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"Life Without Father", 2006.
This paper examines David Popenoe's book "Life Without Father" and the issue of single-parent families.
1,770 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper analyzes David Popenoe's hypothesis which states that two parents are essential for the upbringing of healthy well-adjusted individuals. The author of "Life Without Father" blames youth issues such as violence, teen pregnancy, abuse of drugs and alcohol on fatherless households and backs his claim with research and statistics.
Topics covered in this paper include:
Contents & Issues
Paradigms & Theories
Evaluation & Assessment
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"Functionalism focuses on the reasons for social organization. The claim is that structures which do not function well within society, or that prove themselves unnecessary, vanish with time. This appears to be the process to which the nuclear family, or fatherhood within the family, is now subjected. However, according to Popenoe this is not beneficial for society, and thus functionalism, while providing for the basic principles outlined in Life Without Father, does not account for the fact that an essential component of society appears to be vanishing."
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Jackson Pollock, 2002.
Examining the life and work of the "Father of Abstract Expressionism" - Jackson Pollock.
1,665 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the life of Jackson Pollock, (1912-1956) who is one of the central figures in the development of the strictly American art movement called Abstract Expressionism. Included are biographical information, description of major works, quotes from Pollock and his critics describing his innovative drip painting style, a brief description of the major motion picture made of his life, and an "art inventory," or comprehensive analysis of the 1953 painting called "Easter and the Totem".
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"American painter, Jackson Pollock, born in Cody, Wyoming in 1912, was a troubled genius who became known as a quintessential abstract expressionist in the art world of the twentieth century. Pollock, a freedom seeking rebel, was instrumental is the development of the distinctly American abstract expressionist movement in the United States. He became notorious for his drip painting methods and his huge canvases layered with paint and embedded objects. Pollock, known for his emotional volatility and heavy drinking, seen as a phony by some, and a hero by others, used his innovative, individualistic and uninhibited style to birth a new artistic genre in post World War II America."
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Neglecting Fathers, 2006.
A look at the role of the father in the life of a child.
1,166 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper takes a look at the role and responsibilities of a father in the life of a child. According to the paper, the role of the father extends far beyond that of just financial support. The paper discusses how a neglecting father is one who fails to fulfill these basic responsibilities.
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"Rationalizing collection efforts at child support payments will certainly and significantly improve the overall well-being of children nationwide through an increase of provisions for foods, clothing, educational supplies and child care (Land 2000). But experts agree that visitation is far more important than child support in meeting the child's physical, emotional, mental, moral and social needs. Visitation is the contact point between the absent father and the child and it is only during visitations that the father is able to provide the guidance and nurturing the child needs for healthy development. The non-custodial father also benefits from visitations when his sense of emotional loss, anger, depression and role discontinuity are reduced. Far more importantly, the child adjusts to his parents' separation and finds a chance to continue growing and developing physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally."
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William Tyndale: Father of the English Bible, 2007.
An analysis of the life, education and work of William Tyndale, the father of the English Bible.
2,792 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper discusses William Tyndale who devoted his life to furthering the proclamation of the gospel by undertaking the task of translating the original Greek and Hebrew Testaments into simple English. It provides a background of his early life and education and then discusses how he came to write the New Testament in English. The paper concludes by describing Tyndale's martyrdom.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Early Life
Education
Life After School
The New Testament
Worms
Martyrdom
Conclusion
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"Eventually a copy of Tyndale's New Testament fell into the hands of Bishop Tunstall. He called a conclave of the bishops in which it was decided that the book should be banned and burned. It was decided that punishment would befall all who sold or bought the book. Tunstall wrote to the archdeacons claiming that Tyndale's book was teeming with "certain articles of heretical depravity and pernicious erroneous opinions, pestilent, scandalous, and seductive of simple minds... of which translation many books, containing the pestilent and pernicious poison in the vulgar tongue, have been dispersed in great number through our diocese." Tunstall feared that this book would act like an infectious disease among the congregants of their churches. However, the harder the clergy of England worked to destroy the English Bible, the more thoroughly it spread."
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Diophantus - The Father of Algebra, 2002.
Examining the life and works of mathematician Diophantus and why he was called the "Father of Algebra".
3,014 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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Diophantus is referred to more often than not as the "Father of Algebra", although algebra predated Diophantus. His contributions to the study of algebra, however, have led to this attribution. This paper reviews his life, his mathematics, his place in the history of mathematics and the relevance of his work in the 21st century. The review is presented in discussions of his life, his work, his place in mathematics history and the contemporary relevance of his contributions.
