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"The Setting Sun", 2007.
This paper discusses the book "The Setting Sun" by Osamu Dazai.
1,369 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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In this article, the writer notes that Osamu Dazai's masterpiece "The Setting Sun" was written in 1947 and is a remarkable story about the decline of a Japanese aristocratic family. The writer points out that, in his work, Dazai approaches many social issues and presents how Japanese values, sustained by aristocratic families, interact with the changes in society and culture. The writer relates that "The Setting Sun" illustrates in detail the Japanese society in the postwar period and the struggle between traditional society and modernism. The writer concludes that the period in which the novel's action takes place is a period of transition for the characters as well as for Japan.
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"If Kazuko is realistic about the changes that take place in the Japanese society, her mother refuses to abandon her aristocratic way of life and holds on to the traditional values she cherishes. As described by her son, Naoji, the mother is considered to be the last genuine aristocrat. Taking into consideration the social conditions at the time the action takes place, this is not necessarily a compliment."
"Naoji returns from the war and is faced with the changes that take place in his family. He represents the greatest hope for his mother and sister, but he returns from war as a drug addict and he has to face the failure of his own life and the failure of his world as he knew it, this eventually leads him to suicide."
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"The Sun Also Sets" ( Bill Emmott ), 1995.
A summary of this work analyzing and demystifying Japan's rise as an economic power in an increasingly interdependent world.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 1 source, $ 119.95
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"Since World War II, the world has watched as Japan rebuilt itself from a defeated enemy to a participant and then a leader in the global economy. "Made in Japan" no longer carries the aura of inferior goods; indeed, many Americans consider Japanese goods to be of higher quality and lower prices than American goods. The nation that was once considered nonthreatening and powerless in the world economy has emerged as one of the most significant economic powers of the late twentieth century. How this transformation came about, and what it means to Americans and the world at large, is the subject of this research.
In his book, The Sun Also Sets, Bill Emmott takes on the rise of Japanese power. Emmott holds that the power of Japan is not limited merely to its economic strength, which is formidable, but also crosses over into fashion, cuisine, financial services and ..."
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Sun Microsystems -A Company Analysis, 2001.
This paper is an historical overview of Sun Microsystem's achievements since its founding in 1982.
2,065 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper is an analysis of the Fortune 500 company, Sun Microsysytems. Sun Microsystems was founded in 1982 for the purpose of selling low-cost, high-performance desktop computers running the UNIX operating system. It is a factual overview of the development of the company since establishment. It details Sun Microsystem's operating strategy, it's product and service design, Sun's Process Planning, Analysis, and Reengineering, and it's management principles. It is an in-depth of the company's performance and it provides insight to their overwhelming success.
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"The history of Sun Microsystems? operations strategy can be seen from its first years when Andreas Bechtolsheim, William Joy, Vinod Khosla, and Scott McNealy founded Sun Microsystems, Inc., in 1982 for the purpose of selling low-cost, high-performance desktop computers running the UNIX operating system. These computer workstations found immediate acceptance among engineers, software developers, and scientists who benefited from having dedicated machines, rather than sharing more expensive minicomputers or mainframe computer systems (www.java.sun.com). Unlike its Fortune 500 competitors, Sun Microsystems did not have revenue from other sources to fund development of its computer workstations. This meant that the company needed hundreds of millions of dollars in start-up investments, as well as large purchase agreements, to develop a hardware manufacturing infrastructure and to attract top-flight hardware and software engineers. In 1983 the company signed a multimillion-dollar original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Computervision Corporation, a designer of computer-aided design and engineering programs. This was the first of many large OEMs for which Sun built computers that sold the workstations under their own labels (Jackson, 1998, p. 119)."
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Sun Tsu and Machiavelli, 2006.
This paper analyzes how the historic views and opinions of Italian philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli and Chinese author Sun Tsu are both relevant and necessary in today's business world.
1,202 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The writer of this paper details how the necessity of strategy has made Sun Tsu and Machiavelli extremely popular subjects in business classes around the country. This paper examines the principles and strategic views of both Sun Tsu and Machiavelli while discussing their relevance in today's business world. This paper explores the various reasons both Machiavelli and Sun Tsu have been criticized for their ruthlessness. The writer delves into the issue of ethics and morality as a tactical strategy as detailed in Machiavelli's "The Prince" which is often read as a purely strategic text. The writer contends and explains why business is war and that the tactics of warfare and diplomacy make good business. This paper details the five governing factors that must be taken into account in both warfare and business as dictated in Sun Tsu's "The Art of War." This paper analyzes how the Coca Cola Corporation successfully applied Sun Tsu's "Stratagem of Sowing Discord" in a campaign to outsell Pepsi Corp.
