken Spears", 2007.
This paper reviews Miguel Leon-Portilla's "The Broken Spears: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico", which presents a history of Mexico.
980 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that Leon-Portilla's book "The Broken Spears: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico" is an excellent illustration of how the naivete of one culture and the rapacity of another usually collide to produce wide-spread tragedy. The author points out that the writer's objectives were to give a voice to the forgotten victims of the conquest of Mexico, which history had denied them, and to present the surviving Aztec accounts of this conquest as being great works of literature, which rival anything found in the western tradition. The paper relates that the significance of Cholula was to undermine the civilizational confidence of all Aztecs who heard about it, to constitute massive loss of native life, to re-affirm the efficacy and might of the Spaniards and to reinforce among the Aztecs the desirability of aligning themselves with the Spaniards rather than joining with their Mexican brethren in opposition to the new arrivals.
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"The massacre at Cholula had many negative effects upon the Aztec peoples - leaving aside the obvious loss of life. Most notably, the massacre revealed the penchant of the Aztec peoples of Mexico to conspire against one another by feeding Cortes and his minions half-truths or outright fabrications about a bitter rival; this sort of rumor-mongering on the part of the people of Tlaxcaltecas, suffice it to say, stirred Cortes to march on Cholula, killing all present there. Moreover, the brutal defeat of the Cholultecas was compounded by the fact that their idol Quetzalcoatl had not served them in any way during the battle."
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'Broken Spear", 2006.
A review of the book, 'Broken Spear", by Miguel Leon-Portillo.
786 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper examines the book titled, "Broken Spear", and explains that the author of the book discusses many factors that show that the Aztecs were solely at fault for their own destruction and that the influence and invasions by the Spaniards only played a small part in the destructive events. The paper explains that, according to the book, the Aztec religion contributed to the eventual destruction of the Aztec civilization.
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"The Aztecs viewed the Gods of the Spaniards very differently. In the Broken Spear, the author talks about how the Spaniards forced the Aztecs into worshiping their one God or they would be killed. The Spaniards forced their God onto the Aztec Indians and this God was something very new and very different. The Aztecs were accustomed to worshiping several different Gods which related to the land around them. They were not used to worshiping only one God who controlled everything. Nevertheless, when the Aztecs did not accept the Spanish God, much blood shed occurred. This also shows how religion played a part in the overall destruction and demise of the Aztec empire."
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"The Broken Spears", 2002.
A review of the "The Broken Spears" by Miguel Leon-Portilla on the Spanish conquest of Mexico.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This essay discusses the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the context of Miguel Leon-Portilla's "The Broken Spears". The paper argues that the Spanish helped the Aztecs change their lives for the better. More than anything else, The Aztecs benefited from the Spanish conquest in that it had a civilizing influence.
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"Broken Blossoms", 2003.
An analysis of D W Griffith's silent film, "Broken Blossoms".
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper analyzes D.W. Griffith's 1919 silent film "Broken Blossoms" starring Lillian Gish. It discusses the film's cinematic techniques and narrative, its editing and camera placement. The paper explores the use of intertitles. The author also expands on the storyline and structure of the film.
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"D W Griffith's silent film "Broken Blossoms" is an allegorical melodramatic tragedy about a teenager who lives with an abusive father and is loved by a gentle young Chinese man. All three characters come to tragic ends. Shot in a Hollywood studio the ..."
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Sexual Tension, Racial Tension and Broken Dreams, 1999.
How Walter Mosley's novel "Devil in a Blue Dress" portrays the Los Angeles of the 1940s as a racially tense and violent city of broken and degraded dreams.
1,784 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 1 source, $ 57.95
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"Walter Mosley?s novel Devil in a Blue Dress portrays the Los Angeles of the 1940s as a racially tense and violent city of broken and degraded dreams. Easy Rawlins, the novel?s protagonist, does not seem able to achieve his dreams strictly on his own terms. He is forced to compromise his dreams just to stay alive in the violent criminal subculture of the glitzy city. He manages to hold onto his dream of being a homeowner, but he must sell out his morals to do it. Mouse, his friend and partner, does not have the same moral dilemmas that Easy encounters. He cares about nothing other than money, and is able to escape Los Angeles with his dream (which consists only of getting a bit of cash) intact."
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