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Glimpse Into the Mind of a Genius, 2002.
A discussion of the works of the author Vladimir Nabokov.
2,520 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper gives a brief history of the life of the author Vladimir Nabokov and analyzes its effect on his writings which are perceived to be semi-biographical. Vladimir Nabokov wrote about the world in which he lived, the first half of the twenty first century and the central theme of his works, death.
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"Nabokov?s literary style builds rich characters in a short period of time. We get to know their inner thoughts with very few words. Nabokov gives us a brief, but in depth look into a particular moment in his character?s lives. His style is soft and flowing until the very last sentence, when he very abruptly slips in a plot twist in the last line. ?Revenge? and ?Conversation Piece, 1945? are works which illustrate this style clearly."
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A Glimpse into Neanderthal Culture, 2004.
A look into the development of Neanderthal culture by examining their language use, tool usage, and other daily functions.
4,875 words (approx. 19.5 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 124.95
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When people think of the Humanoid genus, Homo Sapiens neanderthalensis (HSN), they picture a very primitive creature, simplistic in nature, with few social complexities.This paper explains that, upon close examination of several Neanderthan archaeological sites, one will find the Neanderthal man had all of the necessary elements for the beginning of the formation of modern society. It was once thought that these elements were only present in Neanderthan culture after contact with Home Sapiens sapiens (HSS). However, evidence now exists that suggests that Neanderthals were already well on their way to developing a formal, but rudimentary, culture well before contact with HSS. This research examines these findings using evidence gathered from the Petralona, Larga Velhol, St. Cesaire, Shanidar, and Arago sites. This research supports the thesis that Neanderthals had the beginnings of an advanced society prior to contact with Home Sapiens sapiens and that the disappearance of the Neanderthan culture was a result of the intermixing of HSN species with HSS species.
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"The use of language by Neanderthal man has been as issue of contention since the first discoveries of the culture. Some archeologists paint the picture of Neanderthal man as a highly advanced mammal with little or no language capability. However, this is inconsistent with other findings. One of the keys to deciphering these arguments is to be careful in the definition of language. There are many aspects to the term ?language?. One might consider language to consist of a series of non-verbal cues and sounds that to modern man would not seem like a language, as we know it today. The silver-backed gorilla and chimpanzee have been found to have an advanced language of this type and have even been able to learn out language by way of sign language in some cases. Neanderthal man was more advanced in other areas than these other primates in tool usage and manufacture, and other areas of advanced culture. It would stand to reason then, that they had a language, at least as advanced as that of the more advanced primates of today. Perhaps the language of today?s advanced primates is more complex than we are aware and it is simply a case of us not being able to understand or to pick up on subtleties known only to native speakers. Let us now examine the evidence."
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World Religions: A Glimpse at Islam, 2007.
A discussion and comparison of Islam and Christianity.
1,955 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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This paper highlights the differences and similarities between Islam and Christianity. The paper also includes the summary of an interview the writer conducted with a representative of a Dallas-area Imam, Yusuf Kavkci or Kavakci, in which the writer discussed public attitudes towards the Dallas Central Mosque and some of the controversy surrounding Dr. Kavkci and the public perception of Islam in 2007. The writer found the interview somewhat disappointing, but learnt from his research that Christianity and Islam happen to take interesting departures from one another on a wide array of issues even as they are both Abrahamic faiths.
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Introduction
Interview Summary
Comparing/Contrasting Islam with Another Religion (in this case, Christianity)
Conclusion
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"A comparison and contrast of Islam and Christianity is always an interesting undertaking. For one thing, both are Abrahamic religions insofar as they both revere the biblical Abraham as a spiritual ancestor (Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance, 2007). In theory, all three of the religions preach love and toleration. That being noted, there are certainly passages in Islam which are critical of Christianity and of Judaism - presumably because the early Islamicists wanted to distance themselves from "adulterated" Christianity and from "less-evolved" Judaism; for its part, Christianity has been, historically, more explicitly critical of the Jews (from whom it sought to distance itself) than of Muslims."
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The Challenges of Genius, 2002.
A look at the burdens of the gift of genius as illustrated in "The Diary of Ana?s Nin" (Anais Nin) and "A Beautiful Mind" (Sylvia Nasar).
1,237 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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In both the published diary of Ana?s Nin, "The Diary of Ana?s Nin", and Sylvia Nasar's "A Beautiful Mind", the topic is, directly or indirectly, the gift of genius and the burdens it can impose on those who posess it. The paper shows that Ana?s Nin's diary cannot be seen to be truly 'about' anything more than the day-to-day events of her life and her musings. Nevertheless, knowing the literary genius of Ana?s Nin today, we can read her diary as the journal of a genius in development and try to learn about genius through her observations. The paper discusses
"A Beautiful Mind" which, in contrast, was written intentionally as a study of a genius and, as such, provides us with a different kind of insight into the nature of genius - in this case, mathematical wonder, John Nash.