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"This stress on morality as well as tactical strategy may seem antithetical to Machiavelli's advice to The Prince, which is often read as a purely strategic text. But both leaders counsel not higher aims, but what is tactically practical, and having a rallying cause is necessary to inspire the troops, ad well as to know one's enemy. Both leaders also give advice as to how to win over different nations, and stress the need to stay in power, as well as to purely acquire power. And Machiavelli notes, it "cannot be called talent to slay fellow-citizens, to deceive friends, to be without faith, without mercy, without religion; such methods may gain empire," in the short run, "but not glory," and long-lasting security for the ruler."
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Nikita Mikhalkov?s film, "Burnt by the Sun", 2003.
Examines the themes of culpability and persecution in the film about the Russian Revolution, "Burnt by the Sun".
1,220 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The essay discusses Nikita Mikhalkov's "Burnt by the Sun" and argues that "the sun of the revolution" of 1917 burnt everyone in some way, either ending or tragically altering their lives. Along with victimhood and persecution, the paper also addresses the motif of Stalin's omnipresence, which permeates the film.
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"On November 7th, 1917 the Bolshevik Revolution took place in Russia, displacing the provisional government and putting Vladimir Lenin at the helm of the newly formed communist state. The years that followed saw the country torn apart by a brutal civil war that left no village untouched and no family unmarked. Then came the collectivization campaign, dekulakization, purges of the military and the accumulation of the slave work force in the labor camps. Some twenty years after Red soldiers and sailors secured the Winter Palace and the Bolsheviks seized power, millions of Russians were dead, imprisoned or exiled. However everyone, without exception was in some way burnt by the sun of the Revolution. Nikita Mikhalkov?s film ?Burnt By The Sun? (1994) is a stirring account of one family?s tragic downfall in the purges of the 1930s. Mikhalkov, one of Russia?s most prolific filmmakers, illustrates that no matter what side of the repressions one ended up, he was interminably a sufferer, whether on behalf of the system or a more direct casualty of it. While the director is careful not to argue for moral equivalence between the characters, there is nonetheless an unmistakable theme of widespread persecution under the cult of Stalin that permeates every aspect of life."
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"A Raisin in the Sun", 2002.
The purpose of this paper is to introduce and discuss the 1959 play ?A Raisin in the Sun"; a serious drama about a black family written by a black woman, Lorraine Hansberry.
1,140 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper gives a background of the author and gives an overview of the play. It then reviews the historical aspects of the play and discusses its impact on audiences of the time. The paper also discusses the play's use of characterization, construction, setting, conversation, and theme and looks at the racial tone prevalent in the work.
Table of Contents:
A. Introduction
B. Background on Author and Play
C. Characterization
1. Flat, Round
2. Conversations
D. Construction
E. Theme and Contrast
F. Racial Tone
G. Setting
H. Conclusion
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"When the play appeared on stage in 1959, there was not a Broadway-going black audience, and no one could say with fact that white audiences would attend a play about a black family, yet attend they did. ?Writer James Baldwin said that never before had so much of the truth of black people's lives been seen on stage? (Edwards). It made viewers think about their own reactions to integration and prejudice, during a time when the country itself was on the brink of racial integration."
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Sun Yat Sen and the Reorganization of the Kuomintang, 2006.
An analysis of the reasons for Sun Yat Sen's alliance with Soviet and Chinese communists, arguing that the alliance was not simply a matter of expediency.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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Sun Yat Sen's alliance with Soviet and Chinese communists has been attributed by many Western historians to factors such as expediency, but careful study of this period of Chinese history, combined with deeper insights into his character and personality, indicate that his motivations were much more complex. This paper asserts that Sun Yat Sen's activities involving the reorganization of the Kuomintang cannot be explained or understood by attributing them to simple expediency. Rather, the paper argues, that Sun Yat Sen was navigating very deep political and social waters at this time, and set his course in accordance with his belief in China's destiny and his belief in himself as the man who could lead his country to that destiny.
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Sun Microsystems, Inc., 2005.
An examination of the e-business system of Sun Microsystems, Inc..
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper looks at how the basic premise of Sun Microsystems is that each individual computer's power can be incrementally increased when interconnected through a computer system or network in regard to overall communication and sharing of computing power and information. The paper points out that, through the use of many partnerships such as Cisco Systems, Sun systematically created a powerful network computing infrastructure complete with many computer systems, network storage systems (hardware and software), support services and professional and educational services. The paper concludes that the consensus is that Sun offers a well organized, cost effective and efficient e-business process, which gets the job done right.
