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Literature Review Regarding Contemporary China, 2008.
A review of the literature regarding reform and thought in contemporary China.
2,964 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 59.95
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This paper analyzes three articles that relate to issues in contemporary China. It specifically examines "Rebuilding the Party's Normative Authority: China's Socialist Spiritual Civilization Campaign. Problems of Post-Communism" by Feng Chen, "Dilemmas of Thought Work in Fin de Siecle China" by D. C. Lynch and "Economic Reform and Ideological Decay: the Decline of Ideology, in Riding the Tiger - the Politics of Economic Reform in Post-Mao China" by Gordon White.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Reform and Ideology
Lynch on 'Thought Work'
Gordon White and Riding the Tiger
Feng Chen
Conclusion
From the Paper
"When studied after Lynch's paper and White's early 1990s summary, Feng Chen's work seem on target. He shows the Party's intellectuals and ideologists inventing work for themselves according to 'human interest' topics such as crime, removing unwholesome influences, bringing on patriotic education for the young - and these do point to some sort of socialist function. Ironically, the CCP is to run the Chinese state whose shifts to capitalism bring social problems and work towards correcting the social problems created. Feng Chen's discussion is effective in the irony of the CCP being unable to make a "normative order" according to socialism when nearly all else it pursues is so geared to capitalism. (41) An alert reader too will see that none of this matters because the Chinese show in different ways that, first and foremost, they want the benefits of capitalism. It seems like the CCP can have its moralizing intellectual and ideological "role" if it wants, because the Chinese want to be employed and have buying power. Also, they see the clear failings of capitalism as pursued by an archaic Party in millions of visibly poor people and the migrant worker population that is mentioned by others as a strong defect of the present system. If a reader follows the Chinese press, he or she can begin to think like an everyday Chinese who does not expect accuracy from the state media, does expect to be given some message of what it means to be a Chinese citizen, how China will be "great" of course, and as Feng Chen added, some instruction to do as the Party suggests. (33)"
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N. Fearn's "Zeno and the Tortoise", 2008.
This paper is a philosophical study that analyzes Zeno's paradox of the tortoise and Achilles as presented in N. Fearn's "Zeno and the Tortoise: How to Think like a Philosopher".
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 26.95
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This philosophical study argues for the relativity of argumentative perspective in Zeno's tortoise and Achilles paradox through reductio ad absurdum as presented in N. Fearn's 2001 book "Zeno and the Tortoise: How to Think like a Philosopher". In essence, Zeno's paradox of the tortoise and Achilles are examined in order to critically analyze the theory of non-existent motion through reductio ad absurdum.
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"In Fearn's analysis of Zeno reductio ad absurdum, there is basis for the necessity for the modern mathematician to deny the need of Zeno's denial of motion, since math can now reduce the segments of points between motion. This provides a reassessment of the validity of motion due to the nature of points ins pace, which act as markers that defy the nature of movement because of eradication of starting and finishing points. If everything can be divisible unto infinity, then the premise of motion is non-existent because time ceases to measure any longer and is reduced to an illogical movement."
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"Treasure Island", 2008.
This paper analyzes the theme of coming of age in the novel "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson.
2,005 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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The paper examines the factors of coming of age in Stevenson's novel, "Treasure Island" by looking at the growth of the protagonist, Jim Hawkins, from youth and into manhood. The paper shows how Jim evolved from an inexperienced and naive young man into a man that learned the realities of treasure hunting and of the hardened and callous dangers on the high seas.
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"The central prospect of a young man embarking on a journey to find a lost treasure with men that are much older is part of Stevenson's coming of age thematic in Treasure Island. After he has discovered the map with his mother about Captain Flint's treasure and presents it to Dr. Livesey and Squire Trelawney, Jim is recruited into a sea expedition that demands his highest sense of courage and bravery in the face of the danger that Long John Silver and his pirating mates represent. After Squire Trelawney mistakenly hires Silver and his men to man their ship, Jim must invariably learn to live with sea hardened men that are at once ruthless in their murderous ways; as they are also determined to mutiny when they are far out at sea."
