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Pacific Northwest Forest Public Policy, 2002.
This paper discusses a case study about the policy development and implementation in an effort to resolve to the battle between the supports of the Pacific Northwest old-growth forests, the spotted owl and the timber and paper industries.
1,615 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper explains that while the 1994 President?s Northwest Forest Plan remained controversial, a number of benefits have emerged from the ongoing efforts associated with the old-growth and spotted owl controversy. The paper points out that the spotted owl was most definitely protected and workers were retrained with aid from the government, which was a part of the 1994 bill. The author relates that new methods have been acquired in forest management; there has been an increased recognition that public lands represent something more than just producers of commodities.
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Overview of the Problem
Key Stakeholders
Policy Initiatives
Conclusion
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"In spite of this victory for the environmentalists, the battle over the Northwest old-growth forest continued to rage between the two groups. While the northern spotted owl became a symbol for the ongoing struggles between the two groups and what became known later as the ?owl-recovery-plan?, it failed to end the problems at the center of the debate. As one Oregon state official is said to have remarked in relation to the spotted owl: "People have loaded so much baggage on the shoulders of this 15-inch bird?. This baggage represented the ongoing need for further efforts to develop and implement public policy aimed at resolving the problem."
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Child Welfare among the Pacific Northwest Indians, 2008.
A discussion of how understanding the child-rearing practices of the Pacific Northwest Indians and Alaskan Native Indians is important in providing the best welfare service to their children.
1,590 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses cultural competence within the context of the Pacific Northwest Indians and the Alaskan Native American. The paper describes family and community approaches to child welfare practice and also looks at social and (to a lesser extent) racial constructs in these societies. Finally, the paper at various times touches upon the lessons that a careful study of Pacific Northwest culture can offer to a child welfare agent eager to do the right thing.
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"About the Coeur d'Alene tribe somewhat less is known but it is known that kinship was bilaterally based and that the same terms were used to address a cousin from the mother's side of the family as from the father's side of the family (Frey, n.d.). Whether or not this sort of practice is still in place is hard to determine (the evidence is scant) but, to the extent that any members of the Coeur d'Alene still cling to the "old ways", it is advisable that child welfare representatives respect the fact that Coeur d'Alene families are extended and close-knit and that a child's well-being is everyone's concern."
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The Pacific Northwest During and After the Great Depression, 2005.
A look at the population and political changes that took place in the Pacific Northwest from the Great Depression to the Cold War.
1,344 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of the history of the Pacific Northwest. Specifically, it discusses how the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War impacted regional demographics in the Pacific Northwest.
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"Before the Great Depression in 1929, the Pacific Northwest had been growing significantly. By 1920, the area had grown by 254 percent from 1900 (Schwantes 365). However, the Great Depression put a stop to the growth and migration. By the time the Great Depression hit, the area was economically sound, but still rural in much of its' character. The Great Depression had a deep effect on the economy of the region, because so much of the area relied on agriculture, timber, and mining for their livelihood, and these industries suffered as the nation suffered. Historian Schwantes writes, "The Pacific Northwest as a whole experienced mortgage foreclosures, delinquent taxes, and sharply rising unemployment. A sense of desperation led to protests and in some cases to direct action and other forms of self-help by angry farmers and industrial workers" (Schwantes 382). To make matters worse, arrivals from the Midwest Dust Bowl arrived in the area looking for work, but there was none. They simply added to the problem of unemployment and public assistance that was facing the entire area."
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The Pacific Northwest and Its Resources, 2005.
A discussion of the impact that natural resources had on determining the demography of the Pacific Northwest.
1,244 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper discusses the role natural resources played in the peopling of the Pacific Northwest, including the natural resources that became commodities and how the commercialization of those resources affected interactions between various groups. It looks at what impact the exploitation of natural resources had on the region's environment. The Pacific Northwest is a diverse area full of natural resources that helped it grow and prosper as the population moved west. The writer concludes that many of these resources have been exploited for years at the expense of the area and its people.
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"Comprising the areas of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Canada's British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest is an area known primarily for its natural resources and relationship to the environment. The area is primarily broken into two parts by the ridge of the Cascade Mountains. To the west lies the humid and lush western coast, and to the east lies the drier, arid eastern plains. These environmental areas can be broken down into smaller, more detailed regions that relate to their own specific resources. One Northwest historian notes, "Principal resources include: soils, grasslands, minerals, fisheries, water for power and irrigation, forests, wildlife, and scenic attractions" (Freeman and Martin 119). From the explorations of Lewis and Clark to the first trappers who visited the area, it was quite clear it was an area rich in resources and wildlife, and abundant potential."
