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"Driving Miss Daisy", 2002.
Character analysis in the movie.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper describes the characters of the two characters in "Driving Miss Daisy" as they learned to communicate on each other's levels.
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Aggressive Driving, 2007.
A discussion of aggressive driving.
1,354 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper examines all aspects of aggressive driving. The paper explains that aggressive driving can be defined as driving that fails to consider the safety of others and that aggressive drivers know they may be driving in such a way that could endanger others. The paper then looks at the difference between road rage and aggressive driving. The paper points out that studying the behaviors of aggressive drivers and knowing what to do when someone is driving aggressively is vital in reducing the number of accidents caused by aggressive drivers. The paper then looks at why male drivers are more aggressive than females. The paper concludes with suggestions on how one can protect oneself from aggressive drivers.
Outline:
The Dangers of Aggressive Driving
Understanding Aggressive Driving Behaviors
Male Drivers Are More Aggressive than Females
Protecting Oneself Against Aggressive Drivers
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"If a driver intentionally intends to harm another driver or another person, they can be stated to be aggressive drivers. Some people may not intend to be aggressive drivers, but they know they are taking risks that could endanger the lives of others which make them aggressive drivers. Some of the behaviors that aggressive drivers have are tailgating, failure to obey traffic signs, weaving in and out of traffic with no regard to safety, passing on the right, honking, yelling, and facial or hand gestures (Aggressive Driving). Most aggressive drivers have high levels of stress and may be angry at loved ones and/or angry at themselves. Often these drivers may have mental health problems. Three factors are in common and they are "lack of responsible driving behavior, reduced levels of traffic enforcement, and increased congestion and travel in our urban areas" (Aggressive Driving)."
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Daisy Miller, 2004.
This paper offers an analysis of the character of Daisy and the American character in the Henry James novel, "Daisy Miller."
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 23.95
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An analysis of the character of Daisy and the American character as portrayed in the Henry James novel, "Daisy Miller." The paper connects the evaluation of Daisy to themes of larger concerns held by James, and discusses the importance of the social context for the themes in the novel.
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"This research examines the character of Daisy Miller in the novella of the same name by Henry James, with a view toward linking evaluations of that character to the larger themes of James's concern, including James's own assessment of the content of the American character. The importance of social context for the themes of Daisy Miller is difficult to overstate."
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Reckless Driving, 2007.
A discussion of the severity and consequences of reckless driving.
1,557 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The paper relates that reckless driving is one of the primary causes of road accidents in the world. The paper discusses how offenders in most cases view this violation as a simple offense resulting in a ticket. But reckless driving is regarded as a serious crime leading to damage of property, injuries and in the worst case, loss of lives of both drivers and pedestrians. The paper explains the relevant laws, common violations and statistics involved. The paper discusses causes and implications of reckless driving and shows how a reckless driving violation can cause a negative impact on an individual's career, security clearance and insurance protection.
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The Law on Reckless Driving
Statistics, Causes and Implications
Impact of Reckless Driving
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"Based on traffic laws in most states in the US, conviction for reckless driving is a class 1 misdemeanor. Possible penalties incurred due to this offense might result to suspension of driver's license, fines and imprisonment. At present stricter penalties are being imposed on offenders violating traffic rules, regulations and speed limits. Usual charges and penalties for a reckless driving conviction may include suspension of your driver's license for up to six (6) months and fines up to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2500.00)."
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?Fast Car? and ?Driving Lessons?, 2004.
An analysis of the social messages in Tracy Chapman?s song, ?Fast Car?, and Neal Bower?s poem, ?Driving Lessons?.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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Tracy Chapman?s song, ?Fast Car?, tells the story of lovers who desperately want to escape poverty, but can?t find a way out. Neal Bower?s poem, ?Driving Lessons?, discusses a son who is in the middle of his parents? unhappy marriage. This paper explains that, while they tell very different stories on the surface, the two are similar in theme and the type of imagery used. Both use driving as a metaphor, questioning the traditional idea of driving as freedom, instead seeing driving as a symbol of being trapped. Both ?Fast Car and ?Driving Lessons? deal with the inevitability of family obligation, and loneliness is a theme throughout the song and the poem.
