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Deconstructing Dr. Laura Schlessinger, 2002.
Analysis of the media attention Dr. Lauara Schlessinger receives and the controversy it generates, and discussion of her views on homosexuality.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 62.95
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The following is an essay and analysis of the media attention which surrounds Dr. Laura Schlessinger . Examined first, is the news coverage which she has been receiving, and in turn, why it is controversial. Second, the focus of this discussion is turned toward the goal and aim of 'deconstructing' Dr. Laura Schlessinger . To this end, a number of secondary sources are raised and analyzed toward the end of understanding where this 'perspective' comes from, and in turn, some of the more glaring limitations of her position on homosexuality. This paper argues that this is a form of prejudice which is not substantiated by 'science', and conversely, this paper demonstrates that, in contrast to Canada's inching progress in terms of politically acknowledging same sex relations, Dr. Laura Schlessinger represents a regressive rather than a forward thinking or progressive means of thinking - that is, within a 'liberal' or 'egalitarian' framework.
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Deconstructing Virtual Machines, 2005.
This paper is a research project analyzing the lookaside buffer, which the author calls "Sackbut," deconstructing virtual machines.
1,640 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper explains the hypotheses of this project, which are: (1) Little can be done to impact a solution's floppy disk speed, (2) SCSI disks no longer affect performance, and (3) much can be done to affect a system's 10th-percentile instruction rate. The author reports, running "Sackbut" on commodity operating systems, such as LeOS and Minix, the experiments proved that exo-kernelizing the saturated online algorithms was more effective than monitoring them. This paper concludes that the author's system sets a precedent for the visualization of robots, and it is expected that cryptographers will improve on Sackbut for years to come. Tables.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Reliable Communication
Implementation
Results and Analysis
Hardware and Software Configuration
Experimental Results
Related Work
Conclusion
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"Contrarily, this solution is fraught with difficulty, largely due to digital-to-analog converters. Predictably, Sackbut constructs fiber-optic cables. Existing constant-time and classical heuristics use extensible technology to develop the intuitive unification of the partition table and the Turing machine. We view steganography as following a cycle of four phases: synthesis, construction, storage, and emulation. Such a hypothesis is entirely an unfortunate mission but has ample historical precedence. The basic tenet of this solution is the important unification of linked lists and A* search. Combined with the Ethernet, such a claim constructs an analysis of the transistor."
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Deconstructing Gender, 2006.
An analysis of the theme of deconstructing gender in Virginia Woolf's "Orlando" and Jeanette Winterson's "Written on the Body".
2,269 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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Through a reading of Virginia Woolf's "Orlando" and Jeanette Winterson's "Written on the Body", this paper examines androgyny as a gender position. It looks at how both authors transcend the concepts of gender as opposites of the spectrum and how they bend gender or, 'ungender' gender, with their works.
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"In Orlando Virginia Woolf transcends the concept of gender as opposites of the spectrum. Published in 1928, the same year as The Well of Loneliness, when homosexuality was still taboo and the word androgyny did not yet exist (and an androgynous person was called a hermaphrodite who is a person with both female and male genitalia). the novel was dedicated to Woolf's lover Vita Sackville-West. The novel is the biography of an English aristocratic poet in the 16th century, who becomes the favourite of Elizabeth I. Orlando miraculously changes into a woman and Lady Orlando continues down the centuries in her stately home in Kent. It centres around Orlando's search for her/his (sexual?) identity and fulfillment and it is an escape from fixed gender identity. "
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Dr. Ruth Westheimer's "Dr. Ruth's Guide for Married Lovers", 2006.
A summary and review of Dr. Ruth Westheimer's book about sex and gender.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper briefly summarizes and positively reviews Dr. Ruth Westheimer's book, "Dr. Ruth's Guide for Married Lovers", explaining that the book, while quite humorous at times, also unveils several fallacies about sex, explains the differences in the sexual drives in men and women, explains why the sexual drives differ, and offers suggestions on how individuals can improve their sex lives.
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"In the next few chapters, Dr. Ruth discusses sexual fantasies, and honeymoons. Dr. Ruth believes fantasies are good, and healthy, allow for a person's mind to escape during sex, and helps individuals to relax and enjoy themselves. She then discusses honeymoons, but curiously, only honeymoons for those who are still virgins. She claims there are a good deal of married couples who are virgins when they get married, but it seems more likely, that there are a greater number of non-virgins. However, the chapter is helpful, for both virgins and non-virgins. She discusses the expectancies and problems with new relationships. The man may be overly excited, and the woman may have difficulty getting excited. She suggests patience and understanding from both sides, and reminds the reader, that sex does not have to hurt. Then in a humorous, but also shameless plug of her book, Dr. Ruth suggests giving, Dr. Ruths Guide for Married Lovers, to a newly married couple as the perfect wedding gift."
