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Heritage Attractions, 2007.
This paper provides a market focused appraisal for measuring the effectiveness of heritage attractions as a tourism product.
2,971 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that tourism is mainly based on geographical attractions, which include beautiful scenery, exciting and/or exotic locations, among others. The writer points out that the reasons for which people choose various tourist locations differ according to needs, preferences and affordability. The writer explains that heritage tourism is an example of tourist activity that allows people to enrich their basis of knowledge and information. Further, the writer notes that heritage tourism or cultural tourism is a branch of tourism offering the cultural dimension of the location where tourism occurs as the main value. Historical sites are usually the main attraction in this case. The writer discusses that the main coordinates of heritage tourism include culture, historic information, interaction with the local people and eventually, a perceived sense of adventure.
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"Heritage tourism or cultural tourism is a branch of tourism offering the cultural dimension of the location where tourism occurs as the main value. Historical sites are usually the main attraction in this case. The main coordinates of heritage tourism include culture, historic information, interaction with the local people and eventually, a perceived sense of adventure. Heritage tourism allows people to get in touch with the past. At the same time, it is important to mention that it contributes to the preservation of the cultural heritage itself."
"The products that heritage tourism offers can be customer oriented. From this point of view, one could speak about creative tourism. Creative tourism is based on the principle of interactivity."
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Heritage Tourism Management, 2004.
An overview of heritage tourism, with a focus on the heritage tourism market in Australia.
5,215 words (approx. 20.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 129.95
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This paper examines how heritage tourism is one of the fastest-growing tourism types in the world today. It focuses on the heritage tourism market in Australia, including a discussion on the heritage tourists themselves. In addition, it reviews and assesses current Australian heritage resources, as well as the management of successful heritage tourism sites. It also evaluates the best way to maintain sustainable heritage tourism within Australia through the examination of a specific case study of Kakadu National Park. It demonstrates that, with proper maintenance and care, the heritage tourism market can thrive and can be an extremely useful tool in teaching future generations, both indigenous and foreign, about the country and the people who have made that country great.
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"In addition to the evaluation of specific sites, there is also important value in understanding the heritage themes that deem areas to be considered a cultural site. The Australian heritage Commission identifies nine main themes for heritage resources, each of which includes a host of sub themes. The main themes are the evolution of the environment, the indigenous populations, the development of local, regional, and state economy, the construction of settlements and towns, Australian work environments, education, government, cultural, and phases of life. Within each theme are sub themes such as historical people involved, the evolution of the main theme, and historical references to main points within each theme (Australian Heritage Commission, 2001, 3)."
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African American Heritage in Literature, 2000.
A look at African American heritage, primarily through the eyes of Langston Hughes and Alice Walker.
2,127 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 66.95
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Introduction: the idea of heritage
The First Person Narrator
The Idea of Heritage as an Important Part of Self-Identity
Hughes: His poem: Walker's story
The Complication
The Idea that Everyday Things are Different to Mama and to Wangero.
Conclusion
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The Historic West End of Vancouver and Barclay Heritage Square, 2005.
This paper discusses the location and the history of the Historic West End of Vancouver and Barclay Heritage Square .
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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The geographic location chosen to be the central focus of this essay is located in Vancouver's West End, about a ten minute walk west of downtown. The writer describes that the city block is bordered by the four streets of Haro, Barclay, Broughton and Nicola and that the most famous landmark in the park is the Roedde House Museum. The writer notes that originally, all of the houses except for this one were intended for demolition. Further, the writer mentions that only through the efforts of many diligent historic preservationists was this area saved and restored to its historic form.
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"The city of Vancouver is located in a popular region of North America that is known for breathtaking scenery, cultural diversity and historic residential areas. Vancouver proudly boasts several such neighborhoods, which have been the most densely populated on the continent for the better part of the 20th century and beyond. One of the most famous and distinctive of these is Barclay Heritage Square, a virtual jewel of historic Victorian gardens, benches, even a gazebo, that encompasses a single city block. It is all nestled modestly among the mostly residential streets of the neighborhood just west of the downtown core, most commonly known as the West End."
