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Time Travel, 2005.
An examination of the meaning and possibilities of time travel.
969 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper discusses the concept of time travel. The paper contends that time travel is possible if it is defined as travel through time zones or on the basis of theories. The paper briefly outlines the theories of Albert Einstein and Kurt Godel regarding this concept. The paper claims that, theoretically speaking, time travel is possible, and within certain limits, we have been able to employ technology to move us between time zones. Whether or not traveling through history is possible is another issue altogether. Its possibilities or impossibilities cannot be judged on the basis of our current technological capacities.
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"Time travel is an interesting concept that has inspired numerous science fiction novels, films and television serials. People are always imagining the opportunities that time travel, if ever successfully accomplished, could provide for them, whether financially or intellectually. Were we ever able to travel through time, we could visit ancient lands, collect a few artifacts and then travel back to our time and sell them or, if such travel was possible, we could go back in history and acquire a more accurate understanding of the past, for the sake of academic knowledge. The point is that the very idea of time travel, leads one to think of its numerous applications and positive outcomes. At the same time, few of us actually believe that time travel is possible or that it would ever exist anywhere except in science fiction books, movies and television serials. However, the fact of the matter is that time travel is not necessarily possible or impossible. Our consideration of it as possible or impossible ultimately depends upon our definition of time travel."
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Time Travel, 2002.
A comparison of the representation of time travel in different pieces of literature.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper compares time travel in Ian Stewart's "Flatterland, Octavia Butler's Kindred, Michio Kaku's Hyperspace", and Kip Thorne's "Black Holes and Time Warps: Einstein's Outrageous Legacy".
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Time Travel, 2004.
This paper describes people's lives in ancient times.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The paper discusses the daily life, laws, customs, habits and other information about males and females of the ancient world. The paper describes how women were treated differently, how they lived differently, and what roles and activities they participated in. The paper also includes a fictionalized essay of a person who takes a trip back in time to ancient Greece culture and decides what to bring back, such as rituals, objects and activities.
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"According to Suzanne Cross writing in "Feminae Romanae;" The Women of Ancient Rome: The great majority of Roman women lived short uneducated lives under the authority of their husbands or male relatives. However, there were few professions or trades in which they could not participate, except politics. The demand for men and women workers in every kind of trade or profession increased in proportion to the prosperity of Rome."
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"Women on the Edge of Time", 2001.
A look at this controversial book by Marge Piercy about how a feminist copes with everyday issues and her confrontations with a time traveller.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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"Woman on the Edge of Time" is a complex novel often characterized as a feminist utopian science fiction in which Marge Piercy tackles an assortment of issues that concern her. This paper looks at how these issues are addressed in the novel and how feminist agendas could possibly not be that different in 150 years time.
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"First published in 1976, Woman on the Edge of Time is a classic amongst fans of feminist utopian fiction. The novel gives us vivid multiple pictures of lives lived in that present time and of possible futures, 150 years hence. A rich book, which can be interpreted on many different levels. Consuelo Ramos is a Chicano woman in her mid-thirties, Connie has, all through her life, contended both poverty and drug abuse together with the restrictions inborn in the stereotypes of her race and sex. While grief-stricken over the death of her good friend and lover, Claud, Connie slips into a phase of drug abuse and is detained and placed in a mental institution for maltreatment of her young daughter. Although Connie is treated in this institution and considered healed she never reclaims custody of her child, nor is she able to get work due to her history as a mental patient. Years afterwards she is put back into an institution for a different violent act when, while trying to defend her niece from an abusive boyfriend, she hits him with a bottle and ends up breaking his nose."
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The Land and the Individual, 2004.
A comparison of three stories with the central theme of time travel and the individual.
968 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper examines three books, "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison, "The Things They Carried", by Tim O' Brien, and "The Crucible", by Arthur Miller. It looks at how, in all three stories, time is used in order to recall events and how the writers use the events from the past in such a way that their influence is obvious in the present. It also examines how land and travel are also significant, due to the fact that there are frequent changes seen between certain parts of novels, and these are used almost in the same way as time.
