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"Honor and Violence is the Old South", 2002.
A literary and historical review of "Honor and Violence is the Old South" by Bertram Wyatt-Brown.
835 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper presents a review of "Honor and Violence is the Old South", which is actually an abridged version of Bertram Wyatt-Brown?s "Southern Honor: Ethics and Behavior in the Old South". The book presents an objective and highly well-researched account of life for women and slaves in the South who were considered devices with which to maintain family honor. The subject of honor is studied from a historical and anthropological perspective. The author seeks to explain why white masters treated slaves in an inhumane manner and similarly how women were expected to behave in patriarchal societies of the South.
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"The author explains that there were two extremely important driving forces behind South?s obsession with preservation of honor. For one, it was believed that since Northerners were the enemy, they must never be allowed to ridicule South?s men of honor. It was essentially a defensive tactic that helped South keep its head high against a more sophisticated, civilized and successful enemy. In the antebellum period, South was mainly an agrarian society while North had become a major industrial force. It was clear that South?s economy was waning with most immigrants settling in Northern region and contributing to the development of industries there. Cotton plantations were one of the main sources of income for the rich South and with decrease in its production, South was losing to North on the economic front."
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?William Harris Garland: Mechanic of the Old South?, 2006.
A summary and review of Dudley Johnson's article about the life of an itinerant mechanic living in the Old South.
1,683 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses, summarizes and reviews Dudley Johnson's article "William Harris Garland: Mechanic of the Old South", describing the life led by the main character, William Harris Garland, the economic situation of the era and the character of Garland. The paper also discusses the importance that Johnson places on the role Garland played in American history along with the thousands of other like Garland.
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"Today, too many of us still think of "The Old South" at the beginning and middle of the Nineteenth Century as either made up of wealthy plantation owners, or slaves. Garland's experiences which he wrote down in a lot of letters were those of an itinerant mechanic, moving from place to place, trying to find work, and often trying to travel without a cent in his pocket. William Garland, as described in Johnson's article. Was one of "a number of skilled workmen in the South prior to the Civil War, and the work they did was vital to the region (Johnson 41). Like so many itinerant workmen today, "he and his friends had no interest in the political situation. They were more concerned with obtaining and keeping jobs and with reducing their financial insecurity" (41)."
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Contemporary Poetry about the Old South, 2008.
Analyzes the poetry of Natasha Trethewey in "Native Guard" and Marilyn Nelson in "A Wreath for Emmett Till" as contemporary American eulogies to the Old South.
2,030 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper explains that both American poets, Natasha Trethewey in "Native Guard" and Marilyn Nelson in "A Wreath for Emmett Till", tackle aspects of the American history of racial intolerance. Their interconnected poems are united by common themes and structures as well as their enclosure within the covers of a single volume. They pay their respect to seismic historical events in American history, which are of personal significance to the poets. The paper then points out that Nelson's book is a text of anger at present and past racism; however, Trethewey's gentler volume is a homage to her family and to anonymous soldiers. The paper reviews the content and structure of both sets of poems.
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"The voice of the lost, nameless (unlike Till) soldier becomes a poetic voice of memory, in short he becomes like Trethewey herself as this modern woman takes on the voice of the memory of fallen men and also the Black woman and a White man who gave her life and raised her even when their marriage was illegal and it was still technically illegal in 1966 Mississippi to have a mixed marriage. Like the South still remembers the Civil War and the Confederacy, Trethewey tries to remember--but with a difference."
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Unruly Women, 2002.
An examination of the book "Unruly Women: The Politics of Social and Sexual Control in the Old South," by Victoria E. Bynum, which discusses the life of women in the American South in the 19th century.
1,320 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper introduces and discusses the book, "Unruly Women: The Politics of Social and Sexual Control in the Old South," by Victoria E. Bynum. Specifically, it looks at why the writer found the book to be interesting and valuable for research on how women lived in the Old South. The writer claims that the book provides insight into the very personal and intimate lives of women that many male historians have not previously documented.
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""Unruly Women" is more than just a book about how women lived in the South in the 19th century. It is a graphic history of how husbands, masters, and owners treated their women. It is a tale of women who did not fit in their society, and how society regarded them. It is the story of black women, and white women, and how they considered each other, and interacted with the men in their lives. It is often fascinating, and often disturbing. Bynum has taken a difficult subject, and made the reader want to learn more. Bynum herself says in the Introduction, "Why should historians interested in the dynamics of power and politics in the antebellum South investigate this politically powerless minority of women? This book addresses these questions by examining three broad categories of women who behaved in atypical fashion" (Bynum 1)."
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Eudora Welty, 2007.
An analysis of language and style used by Eudora Welty to convey the conflict between the Old South and the New South.