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"What also serves to distinguish the two books is that, where Nin had final editorial control and could present herself in any light she saw fit, Nasar was free to describe Nash in any way she felt the facts could support. What is notable is that despite Nin's control, she often chose, for the sake of effect or impartiality, to portray herself in an unfavorable light. Nasar, in contrast, clearly put considerable effort into trying to redeem or gloss over the many unpleasant facets of someone who is clearly a thoroughly unpleasant man. Even after coming through his battle with schizophrenia to win the Nobel prize, Nash demonstrates bitterness over not winning a minor math prize in his youth, and he demonstrates this bitterness in his Nobel autobiography!"
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"A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius", 2002.
An analysis of the theme of irony in "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius" by Dave Eggers.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This will be a paper on the book, "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius", by Dave Eggers. By understanding this book more, we can see obvious hypocrisy in the work that is presented here through the author's opinion of irony that he shows in the scope of the writing. By realizing the nature of this unfounded sense of ideology in the writing, we can see why themes of irony abound in the tale, regardless of the writer's intentions.
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"A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius", 2002.
A look at the quest for reality in Dave Eggers' autobiography "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper addresses the sense of irony found within Dave Eggers' book, "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius". This paper demonstrates how it is ironic that Eggers' fights against a world created through entertainment and media yet depending upon its influences.
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Emerson: A Man of Hope or a Man of Genius, 2004.
A discussion regarding the ideas of Ralph Waldo Emerson.
1,292 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper explores Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote " Man hopes. Genius creates" from his speech "The American Scholar". The paper references both "The American Scholar" and "Self-Reliance" and uses various excerpts of Emerson's writing to portray him both as a genius as well as a man of hope. The paper also discusses a very interesting and thought provoking paradox within Emerson's philosophy.
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"The American writer Ralph Waldo Emerson states in his speech "The American Scholar" that "Man hopes. Genius Creates." (Emerson, 517) In these four words, Emerson defines the common quality of a man is to hope while the genius takes action and creates. Emerson himself is an amalgamation of a genius and a man. He demonstrates both of these qualities in his essay entitled "Self-Reliance" as well as in "The American Scholar." Both dissertations contain in them moments of creative genius and moments of mere hope. The action of hoping, however, is an essential and initial phase of genius. Hope is a precursor to genius. Genius is achieving a solution and acting upon it."
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Huey Long: Genius or Monster?, 2002.
This paper discusses Huey Long, a populist who rose rapidly in politics in Louisiana.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper is a biography which discusses the issue of whether politician Huey Long should be considered a genius or a monster. The paper gives examples of Long's praise and criticisms as well as describes Long's ability to connect with the common man and to manipulate the political system to get elected, to govern, and to hide his unsavory activities from the public eye.
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"Huey Long was a populist who rose rapidly in politics in Louisiana. He was the eighth of nine children born to Huey and Caledonia Tyson Long in 1893 on a farm near Winnfield, Louisiana. His childhood was notable, for he did not distinguish himself either academically or athletically. As he grew to adulthood, he emerged as an accomplished salesman, an ability which would hold him in good stead when the product he began selling was himself. He spent some time peddling cooking oil door?to?door through the backwoods of Louisiana. He married Rose McConnell at age nineteen and entered Tulane University's law school in New Orleans, and he passed the bar exam only seven?months after enrolling. He practiced law for three years in Winnfield, Long before he began his political career by running for a seat on the Louisiana Railroad Commission, which he won by tirelessly campaigning among the country people he had first visited as a salesman. By 1924, Huey was set to become governor. He was considered a "brilliant if somewhat rambling orator" and "again focused his campaign efforts on the country folk whose language and ways he understood so well."
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The Musical Genius of Frank Zappa, 2004.
Looks at the life, career, and contributions to the music world of famous musician, Frank Zappa.
1,042 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of the life of famed musician, Frank Zappa. The life and works of Zappa are explored, and reasons are presented as to why he should be labeled a 20th century genius in the field of music.
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"It used to be that the word genius only applied to a standardized IQ score on an Intelligence Quotient test. In more recent years the world has come to the understanding that there are many types of intelligence and that genius can be found in many areas of life. One area that has always escaped the watchful eye of genius identifiers has been that of the music world. While musicians were often referred to as talented or gifted, the word genius was rarely used. Today, with the new understanding that genius can come in many forms; artists from the past and present are being recognized for the true genius they possessed. One of the most talented geniuses in the field of music was famed artist Frank Zappa. Zappa will always be remembered as a 20th century genius because of his lifetime achievement and contributions to the world of music."
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A Flawed Genius, 2007.
This paper provides a personality profile of Sigmund Freud.
