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'For the Love Of It: Amateuring and Its Rivals', 2006.
A look at the concept of amateurism, as explored at length by Wayne C. Booth in his book 'For the Love Of It: Amateuring and Its Rivals'.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper reviews the book 'For the Love Of It: Amateuring and Its Rivals' by Wayne C. Booth. According to this paper, Booth explores the concept of amateurism, the amateur that pursues the given task or discipline for the love of doing so and not for pecuniary rewards. This paper discusses how the amateur pursues any discipline or skill for its own sake.
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"Booth discusses the issue beginning with reference to music and how the disappearance of amateurism in the traditional sense has altered the kind of music that is even written. He cites Daniel Barenboim to the effect that chamber music has been disappearing in part because it was "linked to playing music in private homes -- not only by amateurs, but by professionals, too. Now people have less time, and a great interest in passive musical appreciation and listening" (Booth, 1999, p. 15). Booth discusses the issue in terms of his own experience, noting how he started playing the cello when he was 31 years old and then experiencing decades of disappointment and frustration as well as hours of happiness while playing. Being an amateur himself, he sought to know more about the idea of and practice of amateurism and traces the concept through different manifestations and different types of activity, finding in particular that the idea has long held sway in music and in sport more than in other disciplines."
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Photography: Amateur vs. Professional., 2002.
A look at the difference between amateur and professional photographers.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines and analyzes the differences between amateur and professional photographers. The author includes researched information but also offers opinions regarding amateur versus professional photographers.
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Amateur Sports Integrity Act, 2004.
A discussion of the history of the Amateur Sports Integrity Act.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses the history of the Amateur Sports Integrity Act. The paper chronicles the act's introduction in the Senate, the debate over it, and its ultimate failure to be passed into law.
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"Senator McCain sponsored a bill called the Amateur Sports Integrity Act. This bill received approval from the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation in May of ... to be scheduled for a hearing and a vote in the United States Senate. The bill was re-introduced in the House..."
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Legal Implications of Steroid Use by Amateur Athletes, 2006.
A review of the legal implications of steroid use by amateur or professional athletes today.
1,737 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper provides a review and discussion of the scholarly and peer-reviewed literature concerning steroid use among amateur and professional athletes and the legal implications thereof, followed by an analysis of the salient issues.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Effects of Steroids
Incidence of Use
Analysis of Legal Issues and Controversies and Reactions
Conclusion
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"In 1976, amateur athletes were tested for prohibited substances at the Olympic Games in Montreal and again at the 1983 Pan American Games in Caracas, Venezuela; the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) banned anabolic steroids in 1973 and began random testing of student- athletes for performance-enhancing substances and recreational drugs in 1986. (Allison et al., 2003). Drug testing originally took place only at Division I football bowl games, and at some NCAA championships; however, since 1990, football players in Divisions I-A, I-AA, and II, as well as Division I indoor and outdoor track and field athletes, have been subject to drug testing all year long. Furthermore, Allison and his colleagues report that all NCAA student- athletes are subject to drug testing at NCAA championship events and at post-season bowl games (NCAA, 1998). Not surprisingly, the use of such drugs has attracted attention from those who would seek to gain a competitive edge over their peers as well as those who would attempt to discourage such usage. To better understand the rationale behind such efforts, the general effects of steroids are discussed further below."
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Sport Commissions and Amateur Sports.
An exploration of how the sports industry is a land of opportunity for sports commissions and the local communities that are trying to generate economic impact from sports.
3,688 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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This paper explores different avenues for small-scale sports tourism in the direction of amateur sports tournaments and how establishing a sport commission can help. It focuses on recreational sport tournaments for adults and youth by examining a case study dealing with the organization of a sports commission and the economic impact it that has resulted on the community. The reason for discussing sports tournaments is because they are fairly low-investment opportunities that small communities can explore, with large returns for the resources that are already present.
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Introduction
Review of Literature
Case Study
Discussion and Analysis
Conclusion
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"Green and Chalip (1998) help explain who is participating by exploring the motivations of the active sport tourist traveling to participate in their chosen sport by examining a women?s flag football tournament. The authors explain the increasing growth in active lifestyles and how it is not only the younger population, who are participating, but also the older segment is starting to stay more active. This trend is leading to more vacations that are based on or around sport. The paper presents the ideas that the active sport tourist does not only travel for the competition, but also to be able to identify with the subculture of their sport. As in the case of the women football players, they enjoy being able to socialize with people who share their same interests during social events sponsored by the tournament organizers. They travel as teams, and along with these teams comes family and friends, which in turn bring along more economic impact for the community hosting the event."
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"How to Be Rid of a Rival" by Ts'ao Hsueh-ch'in, 2002.
A tragic romance, set in China, mixing romantic pursuits with a belief in the supernatural, both combined with issues of religion, politics and law.
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 45.95
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"How to Be Rid of a Rival" is a story of a naive woman, pursued for marriage by an already married man. The cunning first wife, although living in a society where women are powerless, expresses her dissatisfaction when she learns of the second wife. With revenge as her only motivation, her use of public humiliation, bribery and lies eventually drive the second wife to suicide. Recurring themes of Taoism, importance of family and the supernatural echo throughout this book.