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"Unlike the traditional idea of the car as a means to freedom, both ?Fast Car? and ?Driving Lessons prove that one cannot drive away from problems. In ?Fast Car,? Chapman?s protagonist initially sees the car as a means of escape from her dreary, everyday life, but she soon realizes that her problems go deeper than immediate location. At first her lover?s fast car seem like the way to freedom, but she eventually realizes that this freedom is an illusion: ?You got a fast car/And we go cruising to entertain ourselves/You still ain't got a job/And I work in a market as a checkout girl? (Chapman). Despite the fast car and the physical ability to escape, she and lover remain mired in their poverty and cannot escape. In the end, the song?s protagonist gives up on the idea of driving to freedom: ?I'd always hoped for better/Thought maybe together you and me would find it/I got no plans/I ain't going nowhere/So take your fast car and keep on driving? (Chapman)."
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Cell Phones and Driving, 2000.
An examination of the dangers of cell phone use while driving includes history of cell phone use, statistics, rumors, other driving distractions, effects on driver attention and safety recommendations.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 20 sources, $ 119.95
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"Literature Review
Introduction
This literature review concerning cellular phone use during motor vehicle operation and its affect on traffic accidents, will address the following areas relevant to this study: history of cellular phone use; relevant statistics; rumors regarding cellular phone hazards; other internal motor vehicle distractions; effects on attention; safety issue recommendations; and conclusion.
History of Cellular Phone Use
A review of the history of cellular phone use will demonstrate that while early focus on cell phones regarded growth in wireless communication, more recent focus includes a concern..."
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"Daisy Miller", 2006.
A review of the Henry James novel "Daisy Miller".
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper analyzes the novel "Daisy Miller" by Henry James from the perspective of the Madonna-whore complex. As the paper explains, men who suffer from the Madonna-Whore complex believe that only good women deserve their love, while bad women are only good for sex. While these men seek out bad women to fulfill their sexual needs, the paper continues, they marry a good woman -- but are shocked thereafter when she expresses sexuality. So much so, that the woman is then seen not as a Madonna, but as a whore. This is the theme of Henry James novel "Daisy Miller", which this paper explores by examining James' portrayal of Winterbourne's emotionally ambivalent reactions and actions toward Daisy. The paper examines the social conventions of the time the story is set in, analyzes Daisy's sexuality and behavior, and critiques Winterbourne's actions -- which ultimately lead to Daisy's demise, and the proving of her innocence.
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"Winterbourne's attitude towards women is, in fact, hinted at in the narrator's very introduction. For, the narrator takes the trouble to inform the reader that Winterbourne was rumored to have a relationship with an older woman in Geneva (p. 4). The possible inference that can be drawn from this information is that Winterbourne may just suffer from a mother fixation or an Oedipus complex. Since the Oedipus complex is considered to be an important factor in creating the Madonna-Whore complex, the narrator's introduction of Winterbourne can be considered as indicative of the events still to unfold."
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Aggressive Driving, 2005.
A research proposal for investigating the phenomenon of aggressive driving behavior.
1,507 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This research study investigates gender differences in aggressive driving. The paper begins by presenting a clear definition of the term aggressive driving and by establishing the extent of the problem via various research results and hypotheses. The paper also considers the fact that aggressive driving behavior is on the rise worldwide and then uses all of this information to investigate gender differences in cases of aggressive driving.
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"A central thrust of this study will be based on patterns of behavior as they apply to gender differences. Fro example, the distinct difference between male and female drivers with regard to aggressive behavior while driving has been shown to be the case in the UK. This gender pattern has been measured in relation to various quantifiable variables. One of the most significant statistics is the accident rate as a direct result of aggressive driving behavior. "In all studies and analyses, without exception, men have been shown to have a higher rate of (car) crashes than women". (Sex differences in driving and insurance risk, 2004) Differences between male and female drivers in terms of crash rates are shown in a wide range of countries, including the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa. The figures consistently show that males are significantly more at risk than females. (ibid)"
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The Character of Daisy Miller, 2007.
