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The American Education System, 2008.
An examination of the tension between liberalism and democracy in the American education system.
1,548 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper argues that the U.S. education system has dealt with the the tension between liberalism and democracy in the American education system by creating a public school system that embraces as many different cultures as possible via a policy of accommodation. In short, the paper looks at how the American education system earnestly seeks to give private individuals and their families some semblance of choice while pursuing an agenda that satisfies the socialization goals of liberal democracies. The paper then discusses and defines the uneasy relationship between the liberal dimension of political liberalism and the liberal democratic demands of political liberalism and briefly looks at how America has dealt with this schism in general. The paper concludes by exploring the modern-day education system's efforts to privilege tolerance for others in a way that still permits individuals to exercise some autonomy - even if the traditional role of parent has increasingly fallen into the hands of the public school.
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"The relationship between liberalism and democracy is undeniably tense in modern American life and this is especially evident in the United States education system. Meira Levinson writes that the "liberal" dimension of political liberalism seeks to keep as much of the individual citizen's life in the private domain as possible; in short, the objective is to shield people from state interference. Conversely, the aforementioned political liberalism also has a democratic dimension wherein the maintenance of liberal democratic institutions is considered of the utmost importance. Consequently, there is a countervailing insistence that citizens identify with the political community and demonstrate the public virtues of critical reflection, mutual respect, and tolerance (Levinson, 333-334)."
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Globalization and Corporations, 2008.
This paper explores globalization and its effect on multinational corporations.
730 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 15.95
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The paper defines globalization and looks at the problems associated with this phenomenon. The paper then discusses the power of multinational corporations and claims that the current American administration has advanced the interests of these corporations, to the detriment of American interests.
Outline:
Define Globalization
Problems Associated with Globalization
The Constitution and Globalization
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"Globalization is the process going on primarily through the last several decades by which large corporations have integrated markets, production, and distribution across national and regional borders, achieving in the process huge profits and also achieving and exercising control over markets to a degree that has come to overshadow the powers of developing nation-states. Multi-national corporations have achieved integration of markets in that they have managed a very high degree of penetration of consumer and financial markets. They have achieved integration of production in that they have organized systems for carrying on the manufacturing and the intellectual processes for making goods and services. They have achieved integration of distribution through control of transportation systems and the development of protocols for the manipulation of tangible and intangible items of value through various bureaucracies."
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"The Monkey and the Monk": An Allegory, 2008.
An examination of a major theme of social criticism in the abridged novel, "The Monkey and the Monk," based off of the Chinese classic, "The Journey to the West," by Anthony Yu.
1,775 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 34.95
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The author of this paper examines a major theme in the novel, "The Monkey and the Monk": that of the extraordinarily complicated and multi-layered bureaucracy of Chinese imperial society; manifested in the novel in the form of the celestial bureaucracy of Heaven. The essay explores this aspect of the work, with a particular reference to the figure of Sun Wukong or Monkey King.
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"Clearly, this interaction of Monkey King with the Heavenly bureaucracy is depicted as a comic satire of the excessive claims of bureaucratic power. For readers of this story, it may be argued that an implied social criticism of the Chinese imperial bureaucracy would be inescapable. While the Jade Emperor would seem to be the Heavenly parallel to the Chinese Emperor, the fact that the power of even this eminent celestial being seems to be bound by records and accounts implies that the power of the earthly emperor is subject to such restrictions as well."
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International Business Law, 2008.
This paper focuses on the "Libyan Arab Foreign Bank v. Bankers Trust Company" case of 1988.
924 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 19.95
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The paper offers a summary of the "Libyan Arab Foreign Bank v. Bankers Trust Company" case of 1988. The paper then looks at current events of international corporations doing business in the U.S. and their submission to U.S. law. The paper also discusses the role of e-commerce and the legal precedents of the Libyan Bank case.
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"The oil industry is continuing to become largely an international venture, with consolidations of domestic United States operations creating attractive assets for foreign purchase. The recent attempt by the Chinese national oil company to purchase UNOCAL corporation and the Dubai World ports purchase of the company the operated many U.S. ports brought to light a half century old congressional act protecting vital domestic infrastructure. The Defense Production Act of 1950 empowered the President to block the purchase of U.S. companies by foreign corporations if national security is threatened (James & Wall, 2007, n.p.)."
