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Murray Strauss' "Cradle of Violence", 2005.
This paper examines Murray Strauss' book entitled "Cradle of Violence", which discusses child abuse.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 9 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper explains that, in the book "Cradle of Violence", Murray Strauss exposes child abuse in the home, which is evident in society today. The author points out that Strauss suggests that children who are abused by family members have a higher probability of becoming violent offenders and abusers themselves. The paper relates statistical research supports his arguments.
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"Watching the news on television provides a glimpse into contemporary local and world affairs. It has become apparent that regardless of the time of day reports on violent crimes can be found when flipping from station to station. For some viewers the images are just part of every day life when glued to the tube, playing video games, surfing the net, and/or watching home movies. For others, it is a constant reminder of how dysfunctional and abusive some people really are."
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"Cat's Cradle", 2002.
An examination of the nature of humor within "Cat's Cradle" by Kurt Vonnegut and how it is used to serve a very serious purpose.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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To understand the point of the humor in "Cat's Cradle" by Kurt Vonnegut, it is necessary to examine the point of the story itself. All of Vonnegut's books touch on broad social issues in a rather cartoonish way that serves a much darker and difficult purpose than what they appear to address. Like Breakfast of Champions, and Hocus Pocus, Cat's Cradle, is a humorous take on the organizations and social structures that the world holds as absolutes with the angle that such things do not exist - all is arbitrary. In this work, we find that there is a brilliant combination of lampoon (in the form of the polarized roles taken by the two friends who created the island nation dictatorial politics and religion, Bokononism; which are intended to oversimplify the arbitrariness of politics and religion) and of black humor (which is clearly marked in the violence, deprivation, and oppression that are used only to perpetrate the lie that is the society). Irony, perhaps, is the constant of every event and passage in this book. It is irony that makes us understand that the humor in the story is a rather caustic, disbelieving, and disenchanting look at our own and every other society.
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?Cat?s Cradle?, 2004.
An examination of the theme of human irresponsibility in the novel, ?Cat?s Cradle?, by Kurt Vonnegut.
1,493 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper examines the novel, ?Cat?s Cradle?, by Kurt Vonnegut, written at the height of the Cold War when most Americans lived in fear of a fiery nuclear apocalypse. Vonnegut presents a different but equally terrifying end, a world encased in ice. It discusses how one of the novel?s themes is how human irresponsibility can contribute to this icy end. It examines how Vonnegut uses the major and minor characters in "Cat?s Cradle" to reflect on the consequences of human irresponsibility and how, throughout the novel, Vonnegut presents characters whose irresponsibility helps bring much of life on earth to an end.
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"Despite his small stature, Newt is the most mature and well adjusted of the Hoenikker children. Still, Newt remains focused on the major disappointments of his childhood. The fact that he found neither cat nor cradle in the tangle of strings presented by his father causes Newt to believe in the lack of meaning in all human life. He thus becomes an easy target for the Russian spy Zinka, who pretends to love him in order to get to his share of the ice-nine. At the apocalypse, Newt remains unwilling to confront the horrors of the icy apocalypse that he helped to usher. Instead, he focuses on scavenging for paint, and on turning inward and coping through his art."
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"Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking", 2002.
A critical review of ?Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking?, a poem by Walt Whitman.
1,742 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 56.95
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This essay discusses the use of imagery, i.e., the use of words to represent things or ideas by sensory description, and theme in ?Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking.? The main theme of the poem is the concept of unification, division, and re-integration of the physical and the spiritual, as well as of the psyches of human beings.This theme is explored at length in the context of the poem.
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"Walt Whitman first published his poem ?Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking? under the title ?A Word Out of the Sea? in the 1860 edition of his collection Leaves of Grass. It was re-published under its current title in 1871.
"Whitman (1819-92) was one of the first distinctly ?American? poets, and his work often revolved around themes of equality, democracy and freedom. In his lifetime, slavery saw its heyday and experienced its abolishment. At the same time, Whitman witnessed a new America emerging, an America which included the frontier West and industrialization."
