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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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Film: David Fincher's "Fight Club", 2008.
This paper examines the social message in David Fincher's film "Fight Club".
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper relates that, in David Fincher's film "Fight Club", the protagonist is the "Narrator", a contemporary "everyman" who exhibits symptoms of urban loneliness and existential angst in a materialistic and meaningless society. The author relates that the film descends into violence and brutality as the character Tyler Durden, head of the "Fight Club", feels more alive fighting other males who also feel emasculated by contemporary culture. The author believes that Durden appears to be the alter-ego of the Narrator, someone who feels genuinely and has abandoned the superficial and materialistic pursuits of contemporary society and culture. The paper expresses that the filmmaker is attempting to provide a warning to viewers in contemporary society that if people do not redefine their identity through something more meaningful than materialism or macho notions of masculinity, society will erupt into chaos and violence.
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"The inability to define identity or connect with spirituality leads the members of the "Fight Club" to beat each other, engage in random acts of violence and destruction, and to ultimately plan for major destruction of society. These men have lost hope in contemporary society and its values to provide them with meaning or identity. Instead, they have become unable to feel or express spirituality because of living in a world where who you are is often defined by what you own or how much money you make. As Durden explains at one point, "You're not your job."
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Film: David Fincher's "Fight Club", 2006.
This paper analyzes the David Fincher film, "Fight Club", starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper explains that the use of carefully chosen photography, editing, elements of drama and the expression of a range of ideologies combine to make "Fight Club" an unforgettable and powerful cinematic experience, which leaves viewers re-evaluating their own lives as well as the state of society itself. The author points out the film's dramatic setting, costumes and color, such as the dark, bare and harsh parking lot scene in which Norton and Pitt first fight, have great influence on the film. The paper relates that the most important method used in "Fight Club" to express the message of the movie is social commentary, and the 'Lament for a Sofa' scene is an explicit example.
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"The photography used in the barroom meeting between Brad Pitt and Edward Norton, the descriptions of Pitt's "odd jobs," and in the first fight sequence not only foreshadow events to come in the film, but also add to the message of the film. The shots that frame Pitt and Norton throughout these sequences show an intimacy between the characters and their physical similarities. Though very different in personality and dress, the two sit and stand in close proximity in these scenes, suggesting more closeness than expected for those who, supposedly, are only brief acquaintances."
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"Fight Club", 2008.
An analysis of the writing, photography, acting, editing and ideology of the film, "Fight club," directed by David Fincher.
1,421 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper analyzes the film, "Fight Club," directed by David Fincher. It discusses five key thematic elements of "Fight Club" and how the movie succeeds or fails at each. Specifically, the paper looks at the film's writing, photography, acting, editing and the ideology of the film. The paper provides examples from the film in order to elaborate on these points.
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"Just as the writing of the movie is challenging, so is the photography. It is a dark movie, and occurs often at night. As Tyler is a night owl by nature, and he is the one who sets the tone of the film, much of the movie is dark. However, that is not the only reason why the film is dark. It is dark largely because the movie is intended to be subversive. By nature, subversion works to undermine the status quo, and thus operates on the dark edges of society. Therefore, rather than taking place in an IKEA filled apartment, it largely happens in an abandoned house. (The IKEA apartment blew up early on in the film.) This darkness permeates the film. The fight scenes are shot in a dirty and (of course) dark basement of a bar. There is nothing polished about the way that the movie looks. It is rough and dirty, and the photography reflects that. The use of photography to emphasize these things draws the viewers further in to the film. They become sucked in, and are drawn in to the internal world of the narrator and Tyler. This world is full of new things, but it is also a world that is the underbelly of society. Thus, the darkness is compelling."
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'Fight Club' and Violence, 2009.
This paper looks at the issue of violence as discussed in the film 'Fight Club' directed by David Fincher and in the media at large.
