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The Significance of Relative Power Over Absolute Power, 2006.
An explanation as to why an emphasis on relative power in international relations is more important than absolute power.
1,313 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper takes a look at relative power versus absolute power, from both realist and liberal perspectives. The paper uses Canada and China as examples. The paper concludes that it is better for the state to emphasize a realist perspective rather than a liberalist one.
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"States have always been interacting with one another on a systemic level. According to realists, because states are self-interested, they worry about power of which there are two different kinds. Realists value relative power more than absolute power. Absolute power refers to a state's strive towards flourishing economically, and militarily. On the other hand, relative power refers to a state's emphasis on its relationship with other states around it, watching surrounding states and planning accordingly. However, unlike realists, liberals do not value power as highly and look to gains as being more important. Absolute gains follow a non-zero-sum mentality, which means that a state's gains are infinite. One state's gain does not have to be another state's loss as it could be in the case of relative gains. As a result, what is more important for a state to emphasize: a realist's view of power or the liberal view of gains?"
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"Gridlock'd" ( Vondie Curtis-hall ) & "Absolute Power" ( Clint Eastwood ), 1997.
Compares 1997 films' financing, audience appeal, characters, directorial styles and plots.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 47.95
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"The average "studio" film today costs tens of millions of dollars, while the average "independent" film exists in a range below $10 million. Such expenditures under both headings have little to do with the genre of film being made, the length of the film, or even the stars of the film in many cases. Many stars will work for less money in an independent film than they will for a studio-made film--Bruce Willis appears in the $7 million Pulp Fiction, for instance, while he is usually paid more than that personally for studio-made films like the two Die Hard sequels. The quality of the film produced also bears only some relationship to the amount of money spent--the aforementioned Pulp Fiction was well-received by critics and audiences alike, while a film costing $70 or $80 million such as Daylight was denigrated by critics and ignored by audiences. What is.."
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Absolute Truth and the Relativity of Truth, 2005.
Are there absolute truths or is truth relative? A review of the philosophical concept of truth and an extended discussion of the movie, "Rashomon", to see if the question is even understandable.
5,145 words (approx. 20.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 128.95
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This paper investigates the intelligibility of the philosophical understanding of truth as appearance and reality. After reviewing the nature of the philosophical picture of what constitutes truth, there is an extended discussion of an often-cited example of truth?s relativity in the movie, "Rashomon". There is then a discussion of some other examples, which attempt to clarify the philosophical picture, only to conclude that the philosophical posing of truth and appearance is actually not yet understandable.
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"In Theaetetus Socrates quotes Protagoras with what is possibly the first clear statement of the relativist: that ?man is the measure of all things? and that anything ?is to me such as it appears to me, and is to you such as it appears to you?? (856, 152a) On the other hand, there is Plato?s well-known allegory of the cave in the Seventh Book of the Republic, (747- 750, 514a-518b) in which he advances the notion that there is an ultimate truth that lies beyond our interpretations or appearances of that truth. But how understandable are both the notions of relativism and of an absolute truth?"
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A Taxonomy of Power and Power-Compliance Gaining Strategies, 2001.
A discussion of the classification system defined by researchers French and Raven in 1959.
2,730 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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The paper discusses French and Raven's taxonomy of five power sources available for gaining compliance: Coercive power, reward-based power, legitimate power, expert power and referent power. The paper defines each kind of power, giving examples from laboratory studies, advertising, corporate theory and gender-based linguistic studies. The paper includes a discussion not only on the ways of obtaining power, but also on the forms of resistance to that power.
