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"Small Mercies -a Boy after War", 2006.
A character analysis of Ernest Hillen according to "Small Mercies -a Boy after War"."
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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This paper introduces the Canadian journalist, Ernest Hillen, who as a child survived more than 3 years as a civilian prisoner of the Japanese in Indonesia. The paper addresses Hillen's second autobiographical volume, explaining his adjustment to freedom, a move to England, then Canada, returning to Indonesia briefly, before his family immigrated to Canada, permanently.
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"Ernest Hillen, Small Mercies - a Boy after War, a Character Analysis. Introduction Ernest Hillen is a retired Canadian journalist whose second volume of autobiography, Small Mercies - a Boy after War, tells more of how his childhood was affected by World War II in Asia. (1997) Hillen was born in Holland to a Dutch father and a Canadian mother. He and his brother were taken to Indonesia as small children, then the Netherlands East Indies. When the Japanese invaded in 1941, Hillen's father was taken to a prison camp, and the author, his brother and mother were taken to a series of different prison camps."
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?Boys Will be Boys?, 2002.
A review of the book ?Boys Will be Boys? by Myriam Miedzian which discusses the issues of gender in American society.
1,490 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 49.95
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This paper examines the book ?Boys Will be Boys? by Myriam Miedzian which discusses why boys in contemporary America society turn to violence so often. It looks at how Miedzian finds that what we call male behavior is accepted in society as the norm, as if males were violent by nature and so had to act out certain rituals as part of their genetic heritage. It examines how, although Miedzian believes that males are born with a certain predisposition toward violent behavior, external factors such as better parenting and education do have an effect. It compares the views of Miedzian to that of other biological theorists on the evolution of traits in mankind.
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"The author finds that this all derives from a view that males are born with a certain predisposition toward violent behavior. As a group, males are more prone to violent behavior, but those who actually exhibit violent behavior seem to be suffering form one or more disabilities, such as learning disabilities, brain injury at birth, maternal alcoholism, and so on. Some see a domineering mother as a cause of violent behavior in the next generation, but the author believes the absentee father is another cause, whether that father be physically absent or merely uninvolved in the raising of his children. Many also believe that males make poor child-nurturers and that if they did involve themselves more in the raising of children, those children would come out much worse off than they do at present. The author argues with this conclusion as well."
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"Boys will be Boys", 2005.
This paper analyzes Myriam Miedzian's book "Boys will be Boys" about male violence in modern society.
1,177 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that the fundamental premise of Myriam Miedzian's "Boys will be Boys" is that violence in society can be drastically reduced, both in terms of war and crime, if society is willing to tear down the traditional archetypes of masculinity. The author points out that one of the most common lines of attack that Miedzian takes into consideration is the notion that somehow the male is biologically inclined to be violent, which stems from the argument put forth by a number of socio-biologists. The paper concludes that proposals for changing this archetype are likely to be insufficient in ultimately shifting the perspective held by society because market forces are likely to continue advertising and supporting the male as a figure of action for the simple reason that it is profitable.
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"The second powerful argument that Miedzian is forced to grapple with deals with the theories of political realism. Specifically, the idea that violent and aggressive males are advantageous to society because of foreign struggles and wars. Still, she classifies this premise as false and writes, "The 'real men' who run our country are handicapped by the values of the masculine mystique to make rational foreign policy decisions. . . . The masculine mystique teaches men to be tough, to repress empathy, and not to let moral concerns weigh to heavily when the goal is winning." Overall, she believes that these traits are harmful on a large scale and inevitable lead to unnecessary conflict."
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Small Classes, Small Schools, 2005.
Argues that classrooms and schools should be small if they are to be places where students' personal and learning needs are met.
2,359 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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For many years, educators have debated the effects of class size and school size on student learning. The class size debate centers on the number of students a teacher can work with effectively in any given class period. The school size issue focuses on whether smaller schools encourage optimal student learning and development and how small a "small school" must be to produce such effects. By looking at articles and texts on the subject, this paper examines why issues of class and school size have gained prominence in recent years. It looks at what the research says and finally shows what the author's experience has led him to believe about the impact of class and school size on teaching and learning.
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"When I began teaching in the early 1970s, teachers generally accepted the notion that some students had an exceptional aptitude for learning and others did not. At that time, my colleagues and I believed that as long as one-fourth of the students in a class performed exceptionally well and another half of the class did reasonably well, we were fulfilling our responsibilities as educators-even if one-fourth of the students in a class failed to learn at an acceptable level. We had been taught that the normal distribution of scores (the "bell curve") was what teachers should aim for and what we should accept as reasonable evidence of accomplishment. In the ensuing years, cognitive scientists, neurological biologists, and educators determined that all students have the capacity to learn. This new, convincing research means that no student should be left behind in the learning process."
