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"Life of Pi", 2007.
An analysis of the expression of the main themes in "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel.
815 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses the book "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel. The paper discusses the main themes in the book and discusses how these themes are expressed through Martel's writing. It discusses the themes of positive thinking with the process of mental control, popular religion and how the "Life of Pi" fulfills the characteristics of popular religiousness and the theme of privatization.
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"Lastly, I want to discuss another important theme seen in the Life of Pi. Privatization as described by Thomas Luckman in the Lippy text may be what is meant by popular religion. The two, private religion and popular religion seem to inter-link. Society today is bombarded with many different belief systems, which all claim to deliver human life with true meaning. Pi like society has this religious imagination that needs a myth or a story in order to become self-fulfilled. This may be what is popular today, needing to believe in something. Privatization is individuals choosing and picking among a mixed pot of different beliefs from different religions and creating a meaningful system that works for that individual. In other words privatization is making your own private religion that has beliefs based on other systems. Pi demonstrates privatization by choosing to be not only one religion but three. Pi discovers that he wants to practice Christianity, Islamic, and Hinduism. Since he is almost forced to choose one, Pi comes to the conclusion that each practice has something in common, they all love God. So he becomes all of them because he finds interesting beliefs and practices within each one. This is perfect proof of privatization."
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Yann Martel?s ?Life of Pi?, 2004.
This paper is a review of Yann Martel?s novel, ? Life of Pi?, which is about Pi Patel, from India, who survives 227 days at sea.
965 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that, by using symbolism and a deft amount of humor, Martel weaves a grand yarn that serves as a modern, more magical version of Noah?s ark. The author points out that, through the interwoven themes of freedom and survival, floats the awe-inspiring heroism of Pi, who, through his ordeal, discovers a deep sense of truth. The paper relates that ?Life of Pi? is a symbolic text that explores the meaning of life through the triple meaning of Piscine?s name: pool, pi, and pissing, the territorial marker, which would save the boy?s life.
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"Piscine, French for ?pool,? was so named in honor of his father?s closest friend, a champion swimmer. The French connection subtly links Pi to Pondicherry, a former French colony in India, and with the French chef. Pool, however, has a more direct relationship with the plot of the novel. Pi himself did not become a champion swimmer, but once the Tsimtsum capsizes, Pi?s pool becomes the entire Pacific Ocean. Within its waters, Pi finds sustenance and fear, ironic suffocation within its endless depths. Although a sworn vegetarian, Pi has to fish for food to survive: his giant pool provides him and his tiger companion with everything from turtles to flying fish to feed on. However, the pool?s water is unfit to drink, its salt destructive to his entire body."
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Yann Martel's "Life of Pi", 2008.
Analyzes the themes of religion and human nature in Yann Martel's "Life of Pi".
985 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper examines the intensely personal nature of Yann Martel's "Life of Pi" and how the complex subject of religion is presented in a fashion that is non-judgmental, charitable and insightful. The author points out that the book is compelling and powerful because the fictionalized author of the tale talks about his own life and struggles while, at the same time, shrouding so many things in suspenseful mystery. The paper suggests that the story uses the theme of religion to capture the human yearning for something better than everyday life with its frequent occurrences of human bestiality. The paper also stresses that Martel's lucid prose, crisp plot and strong dialogue support his central message about faith and why faith truly matters.
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"The other great struggle that unfolds in the second part of the book, as it turns out, is the struggle to maintain his humanity in the face of butchery. The cook (the Hyena) who kills the young soldier (the terribly wounded Zebra with the mangled leg) is a horrid being who torments the dying soldier in much the same way as the Hyena torments the wounded Zebra by eating it alive. Faced with such evil, the violent death of his mother, and overcome by desperation and hunger, Pi Patel turns on the cook (becoming Richard Parker, the Bengal Tiger), killing him brutally with a knife and then eating the corpulent fellow for his own satiation."
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Dissecting Pi: An Analysis of Yann Martel's "Life of Pi", 2006.
An interdisciplinary method of analyzing Yann Marter's "Life of Pi".
2,750 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper reviews Yann Martel's "Life of Pi", the historical and political influences, as well as the anthropological references to Indian practices. This paper attempts to analyze the philosophical, linguistic, and religious concepts of this book.
