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Anthony Lewis? "Gideon?s Trumpet", 2002.
This paper reviews the book "Gideon's Trumpet," about a hobo and real-life convict in Florida in the 1960s whose fight for freedom led to a landmark case being heard in the United States Supreme Court.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This is a book review of Anthony Lewis' book, "Gideon's Trumpet." The legal figures and details of this case are presented to the reader, who is taken through all of the different stages in order to understand the process involved this type of legal case. The book gives the reader insight into how legal verdicts are reached, including the process the judge must go through in order to reach a binding decision. It looks at an individual's right to counsel, how the courts can influence the formulation of state and federal laws and serves as a good resource for law students seeking to learn about the legal system in the United States.
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"The book as a highly informational literary work to the ordinary reader sends that reader to a crash course in rules of court and how judges and justices reach verdicts. It tells him how a complaint moves from the first step to the middle and the last, how it is taken up or rejected. And because it talks about a true-to-life case of a convict who petitions the highest Court of the land for his own release and obtains that petition, the book is a call for courage and encouragement in the presence and supremacy of justice even among weak, erratic human beings in robes."
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"Gideon's Trumpet", 2007.
An analysis of the theme of defendants' rights to counsel, as discussed in "Gideon's Trumpet" by Anthony Lewis.
975 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper discusses the primary theme of Anthony Lewis' book "Gideon's Trumpet" and compares it to the outcome of the court-case "Gideon v. Wainwright", upon which the book is based. The paper discusses the rights of defendants in the United States, particularly their right to professional counsel, regardless of ability to pay. The paper also looks briefly at the power of judges in America.
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"Justice, and the work of the nine men (today, eight men and one woman) on the court, is not always about the will of the majority of the American people, it is often about the rights of the individual. A case that demonstrates this principle even more vehemently is that of "Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka." In this instance, the school children of Topeka who were Black were denied the right to go to the same schools as their White counterparts, regardless of where they lived, the desires of their Black parents, or where their Black parents paid taxes. The will of the majority of the White residents held sway, until a dedicated band of activists and lawyers gave voice to the desire of the Black community to have equal rights for their children in Topeka."
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Anthony Lewis' "Gideon's Trumpet", 2007.
This paper analyzes the book "Gideon's Trumpet" by Anthony Lewis, which discusses the notorious court case of Clarence Earl Gideon.
1,715 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper examines Anthony Lewis' "Gideon's Trumpet", which evaluates the Supreme Court case of Clarence Earl Gideon. Gideon was tried and convicted in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida but maintained, under the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, that he was entitled to counsel by the state because he couldn't afford his own. The author points out that the case on which the Supreme Court based its ruling was 'Betts v. Brady', and that it rejected the contention that due process under the Fourteenth Amendment provided a flat guarantee of counsel in state criminal trials. The paper relates that the rule of the case is simply that a person charged with a crime anywhere in the United States has the right to counsel, a right deemed fundamental and essential to any fair trial (Sixth Amendment), and, when the person cannot afford one, the state is obligated to provide one under the Fourteenth Amendment due process clause.
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"Ever since 'Betts' in 1942, the court struggled to apply the "special circumstances" aspect of the rule, and the legal problems inherent in the 'Betts' decision were all too evident. Professional comments on the 'Betts' decision, as maintained in law reviews following the decision, had at first been critical, and several Justices within the Supreme Court were already leaning towards its overruling. In fact, between the 'Betts' decision and the time Gideon wrote his letter, the Supreme Court held in favor of every state prisoner whose counsel claim it agreed to hear."
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Gideon's Trumpet: The Law and Our Society, 2002.
An overview of teh impact of the Gideon v Wainright decision on the American law system.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper focuses on the legal after-effects of the Gideon v Wainright decision which ultimately led to the guarantee of council for everyone during a criminal court process. The paper looks at the current relevance of the case, the facts disputed in the book, the outcome of the dispute and the debate, the parties effected by the outcome, the main players in the case, and the author's message about the legal system, lawyers, and the law.
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Gideon in the "The Book of Judges", 2006.
Examines the story of Gideon in the Old Testament's "The Book of Judges".
3,102 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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Gideon's story is an interesting tale of a man who had little faith, little courage and almost no power and yet he was chosen to save Israel from mightier forces. This paper examines the story of Gideon as it appears in "The Book of Judges" in the Old Testament. It includes quotations from the original text.
