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Pa Chin, 2007.
A look at influence of Pa Chin's novel, "Family", on contemporary Chinese society.
1,431 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses how Chinese novelist Pa Chin (Ba Jin) is remembered best for his trilogy "Family", which he wrote in 1931 and based on his childhood in a rich household in Sichuan province. The paper looks at how the novel brought to light the dark world of the feudal Chinese extended family.
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"Family, which presents both sides of the issues of that time, shows how difficult it is to find a middle ground between honoring one's family and one's own personal desires. It also details the restrictions that China's traditional culture places on everyone, including not only the children but also the servants whose lives are dictated even more so by Yeh-Yeh. As Pa Chin writes about the servants' place: "Lying in their beds, stripped of the masks they had worn all day, people took stock of themselves. They opened their hearts and examined their innermost secrets, peering into the recesses of their souls. Stricken with remorse and anger, they wept over the waste, the losses, the bitterness of the day gone by" "
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"Family" as a Historical Study of the May Fourth Movement., 2002.
A comparison of the events of the May Fourth Movement in the first wave of the Maoist Cultural Revolution and events in Pa Chin's classic novel Family, which is set during that period.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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A comparison of the events of the May Fourth Movement in the first wave of the Maoist Cultural Revolution and events in Pa Chin's classic novel Family, which is set during that period. The paper also addresses the breakdown of gender boundaries during that time, which is conveyed through the actions of characters in the novel itself.
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"Family", 2002.
An analysis of Pa Chin's novel of the conflicts in China and the Chinese family in the 1920s.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 31.95
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Analysis of Pa Chin's novel of conflicts in China & the Chinese family in the 1920s. Political and social awakening of young intellectuals & the upheavals on the nation, the family and individuals who wanted change, or fought against changes. Struggles of old with young, establishment with reforms. Females seeking liberation in Chinese patriarchal society.
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"Pa Chin's novel Family describes the conflicts in China and the Chinese family in the 1920s, after the first communist movement of May 4th, 1919, when the old traditional, feudal ways began to be not only questioned but threatened by young intellectuals seeking reform throughout society, beginning with the educational system, as is the case with many revolutionary youth. The novel portrays the political and social awakening of that group and the effects of resultant upheavals on the nation, the family, and on individuals who either sought or fought against those changes. The old struggled with the young, the establishment struggled with reformers, and females sought liberation in a society which was changing but which was still thoroughly patriarchal.
The novel first focuses the social division created between..."
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The Traditional Chinese Family, 2006.
A comparative review of the two books "Family" by Pa Chin and "The Story of the Stone" by Cao Xueqin, which examine the Chinese family in two different eras (the early 20th and 18th centuries, respectively).
1,619 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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The paper examines the two novels, and explains what they each have to say about several different aspects of Chinese family life in their respective eras. The paper contrasts the attitudes described by the novels and demonstrates both similarities and differences in Chinese culture over a century and a half of transition. In conclusion, the writer finds that both novels do an excellent job of educating us about the Chinese culture, as well as entertaining and enlightening us.
Table of Contents:
The Status of Women
Confucianism
Change
Conclusion
Works Reviewed
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"The situation of the woman became forged on the Confucian principle of total subordination and submission to the man. Confucian philosophy emphasized the lowly role of the woman. Many rich daughters would be made to study only the parts of Confucius that dictated the total submission to the male of the family. They were kept totally unaware and dependent on their father, then on their husband. Although women's roles varied, all were subservient. As a peasant wife a woman worked both in the house and in the fields. She could be a household slave. She could be a prostitute, or a concubine serving only her master's pleasure. Finally, she could be an upper class wife, with servants to wait on her and do the housework. Rich or poor, if she is a wife, her principal function is to bear sons."
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"Chin", 2002.
A study of American writer Jen Gish's story, "Chin".
1,365 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This essay examines Jen Gish?s short story, "Chin" which focuses on the interaction between the traditional Chinese community, and the larger American culture. Gish, an influential 20th-century American writer, effectively uses a variety of narrative techniques in "Chin". First, a brief biography of Jen Gish is given, and her importance and specific contributions to 20th century American literature is outlined. The use of narration in literature is briefly discussed, and then the specific narrative techniques used by Gish is examined in detail.
