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Democratic Republic of Congo, 2005.
This paper discusses the geography, including the history and economy, of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
1,675 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper explains that the Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly known as Zaire, has been plagued with ethnic turmoil and civil war, exacerbated by the massive influx of refugees from Rwanda and Burundi, which has reduced a once prospering country into a state of turmoil. The author points out that there are over 200 African ethnic groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo of which the majority of these are Bantu. The paper explains that the U.N.'s Human Development Index (HDI), which is a composite of human development indicators, such as longevity, knowledge and education, and economic measurements, is a better system of determining living standards than the GDP alone; Democratic Republic of Congo ranks very near the bottom. Many graphs and charts.
Table of Contents
Democratic Republic of Congo Background
Introduction
Geographic Placement
Ethnic Composition of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Religious Composition of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Colonial History of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Form of Government for the Democratic Republic of Congo
Main Sources of Economic Activity
Structure of the Economy of Democratic Republic of Congo
Economic Background
Nominal and Real GDP Per Capita for the Previous 10 Years, in US$
Nominal and Real GDP Per Capita for the Previous 10 Years, in LCU
Comparison of Two Graphs
Life Expectancy
Adult Literacy Rate
Primary School Enrollment Rate
Human Development Index (HDI)
HDI Formula
HDI Versus GDP
5 Obstacles to Economic Development in the Past 5 Years
Actions that Could be Taken to Overcome These Challenges
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"Currently the country is under a dictatorship and is presumably transitioning towards a representative government; however, this has yet to be realized. A 500-member transitional National Assembly, along with a 120-member Senate was installed in July of 2003. These members were drawn from groups that signed the Pretoria Accord in December 2002. Elections were scheduled to be held in June of 2005; however, these are not likely to take place. Instead, it is likely that the transitional government will remain in place until the early part of 2006. President Joseph Kabila heads this transitional government. The transitional government includes an executive president, four vice-presidents, and a cabinet that is drawn from five armed groups, the unarmed political opposition, civil society, and the previous government of Joseph Kabila."
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The Republic of the Congo, 2007.
An overview of the make-up of the Republic of the Congo with particular emphasis on environmental issues that face the nation.
1,298 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper examines the Republic of the Congo. It gives a brief overview of the history, geography, resources, economics and population make-up of the Republic of Congo. It also describes how the poverty of the nation has led to significant social and political turmoil in the land. The paper then focuses on the environmental issues that face the nation.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Brief Overview
Population
Geography/Resources/Economy
Environmental Issues
Conclusion
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"The Congo is experiencing numerous environmental issues. Some of these issues include water pollution caused by the dumping of raw sewage, air pollution, and non-potable tap water. All of these issues are of the utmost concern because of the impact they have on both the people of the Congo and the overall environment. However the most serious environmental issue facing The Republic of Congo is Deforestation."
"This deforestation is occurring in the Congo Basin. According to Tsoumou (2007) the Congo Basin is the second largest rain forest in the world. The Congo Basin is composed of nearly 30 percent of the world's entire vegetation, and it covers an area of 470 million acres (Tsoumou 2007). The Congo basin serves as the habitat for nearly 400 mammal species; this is inclusive of the world's largest populations of lowland chimpanzees, gorillas, and forest elephants (Tsoumou 2007)."
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The Failure of International Laws in the Congo, 2002.
A proposal for investigating the failure of international laws in protecting the citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper is a thesis proposal for investigating the failure of international laws in protecting the citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo from invasion and human rights abuses.
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Business in the Czech Republic and the U.S., 2008.
An analysis of the cultural differences between the Czech Republic and the United States, with regards to entering the Czech pizza market.
1,508 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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The paper reveals that, although it is five years after the democratic revolution, elements of the economic, political and social aspects still linger within the Czech Republic. The paper then analyzes the cultural differences between the Czech Republic and the United States in order to gain a better understanding of the necessary business risks, which Chicago Style Pizza will face following its expansion into the Czech Republic.
