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Fitzpatrick and LaGory's "Unhealthy Places", 2005.
This paper reviews "Kevin Fitzpatrick and Mark LaGory's "Unhealthy Places", which explores inner city areas in American cities.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, $ 71.95
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This paper explains that, in Kevin Fitzpatrick and Mark LaGory's "Unhealthy Places, American inner city areas are described as sites of very poor health. The author points out that a spatial model of identity is explained in terms of territorial behavior, which keeps people living in areas that they know are unhealthy and that authorities do little to improve. The paper relates that child mortality doubled through the 1980s, life expectancy is now much lower and residents face pollution, hazardous wastes, increasing violence plus usual problems of poverty."
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"The orientation of this volume is strongly American, and much of it revolves around the Village Creek area of Birmingham, Alabama. Nevertheless, its general subject and its theoretical focus can serve as a helpful starting place for readers who are interested in environmentalism and ecology, in relation to the authors' strong emphasis on urban and medical sociology. As this book argues, throughout, being poor in the United States involves subjecting oneself to significant environmental and health risks. The approaches of medical sociology help to give a dimension to this book that separates it from ever so many works to argue that 'poverty is bad', or 'the environment should be cleaner'."
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Health Psychology: What is an Unhealthy Environment?, 2002.
An analysis of an article by SE Taylor and R.L Repetti which examines environments for healthier living conditions.
755 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper explains how unhealthy environments can effect you and what to do when these things happen. This paper is based on an article by authors Taylor and Repetti called:" What is an unhealthy environment and how does it get under the skin?" This paper is a summary of the article and talks of different circumstances dealing with unhealthy environments which could severely effect one's health.
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"According to Taylor and Repetti, unhealthy environments can have several effects on you and the atmospheres that surround you on a daily basis. Furthermore, these unhealthy environments can cause diseases of lifestyle such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease as well as chronic illness such as health behaviors."
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Healthy Hiring/Unhealthy Practice, 2005.
Examines Wal-Mart's policy of hiring health workers.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the ethical basis of Wal-Mart's new policy to reduce the cost of the company's health care costs, and makes a recommendation. It discusses the proposed solution to change the job descriptions of all Wal-Mart positions to incorporate more physical activity. The goal for this policy change is that the Wal-Mart workforce will become healthier with the added activity, as well as discourage unhealthy people from applying for jobs at Wal-Mart, ultimately lowering the company's healthcare expenditures.
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"Wal-Mart's executive vice-president has identified a need to reduce the cost of the company's annual health care costs. The proposed solution is to change the job descriptions of all Wal-Mart positions to incorporate more ..."
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Fitzpatrick's and Gellately's Article, 2002.
An analysis of the main themes of Fitzpatrick's and Gellately's article.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This five-page undergraduate paper summarizes the main themes of Fitzpatrick's and Gellately's article, and summarizes what was learned, along with evaluating the argument. Terms and definitions, and a note on sources are included.
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"The Russian Revolution: 1917-1932" by Sheila Fitzpatrick, 1993.
An examination of the stages of the Revolution, including its causes, aims, the author's approach and the outcome and impact on society.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, $ 63.95
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"Author Sheila Fitzpatrick examines in her book, The Russian Revolution: 1917-1932, the most basic aspects of the revolution--causes, the aims, social support, the impact on the Russian society, the political outcome, and the time span of the revolution itself. Her essential theme is that the Russian Revolution differed from other revolutions in that it peculiarly has been described by various historians as ending at different times. Fitzpatrick treats the February and October Revolutions of 1917, the Civil War, the interlude of the New Economic Policy and Stalin's initial Five Year plan as successive stages in the overall revolution (p. 3).
Fitzpatrick compares her view to that of Crane Brinton in Anatomy of Revolution, suggesting that revolutions have a form of their own, passing through the stages of enthusiasm for radical..."
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Homelessness in Central Toronto, 2005.
This paper discusses homelessness, spatial awareness and health in central Toronto.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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In this essay the writer discusses the central grid of homelessness in Toronto with attention to health. The writer refers to Fitzpatrick & LaGory on spatial identification of homeless persons, to fieldwork indicating a local culture of homelessness and some interviews. Further, the writer makes much reflection on what the problems are and what could be done, given that homeless persons of low health seem to be a permanent reality.
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"Fitzpatrick & LaGory note that the, "the spatial deprivation of homelessness represents an extreme form of poverty". They refer to the spatial in terms of a sense of place, whereas there may be other ways to interpret the spatial reality of the homeless person. In central Toronto, one finds a way of life that may suit some individuals, perhaps ironically, while presenting serious risks to health that are less found in housed persons. There is an 'urban health penalty' assigned to those who live in poorer areas of North American cities."