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"After victory, Gideon severely punished the people of Succoth and Penuel who had refused to supply his army with food. In his essay entitled: "The Punishment by Gideon of Succoth and Penuel in the Light of Ancient Near Eastern Treaties" (pp. 148-50), Malamat maintains that such cruel punishment was justified since "the expected punishment for the breach of a treaty made with Israel" (p. 150). He further assumes that "there existed a kind of vassal-treaty between Gideon and the cities of northern Trans-Jordan, obliging them to supply his army with food during a military campaign" (p. 149). But the existence of such a treaty is not mentioned in the Bible so we can only conclude that Gideon expected Succoth and Penuel to help out since they were Israeli cities but it also makes one wonder about Gideon's leadership skills and his human side."
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Let the Trumpet Sound, 2002.
Examines the book "Let the Trumpet Sound" by Stephen B. Oates, which is a biography of Dr. Martin Luther King.
824 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 29.95
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This paper shows how Stephen Oates explores the life and times of one of the greatest civil rights leaders. It explains how the book looks deeply into Martin Luther King's life and the results of his endless struggle to rid the United States of bigotry. Furthermore, the book examines the forces and people that shaped Dr. King?s life, leading him on his pathway to destiny.
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"Throughout the book, Oates takes a highly favorable look at what Dr. King did for the movement. He writes the words of his story with a great deal of passion. At many points in the book, Oates zealous style places King on a pedestal for all others to look up to. This style is very powerful, influencing the reader to absorb King?s message. In order for the reader to find truth in King?s philosophies however, Oates needed to thoroughly demonstrate the need for change in America."
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"A Small Sound of the Trumpet" by Margaret Labarge, 1991.
A review of thework on the family, social and religious roles of women in the Middle Ages.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 31.95
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This paper examines A Small Sound of the Trumpet by Margaret Wade Labarge. The subtitle of this book is "Women in Medieval Life"; it would seem that women in the Middle Ages did not have much of a life. For that matter, neither did many of the males, but even so, it was a male world. As Labarge states: "To talk about women in medieval life is to deal with their activities at a period when, as one historian has phrased it, 'women were confronted with the closed ranks of a masculine society governed by a thoroughly masculine theology and a morality made for men by men'" (xi).
However, Labarge qualifies that statement by mentioning the realities of everyday existence: "All men had mothers; some had
daughters for whom they cared; and many had wives who either..."
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The Trumpet, 1996.
History & development, materials, types, uses, valves.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 39.95
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"More than any other musical instrument, the trumpet has gone through centuries of evolution in what it is made of, its design, its tonal range and its uses. The first trumpet, several thousand years B.C., is believed to have been a tree branch without a mouthpiece or bell flare, used solely as a megaphone, sounded at religious and magical rites. Related trumpets are the Australian didjeridu and the African transverse trumpet, the latter made from an antelope horn or elephant tusk. The trumpets of the Israelites, made of hammered silver, were used exclusively by priests, as in the famous tumbling of the Walls of Jericho in the book of Exodus. The oldest surviving mention of a trumpet is in the Epic of Gilgamesh, from about 2000 B.C.
The oldest existing trumpets, both silver, from 1353 B.C., were discovered in the tomb of King Tutankhamen in Egypt. They..."
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Gideon & Altar of Baal, 1996.
Examines mythical, religious, historical & cultural aspects of story from Book of Judges in which Jewish king-to-be destroys altar of the god of agriculture.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, $ 79.95
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"This research discusses Gideon and the Altar of Baal, part of the Book of Judges in the Old Testament. Baal was already worshipped in Canaan as the god of agriculture by the time the Israelites arrived. Many of them began worshipping Baal, also. However, when Gideon led them into victorious battle against the Midianite oppressors and destroyed the altar of Baal, the Israelites gave up Baal and supported Gideon, who became king.
When God called Gideon to deliver the Israelites from the Midianites His initial address was both ironic and indicative of future enabling: "the Lord is with thee, thou mighty man of valour." At the time, Gideon was cowering in fear, threshing the wheat at the base of a hill by a winepress instead of at the top of hill where the wind would be available to blow the chaff away. Gideon was not a mighty man at the time, nor was he valorous."
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Maynard Ferguson, 2002.
A biography of the life and works of the trumpet player, Maynard Ferguson.
2,134 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This paper discusses the life and works of Maynard Ferguson, considered to be one of the most influential trumpeters and bandleaders of his time. It gives an insight to the trumpet itself as an instrument and a brief history of jazz bands. It examines his early childhood, career, accomplishments and contributions to Jazz as well as his style and influence. Through his innovational trumpet style, his ability to commercialize and sell jazz and his teaching and involvement with today?s youth, we have enjoyed over six decades of his life. The paper also includes pictures and a discography of music.