1,654 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the ways that Eudora Welty uses characters and circumstances in her books to illustrate a conflict between the Old South and the New South. The paper presents many examples from many different books of hers to demonstrate her portrayal of this conflict. It examines the role of the characters and the language that she uses to describe the conflict.
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"In "A Worn Path," we see the Old South represented in the character of Phoenix, an African-American woman who was "very old and small" (Worn Path Welty 26). The setting of this story is post-Civil War and Phoenix is still living a realm that has not quite caught up with the real world. Phoenix represents the Old South not only with her journey but also the love she carries for her grandchild. In Phoenix's character, we find determination and a strong will that does not bend easily. She meets the forest with a feisty attitude, telling the "foxes, owls beetles, jack rabbits, coons, and wild animals" (26) to keep their distance. She makes it through the forest and crawls beneath a barbed-wire fence in the name of love. Every step of the way, she represents a segment of the Old South, bubbling with superstition. For instance, she mistakes a scarecrow for a ghost. She also crosses a swamp where she says, "Sleep on, alligators, and blow your bubbles" (29). Here we see how Phoenix is living in a culture that while it is slightly skewed, it holds a certain amount of respect for the earth."
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Analysis of "A Gathering of Old Men" by Ernest J. Gaines, 2002.
The paper analyzes the book "A Gathering of Old Men" by Ernest J. Gaines, a moving novel about black and white relations in the South.
773 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 27.95
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The paper focuses specifically on Beau Boutan, a central character in the novel, who appears dead at the opening of the story, but is the pivot to the rest of the action in the book. The paper discusses how Beau represented everything bad about the interracial relationships in Louisiana during that time, a white man hated by the blacks, and how all the men in town had a reason to kill him.
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"Throughout the book, the old black men remember the horrors the Boutan family have wreaked on the community. These represent the horrors the blacks have faced at the hands of whites for centuries, emancipation or not. Boutan's death draws the community together so they can take back their sanity and their manhood, as the narrator shows late in the book when he is talking with Candy. "That old man is free of you now. When he pulled your hands off his arm and went into that room, he was setting both of you free" (Gaines 287)."
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"A Gathering of Old Men.", 2008.
An overview of the book "A Gathering of Old Men", by Ernest J. Gaines.
1,477 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the novel "A Gathering of Old Men" by Ernest J. Gaines. Specifically it describes and assesses how the novel depicts the culture that it is portraying. "A Gathering of Old Men" indicates that even in the relatively modern South, hatred and old ideas still exist. Slavery may have ended in the 19th century, but the residual effects of that institution still follow blacks and whites in the South. The historical context of this moving book illustrates that quite clearly.
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"Ernest J. Gaines was born on January 15, 1933 on the River Lake Plantation in Louisiana. He worked in the cane fields of the plantation when he was a child, and the setting offers the background for much of his fiction. He says, "Though the places in my stories and novels are imaginary ones, they are based pretty much on the place where I grew up and the surrounding areas where I worked, went to school, and traveled as a child. My characters speak the way people speak in that area" (Bauer). He has written numerous novels and short stories, and almost all of them tell the emotional stories of black people struggling to live in a largely white world, just like this one. He has won numerous awards and recognition for his novels, including a National Endowment for the Arts grant, a Guggenheim fellow, and a John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation fellow (Bauer). He is a professor of English in Lafayette, Louisiana, and he continues to write compelling tales about black life and social issues in his home state."
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Hip Hop in South Africa, 2008.
A description of the influence of American Hip Hop on South African black youth and its evolution into a unique South African art form.
964 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper describes how Hip Hop came to South Africa in the 1980s and was first performed as an imitation of the American version, but then grew into a vehicle for political opinion against apartheid that resounded for more than a decade. The writer explains how Hip Hop diverged into many different genres, depending on its geographical location in South Africa, and how it continued to focus on the political situation even after the 1994 elections. It has also evolved to a form of house music called kwaito, which is very popular dance music. The paper concludes that although used as a voice for all who find themselves oppressed, Hip Hop in South Africa has proved especially difficult for female groups in terms of respect and equality, which seems to show that South African Hip Hop has truly become a mirror of South Africa's unique cultural and political setting.
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"During this time, the Hip Hop revolution in the United States provided fertile ground for the oppressed black youth of South Africa. According to Clark, this is one of the reasons why the genre in South Africa evolved to a much greater extent than in the rest of Africa. The country's political paradigm of the time created a sense of resonance for the youth when they heard the radical lyrics of the American form, particularly artists such as Public Enemy, who sang "Fight the Power" during this time. The themes of revolution and empowerment found a home in the hearts of the South African youth."
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South Korea's Automobile Industry, 2003.
An in-depth paper on the current state of the automobile industry in South Korea.
5,914 words (approx. 23.7 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 141.95
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This paper makes an indepth analysis of the South Korean economy, its history, demographics and its exhuberant economy. Specifically, the writer looks at its automobile sector and the various regulations that have benefitted this sector.