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Death in "Hamlet", 2006.
Examines healthy and unhealthy responses to death in William Shakespeare's "Hamlet".
759 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 27.95
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In William Shakespeare's play, "Hamlet", we see how Hamlet and Laertes illustrate the healthy and the unhealthy ways in which we can choose to deal with death and revenge. The paper shows that Hamlet demonstrates an unhealthy response to his father's death because he turns his grief inward and allows it to practically eat him alive. On the other hand, Laertes responds in a way that is healthier because he expresses himself and releases his feelings.
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"In addition, Laertes shows his true strength as things progress. For instance, when he expresses that it is almost against his better judgment to use a poisoned sword when he fights with Hamlet, we see his true character. When Laertes ends up being struck with that very sword, he believes that he is justly killed. Furthermore, when he knows that his life is at its end, he asks Hamlet for forgiveness. His last words release him from his pain and anger."
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Obesity, 2005.
This paper discusses the problem of unhealthy food choices and the obesity epidemic.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 10 sources, $ 31.95
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This paper explores what is both encouraging and disturbing about the obesity epidemic in the United States. The author points out that many health professionals regard obesity as a preventable risk behavior that often results from unhealthy food choices. The paper suggests a format for 3-two hour sessions addressing this risk behavior with 8th and 9th grade students.
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"Just a simple stroll through a mall confirms reports of the obesity epidemic as one observes teenagers who are overweight and obese lumbering down every corridor short of breath and struggling simply to ..."l
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My Health, 2008.
This writer defines health and reveals his healthy and unhealthy behaviors.
843 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 30.95
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In this paper, the writer presents a definition of health as the overall condition of an organism, including the mental and physical state. The writer adds that the term "health" should incorporate an ability to lead a socially and economically productive life. The writer discusses his two health promoting behaviors of not smoking and drinking lots of water and his two unhealthy behaviors of worrying often and having poor sleeping habits.
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My Definition of "Health"
My Health- Promoting Behaviors
My Detrimental Health Behaviors
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"In the past few decades, technological progress and economic growth have led to improvements in human health, causing a rise in the average age of the population in addition to population growth. As a result of these medical advancements, the term "health" has been subject to a number of different definitions. For example, the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language defines "health" as "the overall condition of an organism at a given time; soundness, especially of body or mind; freedom from disease or abnormality (American Heritage Dictionary, 2005)." "
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TV Advertising And Children, 1989.
Emphasizes the negative effects. Contends that TV ads foster unhealthy attitudes. Also discusses TV violence.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 47.95
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"The purpose of this paper is to discuss television advertising and its affect on children, particularly in light of the fact that children have a difficult time differentiating between advertising and programming, much of which today is of a violent nature. In addition, the research will review what kinds of protections there are for children versus the rights of advertisers and television stations, and what have been the positions of consumer groups and governmental agencies with respect to television advertising and children. Television, both from a programming and advertising point of view, is having a dramatic, and some believe negative, impact on child development. Therefore, it is important to look at steps parents can take to respond to the barrage of advertising stimulation received by their youngsters."
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Poe, Carroll, and Young Women, 2004.
This paper discusses Edgar Allen Poe's unhealthy relationships and Lewis Carroll?s healthy relationships with young women.
3,255 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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This paper explains that Lewis Carroll and Edgar Allan Poe have both developed strong relationships with children; but Carroll?s focus on children was a healthy one, whereas Poe?s was not. The author points out that Poe can be viewed as a troubled man whose childhood caused him to develop significant problems in his view of women and relationships, which can be seen in his poetry and short stories. The paper stresses that Carroll?s relationships with children are healthy ones where he relates well to children and feels a genuine fatherly care for children as seen in "Alice?s Adventures in Wonderland".
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"The only question that remains to be answered in regards to Carroll is why his interest was mainly in young girls, and did not extend to young boys. This is a point that can be suggestive of Carroll having a perverse interest in young girls. Once again, though, the content of "Alice?s Adventures in Wonderland" provides the logical answer. The interesting thing about "Alice?s Adventures in Wonderland" is that all of the images presented are more female-focused than male-focused. Obviously, the main character is female. But there is also the white rabbit, the Cheshire cat, and the tea party. Overall, these seem to be images more feminine than masculine. The suggested reason for these images is that masculine images would tend to be more brutal. A tea party is a typical game for girls to play. The equivalent for boys might be playing war games, or more physical sports."
