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Technology and The Effectiveness of Education, 2003.
Examines the effects of educational technology on schools.
2,990 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 103.95
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This is a paper about the effects of educational technology on schools. It considers the broader context of the significance of the computer revolution and its effects. The paper also looks at the need to improve teachers' ability to use educational technologies effectively.
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"With the development of new technologies such as graphics software and the Internet computers have come to play a very significant role in our schools' ability to provide quality education to students..."
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Morality in Aristotle, Paul, and Modern America, 2004.
The ways in which the morality of both Aristotle and Paul converge in modern America.
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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The paper examines the ways in which morality of both Aristotle's and Paul's schools of thought come together in modern America. It looks at how Aristotle's idea of reason, or "logos," must be taught and then be used in the real world. It then moves on to Paul, who believes that morality must be gained by giving oneself completely to God. The paper finally looks at how modern America has brought these two schools of thought together.
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"Do to others as you would have them do to you," is something we have all heard in some form or another at some point in our lives. To put it another way would be to treat people how you would want to be treated. This simple rule can be seen as the foundation, the beginning of many people's moral code, which they will use for the rest of their lives. It will guide their decision-making processes from the simplest choices like whether or not to tell a white lie, and all the way up to life and death situations. The question is how do we come to those decisions that can have such far-reaching consequences and feel comfortable that we have made the right, or shall we say the best decision? Are moral decisions based on the rules we have been taught by our parents, the laws of society, the consequences of an action, or a more deep desire to promote goodness in the world in which we live in? There has been a countless number of people who have attempted to define the moral code. Aristotle believed that one learns morality through philosophy and then actually using it in the real world. The apostle Paul thought that one should follow God's will, or moral code, out of love and faith. Modern America can see a convergence of these two schools of thought, which form our morality. Our morality comes from learning through our parents, religion, and the society around us where by repetition of these rules we are able to base our decisions on these principles, which are ultimately used with our natural reason."
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Martin Melosi's "Thomas A Edison and the Modernization of America", 2008.
Reviews historical writer Martin Melosi's book "Thomas A Edison and the Modernization of America".
1,225 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains that Martin Melosi in his book "Thomas A Edison and the Modernization of America" presents Thomas Edison as one of the most prolific and famous inventors in history. The paper relates Melosi's description of Edison, who held 1,093 patents, as one who was successful as a manufacturer, a businessman and marketer of his inventions. The paper explains that the most important theme in Melosi's book is how America has changed because of Edison's inventions and his guidance, which helped create a more civilized American society. The paper concludes that Melosi underscores Edison's proactive approach, which demonstrates to the reader that reacting to things does not make good sense.
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"Another important concept that comes from the book is that the ideas, which are presented in it, are not something that can be just understood in a night and put into use to make the world a better place, as Edison did. Many of the concepts that Melosi provides in his discussion of Edison are worth giving thought to and skimming this book would not be helpful. The book needs to be studied well and notes need to be taken throughout each chapter in order to fully comprehend what Melosi is trying to teach the reader, not so much about Edison but about the work that he did and the importance of making society better for all individuals involved."
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Corporations in Modern America, 2009.
A brief look at the role of corporations in modern America, from the Great Depression to the present.
971 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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The paper shows how the story of American business has continued to be one of increasing size and growth ever since the Great Depression and World War II. The paper looks at how the postwar boom created an America reliant upon large corporations and a government that supported those corporations, although it attempted to regulate corporate excesses. The paper concludes that as corporate entities have grown larger, the practice of government regulation of business size and ethics has become more difficult.
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"As early as 1920, President Calvin Coolidge was able to declare that the "chief business of America is business"(Bryant 1999). Beginning in the 1920s, after World War I, corporations were able to offer vast array of consumer goods to ordinary, middle-class Americans, spanning from automobiles to washing machines, radios, and refrigerators (Bryant 1998). Despite the stock market crash of 1929, the story of American business has continued to be one of increasing size and growth. Ever since the Great Depression and World War II large American corporations have continued to extend their outreach into every facet of modern commercial society. Although the federal government has attempted to regulate corporate practices, it has, at times also facilitated this expansion."
