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?European Expansion and the Civilization of Modernity?, 2004.
An analysis of traditional and modern societies during the European expansion, through a review of ?European Expansion and the Civilization of Modernity? written by S. N. Elsenstadt.
723 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper examines modernism in Europe and the rise of socialism in non-Western societies. The paper reviews S. N. Elsenstadt's ?European Expansion and the Civilization of Modernity? and discusses Elsenstadt?s arguments regarding the changes in the European expansion in non-Western societies, from being modernist to socialist, even traditionalist, societies. The paper argues that the retardation of modernism in non-Western societies is not exactly the abrupt stoppage of the European expansion.
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"?European expansion and the civilization of modernity? by S. N. Elsenstadt provides a through discussion and analysis of the dynamics concerning the European expansion, centering in particular on its effects in non-Western or Asian societies. Tracing the history of the European expansion from the emergence of industrialization to the development of capitalism in Western societies, the author seeks to determine what caused the seemingly contradicting development of the so-called ?expansionist? movement of modernization in Europe. That is, instead of spreading modernization and capitalism in Asian societies, what occurred was the rise of socialism, which is a new form of society that overturns the basic premises of capitalism-in effect, modernization."
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European Union Expansion, 2005.
Discusses the expanding European Union and the laws and regulations that govern the entry of additional countries.
4,123 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 110.95
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This paper discusses the requirements for a country's entry into the European Union from the perspectives of the original EU members, the new members, and a variety of outside nations, particularly the United States.
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"When ten countries recently joined the 15 existing European Union (EU) member-states, the event represented the largest enlargement of the European Union in its history (Golino, 2003). One of the major perceived benefits of this union is that the countries formed an economic, political and military coalition with a combined population of 450 million people and an economy that produces approximately one-quarter of the world's annual output."
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The Catholic Church and European Civilization, 2002.
This paper discusses the Catholic Church's central role in the development of European civilization.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper shows how the Church nurtured the existence of universities, which spawned the fields of law, medicine, theology and philosophy. Catholic reform advanced Western civilization. Pope Gregory VII was the major protagonist, since his separation of Church and state in several realms altered the course of Western history.
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European Communities and the European Court of Justice, 1990.
This paper examines the role of the European Court of Justice in the political integration of the member states of the European Communities: European cooperation in economics, national interests, law and integration of actions and policies.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 11 sources, $ 55.95
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"This research examines the role of the European Court of Justice in the political integration of the member states of the European Communities. The Court of Justice is a body of the European Communities. There are several sub-communities of the European Communities, of which the most widely known is the European Economic Community.
Integration in Europe
Within the context of international regional integration, there are five levels--(a) free-trade area, (b) customs union, (c) common market, (d) economic union, and (e) political union (Grosse & Kujawa, 1988). Each successive level involves a greater degree of integration. At the lowest level of integration, the free-trade area, tariffs are eliminated on the ... "
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Habeas Corpus - Civil Liberty or Civil Right, 2008.
An analysis of civil liberties and civil rights and which of them applies to habeas corpus.
3,137 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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This paper explores the origins and history of habeas corpus, from its roots that predate the Magna Carta through to the present day, where it is being employed to the benefit of hundreds that wrongly languish in prison. The paper also explains the distinction between civil right and civil liberty and discusses which applies to habeas corpus. Lastly, the paper looks at the historic ups and downs of habeas corpus and discusses its unique place in the Constitution, separate from provisions contained in the Bill of Rights.
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"Rights and liberties need to be at their strongest when public support is at its weakest. Civil rights are decreed by law, civil liberties are God given, and the actions of legislatures are inevitably governed by the politics of the time. Habeas corpus is a civil liberty included among the "self evident truths" of the Declaration of Independence, and alone one of the civil liberties that can be suspended by acts of the government during times of crisis. The president judged by history as one of the best, sought to suspend these liberties in time of extreme crisis in the nation's young history. It was circumvented to increase support during a world war, to intern "dangerous" citizens during another, and to grant due process rights to perpetrators of the war for the new millennium. It is now freeing hundred of wrongly convicted people of a crime. The future of habeas corpus is uncertain in the short term, but solid in the future as all inalienable rights bestowed upon the common man by his creator."