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"Perhaps the most obvious definitionally and the crudest method in Raven?s taxonomy would be that of coercive power. Simply put, coercive power is the capacity to dispense punishments to those who do not comply with requests or demands. Consider, for instance, one of the most famous experiments ever conducted dealing with the exercise of power. In the study conducted by Stanley Milgram, subjects were recruited from ?a broad spectrum of socioeconomic and educational levels? to participate in a study of ?memory.? The subjects were then put into pairs, a teacher and a learner. The learner had to administer punishment through the use of electroshocks whenever the subject answered incorrectly. Of course, the learner was really a plant, a psychology student provided by Milgram. But the individual administering the punishment did not know that. So far as he or she knew, he or she had the ability to administer coercive power. Much to the shock and horror of the public when Milgram made his findings known, the ?teachers? did so to the point where the ?learners? protested that the shocks were becoming painful. This transpired as the level of electricity rose to 120 volts, then to 180 volts, to 300 where the subject demanded release, then to 330, when the learner became silent. (The actor playing the role of the experimenter told the subjects they had to go on, that there was no permanent tissue damage being done to the learners, and that he took ?full responsibility.?) Sixty-five percent of Milgram?s subjects conducted the experiment to the bitter end."
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"State Power Is Male Power": Women And The Welfare State, 2002.
Argues that the welfare state, from a feminist perspective, is a feature of a patriarchal power structure.
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Canada and the United States are in the midst of a period of economic expansion almost unprecedented in history. Integral to this expansion has been the tax and spending cuts of ideologically conservative governments. These governments have removed a great many lazy women and children from the welfare rolls and, through policies such as workfare, made them productive workers in our society. This paper will demonstrate, however, that this process may be seen as very logical when viewed from a feminist perspective. Underlying the conservative arguments about finances and budget is a subtextual debate about power in general and patriarchal power in particular. It will be argued that the welfare state is an integral feature of this patriarchal power structure. As such, the welfare state's focus on the weakest and the most disadvantaged in our society - whether in cutting benefits or controlling behaviour - reflects a continuing interest of patriarchal power structures in dominating the lives of women who are disproportionately represented in those dependent upon the welfare state.
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From Imperialist Power to Super Power, 2002.
An examination of the history of the United States as an imperial power and consideration of the implications of its position now that America is the only country in the world able to lay claim to the term superpower.
1,536 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper discusses the expansion of the American empire from its early days as a nation of farmers through being an imperial power with expanding territories to being the world's only superpower since the collapse of the Former Soviet Union. It evaluates whether it is a good thing for a state to be so powerful and looks at how long America can actually stay in this position in light of today's political world.
Outline
Introduction
Manifest Destiny
Land Acquisition through Conquest and Purchases
Implications of American Imperialism
America's History as an Imperialist Power
America as an Agricultural Country
The Need for Markets
Foreign Markets and American Imperialism
American Hegemony vs. other Imperial Powers
Comparison with the Soviet Union
Comparison with Britain
Negative Implications
America as the World's Only Superpower
America after the Collapse of the USSR
America as a Benign Hegemony
Collapse of Empire
Conclusion
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"America began as a small cluster of colonies clinging to the eastern shore of the great continent of North America. As the country expanded westward, and also northward and southward, a spirit of "manifest destiny" gripped the land as pioneers, patriots and politicians sought to bring under American domination ever greater amounts of territory. Through land purchases such as the Louisiana Purchase, and through conquest, as in the case of the lands acquired as a result of the Mexican War and the Spanish American War, the country grew until it stretched from sea to sea, and from the Rio Grande River in the south, far north to the cold stretches of the Canadian wilderness."
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Relative Poverty, 2003.
A discussion on whether poverty in the U.K. can be defined in absolute or relative terms in relation to Beveridge's Welfare State.
949 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses how poverty does not mean being deprived of certain goods, but it depends on the norm for the time and place in which you live. It examines the principles established by Rowntree and Beveridge that lead to the introduction of the welfare state in the United Kingdom. The discussion covers the success of the state in defining and eradicating poverty and its sources include Oxfam, Harrington, Wilkinson, Rowntree, Beveridge and Karl Marx.
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"Poverty also means being treated as a second-class citizen by the rest of society, even Hollywood suggested, ?there is no nobility in poverty anymore ?. Elucidated in terms of relative poverty, as discussed by Townsend , who wrote that people are in poverty ?when they lack the resources to obtain the type of diet, participate in the activities, and have the living conditions which are customary, or at least widely encouraged and approved, in the societies to which they belong.? Townsend is writing about a relative deprivation, based on observations that participation in certain everyday activities varied little between income groups but fell off rapidly below a certain level of income; these people falling below the subsistence level that would provide a conventional lifestyle."
