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The U.S. As A Litigious Society, 1999.
Discusses reasons why lawsuits proliferate. Examines de facto inequality before the law, economics, reform and values.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 31.95
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A major feature that distinguishes democratic societies from pre modern hierarchical societies is the principle of equality before the law. In its original formulation this principle did away with judicial systems that were based on legal inequalities, in which different codes of penalties applied to different castes
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"Why is the United States Such a Litigious Society?
Introduction
A major feature that distinguishes democratic societies from pre modern hierarchical societies is the principle of equality before the law. In its original formulation this principle did away with judicial systems that were based on legal inequalities, in which different codes of penalties applied to different castes. Aristocrats, clergy, and commoners appeared before different tribunals; an aristocrat convicted of a capital crime was beheaded with swift dignity, while a commoner was gruesomely hung, drawn and quartered in a public spectacle. A commoner convicted of theft could be branded, mutilated or publicly humiliated in the stocks, punishments never ..."
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Power in U.S. Society, 2000.
An examination of the nature, sources, uses, distribution and effects of political, social and economic power.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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"Power is the ability to effect some change, to get something done, to have others implement a program or doctrine. Power accrues for several different reasons--wealth, social status, government position, and less tangible reasons such as fame and celebrity. Power is what is sought in the political process, and power in this sense is the achievement of the ability to get something done. One segment of those wielding power is designated as the power elite, defined as a unified coalition of top military, corporate, and government leaders (Shepard, 1999, 530). As members of a proudly egalitarian society, Americans are not comfortable with the idea of power and with the fact that differences in social class are related to differences in the ability to wield power. Perhaps this is one reason why finding a way better to direct power in the service of all the people has not a..."
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The U.S. and the U.N. Rights of the Child Convention, 2002.
This paper discusses why the U.S. hasn't signed the treaty on the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child.
5,060 words (approx. 20.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 127.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination, written from a legal standpoint, of the treaty on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children. The paper concludes the U. S. is willing to intervene in other international problems, such as oil; and therefore, it should make a public statement to protect the world?s most precious commodity, children, by supporting the treaty.
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Introduction
What Is It
What It Protects
What about the Legal Standpoint
Why Is Treaty Needed
Why Won't the U.S. Sign?
Reasons for Signing the Treaty
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"While there are many political reasons that the US may refuse to sign the treaty, one of the chief causes for concern might be the establishment of an International Criminal Court. Many UN delegates support the idea of an International Criminal Court but the United States has been steadfast in its refusal to agree. An international criminal court might begin the slippery slope of descent to the power of individual nations when it comes to many issues including the treaty.If the international criminal court gains favor and power in the future it is feasible that the court could be used to enforce the treaty."
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Shakespeare and Society: "Measure for Measure" as a Reflection of English Society and Advice to King James, 2002.
This paper contends that Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" is a reflection of English society and advice to King James.
2,340 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper argues that Shakespeare wrote "Measure for Measure" as a complimentary tutorial for King James. In doing so, he portrays the current state of affairs in England and attempts to provide James with advice concerning the problems facing his kingdom.
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"Shakespeare?s England at the time that Measure for Measure was written was in a state of internal conflict and discord. King James I came to power in 1603 and inherited a kingdom rife with a myriad of social and cultural problems, including corruption in the justice system, religious disputes and crises, and rampant sexual immorality. Shakespeare, the ?King?s Playwright,? as Alvin Kernan dubs him, wrote Measure for Measure as a complimentary tutorial for King James. In doing so, he portrays the current state of affairs in England and attempts to provide James, as a ruler with Divine Right and responsibility to his country, with advice concerning the problems facing his kingdom."
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Plato's Closed Society vs. Popper's Open Society, 2005.
An analysis of Karl Popper's views contrasted against Plato's views on the ideal form of government.
773 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper discusses how an open society, as Karl Popper defines it, at its core is simply envisioned as a civilization in which the government progresses based on criticism sparked by individuals and their thoughts. In comparison, it looks at how Popper believes that in Plato's closed society, change of leadership would more than likely involve violence and how Plato's viewpoints are a way for dictators to hold people back.