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The Origins Of American Civilization, 2002.
This freshman paper shows how American civilization is probably the world's most peculiar civilization. As it came to replace the indigenous civilization of the native Indians, it also laid the foundations of a culture that was a mixture of several Europe
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 80.95
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This freshman paper shows how American civilization is probably the world's most peculiar civilization. As it came to replace the indigenous civilization of the native Indians, it also laid the foundations of a culture that was a mixture of several European cultures and trends. The following paper discusses the culture, influence of European colonialism, African migrants and the native Americans with respect to its development into a civilization.
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Expansion, 2002.
Examination of how the geographic expansion in the West had more costs than benefits and a comparison of this to the expansion of the East.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses economic and geographic expansion during the Gilded Age and how it shaped America into what it is today. It also examines the issue of western expansion and the role it played, along with the annexing of the Native Americans of the land. Shows how the expansion on both sides brought with them stronger job markets.
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"The economic and geographic expansion of the United States during the Gilded Age was one of the defining events that shaped the country into what it is today. By examining the geographic expansion in the west, analyzing its costs and benefits, and then looking at the economic expansion in the east and analyzing its costs and benefits, it can be seen that the cost of expansion outweighed any benefits which may have been accrued, and that the Progressive response, while a step in the right direction, was not enough. On a scale of one (cost) to ten (benefit), expansion can receive nothing higher than a four."
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Olmec Civilization, 2004.
An examination of the ancient civilization of Mesoamerica known as the Olmec civilization.
3,012 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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This paper offers an in-depth examination of the Olmec civilization, which existed in Central America. This paper discusses the lifestyle and way of life. It looks at the architectural methods, as well as the hunting and food preparation manners. It also discusses how Olmecs were influenced by other civilizations of the time and how, in turn, they impacted other cultures.
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"Long before the Maya, Aztec or Toltec flourished in Central America, there lived the Olmecs, a civilization that has come to continue to intrigue and amaze the world. They were the most prevalent group in Mesoamerica and a highly developed and well organized society with a complex calendar and hieroglyphic writing system. The Olmecs were the mother civilization in Mesoamerica. The Olmec lived around the areas of La Venta in Tabasco, San Lorenza Tenochtitlan, and Laguna de los Cerros in Veracruz during the pre-classic period. They built their cities around a central raised mound. These mounds, used for religious ceremonies, were replaced with pyramid-shaped structures around 900 B.C. The Olmecs used basalt, found in the Tuxtla Mountains, to construct plazas and religious pyramid structures."
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The Disappearance of the Mayan Civilization, 2006.
This paper examines the numerous cultural attributes of the Mayan civilization while focusing on the reasons for its eventual collapse and disappearance.
740 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper analyzes the disappearance of the Mayan civilization while focusing on the various theories surrounding its eventual collapse. The writer of this brief yet concise paper details the history of the Mayan culture which emerged in 2000 BC. The Mayan civilization gave birth to numerous cultural progresses such as the establishment of a writing system, an organized political council as well as the introduction of organized religion. This paper examines the theories surrounding the dispersal of the Mayan civilization, when at around 800 AD it was purported to have suddenly collapsed. There have been numerous arguments based on archaeological and anthropological evidence that attempted to explain the collapse of this particular civilization. This paper focuses on several theories which may explain the disappearance of the Mayan people which include climatic changes as well as socio-cultural collapse through the population's expansion.