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Boys Will Be Boys, 2001.
Examines issues of gender in U.S. Connection between male behavior & violence.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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" In the book Boys Will Be Boys, Myriam Miedzian examines issues of gender in American society, specifically with an eye to analyzing why boys in America turn to violence so often in contemporary society. The subtitle is "Breaking the Link Between Masculinity and Violence," suggesting that the book will show ways of altering the usual connection seen between being male and being violent.
The author finds that what we call male behavior is accepted in society as the norm, as if males were violent by nature and so had to act out certain rituals as part of their genetic heritage. The differences between the genders were..."
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Boys vs. Girls; Girls and Boys, 2008.
This paper provides a literary analysis of Alice Munro's novel "Found Boat" and focuses on the dilemma raised regarding boys versus girls.
1,212 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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In this article, the writer notes that Munro's short story is about two young preteen girls, Eva and Carol, and their quest to be noticed by the uninterested boys. The writer discusses that Munro effectively manipulates the obscure rules of pre-teenagers to create the dilemma where Eva and Carol try to attract the other boys' attention using a boat they found.Through Munro's excellent understanding of the preteen rational, the author creates a dilemma for the young Eve and Carol to search the attention they seek, and in turn expresses the reality of such a fragile time period as the preteen years. The writer maintains that it is important that authors like Munro reminds readers of a time with simple rules so people can escape back to that certain time through the artistry of their fictional works.
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"It is commonly understood that society abides by a strict unwritten law, and through the various stages of life those rules change drastically. For example, as children: the rules state that a boy and a girl are mutual and utter enemies, but as the children enter the preteen marker, the rules seem to change completely. Eventually, both sexes find themselves fascinated with one another. Yet, by the mandate of puberty, this change does not happen simultaneously, it is the female that goes through these mind and body changes first, and as a result a young preteen girl might start finding interest in the opposite sex but not get the same interest back. Author Alice Munro surely understands this concept and uses it as a palette to paint her short story, "The Found Boat"."
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The Caribbean Small States, 2002.
A discussion of whether regional integration is essential to the survival of the Caribbean small states for the 21st century.
23,101 words (approx. 92.4 pages), 71 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper examines the problems of globalization and the implications of globalization for the small Caribbean states. It looks at how information technology and the liberalization of markets are expected to accelerate in the twenty-first century and how the small states of the Caribbean must respond effectively to these changes and challenges if they are to participate productively in the emerging global economy.
Outline
Introduction/Preface
Introduction to the Study
21st Century Challenges
Globalization
Deficits of Small Caribbean States
Regional Integration As A Solution
Introduction Endnotes
Chapter I ? Small States and Regional Integration
in the Caribbean
Introduction
Defining Small States
Defining Small Caribbean States
Theories of Integration
Integration in the Caribbean
Chapter Summary and Conclusion
Chapter Endnotes
II ? Challenges in the Global Environment for Small Caribbean States
Introduction
Evolving Global Environment and Implications For CARICOM
Treaties and Protocols Affecting Small Caribbean States
WTO and Small Caribbean States
CBI, CARIBCAN, FTAA, NAFTA, and Small Caribbean States
Chapter Summary and Conclusion
Chapter Endnotes
III ? Problems And Opportunities For
Small Caribbean States
Introduction
Internal Deficits in Small Caribbean States
Opportunities for Small Caribbean States
Chapter Summary and Conclusion
Chapter Endnotes
IV ? Prospects for the Future for Small Caribbean States
Introduction
Economic and Political Outlook for Small Caribbean States
The Drug Trade Issue
International Aid and Small
Caribbean States
Chapter Summary and Conclusion
Chapter Endnotes
V ? Regional Integration as an Imperative For Small Caribbean States
Introduction
Regional Integration As An Imperative
Pitfalls of Integration
Caribbean and Latin American Generally
Legacy of Colonialism
Study Conclusion
Chapter Endnotes
Bibliography
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"In 1980, a report to the Caribbean Common Market Council of Ministers by a "Group of Caribbean Experts," concluded that while CARICOM had achieved some meaningful levels of integration, the level of integration attained was insufficient to serve as a basis for effective participation in the global economy. The most serious breaches involved failures to observe trading rules; however, many other challenges were not addressed by the organization. By 1992, however, the West Indian Commission concluded that the number of functioning regional organizations in the CARICOM family numbered an "impressive" 200. The Commission concluded also, however, that the test will be "whether or not this Community of Member States has matured to a degree where it can accept temporary member difficulty, and even pain, without drawing back, in order to move towards a Community of closer union for the larger and longer-term benefit.""
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World War II and Racism, 2004.
An analysis of the prevalence of racism during the Second World War.