I.1.A) South Korea : Current state of affairs
I.1.A.a) Location
I.1.A.b) People of South Korea
I.1.A.c) South Korean Government structure
I.2.B.) South Korean demographic characteristics
I.3.C) Social Practices and norms that currently exist within South Korea
I.4.D) Government reforms undertaken and its current spread on domestic and international business and entrepreneurial
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I.5.E) Current regulations and its overall reach and impact on South Korea?s general business practices
II South Korea?s domestic business environment in context of the Automobile sector
II.1.A) South Korea and the automobile sector, an introduction
Characteristics of Market
II.2.B) Current government outlook and policy and its impacton the Automobile sector
II.3.C) Overview of regulatory and deregulatory practices undertaken by South Korean Government
II.4.D) Current state of the automobile sector and current developments
Automobile Ownership
Export
Imports
Domestic Sales & Exports
II.5.E) Sector competitiveness in relation to local and international firms
III) Bibliography/References
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"South Korea has been an important connotation for modern history and the adverse impact of the Cold War. Korean history as such is over four thousand years old however even after treacherous Japanese and Chinese rule over Korea over the course of its history it did have several decades of democracy only to be marred by other invasions. Immediately after the Second World War, America and U.S.S.R. decided arbitrarily to occupy and divide North and South Korea across the 38th Parallel and it was mutually agreed upon that over the next couple of decades the region would be reunited into one Korea. However the spill-over effects of the Cold War, rather Capitalism versus Communism created what can be termed as ??Cold? Korea ?War?? which has led to extensive wars between the North and the South and even after five decades of division both the North and the South have only vastly grown in differences, cultures and economic development. While the North has remained impoverished and dependent on Chinese handouts and maintains one of the largest militaries in the world, USA brought South Korea under its wing and has created one of the world?s largest economies. It is a sharp contrast to the North with very little similarity except a violent history that was marred by foreign rule. South Korea today is a vibrant economy and although it has faced its share of problems with dictatorial regimes over the last couple of decade?s democracy has been widespread and successful and has led to strong economic growth and recovery."
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Olde Distillerie Whiskeys, 2008.
This paper looks at the whiskey producer 'The Olde Distillerie' and discusses expanding world markets.
4,200 words (approx. 16.8 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 112.95
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In this article, the writer discusses The Olde Distillerie, a small, independent producer of Scotch Whiskey based in Dumfrieshire, south-west Scotland. The writer explains that The Olde Distillerie was once a top-producer and distributor of their line of products, but sales are currently experiencing a downturn in sales. The writer then relates that The Olde Distillerie has relied primarily on the UK market to sustain profitability, however, recently, the company has proclaimed a desire to examine the possibility of utilizing overseas markets in order to restore profitability. Next, the writer compares the feasibility of launching a marketing campaign in Sweden, Italy, Czech Republic and Ireland and examines the reasons for the country selected in which to launch the campaign. Lastly, the writer outlines the best strategy for a successful launch in the country selected.
Outline:
Introduction
Part I - Marketing Environment
Sweden
Sweden - PESTLE Analysis
Italy
Italy - PESTLE Analysis
Czech Republic
Czech Republic - PESTLE Analysis
Eire
Eire - PESTLE Analysis
Part II - Weighted Comparison of Factors
Part 3: Outline for Entry into the Irish Market
References
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"From a population perspective, Italy has the largest target population, far exceeding that of the other three countries selected. All four countries had a median population that was well-within acceptable limits to establish the target market. Is would make Italy the favorite, in terms of potential consumers. Another factor that influences the size of the market is that Italy has a lower legal drinking age than the other prospects. The legal drinking age is 16, compared with 18 in the other countries. This means that the target market extends two years further in Italy. One can count 16 year olds, as opposed to 18 years olds as potential consumers.
"From an economic perspective, there were vast differences in the viability of the markets. Emerging markets such as the Czech Republic would appear to be attractive as they have the greatest potential for growth."
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Struggles within South Africa, 2002.
This paper is an investigation into the effect of colonization on South Africa and the people of South Africa.
4,134 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 110.95
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This is an in-depth paper of what the country of South Africa went through during the years of Dutch and British colonization. Discusses issues such as segregation, apartheid and freedom fighting. It begins with the Dutch colonization in 1652 and how this impacted the life of the African and Khoi Khoi natives. It examines how these early relationships gave rise to the hundreds of years of oppression and discrimination of the ruling white colonialist over the black natives. Studies these complex relationships until the time of the release of Nelson Mandela.
