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American History and Politics, 2002.
Looks at events in American History that changed the course of politics, including the Vietnam War and industrialization.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 24.95
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History is filled with events that have both shaped and changed the course of how those events are remembered. Within the modern era, the inclusion of live (or almost live) television on the battle fields and jungles of Vietnam changed how history was presented. The post-Civil War industrialization of the United States also demonstrated an enormous impact upon the nation. World War II gave significant rebirth in the idea of homogeneity - all people vote, dress and think alike.
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Early American Film History, 2008.
An overview of the history of the American film industry from the late 1890s to the 1920s.
1,848 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper discusses how American cinema from 1896 and thereafter really has its roots in Thomas Edison's early inventions relating to film projectors. The paper then takes a look at the development of early film and cinematography throughout the 1880s and 1890s, starting from the invention of the kinetophonograph. It also tracks the history of films beginning with the first motion picture called "Monkeyshines", filmed in 1891, through the building of the first film studio and movie theaters. In addition, the paper discusses how, by the 1920s, American film and cinematography seemed to mature as an industry and how the technology had advanced to such a degree that producers and directors could shift their attention from the technology to the actual making of a film and directing of the storylines.
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"The development of cinema into an art form in its early years is inextricably related to the development and advances associated with the film technology itself. Eventually the dominance of the East coast film companies which had advanced various film projection technologies in tandem with film production such as Edison's own Edison Company and the American Mutoscope Company among others, gave way to film production companies which began to concentrate solely on film production rather than on the technology development as well as film production. This shift in focus from the film projector itself to actual film production began in earnest in the US with the work of Edwin Porter who is known as the father of the story film (Bordwell 57)."
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Poverty and the Labor Movement in American Industrialization, 2005.
Examines social problems and movements during the time of American industrialization (early 1800s).
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, £ 55.95
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This paper focuses on poverty during the labor movement of American industrialization in the early 1800s. It discusses the research which indicates that poverty was in abundance during this era for those in slavery, as well as for women and immigrants. The paper further discusses how society treated these different groups, and how poverty was both forced into their lives, and was a consistent way of life.
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"Early American industrialization found a growing change in the ability of America to manufacture goods. Yet, with this growth workers sought improved labor conditions, increased pay, and an opportunity to achieve a better life. T. S. Ashton addresses this issue in his book, The Industrial Revolution, 1760-1839, in which he contends that without the inventions that created a world of mass production there would have been no reason for the labor movement to begin (76). Ashton also states that those inventions relied on labor to produce goods, and that the labor is what made manufacturers, such as Robert Peel, wealthy - while at the same time ensuring that the bulk of the workers remained poor. This research establishes the issue of poverty within the labor movement, and further expresses that poverty was not confined to one observed group of people."
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American History: Industrialization, 2005.
An examination of American industrialization.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, £ 30.95
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The paper discusses industrialization in the American economy. The paper examines the historical significance and social impact of the time.
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"Industrialization began in the United States through the rise of big business in cities. Industrialization allowed businesses to experience large profits, and cheap labor that began to tremendously affect the social class system in America. As farmers were struggling with high costs and low profits, and as blacks were realizing an end to slavery, there was a significant draw for these individuals to migrate to the large cities in search of employment that would sustain their families. When American white males left for war in the early part of the twentieth century there was a massive need of factories to hire workers to meet product demand. Therefore, immigrants and women joined the workforce in the cities, creating large urban areas that were separated by social standing."
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American Industrialization, 2002.
Examines the impact of American industrialization on the nation, 1860 - 1900.
1,179 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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William Jackson, in his book "A History of the United States Between the Civil War and 1900" notes, "as a result of the Industrial Revolution and the expansion of America westward and beyond, the influence of the corporations continue today and sheds light on an ever-growing domestic travesty". The paper shows that in the decades between 1860 and 1900, the United States underwent numerous social and political changes brought about by the devastating consequences of the Civil War, the great westward expansion beyond the Mississippi River, the development of class structures in American cities and especially the developments that resulted from the Industrial Revolution. The paper shows that all of these together not only altered the entire face of American society but also helped to make the country one of the most important and powerful nations in the western hemisphere.
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"But by the middle of the 19th century, agriculture began to take on a brand-new meaning, for many farmers saw the potential in growing larger crops as surplus or even by specializing in certain cash crops, such as cotton and tobacco, which could be sold at market for high profits. The increasing demand for cotton by the textile mills of Great Britain furthered the need for machinery and brought about a huge demand for new inventions which literally created the rise of the American South as a major exporter of many other cash crops, such as sugar, rice, linen flax and especially hemp for rope fiber, clothing and numerous other dry goods. In the regions of the Northeast, the explosive growth of cities and towns centered around mills created an enormous demand for hogs, cattle, sheep, corn, wheat, wool, butter, milk, cheese, fruits and vegetables and fodder to feed horses, the primary mode of transportation up until the expansion of the railroads into all areas of the country."