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"In the non threatening environment of an open society, it is seen as likely for people to live peacefully, with the possibility of debates, but limiting them from developing into disputes. Popper backs this assertion up by saying, "[O]ne of the best sense of 'reason' is openness to criticism." As individuals discuss their ideals, progress is continual, with additions and alterations to social policy persisting; it is expected that this progress grants the authority to oust political leaders and their practices in a peaceful and intelligent manner. Bullying through violence and intimidation does not align itself with an open society."
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Multiculturalism in the U.S. and U.K., 2005.
This paper presents an analysis regarding the doctrine of multiculturalism.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the doctrine of multiculturalism. The writer offers an analysis of why such a doctrine is problematic. In order to examine the issue of multiculturalism, the writer uses examples from the public education systems in the U.S. and Great Britain to show the difficulties in treating all cultures as equal.
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"Multiculturalism is defined by the Ayn Rand institute as the view that all cultures are equal. While this doctrine is often adopted in spirit if not in principle in the U.S. and Great Britain, multiculturalism is problematic as a term. For if all cultures are equal we cannot say that there is one superior way of being, one superior set of values or one superior method of educating individuals. However societies like America and Great Britain often adopt such methods values ... "
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How Religion Shapes Society, 2006.
This article looks at the influence of religion on the society in the U.S.
3,015 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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The writer describes that the most amazing thing to know about how religion shapes society in the United States concerns World War II. Before then, Christians and Jews worldwide, and certainly in the United States, viewed each other with a great deal of distrust, based on a profound lack of knowledge. Through a look at religion in politics, Judaism, Christianity and prayer, among others, the writer of this paper maintains that religion is operative in American life, from the ball field to the church itself, to the halls of science and to metaphysical precincts of the new 'quantum' universe.
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Ignorance of Other Religions Before WWII
Impact on U.S. Society
Theology
Political/Atheism
Impact on Judaism and Christianity
Politics and Religion as Co-equals
All Men Created Equal
Constitution
Religious Nation under All
Statistics about Religion
List of Various Religions
When did U.S. Religiosity Begin?
Founding Fathers
Popular Churches
Fundamentalism
Other Forms
Prayer in Daily Life
Issue for Politicians
Kennedy
Kerry
Schools
Excesses on Right
Excesses on Left
Religion and Economics
Religion and Media
Religion and Science
Conclusion
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"Novak believes the discovery of each other happened on three levels. First, there was the theological level. Christians discovered how much closer they had been to their Judaic roots than most people, before World War II, had suspected. Because of that, Novak says, "Judaism can no longer be dismissed as an historical relic, a mere proto-Christianity" By the same token, Jews have discovered that Christianity is "not a one-time deviation from Judaism". Perhaps it would be easiest to say that Christians and Jews, by acquiring greater knowledge of each other fostered by the necessity of the World War II, also gained more respect for each other, and that must certainly have a positive impact on American society. While it is not the religion per se at cause, certainly religion has a profound impact, in any case, on how we conduct ourselves, at least in relation to those of the 'other' religion."
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A Comparison of Modern and Medieval Society, 2001.
This paper compares medieval society to modern society in 'The Canterbury Tales' and 'The General Prologue'.
715 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper is a historical examination of medieval society and modern society. It discusses 'The General Prologue' and 'The Canterbury Tales' and how they portray these societies. It describes the classes of those times and the positions that people filled in society such as: Friars, nobleman, clergymen and cowards. It details the story of a friar who used his St. Augustian ways for his benefit as well as the church's benefit.
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"One of the chief contributions that Geoffrey Chaucer made to the historical world through ?The Canterbury Tales? is that he gives what is believed to be the most detailed and honest cross-section of medieval society. Historians who study the language and details of ?The Canterbury Tales? and ?The General Prologue? can see parallels between medieval society and modern society. Some tradesmen are honest while some overcharge for their services. There are nobleman and cowards. There are gruff lower class workers and students who are poor at the time but will have great jobs when they are done with school. There are also clergymen who give their life for the church but also religious folk who are as conniving and immoral as an everyday crook. The friar, who disregards many of St. Augustine?s rules for monastic life, is one of the clergymen who fits into the latter category."