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Post-Modern Outside America, 2004.
This paper discusses why the notions of a so called post-modern culture are relevant outside of America.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 23 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper rejects the idea that a post-modern culture is not valid outside of America. It discusses the origins of the Post-Modern theory and the theorists who write/talk about it at length. The paper also explores the presence of different forms of post-modern culture outside of America including in architecture and music.
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"What is postmodern culture? Postmodern culture is the blurring of lines between what is real and what is simulated, it the ever increasing intextuality of our lives ? the inextricable binding of the media, mass culture and daily life. In postmodern society there is ?an incredulity towards meta narratives? (Lyotard 2004) ?and truth is what we invent, not what we discover? (Spender 2004). Postmodern culture is present in every Westernised society, its relevance is global; American society and culture provide excellent examples of the extent to which postmodern culture exists but it is not alone in postmodernity."
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Benjamin Franklin: Influencing Modern America, 2003.
This paper is about how Benjamin Franklin influenced America.
1,697 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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The paper is divided according to topics, including capitalism, the American work ethic, and the great American dream. Each section draws from Franklin's "Autobiography" and "Poor Richard's Almanac" to show how Benjamin Franklin shaped the ideas of modern America. It explains that Franklin?s quirky sayings in "Poor Richard?s Almanac", although over two hundred years old, are influential statements that are easily recalled by many present-day Americans.
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"Benjamin Franklin is fondly remembered today as a man of letters, a great inventor, and one of America?s forefathers. Though his obvious and tangible accomplishments are quite impressive, they are shadowed by the ongoing influence Franklin has on modern-day America. This influence of individualistic thought can be viewed upon reading Franklin?s writing, most importantly The Autobiography and Poor Richard?s Almanack. In his works, it is clear that Benjamin Franklin imbibes America?s capitalist society, our work ethic, and the great American dream. ?For better or worse, rightly or wrongly, Benjamin Franklin has been identified with the American national character? (Sanford v)."
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Feminism and Modern America, 2002.
Discusses the Feminism Movement and the development of modern American society, using the book "Who Built America: Working People and the Nation's Economy Politics, Culture, and Society" as a reference.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper uses the book "Who Built America: Working People and the Nation's Economy Politics, Culture, and Society" to examine the social movements of the 1960s and how these movements have impacted modern life. Of particular importance is the development of the feminist movement, which has created a significant impact on the American lifestyle.
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Post-modern America, 1991.
This paper argues that American society, politics and economy can be thoroughly classified as post-modern, defines the post-modern sensibility and analyzes contemporary socio-cultural conditions.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 111.95
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"The question of whether we live in a post-modern culture will be examined through an analysis of contemporary political, economic and cultural conditions in the U.S. The discussion will first begin with a description of postmodern sensibility. Key portions of this sensibility (particularly the importance of image) will then be presented, through a overview of the predominate role of television, media consultants and the relative absence of active citizens in modern political campaigns. The paper will go on to argue that the American economy itself can be classified as post-modern, characterized by flexible accumulation and personal insecurity. The analysis will conclude with a discussion of how Adorno and his supporters might respond to the claims of post-modern theory, taken the ... "
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The Failure of Education in Modern America, 2000.
Shows why education in America has failed using several important sources and statistics.
1,377 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 46.95
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This paper employs a variety of classical and modern resources (Tocqueville, Yeats, Bell Curve, Addison, Levine) to prove that America?s educational problems (confirmed by various statistics) are a serious problem. Each of the reasons are strenuously examined with original interpretation of all sources.
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Low Voting Turn Out and Political Apathy in Modern America, 2000.
A discussion of the reasons for the trend of low voter turn out in America.
1,081 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, $ 37.95
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"March 7, 2000 was what we call ?Super Tuesday?. More than fifteen presidential primaries took place that day. Most of Americans were interested in whether who would win those primaries. However, some of Americans were also concerned that Americans do not seem to care about politics. It is because they are well aware of the fact that the participation rate of Americans in national elections is very low. According to G. Bingham Powell, Jr, only 59 percent of Americans voted in presidential elections from 1960 to 1978 and a much smaller percentage vote in congressional contests. Based on this information some might wonder why Americans do not show their political interest by voting more. Is it because of political apathy or something more than that? A lot of scholars have studied on this particular issue and they have concluded that having a large number of elections, hassle of voter registration, more chances to participate in politics other than voting, and decline in political party with strong ideology that differs from others have contributed to this trend."