933 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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In this article, the writer notes that it has been suggested and argued from a variety of camps that one of the most salient causes of school violence is the primacy of violent media content in the lives of the perpetrators. The writer discusses that a film such as David Fincher's 1999 'Fight Club' offers an interesting point of consideration to this subject, weighing in on the balance between the availability of anecdotal evidence as the relationship between violent content and violent behavior and the absence of empirical evidence connecting them in a patterned sociological way. The writer points out that this discussion on 'Fight Club' is directed by the observation which Sobhack offers concerning the ways that film can be used to reflect violence already inherent in society. The writer maintains that 'Fight Club' argues that the violent society creates violent behavior. The writer concludes that as 'Fight Club' argues, violence is a symptom of a greater social or psychological ailment, but it is always the case that one must be pragmatic in diagnosing that ailment if one is to understand the symptom.
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"According to a bulk of studies on the topic, such exposure is to media violence is presumed to render an individual predisposed to violent behavior, absent of sensitivity to crime and the anguish of others, accepting of violent solutions to problems and generally comfortable in the presence of violence and advocates of violence. Test cases comparing groups of children, wherein a control group is exposed to 'appropriate' media content such as the above mentioned cartoons and situational comedies and a test group is presented with images of violence and vulgarity, have found that the children in the latter group do develop many of these characteristics. These characteristics are measured in observational settings, providing researchers with a short-term window into the responses children will undergo depending upon incoming media ideas. This may not be a fully satisfactory method for determining causality though."
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"Fight Club", 2008.
An analysis of the filming techniques used to portray a culture of violence within the film "Fight Club," directed by David Fincher.
1,419 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper analyzes the film techniques that express America's culture of violence in the 1999 film, "Fight Club," directed by David Fincher. It analyzes the film technique concepts of close framing, rapid editing and the free-ranging camera. The paper examines a series of scenes from the film and shows a sense of aggressive filming technique that portrays a culture of violence within the film.
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"In conclusion, the techniques of close framing, rapid editing, and ranging cameras, are the basis of David Bordwell's filming styles that define a modern "culture of violence" in American film. In this manner, the film Fight Club, directed by David Fincher, helps to convey these exact techniques, which help to bring forth an intensified continuity that includes rapid editing and other quick-fire filming techniques to imply the various facets of conflict and violence. Through the various scenes of Jack's intensifying insanity, one can realize the depth and scope of the portrayal of insanity through the use of the camera. In this manner, the shooting techniques of modern film create the intensified continuity for a culture of violence in the film Fight Club."
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Case Study: FLorenceville Curling Club, 2005.
This paper is a review of a case study of the Florenceville Curling Club, a club that is experiencing financial difficulties.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper explains that the management of the Florenceville Curling Club is similar to a traditional profit-oriented businesses. The author points out that the club requires some organizational restructuring. The paper relates that, in addition to a more aggressive marketing campaign in the spring, the club requires a manager to address business matters; however, the club's delineation of this person's duties is fraught with difficulty.
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"How is Florenceville Curling Club similar to traditional profit-oriented businesses like McCain's foods? Let us bear in mind that the Florenceville Curling Club owed the bank of Nova Scotia $122,400 by April of 1977 (p.4); there was a pressing need to maximize profits to pay off this debt. An aggressive fund-raising campaign began in the fall of 1979 (p.5). New revenue-generating techniques such as Club 200 were instituted (clubs of this sort are common at other traditional, profit-driven businesses) and expenditures were tightened (p.5). "
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David Copperfield, 2002.
Character analysis of David from the novel "David Copperfield".
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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".
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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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Club Med, 1994.
An examination of the Cruise line's evolution from singles to family orientation. Includes economics, marketing, travel agents, Mini Clubs and Baby Clubs.
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"There was a time when the mention of Club Med conjured up visions of a tropical paradise where only singles vacationed. Not any more. Club Med is now the place to go for families with kids--whether for strolling the beaches or for frolicking in the surf (Birnbaum, 1989, p. 32). Indeed, Club Med is now the answer to parents who want a romantic vacation for themselves as well as fun activities to keep their children busy. For parents at the Club Med, there now is a great psychological freedom in knowing that one's children are taken care of by on-site child care (Culbreth, 1993, p. 26-29). What caused this drastic change in Club Med--from a singles orientation to a family orientation--will be explored in this research.