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Industrialization and American Art, 1999.
Examines the industrial revolution and its impact on American artists before and after the Civil War. Discusses themes, socioeconomic aspects, style and major artists.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, £ 38.95
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"The industrial revolution took permanent hold in the United States around 1850 and its influence on American art is felt to the present day. But this influence was quite diffuse and ranged from direct responses to the changing nature of American society to the ability of new wealth to support styles of art that took little cognizance of anything as mundane as industry. In the second half of the nineteenth century America was transformed by its rise to immense power and wealth from a middling nation with limited influence to its twentieth-century position as a world leader. In domestic terms the growth of industry signaled the start of great waves of immigration that changed the ethnic makeup of the young country and it heightened the contrast between agrarian and urban economies.
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"The industrial revolution took permanent hold in the United States around 1850 and its influence on American art is felt to the present day. But this influence was quite diffuse and ranged from direct responses to the changing nature of American society to the ability of new wealth to support styles of art that took little cognizance of anything as mundane as industry. In the second half of the nineteenth century America was transformed by its rise to immense power and wealth from a middling nation with limited influence to its twentieth-century position as a world leader. In domestic terms the growth of industry signaled the start of great waves of immigration that changed the ethnic makeup of the young country and it heightened the contrast between agrarian and urban economies that had been a source of conflict since the time of Jefferson. In international terms the ..."
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American Urbanization and Industrialization, 2007.
This paper explores the Progressive Era of the nineteenth century and its effects on American society.
1,257 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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The paper discusses American urbanization and industrialization in the 19th century and looks at changes in labor dynamics, industry and everyday living, urbanization, social movements and socio-political policies. The paper posits that changes in the economic structure of the United States led to socio-political changes that resulted in its becoming one of the first nations that promoted and embodied modernism with the emergence of the 20th century.
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"In the history of the United States as a nation and state, 19th century is marked as a period wherein significant changes and shifts in the society began, occurred and developed to result later into the country's significant role in the process of promoting modernism in the 20th century. There are many catalysts that serve as causes for the rapid urbanization and industrialization of the country; each of these catalysts or causes were significant in contributing to this significant change in American society and history."
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American Industrialization and the Third World, 1992.
Argues that the early American economic model is inappropriate for developing nations.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, £ 27.95
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"This study will explore the question, "Is early American industrialization an appropriate model for developing nations generally?" The thesis of the study will be that such early American industrialization is not an appropriate model for such developing nations.
William Cronon, in Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England, takes a holistic perspective on early American industrialization, and his findings with respect to that early development are decidedly critical. As Cronon puts it, we generally think of the developmental changes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries as the ingredients of the first industrialization of the United States, but in fact there were earlier, colonial changes in development, sociocultural structures, economics, etc., which can be seen as the earliest in ..."
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The Latin American Recording Industry, 2004.
A research paper examining the effect of the Latin American music industry on national culture.
3,100 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 62.95
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The Latin American recording industry has always been a unique industry that blends economics, entertainment, and culture. The majority of its entertainers depict the variety of ethnicity that is part of Latin American culture. This paper investigates the Latin American recording industry, the genres of music and hybrid styles, and the role label companies play in producing and managing the artists. It also looks at how music interacts culturally, politically, and economically, affecting social identity Research in this paper shows that there is a complex relationship between the industry itself and the development of pan-Latin identities, as well as a more intricate relationship between economics and culture. In addition, the research demonstrates that the Latin American recording industry is a powerful medium for creating images among consumers, which impacts the desire to be like their idol. Finally, this paper summarizes the potential changes created by a new business model for the Latin American recording industry.
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"Aside from the confusion between Latin American and Latino music, the U.S. Latino market is undergoing a crucial transformation, perhaps more in taking stock of reality than in reality itself. It is no secret that U.S.Latino music has largely meant the kind of pop associated with Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin and the like, or with so-called tropical music (salsa and kindred genres). New York and Miami are the capitals of this kind of pop and tropical, but when the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) ?the music industry's trade organization ? began dividing Latin music sales by genre in 2000, they discovered the overwhelming sales dominance of the Mexican regional market, which is based in California and the Southwest, particularly Texas, and generates 60 percent of the US$640 million market for Latin music sales."
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American Industrial Revolution, 2004.
An examination of the American Industrial Revolution as compared to the British Industrial Revolution.