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"A Streetcar Named Desire", 2008.
A comparison of patriarchal behaviors in the historical period after World War II with those in modern times, as portrayed within the play, "A Streetcar Named Desire," by Tennessee Williams.
806 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 19.95
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This paper analyzes the sexism of patriarchal behaviors that were present in the historical period after World War II. It then compares this how they have changed in modern times, as portrayed within the play, "A Streetcar Named Desire," written by Tennessee Williams. The paper analyzes the roles of both men and women in the play in order to examine patriarchal dominance.
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"A modern woman in the feminist perspective would certainly be offended at Stanley's 'lordly' patriarchal values, which would have the woman only be a servant to his domestic needs. The contrast in this scene with modernity in the roles between men and women would be defined through a feminist construct, enabling women to defy commands and overtly sexist demands that Stanley makes to Stella. In this manner, Stanley becomes the patriarchal figure that would not be tolerated in the 21st century, but within the context of the post World War II era, he is able to incite sexism and machismo in the cultural context of the returning soldiers and their behaviors toward women as objects for their servitude in the home. In this manner, the greatly contrasting choices that feminism brought in the 1970s until modern times has changed the way that women react toward sexist men, providing them with a choice to follow or reject these patriarchal behaviors that Stanley epitomizes in the play."
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A Review of Paulo Coehlo's "The Alchemist", 2008.
An analysis of the benevolence of the characters in Paulo Coehlo's novel, "The Alchemist."
1,133 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper reviews Paulo Coehlo's novel, "The Alchemist" and suggests that it is a story founded upon Christian (and Islamic) values prizing humanity, beneficence and charity. It specifically examines the benevolence and willingness to give that characterizes the people who assist Santiago (the protagonist) on his long journey of self-realization.
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"At the same time, the "Old King," is quite interesting because of the biblical connotations and denotations his character offers. He is, first and foremost, an ancient biblical figure - his real name is Melchizedek, as he tells Santiago (Coehlo, 7) who once brought wine and food to Abraham after the latter had defeated his enemies. He is also viewed by scholars as the progenitor of all priesthood and as the King of Uprightness - or at least he is when he surfaces early in the Old Testament. Lastly, the Old King, Melchizedek, receives a tithe from Abraham even though the latter hardly knows him (Thomas, 403-404). Like Abraham in the Bible, Santiago gives the Old King something; in this case, his time rather than a portion of his riches. Beyond that, Melchizedek blesses Abraham (Thomas, 403) and it may be said that Melchizedek, by reminding Santiago of his duty to fulfill his Personal Legend, blesses him, as well. In the end, Coehlo has given a distinctly biblical connotation to the Quest motif at the heart of the story."
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Representativeness and Availability Heuristics, 2008.
This paper examines the concept of representativeness and availability heuristics.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper looks at representativeness heuristics and at availability heuristics, provide examples of both, and outline how the use of such heuristics often leads to inaccurate conclusions. At the same time, the paper also looks at why it cannot be said that the application of heuristics by human beings immediately makes people "irrational" in some fundamental sense.
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"When taking into account the concept of heuristics and the various limitations the authors delineate, it is actually rather hard to countenance the idea that heuristics generally leads to true conclusions. For one thing, turning momentarily to availability heuristics, even when someone is aware of their basis and makes a conscious effort to correct it, they often over-compensate - and that even rudimentary efforts at over-compensation appears to be relatively rare. For instance, the Nisbett and Ross report that "simple, tempting, availability criteria are used in contexts in which availability and frequency are poorly correlated.""
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A Free Education, 2008.
An argument that higher education should be free.
975 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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The paper refutes the claim that paying for college makes students more responsible; the paper contends that it actually does the opposite by making students into unproductive adults facing huge student loans. The paper further maintains that paying for education gives everyone equal opportunity to find employment they will enjoy and that will support their families.