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"In Chin, the point of view is in the third person. Gish uses words like ?he? and ?they? to tell the story. This interesting, third person, use of the narrator?s perspective has important limitations, as well as distinct and interesting advantages. By using the next-door neighbour as the narrator, Gish limits the detail that we receive about Chin. We can only infer what Chin feels, based on what the narrator tell us about Chin?s reactions. We do not have access to Chin?s feelings. Chin scales walls, and passively suffers his father?s abuse, but we cannot tell if his calm exterior truly reflects his feelings, or it masks a tortured and upset soul. "
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?Donald Duk? by Frank Chin, 2002.
A review of the novel ?Donald Duk? by Frank Chin describing race relations in the United States.
772 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 27.95
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This paper analyzes the novel ?Donald Duk? by Frank Chin and discusses the lead character's trials and tribulations of growing up as a Chinese American. It illustrates Donald's inner struggles and eventual understanding of what his place is in society.
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"His father and his uncle, taking into their hands the matter of setting the young boys priorities and ideas straight, do their best to show him that his reactions in themselves are proof to the unfailing dominance that the white had over him. Finally, with the assistance of his own common sense, they succeed in explaining to him and bringing forth an appreciation of the values that are inherent to his actual Chinese lifestyle and cultural norms."
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Phonological Awareness (PA), 2003.
Examines acquisition of the sound structure of language.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, $ 55.95
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Discusses general trends, individual variability in children's phonological development, PA as a precursor to literacy, both reading and writing, and the Reading Recovery Program.
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"Phonological Awareness: A Precursor to Literacy
Phonological awareness (PA) is defined by Cupples and Iacono (2000) as the ability to focus consciously on the sound structure of language. It is assessed in tasks that involve the manipulation of the ..."
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Chin., 2002.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses China's climate, rivers, mountains, physical features, major exports, major imports, individual economic activity, population, religion, food, language, music, clothing, jewelry, national anthem, cultural features, fishing, crops, minerals and precious stone resources.
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Understanding Contemporary Asian-Americans, 2001.
This paper is an analysis of the book "Magical Urbanism", the film "Who Killed Vincent Chin" and the film "The New China Town".
930 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper analyzes the book "Magical Urbanism", the film "Who Killed Vincent Chin" and the film "The new China Town" and shows a number of ways of understanding the constructs of race and ethnicity as they apply to contemporary America, especially as in regards to different Asian-American groups. The paper examines some of the analytical concepts explored in these works along with some of the ethnographic material that the authors and filmmakers use in support of their arguments.
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"Taken together, Davis and De la Campa?s book Magical Urbanism, Tajima and Choy?s film ?Who Killed Vincent Chin?? and Peter Kwong?s ?The New China Town? present us with a number of ways of understanding the constructs of race and ethnicity as they apply to contemporary America, especially as in regards to different Asian-American groups. This paper examines some of the analytical concepts explored in these works along with some of the ethnographic material that the authors and filmmakers use in support of their arguments."
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The U.S. Civil Service, 2007.
This paper presents a historical overview of the U.S. civil service as an example of human resource management in public administration (PA).
3,540 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 31 sources, APA, $ 99.95
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This paper explains that the 1871 Civil Service Commission report on the spoils system, which stated its moral debase, led to the
Pendleton Act of 1883, which created a merit-based system of employment for federal employees. The author points out that, in an environment where Americans remain unenthusiastic about government service because of low pay and a cultural anti-government feeling, the challenges to the civil service system include finding quality employees, increasing accountability and promoting a more democratic bureaucracy in which citizen involvement is the norm. The author emphasizes that the values of public administration are the quest for efficiency, increased accountability, social equity, empowering citizens during the discourse phase and ethics with honest and open government.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Pre-Pendleton
Pendleton and the Growth of P.A.
