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The Film, "Rudy", 2002.
This paper discusses the sociological concepts presented in the inspirational movie "Rudy", the true story of Rudy Ruettiger.
1,285 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper describes the film "Rudy", the story of a small, working class boy who overcame his primary (father) and secondary (teacher) socialization factors to fulfill his dream of becoming a Notre Dame football player. The paper discusses that upon making this decision, Rudy surrounded himself with individuals who helped him attain his goals. The author believes that "Rudy" is a testament to the power of individual will over the powerful and myriad forces of socialization.
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"Unremarkably, Rudy decided to take a job in the local steel mill after college. At the mill, his close friend died from a horrible accident, and Rudy was reminded of the frailty of human life. He reexamined his life, and somehow, managed to set aside the limits that others had place on him. He tried to become a football player for the famous Notre Dame, his childhood idol."
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New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, 2007.
This paper discusses the achievements of Rudy Giuliani as mayor of New York City, especially in the area of tourism.
3,305 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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This paper explains that, when Giuliani became mayor, New York was a crime ridden, welfare city, an undesirable place to live and especially to visit; however, by the time, he finished his second term, New York City was a very different place. The author points out that, to build the tourism industry, Giuliani changed the bureaucratic New York City Travel and Visitors Bureau to the marketing organization, NYC & Company, which knew how to target an audience and highlight the city's most sellable asset; its unique diversity found nowhere else. The paper stresses that the way Mayor Giuliani responded to the World Trade Towers bombing not only proves that a city can recover from such an incident but also even the travel and tourism industry can come back bigger and better.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Biographical Sketch of Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani: Crime Fighter and Reformer
The Rebirth of New York City Travel and Tourism
The World Trade Tower Bombings and New York City's Rebound
Conclusion
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"Giuliani focused on the private economy as a driver of opportunity. He urged New Yorkers to take responsibility for their lives and for their well-being. He felt that the state should provide basic services, but that is all. The opportunities for prosperity rest on the shoulders of the people, not the state, according to Giuliani. This attitude shifted responsibility to the private citizens. It helped to instill a sense of pride and self-determination. This was the key factor in the ability to turn around the ailing city."
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Rudy Giuliani, 2003.
An examination of the leadership style of former New York City Mayor Rudy.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper examines the charismatic leadership style of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani in the aftermath of the events of September 11, 2001. The paper looks at Giuliani as a transformational leader, who inspired followers to forsake their self-interest for a larger goal. The paper also examines Giuliani's self-confidence and vision.
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"There are trait theory, behavioral theory and contingency theory models of leadership. Many theories of leadership are transactional in nature, representing leaders who steer or motivate employees toward establishing..."
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The Leadership of Rudy Giuliani on 9/11, 2008.
An examination of the leadership characteristics demonstrated by Rudy Giuliani on September 11.
718 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper discusses Rudy Giuliani's leadership as he dealt with the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and their traumatic aftermath. The paper discusses areas where he could have improved his leadership and the outcome of the day's events but concludes that he demonstrated effective situational leadership on an inevitably chaotic day characterized by rapid developments and constantly changing conditions. The paper also asserts that he responded to the unprecedented crisis he faced with courage and determination.
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"As the years have passed, questions have arisen regarding Giuliani's leadership on September 11, and some have claimed that the World Trade Center could have been evacuated more quickly, thus saving many more lives, if he had not located New York City's emergency response headquarters in that complex, which was an obvious target for a terrorist attack. As Sullivan (2001) notes, it is true that precious time was lost as Giuliani and city officials set up an alternate headquarters. But no one envisioned the towers collapsing, their structural design was supposed to render them impervious to collapse even in the event of a high impact plane crash and jet fuel fires, so this criticism is more a product of 20/20 hindsight than a valid argument to be made against Giuliani's leadership on September 11."
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"Becoming Alcoholic" by David Rudy, 1992.
