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Korean Funerals, 2006.
This paper describes Korean funeral rites, which reflect the tremendous importance of the family.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper explains that Confucian funeral tradition in Korea is complex and requires many stages as well as the participation of several degrees of the extended family. The author points out that the deceased, who becomes an ancestor-god at the moment of death, is honored for the next several years with several 'chesa' ceremonies or family ceremonies used to honor ancestor-gods. The paper relates that, often today, Koreans live in large cities where a truck is used to transport the body instead of a hand-carried platform or bier accompanied by chanting bearers.
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"Burial usually takes place on the third day. The family mourners dress in special tan clothes made of hemp. The oldest son is the chief mourner, and he demonstrates his grief openly, crying out. Other family members join in the open displays of grief. Friends of the family express their sympathies and offer money to help pay for the funeral. They join the family for meals and to help make all the funeral arrangements. So, while the family has great responsibilities toward the new ancestral god, the funeral is a community affair."
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The Korean War and the Korean War Veterans' Memorial, 2005.
This paper discusses the forgotten war, the Korean War, and describes the Korean War Veterans' Memorial.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper explains that, although statistically the Korean War took more lives than the Vietnam War, the Korean War has been branded as America's "Forgotten War" because it was over-shined by two "greater" wars, the Second World War and the Vietnam War, which dragged on for more than a decade. The author points out that the Korean War is important because it (1) started the end of the communist expansion in the world, (2) laid the ground for the entry of democracy in the states in Eastern Europe and Russia and (3) began the American foreign policy of military intervention to gain or maintain security, freedom and democracy in the world resulting in a number of military conflicts which continues today. The paper describes in detail the Korean War Veterans' Memorial, adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial directly across the reflecting pool from the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Washington, D.C., which was dedicated in 1995 by Bill Clinton and Kim Young Sam, then presidents of the U.S. and South Korea.
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"The symbolisms in the memorial are brilliant pictures of a war that will never be forgotten. For as long as the memorial continues to exist, the memories of a war, which advanced freedom at the cost of the lives of millions of people, will eternally be thought of and etched in the minds of guests. Moreover, this memorial also serves as a reminder that freedom, though sweet and liberating, must never be taken for granted and must certainly be forever guarded, secured and remain dear in our hearts. It must also be remembered that there are still countries in the world that do not enjoy the rights given by a true democracy. The pursuit for the expansion of democracy must certainly not be abandoned. Still, millions of people are yearning for a free, equal state where social, economic and political justice stands and endures."
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Korean Shamanism and Korean Jongmyo Jerye, 2006.
An overview of Korean shamanistic rituals and the Korean royal ancestral rite, Jongmyo Jeryo.
918 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper presents a comparison of Korean shamanism rituals and the Korean royal ancestral rite, Jongmyo Jerye. The paper explains that the main differences between the two have to do with the (1) spirits the ritual is addressing and (2) the actual purpose for performing the ritual.
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"Korean shamanistic rituals revolve around the central figure of the ritual, namely the shaman. A shaman, focal point of our discussion, can be defined as "a person who mediates the relation between the natural world and an animated supernatural world (spirits) for the purpose of gaining some control over or knowledge of natural events" . The presence of a person that connected the mortals and their world to supernatural spirits can be seen present in almost all ancient civilizations. Whether called a priest, a shaman or an oracle, the functions they performed were somewhat similar and were requested by the necessity of the primitive peoples to feel protected and in a relationship with the supernatural."
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Pre-planned Funerals, 2002.
A research design which examines how different people cope with death by pre-planning and paying for funerals.
2,895 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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The proposed study consists of a quasi-experimental research design that addresses issues of whether or not pre-planning and pre-paying for final arrangements is perceived by survivors as a cost-effective way of reducing the escalating cost of such arrangements and whether or not survivors believe that pre-paying and pre-planning effectively prevents funeral homes from capitalizing upon the vulnerability of survivors by increasing costs for final arrangements.
