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"The Unsettling of America", 2006.
A summary and review of Wendell Berry's book, "The Unsettling of America".
1,777 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper presents an overview and discussion of Wendell Berry's book about the plight of American farmers and our responsibility for stewardship of the land. The paper concludes that the arguments presented in "The Unsettling of America" about our duty to protect and keep the land are very persuasive, but that Berry must also provide some insight into how we are to go about doing so.
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"What should worry all of us is that the farmer is going the way of flypaper, and is being replaced by the agricultural corporation, with computers and agri-science experts to know just how much fertilizer and weed killers the ground can take, and how much production it will take to get beef cattle to market quicker than before. Farming, he implies, has become mass merchandising, and by people who generally wouldn't use some of the products they merchandise."
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The Unsettling Future in Camus' "The Guest", 2002.
A look at the themes of Albert Camus' short story, "The Guest".
600 words (approx. 2.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 21.95
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The paper discusses how the the oppressor and the oppressed in Albert Camus story, "The Guest" have entirely opposite views. It shows that what is not clear at all, however, is who exactly is the oppressed and who is the oppressor - characters Daru and the Arab or Balducci? The paper also discusses the message of "The Guest" - that try as we may, we cannot avoid the bleakness of the future; control and oppression may spare us temporarily, but eventually, they will catch up.
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""The Guest" proposes a very bleak future. As much as Daru tries to keep to himself, his isolationist ways are consumed by the tumultuous world around him. This message carries particular meaning for America. America has always striven to stay aloof of the world's problems, but again and again - for instance, in World War II and in today's crisis - we are thrust against our will into the thick of disheartening world events."
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America after the Revolution, 2005.
An analysis of the implications of independence for the United States after the American Revolution.
1,960 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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The American War for Independence ended in 1783, but the Revolution bestowed an unsettled legacy on the new nation. Some issues were left unresolved; others became more pressing as the United States struggled to define a mature sense of purpose. This paper explains one small part of the Revolution's unfinished business. In 1776, America was like a bird that just left the nest. It would have to face the world by itself, and it no longer had the safety net of Great Britain backing it. With this new-found independence came political, social, and economic uncertainties, which are discussed in this paper, followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"The American War for Independence ended in 1783, but the Revolution bestowed an unsettled legacy on the new nation. Some issues were left unresolved; others became more presenting as the United States struggled to define a mature sense of purpose. To determine what forces were at work in this growth process, this paper will examine the events in American history after the Revolution from a political, social, and economic perspective. A summary of the research will be provided in the conclusion."
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The Unsettled Airline Industry, 2005.
An analysis of the Canadian airline industry as a consequence of deregulation.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 5 sources, $ 106.95
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The problems confronting the Canadian airline industry as a consequence of deregulation are not new. The paper provides an outline of the history of deregulation in the Canadian airline industry. It also argues that deregulation has played an integral role in the financial problems that have plagued Canadian airlines including not only Air Canada but failed airlines such as Canada 3000, Jetsgo, and Canadian.
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Poverty and Race in America, 2004.
An analysis of issues of poverty and race in the United States.
851 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses a study done by the University of Cincinnati eight years ago, in which researchers found strong links between poverty, race, and illiteracy. The paper presents the unsettling statistics learned from this research study. The link between the level of education and poverty is identified in the paper, and educational programs are suggested as a step towards the solution of the problem.
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"Not surprisingly, the residents of these neighborhoods were black, poor, and under-educated. The average adult in these communities had not completed ninth grade. In most of these neighborhoods, the mothers received Medicaid but the neighborhoods were without convenient medical care. As a result, for the entire county 10% of pregnant women either received no prenatal care or received significantly less than needed, seeing a doctor less than 50% of the number of visits recommended for good maternal care. Not surprisingly, Cincinnati also has an alarmingly high rate of underweight babies, a factor strongly correlated with developmental problems, birth defects and infant mortality (Petrie, 1997)."
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Abelard and Ethics, 2005.
This paper discusses Peter Abelard's beliefs about the moral value of acts and intentions.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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The paper examines how in his Ethics, medieval philosopher Peter Abelard addresses the distinction between ethical evaluations of the deed and the intention. As this essay demonstrates, Abelard's contention that performance of the deed adds nothing to the moral value of the intention, is based upon his centralizing ethical evaluation in the intention of the act and not in the act itself. As is argued, this contention is controversial as it is rooted in Abelard's basis of sin as lying in consent and not in action and as such has profound and unsettling implications for our understanding of ethics into the present day.
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"A Rose for Emily", 2005.
This paper discusses the main character of William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily" in terms of her crazy mental state.