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"Yann Martel's 'Life of Pi' revolves around a sixteen year old Indian boy emigrating to Canada with his family on board a ship full of zoo animals which sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean but the boy is able to escape the mishap and survive for 227 days on a lifeboat accompanied by an adolescent Royal Bengal tiger he fondly calls Richard Parker. However, before the reader embarks on this journey of a tale, he is greeted by an author's note. Ordinarily, readers skip through this section of a novel, wanting more to quickly get to the juicy part of the story, after all, that is the very reason why most people read: to be entertained, to read about a story. The presence of this author's note nevertheless proves to play a significant role in the shaping of Martel's telling of the story of Pi. When Martel writes: "If we, citizens, do not support our artists, then we sacrifice our imagination on the altar of crude reality and we end up believing in nothing and having worthless dreams" (XII), he broaches on the "enduring irony at the heart of all good fiction, an irony identified in the 14th century great Dante as 'bella mensonge,' the beautiful lie" (Park). The writer is tasked with saving not only himself but everyone who reads him from believing in nothing as well as having worthless dreams. How does the writer do this? He creates a nothing, a dream, a story - which is the opposite of the crude reality we ought not to sacrifice our imagination on. The writer, in making this story, attains the beautiful lie and opens us to have "belief within our disbelief" and to replace our worthless dreams with "something of enduring value, something we recognize as possessing a kind of truth" (Park)."
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Alpha Delta Pi, 2005.
An examination of the secret society, Alpha Delta Pi.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper analyzes the initiation ceremony for Alpha Delta Pi, (formerly the Adelphian Society of Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia), which is considered a secret among all of the national members. The paper further examines the founding and structure of the first secret society for women, in an American University.
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"The initiation ceremony for Alpha Delta Pi, (formerly the Adelphian Society of Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia) is considered a secret among all of the national members. What is known is that part of the ceremony consists of a dinner with the membership, and that the initiation process is completed over one full day of activities. Alpha Delta Pi further will allow some members to process through an "abbreviated" ceremony, though no pubic information exists on their ritual to date. Leslie Driggers, President of the Zeta Chi chapter of Alpha Delta Pi stated, Alpha Delta Pi's initiation consists of a beautiful ceremony that has been handed down for generations since 1851. Alpha Delta Pi was the first secret society for women ever founded at the first college chartered to grant degrees to women."
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"Pi", 2004.
Examines the successful movie, "Pi", directed by Darren Aronofsky.
1,617 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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Although created as an independent film with less than sixty thousand dollars in the budget, "Pi" exceeded all expectations and even took home the Director's Award from the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. This paper shows that its insightful, intricate plot and unique style make it an excellent movie, and Darren Aronofsky, the director, did an amazing job in bringing his own story to life. The paper examines kabbalistic undertones in the movie and how Aronofsky applied his own experiences to directing this film.
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"One might not naturally think of the stock market as part of nature, but Aronofsky also does an excellent job helping to show us how the stock market can in fact be seen as its own living, changing, complex natural pattern of numbers. He tries to demonstrate this by showing us a living ant, one part of a complex colony of many other ants, on the side of a stock ticker as the numbers scroll by quickly to the left in plain sight for Max Choen to read. It is partly these intricately detailed cues Aronofsky uses to help bring us to understand his point of view. Whether or not his Harvard University education helped him to understand the mathematics needed to write and direct the script (Aronofsky also co-authored the movie script with one of his Harvard amigos), it?s apparent that he?s able to convey these thoughtful insights for the more intellectual viewer to ponder throughout the film."
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Pi, 1996.
Examines mathematical theorem that ratio of circle's circumference to diameter is 3.14159. History, impact on science, search for extraterrestrial life, symbols.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 79.95
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"This research examines the mathematical theorem that the ratio of the circumference of any circle to its diameter is 3.14159 . . ., an irrational number, describing a relationship that is irreducable to a whole number, and which is referred to as ?, hereinafter referred to as [Pi]. The primary focus of this research is on the wider societal impact of [Pi], as opposed to the theorem's mathematical properties.
History
Motz and Weaver (1993, p. 4) stated that no evidence is known that supports a contention that Archimedes deduced the value of [Pi] in geometric terms to support technology. Nevertheless, they ..."
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Home Health Care Delivery, 2004.