Outline
Introduction
Economic and Market Analysis
Globalization
Industry Analysis
Company Analysis
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"Sun and their E-business efforts offer tangible advantages and alternatives that are very accurate and can be easily measured such as completely new and unique interactive options that were not possible through traditional means. Although Sun works in all aspects of the business community, the realm of education can be sited as an example of being greatly enhanced by Suns' ability to increase use of Internet, intranets, extranets, and electronic commerce as well as inputs, processing, outputs, storage, and control methods."
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Sun Microsystems, 2006.
An evaluation of Sun Microsystems and whether a performance management system would help the company's performance.
4,106 words (approx. 16.4 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 110.95
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This paper attempts to determine whether a performance management system within Sun Microsystems will ensure the company's high organizational performance. The paper begins by providing an overview of performance management systems, explaining what performance management is, how to measure whether performance management is benefiting a company and the objectives of a performance management system. Next, the paper examines Sun Microsystems and then, based on the overview of performance management systems provided in the paper, examines whether the company would benefit from implementing such a system.
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"Whenever we try to understand the possible responses of an organisation to the application of a management system to the organisation, one has to first study the organisation and its historic culture. In the case of Sun Microsystems the first step that we will take is the study of its top manager currently. The new head of UL operation is Trudy Norris-Grey and in the earlier assignment, was a Vice-President at Oracle UK. This is due to Leslie Stretch being promoted to handle an international role at the head office. It is well known that UK has been one of the most successful regions for Sun Microsystems at the time when the company was suffering due to the difficult years. Previously the organisation was best known for Sparc servers and Solaris operating system, and Sparc had been developed by the company. Now it is promoting x86 based systems and also a stress on the development of the Java development environment. It is also trying to become important in grid computing and open source software. The company had not been viewed as a strong company as it had earlier grown in the dot com age and lost money later. When the dot com period ended, the company had a lot of expensive equipment lying around. The new manager has been an accountant and according to her the company has performed well after the dot com years. (Trudy Norris-Grey, Sun Microsystems UK managing director)"
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"Something New Under the Sun", 2005.
A discussion of the changing relationship between Man and the environment, as detailed in "Something New Under the Sun" by J.R. McNeill.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the book "Something New Under the Sun" by J.R McNeill, in which he provides a detailed environmental history of the twentieth century. The paper discusses the theories put forward in the book and suggests that what is different under the sun is the relationship between human beings and the environment.
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"What's New Under the Sun? In Something New Under the Sun J.R. McNeill provides a detailed environmental history of the twentieth century. With this title McNeill seems to be suggesting that something brand new has appeared on the earth. The question that must be asked about this book is what is new under the sun? Is it atomic energy? Genetically engineered organisms? Or maybe solar power? The answer is actually far more complicated. McNeill is not suggesting that a single object, processes or technology in the twentieth century was so new and revolutionary that it has fundamentally changed the world."
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"That Evening Sun", 2002.
This paper is a critical review of the William Faulkner short story "That Evening Sun" with quotes and pieces from other critical reviews as supporting evidence.
1,095 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper is an analysis of William Faulkner's "That Evening Sun". It discusses the unwillingness of southern Americans (represented by the Compsons) to help anyone that is different than they are. It also discusses the era of racism in Southern history. It also discusses the similarity between Faulkner's two books: "Faulkner in the University" and "That Evening Sun".
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"William Faulkner?s ?That Evening Sun? is a short story published in 1931 in a short story collection by Faulkner called That 13. The story itself is partially about the about many things including: white indifference to black peoples during the ?Jim Crowe? era of the south, the terror that one black woman faces alone yet among people, a coming of age for the narrator realizing that the world in which he lives is neglectful, and a multitude of other topics. The plight of almost all the characters in the story revolves around a kind of acceptable bias that black fears are not as worthy of notice or as acceptable as white ones. This short fiction is really a story about the south and its customs and biases in the old school of racism. Though the end is never clearly written in the story, Faulkner is suggesting at the end that there could have been a better end for Nancy if only people had cared enough about a black washerwoman to take her concerns seriously and without regard to skin color or status."
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Sun Tzu & Machiavelli, 2006.
A comparison and contrast between Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" and Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince".