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Kurt Vonnegut?s "Cat?s Cradle", 2004.
Discusses the predominant theme in Kurt Vonnegut's novel, "Cat's Cradle".
1,515 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper expounds on the main theme in "Cat's Cradle" that life is meaningless. The paper discusses Vonnegut's use of images, irony, and eccentric characters to express his theme about the meaningless of life. It also explains how Vonnegut relates this theme to religion, marriage, and almost everything else humans teach each other.
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"Clearly, Vonnegut is depicting a side of human nature that cannot deal with the truth, so it is fed and willingly believes the lies it is told by the ?religion.? In fact, ?Truth was the enemy of the people, because the truth was so terrible, so Bokonon made it his business to provide the people with better and better lies? (172). In addition, to create more ?zest? and ?tang? within the lives of the people, Bokonon decides to have himself declared an outlaw. He emphasizes his belief that ?A really good religion is a form of treason? (173). The legend of a holy man in the jungle and the tyrant in the city was the only thing that made the people happy. (174) Perhaps the most striking example of this theme is the last scene of the book in which Bokonon writes in the final sentence of his book that if he were a younger man, he would ?make a statue of himself, lying on my back, grinning horribly, and thumbing my nose at You Know Who? (287). Again, we are shown Vonnegut?s opinion regarding the power of religion. Through the willingness of the people to accept Bokonon, Vonnegut is asking us to search our own lives for such blind faith."
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The Republic of Iraq:The Cradle of Civilization, 2008.
A discussion of the future of the Republic of Iraq.
1,748 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper discusses the promising future for the Republic of Iraq. It explains that the newly constituted democratic Iraq may currently be in a state of turmoil, but has a promising future thanks to its valiant citizens and beautiful culture. The paper looks at the geographic beauty of Iraq, as well as its history. The paper then looks at the social and cultural differences throughout Iraq and points out that there is proof that Iraq is a stabilizing country, noting the U.N. report that violence has declined from the summer of 2007 and that the Iraqi Government claims that so far 46,000 refugees have returned to their homes safely. The writer believes that one day the nation of Iraq will come back to normality and its people will lead ordinary lives and the world will truly appreciate America and Iraq's sacrifice to make the world a better place.
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"There have been five different designs for the Iraqi flag since its establishment in 1921. The current flag was created in 2008 and is just an interim flag. Apparently, the creation of a flag is not at the top of their concerns right now. The script at the center of the flag means is pronounced Allahu Akbar, which literally means "God is Great". The script is on a bar of white, with a red bar on top and a black bar below ("Iraq"). Iraq's flag is similar to that of Syria's, Yemen's and Egypt's ("The World Fact Book: Iraq")."
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From the Cradle to the Grave, 2003.
A critical evaluation of the research on the influence of childhood attachment on adult attachment styles.
2,180 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper considers the role childhood attachment plays in adult romantic love. Current studies on the influence of childhood attachment styles on adult attachment are reviewed and both contextual and cultural issues are discussed. It shows how findings suggest that there is a continuity of attachment style from infancy to adulthood, although adult attachment styles can be influenced by a number of factors.
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"A work that ?revolutionized the study of adult romantic love? (Ridge and Feeney 1998 p848) was Hazan and Shavers (1987) study. This research was based on Bowlby?s work and set out to examine the possibility that affectional bonds between adults are formed much the same way as those that bond human infants and their parents. They explore the notion that three major attachment styles in adults are based on Ainsworths mental models of self and social life mentioned above which are determined in infancy in part by relationships with parents. Therefore, they say a person?s attachment style is set in childhood and that adult loving relationships vary according to the attachment histories of those involved. (Hazan & Shaver, p511)."
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"Cradle of Islam", 2005.
