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Piracy and Puritans, 2006.
An examination of piracy as it was perceived in colonial New England, particularly by the Puritans.
3,025 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper examines piracy as it was perceived in colonial New England. It specifically examines the interaction between Puritans and pirates and provides a history of piracy in the colonies. It then looks at the conceptual difference between "piracy" and "privateering." The paper
examines the sudden Puritan objections to piracy circa 1700 (even though it had made the colonies very wealthy).
Table of Contents:
Hardened In Their Sin
Pursued By Evil
The Death of Piracy
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"Piracy must be considered one of the world's oldest professions. Ever since civilizations have settled near coastlines, building ships to move goods and find cultures foreign to their own, there have been men (and women) desperate enough to take to the sea to become pursuers of great fortune. The colonies of North America are not an exception. They had their share of pirates as well, the most infamous becoming revered legends, while the less prosperous found their way to the back pages of the first colonial newspapers, mentioned as having merely died by the noose with little pomp or fanfare. The matter-of-fact nature of colonial writings towards piracy makes it clear that the practice was widespread, as common as any bank robbery or mugging might be considered today. That does not mean, however, that colonists were willing to accept the actions of pirates without retribution."
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Piracy and International Law, 2006.
A discussion of the problem of piracy and the difficulties associated with bringing the perpetrators of acts of piracy to justice.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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The problem of piracy has begun to escalate in recent years. In modern times, this is a problem that is frequently conducted by organized crime or even governments, using sophisticated modern equipment. It is a very serious problem, as lives and livelihoods are frequently lost, at the hands of utterly callous criminals. This paper discusses the escalation in the number of acts of piracy and the effect it has on its victims. The paper also looks at how criminals are using modern technology and equipment to commit acts of piracy and how the international nature of the crime makes it more difficult to bring the problem under control.
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"The problem of piracy has begun to escalate in recent years. In modern times, this is a problem that is frequently conducted by organized crime or even governments, using sophisticated modern equipment. It is a very serious problem, as lives and livelihoods are frequently lost, at the hands of utterly callous criminals. As it is by definition a crime that takes place in international territory, it is an international crime. (Pike) This means that the crisis needs to be addressed by the international community - making it all the more challenging and complex to bring the situation under control."
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Kai T. Erikson's "Wayward Puritans", 1994.
This paper examines Kai T. Erikson's "Wayward Puritans": Puritan moral structure related to 20th Century American culture, deviance and witchcraft and the role of religion and Bible.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"This study will examine Kai T. Erikson's "Wayward Puritans". The examination of major ideas in the book, subtitled "A Study in the Sociology of Deviance," focuses on the Puritan moral philosophy in relation to American culture today; the relationship between Puritan "crime waves" and deviancy; witchcraft; and the role religion played in the Puritan response to deviancy.
To Erikson, the Puritan ethos was based on a simpler and more direct way of seeing and experiencing one's relationship with God. This world view "suggested revival more than reform" (46), although there were elements of reform involved. The Puritan ethos saw the Church as an institution which was an obstacle to be changed if the individual ever hoped to have a direct experience of God. According to this ethos, the Puritan ... "
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"Wayward Puritans", 2004.
An analysis of Kai T. Erickson's "Wayward Puritans: A Study in the Sociology of Deviance", looking in particular at the social-control approach of the Puritans.
852 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper introduces and discusses "Wayward Puritans: A Study in the Sociology of Deviance" by Kai T. Erickson. Specifically, it presents an extra chapter to "Wayward Puritans", demonstrating how the study illustrates the social-control approach to deviance. The Puritan society of early New England is an excellent example of how a small society carefully controlled deviant behavior that frightened them.
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"Fearful of witches and the black arts, the society encouraged members to turn on each other in the name of "confession." Erickson writes, "As they [the possessed girls] became caught up in the enthusiasm of their new work, then, the girls began to reach into every corner of the community in a search for likely suspects." The community encouraged this behavior in their maniacal search for deviants in league with the Devil, and this shows how the community's beliefs and fears controlled the deviant behavior. Anyone could be accused, and so, the rest of the community had to strictly adhere to every Puritan policy, or become suspect themselves."
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From the Puritans to Ben Franklin, 2001.
This paper compares Ben Franklin's attitude to American identity to that of the Puritans.
930 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, $ 33.95
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This paper analyzes the early American settlers in regard to their identity. It compares the attitude of Ben Franklin and the Puritans. It surveys the history of the pre-Revolutionary Puritans and what lead to the search of their identity. It shows how Franklin was a figure who addressed all these issues and was one of the first to document them.
