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Hip Fracture Protectors, 2007.
A review of the results and implications of the article "Effectiveness of Hip Protectors for Preventing Hip Fractures in Elderly People: Systematic Review" by Martyn Parker, William Gillespie and Lesley Gillespie.
701 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 25.95
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This paper reviews the article, "Effectiveness of Hip Protectors for Preventing Hip Fractures in Elderly People: Systematic Review" by Martyn Parker, William Gillespie and Lesley Gillespie. The paper also describes how the study was conducted and analyzes its results and the conclusions drawn from it. Finally, the paper presents the implications of the study's results.
Table of Contents:
Problem and Purpose
Sample Selection Process
Data Analysis
Results/Conclusion
Implications
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"The authors brought up the issue of compliance, the lack of a clear definition of what constitutes compliance and regulatory measures for the manufacture of hip protectors. The issue of compliance is significant because of the wide percentage range observed among the studies in hip protector acceptance and compliance, a possible confounder for many of these studies (Parker, Gillespie & Gillespie, 2006). This leads to the possible underlying reasons behind non-compliance, including the definition itself, the discomfort and inconvenience in wearing the appliance and unclear industry standards regarding protector effectiveness (Parker, Gillespie & Gillespie, 2006). Focusing on these issues by future, adequately-sized studies should improve compliance to the use of hip protectors (Parker, Gillespie & Gillespie, 2006)."
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Internet Distribution for Windowsill Protectors, 2003.
A discussion on the migration of distribution system from traditional channels of distribution (special agents) to internet-based service for Windowsill Protectors.
2,382 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper is a case study of a migration project involving the introduction of a new channel of business to Home Accessories International, a provider of accessories to the home. The paper specifically focuses on a windowsill protector product line. The new channel is online distribution of this product (e-tailing).
Table of Contents:
Project Overview
Management Summary
Introduction
Migration Issues
Impact of E-tailing on Relationship with Existing Network of Specialised Distributors
Maintaining Existing Customer Loyalty to the HAI Brand Despite the Changing Channel of Distribution
Researching Legal Issues of Internet Based Distribution in an International Setting
Costs and Delivery Time-frame
Periodic Updates for Senior Management and Other Stakeholders
Conclusion
Appendix A
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"Home Accessories International (HAI) is a provider of various accessories to the home. Traditionally distribution of goods has been performed via a network of specialised distributors across Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. Senior management has recently decided to migrate an existing product line, windowsill protectors, to an online distribution system (e-tailing) in order to reduce the costs involved in relying on agents to market the goods to retail customers. This will be a test case which will be closely observed by other divisions of HAI. If successful, implementation will be extended throughout the company. E-tailing is unlikely to attract new customers in the first instance and this is not the aim of the project. Management will be satisfied to maintain the existing customer base during the first year of online operation."
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Hip Hop Culture and Identity, 2005.
A thorough examination of the hip hop culture and its impact on a person's identity.
34,125 words (approx. 136.5 pages), 150 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This research explores the hip hop culture and its identity. An overview of the current literature is given that reflects the theoretical position of Black culture in the United States. In addition a definition of hip hop and rap is provided, including a discussion of its origins and the current state this art form is in. The influence of the ghetto and hip hop culture is explored at length, as well as the lyrical content of the music. Commercialization of this unique music form is discussed, in addition to hip hop culture's tendency toward visualization as opposed to aural. Finally, hip hop as a global force is reviewed. In the end, it becomes clear that hip hop music is a significant influence on global culture, for Black and non-Black community members and this influence has been facilitated by technology and the drive of capitalism.