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"The theory that argued that a climatic collapse led to the disappearance of the Mayan civilization was based from scientific findings that were caused by a severe drought. As reported by History Today, "[d]rilling samples from the Cariaco Basin off the Venezuelan Coast show there were intensely dry periods between AD 810 and AD 910..." From this finding, it was found that because there had been scarce supply of the people's basic needs, such as water and food supply, Mayan society disappeared, supposedly due to deaths caused by these series of drought. A more specific version of this theory was presented in Kerr's journal article on the scientific evidence pointing at climate changes as the catalyst towards the disappearance of the civilization."
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The Clinton Administration and NATO Expansion, 2001.
A look at the Clinton Administration's involvement with the NATO expansion.
2,155 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 67.95
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This paper discusses the Clinton administration?s political, strategic and ideological motivations for supporting NATO expansion and whether the future of NATO will be as a collective defense pact or as a vehicle for democratic expansion.
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"On March 16, 1999, the flags of the first three ex-communist countries to gain admission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization ? Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic ? were hoisted above NATO headquarters in Brussels, marking the final act in the first stage of NATO expansion. Fifty years after its creation, with former Warsaw Pact members joining what began as an anti-Soviet alliance, NATO?s original purpose of keeping ?the Americans in, the Russians out, and the Germans down? seems to no longer apply. The Russians no longer possess the ability (and some would argue the desire) to realistically threaten European security. With growing assertiveness in European affairs, the Germans are not ?down,? but their increased role in politics, economics, and security of Europe does not inspire the panic it would have so soon after World War II when the alliance was formed."
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Persian Influence on Islamic Civilization, 2008.
This paper is a theoretical, descriptive and analytical historical review pf the major aspects of the Persian (modern Iran) influence on the Islamic civilization.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that the Persian Empire created great civilizations before the rise of Islam. The author points out that the Persian presence within the Islamic populace influenced many core aspects of the Muslim society: the realm and formation of government, architecture, music, medicine, linguistics, literature, clothing and fashion and other areas of cultural, economical, political and social significance. The paper states that, unlike general notions perpetrated by Western civilizations, the Islamic civilization, which was a global civilization that integrated individuals of diverse ethnic backgrounds who worked together to create knowledge within the arts and sciences, was not marred with war and terrorism. The author believes that the modern view of the Persian Empire is marred with subjective criticisms and linkages between Iran and terrorism.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Persian Culture; How is this Influence Explained: A General Overview
Figure 1: Iran's Cultural Dimensions
Scientific Contribution to Islamic Civilization: The Influence of the Persian Empire, Especially in the Field of Medicine
Figure 2: An Overview of the Persian Influence on Islamic Scientific Processes (Using an Input/Output Model)
Conclusion: State-Sponsored Terrorism and Iran
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"Fields of medicine strongly influenced by Iranian scientist include but are not limited to physiology, biochemistry, immunology, and molecular biology. There influence has been likened to changes in the understanding of medicine that took place between prehistoric times to the present, this is a rather profound statement, since "the torch of medicine was in the hands of Muslims in historical periods from ancient Athens to the Renaissance", but Iranian scientist have still managed to make remarkable progress in medicine. Scientist form the Persian sphere have had such a profound impact on Islamic medical research, that many medical scientist considered authorities in the field have evolved in the Islamic Civilization, but are Persian. Nabipour highlighted a few renowned scientists such as Rhazes (865 - 925 A.D.)who has one of the most authoritative books on smallpox and measles."
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?Civilization and Its Discontents?, 2002.
A study of how Sigmund Freud's theory of the subconscious is reflected in his work "Civilization and its Discontents"
883 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses how Freud's theories about the mind, repression and aggression, dreams and civilization are reflected in his work, "Civilization and Its Discontents", originally published in 1929-30. The paper shows that the central theme of Freud's work is that without repression of the instincts there would be no civilization. Freud describes how, as human-kind moves historically from cave man to modern times, in order for them to survive in groups and communities, they have to learn to cooperate with each other. The paper describes how this evolving cooperation offers humans securities needed for survival, but it also causes them to repress or bury inside themselves many natural tendencies. This repression creates a tension between the inner self, or the subconscious and the outer world. The paper explains how, in "Civilization and Its Discontents" Freud further develops his theory, demonstrating how the subconscious mind, with it's three divisions - id, ego and super-ego - is in continual conflict, or discontent, with civilized society.