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"Colonization is defined by Webster?s Dictionary as an act or instance of colonizing. To South Africa and the South African people colonization has a much deeper and much more complex meaning. Colonization began in South Africa with the entrance of the Dutch in1652 and again with the British in 1806. The colonization by the Dutch was brought on by the need for a supply port to help ships sailing around the southern tip of the African continent. The Dutch?s philosophy regarding the indigenous African people was one of separation and isolation. The Dutch urged their colonist to stay away from the native people and try to have little or no contact or interaction with them. One of the first conflicts between African and Dutch interest occurred between the Dutch and the KhoiKhoi. This conflict began when the indigenous KhoiKhoi realized that the Dutch settlers were in South Africa to stay. The KhoiKhoi believed that the Dutch intended to continue encroaching on the farmlands of their people. This tension between the Dutch and Africans broke out into a war, which last four years. The KhoiKhoi resistance was stopped by the Dutch due to the superior tactics and superior weapons used by the Dutch army. This conflict was one of many in which the native Africans attempted to take back their homelands, but fell short of their goals. In 1806 the British seized control of the South African colony in order to utilize its location and natural resources. "
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The Secession of South Carolina, 2006.
Examines why South Carolina left the union of the United States of America in 1860.
963 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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One key reason that the Civil War was fought was to preserve the union of states, as the southern states, one by one, seceded from the United States in order to form the Confederate States of America. This secession, which threatened to destroy the new nation before it had time to fully blossom, began with South Carolina's exit from the union of the United States in 1860. This paper discusses why South Carolina seceded, the effect that this action had on the rest of the southern states, and the role that South Carolina's action played in sparking the Civil War.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
A Nation Divided
South Carolina Leads the Secession Movement
Effects of South Carolina's Secession
South Carolina Sparks Civil War
Aftermath of Secession
Works Cited
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"South Carolina's intense desire for freedom from the constraints of the U.S. culminated in the conflict at Fort Sumter, Charleston, on April 12, 1861. Based on previously unsuccessful efforts for South Carolina to gain control of this fort, still under U.S. military control, South Carolina formed a huge army of its own and attacked Fort Sumter, gaining control of it and killing U.S. soldiers in the process. This act of rebellion constituted treason against the U.S., and in response, Abraham Lincoln called up 75,000 troops to squash the confederacy."
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The South African Union Constitution of 1910, 2006.
An analysis of how the South African Union Constitution of 1910 attempted to regulate and contain the interests of South Africa's different racial groups.
1,889 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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The paper examines the impact of the constitution as defined by L. Thompson's four main points in "A History of South Africa". The paper also discusses events leading up to, and which influenced the creation of the constitution. It looks at the creation of a political system and the containing and regulating of the different racial groups through the Franchise laws. Additionally, the paper examines the attempt to protect the interests of the Afrikaners and English through the adoption of English and Dutch as the official languages. The impact and effectiveness of these points is also considered through evaluation of later legislation.
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"The Constitution contained four key principals, which were designed to regulate and control the interests of the main racial groups within South Africa. The first major principal was concerned with the establishment of a political system based on the British model, therefore creating a unitary state with parliamentary sovereignty. The once independent states of the cape Colony, the Transvaal, Orange Free State and Natal became provinces within the Union of South Africa. Each province had its own local government; however central government had legal supremacy over all local institutions. As in Great Britain, the executive was directly responsible to a majority in the lower house, known as the House of Assembly. "
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South Korea and the United States, 2004.
This paper discusses the historical and economic relationship of South Korea and the United States.
4,480 words (approx. 17.9 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 117.95
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This paper explains that the fighting between South Korea, supported by U.S.A., and North Korea, supported by the Soviets, has created such a long-lasting impact on North Korea that it will never again be able to trust the U.S.A., which also has an effect on the relationship of South Korea and the United States. The author points out that the U.S.A., as the 'Super Power,' utilizes its diplomatic relations with other countries to bring about foreign policies that are beneficial to South Korea. The paper relates that the U.S.A. is the most important economic partner of South Korea, one of the leading investors in the South Korean market, and the second largest export market for the U.S.A.; however, there have been disagreements over the trade policies.
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"There is a general opinion that the Pacific War had dragged on for far longer than was necessary, and the Japanese had been willing to surrender a long time before they actually did, if their terms that the Emperor would remain in his position had been accepted earlier. In fact, this was what led to the occupation of Manchuria as well as the division of Korea into two factions, the North and the South. With the occupation of North Korea by the Soviets, there grew tensions along the border, there was a virtual Cold War taking place between the two sides, and since the Koreans are a nation of proud people, they were naturally resentful of those who had caused this division, the United States. The Americans in the meanwhile took an easy way out, and appointed the Japanese as administrators of local affairs in South Korea."
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The United States and South Korea: ., 2002.
An Analysis of the alliance between the US and South Korea.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This ten-page graduate-level paper discusses whether the U.S.-South Korea Alliance is changing and concludes that it will survive. In the process, the author analyzes the current crisis in South Korea, the South Korean view of Americans, the North's nuclear threat, and the impact of the death of two Korean teenagers on the relationship.
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