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Desire and Belonging in Caryl Phillips' "Crossing the River", 2000.
An analysis of the effects of the African diaspora, generally and in relation to the novel.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 1 source, $ 70.95
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This paper discusses the issues raised in Caryl Phillips' novel "Crossing the River", i.e. the common desires of love, acceptance and belonging which the black people of the African Diaspora still face, even though they are no longer slaves. The themes are looked at generally and in relation to the novel.
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"In the novel?s prologue, Phillips presents the reader with the problems of the African diaspora through the voice of a universal father to the book?s characters. In desperation this father sells his children, representing two hundred and fifty years of blacks torn from Africa. He explains to his children that now, ?there is no return?.You are beyond. Broken-off, like limbs from a tree. But not lost, for you carry within your bodies the seeds of new trees. Sinking your hopeful roots into difficult soil? (2). Phillips?s metaphor between black people torn from Africa and broken-off branches of trees is important because it serves to clearly explain the father?s beliefs about the role of his sold children. These children can never reattach themselves to their homeland; once a branch has been severed, it cannot be put back on."
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Desire and Belonging in Caryl Phillips's "Crossing the River", 2000.
A look at the effects of the African diaspora.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 1 source, $ 70.95
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This paper takes a look at the African-American experience starting from slavery and extending through American history to World War II. The paper also discusses the attempts by African-Americans to "belong" to American society, especially through religion.
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"In Crossing the River, Caryl Phillips?s construction of desire plays a key role to his depiction of the African diaspora. In his novel, common desires ? to find love, acceptance, and belonging - tie together the experiences of generations of black people torn from Africa without new places to consider home or new people to consider family. Phillips uses their desires to show that freedom from slavery has only been part of black men and women?s fight. Once free, these men and women are rejected by white societies and left with nowhere to turn. Thus, through his representations of this common desire, Phillips puts a focus on a less clear cut problem than slavery or freedom, one that has faced and is still facing black people: that of belonging. His novel serves to urge displaced people to recognize this desire to belong and to be accepted, and, instead of giving up, to always struggle through hardships to try to fulfill it. "
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Matsushita - Phillips Case Study, 2008.
A comparison of the operation of two electronic companies: Matsushita from Japan and Phillips from Holland.
3,202 words (approx. 12.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 92.95
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The paper opens with a background of the Matsushita and Phillips companies and then discusses their operations. Among other points, the paper compares and, the main events in both companies, strategic plans, opportunities and threats. The paper performs a Port five forces analysis, a SWOT analysis and a PEST analysis on both companies.
Outline:
Key events Matsushita
Key events Phillips
Comparison key events
Value Chain Matsushita
Value Chain Phillips
Porter 5 forces analysis for Matsushita
Porter 5 forces analysis for Phillips
PEST Matsushita
PEST Phillips
Strategic plan for Matsushita and Phillips
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"Initially, Matsushita had trade barriers imposed by WTO, but once trade liberalization occurred, those were removed and Asian firms found it easier to serve the American and European markets. Proprietary product differences were created fast after industry innovators, such as Phillips released an innovation. The distribution activity posed problems and exerted negative pressure on the Japanese company that had to sell its products through own shops. After reaching a considerable size, Matsushita operated its production activity with large economies of scale and there were not many the Asian companies that achieved that."
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Kevin Phillips's "Wealth and Democracy", 2004.
Presents a summary and review of Phillips's book on wealth in the United States.
2,069 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 65.95
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This is a positive review of Kevin Phillips's account of the history and evolution of wealth in the United States. The paper looks at historical figures that Phillips admires most, Phillips's ideas about income disparity and the concentration of wealth in the hands of few, the interface between politics and economics, and how Phillips handles the history of the economic development of the United States.
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"Phillips shows his unabashed admiration for political and economic progressives, including Teddy Roosevelt and Ralph Nader. Although he asserts his Republican background early in the text, Phillips ascribes more to the classical vision of Republicans like Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. These fine presidents endeavored to curb the unhealthy cancerous growth of American corporations. The seeds for economic inequality and political disenfranchisement were planted centuries ago; despite the measures proposed and enacted by progressive politicians in the past, the problems and its side-effects still remain. Remarkably, Phillips notes that many of the most outspoken and successful reformers were wealthy: Teddy Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, and FDR. This does not, as some suggest, reflect class warfare, but rather an ideological one."
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Israel's Crossing of the Red Sea, 2002.
An overview of the biblical story of the crossing of the Red Sea and the settlement of Canaan.
