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Differences Between Italian and American Diets, 2002. An examination and comparison of diets and eating habits of Americans vs. Italians. 742 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 26.95 »
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Abstract This paper presents a description of both Italian and American cuisines and shows what is at the root between those differences and between the people who live on each diet. It defines American food as fast, convenience foods, while Italian meals are slower prepared and more nutritious. The health benefits and risks of each form of diet is discussed.
From the Paper "There are noticeable differences in the diets of people from different countries, even between those of a similar geographic area. One has only to compare Italian to French cuisine to see that though both share parts of the same landmass, both nations have very differently evolved diets, cooking styles, and kitchen staples. The European attitude toward food, however, is quite unified. Europeans generally enjoy their food for the visceral effects, the beauty and simplicity (or complexity) of the food, and treat it with respect. Americans, on the other hand, have a very different attitude toward food. American culture is based upon speed and convenience. Where once home-cooks prepared complex, multi-course meals for the entire family to savor and enjoy together, now the American household dinner is more often than not divided between the separate eating times of the family members, prepared with a minimum of from-scratch ingredients, and relies heavily upon pre-prepared frozen, canned, and other food items. Because of this, speed and efficiency are the hallmark of the American diet."
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Media?s Influence on Americans' Diet, 2002. A paper which explores the extent of the media's role on Americans' eating habits. 1,160 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 39.95 »
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Abstract A paper which explores how the media contributes to the bad eating habits of the American people. It examines issues such as advertising, projection of the "cool" or perfect image, targeting of children, dental problems and health issues. The paper also discusses ways in which the media can be used to deliver positive and educational messages.
From the Paper "Children are an easy and promising market. According to MediaQuotient research, an American child watches TV for 25 hours a week; some of the children have television set in their bedroom, where they can spend time relaxing in bed watching their favorite cartoon with an ice cream gallon in hand. Families also often have their television on during meals, as 18% of the participants say always, 22% say often, and 26% do it sometimes, showing that much of the time they are exposed to TV shows and commercials."
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The Decline of the American Diet, 2007. A review of the issues presented in three books; "The Food Revolution" by John Robbins, "Fast Food Nation" by Eric Schlosser and "Genetically Engineered Food" by Teitel/Wilson. 5,127 words (approx. 20.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 128.95 »
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Abstract The paper explores the problems facing America in terms of poor nutrition, widespread obesity, inhumane treatment of animals and the growing corporate influence on what Americans eat and how their lives are affected. The paper looks at the three books and discusses how the enormous influence on American political institutions by corporations and money must be eradicated and advertising must be banned from marketing unhealthy food to children. The paper supports the old-fashioned healthy family meal in the evening with parents discussing important issues with their children. The paper contends that these health issues must be addressed soon.
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Introduction
Fast Food Nation (summary) - Schlosser
Question for Author Schlosser
The Food Revolution (summary) - Robbins
Question for Author Robbins
Genetically Engineered Food (summary) Teitel / Wilson
Question for Authors Teitel / Wilson
Concluding Remarks
From the Paper "The subtitle of Schlosser's book is "The Dark Side of the All-American Meal," and one doesn't have to read very far to see that "dark side." On page 3 of the Introduction, readers learn that Americans spend more on fast food - which the book goes to great lengths to document as a highly unhealthy substitute for truly nutritious meals - than "higher education, personal computers, computer software, or new cars." In fact, Schlosser goes on, Americans shell out more money for fast food than music CDs, magazines, newspapers, videos, books and movies "combined." That's a large amount of money; in fact, in the year 2,000, the author says, Americans spent $110 on fast food, up from $6 billion in 1970."
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Fad Diets, 2004. An examination of the effect of fad diets on heart disease. 1,528 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95 »
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Abstract This work briefly discusses the effects of fad diets on heart disease. Low-carbohydrate diets or all protein diets, such as the Atkins diet, are addressed, as their recent popularity among dieters is significant. The paper also analyzes diets that remove a great deal of fat from the diet, all carbohydrate diets, and combination protein and carbohydrate diets. The paper focuses on the cardiovascular reaction to these diets.
