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A Study on Japanese Women and Breast Cancer, 2007.
An extensive study on the causes of cancer in Japanese and Japanese-American women.
3,447 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 22 sources, MLA, £ 69.95
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This paper documents a study that has been conducted for the purpose of understanding why the rates of breast cancer differ between Japanese women living in the United States compared to those living in Japan. The examination of risk factors associated with the rapid fluctuation of breast cancer incidence rates in Japanese women in the United States and those in Japan may help to explain differences. The paper offers methodology, data collection and analysis. It also gives a clear conclusion of the findings of the research and recommendations for further research on this topic.
Table of Contents:
Purpose of the study
Methodology
Theoretical Framework
Limitations
Data Collection and Analysis
Quantative Analysis
Summary of Findings
Conclusion
Findings
Recommendations of the Study
Bibliography
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"Meta-analysis begins with estimation of the success rates of treatment and control arms of multiple separate trials through use of a separate 2 X 2 table for each trial. At the point in time that the researcher is convinced that the trials are "sufficiently uniform in design and methods that pooling their results makes clinical sense, a statistical test for homogeneity is used to help decide whether pooling results makes statistical sense." (Gilbert, 2005) After having made the decision that the "studies are sufficiently homogeneous to be combinable, the effect measure has been chosen, and a fixed- or random-effects technique is adopted, the calculations required to perform a meta-analysis are quite simple, usually through use of statistical software."
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DSM-IV Diagnostics, 2007.
This paper offers a case study of a couple and provides a diagnosis for the wife.
2,695 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 57.95
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In this paper, the writer looks at a Mexican American couple who visit a professional regarding the wife's recent suicide attempt. The writer notes that the wife is an attractive, meticulously dressed woman. The writer also points out that she mentions that she attempted to take her life as her only recourse to escape her husband's constant, verbally abusive demands that she lose weight. The writer explains that the husband comments that all he ever asked her when they got married was to stay thin and be faithful. He thinks that she purposely gained weight after their second child, just to spite him. This paper discusses the writer's diagnostic impressions of the wife. Further, the writer offers goals and treatment suggestions for both the wife and family. This paper includes approximately twenty pages of source copies.
From the Paper
"It is important to discuss the symptomology behind each one of these Axis diagnoses, in order to better understand why it is believed that these are the issues and problems that the wife must deal with. The most significant of these, however, are the depression and the post traumatic stress disorder that the wife is dealing with, because these are the problems that must be addressed first and that appear to be the most serious where she is concerned. For the family, however, the Axis IV diagnosis of the wife must be addressed, because the wife is having problems with her social and family network due to the berating and verbal abuse that she is taking from her husband.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can usually be seen as a delayed reaction to some type of traumatic event that usually is psychological in nature. This type of trauma is outside of the normal human experience and can include some type of accident or natural disaster, psychological or physical abuse, terrorism, and war."
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Contemporary Diversity, 2007.
This paper discusses contemporary diversity issues in today's society.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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In this article the writer explores the meaning of the word diversity. The writer explains that diversity refers to differences among culture, race, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation of all people, to name a few. Further, the writer points out that to function in our changing world, it is important to have an understanding and appreciation of diversity. The writer discusses the aspect of diversity in culture, in the workplace and in gender roles. The writer concludes that managing diversity is an organizational process by which human resources are identified, allocated, and expanded in ways that make them more efficient.
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"If one looks back to television shows that were created in the 50s or 60s, one can compare the roles of women then to the roles of women now. Women were portrayed as housewives and mothers. They served the family and took care of the household chores. Rarely, a television show from that era would put a wife into the workforce and if they did, it would be a job such as a secretary.
As times have changed, the majority of men and women tend to meet somewhere in the middle. Men in today's society have began to take on certain domestic duties in the household to enable them to play a larger role in the family. In a recent study most men reported happy to share household responsibilities with their wives."
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Continuous Narrative Art, 2007.
This paper discusses the art technique called continuous narrative in which the same figure appears more than once in a single scene.
