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Sugar Cultivation in Cuban History, 2005.
Examines the importance of sugar cultivation to the Cubans between the 18th and 19th centuries.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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This paper explores the importance of sugar cultivation for Cuba during the mid eighteenth century and late nineteenth century. This paper covers the rise and fall of the sugar industry in Cuba and how that affected Cuba's economy, the people of Cuba and Cuba's global relationships.
From the Paper
"Finally by the mid 1880's, Cuba received "new credit and investment capital, largely from the United States," that helped them raise sugar production by updating their milling technology in the remaining mills. (Perez, L., 1983, p. 132). Increasing sugar production increased the demand on supporting production capabilities like fuel and transportation. Because of this, the railroads expanded having the sugar industry provide "81 per cent of the total rail revenues," and providing jobs for 39.6 percent of the Cuban population. "
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The Cultivation Theory, 2008.
This paper explores whether the cultivation theory can be used in a socially beneficial way.
6,322 words (approx. 25.3 pages), 28 sources, APA, $ 147.95
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This paper explains the cultivation theory that if a person plays too many games with acts of violence in them, he will be more prone to committing violent acts. The paper relates that much of the publicity surrounding this theory focuses on the negative aspects of the media. The paper then explores how the cultivation theory can be used to produce positive effects and examines how role models can be portrayed in a positive manner to bring about societal change for the better.
Outline:
Part I: Understanding Cultivation Theory
Part II: Massive Multi-Player Online Games and Cultivation Theory
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"Television plays an integral role in US society, perhaps more so than in other countries. To understand the significant role that television plays, one must first take a step back in time, to the days before almost every household in America owned a television. Before television, people told each other stories. Grandparents told stories to children and neighbors told stories about the happenings of the world to each other. Information was passed by word of mouth. Long before television, there was the written word, such as newspapers, and later radio. However, not everyone had access to them. Not everyone could read, particularly in rural areas. Those who had access to newspapers and radio passed on the stories to others through word of mouth."
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"Cultivation Theory" by George Gerbner, 2002.
This paper discusses the theory of cultivation presented by George Gerbner.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 15 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper discusses the theory of cultivation presented by George Gerbner. According to this theory, those who are in a habit of watching television for prolonged duration suffer from a distorted perception of reality. He is of the view that exposure to repeated acts of violence give rise to aggression and fear in "heavy viewers".
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Silk Cultivation, 2002.
Examines the production of silk in China.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper considers the silk worm, processing, uses of silk, its improtance to China and why it is considered to be a luxury item.
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The Cultivation of a Unique Black Voice, 2002.
A look at the work of twentieth century Afro-American writers.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the dilemma faced by twentieth century Afro-American writers to either embrace or reject Anglo literary traditions and devices in their works. Gwendolyn Brooks and Zora Neale Hurston are used as examples.
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Examining the Relationship Between Sugar and Society, 2002.
Critically addresses the book, "Sweetness and Power: The Place of Sugar in Modern History" by Sydney W. Mintz.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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In this paper, Sydney Mintz's argument that the production and development of the sugar industry directly affected first the British aristocracy and later the common people, effectively altering the diet and lifestyles of Western civilization shall be examined. Mintz's book, "Sweetness and Power: The Place of Sugar in Modern History" is examined.
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The Tobacco and Sugar Industries of Cuba, 2002.
An analysis of the economic differences between the tobacco and sugar industries of Cuba through a review of "Cuban Counterpoint Tobacco and Sugar" by Fernando Ortiz.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper will discuss the nature of tobacco and sugar in the Cuban economy, and will show how they differ in the greater scope of the Cuban economy. By showing the statistics of how the sale of each of these items plays a part in the survival of Cuba, we can begin to see the ideas of how they interact within the value of their production value. By using the book "Cuban Counterpoint Tobacco and Sugar" by Fernando Ortiz, we can see how these values are created within the Cuban economic structure.
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Pareto Improvement in India's Sugar Sector, 2003.
Discusses how the Indian government can increase sugar production in the country, using an economic model.