1,974 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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In this article, the writer notes that undoubtedly, Freud was one of the great geniuses of the 20th century, due to his often explosive views and theories on love, language, power, human development and death. The writer points out that Freud, like many other prominent scientists and researchers, was not a perfect human being. The writer maintains that it is clear that Sigmund Freud suffered from numerous flaws in his personality, much like any other human being which society views as being above the normal range of human creativity and intellectual power. The writer concludes that the paradox of Freud and his "fatal flaws" is double-sided, meaning that he both inspires intense loyalty from many current researchers in human psychology and intense hatred from those who oppose his often radical and downright incorrect theories on human development.
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Introduction
Freud's Early Life
Marriage and Cocaine
Freud and His Father
Freud and Jewish Culture
Conclusion
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"In many of their letters, Sigmund Freud and his wife left highly-detailed descriptions of their often tempestuous relationship."
"As related in these letters, during the first decade of their marriage, three sons and three daughters were born which added extreme pressure to Freud's ability to earn a substantial living as a neuropathologist in Vienna. At this time, circa 1884, Freud decided to conduct some experiments on the use of cocaine. At first, his interests in the drug were therapeutic, but he soon started using the drug and within two years found himself under a cloud of suspicion, due to reports of drug addiction which brought much criticism from his contemporaries."
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Crazy or Genius?, 2002.
This paper studies Sigmund Freud's psycho-sexual stages of development.
1,005 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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The paper studies Sigmund Freud and his many theories about sexuality. It details his early childhood and how his theories are used today. It also describes his way of dividing life into five stages: the Oral stage, the Anal stage, the Phallic Stage, the Latency stage, and finally the Genital stage. It concludes by examining the question of Freud's sanity, was he crazy or just a genius?
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"Sigmund Freud is best known for his theories about sexuality and how an individual develops from it. In his eyes, sexual development is the main focus of psychopathology. Even though his theories were very controversial they were the most influential in his time and even today are still held very highly in some societies. So, who was this ?rebellious? man? What are his theories? Are his theories really valuable today? "
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Georg Cantor: A Genius Out of Time, 2002.
A review of the life and work of the mathematician Georg Cantor.
2,755 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper is a biographical description of the work of Georg Cantor and his work in the development of set theory. In his time, these hypotheses were considered greatly controversial by other mathematicians. However, now they are an integral part of the study of mathematics.
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"Georg attended several private schools in Frankfurt, and in 1859, entered the distinguished Grossherzoglich Hessiche Provinzialrealschule in Darmstadt. He left this institution in 1860 with high recommendations in mathematics. His father discouraged the study of math due to the fact that he wished him to become an engineer, a job that paid considerably more than mathematics. He originally attended Grossherzogliche Hoehere Gewerbeschule (Grand-Ducal Higher Polytechnic, later changed to Technische Hochschule) at Darmstadt following his father?s wishes and studying Engineering. Later, when Georg convinced his father that his heart was truly in math, his father relented and he began the study of Mathematics in 1862 (Johnson, 1997). "
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Paul Robeson: A 20th Century Genius, 2008.
This paper nominates Paul Leroy Robeson as a candidate for the 20th Century award.
1,433 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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The paper provides a synopsis of Robeson's life and his achievements and examines his impact on arts and culture. The paper shows how Robeson was an amazingly accomplished individual who was known as a scholar, athlete, lawyer, actor, singer, author and social activist. The paper notes that most of his achievements have been obscured because of the propaganda surrounding his connections with the communist party.
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"Paul Leroy Robeson was born on April 9, 1898 in Princeton, New Jersey. His father, William Robeson, a former runaway slave, was a Presbyterian preacher. Paul's mother, Maria Louisa Robeson was from a distinguished family and was a schoolteacher. At the age of six, Paul's mother was killed in a kitchen fire and his father relocated to Westfield, New Jersey. In 1910, the family moved to Somerville, New Jersey where Paul attended Somerville High School. The high school was integrated and surprisingly Paul had minimal race issues in Somerville. He excelled in school. Paul was on the debate team, he made straight A's, he was in the chorus, he played sports, and he was active in drama. Miss Miller, Paul's drama teacher, took a special interest in him. Though it was risky and controversial, Miss Miller believed in Paul so much that she coached him to play the lead role in the Shakespearean play Othello. Paul did get the part and he was a hit (Robeson, 1971)."
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"The African Genius" by Basil Davidson, 1991.
A review of the work presenting an overview of the history and development of the continent's culture, government, religion, art and Western influences.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"The purpose of this paper is to discuss and analyze the book, The African Genius, by Basil Davidson.
Davidson is a great admirer of the African culture in general, and the ability of the African people to survive. He is also very cognizant of the element of racism in European and American historians' discussion of Africa's history. As he puts it, it is still necessary to set African reality within its historical context "The anthropologists of the colonial period did not do this" (26). Davidson feels that most historians have looked upon African societies as being timeless entities without past or future.
The result of this approach, according to Davidson, was to "strengthen the impression of a complete otherness of African societies. Presented without history, as living in a perpetual..."
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