3,580 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 71.95
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This paper explains that the Roman aesthetic approach, known as continuous narrative, makes use of a number of images of the same figure within a work, linking different aspects of a story together and evoking meaning while setting events distant in time in the same frame. The author points out that these works are reproduced in a variety of media, including on vases and cups, on huge towers, on walls as friezes or frescoes and on panels to be placed on the wall. The paper relates that an examination of some of the panels found at Pompeii shows some of the ways in which images were linked together to form a narrative, although this narrative would often be less then crystal clear because of the possibility of different interpretations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Continuous Narrative Art
Continuous Narrative at Pompeii
Conclusion
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"Under and slightly to the right of the tree and column, Polyphemus sits on top of an outcropping formed by a steep pile of rocks, on which four white, wooly sheep graze. In the right foreground, at the base of the outcropping, a tall column carries a small statue. The statue is depicted in three-quarters view to the left, facing towards Polyphemus. Although the figure appears to wear a cloak and some sort of headdress, the statue's large, erect phallus allows for a secure identification of the figure as Priapus."
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Edward H. Spicer, 2007.
This paper explores Edward H. Spicer's works that present his theories of culture.
1,632 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 38.95
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The paper examines the theoretical contributions to social science and anthropology made by Edward H. Spicer and the context in which he developed his theories of culture. The paper explains Spicer's concept of culture as the idea that people everywhere behave in accordance with patterns which they have learned in the process of growing up in whatever society they have been part of. The paper looks at his theories of how Yaquis behave. Spicer explains how the Yaquis have managed to maintain their cultural identity despite almost overwhelming pressures to submerge it. The writer considers how Spicer's personal background is what influenced him to develop his theories.
From the Paper
"Spicer's work may at first reading appear to be simplistic, but Spicer has a proven method of instructional narrative well in place; his anthropological expertise is offered in plain-spoken presentation style that is easy for the lay person to digest. In describing his concept of culture, he points out that the slow and "sometimes painful" lessons one learns while growing up with one's own customs and practices have several "important implications.""
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Career Development Among Chinese Women, 2007.
An analysis of the relationship between culture and occupation among Chinese women working in the banking industry in New Zealand.
20,420 words (approx. 81.7 pages), 22 sources, APA, £ 178.95
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This study attempts to investigate career development among Chinese women in the banking sector in New Zealand. It discusses career, not only in terms of the relationship between the organization and occupation, but it also looks beyond to factors such as family and religion. The paper then discusses how culture and religion influence an individual in the way they dress and eat as well as many other customs.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2 - Women and Career Development
Career Theories
Career Planning
Differences Between Men & Women In Career Development
Barriers for Women
Career Development For Non-White Women
Chapter 3 - Minority Women in Careers
African-American Women as Minority
Remuneration Issues for Minority Women
Bi-culturalism
Family and Education Issues
Immigrants in Workforce
Chapter 4 - Chinese Women
Chinese Women In History
First Generation Chinese
Second Generation Chinese
Chinese in New Zealand - Current Situation
Chapter 5 - Banking Industry
Climate in the Banking Industry
Barriers for Women
Current Situation for Women in Banking
Chapter 6 - New Zealand Labor Market
Employment in New Zealand
The Effects of Immigrants
Women in the Labor Force
Other Issues
Chapter 7 - Methodology
Qualitative Research
Face To Face Interview
Participants
Sampling
Reason For Choice Of Method
Advantages and Limitations
Data Analysis
Chapter 8 - Findings
Education
The Predicaments Of Chinese Women In The Banking Industry In New Zealand
Glass Ceiling for Chinese Women
Negative Social Stereotyping
Issues In Future Career Development
Chapter 9 - Conclusion
From the Paper
"The changes in the immigration policy of New Zealand are serving as tools to increase the country's human capital which is necessary for the nation's economic growth and development (Trlin & Henderson, 2000). However, with the increase in New Zealand's number of participants in the labour market, issues regarding the immigration policies have surfaced. Among the problems that trigger issues on immigration policy are the apparent rate of unemployment among the nation's locals as well as the unemployment of some migrants."
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Iraqi Culture and Nursing, 2007.
This paper explores what American nurses in Iraq will face, in terms of culture and healthcare systems.
2,437 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 53.95
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The paper discusses how an American nurse in Iraq must prepare herself for the vast differences in Iraqi and American culture. The paper describes the Iraqi culture and notes that due to its patriarchal society, females are considered subservient to males. The paper depicts the healthcare system where many nurses don't know how to take vital signs or administer medications. Although intelligent and motivated, they lack clinical standards for practice, competency and behavior and they are not respected by the medical staff. The paper discusses what an American nurse in Iraq must be prepared for and concludes that an American nurse going to Iraq will have a wonderful and unique experience.