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"The death of the grandfather raises issues of religious practice and mysticism, as his death is attributed first to Taoist beliefs and practices, because the old man swallows gold and uses sulphide of mercury to poison himself. Taoism is a Chinese doctrine that made up for the lack of attention given religion by Confucius. Perfection is achieved by the mystic who is able to see the greater truth. Perfection means the loss of self in the trace state that allows conjunction between the individual and the universal. The one to which this perfection aspires is Tao, or the total spontaneity of all things. Te is the virtue or morality of the Confucians, and for the Taoist this is the Tao inherent in anything. It is the object's power. Tao is the way and te is its power, and these are the fundamental conceptions of Taoism. When one can become one with Tao, life and death no longer matter and perfection is achieved as one becomes unrestricted by time and space. Taoism did not mention gods or saints but emphasized how perfection could be achieved by all adherents. The actions of the old man have the aura of outlawed mysticism, and the response to the old man's death includes seizing the Taoist priests who influenced him."
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Ramus v. Quintilian: The Clash of Rival Fallacies, 2002.
An examination of the conflict and rhetoric clashes between Ramus and Quintilian.
1,405 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 46.95
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This paper discusses the battle between Peter Ramus and Quintilian. The author compares this battle to the one between Iran and Iraq and examines the way that the United States aided Iraq to fight Iran in the 1980?s because she wanted to even ground and protract the war to make sure both sides lost many lives. The author compares this situation to the one in the battle between Peter Ramus and Quintilian where a stalemate of winning arguments arises and both sides have lost.
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"With the considerable lashing Ramus unleashes on Quintilian, one would expect ridiculous argumentation from the former and substantial rebuttal from the later. However, Ramus only emerges victorious on one front, the separation of morality and rhetoric. His second onslaught, conversely, never penetrates Quintilian?s solid wall of reason. Without invention, arrangement, and memory, rhetoric fails to persuade. With clear victory implausible for either party, witnesses to the squabble find themselves echoing the sentiment of Henry Kissinger: Quintilian and Ramus have both lost."
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The Popularity of Amateur Photography, 2002.
A paper which examines why photography is such a popular hobby.
1,316 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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Photography has been described as ?probably the world?s greatest hobby?. The paper shows that there is no doubt that photography is a popular hobby, with the introduction of the digital camera only increasing the popularity. The paper explores several characteristics of photography that explain this popularity: that it is an adaptable hobby; that it is an accessible hobby; that it allows for individuals to combine their other interests; that it is an opportunity for every individual to be creative, even those with limited creative skills; and that it gives people the opportunity to interact with their world.
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"The fourth reason that amateur photography is a popular hobby is that it gives individuals the opportunity to be creative, even if they are lacking in creative skills. As one author notes, photography is a ?creative process: the subjects you choose to photograph reflect your own character, mood and opportunities? (Joseph & Saunders 8). Another author makes the same observation, ?...the single most important factor behind a picture is the photographer? (Freeman 8). This means that the photographer is central to the process and provides the creativity. However, at the same time, the photographer does not have to provide the material. This can be compared to painting, where the creative has a blank canvas and must provide the entire artwork."
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The Role of America in the Current Global System, 2008.
An examination of America's rivals - political, economic, technological and cultural.
2,830 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper argues that the United States faces a powerful, upcoming challenge from Asian rivals - most of all, from India - that may lead to the end of the Pax Americana by the end of this century. The paper examines how America rose to pre-eminence in the world, in part, because of war; that is to say, the Civil War allowed it to develop a formidable army, infrastructure and communications network, while the Second World War so enervated Europe that the US was able to confidently step into the vacuum. The paper also looks at how America's enemies or rivals can engage the US by fighting a variety of different "wars" that are not military in nature - wars that are technological, economic, political and cultural in nature. The writer suggest that although the pillars of American prosperity and might have been historically durable, shifting currents could change all that. The writer then concludes that ultimately, America must start re-assessing the course it is on or its empire will end up in the dustbin of history.
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"The origins of the rise to power of the United States may be found in the nineteenth century. Obviously, this was the century that saw America overwhelm natives at home, settle the vast expanses of the west, capture Texas and New Mexico, and finally resolve the painful slavery issue that had taken so much out of the union for so long. More than that, the nineteenth century was a period in which the country emerged as a formidable military power - ironically because of the very Civil War that resulted in so much carnage. Specifically, the American Civil War was the first war in which "mechanized and electrified devices" like railroad trains, aerial observation, photography, telegraphy, mines, torpedoes, ironclad ships and rifles were all used; in short, these recent innovations were modified and adapted to the exigencies of war."
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European Policy Making, 2002.
The paper answers the questions: Are the Council of Ministers and the Commission partners or rivals in European policy-making?
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 115.95
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This paper analyzes and interprets the politics of EU and determines whether the Council of Ministers and the Commission partners are rivals or partners.