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Giving Voice to the Oppressed of Society, 2008.
An analysis of the impact of poor social justice within a society, both to the individual and to the society as a whole.
1,616 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper reviews five reasons why dispossessed and oppressed individuals should have a voice in society. Specifically, the paper looks at the social costs that attend failing to pay attention to the needs of these individuals and at the poor public policy that flows from ignoring the dispossessed. Finally, the paper explores the ethical and moral issues that come with overlooking the less-fortunate and considers the impact upon the reputation of a society if it fails to offer social justice in its own land while hectoring others abroad about their human rights record.
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"At the level of the individual, the costs associated with not heeding the voices of the down-trodden can be very grim, indeed. For one thing, people who struggle with their sense of self and who lack a strong sense of self-empowerment are people who are much more susceptible to thoughts of suicide (Martin, 2006). At the same time, people who feel as though they cannot change their lives for the better - in no small measure because no one seems to care what they think - are people who are very much likely to fall prey to mental illness - such as depression (Laitinen et al, 2006). Thus, there are compelling reasons why, at the level of the individual, people need to be given a sense that they are not viewed as ciphers by others and that their needs will be accepted as genuine."
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How Birth Control Affects Society, 2002.
A description of how birth control has affected society as a whole, society's perception of women, and the impact it has had on the AIDS virus.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper discusses the introduction of the birth control pill, outlining society's concept of a woman's duties from pre-1920's and up to the surge of the feminist movement. The paper explains how the popularity of the birth control pill, and the feminist movement has made a major impact on the difference of the roles and lifestyles of women. This paper also takes a look at the positive impact birth control has had on preventing AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
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Background
Birth Controls Impact on Society
AIDS
Conclusion
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"The popularity of the birth control pill brought the world into the sexual revolution. The easy access to birth control encouraged promiscuity, and eventually brought us into the women?s movement in the 1970?s. Women?s freedom over their sexuality allows freedom of their financial independence. However the true beginning of the women?s movement began as early as the 1920?s. The possibility of contraceptives would not have been possible in the 1960?s without the original women?s movement in the 1920?s. The purpose of this essay to describe how birth control has affected society, and the impact it had on the AIDS virus."
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Hellenistic Society: A Foundation for the World, 2005.
This paper discusses the Hellenistic society and looks at how this society became a foundation for the world.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This report focuses on the historical significance of the Hellenistic society, and its impact on the world. Matters discussed in this article are the concepts of the Hellenistic Kings; the social order prior to the rule of Alexander the Great; the successful conquests of Alexander; the reign of his successors; the differences in the social order of the polis and the emerging Hellenistic society. Further, the writer looks at the significant alterations made in politics, religion, art, architecture, and philosophy of the time.
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"The Hellenistic Period, although a time of great unrest and turmoil in history, laid the framework for modern societies throughout the world. Overcoming struggles of power, kingdoms won and lost, shifts in governmental structure, and changes in social order, the people of the Hellenistic Period created an epic past that we can build upon in expanding the cultures of our contemporary planet. "Hellene", the word for the Greeks, is the core of the term "Hellenistic". The Hellenistic Period was considered the age of the Greeks, and it was a time in which the Greek culture impacted the world through politics, literature, art, philosophy, drama, and religion."
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America as a Multinational Society, 2006.
An explanation of the difference between a multinational society and a multi-ethnic society and why this difference is significant to the United States.
3,186 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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This paper explains that the U.S., rather than being a multinational society, is a multi-ethnic and multicultural society. The paper further explains that the multi-ethnic characteristic of the United States that has long been a source of strength for America is also a source of many of the problems the country faces today. The paper goes on to elaborate on the problems that excessive multiculturalism is creating for the U.S. and concludes that, while the U.S. should continue to be a haven for those seeking a better life, the country must also make greater efforts to assimilate new arrivals into the mainstream of educational and employment opportunities, as failure to do so may result in incalculable damage to the very foundation of the nation.