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This essay compares Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" with Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" and applies the principles of both works to the modern business environment. The paper asserts that although the writings were not intended to be applied to business leadership,these classic works are nonetheless timeless strategic guides for the ultimate success. The paper demonstrates how, in today's business world, many aspects can be applied in less dramatic and literal fashion while still having great significance. For example, the paper discusses how in "The Prince", Machiavelli suggests eliminating whole opposing families in order to reduce the threat of revenge. This philosophy has many applications in the business world without the literally executions. Likewise, the paper assesses Sun Tzu's work, which recommends removing the head of an insubordinate conscript to prove a point or to increase discipline. While the literal interpretation may have been acceptable in ancient China, other more symbolic interpretations are applicable to the business world today, argues the paper.
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"Very little is known about the author of the Art of War but there has been much supposition and speculation. The book was thought to have been an instructional manual for potential generals in ancient China. The Art of War could also be considered as an instructional science of strategy document. The basic philosophy has become a Chinese mental martial art called bing-fa which because of the ambiguous nature of Chinese Hanja can be translated into literally 'competitive skills' or 'martial art'. The manual is a series of nine chapters which provide insights into how to address the challenges and how to mentally prepare for both leading others or a methodology for one's personal success. Because of the title and the militarily based examples, most believe that the sole purpose of the work was to teach how to fight battles. Modern interpretations and adaptations of the principles continue to help individuals create an internal and powerful system for success."
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"A Place in the Sun", 2005.
An analysis of the character of George in the movie, "A Place in the Sun".
1,178 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the film, "A Place in the Sun," directed by George Stevens. Specifically, it discusses George's character development in the film. "A Place in the Sun" is the story of George Eastman, a lower-class man with high ideals. He wants to be rich and successful, and the film follows his rise and eventual downfall from what he aspires to. It looks at how, outwardly, George changes tremendously during the film, since he goes from "rags to riches" and learns how the upper classes live. He becomes one of them. However, it also shows how, inside, George does not change much at all. He is selfish and self-serving, lonely, and determined to better himself throughout the film, and he allows his heart to rule over his head and common sense.
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"As George begins to socialize with the Eastmans, he becomes surer of himself, and when he is promoted this also helps him feel better about himself. He begins to leave Alice and her world behind, but he is not adult enough to tell her. This is another way George does not change throughout the film. He wants to be successful and make a good life for himself, but he is not adult enough to cope with the many changes in his life. He takes up with Alice by chance, even when he knows it is forbidden. He cannot say "no," and in this, he is very childish. His decision to not tell Alice he is in love with Angela is also childish, and his idea to kill Alice to rectify the situation is childish, too."
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The Sun, 2005.
This paper discusses how the sun is able to produce visible light.
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This paper examines the nature of the sun, the nature of light and how they are connected. The author points out that the connection lies in nuclear fusion, the process in the core of the sun by which incredible amounts of energy are produced during the fusion of hydrogen into helium. The paper relates that this energy exists across the EM spectrum, some of which is visible light.
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"The process by which the sun produces visible light is truly one of the most awe-inspiring processes in the universe and is directly responsible for all life on this planet. Light itself is a form of electromagnetic radiation that the sun produces through the principle of incandescence - essentially because it's very hot (Introduction to light, 2003). But of course, the production of light is a much more complex process than just because it heats up. The process by which the sun produces light is connected to nuclear fusion and Einstein's famous equation, E=mc2."
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"The Sun Also Rises", 2005.
A look at how Ernest Hemingway portrays values and masculinity in his famous novel, "The Sun Also Rises".
2,188 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper compares Hemingway's portrayal of values and masculinity in "The Sun Also Rises" to two of his other famous works, ?Soldier?s Home? and ?The Snows of Kilimanjaro.? The paper first defines the code and hero's traits of masculinity and values as depicted in "The Sun Also Rises" and then, through analysis of characters and comparison of the three novels, demonstrates that we can see Hemingway's presentation of values in action and opposition.
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"Prevalent among many of Ernest Hemingway's novels and short-stories is the concept popularly known as the ?code hero?, an ideal character readily accepted by readers as a working definition of the masculine role in a postwar society. In "The Sun Also Rises", the principal male characters are measured by the way in which they engage in some form of relationship with Lady Brett Ashley, a dominant female character whom Hemingway portrays in a style that many critics have, at the very least, called wary, and at the most, Hemingway?s presentation of a whore sainted by her ability to play the male role. ?Brett, a ?damn fine looking woman,? evokes gender androgyny and gender ambiguity both in physical appearance (her hair) and attire (her jersey)? (Elliot, 1995, p.
78). Brett plans to marry her fianc?e for financial reasons (as does Hemingway?s male hero in ?The Snows of Kilimanjaro?), and is often portrayed as toying with the other men in her life, by which, and through their patterned interactions with her, we can as readers
see the distinct qualities of manhood that make each character unique and dynamic."
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