Introduction
The History of Hip Hop
Overview of Current Literature Regarding Hip Hop
Defining Hip Hop Culture
The Four Pillars of Hip Hop and Others
The Ghetto, Hip Hop Culture and the Divergent Styles of West Coast and East Coast
East Coast versus West Coast Conflict
Geographical Diversity of Hip Hop Today
Hip Hop and the Jail Culture
Graffiti as a Subversive and Sublime Cultural Arm of Hip Hop
African Americans and Spatial Mobility
The Ghetto Environment and its Effects on the Lyrical Content of Hip Hop
Examination of Lyrical Content in Gangsta Rap Songs
Discussion of Virulent and Caustic Language Within the Sub-Genre of Gangsta Rap
The Double Standard in the World of Gangsters as Demonstrated by Hip Hop
Hip Hop Culture and Misogyny
Hip Hop Culture and the Poetry of the Dispossessed
The Controversy About Selling Out and Hip Hop Culture
Representing the Ghetto
Hip Hop Culture and Sports Marketing
Hip Hop Sales Statistics and the Thug Image for Sales Controversy
Hip Hop as a Force in American Pop Culture and the Displacement of Other Genres of Music
Tastes and Decadence in Hip Hop Culture
The Hip Hop Culture and Political Influence
Hip Hop as a Global Force
References
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"Although one may be led to believe that hip hop music is a recent evolution, it relates back to the griots of West Africa, from more than two hundred years ago. The griots were, and in some rural areas still are, storytellers, poets and traveling singers who played an important role in ancient African societies. They used poetry and rhythm to teach the people about their history, as written language was rarely used ("Griot").
One could even argue that hip hop music began even earlier than griots, stemming from the ancient societies of Egypt, as a rich, Black tradition of admiration for rhetoric in both written and spoken form. It is part of the Black rhetorical continuum, as it borrows from and expands a tradition of creative use of language styles and strategies. It was created as rhetoric of resistance primarily to racial discrimination and oppression (Kopano). "
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The Hip-Hop Culture, 2007.
This research study examines the effects, both positive and negative, that the hip-hop culture has had on the world at large.
3,040 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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The paper explains that hip-hop music, or rap, is a rhythmic language and is a 'self-expressive' form of musical artistry. The paper shows how hip-hop provides a political, social, community and ethnic forum in which the many diverse world events, politics and social problems can be addressed. The paper points out that hip-hop was generally a musical pursuit of the urban environments of larger cities, but today hip-hop is widespread in terms of those who listen daily to hip-hop music. The paper warns that by the older generation labeling this music culture as 'bad,' they have simultaneously insured the interest in the hip-hop artistry.
Outline:
Objective
Thesis
Background of the Study
Methodology
Data Analysis/Collection
Literature Review
History of Hip Hop
Roots of Modern Day Hip Hop
Rap-A Form of Self-Expression
Hip Hop-Direct Response to an Older Generation's Rejection of Values and Needs of Young People
Bakiri-Conscious Hip Hop?
Summary and Conclusion
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"In the earlier days of hip-hop the recitations of the popular sayings and slang of the days transformed to a "more elaborate" form with the adding to and twisting of rhymes making them "suitable to the party environment." Initially, rap was known as "emceeing". The first rap music emcee team was Kool Herc and the Herculoids. (D'Cook, 1985) Rap is said to have "caught on because it was for young urban New Yorkers a change to freely express themselves." (D'Cook, 1985) The rap art was accessible to all. One didn't need money, resources, or lessons to rhyme and as rapping was a verbal skill it could be practiced and perfected and "at almost any time."
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Hip-Hop, 2007.
This paper discusses the social-cultural-musical phenomenon called Hip-Hop. circa 1965 to 1985.
1,830 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper explains that the post-civil rights and black power groups, who witnessed so many radical social changes, provided the attitude and style that gave birth to Hip-Hop. The author points out that MCs (emcees), DJs (deejays), break dancing and graffiti art are considered to be the roots of the movement that empowered urban youths to use music, dance and other forms of artistic expression to describe life as they saw it. The paper stresses that, when listening to today's Hip-Hop and R&B, it is important to remember that many artists from the 1990s, who are still around, do not consider today's Hip-Hip as "tru Hip-Hop".
Table of Contents:
What is Hip-Hop?
Roots of Hip-Hop Culture
Creativity
Bling-Bling?
Wrapping It Up
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"Depending on who was the first to be commercialized, one thing that will always be argued is that once Hip-Hop was made into a commodity it needed to be mass-produced. From the top, Hip-Hop artists would sign onto independent labels only because the owners were willing to take a risk. No major record label wanted to sign an artist who could only reach a certain group or community and when signing an artist, companies want to make sure that the artist would be able to sell records to all of America and not just the inner city suburbs."