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The Minimum Wage Bill, 2008.
This paper explores the main components of the minimum wage bill that passed in the 110th Congress.
2,867 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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The paper discusses the minimum wage bill that failed to pass in the 109th Congress and then succeeded in the 110th. The paper analyzes the legislative process and examines the components of the revised bill from an economic and political perspective. The paper shows how the MWB highlights how politics requires a thorough integration/balance between equities for workers, businesses and consumers. The paper includes full-color graphs.
Outline:
Introduction
109th Congress: Why Did It Fail?
110th Congress: How Did It Pass?
Fiscal Policy and Politics
Concluding Remarks
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"The minimum wage was first set during the Great Depression, when the United States economy was going through a recession. Since competitive wages based on the laws demand and supply, would be extremely low and lead to a vicious cycle of poverty, it was necessary for the government to set a price floor for wages, so as to guarantee workers a wage rate that would maintain a minimum standard of living. This element of public and economic policy is determined by Congress, and changes to the minimum wage are determined by a legislative process within Congress."
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Terrorist Risk Assessment, 2008.
This paper discusses a risk assessment and counter-measure proposal for the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM).
1,414 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 28.95
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The paper discusses a risk assessment for the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM) and explains that the assessment follows the Department of Homeland Security's Risk Analysis and Management for Critical Asset Protection (RAMCAP) methodology. The paper discusses how the proposal includes the prioritized screening of assets and the characterization of types of terrorist activity resulting in an integrated response mechanism to the threat of terrorism across the State of New Jersey. The paper offers a list of operational principles that the NJOEM should adopt within its organizational structure.
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Abstract
Overview
Asset Characterization & Screening
Threat Characterization
Consequence Analysis
Vulnerability Analysis
Risk Assessment
Risk Management/Counter-Measures
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"The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM) is a multi-bureau section of the State of New Jersey's governmental apparatus. The 3 bureaus that comprise the NJOEM are the Communications Bureau, the Emergency Preparedness Bureau, and the Recovery Bureau and the NJOEM resides within the New Jersey State Police infrastructure (Organization, 2007). While the NJOEM has always existed to respond to emergencies of all types including terrorism, terrorism and terrorist acts have received greater emphasis within the NJOEM following the well-documented events of 9/11. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines terrorism in the following manner: "the unlawful use of force against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in the furtherance of political or social objectives" (Emergency, 2007)."
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Female Indian Presidents, 2008.
An analysis of the many ways in which a female president can potentially symbolize, and surely encourage, female empowerment in India.
2,308 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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This paper looks at a number of issues in Indian society that will perplex even a female head of government. Specifically, time is devoted to looking at the foreign policy issue of immigrant Indian women abuse in America (perpetrated by spouses who are citizens or permanent residents of that country) and why a female leader could surely do no worse than her male predecessors. From there, the paper examines how social justice concerns may finally muscle their way to the forefront of Indian politics. The paper also devotes time to looking at the impetus a female leader might give to political representation initiatives aimed at providing women more seats in the national parliament after generations of marginalization.
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"To start with, a female president can begin pushing for changes that will help address women's issues long ignored by male politicians; needless to say, these changes can also be changes in how India approaches other lands on various issues. For example, many Conditional Residency Status Immigrant Women who marry men classified as United States citizens or as permanent residents of America enjoy what is commonly known as "conditional residency" for 24 months. These women must file a joint application to get their condition lifted 90 days before the 24 month period expires. In the case of women who find themselves trapped in abusive relationships, the spouse almost invariably refuses to participate in a joint application. "
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The Global Economy, 2008.
An examination of the realist theory regarding political systems and how these theories relate to th growth of international organizations.
1,796 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper discusses the relationship between state power and the economy. It looks at how far the realist explanation of political systems goes in addressing the nature of a global political economy. The paper then goes on to discusses the theories that explain the growth of international organizations in the past 25 years and provides examples to support its contentions.
