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Machoism, 2002.
A look at anthropologist, Matthew Gutmann, focusing on his book, "The Meanings of Macho: Being a Man in Mexico City".
1,624 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper discusses the book, "The Meanings of Macho: Being a Man in Mexico City" by anthropologist Matthew Gutmann. The paper presents Gutmann's theory that the stereotype of the Macho Man is merely an image that distorts the truth and renders the society incapable of helping the Mexican society change. The paper provides a chapter by chapter summary and a critical review of the book.
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"Matthew Gutmann is an anthropologist who writes books turning his experiences and knowledge into phrases that teach a lesson that cannot be ignored. As a Professor of Anthropology at Brown University he is familiar with the gender bias inherent in society and it is this gender role that he discusses in his books. Before writing The Meanings of Macho: Being a Man in Mexico City, Gutmann lived for a year in the town of Colonia Santo Domingo. His reason for staying there was that he wanted to experience first hand the community culture and norm so as to understand the social dynamics that created the 'Macho Man'."
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"The Year of the Heroic Guerrilla", 2002.
A review of the book, "The Year of the Heroic Guerrilla: World Revolution and Counterrevolution in 1968" by Robert V. Daniels.
593 words (approx. 2.4 pages), 0 sources, £ 14.95
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This paper discusses the book "The Year of the Heroic Guerrilla: World Revolution and Counterrevolution in 1968" by Robert V. Daniels. The paper includes a personal reaction to the book. World politics of 1968 are analyzed and explained. The paper shows how the author attempts to illustrate the unrest that covered the globe that year, and to explain why it was such a pivotal time in history.
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"Some of the chapters were extremely sympathetic and made me appreciate the freedom we often take for granted her in the United States. In "Prague," for example, it was chilling to watch as the Soviet occupational forces entered the radio station and made them stop broadcasting. We simply know this could not happen in our own country, and so are complacent. Seeing it really happen in modern history is eerie. Sometimes the book made me feel sadness for the oppression of people, and sometimes anger at that same oppression. I was equally angry at the Soviets, and at the Chicago police, and could not truly see much difference in their bullying tactics. As Ribicoff said, "With George McGovern we wouldn't have Gestapo tactics on the streets of Chicago" (Daniels 218)."
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Economic Success of Immigrant Groups to the USA, 2002.
This paper presents an exploration of the major immigrant groups to the USA, looking at which are the most economically successful.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper presents the argument that Jews and Asians are the most likely to enjoy prosperity in the United States, with Hispanics and Africans being somewhat less successful. It looks at Asian entrepreneurship and professionalism, referring to statistics to support its claims. It compares the Asian success with that of the Jews and looks at some of the features of Jewish immigrants that are responsible for their productive role in the U.S. economy. The paper then turns to Hispanic and African immigrants, analyzing these groups? respective economic performance and investigating the reasons for these groups being less successful economically.
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"Those who argue against allowing more immigrants to come to the United States typically do so from one of the following positions: immigrants steal jobs from Americans, they corrupt American culture, they are a drain on the welfare system, they do not assimilate, they drive down property values where they locate, and they contribute little in terms of higher-level skill sets. While I believe that these ideas are far too general to be true across the board, still it is clear that some groups of immigrants do better economically than others. I would like to present the argument that Jews and Asians are the most likely to enjoy prosperity in the United States, with Hispanics and Africans being somewhat less successful."
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Destruction of Rain Forests, 2002.
This paper presents an investigation of the effect that the destruction of rain forests will have on the future.
910 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper examines the importance of rain forests for the ecosystem and elucidates current concerns about its destruction by explaining some of the consequences of destruction. In looking at the causes of the problem, the paper explores the perception that the problems were local and not global, the problem of basic greed and selfishness and political problems. The paper concludes with a discussion of the impact of this destruction on the future of the ecosystem.
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"Within the last few decades mankind has come to the understanding that the world?s resources are not unlimited. The rain forest has been a focus of concern for environmental groups around the world. Years ago society used whatever resources it wanted with little thought to the impact that would have on the future. Today society realizes that the things it does to the environment will have a domino affect across ecology. Things that mankind perpetuates on the rain forest are causing its very destruction and this destruction threatens the future of the ecosystem mankind is so familiar with."
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Latin America Colonization, 2002.
Examining the effects of 16th century European colonization on the populations of Latin America.
636 words (approx. 2.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 15.95
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This paper discusses how the native people of Latin American countries were mistreated and abused by the Spanish and Portuguese conquerers in the 16th century. It looks at how they were treated on social and religious levels and the effect that this treatment had on their own cultures.
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"During the 16th century, Spain and Portugal were known to be the most powerful nations because of their colonial activities. The Europeans during that time were referred to as ?conquistadors? and most of the nations that their colonize or conquer includes New World countries like the Americas and Latin America, as well as countries in the Asian region. One of the most affected nations when European began conquering various nations was the country in Latin America. In the 16th century, Latin America was colonized by the Europeans, almost at the same time the Americas was conquered by the conquistadors."