An analysis of the expectations of women, as seen in Henry James' "Daisy Miller".
2,149 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper discusses the character of Daisy Miller as found in "Daisy Miller", written by Henry James. The paper describes the times in which the book was set and the expectations of women in those times. The paper then discusses how Daisy Miller does not conform to the typical role of women of that era. It also shows how some of the other characters react to her.
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"It is evident that the character of Daisy was constantly misunderstood by the society of Europe in the late 1800s. The character was considered a disgrace to her gender and socially inferior because of elements in her character that could not be tolerated by the social elite. While it could be contended that Daisy Miller was attempting to rebel against the European upper class, or that she was irresponsible to her social position, Daisy Miller was simply being true to her American beliefs about gender. Women's Suffrage and the progress of women outside of the home framed Daisy's viewpoints on her existence. Once in Europe these notions began to shape her relationship with others, both of European and American backgrounds. As the Europeans were insisting that Daisy understand the European customs in relation to propriety, the same people were negligent in comprehending Daisy's American heritage. However, the misconceptions that occurred throughout the story demonstrated how assumptions only serve to create a wider gap of communication between all people. James shows his readers that the practice of guilt by means of assumption occurs in reality, as well as in fiction."
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Driving in the Snow, 2002.
An essay on the dangers of winter driving on snow and ice.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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Essay on dangers of winter driving on snow and ice. Offers guidelines on driving safely in the snow. How to gain traction. Problem of cars overheating. Importance of proper tires. What to do in a skid. Necessity of an emergency kit & items it should contain.Technologies that make winter driving easier (antilock brakes). Fatalities related to driving on snow and ice.
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"Driving in the Snow
Driving in the snow is no walk in the park; but I guess that?s obvious considering that one involves driving and the other walking. It?s more like walking in Needle Park in the 70?s at about 2 in the morning; very dangerous. There are definitely a few guidelines you must follow to survive.
Go slow. It doesn't matter if you've got snow tires, chains, or studded tires on your vehicle. Slow down to 10 or 15 mph. Always remember that too many other drivers don't know how to drive on snow and think that special tires or chains allow them to drive at the speed limit. Hills are killers, whether you're going up or down. Avoid..."
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The Societal Implication of Impaired Driving, 2000.
This essay examines the implications that impaired driving has for society, the individual, and the family in the United States and Canada.
4,100 words (approx. 16.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 110.95
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This paper examines the issue of drunk driving and how it affects society. It first defines drunk driving and then looks at how drinking alcohol impairs one's ability to drive. The sociological perspectives of drinking and driving are examined, and the causes of this phenomenon are discussed. Finally, suggestions for methods to change this ever-growing problem in society are analyzed.
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"The views of the major sociological perspectives would all share the similar view that impaired driving is wrong but all three would have great differences from one another as well. The structural functionalist may argue that drinking and driving is one of the dysfunctions of a functional society. All societies need dysfunctions to operate correctly. Drunk driving as a dysfunction is creating jobs within the society such as auto maintenance and manufacturing. A functionalist may also say that impaired driving is inevitable, a part of society that people must learn to live with and do its best to prevent. A conflict theorist would probably argue that drunk drivers are part of a subordinate group within a society that is a burden on the dominant group. A conflict theorist may also say that it is because of a person?s lack of money that he/she would drive while intoxicated, insinuating that the bulk of drunk drivers belong to the lower and middle class who can?t afford a taxi. A symbolic interactionist may lay blame for the drinking and driving problem on societies dependence on personal transportation and commitment to alcohol. They may argue that it is the promotion and advertising of alcoholic beverages and automobiles on television, radio, in the newspaper, and on billboards, etc. that people see everyday that encourage not one, but both of these things. People may get the message that it is ok to engage in both activities at the same time as a result of seeing these symbols all around them. As you will see in this next section, H. Laurence Ross is a symbolic interactionist."
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Driving and Cell Phones, 2002.