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"A main area of repression of instinct that causes one of the strongest conflicts with civilization is sex. According to Freud, man's main purpose in life is to seek happiness and the repression of his sexual instincts, as required by civilization, severely limits his opportunity to find pleasure and satisfaction in sexuality. Civilization demands that man not rush out in cave-man fashion to gratify his sexual instinct wherever and whenever the urge strikes. Rather, monogamous relationships established more for the purpose of propagating the race than for offering sexual pleasure are encouraged, and non-heterosexual urges are strongly discouraged (Freud 60-61)."
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Westward Expansion, 2008.
This paper describes the period known as the Westward Expansion in early 19th century America.
999 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses the Westward Expansion and its economic growth, demographic expansion and the controversial political climate that led to sectionalism. The paper then shows how the conflicting interests of the South and the North were not truly resolved, since the Missouri compromise of 1820 did not address rising political and social conflicts which ultimately led the nation to the Civil War.
Outline:
Introduction
The Beginning of the Expansion
The Public Motivation
Sectionalism
Conclusion
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"The period of our history known as the Westward Expansion was marked by economic growth, demographic expansion and a controversial political climate that led to sectionalism. The opening of the west frontier began in the early 19th century and another new frontier was ready to be discovered, explored and benefited from. The original 13 colonies were rapidly becoming too small for the ever-growing number of immigrants and fortune-seekers. The new opportunities were growing short contrary to the numbers of people seeking them. The new-comers brought ideas, technology and plenty of motivation to acquire open land, available resources and opportunities for profits. The west frontier promised all of that and more."
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African Contributions towards World Civilization, 2005.
Presents the important contributions made by Africans to world civilization.
1,169 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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African people and culture have contributed in a very significant way towards world civilization. This paper shows that historical, archaeological, and anthropological evidence supports the theory that the civilization of ancient Egypt, the first that history records, was actually Negroid in origin and that the original inhabitants of the Nile Valley were black Africans, subsequently displaced by the migration of Arabs and Europeans. The paper also examines empires like the Ashanti and the Songhai, which were so dominant in matters of trade and warfare that they actually rivaled their European counterparts, even in pre-colonial eras.
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"African people and culture have contributed in a very significant way towards world civilization. According to Diop, the historical, archeological and anthropological evidence supports the theory that the civilization of ancient Egypt, the first that history records, was actually Negroid in origin {Diop, 1974}. No matter how the truth is bended, the fact remains that the original inhabitors of the Nile Valley area now called Egypt were black Africans, subsequently displaced by the migration of Arabs and Europeans into the African Continent. The Pyramids of Egypt stands as a testament to the black origins of world civilization. With lots of irrefutable evidence, history could no longer deny the fact that civilization started in Africa in the Nile valley, where pre-historic tools were first discovered. The Pyramids of Egypt, one of the Seven Wonders of the World still bewilder Scientists and Structural Engineers who still have no clues or theories explaining how those structures were put together."
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American Expansion, 2005.
A look at the expansion of the US through the mid-19th century.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the causes and effects of the U.S. expansion through the mid-19th century. The paper also looks at the economic impact of the expansion as well as other issues associated with the expansion, such as immigration and sectional issues. In addition, the paper looks at how the new Constitution provided for the organization of new territories and their eventual admission as new states.
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"At the end of the Revolution, the new United States was confined largely to what would now be called the Eastern seaboard. What was then the Western frontier began within a few hundred miles of the East Coast. The interior of North America was, for the most part, an unexplored wilderness, at least to the people who were starting to call themselves Americans..."
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