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"Rachel and Her Children", 2003.
A review of Jonathon Kozol's "Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America".
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper examines Jonathon Kozol's "Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America" which discusses the many problems associated with homelessness, such as keeping the family together. It argues that the cause of homelessness is simply the lack of housing and gives reasons for the lack of housing.
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"Jonathon Kozol argues in Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America that the cause of homelessness is simply a lack of housing. The families he describes in this book including the woman he calls Rachel and her children are ..."
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"Rachel & Her Children" by Jonathan Kozol, 1996.
Reviews work on human & social problems of poverty & homelessness in U.S. as illustrated in lives of woman & her children.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"Homelessness is a major social problem facing America today, and while many may see it as an intractable problem, it is not clear that this is so. What is reburied first is a close analysis of the causes of homelessness and an understanding of the characteristics of the people who find themselves homeless. Jonathan Kozol offers an analysis of one family that faced this issue that points up some of the dynamics of the issue and that should be applicable to other situations and cases.
Kozol wrote the book Rachel and Her Children in 1988, and at that time the subject of homelessness was serious but was not yet a critical issue to all forms of government. Eight years later, in 1996, most functioning Americans and all government agencies are very aware of and concerned about the number of homeless..."
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Rachel: Love, Religion and Suicide, 2006.
A case study of Rachel, a fifteen year-old girl who had attempted suicide.
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper attempts to assess why Rachel, a fifteen year-old Jewish girl, attempted suicide, and what can be done to improve her quality of life. The paper prevents the fictional character of Rachel as a teenager who was admitted to a psychiatric ward after taking 10 Panadol tablets. Rachel's sister brought her in, disclosing that Rachel had had a fight with her father for dating the 18 year-old son of a Kosovan asylum seeker. The paper attempts to explicate the three primary issues impeding Rachel from gaining full confidence in her life: (1) infatuation, (2) inter-religion dating and (3) depression. The paper concludes by extrapolating lessons from Rachel's life to the experience of adolescence in general.
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"Human love and close relationships which involve social behaviors include issues at several levels and which are spread across through the subjective and the objective cultures. The processes involved in the development, maintenance, and/or dismissal of love are greatly influenced by several internal and external factors. (Tzeng, 1993, p. 83) It now needs to be understood as to whether romantic love is eternal, or would it fade as time passes? If love is to fade off, we need to understand as what are the consequences? For most people, these would look to be strange questions. Definitely, the songs, poems, novels, and films being witnessed by our society have shown love as the ultimate value in life and they can be energetic, overwhelming and perfectly blissful. Love is being believed by our younger generation as which makes the world progress; there is absolutely nothing which is not possible for lovers, love has no limitations and a life without having love is not a life at all and that exists forever. (De Munck, 1998, p. 17) But this is not the true face of love. Love is sometimes sad, and it can be as sad as death which is a supreme and mortal pain. It would lead to endless miseries for those involved and also for the near ones of the lovers. As time passes love tends to show its negative side and it leads our younger generation to depression and to commit suicide when they are unable to face its consequences. (Toner, 2003, p.39)"
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"Rachel and Her Children", 2003.
An examination of Jonathan Kozol?s "Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America".
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper provides a summary and critique of Kozol?s book, followed by an examination of how these factors help provide a better understanding of the health issues facing women in American today. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"Today, the American economy is booming and we will soon have a new rich, white guy for president -- everything is great and everyone has enough to eat and a warm place to live -- right? Right!? Well, if you are among the 400,000 children who continue to experience the ravages of homelessness in affluent America, you may feel a bit differently about our rosy prospects. The grim reality is that things were not much different for women and children in America in 1985 when, a few days before Christmas, Jonathan Kozol spent most of a winter at a homeless shelter in New York. The compelling and heart-breaking stories told by the mothers about their lives and their children resulted in Kozol writing Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America. While all of the stories presented are different, there are some common themes which Kozol identifies which impact the ability of homeless women and children to obtain adequate healthcare in America."
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Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring", 2002.
A review of how the work "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson influenced environmental ideas and actions.
3,800 words (approx. 15.2 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 104.95
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The paper looks at the influence of the book on the ban of the use of DDT, and how it spurred revolutionary changes in the laws that have been destroying air, land and water of this planet. The initiation of the environmental movement is explored in relation to the book and the development of this movement is traced.
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"Seldom there have been incidents in the history of mankind that a single book has managed to alter the path of history, but Silent Spring written by Rachel Carson did precisely that. The book forced the ban on the use of DDT, after its publication in 1962, and spurred revolutionary changes in the laws that have been destroying air, land, and water of this planet. The obsessive concern of Carson for the future of this planet and the humanity that has been living for billions of years, echoed forcefully throughout the world, as her expressive book has been influential in the initiation of the environmental movement (2)."