A book review discussing the Hijazi culture and identity in Saudi Arabia.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 79.95
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This book review is a discussion of the Hijazi culture and identity within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, one whose urban and cosmopolitan customs, rituals and religious ceremonies and beliefs are in opposition to those of the Najd-Saudi school of Wahhabism. In Mai Yamani's account of her 'hidden' Hijaz culture, we see how the Hijazi retain their culture and identity in the midst of a suppressive environment.
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"Mai Yamani of Hijazi identity and a Saudi scholar provides an account of the schism within Saudi Arabian society between the Wahhabism promoted by the Saudi royal family and the Hijazi identity promoted in secret among members who ..."
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Levi Strauss' "The Savage Mind", 2005.
A critical review of Levi Strauss' "The Savage Mind".
947 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses Levi Strauss's concepts about art as presented in "The Savage Mind" and looks at how Strauss investigates the concept of bricolage. The paper presents a very negative review of Strauss' views and suggests that Strauss' concepts are of no possible use to the artist.
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"It is fortunate that Claude Levi-Strauss wrote The Savage Mind in the mid-1960s, with publication in 1966. It is without doubt a work of a pre-holistic age, and as such has relatively little of value to say in a world torn between technology and metaphysics; it should be noted, of course, that technology is, in some ways, merely the tactile expression of metaphysics. Whether, for example, the computer programmer knows she is using theories of quantum physics to perform her task-and whether the 'alternative minister' some levels below Deepak Chopra knows he is doing the same in the affirmations used to access Truth-doesn't matter. It is apparent that in a universe in which string theory is a topic of conversation among the pseudo-scientific intelligentsia, and the proverbially grinding poverty of the increasingly (by comparison) less developed nations is given short shrift by almost everyone (in favor of Entertainment Tonight and its fripperies about hollow people doing hollow things), Levi-Strauss is a fossil."
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Levi Strauss in South Africa, 2005.
The paper analyzes the Levi Strauss Company's proposed move into the South African market.
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This paper considers the move of Levi Strauss into the market in South Africa and the possible affects due to the fact that South Africa is a signatory to GATT. The paper notes that the company is now planning to expand its business to the Southern African region via South Africa and considers the fact that previously South Africa was a country shunned by much of the world for its policy of apartheid. However, this boycott has now been lifted. The history of the Levi Strauss Company is also mentioned.
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"The Levi Strauss Company was founded in 1853 by Bavarian immigrant Levi Strauss, and the company today is one of the world's largest brand-name apparel marketers, with sales in more than 110 countries. Levi's apparel products are sold under the Levi's, Dockers, and Levi Strauss Signature brands. In 1873, Levi Strauss and Nevada tailor Jacob Davis patented the process of putting rivets in pants for strength, creating the world's first jeans. The Levi's trademark is today one of the most recognized in the world and is registered in more than 160 countries (About LS&Co., 2005, paras. 1-3). The company employs approximately 8,850 people worldwide, with the company organized into three geographic divisions: Levi Strauss, North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is now planning to expand its business to the Southern African region via South Africa."
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Leo Strauss, 2004.
An overview of Leo Strauss's views on democracy and communism.
838 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper examines how communism has endured over the years, despite efforts to eradicate it from society and how some philosophers, such as Leo Strauss, feel there is not as much difference between democracy and communism as many people believe. It looks at how, while both were based on capitalism, democracy still retains its belief in freedom, while communism oppresses individual?s rights.
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Introduction
Beginnings
Communism and the Early Church
Durability
The Funeral of Communism
Strauss?s Position
Revolutionary Humanism
Democracy vs. Communism
Conclusion
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"In 1995, Francois Furet prophesied ?the funeral of communism will last for thirty years, the procession would will accompanied by an immense crowd, and there will be much weeping. He asserted even young people will join the cortege, trying here and there to give it the air of a rebirth, however hopes for a rebirth are in vain, for the faith in communism is irretrievably tattered, but the funeral will last for years because anti-communism remains more than ever a damnable heresy...more universally condemned in the West than in the great days of victorious antifascism (McInnes).? "
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John Dewey and Leo Strauss, 2004.