This paper discusses the improvement of home health care delivery through the implementation of quality assessment/ performance improvement (QA/PI) programs
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper explains that the improvement of health care programs in the medical industry has spread to home health care delivery in which the physician makes home visits. The author defines quality assessment as the development of data sources and analysis of information generated from patients, which reviews their perception and expectation of quality. The paper concludes with an interview of a physician working in a home care agency who believes that, ever since the implementation of the QA/PI policies, his organization has started to pay close attention to quality performance issues, such as physicians' abilities to meet patient expectations and demands.
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"There are gatekeepers to the implementation of QA/PI programs. These include the Division Home Health QM Program, Directors Committee, Continuing Care Leaders and Quality Service Leaders, Service Area and Local Agency. These controllers are responsible for the planning of the QA/PI activities into the current systems of organizations that are responsible for home health care delivery. They also are responsible for identifying changing indicators from the consumer perspectives and conducting audit of the agency involved in QA/PI to regular and accredit credible organizations who have maintain their standards according to the AHRQ. Similarly, they are involved in setting criteria for divisional directors of home care quality improvement programs."
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Scientists in Films, 2000.
An analysis of the negative and positive portrayals of scientists and their preoccupations in "Contact," "Pi," "Jurassic Park," "Absent-Minded Professor," "Insignificance' and more.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 25 sources, $ 111.95
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" The depiction of science and scientists in films and other popular media has long been characterized either by fear and anxiety at scientists' potential power or by wild acclaim for their accomplishments. In both cases, however, the popular reaction is based largely on incomprehension. There are variations on the basic stereotypes of the mad and the benignly inspired scientist, however, and filmmakers tend to express general societal concerns in their choice of type. In addition, filmed representations of scientists tend to repeat or reinforce popular misconceptions about the nature of their work and goals. Thus the choice of any of the mad, evil, kindly, distracted, driven, and inspired characters who populate films about scientists often depends on what, in general, people believe scientists hope to do. Perhaps the most common current..."
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The Many Wonders of Archimedes, 1999.
This is a paper about the life and works of the phenomenal mathematician Archimedes.
1,725 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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A look at the different discoveries by Archimedes focusing on what he is most greatly known for - discovering the solution of pi. His approximation of pi between 3-1/2 and 3-10/71 was the most accurate of his time, and with this discovery he devised a new way to approximate square roots.
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"Little known details remain about the life of Archimedes who was one of antiquity?s greatest mathematician, Archimedes. Most of the facts about Archimedes? life come from a biography written by the Roman biographer Plutarch. What is known, is that he was born in Syracuse, Sicily in the year 287 B.C., and died in 212 B.C. at the age of 75 in Syracuse. I was able to come up with an astonishing amount of information on Archimedes for this paper. It seems that there is no end to his accomplishments, and I tried not to leave out any of them. "
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Pharaoh Ramses II, 2008.
This paper describes the extraordinary reign of Pharaoh Ramses II of Egypt (c.1279-1212 BC), also known as Ramses the Great.
2,040 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper explains that Pharaoh Ramses II was a powerful ruler, a successful diplomat, a masterful publicist and prolific builder. The author points out that Ramses II, whose throne name was "Usi-ma-re Setepenre" ("Strong in right is Re, Chosen of Re"), was the third Egyptian pharaoh of the nineteenth dynasty. The paper includes a section of "Epic Poem of Pentaur" in which Ramses II describes the battle as a personal triumph under insurmountable odds against the Hittites. The author describes Ramesseum, a mortuary temple in Thebes, built by Ramses II as a memorial to praise forever his military and diplomatic achievements, and Pi-Ramses, modern Qantir, the great capital city. The paper relates that one of the major discoveries in Pi-Ramses occurred in the early twenty-first century when archaeologists unearthed a glass making workshop.
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"Ramses II set out to recapture Kadesh, a strategically located city in Syria. Ramses II took his troops into the area of Kadesh. While traveling toward the city, he and his first two military divisions became separated from the remaining two divisions that lingered behind him. Two men who had met up with the Egyptian army provided intentionally false information to the Egyptians as to the location of the Hittite army. Believing that the Hittite troops were farther off than their actual location (while waiting for his remaining divisions to arrive) he moved his troops near the city and began to set up camp."
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Freedom of Association, 2006.
A discussion regarding the right to free association.
1,812 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper analyzes the concept of the right to freedom, the value of freedom and the right to freedom of association. The paper focuses specifically on the case of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. According to the paper, the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity was denied establishment due to the fact that they would violate the institution's gender-discrimination policy.