3,100 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper studies the impact of the government policy on the Indian sugar industry and the ordinary sugarcane farmer, who is also the consumer of sugar. This paper discusses an economic model with two components, one of utility maximization and the other for profit maximization. For the purpose of simulation, two OLS regression models are developed in this paper to calculate the increase in sugar production when the technology level affecting the recovery rate of sugar from sugarcane is increased and the effect on market price of sugar as a result of increased production. As a conclusion, this paper also interprets the simulation results and suggests policy recommendations for the government that increase the overall welfare of the sugar consumers and sugar producers.
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"On the question of how to increase the recovery rate, Kansal argues that the need is to encourage ?captive farming?, where sugar mills are entrusted with the task of modernizing cane cultivation, adding newer and superior varieties, introducing tissue culture etc. Another important thing is to prevent the staling of cane. This requires planned harvesting of cane, reducing the distance between mill and the sugarcane (by preventing haphazard growth of sugarcane area) and by improving the transport infrastructure in the captive area."
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Cuban-Americans, 2005.
This paper examines the various cultural, political and economic factors that have contributed to the Cuban-American success story.
1,587 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper argues that counter to popular belief, Cubans are far from a homogeneous ethnic group. Rather, it was this group's shared sense of exile and its mobilization of large numbers of immigrants that paved the way for their socio-economic and political clout. This paper takes a historical approach to the growth of economic and political power of Cuban-Americans. It looks at how Cuban exiles slowly shifted focus from anticipating their return to the homeland in the years following the revolution, to working with and eventually becoming part of the established elite in Miami. This paper also discusses how Cubans slowly carved a new identity, as Cuban-Americans. This transformation further paved the way for the development of the Cuban-American elite, first in business and later, in politics.
Introduction
Review of Literature
Geography and Population
From Exiles to Citizens
Miami Politics and Economics
Conclusion
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"In summary, conventional wisdom has credited Cuban American prosperity to their social homogeneity. However, this is only part of the picture. Unlike other Hispanic groups, Cuban Americans have benefited from a strong social cohesion, brought about by a common goal to topple Cuba. This commonality paved the way for the establishment of social networks, which were later geared towards increasing Cuban presence in local and state politics. Additionally, the greater educational achievement of Cuban Americans further contributed to their growing economic power in the 1980s. Given the aging of the Castro regime and Cuba's growing openness towards capitalism, the economic and political might of the Cuban American population can only increase."
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Alexander the Great: Cultivator of the Hellenistic Civilization, 2002.
Examines this leader's dedication to the cultivation of Hellenistic culture.
819 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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In the history of human civilization, no one has attained greater popularity in the realm of conquest of great human civilizations in the world than Alexander the Great. This great leader, general and conqueror of early Western and Eastern civilizations in the world is renowned for his extraordinary ability to conquer and administer numerous cities and kingdoms. He is also regarded as the Great Emperor of human civilization during his time because of his ability to lead his military troops and maintain order and stability in his land despite various revolts and antagonism about his conquests, leadership abilities and decisions as a ruler. This paper presents a general biography of the life of Alexander the Great as the great leader of human civilization. However, the focus of this paper shows Alexander the Great not only as the conqueror of Western and Eastern kingdoms, but also as an individual dedicated to the cultivation of Hellenistic Civilization, which was the prevailing culture and society in his kingdoms during his time of reign.
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"Aside from his title as King of Macedonia, he was also given the title of being the Emperor of Persia, and the son of Amon-Ra, the Sun god of the Egyptian mythology. Although he acquired numerous titles under these different cultures, Alexander the Great remained faithful to the cultivation of the Hellenistic Civilization that started during the reign of his father, King Phillip II. During his reign, Alexander the Great contributed significantly to the Hellenistic Civilization through the cultivation of Greek culture, society, and politics. In Greek politics, the conquests that Alexander conducted, his method of conquering kingdoms and vast lands, as well as his leadership skills, had been the model of what politics is like during the Hellenistic civilization. The conceptualization and emergence of the great and central city of Alexandria is a perfect example of the society and culture that Alexander the Great cultivated during his reign as Emperor of these conquered kingdoms."
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Cuban Migration to America, 2002.
Analysis of Cuban-American migration and Chinese-Canadian migration.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 89.95
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Since the Cuban revolution, Cuban-American relations have been strained. The Cuban Adjustment Act (1966) grants refugee status to virtually every Cuban national to arrive in the US. This is a point of contention between the two governments. This paper analyzes Cuban-American migration and the similar case of undocumented refugees from China arriving in Canada in 1999.