Outline:
History of the Czech Republic
Comparative Advantages in the Czech Republic
Hofstede's Evaluation
Trade Barriers in the Czech Republic
Economics of the Pizza Market in the Czech Republic: Demand, Cost Structure, and Elasticities
Conclusion
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"The Czech Republic was occupied by the Germans in 1939; this resulted in more than 350,000 citizens (250,000 Jews) losing their lives. After World War II, the Germans had to leave the Czech Republic. By 1948, communism was the style of government within the Czech Republic; this resulted in different economic and social policies than the Western world.
"Given this history, it is probably thought that there are major differences between the United States and the Czech Republic. The population is 90% Bohemian, 4% Moravian, and 2% ethnic Slovak. Sixty percent (60%) of the population consider themselves Christian, but is heavily influenced by the communist past, of atheism. "Czechs value education, cleverness, social standing, modesty, and humor", the combination of these traits make them somewhat different from Americans, ("Czech Republic, 2006)."
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Roman Republic Power, 2002.
An examination of the lack of central power in the Roman Republic.
1,616 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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In this paper, the writer argues that if Rome had not transferred power to one man it would have fallen far sooner then it did. The writer discusses the lack of centralized power in the rapidly expanding Roman Republic. It examines the reasons for the fall of the Roman Republic and why it was necessary for the Roman Republic to become the Roman Empire.
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"The ancient Roman Republic, which was established with the expulsion of the last Etruscan king in 509 BCE and ended around 31 BCE with the start of the Roman Empire, was generally very successful, but especially toward its fall was plagued by internal and external conflict which would lead to the necessity of an Empire. When looking at an achievement of the Roman Republic such as its expansion of great amounts of territory, one can see that one main element the Roman Republic lacked was centralized power. This lack of a central power would eventually lead to great unhappiness among the masses and to the downfall of the Republic and the creation of the Roman Empire."
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Plato's "Republic", 2007.
A discussion on whether Plato's concept of a republic can be considered a utopia.
1,714 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper attempts to analyze Plato's "Republic" by simply answering the questions of whether or not the Republic is a utopia, if it can be brought into existence and whether it is realizable. While focusing on and answering the questions above, this paper also provides the reader with a basic understanding of the concepts and ideas conveyed by Plato in the "Republic".
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" In the Republic, the words "mine," "not mine," "another's," and "not another's" will be applied to the same things throughout the community, for it is words like these that cause a disunion in society (Plato, "The Republic"). "In our community, then, above all others, when things go well or ill with any individual everyone will use that word 'mine' in the same sense and say that all is going well of ill with him and his. And, as we said, this way of thinking and speaking goes with fellow-feeling; so that our citizens, sharing as they do in a common interest in which each will call his own, will have all their feelings of pleasure or pain in common" (Plato, "The Republic"). "
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Virtues in Plato's "Republic", 2002.
This paper looks at Plato's "Republic" through an article that concerns certain issues of the topic.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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The article chosen was R.G. Mulgan's "Individual and Collective Virtues in the Republic" and discusses the views of certain scholars on the special virtues that are needed to govern the Republic. The paper also loks at aspects of the Democratic system from the ancient world that De Republic was based upon and examines how in the modern world the true Utopian theory as laid down by Plato could never truly exist.
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The Dominican Republic and the U.S., 2006.
An analysis of the relationship between the Dominican Republic and the United States.
3,346 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper examines how the relationship between the Dominican Republic and the United States between the historical period of 1960 and 2000 was long-standing, sometimes mutually symbiotic, but more often than not, was sycophantic in nature on the part of the Dominican Republic and imperialistic on the part of the United States. This paper is concerned with the presentation of how the relationship between the two countries has evolved throughout the centuries and whether it has been for the better or for the worse.