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"Diophantus lived in the third century A.D. The best estimates of his birth and death years are 200 A.D. and 284 A.D. Other conjectures of these data range from 150 B.C. to 350 A.D. Exactly when he lived, however, is not nearly as relevant to contemporary society as is what he accomplished while he lived. What is generally agreed upon about Diophantus is that he was a normal man who married, had children, and lived a normal but scholarly life. Not all of his work has survived, at least not in a recorded form that may be attributed directly to him. That work which has survived and which can be directly attributed to him, however, has established him as mathematics theoretician of worthy note (Heath (Vol. I) 15-16)."
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Father Eusebio Kino, 2004.
A report on the Spanish missionary, Father Eusebio Kino.
2,594 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper describes some of the accomplishments of Father Eusebio Kino, his influence on a great many individuals in the Western portion of the United States, and provides an historical account of his life and career.
Introduction
Life Before the Priesthood
Life Range
His Life's Work
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"Father Kino?s family name was originally Chini but he adopted Kino after college. Kino was a scholar first. His education consisted of several universities including Trent and later Hall near Innsbruck. His educational pursuits also took him to several excellent Universities such as Landsberg, Ingolstadt, Innsbruck, Munich and Oehingen. He had already distinguished himself in several fields of study including mathematics, cartography, and astronomy in Germany. He was a distinguished mathematician and also observed the comet of 1680?81 at C?diz, where he published his discovery in his ?Exposici?n astron?mica de el [sic] cometa.? He also taught mathematics for a short while at the University of Ingolstadt. As is the case with many European citizens, he was gifted in multiple languages including Italian, Spanish Swiss, German and French. This ability to speak multiple languages helped him later acquire the local American Indian languages and dialects."
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Jung's Father Archetype in Children's Literature, 2005.
A description of how the absent father in different children's stories is representative of the Jungian yearning for a father figure.
1,247 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper describes three stories and how the Jungian archetype influences the story. The paper first discusses the Walt Disney movie, "Song of the South", explaining how the Jungian father archetype can be found in the story because there is an absent father that is replaced by another father figure. Next the paper discusses the European children's tale, "Max and Moritz" which is a cautionary tale about what happens to children that grow up without a father. Lastly, the paper discusses the story of "Cinderella", explaining that it is representative of the the father-as-lover archetype.
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"Historically, children's literature has always had a place in our lives. No matter how old we grow, we can relate many of our adult observations to the tales of our childhood. Having been fortunate to grow up in a family from two different cultures, I heard tales from old Europe from my Mother, and the rich tales of the southeastern United States from my Father. In considering Jung's theory of the archetype, there are three tales that come to mind. First, the movie "Song of The South", which tells stories of the South that my grandfather grew up in. Second, the tale of Max and Moritz, a cautionary tale for children told throughout Europe for hundreds of years. Finally, the classic "Cinderella" which, thanks to Disney, has become a favorite of all children born in the US in the last fifty years. These three tales all demonstrate the father archetype that Jung describes in "The Personal and the Collective Unconscious." These tales are classic examples of stories that appear in a variety of cultures, and all share a common thread- the absent father. Jung would have told us that the unconscious desire for someone to fill the archetypal role of father is at the root of all these tales. The absence of father theme in these three stories will show the human need for the archetypical father figure as nurturer, disciplinarian, and as lover."
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Life in the 1920s to 1930s, 2001.
This paper describes the life of a young girl in the 1930s and 1940s.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 48.95
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This paper describes the life of Mary V, an woman who is remembering back to her childhood and youth in Brooklyn during the hardships of the pre-War and Depression eras. It details domestic life, political life, social life, her education and other personal experiences through the eyes of a young girl.
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"Mary Veronica English was born on April 7, 1921 to a middle class family in Brooklyn, New York. Growing up she attended a Catholic grade school that was run by Nuns, who were very strict. Any form of disobedience would result in a ruler being slapped across her back, however that rarely happened. She was growing up at a time when corporate punishment was the norm in schools. The age-old adage of ?spoil the rod and spoil the child? was one that was used throughout the society. The society was still patriarchal and the parents---mainly the father, ruled the family. The children were obedient and religious and went to Church every Sunday. The people lived in close-knit communities and regardless of the fact that the Nuns ruled by the ruler, she liked most of the nuns and thought they taught much better than the public schools, because they took more time with each student."
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A Father's Rights, 2006.
This in-depth paper presents a comprehensive legal analysis into the rights of biological fathers.
