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The Dark Figure of Crime, 2004.
Discusses the dark figure of crime, the volume of crimes that get committed, but go unreported, in Britain and Europe.
2,315 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper talks about the distorted picture created of the crime conditions in Europe and, in particular, in Britain, as a result of the volume of crimes that are committed, but unreported. The paper explains some of the reasons that crimes go unreported and how these unreported crimes, commonly referred to as 'the dark figure of crime', affect the overall picture of crime in a country. An example is given of U.S. crime rates, where violent crime rates have always been perceived to be high, but, in actuality, are lower than violent crime rates in industrialized nations in Europe.
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"The amount of crime in society gets known when it is reported to the police, through public response to victim surveys and studies of offenders who admit committing crime, and when transmitted to other agencies, such as hospital accident wards, battered women?s refuge centers and similar ones (Young 2001). Other than these, the amount of crime committed is unknown. That unknown volume (of crime) that does not get reported, thus not registered, in criminal statistics, constitutes the dark figure of crime."
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The Fourth Figure of Logic, 2002.
Explores the significance of the fourth figure of logic and examines Aristotle's intentional exclusion of the fourth figure.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper explores the significance of the fourth figure in respect to its application within logic and logic theory, where the fourth figure is typically ignored because of its inherent confusion due to a general lack of clarity in formulation. A discussion of Aristotle's intentional exclusion of this fourth figure in the study of logic is examined in addition to the general discussion, where this paper shall argue that Aristotle disliked the use of the fourth figure because it was less clear than the other three major forms.
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"Jesus as a Figure in History", 2005.
A review of the book, "Jesus as a Figure in History," by M. A. Powell.
1,613 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 52.95
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The place of Jesus as a religious icon and the central figure of one of the largest religious movements in the world is secure, but the role, meaning, and even existence of the historical Jesus is more problematic. This paper examines how this figure is explored by Mark Allan Powell in his book, "Jesus as a Figure in History," and how the author considers the ways historians have treated the question of the historical Jesus, facts of his life that can be verified, and similar issues separate from faith.
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"Powell recognizes that there is no one portrait of Jesus that is accepted and that serves as the historical Jesus. His analysis shows the history of historical attention given to Jesus and some of the sources and methods used to develop different portraits of the man. He offers an in-depth discussion of six major historical accounts, offered by historians John Dominic Crossan, Marcus J. Borg, E.P. Sanders, John P. Meier, N.T. Wright, and The Jesus Seminar, a group founded in 1985 that has produced noteworthy and controversial writings on Jesus as a historical figure."
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"Jesus as a Figure in History", 2008.
A review of Mark Allan Powell's arguments in his book, "Jesus as a Figure in History."
1,613 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses the figure of the historical Jesus as explored by Mark Allan Powell in his book, "Jesus as a Figure in History." The paper focuses on the role, meaning and even the existence of the historical Jesus. The paper looks at many of Powell's arguments and how these fit in with the traditional beliefs of Jesus' existence. The paper also looks at how Powell analyzes different accounts and discerns certain issues of importance.
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"Powell recognizes that there is no one portrait of Jesus that is accepted and that serves as the historical Jesus. His analysis shows the history of historical attention given to Jesus and some of the sources and methods used to develop different portraits of the man. He offers an in-depth discussion of six major historical accounts, offered by historians John Dominic Crossan, Marcus J. Borg, E.P. Sanders, John P. Meier, N.T. Wright, and The Jesus Seminar, a group founded in 1985 that has produced noteworthy and controversial writings on Jesus as a historical figure."
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Red Figure Amphora Review, 2001.
This paper analyzes the Red Figure Amphora, the technique, and the mythology depicted on it.
2,020 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, $ 63.95
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This paper presents a description of the Red Figure Amphora, dating back to 440-430 B.C. The author examines the mythological paintings and carvings depicted on the amphora, and includes information provided by the legend displayed next to the artwork in the museum. The essay also analyzes the various techniques used in drawing, painting and carving, and goes into great detail about the Greek mythological story of the goddess Demeter and her daughter, Persephone, the subject of the artwork. The paper includes pictures of the amphora.
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"The Eleusinian Mysteries, held annually in honor of Demeter and Persephone, were the most sacred and revered of all the ritual celebrations of ancient Greece . They were instituted in the city of Eleusis , some twenty-two kilometers west of Athens , possibly as far back as the early Mycenaean period, and continued for almost two thousand years. Large crowds of worshippers from all over Greece (and later, from throughout the Roman Empire ) would gather to make the holy pilgrimage between the two cities and participate in the secret ceremonies, generally regarded as the high point of Greek religion. As Christianity began to spread, the Mysteries were condemned by the early Church fathers; yet the rites continued for hundreds of years more and exercised considerable influence on the formation of early Christian teachings and practices."