A critical analysis of the work on Alcoholics Anonymous including theory, practices, disease concept and public policy.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 3 sources, $ 87.95
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"This study will provide a critical analysis of David R. Rudy's Becoming Alcoholic: Alcoholics Anonymous and the Reality of Alcoholism.
While Rudy's perspective is certainly marked by an appreciation for the benefits of Alcoholics Anonymous for alcoholics who seek sobriety, he is nevertheless objective and balanced in his analysis of AA. As Rudy writes in the Notes section of his book, "Nearly half of the reviews that addressed my relationship to AA charged that I had gone 'native' [i.e., fallen under the spell of AA and lost scientific objectivity] while the other half argued that I have been superficial or ethnocentric [i.e., failed to deeply enough appreciate the worth of AA]. I interpret such disagreement as support that I have successfully straddled the middle of the road" (Rudy, 1986, p...."
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"Infinity and the Mind", 2005.
A discussion about Rudy Rucker's book.
962 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 34.95
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Author Rudy Rucker has a way of explaining science and mathematics so that even the 'technology challenged' can usually get a grip on it. This paper shows that in his book, "Infinity and the Mind", Rucker explains "physical infinities" in a way that makes it simple for the layman to comprehend.
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"Dante, Nicolas of Cusa, Bruno and Giordano all believed in the infinitude of space, and isn't it a fascinating note in science that Bruno was traveling around Europe and teaching his doctrine of the universe in the late 1580s? By mentioning Bruno's travels and lectures (and his dialogue of 1584, "On the Infinite Universe and Worlds"), Rucker helps readers understand that the theories that are out there on infinity are not only old, but still up for debate."
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'For a Lost Soldier', 2005.
A review of Roeland Kerbosch's directorial adaptation of the semi-autobiographical novel of choreographer and dancer Rudi van Dantzig.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper reviews the controversial movie 'For a Lost Soldier' based on the book by choreographer and dancer Rudi van Dantzig. According to the paper, the book is semi-autobiographical, based on the life of van Dantzig.
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'Based on the semi-autobiographical novel of choreographer and dancer Rudi van Dantzig, Roeland Kerbosch's directorial adaptation tells the story of a gay intergenerational relationship that is bound to be both condemned and praised. Set near the end of World War II during Holland's liberation from the Nazis, Kerbosch's depiction revolves around a brief relationship between a Canadian soldier and an 11-year-old Dutch boy that becomes sexual. According to one reviewer, the film is unique "in its understanding portrayal of an intergenerational relationship that is free of exploitation" ("Film News" para 3).'
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?Leadership? by Rudolph W. Giuliani, 2004.
This paper is a book review of former New York governor, Rudolph Giuliani's book, "Leadership", a detailed account of his leadership style.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that, in his book, ?Leadership?, Rudolph (Rudy) Giuliani expresses that his book is not about the event of 9/11, but how an event as large as 9/11 showed him how good a leader he was. The author points out that Rudy believed communication is the foundation of any organization and practiced that communication every day. The paper relates that, in visualizing leadership goals, Giuliani states that leaders should always organize around a purpose.
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"In chapter four titled "Prepare Relentlessly", Giuliani expresses the importance of being prepared. He gives an example of dissecting blown cross-examinations in court. He states that the biggest mistake that lawyers make is assuming too much. He believes that preparation begins at birth where we deal with conflict and problems. Preparation stays with us for our entire lives; it is a never ending process of evaluating situations, playing scenarios, and asking hypothetical questions to gain knowledge that will become useful in the time of need. Preparation is a major rule in leadership. Without it, there can be no leadership. The laws that I see associating with this belief are: the law of process, the law of intuition, the law of priorities and the law of sacrifice."
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Giuliani and Leadership, 2002.