Outline
The U.S. Role
The Dominican Republic Role
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"President Ulysses S. Grant's appeal for the Annexation of Dominican Republic is without a doubt, one of the most important documents in the history of the bilateral relations between the U.S. and the Dominican Republic. It explains the position of the American President regarding the commercial viability of the Dominican Republic that the nascent empire looked to gain if able to annex this territory. This request to the Congress was delivered at a time when the Dominican Republic had just become an independent republic. With significant eloquence, Grant's address to the Congress responds to the question of why the U.S. should annex the Dominican Republic. This appeal was followed in December of 1870 by Charles Sumner's speech, who gave a rousing monologue on the Senate floor against the proposed annexation of the Dominican Republic."
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Discrimination in the Dominican Republic, 2007.
This paper describes the discrimination in the Dominican Republic, as portrayed in the novel 'The Farming of Bones' by Edwidge Danticat.
1,087 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 37.95
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In this article, the writer examines the injustice and suffering in the Dominican Republic, which is demonstrated in Edwidge Danticat's novel 'The Farming of Bones'. The writer notes that by writing her brilliant story, Danticat remembers this farming of human bones. The writer points out that the story is set in a terrible time during the dictatorship of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo in the Dominican Republic, where race, discrimination and politics are among its theme. Further the writer describes that the author illustrates a novel in which history and fiction are connected in a persuasive way to learn and critique the regime of Trujillo. The writer concludes by noting that discrimination and apprehension continue between Haiti and the Dominican Republic, where culture and beliefs are diverse in countries that share the same land.
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"Edwidge Danticat concentrates in the history of Haitians cane workers, and the massacre of them in the Dominican Republic. Due to a growing xenophobia under the rule of Generalissimo Trujillo, the Dominicans were told to purify the country. Trujillo clandestinely arranged the massacre of hundreds of immigrants in the Dominican Republic most of them sugarcane workers from Haiti, the country with which the Dominican Republic shares the island named "Hispaniola". In Trujillo's approach, the Haitians immigrants, whom he considered them inferior people, because of their color of skin had simply become too abundant in the country. Thus, a wave of genocide which annihilates the Haitian population is justified."
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"The Republic", 2002.
A look at ancient Greek philosopher, Plato's "The Republic" from three different angles.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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This paper explores 3 questions. First, it shows that the notions of the soul and of the city in Plato's republic are directly paralleled. Second, it argues that the "Noble Lie" of the "Republic" is both prescriptive and descriptive. Finally, it demonstrates that Plato espouses a valid feminist vision in his treatment of women in the "Republic".
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The Czech Republic, 2002.
An analysis of the post socialist economy of the Czech Republic.
2,567 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper investigates the post socialist economy of the Czech Republic. It explores the macroeconomic experiences of the country over the past decade. The paper addresses questions such as political re-organization, trade liberalization, privatization, economic stabilization and economic growth. The paper discusses whether the post socialist system has been successful or unsuccessful.
Introduction
About the Czech Republic
Political Reorganization
The Economy of the Czech Republic
Economy over the Past Ten Years
Privatization
Success or Failure
Conclusion
Works Cited
From the Paper
"The CIA World Fact Book reports that after World War II Czechoslovakia was influenced greatly by the Soviet Union. Furthermore in 1968, "an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country's leaders to liberalize party rule and create "socialism with a human face." (Czech Republic) The Czech people staged anti-Soviet demonstrations and in turn they were oppressed by the Soviet region. In 1989 the Soviet authority finally collapsed and the nation was freed through the "Velvet Revolution." In January of 1993, the Czechoslovakia became two separate national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Encarta reports that the Czech Republic is a member of NATO and is attempting to compete in the global economy with world markets."
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The Wiemar Republic, 2004.
Historical account of the Weimar Republic, its formation, its challenges, and ultimately, its failure.