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Def Jam Recordings: The Hip-Hop Mogul, 2008.
An analysis of the rise of Def Jam Recordings and the the hip-hop cultural movement.
1,756 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper discusses how, through the analysis of hip-hop culture and its golden era, we can see the growth and influence of Def Jam Recordings, as well as the rise of the hip hop mogul'. The paper then looks at how the hip-hop mogul has transcended many societal boundaries such as class and has led to the shift in socio-cultural practices of hip-hop culture. In addition, the paper contends that the hip-hop mogul has been accepted by the dominant society that the hip-hop industry transformed the regular white middle aged male CEO into what we call today the hip-hop mogul.
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"Hip hops golden era is very often perceived through the emergence and influential rise of Def Jam Recordings. From its very first recordings of LL Cool J's "I Need A Beat" along with the Beastie Boys "Rock Hard", Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin proved that hip hop was a genre that represented the single most significant development in pop culture since rock 'n' roll. These two individuals believed in the success of hip-hop and established a company, which defined and nationalized hip-hop culture. Along with the establishment of Def Jam defining the golden era, many would attribute the decline in graffiti and b-boying and the eventual move towards dance fads as another factor during the golden era in hip hop. "
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Hip Hop Dance History, 2006.
The history of Hip hop dance and its effects on society.
4,296 words (approx. 17.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 113.95
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The paper is an in-depth study of the history of hip hop dance, from before and after the 1970s, and its effects on society. It explores how this type of dance is unlike other dance forms and the elements that make it up. There are no fixed forms to dance, but only styles. The rest is up to the dancer. It is a style of dance for all society giving the freedom to all to dance according to their desires. The paper also shows how hip hop is very much an American product. The hip hop trend enables the path for several dancers, and at the same time it also fosters and promotes more suggestive dance moves. The paper provides clear indications of the effects on culture; some hip hop is racist in theme, while others are sexist. Many hip hop musicians concentrate on such issues like social inequity and the dangers of heroin use. The conclusion is that hip hop is more than just music. It is becoming the soul of pop culture as never before, and steadily moving from the street corners and music videos towards usage in the fitness centers, dance studios as well as television shows.
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"Hip hop may be viewed as a culture and is often used to refer to commercial rap music, but hip-hop is not only music. It is loved by the American ghetto youth who claim that it is their method of self-expression and use hip hop to rise over their physical situations. The culture of hip hop has its roots based on truth, self-determination, courage and pride. This is the reason why it has grown to have its impact on almost every part of the world. (Hip-hop History) Some hip hop is racist in their themes, while others are sexist. At the same time, there are also many hip hop musicians who concentrate on such issues like social inequity and the dangers of heroin use. From its early days in the US, the music is being played in projects and some underground clubs, but, now it has achieved a profile that has led to include it in the 1992 presidential debates over Sister Soljah. In the 20th Century Fox movie, Bulworth, there is Warren Beatty playing a Senator who berates his opponents using rap. Hip hop, it would seem, has become a part of our lives. (Classified Hip-Hop or I wanna blow up like Marilyn Monroe's skirt) At the same time, hip hop is not only music. This form of dancing has become very popular and this is clear from the opinions of some experts. "There's a definite surge in the white neighborhood that wouldn't necessarily be exposed to hip-hop in their everyday life," says Keith Pinto, who is an MC and hip-hop dance teacher at the Dance Attack in Los Gatos, California. "They watch MTV, see other kids doing it and want to be a part of it. You can pretty much go to any dance studio in the Bay area and they'll have a hip-hop class." (Hip-hop dance fever)"
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Punk and Hip-Hop, 2005.
A paper looking at the close connection between the two musical genres, punk and hip-hop.
10,537 words (approx. 42.1 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 210.95
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This paper takes a look at the influences that the "Slam" movement and musical artists Saul Williams and Sage Francis have had on the future of rap music and slam poetry. The paper looks at how these two artist have influenced the merging of hip-hop and slam poetry as art forms and how this art form has become a sort of musical expression of political and social ideologies that transcend racial and cultural boundaries. The paper also presents biographical information on each of the artists and explains how their backgrounds influenced their music and their philosophies about the hip-hop movement. Additionally, the paper examines the philosophy behind the merging of slam poetry and hip-hop and explains that Saul Williams and Sage Francis represent a return to the purest form of hip hop soul -- a soul which was open to the radical anti-establishment and pro-earth, pro-human ideology of punk music, the democratic influences of community, and the power of music from all directions.