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"When we hear about Iraq, the first things that come to mind are the Gulf Wars, Saddam Hussein and terrorism. But Iraq is rich in history and culture and is considered as "one of the cradles of civilization" with the Sumerian, Babylonian and Assyrian empires contributing to the growth of Mesopotamia or the core of Modern Iraq. They boast of a culture that is thousands of years old and one can read about historical Iraq in the bible. To an American nurse wanting to go to Iraq, she should prepare herself for the vast difference in Iraqi and American culture. The atmosphere is even more different since it is still undergoing major rehabilitation from being war-torn and ravaged brought about by the latest Gulf War and numerous terrorist attacks. But despite all the turmoil, going to Iraq is a rich and rewarding experience due to the rich culture and tradition inherent in the country."
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Nepal, 2007.
An analysis of the culture and society in Nepal, using a communication perspective.
1,538 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This paper looks into the culture and societies of the country of Nepal. It analyzes the country's cultural and social environment, attempting to lead to an understanding of its basic characteristics, such as geography, demographics and the socio-economic and political structures that it is comprised of. The paper focuses briefly on communication in Nepal and the Nepali language.
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"However, within the Nepalese culture, some groups are also trying to dismantle the discrimination that is the caste system. In a recent study by Liechty (2005), the majority middle class individuals in Nepalese society are gradually trying to re-identify themselves based on their role and productivity in the society, rather than being identified as a member of a particular class or caste. This protest supports the notion of low power distance, in which the only superiority-inferiority dichotomy exists between individuals who provide/produce or do not provide/produce significantly for the society. Thus, one's worth is assessed based on his/her use to the society, not on the tradition of the caste system (i.e., those who were born Brahmin should remain Brahmin despite his/her insignificant contribution to the improvement of Nepalese society)."
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Liberia, 2007.
This paper offers an evaluation of Liberia and the causes of its instability.
2,696 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 35 sources, MLA, £ 57.95
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The paper describes Liberia as a country that is unique in its history and its quest to become a strong independent nation. The paper explains that the country was established in 1847 by freed American slaves and has struggled to become a peaceful and productive nation. The paper conveys the unrest in the country that has existed for many years as a result of civil war. The paper investigates the social, political, economic and security realms in Liberia from 1971-1980 to identify the possible causes of chronic instability since the 1980s. The paper contends that there is a dire need to understand the factors that contribute to war and unrest, since the war has now ended and the nation of Liberia is attempting to develop its stability.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Political Issues in Liberia from 1971-1980
Social Issues
Methodology
Contributions
From the Paper
"Duyvesteyn (2004) explains that Liberia is that oldest state in the Western part of Africa. Although America has had some influence over Liberia, it has never been a colonized country. Significant areas of the country are composed on jungle. In addition the coastal region of the country is composed of swamps, oil palm trees, low bushes and Mangrove trees. The country is also made up of mountain ranges containing iron ore and is inaccessible by motorized vehicle. Liberia has a long rainy season that last from July to December (Duyvesteyn 2004)."
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"The Forest People", 2007.
The paper looks at Colin Turnbull's book, "The Forest People," about the three years he spent living among the Pygmies, or BaMbuti.
890 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 22.95
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The paper discusses Turnbull's book "The Forest People" and describes the culture of the BaMbuti. The paper relates that although the BaMbuti lived in a very remote area of Congo's rain forest, by the time Turnbull arrived for a long stay, modern culture had already begun to affect their way of life. The paper explains that the push to settle the BaMbuti in villages as farmers shook their culture to its core, but they managed to preserve their way of life. The paper concludes that the BaMbuti culture survived because it knew to accept what was good and useful, such as crutches for someone with a bad leg and to quietly reject the rest.
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"Throughout the book, Turnbull describes a trait of the BaMbuti that may have helped them preserve their way of life as well as they had. Although they interacted with other cultures, in particular other non-BaMbuti tribes in the area, they affected the other culture's customs in that other tribe's presence so long as it did not make any important difference to them. But when the issue was an important one, they chose their own customs. Turnbull gives an example of this on p. 43 when telling about a child's death."
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Italy in the Middle Ages, 2007.
A discussion on Italian national identity during the Middle Ages.
1,377 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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The paper describes how, following the Viking invasions of Europe in the 9th and 10th centuries A.D., significant changes were brought about in the political and social organization of Western Europe. In essence, Europeans during this time supported various types of leadership, but only if an effective means of defense could be maintained and controlled, such as in northern Italy with its urban bishops. The paper examines how Italy rose hard against all other Western European countries to become the crowning glory of western art and literature during the Renaissance era.