1,999 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses three literary works that illustrate issues of race and racism during World war II. The paper reviews "Double Victory" written by Ronald T. Takaki, explaining the Selective Service Act, the epitome of segregation in the U.S. army. "War Without Mercy" by John Dower is outlined, illustrating the fact that the American people despised Japan more than they despised Germany during the Second World War. The paper contends that this was partially due to racism. The paper also describes the 1937 Japanese slaughter of more than 300,000 Chinese in Nanking, China, through a review of the book "The Rape of Nanking" by Iris Chang.
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"According to Double Victory, the U.S. Army was segregated during WWII, due to President Franklin Roosevelt's refusal to integrate the armed forces. He had signed into law the Selective Service Act, which basically, according to Takaki, "prohibited the inter-mingling of 'colored and white' army personnel in the same regiments" (p. 23). This policy angered civil rights and black advocacy organizations, as it seemed to be putting forth the notion that Uncle Sam needed black soldiers to fight for freedom, which is symbolized by the U.S. Constitution (which states that "all men are created equal"), but there would be racial segregation among the military fighting forces because blacks aren't as good as whites."
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Underachieving Boys, 2002.
This paper discusses the problem of underachievement of boys, in contrast to girls, and suggests changes in the way boys are taught.
1,720 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 10 sources, $ 55.95
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This paper reviews the literature to understand the possible contribution of the unique psychosomatic predisposition of boys and its relation to the underachievement. The author believes that there is a clear urgency to analyze and restructure the educational methodologies to suit the special requirements of boys. The paper suggests replacing the dependency on didactic methods with more active participation of the students, which is more productive for boys as well as girls; use of computers and complementing textbook material with graphical presentations and shorter periods.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Problem
Literature review
Father?s Role
Solutions
Conclusion
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"A British research program conducted by the Oxford University stresses that active participation by the father has a significant effect on the boy?s educational performance. This 40-year-old study monitored the progress of the volunteering students at different periods of time from 7,11, 16, 23 up to 33 (years). The students were graded according to the level of participation of the fathers in their educational pursuits. The research data indicated that students who had the active participation and support of their fathers were the most successful in their educational as well as their social lives. The ?British market research bureau? survey indicted that only 12% of fathers participate actively in their child?s education. According to Mr. Ann Buchanan, one of the chief researchers in the Oxford project, opines, "The early years are critical. More needs to be done to involve fathers and help them understand they have an important role. School parent meetings need to become more father-friendly and health visitors and hospitals need to talk to fathers.? "
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The Small Business, 2005.
A discussion on how the principles outlined in Michelle Wright's article "Small Business Accounting, Big Deal" pertain to any small business owner.
700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 24.95
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With the recent emergence of unethical accounting and falsification of financial reports, big corporations have come under great scrutiny. This paper discusses the impact these unfortunate events on the owners of small businesses and whether it is as important for these organizations to be as diligent in accurate financial accounting as large corporations are, especially when those financial records affect far fewer entities and individuals.
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Abstract
Small Business Accounting
Importance of Ethics in Accounting Practices
Tools for Small Businesses
Discussion
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"Financial accounting methods have come under fire recently, following the scandals involving large companies like Enron and MCI Worldcom. Although the problem may seem to encompass large corporate America only, many small businesses are falling into this dangerous trap, as well. Wright states that the problem of "creative accounting" carries far greater consequences for small businesses than owners may foresee (2004, 2)."
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Review of "The God of Small Things", 2007.
This paper explores gender roles and the "big" and "small" things in Arundhati Roy's novel "The God of Small Things."
1,146 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper reviews the book "The God of Small Things" from a perspective of gender roles. The book's author, Arundhati Roy, focuses her story not on the major events that shape a society, but rather on the small daily events that shape a home. In this paper, the concept of "big things" is evaluated in terms of the adult world and male world, while the "small things" are the realm of children and women. The paper analyzes the characters in the novel in relation to this idea.
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"Arundhati Roy's book The God of Small Things has many instances where gender and the idea of "Big" and "Small Things" occur. In a society where there is caste system, political affliations, and marriage, she focuses on the "small things" which in turn can be taken with the gender roles of the novel. There are many characters such as Estha and Rahel that have strong personalities which play a distinctive role in the novel. Furthermore, the women characters in the novel seem to be transgressive of what seems to be acceptable. Roy forms her characters in a way where gender roles can be seen and political views can be taken."
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"The Little Black Boy", 2008.
An analysis of the structure and components of "The Little Black Boy," written by William Blake.
1,044 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the poem, "The Little Black Boy," written by William Blake. The paper discusses the structure and components of the poem, as well as their meaning and function in the plot of the poem. It describes the focus on God throughout the poem and how the little black boy desires to be like the little white English boy because the little black boy feels that he is white inside.