A look at the educational philosophies of John Dewey and Leo Strauss.
700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 24.95
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This paper examines how modern education has evolved through influences by many prominent philosophers and educators, including John Dewey and Leo Strauss. It explores how the pragmatic and instrumental focus of Dewey?s philosophy is still retained today in the liberal education mode, while the Straussian tradition of instilling classical political philosophy in the educational curricula has remained more of a social class ideal, conservative-based and defining academic elitists. It shows how, for both Dewey and Strauss, their social and political views shaped their educational philosophies, impacting the current trends in education and educational reform.
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"John Dewey?s pragmatic approach to education and learning emphasized a learning-by-doing method rather than a simple learning-from-instruction basis to study material and establish a vocation. The instrumental view related to pragmatism holds that problem solving utilizes man?s use of truth as an instrument, where truth varies with the given problem and is not defined in a stagnant state. Thus, the learning process adapts to trends and changes, especially as scientific discoveries are made and new truths are defined or modified, and requires individual interaction with the material to achieve an optimal understanding of the theory or subject. Dewey?s pragmatic educational theory was heavily influenced by his views on democracy, which were likewise evolutionary in nature."
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Levi Strauss Case Study, 2005.
Case study of Levi-Strauss' Dockers brand including a SWOT analysis and recommendations.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper presents a case study of Levi-Strauss' Dockers brand including a SWOT analysis and recommendations. The position of Dockers in a saturated market is discussed. The paper suggests changes to Dockers to meet the fashion demands of a younger market.
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Levi Strauss: Case Study, 2004.
This paper reviews the case of Levi Strauss' decision to leave China as a manufacturing location only to later return.
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This paper is a case study that answers a variety of specific questions that are only tangentially related to the case. The case involves Levi Strauss' decision to leave China as a manufacturing location in the early 1990s and its decision to relocate back to China later that decade.
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"As was pointed out in the case, Levi Strauss operates in a highly competitive business environment. We are asked to consider how a company with high ethical values can survive in an industry in which many global brands are taking advantage of cheap labor and in some cases child labor, to produce jeans and other clothing at low prices. Levi Strauss, Levi's, has had to find ways to balance its business ethics with business necessity."
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Levi Strauss Sweatshops, 2002.
An analysis of China's current use of "sweatshops" in order to keep up with international production demand, and Levi Strauss' involvement in this issue.
2,745 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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The ?free trade? and ?free trade zones? brought about by NAFTA and the World Trade Organization have returned many Chinese workers to conditions that are essentially sweatshops. This paper studies the case of Levi Strauss & Co.'s involvement in initially producing apparel manufactured in Chinese sweatshops, but when realizing their mistake, by claiming ignorance, went about to rectify the problem by initiating the first corporate code of responsible contracting. The paper also studies what brought about Levi's social consciousness.
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"China had been notorious for its exploitation of workers. And according to Trim Bissell, national coordinator, Campaign for Labor Rights, China?s ?repressive apparatus? made it impossible to find out about labor practices in that country. LS&CO should be given a black mark against them for being attracted by China?s cheap labor in the first place and therefore implying an acceptance and agreement to the sweatshop practices that abound in that country. But they also get positive points because they ultimately did endorse the set of principles, which they would not have done unless they recognized a need for some way to protect the rights of workers in their the factories to which they source. And because Levi Strauss & Company agreed to the set of principles as they relate to Chinese workers, they also have forbidden their Chinese facilities and suppliers (as part of the agreement within the principles) from ?engaging in any discriminatory practice against employees because of their participation in labor, political, or religious activities,? meaning they also want to make sure workers aren?t punished because the suppliers have to follow LS&CO?s code."
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