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""Tom Dillon, 19, a pre-pharmacy major at the University of Connecticut, is carrying $52,000 in student loans. And he's just getting started" (Block). Dillion believes that by the time he gets his doctorate degree in four years that he will owe over $150,000. In a global world, people must have an education to have employment that will allow them to live comfortably. Many people argue that the students should not attend college free because obtaining financial aid is available and students learn values by paying for their education; but is this true? Not only is this not true, the struggle people have in paying student loans makes life difficult for them. Higher education should be free for students as long as the students make passing grades."
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"Winning the War Against Youth Gangs", 2008.
A review of the arguments in and presentation of Valerie Wiener's book, "Winning the War Against Gangs: A Guide for Teens, Families, and Communities."
736 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper discusses and reviews Valerie Wiener's book, "Winning the War Against Gangs: A Guide for Teens, Families, and Communities." The paper discusses Wiener's points and the ways that she presents her points in the book. It discusses the positive and negative aspects of her arguments and the presentation of her points and concludes that the problem of gangs need a better guide.
From the Paper
"Gangs have serious drawbacks. Gangs often require brutal initiation rituals. They often involve young people in crime. They are pushing youngsters into violence. To a young person who feels that he (or she) has nothing and has no place in the world, however, a gang is often attractive compared to the alternative, nihilistic emptiness. Wiener does not yet have the compelling answers that she would like to provide. The teens, families, and communities seeking to deal with the problem of gangs need a better guide."
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Oppression in Works of Foucault, Fanon and Lacan, 2008.
An examination of the different ways that Michel Foucault, Frantz Fanon and Jacques Lacan address oppression in their works.
1,264 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper discusses the theory of oppression and analyzes how it is addressed in fundamentally distinct ways in the writings of Michel Foucault, Frantz Fanon and Jacques Lacan. The paper then explores, in turn, how each thinker develops his respective understanding of the concept. The paper focuses, in particular, upon points of convergence between psychological and political oppression.
From the Paper
"While it may be objected that this is "reading" too much into what was simply an act of rape, Fanon's text makes clear that French colonial power was by no means simple. In fact, the colonial authorities deployed not only torturers but also doctors and psychiatric specialists to subjugate the Algerian people to French power (Fanon 284). The act by the French interrogator of not only raping the woman, and thus satisfying his own anger, but of also stressing that the woman tell her husband is revealing of the complexity of this act for the French."
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Cultural Self-examination through "Davita's Harp", 2008.
A cultural self-examination for a school counselor using the text of Chaim Potok's "Davita's Harp."
3,168 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 62.95
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This paper examines Chaim Potok's, "Davita's Harp." Primarily, the paper discusses how reading the text forced a re-evaluation of how the writer sees other cultures and how it impresses upon her the simple reality that she too is not impervious to prejudice. The paper also provides a personal "cultural self-evaluation" and delineates some vital ideas and guiding principles that the writer hopes will allow her to become a better school counselor.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Valuing Diversity in Multicultural School Counseling
Part One: Cultural Self-evaluation
Part Two: A Look At Chaim Potok's Davita's Harp And Its Relationship To My Own Evolving Multiculturalism
Part Three: Assumptions, Values and Biases
Part Four: Responses
Part Five: Concluding Thoughts
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"More than that, the work surprised me with its deeply touching and compassionate approach to the human condition as a whole. I knew from my own research that Chaim Potok was born in 1929 in New York City ("Chaim Potok: Novelist, Philosopher, Historian," section 1) and thus would have been in his pre-teens and early adolescence when the Second World War was showing in gruesome detail the horrific depths to which the human soul could plummet. In spite of that, Potok's work has a certain buoyancy and hopefulness about it, to say nothing of a certain earnest striving after something better, that makes you as a reader "pull" for Davita - even if you are not Jewish and have enjoyed precious little contact with the Jewish people ("Davita's Harp Study Guide: Themes and Characters," 2006)."
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The Bush Doctrine and Iraq, 2008.
This paper contends that the Bush Administration misled Congress and the American people in order to launch a preemptive war against Iraq.