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"From Puritan writings onward, and throughout all American literature, a dominant concern has been the question of identity, and/or the search for identity. Puritans, for example, sought to retain their identity and so found themselves having to escape to a ?New World? in order to preserve their convictions about God. In the end, Puritans came to view themselves as a ?chosen people? (?Introduction? 2). Benjamin Franklin, on the other hand, as one of the authors of the ?Declaration of Independence? (amongst other important revolutionary documents), helped construct a later version of the American identity as both independent and self-determining. And as he further advanced the question of identity in American letters, he helped bring to the table related notions of the ?American dream? and personal virtue. In so doing, Franklin?s vision of America was forged in ways much different than the more communal vision of his Puritan ancestors."
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The Relationship between James I and the Puritans, 2006.
This paper explains the importance of foreign policy, in relation to other factors, in influencing the relationship between James I and the Puritans in the years 1603 - 1625.
1,427 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the relationship between James I and the Puritans, focusing on the significance of foreign policy. The writer notes that the Puritan's view regarding foreign policy, although the Millenary Petition of 1603 acknowledged James's authority over all such matters, was stringently anti-Spanish. The writer maintains that in the eyes of the Puritans, Spain was something of a Catholic super-power and, along with the traditional hatred of the Spanish, they took the more extreme view that the Pope was the "Anti-Christ" and that all Catholics were irretrievably evil. The writer points out that when compared to James's tolerant attitude, this was potentially dangerous for both parties. The writer notes that before 1618, foreign policy did little to damage James's relationship with England's Puritans, who were largely conformist. The writer concludes that after 1618, however, with the increasingly serious negotiations with Spain over the match, the Puritans became far more concerned about James's tolerant attitude towards Catholicism and, in a Millenarian point of view, the potential danger of James failing to ensure a Protestant victory in the Battle of Armageddon.
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"James's 1618 Book of Sports was, by going against extreme Puritan Sabbatarianism, a further attempt to separate the conformist Puritans from the non-conformist individuals, which added to his lengthy list of such efforts. These endeavours, whilst casual, did help James in recognising some extremists, but also helped to further alienate some - such alienated groups would have been particularly adverse to any foreign policy sympathetic to Catholic powers (and more prepared to resort to extreme measures), which was especially dangerous because most such Puritans were by no means poor: Puritanism required, to some extent, literacy, and literacy was largely restricted to richer members of society, who were therefore more likely to be MPs, or MPs' more important constituents (as part of the Gentry). Such Puritans were, fortunately for James, rare (partly owing to their emigration) and so they had little effect. Puritans in Parliament were conformists at least to the extent that they recognised parliament, and so had little effect on foreign policy - the reasons for anti-Spanish sentiment in Parliament were varied, but had little to do with extreme Puritanism. Until 1618, there was little reason for souring the relationship between James and the majority of Puritans (specifically) through domestic policy, finance, the constitution or other areas, as the dissatisfaction that could arise from these problems were not religious issues. After 1618, however, with the increasingly serious negotiations with Spain over the Match (now with Charles, since Henry, James's older son, had died), the Puritans became far more concerned about James's tolerant attitude towards Catholicism and, in a Millenarian point of view, the potential danger of James failing to ensure a Protestant Victory in the Battle of Armageddon."
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The Rise and Fall of the Puritans in England, 2006.
An examination of the era of the Puritans.
1,072 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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In this paper the author describes the era of the Puritans from their rise in the reign of Elizabeth I until their demise. It discusses the meaning of their title and the allies and enemies that they had. The paper concludes with the fall of the Puritans due to their intolerance and surmises that religion and politics never mix well although a lesson was learnt by the Puritans that came to America.
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"The Puritans, ultra-conservative in matters of religion, now had a political cause. They saw Roman Catholocism as their enemy, and felt that the Anglican Church did not go far enough to distinguish itself from Catholicism. So, it found followers who, more for economic and social reasons than religious ones, came to agree with the Puritans that it was time to do away with "Absolutism" in religion as well as in the ruling classes. Charles I believed that English Kings had a hereditary right to be absolute rulers, creating laws at will, and refusing to be opposed at the pain of exile or death. This meant that the Church of England would not permit dissent from other Protestants."
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Music Piracy, 2002.
Examining the new phenomenon of music piracy on the internet and methods to curb this occurance.
13,000 words (approx. 52.0 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 247.95
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This paper presents an examination of music piracy on the internet. The writer explores the various views on its occurrence and what is being done to stop it. The writer also discusses the affects piracy has on the United States music industry including what various artists have been saying about its occurrence. The examination focuses on the affect the Internet is having on the piracy industry in the music field.
