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David Harvey's "A Brief History of Neoliberalsim", 2008.
This paper reviews David Harvey's "A Brief History of Neoliberalsim", which contends that the theory of neoliberalism and actual neoliberalism are extremely different.
1,565 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 51.95
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This paper explains that David Harvey's "A Brief History of Neoliberalsim" states that neoliberalism is a means to restore power to the rich and make the poor poorer. The author points out that Harvey believes that, when neoliberal principles conflict with the need to restore power, then its principles are either abandoned or so warped as to become unrecognizable. The paper relates that Harvey believes that the main achievement of neoliberalism has been to redistribute wealth and income through the processes of privatization and commoditization, financialization, the management and manipulation of crises and state redistributions. The paper states that Harvey concludes that neo-conservatism is consistent with the neoliberal idea of elite governance, mistrust of democracy and the upholding of market freedoms; however, it differs in that neo-conservatism tries to create order in the chaos of individual interests and external and internal dangers.
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"The manipulation of crises has advanced into the redistribution of wealth from the poor countries to the rich countries. For example, the U.S. loaned money to Mexico and then increased the interest rate so that Mexico had to declare bankruptcy. The U.S. then manipulated the situation so that they could offer to bail them out as long as Mexico took up neoliberal reforms or the liberalization of capital markets, such as privatization and the reorganization of the financial system so that it was more consistent with foreign interests. They also had to open their internal markets to foreign capital, lower their tariff barriers, and create a more flexible labor market."
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A Reading of David Armstrong and David Lewis, 2002.
Comparison and contrast of the points of view of David Armstrong and David Lewis regarding the question of what exactly is the mind.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This essay compares and contrasts the points of view of Armstrong and Lewis on the centuries-old debate regarding the question of what exactly is the mind, and the degree to which mental states are identical with brain states.
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"Prophets In The Dark" ( David Kearns and David Nadler ), 1995.
Reviews this work by Xerox Corporation's CEO on the firm's successful transformation in the 1980s.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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"Introduction
During the 1980s, much of American business focused on improving its quality process in order to better compete with the Japanese. Great attention was paid to issues such as just in time inventory, total quality management and quality circles, and the American quality expert Deming was both hailed and vilified in the press for having introduced fundamental quality concepts to the Japanese some years before. David Kearns was CEO of Xerox Corporation during the 1982 to 1990 period, a time when the company whose name is synonymous with photocopiers faced intense competition not only from American competitors such as IBM and Kodak, but also from the Japanese. During the 1980s, the company undertook a rigorous quality program designed to transform the way the company did business. At the beginning of the 1990s, the ..."
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Wirth, Simmel, and Harvey: Three Definitions of the City, 2002.
A review of the essays "Urbanism as a Way of Life" by Louis Wirth, "The Metropolis and Mental Life" by George Simmel, and "Consciousness and the Urban Experience" by David Harvey.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper will examine the essays "Urbanism as a Way of Life" by Louis Wirth, "The Metropolis and Mental Life" by George Simmel, and "Consciousness and the Urban Experience" by David Harvey, and take a close look at each man's definition of the city, determining which definition is the most convincing and why.
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Three Definitions of the City, 2002.
Compares views on urbanism by Louis Wirth, George Simmel and David Harvey.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper examines three essays on urbanism: "Urbanism as a Way of Life" by Louis Wirth, "The Metropolis and Mental Life" by George Simmel and "Money, Time, Space and the City" by David Harvey. This paper particularly examines each author's definition of city and/or urbanism as presented in their respective essays. These definitions are compared, taking into consideration the stated goals of the authors in developing these definitions and the historical contexts in which the essays were written and a conclusion is drawn as to which definition is the most convincing and why.
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David Copperfield, 2002.
Character analysis of David from the novel "David Copperfield".
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper is a character analysis of the main traits of David Copperfield. The most important feature of David is that he is Dickens' novelist, and his character is examined in light of that.
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The Two Davids, 2002.
A comparison of Donatello's "David" and Michelangelo's "David".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper will argue - through a comparison of these two works of art - that the physical aesthetics of both sculptures can only be understood in terms of the cultural contexts that produced them. Their significance and that of their respective visions of male beauty, thus requires those who approach them to do so with reference to the specific talents and genius of the men who created them.
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David Copperfield, the Character, 2007.