From the Paper
"As the power of the Lombard courts diminished, the cities which they governed grew more and more independent and during the Hungarian and Saracen invasions, it was the cities of Italy under the leadership of their bishops that became the main centers of resistance. As a result, the Italian kings granted the urban bishops extensive powers and privileges, such as the right to construct walls and fortified towers and to collect tolls and public revenues in order to finance the building of these and other defensive structures. By the early 900's A.D., "the cities of Italy had been granted full exemption from the jurisdiction of the counts which in effect allowed the bishops to seize control of not only the defensive elements but also the revenues and courts of justice" (Wickham 156)."
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Native-American Totem Poles, 2006.
A review of the Native-American Indian totem pole and it's importance to the culture of Native-American Indians.
1,582 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the role of the totem pole in the lives of Native-American Indians. The paper first provides a brief history of the totem pole from the perspective of the British explorer, Captain James Cook and then goes on to discuss the history of the totem pole in Native-American Indian culture. The paper then explains the process of creating a totem pole, listing the meaning behind the various symbols.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Totem Pole Significance
The History of the Totem Pole
Steps to Making a Totem Pole
Totem Pole Symbolism
The Great Seal of the US and the Canadian Coat of Arms
Native-American Indian Oral Tradition
The Haida Totem Pole
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper
" The Native American Indians did not have a written form of their language and totem pole stories and imagery were shared with the owners of the pole and those who they told. The only meanings which are on record are in cases where the owners of the pole left written record, granted interviews or in cases where the story has been transferred from generation to generation in a story. These stories are referred to as the "oral tradition" which is subject to change and become distorted over time.
According to the website of the Manataka American Indian Council: The Native American Indians placed the totem pole at the front entrance of the family's longhouse for honoring the clan's ancestors, to record the clan's standing, rights and accomplishments, in memoriam of a ceremony or spiritual experience and contains the symbolism of the qualities, experience, and exploits of the family clan. (Manataka American Indian Council, 2006)"
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Wounded Knee 1973, 2007.
This paper explores the Wounded Knee incident of 1973 and discusses the actions by the participants and the government during that time.
3,706 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 73.95
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In this article, the writer examines the events leading up to the Wounded Knee incident and recreates the atmosphere that prevailed before the stand off began. The writer notes that during the 71 day siege at Wounded Knee in 1973, Americans were re-introduced to the plight of the American Indians as media coverage brought hour by hour descriptions of the demands made by those who lead the charge. The writer then describes how thousands of Native-Americans joined together to try and force the American government to change some of the basic problems that were prevalent on reservations not only near Wounded Knee but across the nation. The writer concludes that today, Wounded Knee still serves as an example of the undercurrent of anger many Native Americans feel about the way the government has treated them since first taking over this land.
Outline:
Introduction
Leading Up to Wounded Knee
Wounded Knee Begins
The Demands
The End
Conclusion
End Notes
From the Paper
"Before one can begin to fully understand the impact that Wounded Knee had on the nation and the participants one needs to have an understanding on the events and problems that led up to the siege.
While the Native Americans and the supporters of their people had long been angry over the treatment by the American government when it came to their culture, history and daily life there were several events that worked as a catalyst to lead up to the actual siege at Wounded Knee . The snowball of events begin in 1972 when a young native American named Raymond Yellow Thunder was abducted by two ranchers. Raymond Yellow Thunder was a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and had been kidnapped and taken to a dance at an American Legion Hall in Gordon Nebraska. While there participants in his abuse forced him to strip his clothes off and dance naked while audience members threw lit cigarettes beneath his feet to force him to continue dancing."
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Stereotypes and Prejudice, 2007.
A discussion on stereotypes and how they are formed, and whether these prejudices can be controlled.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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The paper describes how stereotypes and prejudice most often occur against groups and/or members of groups that are perceived to be different from other groups. The paper explores various factors, visible and less visible, that contribute, most typically, to prejudices and stereotypes among some groups. The paper examines stereotypes based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual preference, disability, and various other factors.
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"Recent psychology and management research suggests, moreover, that while diverse skills and abilities may in fact enhance group or team performance, demographic diversity (e.g., differences among team or group members in language; cultural; referential; or social background) may in fact detract from it (Knight, Pearce, Smith, Olian , Sims , Smith & Flood, 1999; Jackson, 2003; Hamilton, Nickerson, Jackson, & Owan, May 2004). As this research implies, then, people in work situations feel more comfortable and may also be more productive and gel better as a team when working with others they perceive to be more like themselves."
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