4,400 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 13 sources, $ 160.95
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This paper is on the Israelite's crossing the Red Sea. It explains the crossing of the Red Sea, conquest and settlement of Canaan, Moses and Exodus.
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Global Crossing, 2005.
A discussion of the collapse of Global Crossing, a company interlinked with Enron.
1,878 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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The Global Crossing case is only one of many recent instances of corporations conning investors by pretending to be more financially strong than they are and then cheating those same investors by going bankrupt and leaving the investors out in the cold. This paper discusses how Global Crossing was linked to Enron and provides an analysis of the events leading up to the fold.
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"Within the last few years, a number of ethical lapses have been revealed as various large companies have failed, showing that they have been using creative accounting methods to bolster a weak balance sheet. Global Crossing is one such company, raising questions about accounting practices and the lengths to which some company managers will go to create the illusion of success in the hope of attracting investment and fostering actual success to succeed the illusion. One result is a large number of burned investors, leading to increased demand for new standards and for law enforcement action to prevent the problem from recurring."
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware", 2005.
An analysis of "Washington Crossing the Delaware", painted by Leutze.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper analyzes of Leutze's painting, "Washington Crossing the Delaware". It looks at the painting through different means, such as line, space, texture, color and overall composition. The paper describes the painting as historical in nature, detailing the Washington's involvement in the American Revolution, as well as an effective painting utilizing space, color and the emotions of the period.
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"Washington Crossing the Delaware: A Formal Analysis Emmanuel Gottlieb Leutze painted Washington Crossing the Delaware in 1851, which is now on exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the American Wing. It is an oil painting on canvas, and is a fairly large piece, 12 2/5 x 21 1/4. The painting is historical in theme, detailing the moment that General George Washington guided American revolutionary forces across the Delaware River for a surprise attack the day after Christmas in the year 1776. The history painting shows Washington and troops in a boat, crossing the river. Washington and the American flag play a central role in the piece about the Battle of Trenton. "
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Nathan Phillips Square Research Proposal, 2008.
A research proposal regarding the re-design and renovation of Nathan Phillips Square of Toronto's City Hall.
1,940 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper represents a proposal for research concerning issues to be addressed in the current re-design process for Nathan Phillips Square, the setting for Toronto's City Hall and an iconic work of modern urban architecture. The paper points out that this redesign process is in response to a consensus that has been reached by city politicians and leading civic officials that the existing design of the square was not only flawed in its multiple revisions over time since the original construction, but also no longer reflects the urban vision of 21st century Toronto. The paper concludes that qualitative research methods used to gain insights into the views of neighbours of the space towards the redesign project would be invaluable in determining who would be likely users of the space, how should it operate within the Toronto community, and the most important design elements of the project.
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Introduction
Literature Review
Methods
Conclusion
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"It is clear that in carrying out this research into the redesign of Nathan Phillips Square it would be necessary to consult with a diverse range of stakeholders. One major insight from the literature review is that often one research method is inadequate to fully explore all of the issues involved in a project as complex and politically and socially sensitive as the redesign of Toronto's icon Nathan Phillips Square. Three methods would be particularly effective given the nature of the project: ethnographic/participant analysis, qualitative interviewing, and focus groups."
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" Washington Crossing the Delaware", 2002.
A review of the famous painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper analyzes Emanuel Leutze's 1851 painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware". The artwork is examined in terms of the subject chosen and how the artist used light, color, form, mood and symbolism to recreate the historic event on canvas.
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"Migrant Women: Crossing Boundaries and Changing Identities", 2005.
A review of the book "Migrant Women: Crossing Boundaries and Changing Identities" by Gina Buijs.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper comments on the introduction written by Gina Buijs to the book "Migrant Women: Crossing Boundaries and Changing Identities" and specifically on the subject of gender differences among migrants showing that the different experiences of women have been ignored and that this new research means to correct this failure, noting some of the different ways women experience migration.
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"Gina Buijs in the Introduction to the book Migrant Women: Crossing Boundaries and Changing Identities, makes several comments about how discussions of migration leave women out of the equation or only include them as dependents of the males. This is clearly an overstatement, for much of the discussion of migration simply refers to the number of people migrating and does not make any distinction for gender or even age. Buijs's discussion is actually more focused than this and refers to the women featured in the book that follows, and for that particular population her comments have resonance. When extended to the entire world of migrants, though, many of her comments are questionable."
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Phillips II, 2002.