From the Paper "Within this small body if knowledge there are many conjectures about the lack of long-term results associated with fad diets such as the low-carbohydrate, high protein diets other than by those who profess that they work as a rout that seriously contradicts the view of many health care professionals, including doctors and nutrition specialists. These professionals obviously demonstrate a marked level of disregard for fad diets of any kind as they often do not represent a diet that offers the individual a balanced selection of food. Yet, those with the most the say contradict the all protein diets as the potentially most damaging to the body. "You will lose weight in the first week on these diets, but past that, they lack essential nutrients, and it is an unbalanced way of eating. It lacks fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Eating high-fat and high-cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease and tests the kidneys." (Goff 1)"
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Brains and Sex Differences, 2007. This article analyzes the article "The Difference" by Ann Moir and David Jessel, that argues that there are differences between the brains of women and men. 1,457 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 48.95 »
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Abstract In this essay, the writer provides a critique of Ann Moir and David Jessel's article, which is provocatively entitled "The Differences". The writer notes that the differences to which these two authors allude are the differences that they claim exist between women's and men's brains. The writer points out that according to Moir and Jessel, it is an irrefutable scientific fact that women's and men's brains differ substantially, and moreover that this is reflected in their vastly different aptitudes, interests and abilities. The writer discusses that the authors take issue with what they clearly see as a politically correct vogue of denying that such differences exist, and urge readers to simply accept the differences as a fact of biology. The writer maintains that in so doing, they implicitly attempt to negate much of the work done by feminists to date, and arguably contribute to the backlash against feminism.
From the Paper "In addition, given the misogyny that lurks just below the surface of this article, it is hard to believe that the authors did not have the deliberate intent of countering the feminist movement. The misogyny is evidenced for example by the fact that Gustave Le Bon's statement that many women's brains are closer in size to those of gorillas than those of men is quoted without censure, indeed, with tacit approval, as the authors then immediately go on to imply that we are in a devastating social revolution due to the fact that women are stupidly refusing to accept their inferiority. And the fact that one of the authors is a woman should not distract us from the charge of misogyny - sadly, the ranks of women also have their share of Uncle Tom's."
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Cultural Differences and Workplace Behavior, 2002. An examination of the differences between French/European and Arab cultures and how these cultural differences carry over into the workplace. 2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 17 sources, $ 87.95 »
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Abstract Examines differences between French/European & Arab cultures & how these cultural differences carry over into the workplace. Cites culture-specific dynamics & customs. Cultural roles. Status of women in Arab cultures. Class stratification in France. Workplace management in context of a global economy.
From the Paper "This research will examine differences between the Arab and French cultures in relation to how these differences might affect behavior in the workplace. An overview of cultural differences germane to workplace dynamics will be discussed as well as the effect of such differences on organizational behavior and on the behavior of individual actors within an organization, chiefly in European work situations.
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The importance of cultural difference to workplace dynamics looms large when it is understood that as of the third-millennial period "the conduct of business is increasingly global.". Major multinational corporations (MNCs), such as IBM, that are based in one country do not necessarily receive the bulk of income and earnings from their home country but from overseas. Meanwhile, the..."
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Diets In Vogue, 2002. An analysis of the dieting phenomenon evident in American teenage lives. 1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 62.95 »
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Abstract A study of diets in the American teenagers life and society, looking at the effect and results.
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Italian Fascism, Nazism and Francoism, 2008. A discussion of the similarities and differences between Italian fascism, Nazism and Franco-ism. 3,117 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 90.95 »
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Abstract The paper provides a review of the literature concerning Italian fascism, Nazism and Franco-ism. The paper shows how despite minor differences, all three of these ideologies were totalitarian in nature. The paper discusses how Italian fascism, Nazism and Franco-ism were merely various brands of dictatorships that attempted to unjustly enrich a select few at the enormous expense of the rest of humanity.
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From the Paper "When Americans think of evil people today, Osama bin Laden and his cohorts come to mind of course, but other all-time favorites include Mussolini and Hitler who many suggest were among the most genocidal men in history. The different offshoots of totalitarianism that emerged during the early 20th century and were refined during the crucible of World War II suggest that Mussolini and Hitler shared many of the same fundamental views, just as General Francisco Franco's particular brand of authoritarianism also contained some of these ideological elements. Although Italian Fascism, Nazism and Francoism shared some similarities in their respective ideologies, there were some discernible differences as well. "
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Cognitive Differences Between Men and Women, 2005. Examines the theory that men and women think differently from one another. 980 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95 »
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Abstract While external physical differences of men and women are largely accepted throughout contemporary society, more inward differences are often hotly contested. One of the most often studied of these differences surrounds the ways that the respective genders think. This paper examines research which delves into these differences. The paper concludes that ultimately, regardless of the ways that men and women think differently, and regardless of the reasons for these differences, society must examine the philosophical implications of the differences and decide whether it is worth the effort to minimize the impact that the differences have on gender roles across greater society.
From the Paper "Still, while it is obvious that there are differences in the ways that men and women think, questions also remain about which factors attribute to these differences. Some researchers indicate that these differences are due to nature, while others blame education, and still others are convinced that the differences are the result of free choice."