4,635 words (approx. 18.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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This well-researched paper analyzes the role and rights of the biological father in adoption proceedings, while drawing upon an examination of relevant case laws. This paper details the history of the adoption process which was legally recognized in the U.S. in the 1850s, with the inception of the first adoption statute. The writer of this in-depth paper examines the Supreme Court's recognition and willingness to recognize and expand the rights of biological fathers in cases of adoption and / or custody matters. This paper provides a general overview regarding the current status of unwed fathers' adoption rights. This paper examines California law pertaining to the rights of the biological father. This paper discusses California's current stance on the issue, which is that the courts utilize the best interests of the child standard when considering whether the biological father presents a substantial risk of detriment to the child's well-being. While the other hand, other courts have argued that the best interests of the child standard should no longer be the primary consideration in the determination of whether the court should terminate an unwed biological father's rights. This paper cites numerous case studies containing relevant information to this particular topic. This paper details the case of Pena vs. Mattox, in which the biological father argued that his due process rights were violated when his parental rights were terminated by the adoption of his child. The writer contends and explains why are there are no clear guidelines establishing how courts should decide adoption cases involving fathers' rights, and as a result these rights have slowly evolved in favor of the father.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
General Adoption Information / History
A Father's Constitutional Rights
California Courts & Adoption Law
Role of the Supreme Court & The Present Status of Biological Father's Rights
Future of the Adoption Process
Bibliography
Cases Cited
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"Whatever method courts decide to use, it is of paramount importance that these disputes be resolved in a quick and efficient manner. Dragging custody disputes out over long periods of time only serves to cause emotional harm to everyone involved, especially to the child whose future hangs in limbo while the case slowly moves through the courts. By implementing a uniform system of deciding these cases, forum shopping will be avoided. Consequently, multiple courts will no longer be asked to hear the same case, as happened in the Baby Jessica case. This will surely lead to faster adjudication and resolution of these disputes and, consequently, to less psychological trauma to the children caught in the middle."
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Black Single Fathers, 2003.
A literature review on the subject of African-American fathers who have sole custody of their children. A comparison of the available literature for this group with those of other groups.
8,121 words (approx. 32.5 pages), 50 sources, MLA, $ 174.95
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Men are increasingly receiving custody of their children, leading to an augmented rate of single-father families in the US. However, many observers are still under the impression that there are only a few custodial fathers; consequently, the existing data on this group is limited. This project is an analysis of the available literature on African-American fathers who have custody of their children. Considering there are a number of factors that lead fathers to become sole custodians, assist them in the process thereof, and resultant changes that occur both in their lives and the lives of their children, the following questions navigate this study: 1) How do African-American fathers become single parents? 2) What social networks are available to assist these fathers? 3) How does becoming sole custodians shape their lives?
Table of Contents
Introduction: African American Men & Society
Jennifer Hamer on Black Custodial Fathers
?Mothering,? Can He Do It?
How Do Fathers Become Custodial Parents?
What Social Networks are Available to Assist Single Fathers?
How Does Becoming Single Parents Shape Their Lives?
Conclusion
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"Traditional images of what an American family should be would include a father, mother and child (ren). National increases in divorce and non-marital childbearing in the United States have changed the face of the typical American family. This alteration in the nuclear family ushered in a new family model, the single parent or guardian (as they are sometimes termed). Single parents have become a major component within American culture, but much to the surprise of some researchers, it is not only women who are rearing today?s youth. A growing number of fathers are assuming primary care of their children, but public policy/programs have not responded effectively to this phenomenon. Public ideas and images have given men the principles by which they should govern the way they speak, the way they look, the way they should respond to a given situation and how they should behave as fathers (Hamer, 2001). These standards have existed within American culture for decades and have made very little if any adjustment overtime. From the turn of the century to the 1970?s ?ideal? fathers were primarily perceived as warmhearted providers on whom all family members could depend (Hamer, 2001). In general, men were measured by their breadwinning role and the standard of living they were able to provide for themselves and their families."
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William Carey: The Father of Modern Missions, 2006.
An analysis of the life of William and Dorothy Carey and the missionary work that they achieved.
2,863 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper discusses the life and work of William Carey, the father of modern missions. It begins with a background of Carey's life and the life of his wife, Dorothy Carey. It then describes the original opposition that he experienced towards missions and how he began a mission in Calcutta. The paper also discusses how the Carey's wound up moving to Serampore and joining the other missionaries there and the work that they did in the area.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Early Years
Dorothy Carey
The Preacher
Baptist Missionary Society
India
Serampore
Later Life
Conclusion
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"In November of 1800, while Dr. John Thomas was visiting the Serampore Mission, a man named Krishna Pal broke his arm. Thomas went to fix it and was able to share the gospel with him. Some time later, Krishna Pal ran into him on the street and informed him that he believed in Jesus. Thomas invited him to come home and eat with them. Eating with a foreign family was a sign of breaking caste, it was one of the ways that the Serampore Trio had devised to test a convert to see if their faith was sincere. He joined them and became the first official convert from Carey's work in India. By 1821, fourteen hundred new Christians had been baptized, more than half of them Indians."
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?A Paper Life? by Tatum O?Neal, 2004.