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"Another of the major influences in the way that Maynard plays is William ?Cat? Anderson (1916-1981). Anderson, with a range of over five octaves, was a predominant trumpet player for Duke Ellington from 1944 through 1971. There have been many influences in Maynard?s life; another on the long list is Roy Elridge. Roy Elridge was one of the first to successfully play in the high register range. Dizzy Gillespie was so impressed by Elridge?s style that he created his style copying that of Elridge. (1)"
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"Miles Davis: A Biography", 2005.
An overview of this biography about jazz trumpeter Miles Davis by Ian Carr.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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Jazz is the dynamic tension between the expected and the improvised. Miles Davis was brought up torn between his well-to-do white-emulating upbringing and his black heritage. Davis not only bridged this gap but helped create entire new musical vocabularies throughout his long and varied career as a jazz trumpeter. This report shows his evolution and his continuing influence on other musicians, as described in his biography, "Miles Davis: A Biography," written by Ian Carr.
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Introduction
Childhood
Further Development
Evolution, Addiction, & Resurrection
His Influence on Music Today
Concluding Remarks
References
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"He worked with and was a catalyst for Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, and countless others(p234). Many times in his career it had been declared that he already "peaked" and was a remnant of the 50's, of bebop, of cool jazz, of fusion jazz. But he never let himself grow complacent and become an icon of the past. By not producing unless he had something new to say, he was able to continually stay relevant, and re-invent himself every few years (p183). "
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Gender in Today's Society, 2002.
An analysis of Jackie Kay's novel "Trumpet".
855 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses Jackie Kay?s novel "Trumpet", which details the emotions surrounding the discovery that jazzman, Joss Moody, is actually a woman. Those surrounding Moody?s life are forced by the media to acknowledge the discrepancy in their existence. The author shows how following the conclusion of the novel, one is left to wonder whether the true origin of Joss Moody?s choice of lifestyle is gender oppression, homosexuality, or Moody may have believed her gender and sex were not appropriately assigned at birth.
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"One of the greatest oppressors in today?s society is gender, and the behavior that is expected to accompany that particular role. The media frequently capitalizes on the atypical behaviors of males and females. For example, if a man enjoys singing show tunes, going to the ballet, and is not ashamed to cry in front of others, the media frequently portrays this man as a homosexual. Additionally, if a female engages in actions that are typically associated as being masculine, this woman would be portrayed as a lesbian. A homosexual male or female is rarely portrayed as an intelligent, well-rounded individual."
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Race and Bias in Fiction, 2002.
Race and gender bias as depicted in "False Face", "Huckleberry Finn", and "Ben's Trumpet".
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This seven-page undergraduate paper is an analysis of three books: "False Face", "Huckleberry Finn", and "Ben's Trumpet". On the basis of the criteria in Norton and in the Course Kit, all three works are racist, and two contain sexism.
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Dimitri Shostakovich, 2006.
This paper discusses the life of Shostakovich and describes his piano and trumpet concerto with strings, No. 1, Opus 35.
1,285 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses the difficult life history of Dimitri and the publications of his vast contributions to the music world. The author also gives a detailed description of his piano and trumpet concerto with strings, No. 1, Opus 35 providing its four distinct movements Movement I Allegretto, allegro vivace, Lento II, III Moderato and lastly Allegro con brio.
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"Shostakovich had a difficult adolescence, his sister Maria died at the age of seven, when he was 14. A year later in 1921, due to the privations of World War I and the Russian Revolution, he began to suffer from malnutrition. At the age of 17, he completed his courses and began to sketch his first symphony. He was unable to continue due to malnutrition and tuberculosis. While recovering in a Crimean sanitarium, Dimitri met Tanya Glivenko, his girlfriend until her marriage in 1929. Shostakovich was forced to go to work as a cinema pianist after his recovery. Despite these set backs, Dimitri continued to compose. Between the ages of 17 and 19, he completed his famous Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10., and had his Op 5, 10 and 11a accepted for publication. He also graduated from Leningrad conservatorie. By the age of 21, he had premiered his first symphony and completed his 15th major composition."
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Ethnogaphies Contrasted, 2002.
Compares and contrasts Peter Worsley's "The Trumpet Shall Fall" and Kenelelm Burridge's "Mambu: A Melanesian Millenium".
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper examines two works of Peter Worsley and Kenelm O. Burridge regarding the cargo cults of the Malaysian islands. The works of both authors are compared and contrasted.
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