1,874 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper begins with a brief comparison of the events that led up to the American Industrial Revolution, parallel to the events in Britain. It then lists major inventions that occurred during the revolution and continues to survey the effects of the Industrial Revolution on American labor. The economic and social implications are also discussed.
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"Countless historical events and cultural impacts have influenced the future of the American culture and society since the period of the Industrial Revolution. Drastic changes were brought to men, transforming their ways of life into convenience and improvement through the advance discoveries of the geniuses of the past and the revolution of diverse industries. Without the era of the industrial revolution, our lifestyles today, in terms of the technology that we currently have, will not be as progressive as they are. Essentially, the industrial revolution had built the history of technology."
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The Latin American Music Industry, 2002.
An analysis of the recent decline of the Latin American music industry with proposal of innovative new solutions to re-infuse the market
1,194 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper assesses the techniques and methodologies that fuel the fire behind a potentially future global leader in the music industry, the Latin American Recording Industry. It evaluates the market considerations that will become increasingly important if the market is to continue to expand successfully. It also proposes solutions to the recent decline in Latin American music sales, following the boom of the nineties.
It presents viable alternatives, solutions and innovations for the Latin American music industry, through a detailed analysis of several market characteristics and considerations, including trends, socioeconomic and ethno-musicological factors.
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"Since the 1990?s however, the Latin American recording industry has witnessed a decline in growth. Sales, which during the nineties accounted for as much as 7% of the world market, now only account for approximately 4%. A large majority of the recent decline is due to changing market considerations and global trends, socioeconomic factors and technological advances. As the Latin American music market moves into the global market, the use of the internet becomes increasingly critical to success. One of the difficulties faced not only by the Latin American Market, but by all music entrepreneurs is the growing threat of piracy, which technology has enabled."
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NAFTA and The American Auto Industry, 2007.
A discussion on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the effects on the American auto industry.
3,920 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 73.95
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This paper reviews NAFTA and its effect on the American auto industry. Specifically the researcher examines various theoretical propositions providing analysis of the effects of NAFTA since implementation. The author's aims and objectives include identifying the costs and benefits associated with NAFTA's implementation, as well as identifying future trends and areas for research growth with respect to NAFTA and the automobile industry. The primary research examined includes how NAFTA impacted the U.S. automobile industry as a whole; whether the overall effects of NAFTA on the U.S. automobile industry have been positive or negative; and what the future of the U.S. automobile industry is, based on research gathered regarding NAFTA since its inception.
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Introduction
Journal Review
Theoretical Discussion of Topic
NAFTA Integration Strategies
Data Analysis
Conclusions
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"Koechlin & Larudee (1992) take an interesting approach reviewing the potential effectives of NAFTA prior to its full inception claiming that the overall costs of NAFTA would likely be too high or negative in nature, postulating that employment would be affected most severely particularly within the U.S. Lastly Globerman & Storer (2005) provide the most recent analysis of free trade and price convergence resulting from NAFTA. The authors adopt economic theory suggesting that liberalization of trade will ultimately result in price convergence. The authors also examine the impacts of convergence on returns to capital and wages, suggesting that multiple explanations exist for the seeming divergence that followed the Canada-U.S. Auto Pact in the early 1960s."
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Mediocrity, the Bane of Mastery in American Industry, 2004.
An examination of why mediocrity is so ingrained in the modern American industrial culture.
13,254 words (approx. 53.0 pages), 30 sources, MLA, £ 172.95
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This paper examines the production challenges faced by American industry today. It explains that, because the majority of American workers do only what is necessary to retain their jobs and would only be willing to do slightly more work for substantially higher compensation, it is apparent that American workers need a different, innovative style or blend of styles in management to bring about profitable employee productivity. For the purpose of this project, the researcher reviews existing literature and conducts empirical research to determine the causes of mediocrity in American industry and recommends a solution to the problem.
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"In the time period from 1970 to 1987, the U.S. share of the domestic market of the telephone manufacturing market went from 99 percent to 25 percent, the American share of the semi-conductor market went from 89 percent to 64 percent, and the American share of the color television market went from 90 percent to 1 percent (Long Ding, 1999). These are all products that were invented by American companies, but markets that the Japanese and other countries have improved upon. Of the 10 most profitable companies in 1970, only three were still in business as of 1999."
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The American Film Industry, 2006.
This paper examines the portrayal of Latinos and Asian Americans in the American film industry during the 1930s-1950s.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, £ 49.95
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The paper portrays how the United States in the twentieth century was characterized by a degree of political and social upheaval, which effected an equivalent response of the mass media to such turmoil. The paper describes how over the period spanning 1930-1960, Americans reeled in response to World War II, flocking to the cinema against a backdrop of major political and economic change, which in turn colored the cultural trends of the period.
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