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The Mother- Figure in Two Novels, 2002.
This paper critically examines the role of the "mother- figure" in the novels, "To the Lighthouse" and "Lady Oracle".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusse the characters of Joan in "Oracle" and Mrs. Ramsey in "Lighthouse" are addressed in respect to their qualities as a mother- figure.
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The Changing Representation of the Human Figure in Art, 2005.
An analysis of artists who have worked with the human figure and how their representations have become fragmented.
1,323 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper examines how in the first half of the twentieth century, representations of the human body became distorted and fragmented. It discusses how this progression came about by looking at specific examples of artists who have worked with the human figure.
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"Whether Picasso consciously tried to change his painting style or whether he hit upon some part of his genius at this time or perhaps a combination of both, we will never know. The psychological implications of this picture and Picasso's relationship to women would be another long exploration. In simpler terms it is possible to point to some direct historical influences with regards to the formal elements in his painting. Prior to him painting Demoiselles there had been a Cezanne retrospective. In Cezanne's later works he depicted objects, landscapes and figures in a multi faceted way. In The Bathers (1892) nude figures are shown from different angles on the same picture. When Cezanne died he knew that he was at the start of a journey with his work and it is possible to point to him as the founding father of modern art or in the very least the father of Cubism."
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Go Figure!, 2002.
A review of the math book, "Go Figure, Using Math to Answer Everyday Imponderables" by Clint Brookhart.
1,103 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper examines the bove book which discusses every imponderable imaginable right from the mundane ones such as lottery odds, predicting a child's height, baseball arithmetic, to more complex ones including Windchill equivalent temperature, carbon dating, Newton?s relativity theory and synchronous satellites. It shows how the book improves one?s problem solving skills by making them think about imponderables and also aids one?s understanding of mathematical concepts and sheds light on their useful application in our everyday lives. It evaluates how the book is also an attempt to improve numeracy among American public by making them more aware of the usefulness of mathematics in their lives.
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"The book begins with calculation of distance between one particular point and the horizon. Brookhart gives a simple geometric formula to predict the approximate distance. A casual look at these formulas in the beginning of the book prepares the reader for what comes later. However the very simple tone of the book is what arouses skepticism in readers. Some have even pointed out the errors they found in the book. For example the rejection of Goldbach's well-known assumption that "no one has ever found a number greater than 2 that could not be expressed as the sum of two prime numbers" is one such error."
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Jim as a Father Figure to Huck, 2002.
Examining the relationship between Jim and Huck in "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain.
2,782 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper begins with an overview of the coming of age theme and its important characteristics, especially the significance of the father figure. It is then shown why Huck?s father is not a father figure to him. The relationship between Huck and Jim is then described, including how the relationship changed Huck and how it was these changes that led him to become a man. Finally, it is shown that Huck having the unlikely Jim as his father figure, represents that Huck is able to see beyond what mainstream white society expects.
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"Firstly, it is important to recognize that the major theme in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is Huck?s coming of age. At the beginning of the novel, Huck is a boy and by the end, he has changed into a man. This is a common theme in literature, with the coming of age theme always having a father figure as central. In an essay about gender in literary works, Jehlen recognizes that masculinity is not something men have but something they ?construct? (Jehlen 270). Paglia describes this further saying that, ?A woman simply is, but a man must become. Masculinity is risky and elusive. It is achieved by a revolt from woman, and it is confirmed only by other men" (Paglia 82). This is one of the major features of the coming of age theme, that a boy becomes a man with the help of his father. This is a process that involves the father treating the boy as a son and then later, the boy becomes a man when he becomes his father?s equal. The father is a teacher and mentor to the son. For Huck?s journey to manhood, this same process follows. Huck needs an older, wiser figure to lead him towards manhood and teach him. In the case of Huck, his actual father figure is not capable of taking on the role."
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Public Figure Doctrine, 1997.
Examines evolution of the law defining & affecting public figures in defamation suits. Examples, court decisions, voluntary vs. involuntary involvement, malice and impact on professionals in public.