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Playing with Food: Hidden Sugars, 2006.
A study on sugars hidden in so-called sugar-free samples, as scientifically detected by the Benedict's Test.
1,604 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper takes a look at our health-conscious society, which indulges in the use of sugar-free foods and beverages that have steadily dominated the market. The paper discusses how recent controversies that question product credibility have circulated, thus prompting various analyses on food content. By using the principles behind the Benedict's test, this study employs techniques used to test the presence of chemical compounds in food, particularly in sugar-free samples.
From the Paper
"While the Benedict's reagent can analyze the sugar content of most food products, the conducted experiment focused on sugar-free samples alone. Presenting novel results, this smaller scope diverts from previous experiments involving pure sugar concentrates."
"For the experiment, distilled water, small samples of selected sugar-free food, and a small bottle of Benedict's solution were prepared. Along with test tubes equivalent in number to the samples tested, the experiment required laboratory equipments inclusive of a Bunsen burner, a tripod, a dropper, and a beaker."
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Cuban-American Identity, 2002.
The cultural and political dynamics of Cuban-American Identity since the revolution.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper is about the cultural and political dynamics of Cuban-American identity. It discusses the difference between exile status and ethnic Cuban identity, manifested in the different self-conceptions of the several waves of Cuban exiles since the 1959 revolution. The paper particularly emphasizes the works of two Cuban-American artists, Cristina Garcia and Ana Mendieta, whose works demonstrate the tensions in the Cuban community between nostalgia and self-examination.
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Sugar and Salt, 2004.
An analysis of the nutritional problems caused by salt and sugar.
2,706 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes the condiments salt and sugar. Specifically, it compares and contrasts cultural views on sugar and salt. The paper examines the historical roots for those views and discusses how they have changed over time. The paper explains that sugar and salt are two of the basic foods in most of the world's diets; in modern times, these two very different foods cause fear, and many people limit them for health reasons. The paper contends that, while sugar and salt are building blocks of diet and nutrition, too much of them can go a long way in ruining a healthy diet.
From the Paper
"Salt is one of the most basic minerals in the world, and yet it is one of the most mysterious. Today, it is trendy to keep "designer" salts in the kitchen - sea salts, French Fleur de Sel, Kosher salt - gray, pink, black, and white salts, all for different cooking purposes. However, salt has a much longer history. Today salt is trendy, but in the past, salt was life, and because of that, it played a monumental part in the history of the world. Writer Kurlansky notes, "Without both water and salt, cells could not get nourishment and would die of dehydration" (Kurlansky 5). Another historian states, "The essential function of salt is to maintain the equilibrium of the liquids or serum in the body; it must remain constant" (Toussaint-Samat 457). Salt is necessary for survival, but it has been used for centuries as a flavoring, and even as currency."
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The Cuban Missile Crisis, 2002.
Looks at this 1962 crisis from two angles, focusing on the Cuban point of view.
4,406 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 115.95
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There are two views, as with any conflict or issue, on the reasons and reactions of the major players in the Cuban Missile Crisis that took place at the end of October 1962. The crisis pitted two world powers, the United States and the Soviet Union, against each other in what many describe as the closest the world has come to World War III and a nuclear holocaust. This paper examines the background of the crisis from the Cuban/Soviet point of view in depth. Towards the end of the paper, the United States' perspective of the crisis is discussed.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background
Upheaval in Cuba - the Bay of Pigs
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Beginning of Hostilities
The United States Perspective
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"The account from the Cuban point-of-view paints Kennedy as a man obsessed with removing Castro from Cuba. In Robert Kennedy's memoir, he portrays his brother as someone eager to get the missiles out in a peaceful fashion. Kennedy was in favor of the blockade, despite the advice that this was a weak response and that military action was in order. Among those dissenting was Senator J. William Fullbright of Arkansas. Schlesinger points out that the Soviets were no match for the United States, a point made continually from the Cuban point-of-view; however the take of the this fact is spun differently on the American side. If Kennedy had been completely set on ridding Cuba of Castro, he could have used the Soviet deployment to invade and overthrow Castro's regime. Instead the two Kennedy brothers led the fight against invasion in favor of a peaceful solution."
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