Examines the leadership skills of former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giulian and provides positive commentary on his effectiveness as a leader immediatley following the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 71.95
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Rudolph W. Giuliani, former Mayor of New York City, began 2001 in relative national obscurity and was deemed by many to be a mediocre mayor at best. But, by the end of the year, in the wake of 9/11, Rudy Giuliani became a national hero. Giuliani was given an opportunity to demonstrate resolve, inner-strength, courage, and dedication to his cause and country in rare fashion. It was his steady gaze and reassuring voice that carried the day; much more so than President Bush's visibly shaken, uncertain, even frightened flight from city to city in the wake of the attacks. While our President was hiding in bunkers and on airplanes, Giuliani was at "Ground Zero", making himself useful in a direct and incredibly effective manner. There was no pretense, no fear, just a great man who had never had the opportunity to demonstrate that fact of himself. Leadership, true leadership, has inherent qualities that cannot simply be tried on. It is the purpose of this paper to examine the leadership qualities of Rudolph W. Giuliani and to demonstrate that his is an assured political future.
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Limiting NYC Officials, 2002.
An analysis of the recent term limitations law placed on New York City officials.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper will discuss how New York City voted for limitations on how long a public official may spend in his or her office. By understanding this recent event in New York City history, we can see how this has an effect on the present Mayor Rudy Guliani and how this will create change all across the board for New York politicians. This year, a new law goes into effect that limits the terms of New York City elected officials, forcing the mass retirement of most incumbents in the city - including the mayor, the comptroller, the public advocate, four of the five borough presidents and 36 of the 51 members of the City Council.
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"Leadership", 2007.
A review of "Leadership" written by Rudolph Giuliani describing the events following the attacks of September, 2001.
4,026 words (approx. 16.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 108.95
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This paper reviews the book "Leadership" written by Rudolph "Rudy" Giuliani, who was the mayor of New York in September, 2001 when the World Trade Center towers were attacked. The paper describes the various chapters of the book and discusses the importance of each chapter to the mayor's narrative and its description of his leadership at the time.
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"Chapter Sixteen is the final chapter and is also the only chapter in Part III. Entitled "Recovery," the chapter returns the reader to the events of September 11. Here, Giuliani sums up his remarks while also refocusing on the event that called all of his leadership ideals into action. He also discusses some matters of faith, explaining that the city needed "an infusion of spirit" following September 11, 2001 (378). Though the rubble and debris from the World Trade Center reached to areas far beyond where the towers once stood, Giuliani notes that St,.Paul's Church remained unharmed. Unlike other buildings in the area, St. Paul's made it through okay. For this reason, Giuliani chose St. Paul's as the place where he would say goodbye to the city when he left his job as mayor in December of 2001. For two months he had held the city together after a major terrorist attack. He reflects on his experiences, noting that September 11 strengthened his belief in the positive role of leadership."
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Native Canadian Peoples, 2005.
This paper discusses the image of Native Canadian peoples in three novels and a play.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 9 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper examines the image of Native peoples in the novels "Tay John" by Howard O'Hagan with an after word by Michael Ondaatje, "The Vanishing Point" (author not known) and "The Scorched-Wood People" by Rudy Wiebe and in the play "The Occupation of Heather Rose" by Wendy Lill. The author points out that, in all four works, systemic racism plays a role in the oppression of the Native peoples. The paper relates that reverse discrimination and militancy are used to struggle against racism and oppression so that each work has a positive outcome.
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"The image of Native peoples, in the novels "Tay John", "The Vanishing Point", and The Scorched-Wood People as well as in the play "The Occupation of Heather Rose", is complex and variable. The patterns of systemic racism, reverse racism and the discrimination, which flow from them, are interwoven with social structures of which the oppressed very often are a part."
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Rudolf Giuliani: Leadership Style., 2003.
An examination of Mayor Giuliani's transformational leadership style during September 11.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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An examination of New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's leadership style during September 11, 2001, that argues a transactional, participatory and political framework style of leadership would have been more effective than the one exhibited.
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"The charismatic and transformational leadership of New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani in handling the terrorist crisis in New York City on September and the aftermath following has generally been hailed by critics ..."
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