4,275 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 37 sources, $ 135.95
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"The Public Figure Doctrine and Professionals
This paper will examine the development of the public figure doctrine in defamation cases and discuss the application of this doctrine to professionals, particularly attorneys and teachers. The first part of the paper will focus upon the historical development of the public figure doctrine, looking at the evolution of the doctrine in the U.S. Supreme Court. The second part of the paper will examine how lower courts have handled the doctrine, particularly in light of the vagueness of the Supreme Court's guidelines. The third part of the paper will discuss how the doctrine has been applied in cases involving professionals. This section will especially address the question of whether a professional is more likely than another person to be considered a public figure."
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Preferences in Body Figure, 2003.
A comparison between males and females from a psychological perspective.
1,243 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper discusses whether gender-related preference hold true. It then determines the perceptions each sex has of the opposite sex's preferences in body type. The paper discusses results from an online questionnaire relating to body type preferences and perceptions, which was answered by volunteers.
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"In today's information age, we have been exposed to a successful marketing campaign by the fashion industry which makes being thin an ideal. The slim body type seen widely in advertisements and fashion magazines has become an idealised cultural norm (Gordon, 1988 cited by Lamb, Jackson, Cassiday, & Priest, 1993). It has been shown that women who represent the ideal feminine body type in American culture (such as beauty queens and models) have become thinner over the last few decades. The ideal figure is now below the actuarial norm (Lamb et al., 1993)."
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Tom Joad as a Christ Figure in "The Grapes of Wrath", 1998.
960 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, $ 34.95
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This paper examines the characters of Steinbeck's Depression-era novel, focusing on the events of their lives and their spirituality.
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"These qualities, like compassion, message of social justice and ultimate self-sacrifice, are developed and supported throughout the course of the plot and parallel the characteristics of Jesus. By thus connecting the main character of the novel with Jesus Christ, who naturally symbolizes salvation, the author emphasizes his enduring legacy, a message of cooperation and love. "
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How do we Figure Bigger?, 2000.
An analysis of Richard Wright's main character in his novel, "Native Son".
840 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 29.95
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An examination of the character - Bigger - a sullen, hateful, cowardly, resentful, fear-filled, and calculating man. The paper asks what might have been Wright?s purpose in showing us a world as seen through Bigger?s, and other Native Son characters, eyes? It explores the hostile mindset of 1930?s White America towards Blacks in general, and Blacks like Bigger in particular.
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"This passage shows that Bigger knows who he is in the eyes of whites; an outsider, an alien entity that is held at arms length at all costs. He knows that his place in society does not allow him to knock at the front door of a white owned home. The fact fills him with fear, and hate; hate of whites, for causing him to feel less than a man, and self-hate, for allowing others to possess such power over his life, which holds no promise."
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Elizabeth I as a Machiavellian Figure, 2008.
An analysis of the ways in which Queen Elizabeth I used Machiavellian principles in her reign.
1,198 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses how Elizabeth I, who was seen as "good Queen Bess," was a skilled ruler and often applied principles which were distinctly Machiavellian in their character. The paper describes examples from her reign that show her use of Machiavellian principles and their success and then looks at all aspects of Queen Elizabeth's reign from military and political to social.
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"All the while, Elizabeth managed to maintain a court that became the flower of the kingdom. At her court, poets and playwrights, most notably William Shakespeare, brought the language and wit of England to its greatest flowering. (Ridley 330-31) While Machiavelli did not specifically address the usefulness of such arts in The Prince, he was well aware of the power of quality drama. He had written one of the foremost Italian Renaissance comedies, La Mandragola, and while the play is harsher and more unforgiving that Shakespeare's comedies, Machiavelli's command of the form suggests that had he been in England during this period, he would have been quite at home in the court of Queen Elizabeth, recognizing in her dealing with political problems someone who followed his principles, whether knowingly or not, and who understood his taste for fine language."
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The Hero Figure in the Writings of Ernest Hemingway, 2002.
This paper examines the heroes of Ernest Hemingway's stories.
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This paper addresses the question of the gender of the heroes in Ernest Hemingway's writings. It points out that women in his stories are most often portrayed as inferior characters. However, an analysis of one of his short stories, "Hills Like White Elephants", highlights a female character with strength equal to male characters often found to be the hero in his other stories.
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"Ernest Hemingway has the unfortunate reputation of being a misogynist. The women in his stories are often described as too weak or too dysfunctional to be sympathetic characters. However, some of his heroines are just as noble and compelling as his heroes. In "A Farewell to Arms", for instance, Catherine is the code hero who teaches Hemingway hero Frederic courage and stoicism in the face of adversity. Hemingway?s short story ?Hills Like White Elephants? also highlights a surprisingly strong female character who in many ways resembles a code hero."
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