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"It has been theorized that survivors commonly experience a wide range and variety of emotions attendant upon the death of a loved one or significant other (Bern-Klug, Ekerdt & Wilkinson, 1999). Among those emotions are shock, denial, and disorganization. Each of these emotions can contribute significantly to the stressfulness associated with making final arrangements for another person who has been of importance in the survivor's life (Leming & Dickinson, 1990). Other studies have suggested that more often than not, the person or group of people who are directly responsible for either making or overseeing final arrangements are typically in some state of crisis and likely to be overwhelmed by grief (Clark, 1987; Scheible Wolf, 1995). "
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Funerals and Commemoration, 2007.
This paper discusses the issues of death and burial in early modern England.
3,771 words (approx. 15.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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In this article, the writer examines how far practices associated with funerals and commemoration changed in early modern England. The writer notes that by comparing practices surrounding death, both before and after the Reformation, the essay points to the need to differentiate between religious attitudes, on the one hand, and social and political necessity, on the other, as a way of arriving at a more precise and mutually-inclusive understanding of what constitutes change.
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"By implication, much of the reason why preparation for death, the Final Moments, and funeral arrangements proved so arduous as well extravagant was because all these were geared toward helping the dying and the deceased attain salvation. More specifically, the Catholic practice of preparing for death involved the profession of faith and the confession of sins; it saw the dying receive absolution and, if physically able, take part in the Holy Eucharist; it involved priests anointing eyes, ears, nose, lips, hands and feet with the sacraments which were accompanied by psalms and collects and the sprinkling of holy water; and it also bore witness to the dying express devotion to the crucifix. All of these were designed to prepare the dying for the trials and tribulations of a stint in purgatory where the fate of the deceased hung tantalizingly in the balance. Even after death, the dead were, in many ways, still very much "alive". By leaving behind wills, which provided endowments to family, church and poor, testators could oblige the living to intercede for them. For without the prayers of the living the deceased would not be able to withstand the rigours of purgatory."
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Examines possible reasons for US entry into the Korean War (1950-53), with reference to several political science theories, such as balance of power and public opinion theories.US Involvement in the Korean War, 2001.
1,560 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, $ 51.95
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Examines possible reasons for US entry into the Korean War (1950-53), with reference to several political science theories, such as balance of power and public opinion theories.
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"The most apparent theory behind the United States? involvement in the Korean War must be the balance of power theory. Russia was obviously the most threatening side in the Korean War, therefore the states aligned against the Soviet Union. The United States was resolved to contain Russian influence, and prevent threats to world peace and the independence and stability of other nations by resorting to collective security arrangements and acting through the United Nations."
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The Ethics of Selling Funeral Services, 2007.
An analysis of the changing nature of funerals and the responsibilities of funeral directors.
1,174 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses the ethical issues involved in selling funeral services to the families of deceased relatives. The paper discusses the mission of the Funeral Ethics Association and how it strives to educate funeral directors to act in the best interests of the public and the common interests of the profession. The paper ends by discussing the changing nature of the funeral tradition and how this is affecting funeral directors.
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"The mission of the Funeral Ethics Association is "to provide the public and the profession with a balanced forum for resolving misunderstandings and to elevate the importance of ethical practices in all matters related to funeral service" (Funeral2). This is achieved through the continuing education of funeral directors and clear presentations to the public, such as information regarding "funeral options, funeral prearrangements, prefinanced funerals and the ethical purposes of the funeral profession' (Funeral2). The intent of the Funeral Ethics Association is to cultivate ethical harmony and cooperation while establishing ethical relationships between the pubic and funeral service (Funeral2). To accomplish these purposes, the FEA publishes newsletters on ethical practices, hears matters dealing with ethics, and establishes an office of ombudsman to act in the best interests of the public and the common interests of the profession (Funeral2)."
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Bereavement and Funeral Policies, 2004.
An extensive review of literature regarding bereavement and funeral policies for American military personnel.
8,242 words (approx. 33.0 pages), 46 sources, MLA, $ 176.95
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This paper presents an in-depth literature survey that examines the history and protocol of military benefits, the history of military funeral legislation, and military funeral leave and protocol as defined by federal law. The paper scrutinizes available books, articles, and Internet materials on caring leadership, in general, and on caring leadership as it relates to funeral leave benefits and the caring management of grieving employees. The paper also reviews available literature on caring leadership as a value, qualitatively and in terms of potential financial benefit to a company or organization. The paper presents an analysis and comparison of funeral leave benefits offered by a variety of public organizations and private companies to their employees, comparing them with each other and with those of U.S. military personnel.