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The Pacific Northwest, 2005.
An examination of the history of conflicting cultures that characterized the American Pacific Northwest in the 1800s.
1,241 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper provides a brief history of the Pacific Northwest and the clashes of nations and cultures that dominated the history of the region in the 1800s. These clashes were mainly between American settlers and the Native American tribes who already lived in the area. It looks at the attempts of the settlers to change and dominate the native population and various treaties that were signed.
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"During and after the so-called ?Great Migration of 1843? which included settlers from all over the United States, it became abundantly clear to the native Indians of the Pacific Northwest that what is now Oregon and Washington State were destined to become strongholds of American culture and society. According to Secretary of State John Calhoun, more than one thousand Americans had relocated to Oregon by 1843 and that twice this number would arrive in 1844 (Fuller, 258); Calhoun also stated ?the migration forces which had driven the tide of population in earlier days would drive it on with increasing power across the Rockies to the banks of the Columbia River which was destined to be peopled by us? (Fuller, 259). Thus, this migration of settlers proved to be a turning point in the history of the Pacific Northwest and was even eclipsed in 1845 when more than three thousand ?immigrants? poured into Oregon which effectively doubled the white population. With this event, it is comparatively easy to understand how the native Indians of Oregon and Washington were affected, for the white settlers had obviously ?expected certain American cultural traditions to be carried over to the Pacific Northwest? (Tisdale, 298), such as commerce, religion and other societal traits. In the end, the Pacific Northwest became part of the true American landscape and, like in so many other regions of the country, the native Indians were either ?assimilated? or outright destroyed."
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Race and Class in the Pacific Northwest, 2005.
A look at how race and class presented unique problems in the history of the Pacific Northwest.
1,248 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of the history of the Pacific Northwest. Specifically, it discusses how the lives of Mary Arkwright Hutton, Annie Pike Greenwood, and Teiko Tomita, are representative when considering the racial and class tensions of the twentieth century.
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"Mary Arkwright Hutton was a union supporter and organizer early in the history of the area. She worked in the mining towns of Idaho, and became an avid union supporter and organizer of the men who labored in the mines. Many politicians and mine owners found her abrasive and difficult, but the men loved her, and listened to her impassioned words about fairness and justness for the mineworkers. After their small mine, The Hercules, made them wealthy, she and her husband moved to a mansion in Spokane, where she continued to work for social causes such as women's suffrage, orphanages, and day-care centers (Schwantes 324). Her social status may have changed from boarding house matron to society matron, but her work continued to champion the disadvantaged and poor. More importantly, her work crossed political boundaries."
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The Pacific Northwest, 2006.
A review of "The Organic Machine: The Remaking of the Columbia River", by Richard White and a discussion regarding the impact the Columbia River has had on the Pacific Northwest.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the book "The Organic Machine: The Remaking of the Columbia River" by Richard White, a book that provides a new 'organic' model for environmental history. The paper further discusses the history of the environmental movement in the area, as well as, factors such as technology, that influence the environmental movement today.
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Part I - What is the Organic Machine as Described by Richard White
Part II - Environmental Movement Since 1970
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"White suggests that mankind has manipulated nature to meet his own needs, stating "we treated science as if it were literally a machine that can be disassembled and redesigned largely at will" (White, 111). Further White suggests that the organic machine man has created consists of "various parts" that "can be assigned different functions" (White, 111). The Columbia River is not longer views as a whole, but rather as parts of a larger machine whose purpose includes serving the needs of many. The organic machine has been conquered and divided to fulfill the desires of mankind, with humans now capable of controlling every aspect of the rivers functioning. This fits in line with the new model of the environment, suggesting that society will only attempt to control every aspect of the environment to suite his own needs. Many will develop what they need to and split any environmental natural resources to match our wants and perceived desires."
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Environmental History of the Pacific Northwest., 2002.
Looks at the ecological changes of the American Pacific Northwest to understand its environmental history.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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All major historical movements can be examined, not only in terms of conquests, battles and industry, but also in terms of the damage, alterations, and bio-population shifts these events left in their wake. Looking at the expansion of the West through the prism of ecological change is a particularly useful introduction to environmental history, because it is relatively recent, the variety of ecosystems is rich, and the effects have been dramatic and well documented.
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Public Interest or Public Best Interest, 2002.
A study of the topic of what is the 'best public interest' compared to 'public interest' and the role of the public administrator.