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Footwear Giant Adidas and its Brand Strategy, 2002.
This paper examines the footwear market and the strategy that adidas uses to compete with rivals
3,011 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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The following paper gives an analysis of adidas supply chain management and discusses what Adidas? current position is in terms of the supply chain . The writer further examines what actions Addidas are taking to deal with the suppliers and buyers. Finally this paper investigates the relevant globalized drivers such as: market drivers; cost drivers; competitive drivers and government drivers and integrates all of these products into three specific consumer-group targeted divisions: FOREVER SPORT, ORIGINAL and EQUIPMENT.
Introduction
Overview of the footwear industry
Introduction
German market
Company information
General information
Strategic Business Unit (SBU)
Strategy
Brand Strategy
Global Market
?Street Ball? and Common customer needs
World Cup ?Multinational company? battlefield
?Feel the Breeze?
Cost Management Manufacturing Strategies
Technologic innovation
Government Forces
Political Risks
Say NO to Indian Leather
Global Competitors
Nike
Global Challenges
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"Adidas have become successful because of the brand strategy they are using, also the focus on the quality of the products, which they produce. adidas feels that it can gain an advantage over competitors by making a product that which is extremely technologically advanced. While many companies in the shoe industry try to gain an advantage-using price such as Nike and Reebok, however, that the quality of their footwear make customers return. For the future, adidas look to expand the manufacturing to satisfy the large the demand for its products. The desire to increase its share in the market requires it must lower the cost of producing the products making the company more efficient.Furthermore, adidas must diversify to maintain high-level of trade and strength in order to have a bright future in the athletic footwear market. The strength of this market but will have to improve their products to retain the strong demand for their products."
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Jacobins and the French Revolution, 1994.
This paper describes the role of the Jacobins during and after the 18th Century French Revolution: Politics, historical views, leadership and rivals. Annotated bibliography.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 63.95
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"The role of the Jacobins during the French Revolution had much to do with the political struggles that took place and shaped the course of the post-revolutionary period. Historians have taken differing views of the role of the Jacobins, of their influence, and of the nature of their actions during and after the Revolution. These differing views reflect an evolving view of history, differing interests on the part of the historians, and different sources for their information, reflecting both alternative data and alternative methods of analysis. Some see the Jacobins as a positive force, at least most of the time, and see it as well as one of the truly revolutionary groups involved in the post-Revolutionary period, while others see it as an organization rife with the possibility of excess and moral corruption."
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Nike, 2000.
A discussion of international sales and growth as well as competition, consumers, Nike and rivals' strategies and marketing.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 79.95
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"Nike and International Growth
1. Dominant Economic Features
NIKE is a participant in the Nonrubber Footwear Industry (SIC 3149), an industry that manufactures all types of footwear except protective rubber and rubber-soled footwear. Its primary business activity takes place in the primary industry subclassification of Athletic Footwear (Hoovers Online).
Within this subclassification NIKE is considered number one with, Reebok running a close second. Hoovers Capsule business reports states that NIKE's 1999 market share of the United States athletic shoe market is 47 percent.
NIKE sells its product through some 20,000 retail stores in the United States, and globally, it sells through independent distributors and licensees in 110 countries. The Athletic Footwear Industry..."
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Drugs in Sports, 2003.
A discussion of the use of performance-enhancing drugs in amateur and professional sports.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper studies the use of performance-enhancing and other drugs in athletics for heightened performance in amateur and professional sports. The paper discusses the prevalence of these drugs on the open market. The paper also details specific drug usage, side effects and other dangers.
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"In the pursuit of heightened athletic performance, many amateur athletes as well as professional athletes have turned to the use of a wide assortment of drugs, ranging from steroids to amphetamines, performance-enhancing substances and illicit..."
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The Piltdown Forgery, 2005.
Details the Piltdown Forgery in which an amateur archaeologist planted fake skull and jaw bones and managed to fool the scientific world.
1,013 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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In 1912, Charles Dawson, an amateur archaeologist, revealed to some of his scientific friends that he had found a curious skull in a gravel pit near Piltdown, England. The case of the Piltdown Man turned out to be one of the greatest hoaxes of the 20th century. The paper shows that, allegedly, the unearthing of these fragments was proof that man evolved from apes. The human brain case and the ape-like jaw fit the theory of the day, which held that the brain would evolve faster than the body. The ruse was to create the "missing link" and thus prove Darwin's theory. The paper traces the events of the forgery and its implications on the scientific world after it was discovered to be a hoax. The paper includes illustrations.
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"In conclusion, The Piltdown Forgery was a deception with far reaching tentacles. Whether it was Dawson, Hinton, Theilhard or Woodward, the effects of this deception still cast doubts on legitimate archeological finds. This however is advantageous for both the anthropological and archeological communities. It requires science to base its discoveries on pure science rather than raw emotion. The moral of Piltdown is that science is fallible and human passions sometimes overshadow the facts. Occasionally, science does not always take the most direct route in fulfilling its aim of understanding nature."
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