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Deconstructing Racial Essentialism, 2008.
This paper addresses the question of how to define race.
5,023 words (approx. 20.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 126.95
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This paper discusses the age old question regarding what constitutes racial identity. The paper relates that the theory that there is something inherent within each race that makes them vary from one another whether biologically, psychologically, was a truth that permeated the discourse of racial identity of both Black and White intellects. The paper then goes on to examine the emersion of anti-essentialist critique of essentialism, and more specifically how the debate between the two sides relate to the Black Power nationalist movement of the 1960s and its attempt to make a new cultural identity for the Black community of interests in America. The paper argues that the performative nature of Black Nationalism is a testimony against the very essentialist claims that it is built upon and that its heavy reliance on rhetoric and language demonstrates that like language, racial identity is indeed a social and historical creation.
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"The argument over what constitutes racial identity is one that spans centuries, continents, and (as it is a debate that is still being occurring between critical race theorists, political activists, and artists) disciplines. The theory that there is something inherent within each race that makes them vary from one another whether biologically, psychologically, was a truth that permeated the discourse of racial identity of both Black and White intellects. This paper is concerned with the emersion of anti-essentialist critique of essentialism, and more specifically how the debate between the two sides relate to the Black Power nationalist movement of the 1960s and its attempt to make a new cultural identity for the Black community of interests in America. While the Black Power movement was an endeavor to empower and politically mobilize a disenfranchised group of society, its politics, rooted in racial essentialism, became more about racial performativity than political policy. The Black Nationalist movement was about controlling a style, an appearance, and more significantly a language rooted in performance (particularly poetry) that was believed would mobilize the otherwise stationary black subject. The performative nature of the Black Nationalist Movement became difficult in that racial identity came to be closely linked to political agency for it was assumed that the language of the political activist could transform the Black masses because of racial essentialism. However, it is my argument that the performative nature of Black Nationalism is a testimony against the very essentialist claims that it is built upon and that its heavy reliance on rhetoric and language demonstrates that like language, racial identity is indeed a social and historical creation
"The main question at the heart of the discussion between racial essentialists and anti-essentialists is an obvious one: how does one define race? According to W. E. B. Du Bois "It is a vast family of human beings, generally of common blood and language, always of common history, traditions and impulses who are [...] striving together for the accomplishment of certain [...] ideals of life." (Bracey Jr. 252-53). This depiction of race as "family" is one that runs throughout essentialist discourse which, coupled with the imagery of common blood, emphasizes the idea of biological sameness. Paul Gilroy, a post modernist writer, critiques this definition of race as family as an "[...] absolutist approach to "race" and ethnicity which animated black nationalism during the sixties but which [...] has also failed when faced with the need to make sense of the increasingly distinct forms of black culture produced from different diaspora populations" (Gilroy, 98). According to Gilroy, the essentialist view of race as a family does not account for the various, differing ways in which populations involved in the Diaspora have manufactured culture."
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Dr. Death, 2004.
A discussion about Dr Kevorkian, also known as Dr. Death, who helped several patients to die through physician-assisted suicide.
1,385 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper discusses the moral and ethical issues of physician-assisted suicide by examining the case of Dr. Kevorkian. It discusses whether his acts were criminal or moral and whether the entire issue of euthanasia should be allowed in the medical profession.
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"Dr Kevorkian is known as Dr. Death. (Vonnegut, 1999) This benevolent, unassuming medic made it his lifelong ambition to allow those suffering from terminal disease to die with dignity. Dr. Kevorkian's role was limited to a point; the afflicted person administered the drugs themselves. But then in a demonstration of brazenness, on National TV, Dr. Kevorkian administered the drug to a patient himself. Dr. Death was convicted of first-degree murder and is now confined to a life sentences in a prison in Michigan."
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Christopher Marlowe's "The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus", 2002.
Analysis of the character of Dr. Faustus in Chrisopher Marlowe's play "The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus" and its theme of damnation.