Table of Contents:
The Relationship Between State Power And The Economy
International Organizations Over The Past 25 Years
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"Let us start with free trade organizations, common markets, economic unions and the like. In the case of an agreement like NAFTA, where we start with the United States, Canada and Mexico the operation of the state's (economic) interest can be clearly seen. The United States is the major importer of Canadian goods, resources and raw materials. If Canada does not cooperate with a trade agreement it runs the risk of losing its major client. Certainly, if it does cooperate, it runs other risks, such as a loss of cultural autonomy--the ability to privilege Canadian content in the media, keep news sources Canadian, etc--or an environment where smaller Canadian companies find it difficult to compete with larger US ones. In the end, however, it is the economic interest which prevails, and unavoidably so. The thought process of the government faced with the decision might go something like this: We run the risk of doing damage to Canadian culture and industry, but if we do not go along with this trade agreement, we may irreparably damage the Canadian economy--and it would have no positive impact on Canadian culture or industry if we were to be plunged into a recession or depression, with no market for our goods, therefore we have no choice but to accept it. The government is not, in this case, attempting to uphold a capitalist system it is a part of it--it is just another producer ensuring that it maintains its customers, does not price itself out of the market and does not end the fiscal year in the red."
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The Party System in the United States, 2008.
An examination of party affiliation and the difficulty in adding new parties to the United States government.
793 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 17.95
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This paper discusses party affiliation and how it influences how the government in the United States operates. It also discusses other important influences that exist. The paper then discusses the reasons for the difficulty that exists for a new party to gain power in government because of the two party system that currently exists.
Table of Contents:
Party Affiliation
Difficulty in Adding a New Party
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"There are also some institutional factors, which limit the influence of party affiliation by members of Congress. The President and other party leaders may assist Congressmen in their election, but ultimately members are responsible to their constituents first. They may follow an ideological group or a bi-partisan coalition on an issue if it is what their voters want.
"In recent years there has been a growth in earmarks, the funding of specific projects often targeted to a specific Congressman's district. If distributed by the party these can increase discipline and be used as a way of rewarding loyalty. Also a popular president or former president might campaign on behalf of party loyalists, helping out at re-election time."
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Mother to Child Transmission of AIDS, 2008.
This paper discusses the problem of mother to child transmission of AIDS in Africa and looks at a possible solution.
3,126 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 55.95
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The writer notes that from a humanitarian point of view, as well as from an economic point of view, it would seem appropriate that authorities should endeavour to protect the most innocent of all innocent victims - new born babies. The writer then discusses that the existence of effective drugs offers the possibility of saving literally millions of newborns from the horrible fate of being born with AIDS. Thus, it would seem that curbing mother to child transmission of AIDS (MTCT) with the use of antiretrovirals should be the top priority of governments in sub-Saharan Africa. This would be the most humane and cost-effective way of coping with the AIDS crisis in the medium to long term. Yet this is not the case. This essay seeks to examine the extent to which MTCT is being combated in sub-Saharan Africa, the reasons for this lack of commitment and to come up with suggestions to improve the situation.
Outline:
Background/Rationale:
Objectives
Methodology
Outcomes
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"The last-mentioned factor brings us to another problem that complicates the issue of MTCT in Africa. There is some controversy over the issue of nursing, as some studies have indicated that HIV is not transmitted in this way, while others have suggested that in poverty-stricken communities, the benefits of breast milk outweigh the risks posed by possible MTCT of AIDS. The problem is that - unlike in North America - in sub-Saharan Africa countless numbers of babies die of malnutrition, or from infectious diseases. Breast milk provides some measure of protection from both of these, as it is an ideal source of nutrition, and also passes the mother's antibodies to infants. Thus, it is extremely difficult to know whether to advise HIV positive mothers not to nurse - more harm may be done than good."
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Sexual Harassment on Television, 2008.
This paper discusses the issue of sexual harassment and focuses on NBC's television show "The Office".
1,544 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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In this paper, the writer notes that in 2005 the NBC series "The Office" based an entire episode around the subject of sexual harassment. The writer discusses that although quite funny, the episode entitled "Sexual Harassment" was a glaring example of what is unacceptable behavior in the workplace. The writer then points out that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 made sexual harassment a form of sex discrimination that applies to employers with 15 or more employees. The wriiter also points out that the show is blatantly politically incorrect and was intentionally so in the episode entitled "Sexual Harassment. The writer concludes that the hope is that the incidence of such behavior will be less and less as supervisors and managers are educated on the subject, and as programs are implemented in the workplace to train all employees on the unacceptable practice of sexual harassment.