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Rachel Carson, 2004.
A biographical paper of this famous American conservationist.
2,226 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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Rachel Carson is celebrated as one of the most influential conservationist of the 20th century and one who will continue to to inspire generations to come. This paper examines the life story of Carson, beginning with her childhood, her university education, and her love for nature. It also focuses on Carson's most famous book, "The Silent Spring", which opened the world's eyes to the dangers of pesticide such as DDT and changed the course of this form of destruction to the environment.
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"In 1958 Carson received a letter from Olga Owens Huckins, owner of a private bird sanctuary in Duxbury, Massachusetts, who was horrified one day to find birds dead and dying throughout her property (Rachel pp). Explaining that only days earlier local agencies had conducted a massive, unannounced spraying of the pesticide DDT, Huckins begged Carson to find someone in government to look into the regulations regarding chemical spraying (Rachel pp). Carson had long suspected the danger posed by the use of DDT and in fact had once tried to interest Reader?s Digest in an article based on research by Elmer Higgins and Clarence Cottram at the Fish and Wildlife Service, but Reader?s Digest declined and the findings were never released to the public (Rachel pp)."
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"Silent Spring" ( Rachel Carson ), 1999.
Critical review of 1962 work on environmental destructiveness of pesticides & pollution.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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"Rachel Carson, in Silent Spring, portrays some of the dangerous threats posed by humanity to the environment of the earth. The book remains significant not only because it was the first work exposing such dangers to the general public, but because the dangers have multiplied and intensified due to the failure of politicians, corporations, and the public to adequately respond to the warnings of Carson.
More than that, however, the book is a plea to human beings to completely transform the perspective they have on their relationship with nature. To Carson, the danger is certainly posed by pesticides, by pollution, by other waste from industry and technology. However, just as important, if not more important, is the view that nature is the enemy of man, or at least a wild force which needs to be tamed in order to exploited.."
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Euthanasia, 2002.
This paper discusses James Rachels' theory on euthanasia.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper is a critique of James Rachels' four main arguments for the legalization of voluntary active euthanasia. Rachels argues that voluntary active euthanasia is more passive than "letting someone die," that it is morally acceptable for doctors to assist terminally ill patients in voluntary suicide. The author illustrates how, since Rachels is a philosopher, he quickly dismisses the legality of most of his suggested answers.
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"James Rachels discussed euthanasia in a very liberal view in his article ?Active and Passive Euthanasia,? included in the sixth edition of Thomas Mappes? Social Ethics: Morality and Social Policy. His challenges to the status quo are four-fold. First of all, active euthanasia is more humane than passive. Next, the doctrines in practice decide life and death on irrelevant grounds. Third, there is no moral difference between active and passive euthanasia. And his last argument is that the most familiar reason for keeping active euthanasia illegal is invalid."
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Ethics, 2005.
An analysis of a paper on ethics by James Rachels entitled "Active and Passive Euthanasia".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper is an analysis of the paper, "Active and Passive Euthanasia", by James Rachels, published about 30 years ago in which the question of the morality of all forms of euthanasia was examined. The paper presents a critique of the theme, style, language choice, contents, conclusions and strength of Rachels' paper.
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"In his essay "Active and Passive Euthanasia", James Rachels explains that the traditional distinction between active and passive euthanasia requires critical analysis. The conventional doctrine is that there an important moral difference between the two that must be carefully examined. Rachels writes that the distinction between active and passive euthanasia is thought to be critical for medical ethics. This idea can be challenged in a number of ways. One is that active euthanasia is in many cases more humane than passive euthanasia. Another is that this idea rests on..."
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Practical Ethics and Moral Philosophy, 2001.
This paper compares and contrasts the ideas put forth in the works of two modern philosophers, James Rachels and Anthony Weston, focusing specifically on their views of ethics and how it impacts on our lives.
2,097 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 65.95
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The following paper explores the question "What is the right way to behave" by looking at the many moral theories that try to conceive a universal set of rules to follow regardless of the circumstances. The writer examines how modern moral philosopher James Rachels addresses the problems with classic theories and tries to reconstruct Utilitarianism in order to address his values. This paper then compares Rachel's views to Anthony Weston's who abandons the need for moral theory and points out the value of reformulating the questions that moral theory is meant to address.