1,470 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper explains that, in his short story "A Rose for Emily", William Faulkner portrays the unsettling realities which lurk beneath the seemingly complacent facades of provincial southern society by showing the reader the dark secret of Emily's homicidal impulses. The author argues that Emily is crazy, even if in the story the townspeople want to defend her from this accusation; even though there is a
certain amount of gossip among the townspeople, they are consistently on her side, as is shown by their support of her relationship with Horace. The paper relates that, in terms of the townspeople and relational mental states, Faulkner seemed to be using the collective town as a sort of narrator.
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"Before we know of her crime, Emily is described by Faulkner as being "dear, inescapable, impervious, tranquil, and perverse." A close reading of the story can reveal the characteristics of Emily as she is
seen by the author as well as other critics in each of these categorizations, and according to her mental state. "Generations of Faulkner devotees are familiar with the tale of the reclusive spinster who, by means of murder and necrophilia, wages a battle to the death
with time and change in the town of Jefferson. Scholars and critics have long agreed that the story unfolds through episodes that reflect the thematic contrast between past and present. By being stuck in the past too much, Emily's mental state is compromised."
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'Madame Bovary', 2006.
A review of Gustave Flaubert's novel, "Madame Bovary".
1,521 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the book 'Madame Bovary' by Gustave Flaubert. The paper reports that this novel so scandalized the moral fiber of public prosecutors of the time, that a court suit was brought against it. According to the paper, while the book narrates intense desire and pursuit for wealth, romance and social status, it also exposes the unstable and unsettling place of women in society during time period of the book, which ultimately puts an end to Madam Bovary's intense pursuit and wild indiscretions.
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"Her third opportunity is Rodolphe Boulanger, a wealthy landowner to whom Emma is only one in a string of mistresses. He is calculating, selfish and manipulative. He designs the seduction of Emma with strategic precision, runs an affair with her and leaves her when he gets bored of her romantic fancies and emotional demands. He represents the fulfillment of the rest of her intense dreams of wealth and class. She has the body and sensual means for it for a while, but her misplaced romantic ideals and demands do not fit the designs of Rodolphe, especially when she becomes indiscreet. Her beauty and the risks and excitement of adultery make her desirable to Rodolphe to feed his ego, but not her desires and personal requirements. Like Leon, Rodolphe has the options, which Emma does not have in a society, which puts women at a disadvantage and at the pleasure of men."
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Contemporary Hunter-Gatherers, 2008.
A study of contemporary hunter-gatherers and its implications for the study of hominid ancestors, the ancient Australopithecus.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper looks at the predominantly vegetarian diets of both the early australopithecines and the present-day peoples of the Australian "out-back" and the African Kalahari. The paper also points out some of the unsettling racial dynamics, which have complicated scholarly investigations into what the comparative diets of these groups say about them and about their position relative to other branches of the human family. The paper then explores the group/social organization, the division of labor within Australopithecine camps and how and to what extent the ancient Australopithecines were food foragers and meat scavengers. The author of the paper relates that, in all of these instances, brief comparisons are drawn between the behavior and characteristics of the ancient Australopethecus and those of modern-day hunter-gatherers. The paper concludes that the similarities between the early hominids and today's aboriginal tribes suggest that we can learn much about the behavior and evolution of the former by studying the latter.
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"For their part, it does seem as though the contemporary aboriginal peoples of Australia and the Kalahari of Namibia and Botswana - the two groups that offer the most by way of comparison to the ancient Australopithecus - are not especially enamored with scavenging, either, mostly because meat is not a vital staple of their everyday diet. To wit, The San speakers of the Kalahari have always had a preference for nuts, vegetables and for plant roots - although meat was (and ostensibly still remains) desirable as something of a luxury item."
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Racism and YouTube, 2008.
An analysis of the occurrence of racist remarks on comments boards of videos on the video sharing site, YouTube.
1,394 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper discusses racism with relation to the video sharing site, YouTube. It describes the principle and growth of the site. The paper then discusses the fact that the comment boards of popular videos can contain insults, threats, profanity and, to a large and unsettling extent, racism. The paper defines racist comments and then discusses how this phenomenon can occur.
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"When a user joins YouTube, he or she must agree to the site's Terms of Service. According to these terms, "You further understand and acknowledge that you may be exposed to user submissions that are inaccurate, offensive, indecent, or objectionable, and you agree to waive, and hereby do waive, any legal or equitable rights or remedies you have or may have against YouTube." Though the phrase "may be" might more accurately read "will," this phrase captures both the strength and the potential failings of user-generated content. YouTube provides a freedom that, like all freedoms, is prone to abuse. The proliferation of racism on YouTube is both abhorrent and disheartening, but suggests a need for debate that currently is not or cannot be met by corporate media. While You Tube allows racism to reach a public audience, pushing racist sentiments out in the open simultaneously makes them vulnerable. Critically, the format of YouTube allows these sentiments to be criticized, debated, and ultimately debunked."
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Chaos Theory, Complexity Theory and Health Services, 2005.