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Behavioral Differences Of Boys And Girls, 2002. Review of the article "The Other Difference Between Boys and Girls" and its premise that social equality of the sexes can only be achieved through recognition of gender differences. 650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95 »
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Abstract Richard M Restak in his article "The Other Difference Between Boys and Girls" examines some of those stereotypes and demonstrates that differences in behavioral performance of boys and girls are determined by brain functioning. He intends to reverse conventional wisdom about discrimination based on sex, and pursues his analysis with the assumption that "social equality for men and women really depends on recognizing these differences in brain behavior"
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Differences in Educational Attainment among Racial Groups, 2006. Considers the controversial highly controversial topic concerning differences in educational attainment among racial groups. 1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 13 sources, $ 53.95 »
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Abstract It has become problematic to discuss differences between race groups, due to sensitivity to the possibility of being deemed racist. This is particularly true when it comes to the sensitive area of educational attainment. This paper argues that simply commenting on differences does not necessarily mean that one is racist, nor that one is implying that any differences are necessarily caused by biology. It is possible to comment on observed differences, just as one can empirically observe and comment on any phenomena. This paper argues that empirical observations show us that there are clearly differences in educational attainment among racial groups.
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The Differences Between Financial And Management Accounts, 2002. Argues that there are practical issues, as well as legal issues, that determine the differences between financial and management accounts. 1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95 »
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Abstract Perhaps one of the most prominent discussions involving accounting has to do with the differences between financial and management accounts. Some regard these differences to be a question of legality. Companies are required by law to submit financial statements based on certain requirements. On the other hand, management accounting can be structured to suit the needs of the company. However, the fact that firms can structure their management accounting statements according to their needs might lead one to suggest that major differences between these two systems relate to practicality. With this in mind, it is hypothesised that while legal issues are important for determining the differences between financial and management accounting they are not the only considerations, one must also consider the extent to which practical considerations contribute to the development of these differences.
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Sociolinguistic Approaches Towards Gender Differences, 2001. A critical evaluation of two sociolinguistic studies which demonstrate the Difference and Dominance positions regarding the differences in female and male language usage. 1,715 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 4 sources, $ 55.95 »
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Abstract This paper discusses the two contrasting theories regarding gender differences in speech: the Dominance approach and the Difference approach, by reference to Deborah Tannen?s study "You Just Don?t Understand: Women and Men in Conversation" and West and Zimmerman?s study "Sex Roles, Interruptions and Silences in Conversation". The paper critically evaluates these positions and considers explanations for the differences in male and female languages usage. In conclusion, the paper reviews possible strategies to decrease the confusion, frustration and hurt that is caused by men and women?s contrasting speech styles.
From the Paper "A wide range of socio-linguistic research shows that men and women do use speech in different ways. Yet interpretations of these differences, and arguments concerning what causes them are complex and varied. The two main stances taken when analyzing gender and language are a Dominance approach or a Difference approach, with some linguists taking a position somewhere in between the two. This paper evaluates two studies that demonstrate a Difference and a Dominance approach and explores the different ways in which they analyze gender differences in speech."
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Fad Diets, 1993. Reviews and criticizes fad diets that began in the mid-1980s, discussing the response of the medical community and some alternatives, with a focus on liquid diets, their low level of effectiveness and potential health hazards. 1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 55.95 »
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Summary 1
The Use of Drugs for Weight Loss 3
Problems Contributing to Obesity 4
The Rice Diet as a Possible Success Story 5
The Dangers of Fad Diets and Ineffective Solutions 6
Conclusion 7
Bibliography 9
Endnotes 10
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There have been numerous fad diets and many best selling books deal with fad diets. Most quick.slim crash plans backed by someone claiming to be a diet doctor do not work. Some fad diets are, in fact, potentially dangerous and cause heart palpitations and poor nutrition. However, most fad diets and weight loss programs simply fail to produce permanent weight loss because psychological reorganization is necessary to deal with the psychological conflicts that led to the overeating and to change the person's thinking and behavioral patterns. The major stumbling block leading to the diet failure is that the obese person is "thinking ..."
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Brain Differences in Boys and Girls, 2004. An insight into the study of brain differences in males and females. 942 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 33.95 »
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Abstract This paper examines how the obvious biological differences between men and women have inspired a search for corresponding mental differences. It looks at how much of the oppression suffered by women in the traditionally patriarchal world of business and society has been blamed on the preconceived notion that women were somehow not as good as men in certain areas and how the rise of feminism negated all such difference. It analyzes, through a literature review, how recent research has brought to light new information regarding definite biological differences in the brains of girls and boys and how the true effect of these differences on behavior appears to be the issue of current debate.
From the Paper "Further revealing studies are cited by Cathy Young (1999). According to research, much overlap exists in studies conducted to determine behavioral differences between boys and girls. Three out of 10 boys for example exhibited behavior that correlated well with the behavior of five out of 10 girls. Such findings are not sufficiently conclusive to substantiate the theory that brain differences make a substantial difference in behavior. Young holds that gender differences should thus not be viewed in the extreme, but rather, as mentioned above, as a guideline for optimally educating boys and girls."
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