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Tourist Attractions of London, Kentucky, 2004.
Summary of historical sites, tourist attractions, and national parks in and around London, Kentucky.
3,148 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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This paper presents a summary of the special sites and activities located in or near the city of London, Kentucky. The paper includes descriptions and directions to museums, national parks, historical and recreational sites, and the airport. The paper also describes the airport's services, types and number of airplanes flying in and out, the runways, and economic considerations and factors affecting the future of the airport.
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"The city of London in Kentucky is surrounded by a lot of attractive items for tourists and the first of them is the Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park. This is on US 25, London, Kentucky 40744. The site has both historical and recreational importance and is two miles south of the town on US 25. The total area covered by the park is 896 acres and this is the place from where the first mass migration took place from the Colonies to the Western Territories by the Americans. The next important site is the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, and this is situated at Corbin which is a little distance away. This can be visited 24 hours in a day and facilities are available for parking all types of vehicles including motor coaches and dumping of waste. The falls are very interesting and this is often called the "Niagara of the South. This is a very popular tour destination with the beautiful falls and a "moon bow". This is the only river in the Western hemisphere which shows a moon bow, and the falls are 125 feet wide and drop 68 feet into the Cumberland River."
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Black Heritage and the Way it Effects Women's Lives, 2002.
A detailed analysis of Alice Walker's writings about black women in society.
3,085 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 6 sources, $ 90.95
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This paper looks at two short stories by writer Alice Walker: "Strong Horse Tea" and "The Revenge of Hannah Kemhuff". The author examines the writer's depiction of black women and their position in society and their responsibilities as women as part of the black heritage and tradition. The paper also analyzes the characters in the stories.
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"Alice Walker's stories in "In Love and Trouble: Stories of Black Women" provide us with glimpses into the nature of being black and female in America, into the ways in which black women make a success of their lives (or try to make a success of their lives) by drawing on not only their own personal pasts but also on an accumulated heritage of black female traditions and knowledge. This paper examines how Walker emphasizes the importance of black heritage to her characters in two of the short stories in this book, "Strong Horse Tea" and "The Revenge of Hannah Kemhuff".
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British Heritage Conservation Principles, 2003.
A review of the unique quality and character of the historical districts of Birmingham, and what can be done to preserve these areas.
4,600 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 119.95
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This paper takes a look at the Jewellery Quarter, the oldest manufacturing community of Birmingham, UK and reviews the possible steps available to preserve the historical value and unique quality of this historical district without causing harm to the area.
Contents
Introduction
Review and Discussion
British Heritage Conservation Principles
Birmingham History and Background
The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Today
Current Conservation Initiatives
Conclusion and Recommendations
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"British Heritage Conservation Principles. Heritage conservation in the United Kingdom is certainly not new, and many of the major organisations and systems currently in place have been working to preserve historic sites for many years; for example, the National Trust was established in 1895 with the goal of acquisition and preservation, on the nation's behalf and in perpetuity, of places of scenic beauty (Allmendinger & Thomas, 1998). In the mid-20th century, the Trust starting acquiring country houses and estates as tax regimes changed to the disadvantage of traditionally wealthy landed gentry; while some families remained in residence, the goal was to encourage public access to these historic sites, and today, the Trust is the largest private landowner in the UK (Allmendinger & Thomas, 1998). According to Larkham (1996), the heritage conservation concept was heavily influenced by legal decisions in the early 1960s; in this regard, the impetus for these principles, like much conservationist legislation in the UK, was a Private Member's Bill. Allmendinger and Thomas note that, "These areas were defined as 'areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance': a definition which remains unchanged today. Designation was a simple process largely carried out by the local planning authority (LPA). It is a popular process, with nearly 10,000 areas designated across the UK by 1996" (p. 56). Today, heritage conservation has become increasingly applied to the marketing of products and, particularly relevant for the purposes of this investigation, whether individual sites or monuments, or entire "tourist-historic cities" (Ashworth and Tunbridge, 1990). "
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The African American Heritage, 2006.