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"Both James Rachels and Anthony Weston are philosophers interested in exploring the concept of Ethics and how it impacts our lives. We all are faced with decisions about how to act and there are numerous ways for us to come to a decision. Rachels approach is systematic in exploring various ways to decide what is right and wrong. All of these theories he puts forth are imperfect because they are effective only in select circumstances. Rachels believes that there are some universal truths that permeate Ethics; therefore, he favors theories that incorporate aspects of his ?Minimum Conception of Morality?. Weston on the other hand does not address universal truth. Instead he sees Ethics as a study in problem solving. In his examples of decision making, he steers away from rigid right and wrong answers to questions of morality. Instead he encourages the reader to be more creative in discovering other options than the ones we are first inclined to see. Both philosophers agree that Ethics requires us to think for ourselves and that there are real problems to be solved but how they go about solving them is very different."
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"Active and Passive Euthanasia", 2002.
A summary and evaluation of James Rachels' article.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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This paper is in two parts: a summary of Rachels' article about active and passive euthanasia and an evaluation of his argument. His argument is good, but is made weak by his example of Jones and the cousin.
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"Odd Girl Out", 2007.
A discussion on girls bullying other girls, based on the book "Odd Girl Out" by Rachel Simmons.
1,013 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 35.95
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The paper examines how, in the book "Odd Girl Out" by Rachel Simmons, applying gender stereotyping to the image of a schoolyard bully conceals the fact that girls are equally capable of injuring their fellow classmates. The paper discusses how, while boys are more likely to use physical methods of dominance against weaker boys, their female counterparts are more apt to make use of more subtle, social methods of bullying, like forming cliques. The paper concludes that if women do not find more effective ways to express their aggression, and to deal with their need to express anger and dominance, then female opportunities of mentorship in business, as well as friendship will be thwarted.
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"Sadly, for girls who are bullied, the psychological consequences are often far more extensive than simply not going to one's high school prom, or having nasty notes passed around during geometry class. Their idea of positive female friendship may be forever tarnished, and the girls may inhibit their social and academic aspirations, for fear of becoming spectacles in high school and beyond, and hence the targeting of more bullying. Female friendship is not a positive source of energy and comradeship for a bullied girl, instead it becomes a social weapon, or a reward that can be extended or withdrawn, depending on the girl's obedience to a particular social code or deference to a kind of 'alpha female.'"
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Utilitarianism, 2004.
This paper examines Utilitarianism, while discussing James Rachels' essay 'The Elements of Moral Philosophy'.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 31.95
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In this article, the merits and demerits of Utilitarianism are considered. The writer discusses Utilitarianism in light of James Rachels' essay, "The Elements of Moral Philosophy". Ultimately, the writer concludes by abondoning this theory for its inconsistency with liberty, justice and fairness.
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"'The Elements of Moral Philosophy' by James Rachels contains an exposition of Utilitarianism that considers the strengths and weaknesses of this unique moral philosophy. Like all ethical theories, Utilitarianism advances a conception of the Good that is expected to prevail. All action if it is to be considered moral or Right must conform to that ethical conception of the Good. In Utilitarianism the Good is happiness and action that produces the most happiness for the most people is Right action. Conversely, it is wrong to take any action ... "
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Environmental Studies, 2006.
A discussion regarding the work of Rachel Carson and Bruce Babbitt on environmental issues, and how the U.S. government has managed these issues.
3,187 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 92.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the books "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson and "Cities in the Wilderness" by Bruce Babbitt. The paper then goes on to discuss how the presidents of the USA have dealt with energy and environmental issues, similar to those raised by Carson and Babbitt in their respective books.
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"The Nixon administration was ineffectual at changing the policy, and gradually, the oil embargo ended and gas lines disappeared. In addition, many different public agencies oversaw the energy policy, and that was inefficient at best. President Carter attempted to find alternative energy sources and regulate fuel consumption but Congress would not work with him. When Reagan took office in 1980, he did make some attempts to lower gas prices, but his administration still supported the oil and gas producers more than the people, in fact, his was a decade of close relationships with key oil and gas producers. He even removed the solar electricity generating panels President Carter had installed to help reduce energy costs at the White House. It is clear that the real solution is to raise energy taxes, but no president has been willing to go that far with their policy and thereby alienate many of the people."
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"Silent Spring", 2003.
A book report on "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson, an ecological text on the problems surrounding the use of the chemical DDT.
2,950 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 87.95
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After providing a brief autobiography of the author of "Silent Spring", Rachel Carson, the paper discusses the book itself in a chapter-by-chapter summary. "Silent Spring" was Carson's way of presenting to the public the dangers of the use of DDT. The paper also includes quotes from the text.
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"In Detroit, Michigan the Michigan Department of Agriculture decided to cover their city with Aldrin pellets, the most dangerous poison at the time (and the cheapest), to destroy their population of Japanese Beetles which had arrived in Detroit on plants imported from Mississippi. Carelessly they sprayed the pellets over the human population and when it rained over night the pellets were watered down and puddles of lethal poison lay scattered across the ground."
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