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Pride, anger, avarice, gluttony, sloth, lust, and envy all manifest themselves in Dr. Faustus throughout the play. Not only do they manifest themselves within the psychological understanding of the play, but the seven deadly sins also appear as characters in the plot. Through his use of the seven deadly sins, then, Marlowe is demonstrating the path to damnation in relation to the developing Christian theology of his day.
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Dr. Kevorkian, 2004.
An analysis of the life and family heritage of Dr. Jack Kevorkian, otherwise known as Dr. Death.
910 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper discusses the rise and fall of Dr. Jack Kevorkian and traces it primarily to two factors: His familial heritage and the condition of being the child of a Holocaust survivor. The paper explores the family issue that combined medicine, a family profession in which Kevorkian was interested, as well as a macabre genre of medicine. The paper examines the psychology of Holocaust survivor children, explaining that this also presents a template on which Kevorkian could construct a helping role that nonetheless offered opportunities to indulge his narcissism.
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"Dr. Jack Kevorkian, also called Dr. Death in the popular press, has lived a life outside the normal bounds of society. Some might call him a hero; others might call him a psychopath. The truth is, of course, that a variety of factors shaped his actions, none of which automatically lead to heroics or psychopathology. In looking at the circumstances of Dr. Kevorkian's early life and family heritage, however, it is not difficult to understand how he embarked on his quest to change the way America looks at and deals with death, particularly death chosen by an individual for himself or herself."
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Laura and "The Glass Menagerie", 2002.
The purpose of this paper is to introduce and discuss the character of Laura in "The Glass Menagerie," by Tennessee Williams.
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper analyzes the lead character, Laura. It draws metaphoric comparisons between Laura and her collection of glass animals. Laura is portrayed as a relatively silent character, with the least lines in the play, however she is the only family member who is capable of keeping the family together.
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"The menagerie and Laura are symbolic of each other. Laura loves the delicate glass ornaments, and they are fragile, just like she is. The unicorn loses its horn, and is now less than perfect, just like Laura and her handicap. She is also just as odd as a unicorn, which is a mythical creature, and Laura is just as unusual and odd."
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Dr. Ossian Sweet, 2007.
This paper provides an opening statement for the defendant in the case of Dr. Ossian Sweet.
909 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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In this article, the writer provides an opening statement in defense of the actions of African-American Dr. Ossian Sweet. The writer explains that Dr. Sweet, a law-abiding citizen, was faced with open hostility from members of racist organizations like the Klu Klux Klan, who barraged the Sweet family with threats almost as soon as the family arrived in Detroit. The writer describes how throngs of hostile Whites mobbed his house one night, throwing stones. The writer raises the issue of self defense and notes that we live in a divided world, in a divided city where many people fear losing their jobs and thus perhaps are more apt to fear people who are different. The writer concludes by asking the jury to honor their duties to the law and to simple humanity, and to imagine themselves in Dr. Sweet's shoes.
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"Sweet was the grandson of lawbreakers--yes, run-away slaves, people for whom it was criminal to be free, people to whom this land should bow down and apologize for deferring the dream of freedom for yet another generation. Like his parents, Ossian Sweet believed that if only he worked hard, the American dream of success might be his, and that he might live free and proud, safe and secure in his own home. What more could any father want?"
"Sweet left the hated South, a Florida of lynchings and Jim Crow, and fled northward, as so many African-American have done, in search of greater opportunities. He dreamed and achieved the ultimate American dream of home ownership. But cruelly, in the Promised Land of the North, right here, in Detroit, he found only violence. Members of racist organizations like the Klu Klux Klan barraged the Sweet family with threats almost as soon as the family arrived."
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The Leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 2000.
A discussion of the different leadership styles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as the obstacles he faced.
1,540 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 14 sources, $ 50.95
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The purpose of this paper is to discuss the different leadership styles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Also included, is a discussion of the obstacles Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. faced while diagnosing civil rights issues and implementing leadership strategies in the 1960s. The researcher also examines leadership in modern organizations juxtaposed with the Dr. Martin Luther King's leadership.
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Dr. Dobson vs. Erik Erikson, 2000.
A comparison of the beliefs and ideas as presented by Dr. James Dobson and Erik Erikson.