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"The manner in which people's thoughts change when they are in new locations is also exemplified in 'The Things They Carried'. An example of this is seen when a soldier kills an enemy in Vietnam. Though killing is part of the war and soldiers have to do it to survive. on taking someone's life a soldier is shocked at his action, and says, "Oh shit, the guy's dead" (The Things They Carried, Chapter 1, pg. 13). This demonstrates the manner in which on reaching Vietnam the soldiers didn't realize what they were in for until they took people's lives."
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"Time and Again", 2004.
A very critical assessment of Jack Finney's "Time and Again."
1,341 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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Time travel stories seem to have always been popular, perhaps because the format allows for so many possibilities that many people find intriguing. In this book, the author tells the story of graphic artist Simon Morley from 20th century New York City, who becomes part of a time travel experiment and is transported back to a 19th century where he encounters the types of characters and events that serve to define and characterize the previous era. Morley's subsequent adventures in 19th century New York are replete with illustrations and detailed descriptions of everyday behaviors and ordinary items to help the modern reader visualize what life was like in the past. Unfortunately, Finney took over 400 pages to write a 200-page book and it shows. This paper provides a review and discussion of Jack Finney's "Time and Again," followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"At this point, any uncertain reader may be ready to throw in the towel and admit that maybe the book is well-written, well-paced and entertaining after all. However, a ray of reason appeared in the form of one reviewer who pointed out: "It's as if the author did not have enough imagination or did not do enough research to come up with an interesting and believable mode for the time travel event. Jack Finney did a horrible job of convincing the reader of the feasibility of time travel and thus took a bit away from the wow factor of the book." For his "wow factor," H. G. Wells had his Morlocks and Eloi in The Time Machine and Mark Twain had Merlin and magic in A Connecticutt Yankee in King Arthur's Court; by contrast, Finney has: "There lies what? New York? And the world beyond it? . . . Out there lies the day you walked through this morning; it is filled with the inescapable facts that make it today. It will be almost identical tomorrow, very likely, but not quite" (55). Yawn."
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Air and Ship Cruise Travel, 2002.
A discussion of the pros and cons of traveling by air and traveling by sea.
3,709 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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This paper examines how for many years, ships were the only means of travel between many parts of the world and therefore, were a major means of transportation. Today, air travel has become the preferred means of travel, especially when there is a need to travel long distances and one is short of time. It looks at how point-to-point steamship travel may connect one to one's destination, but this mode of transport is by no means as popular as is sailing purely for pleasure, on a cruise. Cruise travel is usually a round trip and is considered as a total unit, while point-to-point steamship travel is undertaken between two or more ports.
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Introduction
Then and Now
Air Travel or Ship Cruise?
Booking and Overbooking
Delayed and Cancelled Flights
Check-In
Baggage
Cost
Frequent Flyer Programs
Customer Satisfaction
The Cabin
Seating for Dinner
Food
Entertainment, Fun and Games
Massage and Beauty Parlors
Shore Excursions
Safety
Health
Travel Insurance
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"Today, the scene has changed, and cruise lines are bringing their ships nearer home. Cruises of short duration are now to be had for the asking, are more affordable than ever before, and cater largely to the younger crowd. Some lines cater to the singles groups, some to honeymooners, and some to families with reduced rates. Nearly 40% of all first-time passengers are under 34, and 62% are under 55. Plenty of ships now sail out from ports like Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Los Angeles, as well as from New Orleans, Tampa, Galveston and San Diego. The addition of many new departure points from the U.S. mean that your ports of call are almost unlimited, and that one can drive up to a cruise, altogether eliminating the hassles of air travel such as airport queues, foreign airports and immigration lines. This is especially relevant, given the implementation of new and often frustrating airport security checks."
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"The Time Machine" and Socialism, 2008.
A reflection on H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine" and its ideas about socialism.
1,040 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses how H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine" is more interesting for its social and intellectual commentary than the idea of time travel in science fiction. The paper describes the Eloi, the peaceful, degenerate people of the future England and shows how Wells conveys his objections to the main ideas of socialism and Utopianism. The paper also explains Wells' belief that instead of creating that perfect society without class conflicts, it is better to work to correct the injustices of capitalism and the large gaps between classes.