This paper presents a book review of "African Americans in the Early Republic" by Donald Wright.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses the lead author behind the work, Donald Wright. The paper explains that he began his interest in exploring the African American heritage as a youth. Wright contended that he spent much of his childhood fascinated by anything related to Africa and as a college student wanted to pursue these interests. Wright has remarked that he felt there was a need in the United States for people to realize the importance of Africa and African American people, because of the impact that these individuals have on the nation. Language, culture, tradition and the African American inclusion in the country has changed every aspect of society since the country began. Wright has worked as a researcher, instructor and first hand observer that has frequented the country of Africa and learned from the people he writes about.
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Jewish-Russian Heritage, 2004.
An overview of the history of the Jews in Russia, including the radical actions taken to stop the growth and existence of Jewish culture and its current resurgence.
2,391 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper looks at how, during the past two decades, the former Soviet Union has gone through many different changes, with the biggest one being the dismantling of its very existence and government and the slow process of rebuilding it from the ground up. It examines how, in the former Soviet Union, there were many strict rules, and the heavy arm of Communism was felt throughout the state. One of the things that was heavily mandated was the freedom of religion. It explores how the Jewish faith encountered severe opposition in the Soviet Union for many years and how, with the dismantling of the Soviet Union, the question of religious freedom has again raised its head and how the Russian Jewish heritage is again taking a turn in the road. It shows how after a century of being attacked, ignored, oppressed, and punished, it is beginning to come alive and be recognized as a growing and active faith among the Russian residents who are Jewish.
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"By the early 1800's Nicholas was in control and decided he was going to handle the Jewish problem once and for all. He used suppression and cohesion to do his work and ordered thousands of Jewish youth into the army. The youths ranged from 12-25 years old. This move caused significant problems in the Jewish communities as it demoralized and angered those who were forced to give up their children for an army to defend a nation that treated them like second class citizens. It became a tug of war with the Jewish parents refusing to send their sons and the government sending in what were called "snatchers" to steal them away and make them join."
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The Change in Culture and Heritage, 2002.
An analysis of how the lives of various literary characters are shaped by forces beyond their control.
2,379 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper provides an analysis of how the lives of selected characters were affected and shaped by forces beyond their control in their social relationships, culture, lifestyle, death, race, innocence and guilt, along with sex and its uses. It also examines how human strengths and frailties are exemplified in "Mister Johnson" by Joyce Cary, "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, "Crossing the Mangrove" by Maryse Conde, "Passbook Number F.47927" by Muthoni Likimani, and "Weep Not Child" by Ngugi Wa Thiong'o. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"In Joyce Cary's novel, Mister Johnson, there is a clear demonstration of what happens when people try to ingratiate themselves with the powers that be in an effort to further their own interests at the sacrifice of their own culture and integrity. Cary's editors note that "The 'Mister Johnson' who gives the book its title is an ebullient, dream-filled native clerk away from home and family, unknowingly at sea in a world he cannot comprehend." In his introduction, Cary says of the title character that although he didn't design him exactly after him, a clerk he met once was kept in mind when Johnson was crafted."
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Jazz: The American Heritage, 2002.
Looks at the origins, history, and composition of American jazz.
1,774 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper delves into the indigenous, American creation of jazz music. It looks at the relationship between the origins of jazz and the history of African-Americans, the main characteristics of jazz music, and the instruments originally used for playing jazz. The beginning of jazz music in New Orleans is discussed, as well as some of the influences on the music and the different types of jazz that evolved over time. Famous jazz musicians and singers are also mentioned.
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"A significant relationship exists between the origins of jazz and the history of African-Americans. To entertain themselves and get through the grueling days, plantation slaves would perform music that would remind them of their African homeland. Their songs, sounds and compositions would be on the wide variety of singing, rhythms and melodies that ranged throughout the continent."
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Interpersonal Attraction, 2002.
A discussion on interpersonal attraction (IPA) including physical attractiveness, psychological equity, familiarity and IPA as a social construct.
2,101 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper looks at the fundamental theories that have been devised by psychologists to explain interpersonal attraction. It begins by examining the concept of attractiveness and situational influences on attraction followed by experimental social psychology theories and the social construction of attraction. It aims to give an overview of the different concepts and theories, which in cases is illustrated by research conducted in the field.