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"A multinational society is a society in which the population consists of two or more ethnically distinct nations that are of significant size. This contrasts with a nation-state where a single nation comprises the bulk of the population. Some examples of multinational societies include: Belgium, Canada, India, Indonesia, South Africa and Switzerland. Multinational states differ from states like Japan, Poland or the Koreas in which an overwhelming majority of the population is ethnically homogenous. Multiethnic societies, in contrast to nationalistic societies, integrate different ethnic groups irrespective of differences in culture, race, and history under a common social identity larger than one "nation" in the conventional sense."
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Civil Society and NGOs in Russia, 2004.
A discussion on how non-governmental organisations represent the essence of civil society in Russia.
17,787 words (approx. 71.1 pages), 44 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper aims to assess the concept of civil society through the system of public organisations which are believed to be the essence of civil society. It provides a short overview of existing theoretical trends in terms of relation of civil society with state and economy. It also looks at the theoretical school that presents civil society as a sphere of social interactions between the state and economy and how it is found to be the most acute and reflecting the true relations between society structures.
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Abstract
Introduction
Part I. Theoretical Background
A Historical Overview of the Concept of Civil Society
The Reasons For Civil Society?s Existence
The Middle Class in Russia
Economic Conditions
Private Interests
Part II. From Civil Society to NGOs
Civil Society is Vital for a Sustainable Democracy?
Society Structure
The Essence of the Third Sector. Main Definitions
Distinctive Features of the Third Sector in Russia
Classifications of the Third Sector Organisations
Ngo Reality In Russia
Empirical Studies of the Third Sector
General Representation and Possible Tendencies
Conclusions
Bibliography
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"Since the beginning of the transformation in the countries of Eastern and Central Europe, as well as in the former USSR, the new wave of attention arose in regards to the issue of civil society, its necessity for the building democracies and making society and the regime stronger. Today, an endless number of books are devoted to the problem of the concept of civil society, its history, the way it influences the democratic transformations and making democracies sustainable. Also attempts to define the term and find a proper and perfect place for it in the society system are made. In this paper, I will not try to write another textbook or go into deep criticism of selected works on civil society. Only a brief overview of the theories is necessary to present as a background, or the first ?basement? level of the work."
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Orwell's "1984" and American Society, 2004.
This paper analyzes the similarities between the society in Orwell's novel "1984" and the society of the United States today.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the similarities between Orwell's totalitarian society in the novel "1984," and that of the United States today. The paper describes Orwell's warning of the dangers of a totalitarian society. The paper notes the culture of fear expressed in the book and the fear today in post 9/11 American society. The paper also includes about Big Brother and President Bush.
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"In his gloomy but powerful novel, George Orwell warns of the dangers of a totalitarian regime in which citizens' lives are monitored and controlled by an all-knowing all-seeing government. Certainly when Orwell wrote his text, he envisioned a bleak future for our world."
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Post-Industrial Society, 2002.
An examination of the changes in society as it moves from industrial to post-industrial.
2,850 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper mainly discusses the post-industrial society and the transition process from industrial to post-industrial society. By using the articles and the ideas of Castells, Bell, Negri and Hardt, the writer explains how the post-industrial society has emerged, and predicts the shape of post-industrial society in future. The writer also tries to construct his own point of view about the post-industrial society and explains the reason why he calls post-industrial society a digital society.
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"Post-industrial society is a conception of late 20th century, which simply emphasizes the declining dependence of the societies on mass manufacturing industry and the increasing roles of service sector, knowledge and information technologies in production. By contrast the industrial society, which precedes post-industrial society, refers to the mass production (factory-based) as the dominant form of production. I think the best definition regarding post-industrial era has come from Daniel Bell, who is also considered as the father of post-industrial society. He suggests that post industrial society includes the birth and growth of a knowledge class, change from goods to service sectors and change from blue-collar to white-collar occupations. For him, all of these could be based on an increasing dependence on science as a means of innovation as well as a means of technical and social change."
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