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Introduction
The Block Theory and Time
Wells's Rejection of Utopian Ideas
Concluding Remarks
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"Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) remains famous for his great novella, The Time Machine, often mentioned as an important work of science fiction for how it inspired other efforts of science fiction. People may remember this novella for its idea of time travel that Wells was the first to employ in fiction, a story appearing in serial form in New Review in 1894 and 1895, then published in book form by Heinemann in London in 1895. However, The Time Machine seems more important for its indication of what Wells saw in several ideas of his day, beyond matters of science fiction and the Block theory of the universe on which the idea of traveling forwards in time implies. If studying a little of the late 19th century in Britain and the ideals debated by the educated classes, one reads The Time Machine with an appreciation of much that the author believed was incorrect about then important ideas of socialism."
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"The Time Machine", 2006.
This paper compares the film version of H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine" with the original book.
1,185 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that both H.G. Wells' classic 1895 novel "The Time Machine" and the 1960 film version, directed by George Pal, focuses on what could happen if the war between the classes was allowed to develop and intensify with the consequences being the growth of human cruelty and the development of the human race into something inhuman, unsympathetic and overwhelmingly powerful. The author points out that George Pal's adaptation of "The Time Machine" centers on a plot line that is easily recognizable in the novel; the unnamed "Time Traveller" in the novel (portrayed in the film by Rod Taylor, presumably as H.G. Wells himself) is a Victorian scientist who constructs a contraption with the capability of sending him into the far distant future, specifically to the year 802,701 A.D.. The paper suggests that the film version of "The Time Machine", despite its visual effects and superb acting, cannot be an improvement on the original novel, due to Wells' extraordinary ability to take the reader into the unknown without the advantage of pure visual imagery as provided by the cinema.
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"As a character, Weena represents the opposite of the horrible Morlocks, yet she also symbolizes the world of the future as a young girl without any knowledge of the past or any inclination to know what lies ahead in the future. In the novel and in the film, this device tells the reader and the viewer that the world of the far distant future will be made up of white and black, presumably good and evil, yet is also symbolizes the disparity between the social classes which was very evident in Great Britain when "The Time Machine" was first published in 1895."
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Toronto Travel, 2007.
This paper discusses Toronto as a travel location and "Travel and Leisure's" top ten list of cities to see.
2,064 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in the last decade Toronto has had significant tourism issues that have been felt through events such as the terrorist bombings in New York, the SARS epidemic and the failure of small businesses across the region. The writer points out that for Toronto, a city with a vast population that is increasing in size each year, the reliance on tourism has always been significant. Yet, because of these factors the city has failed to meet the travel standards of many throughout the globe and travelers have consequently taken their ventures elsewhere. The writer then discusses that Toronto, failing to make the top ten list of "Travel and Leisure" magazine's cities to see is detrimental, because it means that yet another year will pass that will witness the city in economic decline. The writer concludes that it is evident that Toronto needs to formulate a plan using this concept that will allow the city to build its reputation in the travel industry once again and solve the continuing issues that are adversely affecting Toronto.
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Introduction
The Importance of Top Ten Lists
Results of the Failure to be Acknowledged
The Foundation of Tourism Problems in Toronto
Sustainable Tourism
Tourism in Toronto
Issues Surrounding Tourism in Toronto
Opinions about the Issues
The Need for Community Action
Governmental Concerns
Possible Solutions
Global Tourism
The Significance of Tourism across the Globe
Impact of Tourism
Affects on the Local Economy and the Local People
Attempts to Solve the Issue
What Toronto has Attempted to Date
The Results of This Attempt
Answers for the Future
Working Together
Organizational Change
Conclusion
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"In the last decade Toronto has had significant tourism issues that have been felt through events such as the terrorist bombings in New York, the SARS epidemic and the failure of small businesses across the region. For Toronto, a city with a vast population that is increasing in size each year, the reliance on tourism has always been significant. Yet, because of these factors the city has failed to meet the travel standards of many throughout the globe and travelers have consequently taken their ventures elsewhere. Toronto, failing to make the top ten list of Travel and Leisure Magazine's cities to see is detrimental, therefore, because it means that yet another year will pass that will witness the city in economic decline."
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Online Travel Services, 2002.