A analysis of the development of the character of David Copperfield throughout the book "David Copperfield" by Charles Dickens.
1,376 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the book "David Copperfield" by Charles Dickens. Specifically, it traces the development of the character of David from the beginning to the end of the novel. It describes his character through examples of his actions throughout the novel and shows how he developed and matured within the time frame of the story.
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"David's change is certainly for the better, and that is what Dickens attempted to convey throughout the novel. All of David's experiences create the adult he becomes, and he would have been a far different character if he had not experienced every bit of every obstacle thrown in his way. He was strong enough to survive cruelty, and wise enough to recognize those who positively influenced him, and those who negatively influenced him. Sometimes he needed help from those who loved him, but he grew into a good man on his own, and the change from young innocent to kind but wise adult was certainly a transformation for the better. As a young man, David did not question the motives of others, he simply naively accepted them, while as an adult, he understands the need to question, but still maintain hope and a positive attitude. He also can accept the love of others, which allows him in turn to fully love Agnes. He could have become a bitter and broken man if he had allowed himself to wallow in despair during his darkest times. He did not, and because of this, he changes, but he changes for the better and for his own good."
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Sculptures of David, 2001.
Compares Donatello's bronze "David" & Michelangelo's marble "David." Functions & styles of statues; iconographic choices made by artists.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 12 sources, $ 87.95
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"Donatello's bronze David (c. 1430) and Michelangelo's marble David (1504) are, nominally, treatments of the same subject. Yet -- considering the fact that both drew on the same iconographic tradition, were made within seventy-five years of each other, were created in Florence and credited with political meanings, and were important landmarks in the influence of classical art on the Renaissance -- it would be difficult to imagine two sculptures that were more different. A comparison of these two works will demonstrate how the sculptors made iconographic choices suited to the functions of their statues and how each man took a different approach to the integration of the antique into his style."
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Michelangelo?s ?David?.
This paper is an essay, which discusses the design elements of Michelangelo?s ?David?.
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This paper explains that Michelangelo?s sculpture of David is an excellent example of how an artist can combine the principles of design to create a masterpiece: balance, unity, movement, pattern, emphasis, rhythm, and contrast. The author points out that the visual equilibrium of the sculpture, or its balance, is asymmetrical; the statue is shaped with an ?S? curve, which combines the elements of balance and grace. The paper relates that the element of pattern in David reveals Michelangelo?s genius of human anatomy, for example, the veins in David?s right hand.
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"Michelangelo also displays an excellent use of contrast in David. David?s hair is wavy and his skin is smooth. Contrast can also be seen in the wrinkles on David?s face, the veins in his hands, and in the texture of his slingshot. The form of the statue also plays with shadows and light, which gives it a realistic feel. In terms of contrast, Michelangelo?s David is true to human form. In addition, Michelangelo was careful not to add too much contrast to David. This could explain why David is not wearing any clothing or shoes. Too much contrast would certainly diminish the physical beauty of man that Michelangelo wished to emphasize. From this viewpoint, it is easy to understand why Michelangelo utilized a very limited amount of contrast in his sculpture."
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Solomon, David and Israel, 2002.
Examines the reigns of Solomon and David in ancient Israel.
3,315 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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Looks at the differing historical assessments of the nature of Israel during the rules of David and Solomon and whether Israel could be classified as a kingdom during those times. Examines both the traditional view, where David and Solomon are considered central to Jewish history, and the position taken by a group called the "new archaeologists" who claim that David and Solomon were, at best, small-time leaders of local tribes.
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"Such an analysis is more a matter of commentary on the text than any sort of historical analysis because until recently there was little clear evidence that David or Solomon even existed, and many scholars have claimed that they did not. Under the traditional view, David and Solomon are considered central to Jewish history. A group known as the "new archaeologists" claim that David and Solomon were at best small-time leaders of local tribes, making the greatness of Israel under their leadership is a matter of exaggeration. For instance, they doubt that Solomon ever built the great temple as described in the Bible. These scholars are also known as the "minimalists" because they believe in a minimal interpretation of the evidence available about ancient Israel."
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The Iconography of David, 2002.
This paper discusses the iconography of King David as a antetype of Christ.