A discussion on "In Commentary: The Potential of Chaos Theory and Complexity Theory for Health Services Management", by Margaret Arndt and Barbara Bigelow.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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This paper examines Margaret Arndt and Barbara Bigelow's book which discusses the relevance and potential of the chaos and complexity theories in terms of improving health services management in the United States. It highlights that reevaluating professional knowledge and assumptions in a field as complex as health care can be unsettling, but it can also invigorating.
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"In "Commentary: The Potential of Chaos Theory and Complexity Theory for Health Services Management", Margaret Arndt and Barbara Bigelow examine the relevance and potential of these theories in terms of improving health services management in the United States. They emphasize that reevaluating professional knowledge and assumptions in a field as complex as health care can be unsettling, but it can also invigorating. Because of the potential benefits of such an approach, Arndt and Bigelow (2000) argue in their article that applying chaos theory and complexity theory to health services management is worthy of pursuit, despite potential controversy or disputes regarding the validity of this approach. Since America's health care system is plagued by inherent complexity and chaos, applying ..."
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Money Laundering and Terrorism, 2006.
A discussion on the changes in money laundering policies from 1990 to 2003, with an emphasis upon the impact of terrorism.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 10 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper discusses how money laundering policies have altered in recent years. According to this paper, it is the direct result of America's realization that it is no longer invulnerable to terrorist attack. This unsettling state of affairs has forced a re-assessment of how the United States can combat terrorism. One of the primary means, is to cut off the funding that permits terrorism to survive.
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The Color White in Melville's Writing, 2002.
An examination of Herman Melville's use of the color white to convey negative thoughts and emotions: antithetical to common cultural connotations which associate white with such positive concepts as purity and holiness.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper analyzes Melville's innovative manipulation of the color white. The primary concerns include the unsettling effect of a monster "wearing white" and what may have been Melville's attack on racism. Careful attention to syntax, diction and literary style serve as the intellectual support for these ideas.
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"From a very young age, popular media teaches us that we can spot the good guys from a mile away, based solely on their entirely white costumes. This small piece of conventional wisdom presents a serious problem for Moby Dick's readers, as Herman Melville shrouds his title character, the vicious, homicidal whale in the color traditionally reserved for heroes. Without a close reading of the text, the simple fact that the whale is associated with white might be enough to convince the reader that he is in fact the hero of the story. However, this is not the case, as close reading of the text suggests only Moby Dick's fundamental "naturalness" as well as the whale's ability to serve as a metaphor for the color, and, in turn all of those things for which the color itself serves as a metaphor. The effects of Melville's decision to employ the whale in such a way are numerous, spanning from the simple, unnerving juxtaposition of the color's purity with the whale's monstrosity, to a complex, subtle condemnation of racism."
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"Contact" and the God-Concept, 2002.
This paper examines the ways in which the motion picture "Contact" deals with the God-concept.
2,425 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper discusses the context in which the film "Contact's" religious theme surfaces, the pattern of ideas and events that point to the centrality of that theme and the means by which the theme is elaborated over the course of the story. The author believes, even though the film is a science-fiction adventure story, "Contact" can be interpreted as an examination of a human encounter with God as shown in both the resolution of the story line and the attributes of character informing the narrative. This paper explains that the relevance of Paul Tillich's God-concept to "Contact" is the film's use of extraterrestrial life in a modern experience as a proxy for examining the unavoidability of cosmic uncertainty and of the unsettling brush between ordinary experience and the infinite.
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"It would be a mistake to consider "Contact" merely a movie "about" religion-science conflict, though Ellie's attempts to articulate the meaning that her space-wormhole experience (and the space program's millisecond of lost radio contact) had for her put her on the verge of saying that the experience was spiritual. For her near-suggestion that the cosmos may include the hand of God, she is essentially shushed in favor of more focus on facts on one hand and accountability for the apparent failure of a very costly science project on the other. That episode is consistent with Carter's view that contemporary culture does not honor but rather trivializes religion: "one should not try to oversimplify the human mind by making religious conviction a ground for invalidating law". In "Contact", what turns out to be Ellie's discovery of a spiritual (not solely spiritual, but not merely scientific, either) connection to the cosmos is what invalidates, and her testimony before a scientific community that does not admit religion into its discourse, even though an explanation without a spiritual dimension does not cover its meaning for her."
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Industrialism and the Arts, 2002.
A look at the influence of the Industrial Revolution on the arts.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper analyzes the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the arts. The Revolution meant that cities would become industrial centers with larger populations and a growing middle class. Society itself would more complex, less personal, and mechanized - many of its traditional philosophical beliefs became questionable. Architects became pragmatic in developing solutions to the new economy created by industry, while artists, who found themselves with new audiences, became more subjective and abstract in their works, often using formula-breaking techniques to reveal the fragmented and often unsettling emotions which marked this era.
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