2,285 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper discusses how Dr. James Dobson and Psychologist Erik Erikson both have interesting views concerning the states that a child goes through and the discipline needed to successfully endure each one. It looks at how Dr. Dobson's views mostly concern disciplining your child. In comparison, it examines how Erik Erikson, doesn't stress this in child development and how it is evident that the stages described by him coincide with the amount and type of discipline suggested by Dr. Dobson. The first five stages of his psychosocial stages of development are between birth and nineteen years, roughly the childhood and adolescent years that will need the most discipline by the parents.
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Stage One: Trust versus Mistrust
Stage Two: Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt
Stage Three: Initiative versus Guilt
Stage Four: Industry versus Inferiority
Stage Five: Identity versus Role Confusion
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"Dr. James Dobson and Psychologist Erik Erikson both have interesting views concerning the sates that a child goes through and the discipline needed to successfully endure each one. Dr. Dobson's views mostly concern disciplining your child. Although another psychologist, Erik Erikson, doesn't stress this in child development, it is evident that the stages described by him coincide with the amount and type of discipline suggested by Dr. Dobson. The first five stages of his Psychosocial Stages of Development are between birth and nineteen years, roughly the childhood and adolescent years that will need the most discipline by the parents."
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Deconstruction of Business Ethics, 2006.
This paper discusses the deconstruction of business ethics to enhance morality and justice.
2,730 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper explains that, because they are finding that it makes good business sense, corporations of today, regardless of size, have transcended their traditional functions from merely being an economic configuration to become both a political and social unit as well. The author points out that deconstruction theory is useful for raising issues of justice, responsibility and fair treatment in business and management because it (1) questions the boundaries that determine who is the proper subjects of justice or to whom justice is owed, (2) demands responsibility without limits, (3) requires addressing the "Other" in the language of that "Other" and (4) is opposed to all forms of totalitarianism. The paper applies the theories of deconstruction and reconstruction to a variety of sexual political issues, such as pregnant employees and childcare, as applied to a wide range of policies within the management of the organization and their relationship to government intervention.
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Introduction
Organization Theory
Deconstruction
Gendered Characterization
Reconstruction
Government Intervention
Conclusion
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"This is where deconstruction comes in. The word "deconstruction" was first popularized by French philosopher Jacques Derrida. It denotes undoing something that has been constructed in perfect order but gradually loses its desirability because of time and circumstance. It is not the same as reconstruction, which means building an entirely new structure or fortifying the old. In the present-day point of view, deconstruction is the key by which to change the perceptions and attitudes of business management that often impinge on the interest and long-term welfare of individuals."
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Laura Wingfield, 2002.
A character analysis of Laura Wingfield from Tennessee Williams' play "The Glass Menagerie."
1,067 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper shows that in "The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams, symbolism is used to describe the character development of Laura Wingfield. It describes how the use of symbolism in this play reveals deeper aspects of Laura?s persona and her relationships with the outside world. The symbols that describe Laura?s development through "The Glass Menagerie" include the fire escape, the glass menagerie and the unicorn.
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"Fire escapes are typically used as a means of escaping danger such as a fire. That is, people use the fire escape as a way out of a dangerous or unwanted situation. In contrast, Laura used the fire escape as a means of connecting to the outside world. Because Laura is an extremely shy girl, she is more comfortable staying at home attentively caring for her glass menagerie and playing her victrola. By staying in her safe world, she is able to deny the realities of the outer world such as marriage or career. For example, Jim, the gentleman caller, symbolizes the outside world. It is symbolic that Laura does not want to open the door when Jim arrives. She does not want the outside world coming into the safe world she created in her apartment. She even becomes sick with the thought of opening the door and allowing Jim into her home."
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"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", 2002.
Outlines the case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as a cautionary tale.
1,687 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper provides a synopsis and analysis of the classic horror story, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". The paper suggests that the main theme throughout the story is that of fear and that this theme manifests itself in the character of Dr. Jekyll. The paper focuses on the different facets of Dr. Jekyll's fear and concludes with a short discussion on what may be learned from reading the story.
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"Novels or films often have several themes running simultaneously together, and authors or directors often highlight more than one theme so that they can portray a maximum amount of their thoughts to the reader. There are certain writers who portray these themes in almost all their novels, and thus earn a reputation for using them. The introduction and use of a theme often depends on the experiences of these people and their ability to put these experiences into words. In putting some of these themes into words, addition of other themes is often unavoidable (Nabokov, pp184). In Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde one may say that the main theme is that of fear, but along with it this there are others too. However, it is better to focus on the theme of fear because it seems to be the main one and the most important one in the character of Dr. Jekyll."
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