3,920 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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This paper discusses that the flexibility of the image of David can be seen from the earliest Christian art through the High Renaissance. This paper refers to his portrayal as king in the Utrecht Psalter of the early ninth century, a depiction of the beheading of Goliath on a sculptured capital from the twelfth-century pilgrimage church at Vezelay and excerpts from the Davidic narrative in a thirteenth century psalter from Canterbury. The author states that the uses of the figure of David makes a point regarding the position of the Church in relation to secular authorities.
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"The key to medieval iconography was long thought to reside solely in the "more restricted religious or dogmatic purposes" of Christian imagery, but it was also understood that political questions that involved the church were frequently commented on by the symbolic content of many works (Alexander 6). Once scholars began to look at Christian art as "a representational matrix that both codified and strengthened social values and thus ensured social cohesion" throughout Christendom; however, the full range of concerns addressed by the work has become more apparent (6)."
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David Orr and Aldo Leopold, 2005.
Compares views on ethics and economics in books by David Orr and Aldo Leopold.
1,850 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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David Orr and Aldo Leopold have overlapping views about ethics and economics in their books. Throughout David Orr's book, "Ecological Literacy," Orr often refers and agrees with Leopold about an assortment of subjects. David Orr has a sense of respect for Leopold and his views ranging from education to economics. The paper shows that, throughout Aldo Leopold's book, "A Sand County Almanac," Leopold portrays a deep understanding of ecology and the wilderness while taking the reader on a journey of the land. The paper examines how Orr and Leopold have many views on the environment that overlap throughout their books.
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"Throughout the second part of Orr's book he discusses the role of education and what it must play in a person's life. Orr (1992) stresses that, "all education is environmental education,"(p.). and quotes Leopold throughout this part of the book numerous times. Orr believes that education must help students get acquainted with deeper causes of crises that lie ahead in their future, such as sustainability. He (1992) discusses the ecological literacy and sustainability and believes that "failure to develop ecological literacy is a sin of omission and of commission," (p., Orr). Orr believes "we" need to know the basics about the earth and how it works before "we" learn about anything else, if this does not happen students will start to believe that ecology is unimportant, unlike history, math, and science. He also feels that students only learn what is sufficient to get through classes, but do not do anything about ecological deterioration."
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The David Associates, 2007.
An analysis of the David Associates real estate company's external environment.
874 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The paper relates that the David Associates is a self-administered and self-managed real estate development company in Florida's lucrative West Palm Beach area. The paper discusses how the intensity of rivalry between competitors in the real estate industry is at an all-time high. Yet, the paper reveals that an external analysis of the David Associates shows that the company is in a strong competitive position. This group has been providing services in the South Florida area for over twenty-five years, a very long time for such a competitive industry sector. The paper explains that the continued success of the David Associates is due to the relationships that they maintain with their clients and customers.
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"The David Associates is a self-administered and self-managed real estate development company that develops, redevelops, acquires, manages, operates and owns a diverse portfolio of office, industrial and retail properties in Florida's lucrative West Palm Beach area. Palm Beach County is one of three counties that comprise the South Florida metropolitan area, and it is the third most populous county in the state. The value of the real estate property in this area is very valuable, due to its near location to an oceanfront paradise, numerous fine dining restaurants, and adjacent cafes, shops and nightclubs."
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Michelangelo?s "David", 2006.
The history of Michelangelo's "David".
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The paper explains how the statue of "David" became the symbol of Florentine liberty, and served as an inspiration to every Florentine. The writer explains that Michelangelo's study of human anatomy is evident in the way he created the body of "David". The paper compares Michelangelo's artistic style to other artists of his day. In conclusion, the writer states that the statue of "David" is such a powerful work of art that it could convert a non-believer into a believer by the force of its beauty.
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"The beauty of David encompasses not only the superb physical beauty, the lithely strong body and face of a Greek god, but the inner force of a man imbued with supernatural powers that can only be derived from a Supreme Power. It is the inner force the statue of David exudes that captivated the Florentines and inspired them when they so badly needed inspiration. This inner force has made the statue of David a masterpiece for all civilizations, past, present and future. "If Michelangelo would have only created the outward physical beauty that art historians believe embodies that era, the statue of David would still have merit, but this would not have satisfied Michelangelo, who was in pursuit of perfection, as a means to reach his own Creator. Michelangelo worked with energy and passion on David. The statue of David embodies the energy and passion of Michelangelo and also of the man who once ruled the Jews. Michelangelo once said that art was from heaven. If this is so, the statue of David was divinely inspired and as divinely inspired as the boy king of Israel once was."
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