Research into the willingness of travellers to use online travel services.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper conducts a survey regarding the inclination of the existent traveling population and the prospects to use the online travel services. The paper consists of a thorough literature review of the issue at hand, followed by a description of the survey methodology and the consequent results, which leads to a discussion and culminates in a conclusion.
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Domestic Travel in the US, 2008.
An examination of the correlation between disposable income and domestic travel.
1,290 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper's aim is to determine the true nature of the relationship between disposable income and domestic travel. While examining the main hypothesis of whether increases in disposable income cause an increase in domestic travel, the paper also tests the sub-hypothesis whether domestic travel is a normal or luxury good. This paper examines both of these issues concurrently using demand and supply analysis. The paper concludes that the literature survey does suggest that there is a positive relationship between personal disposable income and domestic travel. The paper also notes , however, that it should be understood that a complete and unbiased model of domestic travel entails looking at all determinants of travel as a supposed explanatory variable before the relationship between personal disposable income and domestic travel can be analyzed.
Outline:
Literature Survey
Theory and Hypothesis: Effect of Disposable Income on Domestic Travel
Graph: Domestic Travel and Disposable Income
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"Research that has centered on domestic travel, began as early as the 1960's, especially in wake of the fact that in many developed countries citizens were spending excessively on travel. Empirical studies by Gray found that disposable income was a major determinant of travel. Gray's analysis was an econometric model that included explanatory variables such as the foreign exchange rate, fare payments abroad, and travel spending by local residents. Gray's work also included another element that was absent in other papers, that is, Gray found that the prices of goods and services while traveling were an important determinant of travel. This particular model is important to the testing of the relevant hypotheses since, it gives a clear picture as to what the complete model of domestic travel should entail as explanatory variables. It is therefore less likely to get a biased determinant if all the necessary independent variables are included in the model; Gray's research paper dictates what these variables should be."
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Disposable Income and Domestic Travel, 2008.
An examination of the effects of disposable income on domestic travel.
1,262 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines the main hypothesis of whether increases in disposable income, cause an increase in domestic travel, and the sub-hypothesis of whether domestic travel is a normal or luxury good. The paper explains that the main aim is to determine the true nature of the relationship between disposable income and domestic travel. The paper further explores the effect of disposable income on domestic travel. In conclusion, the paper shows that a complete model of domestic travel entails looking at all determinants of travel as a supposed explanatory variable before the relationship between personal disposable income and domestic travel can be analyzed and this is necessary so that the relationship coefficients are unbiased.
Outline:
Literature Survey
Theory and Hypothesis: What is the Effect of Disposable Income on Domestic Travel
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"Research that has centered on domestic travel, began as early as the 1960's, especially in wake of the fact that in many developed countries citizens were spending excessively on travel. Empirical studies by Gray found that disposable income was a major determinant of travel. Gray's analysis was an econometric model that included explanatory variables such as the foreign exchange rate, fare payments abroad, and travel spending by local residents. Gray's work also included another element that was absent in other papers, that is, Gray found that the prices of goods and services while traveling were an important determinant of travel. This particular model is important to the testing of the relevant hypotheses since, it gives a clear picture as to what the complete model of domestic travel should entail as explanatory variables. It is therefore less likely to get a biased determinant if all the necessary independent variables are included in the model; Gray's research paper dictates what these variables should be."
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Travel Industry Analysis, 2002.
A review of various reports on the travel industry and the move towards on-line purchase of travel needs.
2,285 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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An analysis of the report titled "Travelers' Use of the Internet" which is based on interviews with over 1,200 adults in the U.S.A. The results are largely consistent with a report released by Gartner Group earlier this year, which predicted that the value of the global travel industry market will increase six-fold, by the end of next year.The writer concludes that there is a need for travel agents to increase their on-line share, without disrupting the sales of their outlets. As tickets are purchased on-line, but must be picked up at the local agencies, companies can continue to stay competitive without significantly altering their traditional model.
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"The main problem facing the Internet and electronic ticketing is the reluctance of consumers to buy products and services online. The Internet airline ticket market has yet to fully mature into an on-line "buying" culture. Too many people casually surf travel sites without buying a ticket, which is due in large part to a perceived lack of secure information transfer."
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