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Absolute Pitch, 2005.
Examines theories on the origin and development of the musical absolute pitch.
1,163 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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Extraordinary musical talent is very rare; however a more uncommon talent, even among musicians, is absolute pitch. The paper explains that absolute pitch, also known as perfect pitch, is the ability to accurately identify pitches by name or produce a particular pitch without musical context or reference to another tone. The origins of absolute pitch have not been fully explored, but it is certain that genetic, environmental and biological factors all play a part in the development of this ability. The paper argues that more research should be done to separate the components affecting absolute pitch, as it can give valuable insight to the nature versus nurture debate.
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"Another study used PET scanning to compare the cerebral blood flow of absolute pitch possessors to control musicians without absolute pitch. During pitch labeling tests, absolute pitch possessors demonstrated activation of the left posterior dorsolateral frontal cortex, an area related to learning associations. During interval-judgment tests, control subjects showed activation in the left posterior dorsolateral cortex and right inferior frontal cortex, an area of the brain thought to be used as working memory."
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Significance of the Stanley Trophy, 2006.
A discussion regarding the emotional and cultural significance of the Stanley Cup in Canadian culture.
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This paper looks at the emotional and cultural significance of the Stanley Cup in Canadian culture. The paper discusses the history of the Cup, as well its impact on local community and nationalism as evidenced by rioting and suicide reduction. Some of the reasons the paper suggests for this extreme significance are a quasi-religious attachment to sports in general and the socially significant role of sports as "ceremonial occasions.
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"Winning is arguably the goal of any sport, but with some sporting events, whether you're playing or watching from the stands or your living room, there is so much more going on. If it's your favorite team, the underdog of the season you've been rooting for all along, or the Big Game of the season, sometimes that one game can be exhilarating or devastating beyond all others. This is especially the case when it's a championship game such as the Superbowl, World Series, or, as will be further discussed, the Stanley Cup."
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"The Declining Significance of Race", 2007.
A review of the continued relevance of the issues related in "The Declining Significance of Race" by William Wilson.
2,144 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper examines "The Declining Significance of Race" by William Wilson. It evaluates which of Wilson's points remain relevant in examining race and class relations today. It then examines the book's weaknesses, such as the presentation of African-Americans as a monolithic culture. In the conclusion, the paper finds that Wilson's book remains an insightful starting point, however it also suggests that more studies remain to be done regarding how social stratification by race, gender and class continue to be relevant.
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Wilson's Thesis
Sociology Of Minority Group Relations
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"Additionally, recasting "minority group" in class-based terms opens new opportunities for addressing poverty. Instead of recycling race-based policies that benefit those who are already economically-secure, anti-poverty programs should look towards helping those who are economically-disadvantaged, regardless of their race. Wilson's suggestions included WPA-style work programs. To these suggestions, this paper also recommends daycare programs in poor neighborhoods, after-school and mentorship programs for older children and funding clinics for low-income urban residents. These combined programs would go a long way towards providing an economically-poor minority with resources to help them improve their life chances."
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Significance of Number Seven, 2008.
A discussion on the significance on number seven in the Bible.
10,323 words (approx. 41.3 pages), 22 sources, MLA, $ 207.95
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This paper (consisting of four chapters) begins by explaining the symbolism and significance of the number 'seven' both in secular and religious levels especially in the Bible. The author goes on to provide a brief history of the 'Seven Words of Jesus on the Cross' and the 'Seven Words of Mary in the Bible' in chapters two and three and a comparative study of both in the final chapter.
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Seven in General
Seven in Secular Sense
Seven in Physics
Seven in Music
The Number 'Seven' in the Bible
Brief History of the Seven Words from the Cross
Brief History of Seven Words of Mary
Seven Words of Jesus on the Cross
Father Forgive Them They Do Not Know What They are Doing
Today You shall be with Me in Paradise
Behold Your Mother
My God, My God Why have You Forsaken Me?