1,810 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The paper shows the difficulty the public administrator is faced with when deciding what is the ?public interest? or ?public best interest? and that sometimes the administrator has to make decisions based on the community ?best? interests or the ?objective control of administration?. Sections of the paper include: Pluralists and the Public Administrator, The Public as Consumers, The Public as Represented, The Public as Client and the Public as Citizen.
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"Other examples can be commercials. If a child sees cereal with a toy in it, he/she will beg and cry until the mother buys the cereal. The mother may know this is not the ?best interest? of the child because it lacks important vitamins or may be full of sugar. The commercial has placed value on knowing children will see the commercial and will talk their parents into buying it. The interest of the children is met, but not the ?best? interest of the children."
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The Shift from ?Old Public Administration? to ?New Public Management', 2002.
This in-depth paper seeks to clarify, thoroughly explain and critically debate the idea as to whether there is a shift from old styles of Public Administration to new styles under the name New Public Management (NPM).
10,115 words (approx. 40.5 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 204.95
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The main tenets of NPM are explored and their application to the U.S., New Zealand, and the U.K. is documented. The application of the NPM to developing countries of Africa, Latin America, South East Asia and the Anglophone Caribbean is also evaluated for their strengths and weaknesses.
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"Like the Traditional bureaucracy, the New Public Management approach is yet another ?problem-solving tool? in the schema of public administration, that has emerged with a style of ordering the delivery of public goods and services, however, with a different method in mind. In discussing the so-called ?shift? from Old or Traditional forms of Public Administration, or as some such as Christopher Hood term it, Progressive Public Administration, quite a number of circumstances, situations, contexts as well as a variety of explanations should be proffered and assessed. One needs to critically examine the concept of a shift to New Public Management. The term ?shift?, if one is not careful, could indicate a sharp distinction in the change from Old to New styles of Public Management, or a leap from one paradigm to the other excluding essential features of the old, by replacing such features of the old with the new. This is certainly not the case. It should be noted tentatively, that New Public Management, as Hood, Patrick Dunleavy and others will later confirm, not only exists alongside other aspects of the traditional Model, but also that other features of other ?Intermediate Models? such as those of the Management, Comparative Development and the influences of earlier Market Models, still persist alongside NPM."
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Advertising vs. Publicity in Public Relations., 2002.
A comparison of the importance of advertising versus publicity in the PR world.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper will seek to understand the differences between the advertising aspect of Public Relations, and the publicity aspect of the PR world. By understanding the differences, we can see how both serve a specific function in PR.
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Public Space and the Public Individual, 2002.
A review of the book "Writing/Interviews" by the artist Richard Serra.
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This essay is a review artist Richard Serra's (1994) book, "Writing/Interviews". At the heart of the book is a broad social question about the identity of the public, and the location of public space. This essay considers the political conflicts that emerge in relation to Serra's destroyed public installation, "Tilted Arc." This controversy works as a profound metaphor that concerns the relationship between the public and the institutions that design space for the public. It is a question of ownership and basic issues of freedom, and how these are woven into the social structures that organize public movement and perspective.
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"Public Administration & Public Affairs "( Nicholas Henry ), 1996.
Critical review of work on public management methodologies & techniques & policy formulation & implementation.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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" The purpose of this research is to review the book by Nicholas Henry, entitled Public Administration and Public Affairs (1995). This review will analyze the central themes of the work and address its strengths and weaknesses.
Henry begins by explaining the role of public bureaucracy and public administration in democratic society. He notes that bureaucracy and democracy are in fact antithetical. Bureaucracy tends to be hierarchical in nature and elitist. Democracy, on the other hand, tends to be egalitarian in nature. But in order for a democratic society to function properly, the bureaucracy and democracy must be reconciled (p. 1). Bureaucracy represents the technological elite, the body of persons skilled in how to get things done. The democratic mass is charged with determining the direction of public policy, but it is the skilled.."
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Public Relations, Publicity and Advertising, 2002.
A comparison of the three fields.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper defines and differentiates between public relations, publicity and advertising.
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Public Administration: Public and Private Management, 1993.
Discusses the various arguments and approaches toward reorganization of government services through privatization and other approaches.
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"INTRODUCTION
The debate over the need to reorganize government and how best to accomplish that has been raging in academic and public administration circles for some time, but the debate has become a national and very public issue first because of the considerable dissatisfaction expressed in recent years on the part of much of the public with their public institutions and leaders and second because of the present effort by the Clinton Administration to do something about it. With the announcement early in September of Vice-President Gore's analysis of the issue and his recommendations for change, the debate is likely to become more heated in the months to come. One complaint has been that government is inefficient, especially when compared with the ..."
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