This paper reviews the autobiography of Tatum O?Neal, the youngest Oscar winner, entitled ?A Paper Life?.
1,485 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the many issues of child abuse that Tatum O'Neal encountered growing up in Hollywood; the troubles in Tatum?s later life were created by and stemmed from her less than normal childhood. The author notes O?Neal?s problems with gender typing; her understanding of what a woman is supposed to be like was, first, from her drunk and abusive mother, and later, from her father?s high-flying girlfriends and Hollywood peers. The paper relates that a reoccurring theme throughout Tatum?s life is sexism; Tatum?s father treated all the women in his life, including his own daughter, like objects.
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"Another concept that rings true throughout Tatum O?Neal?s life is the notion of self-fulfilling prophecy. This concept holds that someone?s expectations about someone else can lead him or her to act in ways that confirm the original expectation. In Tatum?s case, her father always told her that she was nothing without him and that would explain her constant clinging to and neediness for Ryan O?Neal no matter how he treated her. He constantly badgered her, reminding Tatum that he made her and that she cannot have a film career without his influence. This same notion applies for John McEnroe, Tatum?s now ex-husband, who made her believe that she is dependant on him and will not survive without him in her life."
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Infant-Father Attachment, 2002.
A discussion of infant-father attachment and the impact on the development on the infant.
3,568 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This paper examines, through a literature review, the infant-father relationship. It looks at how most research has illustrated the importance of infant-mother relationship, without an equal consideration of the role of the father in infant-father relationships even though with the changing family structure and social beliefs, more fathers are spending time with their infants. It evaluates how expectant fathers want to be a part of the birthing experience and how the surge of interest by fathers has given rise to many studies that have sought to establish the impact of early father-infant bonding on their relationship later on.
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"The renewed scientific interest in the early seventies explored the stereotypical perception of fathers who were regarded as harsh disciplinarians and could not interact intimately with their infants (Rosenblith, 1992, p. 484). A study conducted on Australian fathers revealed that only 34 percent of the fathers believed that they could take care of their children (in Rosenblith, 1992, p. 484). However, another study revealed the complexity of some fathers? feelings toward these stereotypical notions. In the study, although most of the fathers? conceptions of their roles cohered with the stereotype, they also believed that fathers should be emotionally responsive and play with their infants (Rosenblith, 1992, p. 484). Therefore, even though they shared some stereotypical beliefs, they also possessed ideas that veer radically away from stereotype."
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Father-Daughter Relationships in Shakespearean Plays, 2002.
The paper analyzes the use of father-daughter relationships in the plays of William Shakespeare, and focuses on the influence the daughter often possesses over her father.
1,164 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The paper looks at the importance of the father-daughter relationship to the playwright and the Sixteenth Century society he wrote for. The paper highlights the Shakespearean play "King Lear" as containing the perfect example of such a relationship, in the way King Lear loved Cordelia, his third daughter. The paper also examines other heroines of Shakespeare who have also been shown in roles as daughters, where they either help their fathers or become a source of genuine comfort for them.
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"The relationship between a father and his daughter is one of the most beautiful bonds that Nature has created and is unique in the sense that it provides both the concerned parties a kind of comfort that is missing from father-son relationship. Why this happens is probably not known. But the answer to this question is certainly grounded in psychology, which makes one authority figure deeply care about a younger dependent of opposite sex. While it was in recent times only that we came to learn and appreciate the significance of this bond, Shakespeare was a genius to have felt, detected and illustrated it in 16th century when he used his plays to highlight the beauty and worth of this important connection."
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The Life of Sylvia Plath, 2006.
A look at the life of contemporary author Sylvia Plath.
966 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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In this paper the author looks at the troubled life of Sylvia Plath. He looks at her early years in the bosom of her family to the later years when she traveled with her husband. The author examines the near lack of relationship with her father due to his obsession with bees, which influenced Plath to write some of her most well known works such as "The Beekeepers Daughter" and "Sting". The author traces the life of Plath including her marriage to Ted Hughes the English poet and their turbulent relationship. He then highlights the events that led to her untimely suicide. The author concludes that Plath's emotions impacted her life deeply and through her writings is how she expressed them.
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"In 1936, the Plaths' picked up and moved to the seaside which was known as Winthrop, Massachusetts. While Sylvia Plath was inspired by the ocean to write poetry, her father's health was beginning to fail, which led to his death in 1940 of diabetes. Although Sylvia Plath was devastated by the sudden death of her father, she began writing at such an early age. She composed many different poems in which involved vivid images of her father, visions of bees, and images of the ocean. An example of one of her most popular poems is "Daddy". "Plath's was one of those rare poetic careers--Keats was another--that moved consistently and with gathering rapidity and assurance to an ever greater daring and individuality" (Pollitt 338)."
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