Table of Contents:
I: Facts
The Right to
II. Issue
III. Argument
IV. Summary and Conclusion
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"At the time the First Amendment was conceived, it was known as: "Article the Third." When Virginia joined eight other states to ratify the Bill of Rights 215 years ago, two of the initial 12 amendments had already been abandoned. On Dec. 15, 179, the First Amendment claimed its place in history. (McMasters, 2000)"
"The verdict of the case to be argued on behalf of plaintiff, Alpha Epsilon Pi, that this organization's First Amendment rights have been violated, similarly claims a noteworthy space in today's time in history. "
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Evolution of Public Administration, 2008.
An examination of the evolution of public administration in the United States with particular regard to effectiveness and efficiency.
2,847 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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This paper discusses the influence of the structure of the U.S. political system, in relation to the Constitutional separation of powers and federalism, on the evolution of public administration in the United States. It particularly examines the notions of effectiveness, efficiency and reasonable standards of performance within the political system.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Federalism
Role of Factions Model (ROF)
Public Interest Model (PI)
1880s-1930s
1940s - 1960s
1970s-Present
Conclusion
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"The third model is the 'public interest model' (PI) stated to have as its cornerstone "...the efficacy of science" which was believed by reformers of the late 19th century to be the solution to "current public problems and inculate morality." (Rabin, Hildreth, and Miller, 1998) there was a stated need of creation of "governmental structures that empower experts: people who possessed relevant scientific knowledge. Expertise would be indicated by educational credentials, beginning the American concern, if not obsession, with academic degrees." (Rabin, Hildreth, and Miller, 1998) This is a concept of science "which is more correctly termed 'technology'. It is stated that reformers held the perception of there being very little limitations "to the efficacy of science and its ability to solve all current problems by the application of unbiased general laws." (Rabin, Hildreth, and Miller, 1998) This belief is stated to be derived in philosophy from what is known as the Enlightenment movement." (Rabin, Hildreth, and Miller, 1998) Within this framework "rationality was seen as not only desirable but also feasible in an era of urban-centered technology. (Rabin, Hildreth, and Miller, 1998) Stated as a critical element of the "new politico-administrative system was management, since science enables administrators to be rational." (Rabin, Hildreth, and Miller, 1998)"
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Wittgenstein's Conception of Philosophy, 2006.
An analysis of the early and the later Ludwig Wittgenstein, in terms of his philosophy.
1,723 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses Ludwig Wittgenstein's conception of philosophy and how his philosophy can be divided into two very different 'philosophemes', resulting in the differentiation between the early and later Wittgenstein. The paper analyzes the views of the early and the late Wittgenstein. It then examines the bridge that allows access to a unifying interpretation between the two.
Table of Contents:
Philosophical Problems
Early Wittgenstein's Logical Construction of a Philosophical System
Nature of Philosophy as Presented in Tractatus
Nature of Philosophy as Presented in Philosophical Investigations (PI)
Continuity of Wittgenstein's Conception of Philosophy
Conclusion
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" Wittgenstein maintains in all his early and later works that philosophy is an activity of clarifying propositions and preventing us from being led astray by the misleading appearances of ordinary language. The difference, however, lies in the method employed to clarify propositions. The earlier method of philosophy was to analyze propositions in order to reveal their hidden logical structure, however the later Wittgenstein, while still maintaining that the task of philosophy is to critique language, states that the method to clarify propositions is to show how they are applied in language games. This later method is concerned with the grammar of language and how language is used, it has nothing to do with criticizing the nature of language."
"It can be concluded that the aim of Wittgenstein's philosophy has always been "to show the fly the way out of the fly-bottle, to free it from the need to answer many deep questions due to a misunderstanding of the uses of language". (PI, 309)"
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Parker Instruments, 2002.
A case study analysis, including a SWOT analysis, which investigates the poor relationship between Parker Instruments and Electro Industries.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This case study analysis examines causes for a slippage in the business fit between Electro Industries (EI), a Canadian manufacturer of precision instruments and its British distributor Parker Instruments (PI). Both an internal strengths and weaknesses analysis and an external opportunities and threats analysis is performed. As a result of these analyses (presented in Appendices A and B respectively), the case study puts forward three potential solutions.
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