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Motorcycle Diaries, 2002.
Examining Ernesto Che Guevara's book "The Motorcycle Diaries" and how these tales represented the life he lived.
869 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, £ 21.95
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The paper shows how the author of the book, ?The Motorcycle Diaries? was a famous revolutionary leader of the left wing in Cuba and one of the supporters of Castro during his revolutionary struggle for government. The writer examines how the book reflex his early life and how this influence the type of leader he became.
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"During the 1950s, he traveled throughout North America on a motorcycle along with one of his friends. This book gives a detailed account of his journey. They explored almost all of the North America on an old fashioned Norton motorcycle. During the journey they faced a lots of hurdles, experienced some memorable moments and went through lots of hassles. As they traveled through different parts of South America, they met a wide range of people belonging to considerably different cultures and having significantly different attitudes. A couple of years after this wonderful journey, Ernesto Che Guevara became actively involved in the Cuban revolution and soon emerged as a left wing militant. He was always in a habit of writing down the major events of everyday in a diary. ?The Motorcycle Diaries? is in fact a collection from his diaries that he wrote during his journey on the motorcycle. This book is a good source of information about the South American environment."
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African Americans and Native Africans, 2002.
A comparison of the different sub-cultures of the African American minority group in the United States.
2,370 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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This paper discusses the history and culture of the recent immigrants to the United States from Africa and the Caribbean. It details how these immigrants are labeled as "African Americans" and lumped into the same sub-culture as the veteran African American population of the United States since the slave-trade. These two population groups are compared for their manners, cultures and social norms. A history of African immigration to America is provided.
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"The African Americans, or Black Americans as they are called, are the largest minority group in the United States, after the Hispanic Americans. This is a racial group whose ancestry is believed to be from the sub-Saharan Africa. However, there are some African Americans who claim to have their roots from the European immigrants, Native American or the Asians. In general the African American populations is usually referred to as Negroes, blacks and Afro-Americans. "
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An Analysis of Poverty in Panama City, Panama, 2002.
A discussion of poverty in urban areas in general, using Panama City as a case study.
1,605 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper examines the issue of poverty in cities following recent mass urbanization. It uses Panama City as an example and looks at the social ramifications of poverty, its effects on the wider population of the city and what the authorities are doing to prevent its spread. The issues of crime, drugs, prostitution and child abuse are discussed.
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"Just like other capitals and major cities in Latin America and other developing countries, Panama City is the destination for urbanization from the surrounding areas. Forming new communities and enlarging suburban areas, the urban people have added burden to the city sustainable area and deteriorate the whole condition with more social problems as the effect of the urbanization. The poverty level increases as indicated by the number of unemployment, low wages, job cuts, inability to adapt to the fare hike, increasing number of street children from time to time, and the rising social riots and demonstration fashion as well as the crime rate. There is an unbalanced condition caused by social gap, excessive urbanization, poor city planning, corruption, and deteriorating environmental support on the Panama Canal that possibly had caused the poverty."
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Race, Ethnicity and Identity, 2002.
A discussion of the role of race, gender and ethnicity on the development of personality as seen in three novels.
1,435 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, £ 32.95
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This paper examines the influence of race, gender and ethnicity on personality development through a review of three novels, "House of Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros, "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina Garcia and "How Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent" by Julia Alvarez. It explores the problems that immigrant families encounter when they move to the United States as portrayed in these stories.
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"Race, ethnicity, immigration and their impact on one?s personality are serious subjects which need to be studied carefully in order to understand why they cast such profound influence on human beings and their sense of self. In the three books namely, ?House of Mango Street?, ?Dreaming in Cuban? and ?How Garcia girls lost their accent?, the authors give us unique insights into the subjects of race, discrimination and identity crisis and the role they play in the evolution of one?s personality and character. The most important and by far the wisest approach towards these subjects was adopted by Sandra Cisneros, the writer of House on Mango Street. This is because while the other two writers deal with causes of immigration and the disturbing aspects of immigration, Cisneros focuses mainly on the internal conflict, dream and hopes of those who move from poor countries to the land of opportunity. It is very important to understand that all three have given a fictional touch to their own life stories since they all migrated to the United States with their families when conditions in their native countries appeared unfavorable."
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An Overview of the Republic of Costa Rica, 2002.
An in-depth look at the country considered a success story for achieving a relatively high standard of living while remaining a largely agricultural society.
3,725 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 7 sources, £ 71.95
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This paper presents an analysis of Costa Rica. Beginning with a demographic overview, it continues on to examine the economy, dependent on tourism, agriculture and electronic exports. Standard of living, transportation, government, immigration, labor, and urbanization are also considered in this analysis.