Outline
Identification: Who is Saul Williams?
Identification: Who is Sage Francis?
Francis, Williams, and the The Emergence of SLAM
The Hip Hop Evolution: Saul Williams and Sage Francis as Hip Hop
Innovators
Conclusion
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"Most of the mainstream today, and even most of the youth in the subcultural underground, have never known that punk and hip-hop were once upon a time in a fertile de-segregating dialog. The early ethos of punk and hip hop alike arose in a violent anti-establishmentarian fury, dedicated to a higher ethos than that of their own situations. "Between the years 1979-1984, you saw the musical walls of segregation come down as artists from both genres would become familiar to both audiences. In... the early 80s you would hear Thomas Dolby's 'Blinded Me With Science', David Bowie's 'Let's Dance,' [& etc]... not only being played on urban radio, but also at popular Hip Hop night spots where playing them would help set off the party." (Davey D.) However, in the intervening years this situation changed. The interchange of ideas across racial and genre lines decayed, so that today most of the musical-scene descendants of new wave (such as the goth and new-punk scene) and hip-hop are often mutually intolerant or share in a rather guilty fashion. However, recently underground elements of these two scenes are increasingly coming together once more."
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Hip Hop Music and BEV, 2004.
A dissertation that addresses the evolution of speech patterns that have developed from black music during the past half-century, focusing on hip-hop music.
6,700 words (approx. 26.8 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 152.95
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The phenomenon of hip hop has spawned a new way of dressing, acting, and speaking adopted by black young people, as well as an increasing number of young whites, especially males. Hip hop and its music and speech patterns, known as hip hop or rap or gangsta rap, has moved out of the ghettos and into suburban, middle-class neighborhoods, especially among the young males in those neighborhoods. This paper questions whether it is a bona fide language type, such as Black English Vernacular (BEV), in and of itself, or whether it is a dialect of BEV. Also investigated are the vectors by which this speech might have crossed the color divide and why. Finally, how hip hop/rap/gangsta came to be and what it owes to previous black dialects, as well as to African and West Indian influences, are considered. What emerges is a constantly changing dialect that appeals to the same populations that generally cause language change, the lower classes, which start it, and the middle classes, which carry it upward.
Table of Contents
Abstract
Introduction: Statement of Problem
Review of the Literature and Research Questions
Language of the Black Diaspora
Other Cultural Factors
Black English Vernacular Dialects: Africans via the West Indies
Use of ?Downmarket? Speech among Britons, White and Black
Is Estuary English Equivalent to BEV Dialects?
Lowest Common Denominator?
Hip-hop Language and Women
Women as Primary Musicians/Speakers of BEV Dialects
Other Voices
Methodology and Results
Appendix
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"Kopano argues, in essence, that in their defiant states, both bebop and rap (hip-hop) artists create a rhetoric that is creative in the verbal and nonverbal mode. Both obviously include, either by contribution or adoption, other lifestyle factors, such as clothing choices. And, by extension, the dialect of Black English each one has engendered is likewise dispersed throughout the Black community, and adopted, at least in some ways, by the White community, particularly by the White males who are arguably attracted to the inherent subversive/aggressive message contained in it."
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Hip Hop and Homosexuality, 2004.
Argues that the modern music genre of hip hop is not homophobic in nature.
7,000 words (approx. 28.0 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 157.95
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Those outside of its culture generally perceive hip-hop as very homophobic and misogynistic. While it is undoubtedly hyper-masculine and grounded in a culture that has traditionally not been very accepting of homosexuality, hip hop is not generally perceived by those within the culture as being homophobic. This study shows that a majority of hip hop fans are more accepting of homosexuality than the white Christian majority and that the perceived homophobia of the lyrics may be a misunderstanding by those outside the culture of the hip hop dialogue, which uses extreme language and extreme metaphor to express social truths.