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"The technological explosion of the last few decades has taken mankind to heights it never dreamed possible. Today, with the click of a mouse one can trade stocks, plan vacations and purchase the fares, chat with others around the world, play online games, research any topic they choose and many other things. The world of technology and the advent of the Internet have expanded the ability of knowledge, and self help beyond anything in history has done. It is an exciting time for those who use it and it is something that continues to improve with each passing year. The internet has opened doors that used to be only dreamed of, but the enlightenment the Internet provides comes with a price. Because it is so new to the world there are several areas of legal issue that have not been decided and are currently under fire. One of the most controversial topics of the internet debate is that of ownership. When one puts an idea out on the net who owns it? This question has created tension and turmoil in many fields including literature, litigation and music. Music has long since been at the forefront of controversy when it comes to the internet and its abilities because of the ease with which it allows in music piracy. Front page news accounts detail the rise and fall of companies such as Napster and others that made a huge profit on the willingness of consumers to commit music piracy. Music piracy on the internet has become a multi-million dollar venture and the artists, their agents and the attorneys they hire are constantly working to shut down its existence."
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Software Piracy, 2002.
A study of computer software piracy.
2,005 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper examines the issue of software piracy and its promethean aspects. It examines the history of software piracy and looks at how widespread the problem has grown. The paper then evaluates the arguments both for and against software piracy, paying special attention to their techniques for dealing with the problem. Finally, the paper proposes common ground solutions where those on both sides of the issue can compromise.
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"Sara Baase likens computers to the Prometheus? gift of fire, full of both promise and peril (Baase 1996). Perhaps no issue illustrates this point more than the current debate over software piracy. Advocates for copyright protection see the widespread piracy as a bane for the development of new computer technology. The other camp views piracy as a victimless crime, one that allows the poor and disenfranchised access to prohibitively-priced technology.
According to the American Software Publishers Association, software piracy is the unauthorized duplication of computer software (Traphagan and Griffith, 1998). This duplication can be done with ease on any computer with no special equipment necessary, in the privacy of one?s home. These factors combine to make the duplication of computer software virtually impossible to regulate."
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Piracy and Bootlegging, 2007.
An analysis of the most effective ways to limit piracy and bootlegging for the entertainment industry.
980 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper discusses the issues of piracy and bootlegging being perpetrated against the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The paper argues that, in terms of addressing the issues of piracy and bootlegging, hard-line approaches like lawsuits and threats are ultimately ineffective. It suggests that the entertainment industry needs to devise new ways to accommodate its customers' needs, by lowering the prices of CDs and developing fair use policies that reflect new forms of technology.
Table of Contents:
The Impact Of Piracy And Bootlegging
New Directions
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"Other online service providers can be used as models for the entertainment industry. Ross Danenberg, a digital law expert, recommends that service providers could negotiate distribution rights with countries rather than individuals. For example, a provider such as Apple's iTunes can negotiate for the rights to play a song in the United States with a song's rights holder and pay an agreed amount (Danenberg 13). This would in turn allow iTunes to provide the song for download to all its subscribers in the United States. Similar arrangements could be negotiated in other countries such as Australia and the European Union."
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Mediterranean Piracy, 2003.
A discussion on the significance of the impact of piracy on life in the Mediterranean in the 16th century.
1,976 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper examines how piracy was endemic throughout the Mediterranean and how it affected all who dared put to sea, whether in actual plundering and raids or just in the fear of attack. It looks at how such sea-goers were predominantly merchants and traders and thus the mercantile health of the Mediterranean suffered at the hands of these privateers and corsairs. It explores the impact of piracy on the social habits of the mediterranean people including the settlement patterns dictated by piracy, the effect and influence on trade as well as the impact, nature and density of piratic activity in the 16th century Mediterranean world.
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"The impact of piracy on 16th century trade cannot be ignored. The wealth of resources circulating the Mediterranean made privateering ??the land of opportunity?? . Such resources included gold, silk, spices and crucially, grain. Braudel describes piracy as ??eating the food of others in order to remain strong?? suggesting a sense of both dependence and subsistence, which in turn perhaps helps explain a motive behind the incessant targeting of merchant vessels. In the second half of the 16th century over one hundred and fifty trading craft were captured and plundered each year. The capturing of such vessels and their cargoes would result in shortages elsewhere in the Mediterranean and where the concerned cargo was grain the impacts were particularly significant."
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Software Piracy, 2001.
This paper looks at the phenomenon of software piracy.
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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An analysis of software piracy from an economic point of view. The paper provides charts of losses incurred by software companies due to piracy and domestic copying. It also looks at the ethical problems of software piracy.