Club Med began over four decades ago, with just a few canvas tents scattered along a Majorcan beach--now there are more than..."
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"Fight Club", 2006.
This paper reviews and analyzes the underlying themes of violence in David Fincher's film "Fight Club."
1,856 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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The writer of this paper contends and explains why David Fincher's film "Fight Club" is a sincere narration about the lost generation of 1990s. This paper analyzes Fincher's film, as well as the main character of Chuck Palahniuk. The writer describes Palahniuk as a victim of civilization and of his own prejudices and alienation, who is unable to find satisfaction in his own life. This paper details the plot of this dark and violent film as well as the characteristics of Palahniuk who begins to lose himself upon his realization that he's unable to enjoy his life. This paper also discusses the importance of Tyler Durden in Palahniuk's life. Durden is a free person, whose inner freedom, natural charisma and self-dependent eventually take over and conquer Palahniuk's self esteem. The writer of this paper explains why the dark atmosphere and violent fight themes in the film are similar to the conditions that existed in fascist Germany in 1930s.
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"The victim of civilization and more over of his own prejudices and alienation is the narrator of the story Fight Club Chuck Palahniuk. He doesn't get any satisfaction from life, as it's usual and routine: he is an average manager in the car company, no one pays any attention to his existence, he is not respected either by his boss or by his co-workers. His personal life is not successful too. The narrator tries to spend all his money on luxury attempting to create an illusion of a happy and wealthy young man but he fails, as he can not achieve self-realization and happiness. Moreover he starts to suffer insomnia and finds out that he there is no medical support to overcome this disorder."
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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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?Fight Club?, 2005.
An analysis of this movie directed by David Fincher.
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This paper examines the film, "Fight Club", (David Fincher), based upon the book with the same title by Chuck Palahniuk. The paper examines how the main character, Edward Norton, unwittingly creates for himself an alter ego in the form of Tyler Durden. Tyler is everything that Ed is afraid of being but wishes desperately to become. This eventually happens, with catastrophic consequences. The paper shows, however, that the question is what exactly Ed was searching for, why he created Tyler, and whether he was eventually successful in his psychological journey.
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"Fincher for example suggests that the film depicts the self-destructive nature of caring for others. Caring for others, according to Fincher, requires the destruction of the self's most vital part, which is what happens to Norton. I however do not entirely agree with this assessment. Norton does care for others in the film, but only briefly during his support group phase. Caring for others is not his primary goal. The primary theme of the film is Edward's journey towards finding the truth in himself that cannot be touched by the superficial paradigms of society."
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"Fight Club", 2004.
An examination of the different paradoxes in the movie, "Fight Club".
3,085 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper discusses how the movie, "Fight Club", is bound up in one great paradox and how this sense of paradox is bound up in the very narrative. It looks at how the first two rules of Fight Club are that you must not talk about Fight Club, but the club?s very existence and growth depends on the fact that everyone breaks that rule. It examines how nothing is quite as it seems in this movie, and much of the intensity and power of its message is bound up in those uncertainties. It also analyzes how three central paradoxes guide this film: the paradox of production, the paradox of power, and the paradox of patriarchy.
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"One of the most basic questions posed by Fight Club is as to why men have allowed corporate culture to symbolically castrate them, to rob them of their free will and their internal experiences, and the fullness of their personhood. In essence, why hasn?t there been a revolution? Tyler?s answer is fear -- he suggests that only by overcoming fear of the pain and destruction (through facing that fear in the fighting ring), and in fact embracing that aspect of live, one is free to start that revolution. It?s an extreme answer, of course, from an extreme individual. However, the question has been asked by many others who are far more academic and calm than Tyler. Early Marxist theory claimed that class oppression should result in widespread class-based revolution."
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