Expanding Opportunity in Public Service
Now What
The Conservative Era and Civil Service
Civil Service in the 21st Century
Civil Service 2025
Conclusions
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"NPR was one part of a larger organizational thrust by the Clinton administration. In 1993, Clinton/Gore passed the Government Performance and Results (GPR) Act. Clearly, the framing of the issues is indicative of the tenor of the times. The GPR mandated that each federal agency introduce a strategic plan by 1997. The effect of this measure was to limit organizations from being funded from year to year without accountability. Instead, each federal agency had to list outcomes and time lines in order to validate its existence."
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Football at University for Deaf, 1997.
Examines 1996 season at Gallaudet University (PA). Background, players, coaches, record and communication.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 55.95
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" Gallaudet University (pronounced Gall-uh-DET) was created by the United States government in 1864 to educate the deaf. Today Gallaudet remains the only liberal arts college for the deaf not only in the United States, but in the world. Sports have always had an important place in the school?s curriculum, most usually at an intramural level, but Gallaudet athletes have also competed against athletes from other schools. The school fielded its first football team in 1883 and that team defeated Georgetown, 15-0. Today Gallaudet University?s Football Web Page pays tribute to that first victory in these words: ?Pride and determination are two words that appropriately describe Gallaudet University since the first Bison football team defeated Georgetown in its debut in 1883.?
The 1996 season was the school?s 102nd season of football..."
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Kaufman House of Frank Lloyd Wright, 1999.
Examines architectural features & significance of PA structure also known as Fallingwater.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 39.95
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"Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the visionary architects of this century, and he developed a number of homes with an organic relationship to the site where they were to be built. Wright had an organic vision of architecture and of its relation to the time in which it was practiced as well, as can be seen from a statement he made in 1940:
Architecture is beginning, always beginning. It was not made by the Greeks nor by the Romans. It wasn't even made in the Georgian Period. It is something that has to be made afresh all the time, as life, as growth changes.
One of the works that secured considerable attention was known as "Fallingwater."
Wright experienced many ups and does in his career. After.."
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"Out of this Furnace" by Thomas Bell, 1992.
A critical review of the 1941 semi-autobiographical work on the life of immigrants in a PA steel mill town.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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""Out of this Furnace"
The purpose of this paper is to discuss Thomas Bell's 1941 novel Out of This Furnace. This semi-autobiographical work was written by its author without the benefit of formal education, and it derives from other novels with the style of "social realism" such as Upton Sinclair's The Jungle (1906) and Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy (1925).
In summarizing Out of This Furnace it is important to note the generational structure of the book. Bell wants to demonstrate the progress of Djuro Kracha, as he arrives in New York from Hungry. By moving beyond Kracha's marriage to the next generation--his daughter, Mary, who marries Mike Dobrejcak-- Bell is able to show how the immigrants assimilated into the mill towns of Pennsylvania, and they dealt with the inhumane treatment..."
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19th Century Artists' Use Of Self, 1999.
Compares artists' use of own image or perspective to an effect on the viewer in George Catlin's "Portrait of Mah-To-Toh-Pa--Mandan," Eugene Delacroix's "Women of Algiers" and Winslow Homer's "A Visit from the Old Mistress."
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 4 sources, $ 87.95
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Nineteenth-century painters were sometimes travelers who ventured beyond frontiers and returned with visual reports of their encounters with other cultures. In an age when engraved drawings were an accepted part of newspaper reportage artists' reports were not likely to be challenged.
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"Nineteenth-century painters were sometimes travelers who ventured beyond frontiers and returned with visual reports of their encounters with other cultures. In an age when engraved drawings were an accepted part of newspaper reportage artists' reports were not likely to be challenged. But painters' accounts were not accompanied by texts and they often took care to insist on the fact of their presence at the scene and among their subjects. This served as a warrant of their reliability and facilitated acceptance of ideas or attitudes implicit in their representations of other cultures. Artists thus presented themselves as surrogates for their audiences--confirming, modifying, reinforcing, and re-shaping perceptions of other cultures. These painters employed different visual strategies as the means of emphasizing their roles as witnesses, and ..."
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