2,137 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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The paper discusses the Bush doctrine of preemptive war and its manifestation in the Iraq War. The paper provides evidence that the Bush Administration provided fraudulent justifications and employed a mass media disinformation campaign in order to gain support for the war in Iraq. The paper highlights the failure of this invasion and emphasizes that this was aggression disguised as self defense.
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"Analyzing the Bush doctrine as it relates to the war in Iraq requires examining the covert motivations of the Bush Administration while applying a credibility test to the "evidence" it offered to justify military intervention in Iraq. As Pitt and Ritter (2002) warned, once this "evidence" is dissected and compared to actual conditions in Iraq before the invasion, it is clear that Bush Administration "evidence" was systematically exaggerated, contrived, and concocted, and then peddled through the mass media to build a fraudulent case for war against Iraq."
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Gustave Flaubert's "A Simple Heart", 2008.
This paper examines the theme of altruism in Gustave Flaubert's short story "A Simple Heart".
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This literary study analyzes the short story "A Simple Heart" by Gustave Flaubert. The paper explains that, by providing an analysis of the intellectual, emotional and character-based reactions of the protagonist Felicity's character, one can realize the depth of Flaubert's desire to present the altruistic nature of human relationships. The author points out that Flaubert projects an emotional, yet intellectually illogical character that is too altruistic to be considered non-fiction. The paper relates that Flaubert provides the tragic emotion of selflessness in a concise manner, as Felicity soon learns that her lover Theodore, had married a rich woman to avoid being conscripted into the army. The author underscores that Felicity's behaviors are far more fictional than non-fictional.
From the Paper
"On a personal level, I have also experienced rejection of this type. I can certainly relate to feeling rejected by a person that is acting selfishly. This is an important part of the story, as Felicity simply goes on to another part of her life as a person that is constantly being used by deviant persons for their own self-interests. In this manner, I cannot relate to Felicity, since I would have learned to be more wary of trusting others that may potentially cause harm."
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Stereotypes in "Uncle Tom's Cabin", 2008.
A look at the recent criticism leveled at Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin", regarding the book's stereotypical portrayal of African-Americans
1,222 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper examines some of the stereotypes found in "Uncle Tom's Cabin", with particular focus on the main character of Uncle Tom. The paper argues that the character of Uncle Tom is represented as a stereotype of an old, suffering and obedient servant, faithful to his white masters no matter what, but that there is also a philosophy of resistance in the passivity that he exudes. Furthermore, this paper argues that it is in the depiction of African-American women that many stereotypes can be found. Finally, this paper attempts to answer the following question: do the negative aspects of this novel outweigh its moral message?
From the Paper
"Uncle Tom's Cabin actually consists of two stories told in parallel. It begins with a financial crisis of the Shelby family whom are forced to sell some of their slaves. Eliza, the slave who is a maid in the house overhears this plan, which includes the sale of her child, and escapes with her husband and young son. We follow their long and dangerous escape route that eventually leads them to Canada. Uncle Tom, although he has a family on the plantation, does actually get sold to a family in New Orleans. He is very pious and accepting and soon becomes very faithful to his new owner much like he was to the one who sold him. The family is eventually won over by Uncle Tom and his calm, assuming manner, that both the father and the daughter become ardent supporters of abolishment. "
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Spirituality in Paintings by Wassily Kandinsky, 2008.
An analysis of Wassily Kandinsy's text, "Concerning the Spiritual in Art" and his paintings.
3,619 words (approx. 14.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 68.95
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This paper discusses the spiritual foundation for the artistic and spiritual ideology of Wassily Kandinsky. It then provides a textual and analytical critique of his paintings and examines his written work, "Concerning the Spiritual in Art,". The paper also discusses the geometric symbolism that would inevitably become part of his own painting process.
From the Paper
"The musical foundation for spiritual painting is also revealed by Kandinsky, as he further defines the nature of a higher power through the discourse of time, color, and form. Kandinsky understands this overall or macrocosmic view of painting, which defines the need for an understanding of music to determine the nature of metaphysical properties in his compositions. In Composition VII, the idea of a triangular ascension of form is directly related the movement of the objects in the painting revolving around the central oval shape."
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