A paper on the reign of Phillips II, the Macedonian King.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper on Philips II, King of Macedonia, focuses on how Philip II expanded the Macedonian empire. This paper provides a brief background of Philip II, starting from before he inherited the thrown. This paper highlights how the Macedonian leader entered Athens and conquered it, using tactics and strategy. The paper also offers a brief account of all the battles fought by Philip II?s army and how he played a great role in the evolution of his battalion.
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"One of the greatest empires of the world ever formed, The Macedonian Empire lasted for 36 years, beginning with the accession of the throne by Philip II in 359 BC and ending with the death of his son, Alexander the Great in 323 BC. During the rule of these two eminent leaders, Macedonia rearranged its position on the world map. Before the reign of Philip II, many kings had ruled Macedonia namely, Argej, Filip I, Aerop, Alketa, Aminta, Aleksandar II, Perdika II and Arhelaj. Before Philip II, Macedonia had great enmity with Persia and some of the Greek states, among which Athens was the most prominent."
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Truth and Belonging: The Necessity of a Psychological Home, 2002.
The essay compares "Oedipus Rex" and "The Ecstasy of Rita Joe", looking at the tragedy of being without a home.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the psychological stress placed upon the main characters in both Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex" and George Ryga's "The Ecstacy of Rita Joe". The author examines the root of their stress: having no true place to call home, and no true sense of belonging.
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"Humans need a place where they are comfortable and where they know they belong. The absence of this sanctuary causes severe psychological stress. For Rita and
Oedipus, the tragedy of their lives is this absence. Unable to find their sanctuary, they lead lives beset with confusion. In an attempt to find their home, they searched endlessly for the truth. The real tragedy is that there was no home to find. They were isolated wanderers. Wherever they went, their feet hurt."
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"Gemcrack" by Jayne Anne Phillips, 2005.
The use of symbolism as a method of uniting structure in short stories, especially experimental fiction.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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This is a paper exploring the author?s use of connected symbols?feet, ankles, shoes, and hooves?in a short story formed of vignettes, or flashes. The story examined is ?Gemcrack?, from Jayne Anne Phillips's, ?Black Tickets.?
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"Jayne Anne Phillip?s linked stories in Black Tickets range in length from flash that covers a few paragraphs to full-length pieces spanning some twenty pages. However, some of these longer pieces are themselves made up of linked flashes, which split the story into segments, jumpcutting from one character or time frame to another. ?Gemcrack,? the final story in the book, is a good example of a longer piece fashioned from short first-person sections. Rather than causing confusion, navigation and interpretation of meaning is straightforward; each section is securely fastened to both its predecessor and its successor by masterful implementation of symbols."
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Belonging To A Group, 2007.
This paper explores the psychology of group formation.
1,779 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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The paper discusses how the group-belonging mentality can quickly override individualism in nearly any social form. The paper presents a review of the Robber's Cave experiment and how it applies to current social theory relating to the behavior of individuals and groups. The paper discusses the intergroup contact theory and shows how groups can cause shifts in individual behavior that have both positive and negative outcomes.
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"Many studies have demonstrated that when an individual becomes part of a group, if the demands of the group are uniformity of action and thought, then the individual tends to suborn itself to that group, even if the rules aren't written, established, or even understood. One landmark study of this kind of behavior shift, of the quick loss of identity and typical behavior patterns to that of the group, was the Robber's Cave Experiment. Performed in the mid 1950's, a group of homogenous 11-year olds were placed in opposing summer camps and observed while their otherwise typical and self-controlling behavior declined into a state of near animalism in terms of aggression and near violence."
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Defining Difference and Belonging- an Ethnography of Punk Rock, 2001.
This paper is a central Florida-based ethnography on the Punk Rock phenomenon.
7,650 words (approx. 30.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 167.95
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This paper explores the world of punk rock in central Florida. Various interviews conducted by the author are reconstructed in the paper to tease out different definitions of what the scene means to various people and age groups in this area. It also looks at a history of punk rock from its heyday in the 1970s, in Great Britain, and how its themes of belonging and acceptance still translates to some of today's youth in the 1990s.
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"Belonging, acceptance, and repor are a major part of punk to most individuals I interviewed; however, it was by far not the only response I received. A second view, given to me by S, a worker at Sound Idea, was that one of the most appealing aspects of punk was the energy within the scene. This section focuses on that overlying energy in punk. Punk music is loud, fast, and aggressive. Shows as Sound Idea were highly participatory- audience and band members alike ran, circle pitted, and danced across as large of a space as they could seem to niche out of the crowd. Many shows were high energy and physically taxing. However, this energy was focused, and what S was more generally referring to, I believe, is the hands on approach that seems to proliferate so many punk scenes."
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