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Competitive High School Sports, 2005.
This paper argues extensively that competitive sports, as they currently exist in American high schools, are unhealthy for students.
3,275 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This paper explains that scientific data indicates that high school competitive athletes were more likely to be popular but lack in maturity, to be trouble-makers, to use drugs and alcohol and to engage in promiscuous sex. The author believes that sports promote violence and plays a significant role in preserving and creating sexual and racial inequality. The author points out that, on the other hand, there are advantages to the students, such as pride in their successes, social acceptance, healthy activity in terms of physical exertion and muscle training and a bonding ritual that brings schools and communities together. The paper concludes that it would be far better for students to participate in physical activity and sports in a fun and less-competitive atmosphere in which all students who wanted to participate could join the teams and having fun remained the central goal of the event.
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"Before this point can be proven, it is worth taking a moment to define the terms of this argument: competitive should not be taken to refer to the rules of the game, but rather to the focus of the game. A game which is competitive, in that the players compete with one another and the game rules requires winners and losers is not necessarily unhealthy for children. Children naturally compete to some degree in their games. However, in modern schools, games are not merely competitive by nature of their rules -- they are competitive by nature of their social ramifications and structure. Students not only compete while playing, but they also compete intensely for the mere privilege of playing, and continue to compete intensely not merely against their immediate opposition on the playing field but against all other teams in all other schools and even against their own teammates for recognition and possible promotion to the "Pros" or for college scholarships."
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Advertising Images of Women, 2001.
Discusses how print, billboard & TV ads present unhealthy messages aimed at selling weight-loss products & an idealized body image.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 31.95
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"Advertising does influence people, which is why newspapers and magazines engage in cutthroat competition to convince corporations to place ads in their publications. What appears in these ads are images that equate emotional well-being with material acquisition and encourage women -? beginning in their teenage years and perhaps even before -- to work at preserving the one ?right? look, one that emphasizes thinness except for in the area of breasts, which should always be voluptuous and lips, which should always be full and pouty (Kilbourne, 1995, p. 21).
The average American views three thousand ads in one day. Yet remarkably, most of us believe we are not influenced by advertising. Advertisers do far more than influence our taste -? they manipulate our desires so that their products will become our closest friends and the images that they project of the most.."
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Orthorexia, 2002.
This essay looks at orthorexia, an eating disorder where eating too healthy becomes unhealthy.
2,355 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 11 sources, $ 72.95
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This essay discusses the eating disorder orthorexia. The author defines orthorexia as the fixation on eating too healthy. The paper discusses what orthorexia is, its hidden causes, how it can be cured, statistics, and the dangers of the disorder.
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"Orthorexia nervosa refers to the fixation on eating healthy food. It is referred to as correct appetite. Orthorexia is a long-term behavior pattern, not short term. Paying attention to food for a few weeks during dietary transition is not Orthorexia; constantly obsessing on food over the long run is. There are many reasons that eating disorders develop. Issues with control, a craving for perfection, and a vision of an unrealistic body image can be a few."
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Eating Habits, 2007.
An analysis of the factors that influence young people to eat unhealthy fast foods.
2,230 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper discusses the changing eating habits of young people. It looks at the lack of nutritional value in fast foods and discusses why, even with knowledge of this lack of value, young people continue eating these foods. The paper discusses the role of social factors and decisions that are contributing to the growing epidemic of obesity that is gripping the Western world. It then briefly discusses solutions to the problem.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
You Are What You Eat: A Blind Spot
Young People: Fast Lives and Fast Food
The Dynamics of Problematic Eating Habits
Conclusion
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"But the role that coffee plays in young people is alarming. Mieszokski says that coffee has the traditional elements of fast food, calling it the "new cool" and aligning it with peer acceptance. Because of the increased stress and fast paced world coffee is also becoming a sort of cure-all, a "comfort food" that helps to reduce stress build up; this dependence on coffee for emotional release is challenging and mirrors the sorts of addiction common with cigarettes, which in the end, will have negative nutritional effects. What is most telling however is the way coffee has become a substitute meal. Giana Cirolina, a 16 year old student in Meiszokski's article says that "coffee is lunch. It's like the new mashed potatoes" (2). This is due to two reasons: first, again is the increased pace of student life, and with it the time to simply drink a cup of coffee instead of the time to eat a whole meal; secondly, it seems that young people, in an effort to fight rising weight as caffeine is an appetite suppressant, are skipping meals and substituting coffee instead (3)."
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