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Introduction
Federal Legislation on Military and Government Funerals, Funeral Leave, and Bereavement Leave
Literature on Caring Leadership
Literature on Grief Management in the Workplace
Funeral and Bereavement Leave Policies of Specific Organizations
Potential Advantages and Drawbacks of Incorporating Official Bereavement Processes and Expanded Funeral Benefits for United States Government Employees Other than Military Personnel
Conclusion
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"Other documents on military funerals, history, protocol, employee leave, and entitlements surveyed for the study included: Military funerals - A brief history (2005); History of Taps (2005); Funeral leave (2005); Military funeral support (2004); Funeral honors ceremony (2005); Banusiewics (2004), and Military funerals (2002). All of these sources contained also information on military funeral protocol, including the facts that: the military has a litany of regulations regarding its funeral procedures. When military personnel pass, there are federal laws and formal procedures in place to acknowledge them, based on Title 38 of the United States Code, Section 112. Military funeral protocols spelled out by federal law include: (1) At least two military personnel being sent to the funeral; (2) Taps being played by a bugler, if available, and if not, a recording of Taps being played; (3) a 21-gun salute being given to honor a fallen soldier, under particular circumstances;(4) an American flag being first folded thirteen (13) times by the military detail conducting the ceremony, and the folded flag then being given, by the military detail leader, to the next-of kin; (4) special words of condolence being spoken, by the detail leader, to the next-of-kin; and (5) a Certificate of Honor, signed by the current President of the United States, being made available, upon request, to the next of kin."
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Funeral Industry, 2005.
This paper examines software applications used in the funeral industry.
1,405 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains that, although the end product of funeral homes may be dramatically different than most other industries, most funeral homes need to fulfill many of the same administrative tasks that are associated with any type of business, which can be met by off-the-shelf small business management software packages; software vendors also are addressing the unique needs of funeral home directors. The author reviews several funeral home software packages such as Mortware, which provides funeral custom software that allows easy data entry, rapid form generation as well as a number of add-ons that funeral home directors can select for their own unique needs. The paper concludes that it makes good business sense to automate everything possible in a funeral home environment to allow more time for the face-to-face interactions required to ensure the perception of high quality customer service.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Administrative and Processing Needs of a Typical Funeral Home
Software Solutions for Funeral Homes
Conclusion
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"Microsoft and other major computer providers generally provide a standard suite of software tools with their products that can be easily customized for the specific needs of a funeral home (pers. obs.). Likewise, standard software accounting packages such as Quicken are appropriate for many funeral homes' accounting needs today. For additional assistance in itemizing funeral costs, POWERsolutions has created a software package called "PreNeed" that retails for about $40; this software package provides funeral directors (or consumers) with a step-by-step guide through the decision-making process; the program also generates a final report for comparison purposes (the author notes that comparable reports can be developed by using a basic word processing or spreadsheet program). While funeral homes can manage to get along by using off-the-shelf software programs, there are a number of applications specifically designed for the funeral industry available today."
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Attachment of Korean Americans to their Homeland, 2002.
An examination of the reasons why many Korean Americans maintain a strong attachement to Korea and the Korean way of life.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, $ 55.95
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Examines reasons why many Korean Americans maintain a strong attachment to Korea and the Korean way of life. Loyalty to homeland vs. assisimilation into U.S. society. Immigrants belief in the Ameican dream and its material benefits. Problems of learning English, communiction and discrimination. Small business ownership and impact on family life. Lack of deep roots in American society. Growth of Koreatowns.
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"Korean-Americans maintain a strong attachment to their homeland for a number of reasons, although all of them provide the same benefit--a cohesive Korean-American community in a society which has not yet fully accepted Koreans or Asians without discrimination.
Like other Asians in the United States, Koreans are seen as hard-working, industrious, thrifty individuals who live and work together. All of this is true, although it is often said as if it were a negative set of qualities. The hard-working part of that equation is important in establishing lives in the United States, but it is also a sign of the Korean way of life which has been maintained by Korean-Americans. One aspect of life which Korean-Americans do not miss is low-pay for very hard work at long hours. While the discipline and selflessness which comes from..."