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"Physical attractiveness can have a significant effect on our first impressions of an individual and determine whether we are attracted to them or not. Hatfield (1966) carried out an experiment on 752 first year students at the University of Minnesota at an orientation week dance. Students were randomly matched and then spent two and half hours together after which time they took a break to complete a questionnaire about their dates. The results of this questionnaire were then compared to that of personality and aptitude test given to the students before the dance."
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Perceived Attractiveness, 2005.
An experiment looking at the effects that personality and appearence have on how people perceive attractiveness.
3,111 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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This paper presents an experiment that attempts to determine if personality has a certain role pertaining to evaluating a person's attractiveness or if physical appearance is the determining factor in rating attractiveness. The proposed hypothesis in the paper is that people shown a picture along with a personality profile will rate the individual significantly differently in attractiveness than an individual who is shown only a picture. In the experiment, the dependent variable is attractiveness and the independent variable is a personality profile containing abilities, attitude, traits and background. Participants in the experiment were given a survey that asked them to rate, on a 7 point Likert Scale, how attractive the people in the photographs appeared. Although there was a slight difference between the two sample groups, that difference was not significant.
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"In the Noor and Evans (2003) experiment only women photographs were used and a 44-item Big-Five Inventory was used. The statistical analysis used was a one-way test, within-subjects ANOVA. There was a pretest with 57 participants to rate the pictures. The ANOVA revealed no significant main effect manipulation on rating of attractiveness. The pictures of asymmetrical faces were comparably attractive to the pictures of normal and symmetrical faces. Symmetry appeared to have a significant effect on ratings of personality. The experiment established an effect of facial symmetry on personality ratings, but failed to determine if facial symmetry had a significant effect on perceptions of attractiveness. Overall, the experiment supported predictions that facial symmetry affects personality impressions."
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Physical Attraction, 2004.
Examines how physical appeal influences the sexual attraction between the sexes.
906 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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Physical attraction affects nearly every aspect of human life, from choosing partners to influencing attributional perceptions. Since physical appeal plays a huge role in the attraction between opposite sexes, there has been much study devoted to this aspect in particular. This paper refers to Amanda Gardner's article, "Opposites Don't Always Attract", which discusses the outcome of research that tries to explain physical attraction in a generalized manner. The paper examines just how important physical attractiveness is in order to find a partner.
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"However it is virtually impossible to generalize human relationships into standard rules or definitions, as in real life situations there are more complex factors to be considered. Finally we cannot ignore the character of a person when we discuss the attraction between the opposite sexes. A person beaming with inner beauty though lacking in external appearance may appeal more to the opposite sex."
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The Evolution of Sexual Attraction, 2008.
This paper discusses the motivations behind procreation and sexual attraction.
1,637 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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In this article, the writer notes that successful copulation and reproduction has been propagated by the human species for millions of years. The writer points out that this process has been studied and researched for centuries to determine the physiological and psychological motivations behind procreation and sexual attraction. The field of evolutionary psychology has attempted to do so, and derives evidence from psychology, neuroscience, anthropology, comparative zoology, sociology, behavioral genetics, and many other fields. The writer discusses that through such studies, more insight may be gained as to sexual attraction, mate choices, and social decisions regarding sex and relationship between men and women. The writer maintains that there is no doubt that human beings will continue mating and reproducing, yet the whole process continues to have a mysterious aura surrounding it. The writer then concludes that although study after study has been conducted, the physiological and psychological motivations behind procreation and sexual attraction are still elusive.
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Introduction
Evolutionary Function of Orgasms
What Men and Women Find Attractive
Social vs. Sexual Attraction
Conclusion
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"This modern day psychology of the human male is no doubt an offshoot from his male ancestors who were physiologically urged to over-reproduce to insure survival of the species.
"Women, on the other hand, do not appear to have such a physiological or psychological need to procreate with multiple males, as women do not compete with other female ova during sexual encounters. Therefore, short-term sexual partners for women may function only to evaluate possible long-term mates, and serve more of a social function whether than a sexual or reproductive one."
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