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"The Republic of Costa Rica in Central America lies between Nicaragua and Panama and has the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean on its borders. Its total area is 51,100 square kilometers where 50,660 square kilometers are land. It is considered a success story for achieving a relatively high standard of living within the last two decades, although remaining a largely agricultural society. (The CIA World Factbook 2001)
This year, Costa Rica?s population is estimated to be only 3,834,934 at an average yearly natural increase of only 1.6%; a birth rate of 19.8 per thousand and an infant mortality rate of 10.9 per thousand. Its population density is 194 per square mile and net migration rate is .53 per thousand, as of 2001 (The Learning Network 2002) San Jose is its capital."
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Nicaragua, 2002.
A look at the history of this country with focus on U.S. foreign policy towards it during Reagan's period.
1,960 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper examines President Ronald Reagan's foreign policy and how he began a program of destabilization in Nicaragua, serving the 'Contra' guerrilla forces in Honduras and Costa Rica and mounting an economic boycott. The history of Nicaragua is presented and how this ongoing foreign policy of destabilization is taking its toll on the country economically, socially and politically.
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"From the 16th century, Nicaragua was ruled by Spain. On 15 September 1821, the country became independent from Spain. US troops were call into the country in 1912, but remove in 1933, following a six-year guerrilla struggle to evict them, led by Augusto C?sar Sandino. The role of the US forces was taken up by the National Guard, led by General Anastasio Somoza Garcia, who detained power in 1935 and whose family ruled Nicaragua in an increasingly brutal, despotic and corrupt manner until 1979. After a 17-year guerrilla war, the last Somoza was defeat by the Frente Sandinista de Liberaci?n Nacional (FSLN). The 'Sandinistas' established a Junta of National Reconstruction, and began a program of agrarian reform, nationalization of industry, and massive health and literacy schemes."
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The Cuban Missile Crisis, 2002.
A study of the events surrounding the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
720 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 17.95
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The paper discusses the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 which is widely regarded as the most dangerous moment of the Cold War. The paper shows that the successful resolution of the crisis led to an immediate improvement in relationship between the superpowers, and focused the world?s attention on the issues surrounding nuclear capability and deterrence, as well as led to the development of a new method of ?crisis management? known as brinkmanship - a diplomatic theory, which involves using the threat of war in order to coerce an opponent into backing down.
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"In a wider sense, however, the overriding legacy of the crisis was to alert the world to the ever-present, and immediate, threat of nuclear war. This realization led the superpowers, and other nations, to reevaluate their policies of nuclear deterrence in the hope of learning how to avoid such a potentially disastrous situation happening again. The significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis is perhaps best highlighted in the words of President Kennedy?s national security advisor, McGeorge Bundy, who declared that, ?having come so close to the edge we must make it our business not to pass this way again? (462)".
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Rastafarianism, 2002.
A look at the history and influences of the Rastafarian religion.
2,550 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 53.95
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This paper traces the origins and development of the Rastafarian religion, beginning with the spokesman, Marcus Garvey. The contributions of Emperor Haile Selassie are focused upon and the development of the religion in Jamaica is studied. The philosophy behind the religion is explored and its doctrine is laid out. The religion?s colors, symbols and rituals are explained and the external influences on the religion are looked at.
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"However, the Rastafarian movement gained a following and formally began in 1930, after Selassie was crowned and the evident completion of the millennial expectations of Marcus Garvey. Furthermore, one of its early leaders Leonard Howell, who in 1933 was arrested by the Jamaican government for preaching a revolutionary doctrine (The Perennial Dictionary of World Religions, Keith Crim, editor, p. 601), helped formed the theology of the movement. His arrest helped shaped the movement's organizational structure."
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?The Power and the Glory?, 2002.
A review of Graham Greene's ?The Power and the Glory? with an emphasis on Greene's relationship with the Catholic Church.
2,980 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 60.95
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"The Power and the Glory" depicts a period in history when the Mexican government sought to distance itself from and even eliminate altogether the influence of the Catholic Church in Mexico. This paper discusses Greene's standing with the Catholic Church from being known as the "Catholic novelist" to his depiction of his main character in the story - a fallen, alcoholic priest, the father of a child .
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"Graham Greene's novel The Power and the Glory (1940) is one of his works that the author himself identified as a Catholic story, and it is clearly concerned with issues of Catholicism in both theory and practice. The novel is set in Mexico in the 1930s at a time when the Church was in conflict with the political powers in Mexico. Greene gives his story an allegorical structure, with the two opposing forces represented by the Whiskey Priest and the Lieutenant of Police, neither of whom is ever named beyond this identification with their jobs and roles in life. The metaphorical framework for the novel evokes images of death, leading ultimately to the death of the priest but also suggesting the death of a corrupt religious order."
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