Thirst
It is Accomplished
In to Your Hands I Command my Spirit
Seven Words of Mary in the Gospels
How can this be since I know not a Man
Behold the Handmaid of the Lord
Be it Done to Me According to Your Word
My Soul Magnifies the Lord, my Spirit...
Son why have You Done so to Us
They have no Wine
Do Whatever He Tells You to Do
Comparative Study of the Words of Jesus and Mary
The Value of Ignorance
The Secret of Sanctity
The Fellowship of Religion
Confidence of Victory
Religion is a Quest
The Hour
The Purpose of Life
Conclusion
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"The number seven is significant in almost every culture but the reason for this significance is too obscure to be explained. Some have suggested that it comes from the Seven planets but the number is significant among peoples who are ignorant of Seven planets. Others suggest that it comes from the Four phases of moon which come in periods of Seven days, the week therefore is the original number from which the significance is derived. Seven as a meaningful number appears in Mesopotamia, Egypt and Canaan. The number seven in secular sense is accepted as complete or to the full."
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Chemistry and its Significance in Human Life, 2002.
This paper discusses the significance of the science of chemistry by focusing on the important scientific events of the past.
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Man needs to understand the laws that govern various chemical processes because this is the only way he can gain power over them and use them to the advantage of mankind. Various chemical discoveries have thus played a very important role in our lives and this paper explains how chemistry turned from a primitive science into one of the its most sophisticated branch and how human beings can benefit from it.
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The Significance of Beowulf's Opponents, 2000.
This paper examines the significance of the antagonists in the novel "Beowulf".
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This paper takes a look at those who oppose Beowulf. The author of the paper believes that it is in order to understand the poem it is necessary to understand the opponents? actions and how they influence the text.
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"One could argue that the significance of Beowulf?s foes lies in their purpose of enhancing the glory of Beowulf?s heroism. According to the poet, Beowulf battles Grendel?s mother in this feud because, ?A man must act so/ when he means in a fight to frame himself/ a long-lasting glory? (Beowulf, pg. 99, ll 1534-1536). By providing enemies for Beowulf to defeat, it would allow him to display his courage and attain glory. However, Beowulf later states, ?I performed this deed/ not without a struggle. Our strife had ended/ at its very beginning if God had not saved me? (Beowulf, pg. 103, ll 1657-1659). This statement shows that Beowulf gives the credit of his victory to God. Beowulf expresses his opinion that God is the one who deserves the glory in these battles and not him. Therefore, it is shown that Beowulf does not obtain glory through the defeat of his foes and this further rejects the idea that the significance of the antagonists is to enhance Beowulf?s heroism. The role of Beowulf?s opponents in the poem is more significant and meaningful if they are used as characters created by the poet to express his criticism of revenge and feuds. "
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Significance of the Internet in the Arts, 2002.
Examines the views of Benjamin Buchloh and John Roberts on the significance of the internet in the arts.
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Discusses Benjamin Buchloh's comments on the internet, before examing those of John Roberts.
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Program Music v. Absolute Music, 2006.
This paper examines the Verdi aria "Ave Maria" from "Othello," highlighting the debate between program and absolute music.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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The paper outlines the importance the aria holds for the opera and for music in general. The paper then outlines the debate depicting how music ought to be considered. Finally it considers whether the aria better fits one or the other of the arguments. The conclusion of the paper is that program music better explains the piece.
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"In Verdi's "Ave Maria," from "Othello," Desdemona sings what is perhaps the opera's greatest addition to the storyline already laid out so brilliantly by Shakespeare. In a lilting, soaring soprano, Desdemona presents this liturgical prayer for the humble, the innocent and the oppressed in such a beautifully supplicant manner that the listener feels her purity and honesty pouring through her tender prayer. The story wins the listener over to the character, particularly as the music is juxtaposed to the hard declamations of the evil Iago. Though the character has a name that is purposefully indicative of demons, and the tragedy that befalls her later in the opera stems from the misunderstanding of her connection to evil, the listener knows from the moment that Desdemona has sung the "Ave Maria" that the character is pure of heart and gentle of spirit."
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