Paper Outline
Abstract
Introduction
Investigation and Statement of the Problem
Qualitative Study
Conclusion
Bibliography
From the Paper
"As mentioned earlier, there are two significant reasons why such homophobia may be present in the hip-hop genre. The first is religious. While Hip-Hop lyrics are generally extremely profane and amoral (to say the least), it nonetheless has deep roots in a religious culture. According to Umar ben-Ivan Lee, one hip-hop defender of anti-gay lyrics, ? Hip Hop has always celebrated God... unlike Hollywood or American pop culture which vilifies [religion] ... in Hip Hop Islam is generally held in high regard. [Meanwhile] countless rappers pay tribute to their faith in Jesus over the years ... [because] God, Jesus and the Prophet Muhammad have not been removed from the Hip Hop Lexicon.? (Political Palace) Certainly historically Hip Hop, like most other culturally black music, has its roots in soul and gospel. Additionally, it draws strongly from a culture where religion continues to be one of dominant forces for goodness. Just as hip-hop has a tendency to be misogynistic and yet demonstrate great respect for motherhood, it is often irreligious and yet inspired to anti-gay sentiment from these religious sources. It is this religious sentiment which gives a sort of moral legitimacy to the more rabid expressions of homophobia."
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Total Hip Arthroplasty, 2004.
An overview of the surgical procedure of total hip arthroplasty.
949 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper looks at how 144,000 total hip arthroplasties are performed annually in the United States and how, of these, approximately 100,000 are due to osteoarthritis of the hip joint. It examines how candidates for total hip replacements most commonly present with pain and often with reduced range of motion and how a total hip arthroplasty is performed only when all other possible methods of treatment have failed. It shows how the main cause for choosing this treatment option is osteoarthritis, the degeneration of articular cartilage in the joint, and how other causes include rheumatoid arthritis, trauma, post traumatic arthritis, and congenital deformities.
Outline
Clinical Applications
Anatomy
Procedure
Problems
Image-Guided Robotic Approach
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"The intraoperative problems associated with total hip arthroplasty are thrombophlebitis (a blood clot in the large veins of the leg), infection, nerve injury, vascular injury, cement reaction/fat embolus, and fracture/canal perforation3,4. During the surgery, the most difficult step is obtaining proper alignment and positioning of the acetabular cup. This is important because it will affect the range of motion and the loading of the joint, as well as directly affecting the life of the implant. A cup protector must be utilized to protect the acetabular cup from scratches from bone, instruments, and debris. It is also imperative to sufficiently ream the femoral canal and to apply an even cement mantle. Additional problems commonly seen postoperatively include stem subsidence, dislocation, aseptic loosening, wear that can lead to systemic effects, weakening of surrounding bone (bone resorption), instability, and fracture."
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Total Hip Replacement, 2004.
This paper discusses the total hip replacement procedures, especially a new and minimally invasive technology.
1,640 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that, although many patients first turn to pain-reducing medications, the patients soon find that they are either eventually ineffective or that the risks associated with their continued use outweigh their benefits; thereby, a total hip replacement is indicated. The author points out that, although in previous years the actual hip replacement procedure was quite invasive, leaving a long scar from above the hip to mid thigh, today, new instrumentation and techniques are less invasive, completing the entire procedure through a single three to four-inch incision, resulting in faster recovery times. The paper reveals that, of all the complications possible during or following surgery, many patients are surprised to learn that the newly transplanted joint is more prone to dislocation than a normal joint; therefore, the patient is instructed to avoid sitting ?low? or crossing his or her legs for some time following the procedure.