5,306 words (approx. 21.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 131.95
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This paper describes the situation in post-WWI Germany, the Weimar Republic, the challenges it faced, and the reasons for its failure. The paper looks at the lack of political support for the Republic, the weaknesses in its constitution, the heavy reparations Germany had to pay, and the overall political, economic, and cultural situation that contributed to the failure of the Weimar Republic and opened the door to the dictatorship of Adolph Hitler.
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"After World War I, the German nation and its people were devastated. The public was led to believe that Germany was going to win the war, and it looked forward to a much- improved socio-economic climate. Instead, the war was lost and the country was facing a very dreary future. As a result, the government established the Weimar Republic under the leadership of Friedrich Ebert, a past leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and a supporter of the war efforts. Some historians believe it was fate that Weimar Germany did not succeed. From the beginning the challenges were too great, the situation too grim and the individuals involved too unprepared. As a result, Weimar Germany had a short and bumpy ride that combined the best with the worst: Culturally, it remains one of Germany's most creative periods of time in art, literature and thought. Politically and economically, however, the country stayed in a state of disarray, opening up the door to someone who said he had all the answers."
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Philosophy: Plato's Republic, 2006.
A discussion regarding the theme of justice and the well ordered soul in Plato's Republic.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This philosophical study examines the theme of justice and the well ordered soul in Plato's Republic. By examining the basis of Truth in Plato's Republic, the paper realizes the foundation for justice within this city. Also, the objective of truth should relate to the basis of the soul, which should be guided by the principles of justice within Plato's ideology. In this manner, Plato's Republic identifies the basis of justice upon the foundation of virtue and truth within the well ordered soul in this philosopher's ideal city state.
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"In this paper, the basis of justice within The Republic relies on the various facets of knowledge and the foundation for universal truths in governing. Plato and Socrates often agree that right and wrong often changes through the passage of time, but through a reference to justice, the Republic gives virtue and truth as the basis for honoring order. Through this construct of justice and order, the soul becomes the foundation for realizing the greater good of society. The well ordered soul is the key to realizing a universal truth that is unchanging and reliable. "
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"The Republic", Book III, 2006.
A discussion of Plato's work, "The Republic", Book III.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 38.95
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The paper explains that Book III focuses on art, education and censorship. The writer explains Plato's point of view regarding education curricula, the role of good and evil in stories, and the role of the narrator in stories. The writer discusses whether Plato is advocating censorship and concludes that Plato is talking about the need for discernment. The writer suggests that the ideal of "The Republic" - that the ideal community is ruled by philosophers - is not possible and that it is a utopia. In conclusion, the writer states that Plato uses the form of "The Republic" to make his point and teaches his discerning reader to be discriminating and cultivate his or her own censor.
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"Two and half millennia late, social learning theory posits that behavior can be explained in terms of observable acts that can be described by stimulus-response sequences. Social learning theory studies have shown that animals and humans model observed behaviors that then became learned through environmental reinforcements and have demonstrated that learning can occur through the simple processes of observing someone else's activity. Social psychologists also propose two paths to persuasion, which they describe as the Elaboration Likelihood Model. The ELM accounts for the differences in persuasive impact produced by sound and detailed arguments versus messages that rely on simplistic associations. The key to this process is involvement. The more you know and care about something, the more thought you will put into deciding whether or not to support or believe the message. The central route involves a high level of issue-relevant thinking. Message recipients carefully attend to the content of the message, examine and elaborate upon content in light of their own knowledge, decide on the merits of the arguments, and then determine their attitude toward the message. This scrutiny, or mental elaboration, is more than simply paying close attention or understanding the arguments; it involves generating one's own thoughts about the arguments."
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The Roman Republic: Social Upheavals, 2002.
A look at social upheavals which occured in the Roman Republic.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This three-page undergraduate paper discusses two great social upheavals of the Roman Republic, the struggle of the orders and that of the late republic, compares them in terms of causes, participants, and results, analyzes who profited in each case, and determines whether Rome was better off after each upheaval.
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