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Literary Review: Threats to Liberty in Modern America, 2006.
An analysis of George Orwell's "1984", Ray Bradbury's "The Affluence of Despair" and Robert Bly's "Little Book on the Human Shadow".
3,400 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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This paper scrutinizes the phenomenon of political correctness through the lens of three classic novels that deal with this topic. The novels, which each confront utopianism, are George Orwell's "1984", Ray Bradbury's "The Affluence of Despair" and Robert Bly's "Little Book on the Human Shadow". This paper demonstrates how these novels were conceived by the authors as spiritual warnings against what they considered destructive social trends. Through a review and critique of these stories, the author attempts to support his thesis that like the societies depicted in these novels, American society today is also endangered by utopianism. In America, asserts the author of this paper, it is the feminists, gays and other supporters of the liberal agenda who are most dangerous to true liberty.
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"Orwell rightly noticed that in totalitarian country the government would try to deprive people of the sense of personal uniqueness, by making them to feel being just a particle of huge social machine. Since there is no way that people can be effectively deprived of their emotions and physical drives, Communist society will try to redirect them in such way that these emotions would be "harmlessly" released. The best way to do it is when person is encouraged to become emotional only within certain boundaries. An individual can be happy as long as it a "social happiness" and he/she is also allowed to feel hate, but only towards Party's enemies: "All over Oceania this morning there were irrepressible spontaneous demonstrations when workers marched out of factories and offices and paraded through the streets with banners voicing their gratitude to Big Brother for the new, happy life which his wise leadership has bestowed upon us." (Orwell, p. 15)."
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The Roman Republic and Modern America, 2002.
Compares the decline of the Roman Republic to contemporary United States history.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper examines the decline of the Roman Republic and links it to events in contemporary America. Changing class structure, foreign wars and political intrigue and assassination characterize both situations.
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"Modern America: The U.S. From WWII to the Present" by Allan M Winkler, 1994.
A review of the work on the major social and political events and changes from Truman to Reagan.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"Allan M. Winkler in his book Modern America: The United States from World War II to the Present relates the history of what came to be called the Cold War period up to 1985, several years before the Cold War effectively ended with the dissolution of the Soviet Empire. The author begins with World War II because he feels "that the war had a profound impact in shaping the nature of postwar society" (xi). He notes that the war developed differently in the United States than it did anywhere else--the U.S. came to the war later, fought overseas, experienced no devastation at home, and gained a confidence that would last beyond the war. The author emphasizes the diplomacy of the war period and the nature of the various alliances that were formed at that time. During and after the war, various conferences were held among the Allies, conferences that would..."
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Effects of Technology on Tourism, 1999.
This paper discusses technological effects on tourism and destination development.
4,085 words (approx. 16.3 pages), 16 sources, $ 110.95
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This paper is an analysis of several different types of technology , and the effect that each of them has on on different part of the tourism industry. Some of the issues discussed are, the used of the internet, digital video and laser video.
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"The IMAX films that are promoting Pittsburgh right now are also very interesting because it puts the viewer in perspective of the destination. It is a virtual reality of the destination. People will not always be sold just by word of mouth, but if they could actually see the destination and, in a way experience part of it at home, then they will be more likely to want to travel to that particular destination. Another one of my articles talks about the internet and how important it is to have good marketing skills in order to sell your business or destination. People are on the internet more now than ever and are constantly thirsting for more information."
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Modern Technology and Modern Malaise, 2002.
A look at the impact of information and communication technologies on society.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper is a discussion of information and communication technologies, and the effect of alienation that new technologies have on society. In this paper, technologies and social realms are described as integrated relationships. The impact of new innovations in digital and communication technologies is, in this essay, one of increased malaise and indifference within the social venue of these technologies. Technologies are changing so rapidly that the possibility of a social or global influence in the development of technology is eclipsed by the larger investment in change, not progress.
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