Table of Contents
Introduction?Overview of Total Hip Replacement
Preoperative Care
Recommended Procedures
Necessary Pre-Op Arrangements
Instrumentation
Old Method
New Minimally Invasive Method
Basic Procedure
Postoperative Care
Sedation
In the Hospital
Discharge
Possible Complications
Conclusion
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"The actual process leading to degenerative hip disease can be attributed to many factors. Foremost among these possible factors is osteoarthritis, or ?wear and tear arthritis,? meaning, much like a part in a car, the hip joint basically wears out. Further, although there does seem to be a strong genetic component involved in one?s propensity to develop osteoarthritis, it can still occur in virtually anyone. In addition, vascular problems can also lead to the degeneration of the hip, causing the femoral head, or the ?ball? of the hip to die from a lack of blood. Eventually, the dead femoral head collapses, leading to the degeneration of the joint. The risk factors leading to this condition include patient histories of alcoholism, cortisone treatment, as well as injury of the hip from falls or other accidents. Finally, anatomic abnormalities can also lead to hip degeneration. These abnormalities can also be a result of an injury, or even a deformity existing from birth."
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Music, Culture and Hip Hop Dance, 2007.
This paper examines hip hop dance and its place in music and culture.
861 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This qualitative study seeks to examine the hip-hop dance form ethnologically and from the anthropological view, through administration of a survey/questionnaire and a review of peer-reviewed literature. This study finds that hip-hop is interwoven throughout the very fabric of modern media, music and art and is an integral expression in societal interaction and expression. Hip-hop is modern and yet primitive and will be around for many years to come.
Table of Contents
Abstract
Objective
Introduction
Research Questions
Research Instruments
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Literature Review
Discussion
Conclusions
Bibliography
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"The respondents to the data collection instrument (survey-questionnaire) were asked what was it that influenced them in listening to hip-hop music. The answers given were affirmations that imitation in society is alive and well in the present day. Because the hip-hop radio stations were readily available, the respondents state that this exposure was key in their music influences at an early age. When asked what influenced the respondents in their preference of the hip-hop dance form the answers given in unison stating that MTV was an influence and stating that imitation was the beginning of this dance form adoption by the respondents."
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Hip Dysplasia in Children and Infants, 2004.
A discussion of the nursing care and considerations of the child with congenital or developmental hip dysplasia.
1,622 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of hip dysplasia in children. Hip dysplasia occurs quite commonly in infants and children all over the world. In particular, it looks at how there are some special considerations nurses should use when caring for these patients, including recognizing the early symptoms of hip dysplasia in infants and children and fully understanding the treatment necessary to help the family cope with the disease. Treating and diagnosing children is often much more difficult than diagnosing and treating older patients who can communicate more effectively, so the nurse must be patient, cognizant, and highly aware of the disease, its indicators, and its treatment.
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"There are many important considerations for nurses to remember when caring for these young patients. First, many of the infants are so young they cannot talk, so they cannot let caregivers know what hurts. Patience is probably one of the key factors in treating and caring for these young patients, because they do not understand what is happening, or the treatment, which can often be painful when placed in a splint, brace, or cast. The most common form of treatment in early diagnosis is the Pavlik Harness, which children may have to wear for six weeks, and then another six weeks on-and-off to correct the alignment of the hips. The harness creates several treatment and care difficulties, as do casts and splints. Clothing, car seats and high chairs, and especially diapering and bathing must be adjusted when children are treated with these items. Nursing professionals can help parents with these difficulties by understanding the importance of leaving the Pavlik Harness in place during bathing, dressing, and diapering."
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The Two Meanings of Hip Hop, 2004.
Explores the cultural origins and the significance of Hip Hop.
1,554 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper begins with an explanation of the cultural and sociological origins of Hip Hop and then describes how it has evolved over time to have two different faces. The paper describes one version of Hip Hop as more mainstream and accessible to society at large and one version as more underground, authentic, and still representative of the group that first created the Hip Hop culture.
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"The reasons why hip hop music became popular and the reasons why it is popular today are interconnected but unfortunately no longer identical. In the beginning, hip hop was based on cultural interrelation, rebellion, expression and accessibility -- its popularity was an organic part of its relationship to the impoverished and disadvantaged black community, and an implicit rejection of the way in which former modes of black music had sold out to white corporate America. Today, leaving aside the few dedicated independent and underground bands, hip hop has largely become part of the corporate machine. Modern hip hop?s popularity is based on commercializing shrink wrapped rebellion, promoting the get-rich-quick dreams of an underprivileged class, and a myth of cultural continuity. However, this is not to say that nothing of the original vision remains, and there is certainly a degree to which hip hop is not dead."
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