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"In the third stanza, God lives on the sun. He freely gives His light and heat away to man and nature. At first this feels like a loving, warm gift. In the next stanza, the light and heat are harmful. They are only harmful to the black faces. Their faces get sun burnt. The black bodies are what create the shady grove. In the fifth stanza, the blacks are free only when they have learned to withstand the heat of the white man's God."
"God's beams are a contrast to mother's kisses. Mother kisses the little black boy during and after the lesson. Mother's acceptance is from birth. She quietly teaches him and loves him unconditionally. God's lesson comes with bearing of heat. His lessons hurt and are only accepted at death. God's love comes with the condition that the little black boy is no longer black."
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Rocket Boys, 2007.
This paper discusses the book "Rocket Boys" by Homer Hickman and looks at the pain and the delights of being different.
954 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 33.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the strength of 'Rocket Boys' as a memoir is that it is a tale that is both universal and particular. The writer maintains that Homer must deal with quarreling parents, roughhousing at school, and insensitive authority figures like the principal of his school. Although these difficulties are common to most adolescents, the writer notes that Homer's tale is also set during a unique period of American history, when America was coming to terms with its role as a superpower. The writer points out that the Rocket Boys did not merely build a rocket, and realize their dream of emulating their favorite scientists. They also changed the culture of the town in which they lived, which is perhaps every young person's greatest dream. The writer concludes that the older people were wrong and the boys were right, but the Rocket Boys changed the world, not through mindless rebellion and negation, but through mindful and positive pursuit of a great dream.
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"Homer's father was the mine superintendent. Homer Senior believed in the town and wanted Homer to follow in his footsteps. Homer had a clear choice--he could obey his father or he could obey his mother. His mother dreamed of a different life for her son, that he would grow up to fulfill all of her hopes and ambitions. She had seen firsthand the dangers of mine work, as well as the glories promised by the future of aerospace engineering, proclaimed by all of the newscasters after the launch of the Russian Sputnik. Homer's parents were in constant conflict, and he could not ally himself with one or the other, without losing either his mother or his father. Homer's father was such a presence in the town that Homer has no existence beyond his father's shadow at the beginning of the book--even his teachers called him Sonny. Although Homer loved his father, ultimately it was Elsie who drove her son to the National Science Fair at the end of the book. While Homer's parents both loved him, and Homer senior's outlook on life seems hopelessly conservative, patriarchal, reactionary, and backward-looking in the eyes of a contemporary reader. Homer's struggle resonates with any child who is the product of divorce, or simply a difficult home situation."
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Boys and Reading: Gender Stereotyping, 2008.
A discussion on the underperformance of boys when they learn to read in comparison to girls.
2,469 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper discusses the underperformance of boys at reading and language skills in comparison to girls. The essay provides a critical exploration of the issues in the debate, and argues the thesis that the underperformance of boys at reading and language skills in comparison to girls is a consequence of systemic gender stereotyping in our society as a whole.
Outline:
Introduction
Boys and Reading: The Critical Context
Boys and Reading: The Stereotype
Boys and Reading: What Can Educators Do?
Analysis
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"Among contemporary teaching professionals, one of the most compelling issues of our time is that of the underperformance of boys at reading and language skills in comparison to girls. This is a particularly controversial issue, as it follows upon a very similar concern in the discipline some years before regarding the underperformance of girls in particular subjects. Moreover, as any review of the literature on the subject will reveal, the complex and controversial issues of gender stereotyping, and how we as a society understand, construct and/or shape masculinity, lie at the core of the debate."
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Strategy Options for Small Business Concerns, 2007.
An in-depth study of how a well developed and executed plan can contribute to the success of small businesses.
3,232 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This paper maintains that small businesses need to have a strategy. The paper demonstrates how a firm with proactive policies, managed by an entrepreneurial or quasi entrepreneurial owner-manager or manager will be more likely to succeed. The paper describes how managing small entrepreneurial concerns is a risky business; according to government statistics, about 400,000 small businesses fail each year. The paper illustrates how a firm with no strategic plan, managed by a 'caretaker' and 'reactive' manager will face a higher chance of failure.
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Abstract
Introduction
What is Strategy?
Strategic Perspective
Problem Statement
Comparison of Strategic Perspectives for Small Business
Strategy of Choice for Small Businesses
Conclusions
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"The strategy planning of a business may be viewed from various perspectives. The strength of a business in a particular area gives it substantial advantage over other business. However, many of the advantages may be short lived as the competitors can also try to acquire these advantages. A proper well thought out strategy may not make a business famous for its well known technology or brands of products but it can certainly give the business the required profitability to operate as a viable business."
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