An analysis of the conflict between cell phone use and safe driving.
2,343 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper discusses how everyone agrees that safe driving should be the first priority of a motorist and how cellular telephones make safe driving difficult to achieve. It looks at how it is proven that the use of mobile phones on the road, hand-held or hands-free, is harmful and dangerous and, therefore, should be restricted. It shows how the role of regulation is controversial and how the role of individual responsibility is clear; safe driving should be the top priority of any motorist.
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"Defenders of on-the-road mobile phone use argue that cell phones are really just one of a number of things that can cause driver distractions and are not worse any others. Indeed, fears about driver distractions are nearly as old as the automobile itself. Julie Cook took a glimpse into history and found out that when the first car radios were installed in 1920s, it was argued that tuning a radio would take away drivers attention from the road and music would lull a driver to sleep (Cook 48). Legislation was proposed to eliminate windshield wipers because it was claimed that the motion would hypnotize the driver (Cook 48). Obviously, modern drivers face a lot more distractions on a daily basis."
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?Daisy Miller?, 2002.
A review of the book ?Daisy Miller? by Henry James and the controversy surrounding it.
858 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses how in 1878, Henry James? ?Daisy Miller? came under-fire by critics in America who felt insulted that they should be portrayed to the world by anything less than gentlemen and ladies. It looks at how the book is about Daisy Miller, a young American girl in Europe who innocently breaks social codes and puts herself, her family and Americans in general, up to ridicule. It examines how James had attempted to showcase traditional conventions as being outdated and how in his portrayal of Daisy as spontaneous and ignorant of social codes and traditions, he was merely expanding on his trademark theme and bringing these comments into the spotlight.
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"James? portrayal of Daisy?s mother and family may be seen as the typical ?dysfunctional? family today, yet in 1878, this portrayal was viewed as embarrassing for American women and families.
Daisy?s mother, Mrs. Miller, does little to curb her children while they are in Europe, and though this might not have been typical of American parents, it did little to improve the perspectives of European readers on their American counterparts. It is a portrayal that is often stereotyped in Europe today ? the uncouth, impolite American tourist, and James? depiction of Daisy must have angered many people during a time when social civility and etiquette were an important aspect of daily life and ritual."
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Dangers of Cell Phone Use While Driving, 2004.
This essay looks at the dangers of talking on a cell phone while driving.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This essay is intended to persuade the reader not to use cell phones while driving. In this article the writer examines the dangers of cell phones. In particular, the writer concentrates on the use of the cell phones that apply while driving. The writer uses this paper to urge the reader not to use such cell phones while driving.
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"Curtis Sathre said it was like a bomb going off. His young son Michael, stood stunned, his ears ringing, hand gushing blood and body covered in black ash. In a split second, fragments from Michael's exploding cell phone had hit him between the eyes and lodged in the ceiling of the family's home. Michael is still alive. Imagine what would have happened if he had been driving. The purpose is to persuade ..."
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Drinking and Driving, 2002.
A study into the relationship between the legal age of drinking and the number of driving-related accidents.
1,815 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper examines the problem of alcohol-related accidents, underage drinking and its effects on the number of driving accidents in New Jersey and nationwide. The paper attempts to answer the question: Does the legal drinking age affect the number of driving accidents that involve alcohol in New Jersey? The paper concludes that raising the minimum age when people can purchase and consume alcohol has been shown to positively affect the rate of accidents involving alcohol and the young.
Contents:
Introduction
Background
Legal Definition of Driving While Under the Influence
Zero Tolerance Law
Effectiveness of Minimum Legal Drinking Age Laws in Reducing Alcohol Related Traffic Accidents and Deaths
Conclusion
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"According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, (NHTSA), there were 2,160 teen drunk-driving crashes in the United States in 2001 (latest available statistics) The measure represents the total number of people (occupants and non-occupants) killed in crashes in which at least one teenage (16-20) driver had a BAC of .08 or higher. While teens killed because of drinking and driving remains unacceptable at any number, the total represents a 35% decline since 1990 and a full 60% since 1982."
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