Outline:
Introduction
Sexual Harassment
"The Office" and "Sexual Harassment"
Dealing with Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Conclusion
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"Stanley looks at Michael in disgust indicating the picture is of his daughter who goes to a catholic girl's school. Because Michael made this sexually oriented statement in front of other employees, this would constitute another form of verbal sexual harassment.
"Even the meeting on sexual harassment does not escape becoming sexual in nature. Darryl, an employee at the meeting points at the monitor where a training video is being shown and indicates he "banged" the girl in the video. Darryl is guilty of telling rumors about a person's personal sexual life and therefore has committed verbal sexual harassment."
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Center for Disease Control, 2008.
This apper analyzes the governmental agency known as the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
1,785 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 34.95
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The paper discusses the Center for Disease Control (CDC), a health related governmental agency which has a governing role in healthcare and in the healthcare industry. The paper looks at how the CDC carries out its duties as a federal agency concerned with mitigating epidemic diseases and in controlling public health factors.
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Abstract
History and Mission
Authority and Operations
Structure
CDC In Action
Impact
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"One of the 13 major operating components of what is now the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Communicable Disease Center officially began operations in a modest building in Atlanta, Georgia. A descendent of the Roosevelt administration's Malaria Control in War Areas (MCWA) agency, the CDC's initial mandate was to win the fight against malarial mosquitoes. With an initial budget of under $10 million, the CDC waged its war against malaria with fewer than 400 employees, millions of gallons of DDT, and a paucity of trucks, sprayers and shovels (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDCweb], 2007)."
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The Student Loan Industry and Discrimination, 2008.
An analysis of the practice of redlining in the student loans industry and the private loan corporations' denial of any wrongdoing.
1,746 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper argues that, despite the adamant denials of student loan companies, the practice of redlining is alive and well in America. The paper then looks at the most pertinent laws and pieces of legislation safeguarding students rights in the area of loans. The paper also looks at some of the evidence recently brought to light which makes it clear that students are penalized unjustly by private loaners. Finally, the paper considers the arguments of private loan corporations that they are being unfairly targeted and it rebuts those claims.
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"Still, while the student loan companies (some of them, at any rate) may be sincere in their conviction that they are merely trying to protect themselves from harm in a tough industry, the fact remains that it is minority students who are being disproportionately affected by all of this. Beyond that, the plaintive cry of the aforementioned companies that they are simply trying to make an honest "buck" falls upon deaf ears when it is considered how eager the corporations have been historically to exploit loopholes in federal legislation allowing them to collect massive subsidies from the government (Fitzgerald, A09). As well, there is mounting evidence that student loan companies have been altogether too eager to foster illicit ties with school officials - something that is borne out when examining a recent Springfield News-Leader article."
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Macroeconomics of Interest Rates, 2008.
This paper examines the issue of interest rates as it relates to the economy.
1,856 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This paper discusses the recent economic reports and events with respect to interest rates and interest rate movements. The current state of the US economy is examined as well as the Federal Reserve handling of monetary and fiscal policy relative to the economy. Of particular importance is the Federal Reserve's strategic shift in policy from accommodative to appropriate. The writer concludes that it can be seen that interest rates are much more than one of many economic devices that the Fed has to influence the economy but is actually one of theprimary methods in which the Fed interacts and influences the direction of economic growth and expansion.
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Abstract
Introduction & Thesis
Overview of Interest Rates
Types of Interest Rates
Impact of Change in Interest Rates
Conclusion
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"Risk structure as it relates to interest rates is essentially the relationship between the interest rates on bonds that have the same term to maturity features. This leads to an active consideration of the default risk which is the chance that a given issuer of a bond may default by not being able to make the interest payments on the bonds at completion of the term or may not be able to meet the face value payment of the bond either. This creates the default risk model which implies that as the risk associated to a bond family increase then interest rates must also increase in order to compensate for the risk premium being incurred. Thus, since corporate bonds are more prone to market failure they typically bear a higher interest rate than government bonds, for example."
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