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Effects of Korean Culture on Business, 2002.
This paper probes into the Korean culture and the effects its characteristics have on Korean business.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 53.95
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. In order to be a success in the global economy while carrying out business either in Korea or with Korea, one must have a fair idea of what is Korean culture about, its make up and what significance the people of Korea place on its cultural heritage. Our paper will be based on the information regarding Korean culture and its effects on the business. Our proposition will be backed by peer reviewed articles and expertise of the people in the related field.
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The Korean Crisis, 2005.
A detailed analysis of the history and current status of the Korean nuclear standoff.
3,865 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This paper covers the history behind the North Korean nuclear standoff, as well as the current stances and possible motivations of various actors in the region. The paper presents a detailed analysis of U.S., Japanese, Russian, South Korean, North Korean, and Chinese foreign policies on the Korean Peninsula and includes possible future developments.
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"The end of the Cold War had left North Korea with a serious security and economic dilemma. Without the security blanket and friendship prices afforded by the Soviet Union and China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea struggled to survive. Instead of introducing market reforms or seeking closer ties with the West, North Korea decided to enter a high stakes game of brinkmanship to achieve its economic and foreign policy goals. To draw the attention of the United States, the DPRK began developing a nuclear weapons program which has plunged the region into crisis. Currently the U.S. and East Asian powers have scrambled to find diplomatic solutions to the North Korean problem, but so far have achieved little in negotiations."
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Korean Culture, 2002.
Discusse how the turbulence of modern Korean history manifested itself into Korean culture.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper shows that Korean culture of the present day has been shaped by experiences of political and economic upheaval through much of the 20th century.
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Korean American, 2002.
Uses interviews with a typical Korean-American family to understand how they define their identity.
1,812 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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With their dramatic increase in population and the racial unrest that resulted in the destruction of Korean businesses during the Los Angeles civil unrest, Korean Americans have emerged as one of the visible ethnic groups in the country. This paper uses a series of interviews with a typical Korean-American family to evaluate its perceptions of their ethnicity. It compares and contrasts how Father Park and Mother Park?s definitions differ from the experiences of their daughter Sunny. It gives particular focus on how the members of the two generations accord a different importance to learning the Korean language. In the conclusion, the paper evaluates how the Park family uses language to shore up their definitions of ethnicity. By looking at the role language plays in the Park?s definitions of being ?Korean? or being ?American,? this paper contributes to the larger literature on the different methods people employ to construct their ethnic identities.
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"The Parks would like Sunny to ?remember where she came from,? and for them, remembering is strongly connected with language and with an acceptance of Korean-ness. While they recognize that Sunny was born and raised in the United States and cannot help but be a product of this social and cultural environment, they also express doubts on whether Sunny can truly classify herself as ?American? or be accepted by others as an American.
Part of the Parks? stand is understandable, since they are naturally projecting their experiences of marginalization onto their daughter. Since language was an important foundation in the construction of social identity in their host country, they assume this will be the same for Sunny."
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The Korean War, 2008.
This paper uses the primary paradigms in international relations to enhance our understanding of the Korean War.
3,502 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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The paper examines the Korean War through the lens of three of the major paradigms in international relations: realism, world society and theory of dependence. The paper shows how no one paradigm of international relations exactly fits all aspects of the Korean conflict. The paper explains how we must therefore consider a convergence of paradigms to fully understand this war.
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Introduction
The Primary Paradigms
The Korean War: A Realist Analysis
The Korean War: A Dependency Theory Analysis
The Korean War: World Society Theory
Analysis
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"There exist a number of different paradigms to explain the events of the Korean War. The theoretical model of Realism has long been one of dominant theories of international relations, although as a formal school of thought it has only existed since the Second World War. The primary assumptions of this theoretical model is that the global political system is fundamentally anarchic in that nation-states are effectively sovereign with no check on their actions other than from other nation-states. The relations between these states is predicated on their differential power levels - state power being understood in military and economic terms - with each state pursuing its own national security and other interests."
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