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"Software is a term that is essentially synonymous with computer programs. Software is simply a set of instructions that cause the hardware (the physical machines that we see on the top of our desks) to do the things that we want them to do. Anyone with any amount of experience in dealing with computers knows that software comes in an almost uncountable variety of different types of programs. The two major types of programs are operating systems, which control the basic workings of a computer, and application software, which addresses the innumerable multitude of specific tasks for which people use computers, from classifying recipes to playing Tomb Raider. While system software often handles essential (but to the average user invisible and actually pretty dull) electronic chores such as maintaining disk files and managing the screen) application software performs word processing, manages databases ? and allows people like me to play really cool games. System software is less subject to piracy than is application software for at least two separate reasons (www.msnbc.com). The first is that nearly every computer today (at least those sold in the First World) come complete with systems software that is up-to-the-minute so there is simply no reason to copy it from someone else."
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Software Piracy, 2006.
Examines software piracy and copyright issues.
1,451 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The paper examine the rate of piracy in the software industry around the world but focuses on the problem in India. It explores the issue of copyright in relation to software and also examines types of licenses available for software manufacturers.
Paper Outline:
What is Software Piracy?
What is Copyright?
Types of Licenses
What are the Dos and Don'ts of a Licensed Software
Bibliography
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"In the BSA study, eastern Europe was found to have the highest piracy rates, while Vietnam was the worst offending country with an estimated piracy rate of 94 per cent. Despite lower piracy rates, north America, Asia/Pacific and western Europe once again accounted for the bulk of the lost revenues comprising 85 per cent of global losses.
North America continued to be the region with the lowest piracy rate - at 26 per cent - but even that was up one percentage point from 2000. Total losses due to software piracy in the US were more than $1.8bn, down from $2.6bn in 2000."
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Hawthorne and Puritans, 2002.
Examining Nathaniel Hawthorne's attitude to the Puritans in two of his famous novels - "The Minister's Black Veil" and "Young Goodman Brown".
1,982 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper deals with the way that Nathaniel Hawthorne comments critically on the beliefs of his Puritan ancestors. Although the two stories are very different, both of them involve the problem of seeing as a metaphor for Puritan doctrine. The paper provides an explanation of key Puritan characteristics and how these tie in to each of the novels.
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"The Puritan sect deplored the decline of the English church and in their colony they sought, in the words of their first governor John Winthrop, "a Citty on a hill" that would be an example to the world, showing that "to doe justly, to love mercy, to walke humbly with our God" and to "be knitte together in this work as one man" was the way to salvation (quoted in Morison 73). They believed that humanity had fallen and that individuals could only save themselves through "an extreme form of piety" that depended on "a particularly self-deprecatory and submissive stance" toward God (Conkin 9). This self-critical approach saw every action as a moral choice and every aspect of life was to be guided by its potential impact on the possibility of being saved. Thus the Puritans "wanted every possible act to be considered, rational, and voluntary, and consequently subject to praise or blame," that is, subject to possible censure from the united community or from an authorized voice of the community such as a parent or a minister (Conkin 13)."
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The English Puritans, 2002.
A look at the history of the English Puritans and the establishment of settlements in New England.
3,364 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper looks at the English Puritans who objected to the sinfulness of life in England and the degeneration of the Church of England and began to emigrate to America at the start of the seventeenth century. It examines how the success of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and other settlements was due in large part to the fact that the Puritan settlers agreed on principles that supported a life of hard work dedicated to the service of God. It examines how the settlers fared over the years with their common beliefs, carefully ordered civil society and devotion to hard work as simple farmers and also how their beliefs caused rifts such as the case of Anne Hutchinson who was accused of promoting the heresy of Antinomianism.
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"Like most Protestant sects the puritans were fond of finding justifications for their courses of action in Scriptural precedent or command. Thus they sought Biblical support for the general notion of worldly prudence in the management of one's affairs. And they did not have to look far to find quite precisely qualified support. In the Book of Proverbs, for instance, the faithful are admonished that "a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold" (quoted in Perry 300). These words do not, of course, preclude the pursuit of the latter half of each of these equations, but merely orders the faithful to maintain a sense of proportion regarding what is truly important. Other citations from the Bible offer even more unqualified support for business pursuits when they directly "affirm and proclaim the fact that diligence, self-control, and foresight conduce to power and riches" (Perry 300). Even more importantly, however, the notion of worldly prudence was assuredly theologically sound because it conformed completely to "that subordination of immediate to ulterior goods which is the central motif of the gospel" (Perry 300)."
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