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American Non-Prosperity, 2007.
An exploration of the 1930s and the 1970s; two decades of relative American non-prosperity.
1,863 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 41.95
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The paper describes how neither the 1930s nor the 1970s brought prosperity to America and Americans, although for different reasons. The essay discusses how both decades, characterized by economic decline and financial hardship for most Americans, impacted average working-class Americans politically and behaviorally. The paper further discusses how various international events, from 1940 to 1970 impacted American prosperity (and its decline in the 1970s). The paper compares and contrasts the political consequences of economic decline and prosperity from the 1930s to the 1960s, with those of the 1970s.
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"Indisputably, the Great Depression, which began with October 29, 1929 stock market crash, also often called "Black Tuesday", and created a need for the subsequent extensive New Deal legislation throughout the 1930's, changed America's public and private sectors, and working-class American citizens' political ideas; personal behavior; and expectations of their government, for the rest of the 20th century and beyond (see "The Great Depression", in Foner, Give Me Liberty, Vol. 2 (Seagull Edition), 2006). First, New Deal legislation and programs of the 1930's substantially altered the existing relationship between working-class American citizens and their government."
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Korean Americans And American Society, 2002.
Discusses the value system of Korean Americans.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, £ 32.95
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Discusses the value system of Korean Americans. Describes the Korean American community as an extension of its tight family structure. Characteizes Korean Americans as hard working with the goal of achieving economic prosperity, thereby upholding the American economic & social system. Refers to the writings of several Korean immigrants dealing with racist attacks; problems from lack of English proficiency. Assimilation. Legacy of L.A> Riots of 1992.
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"The Korean American community is bound by values that are derived from the Confucian ethos. From their perspective, education, hard work and family unity are the pillars of the Korean American community (Abelmann and Lie 163). Based on their Confucian values, Korean Americans tend to place tremendous pressure on their children to succeed academically in school. Living as an extended family, family members are available to help one another in times of strife. They also look up to religious leaders for guidance (Dean 319).
Furthermore, the Korean American community believes in hard work and commitment. For example, the grocer owners featured in these writings all work long hours every day of the week in order to maintain their business. Through their long and arduous hours, the Korean Americans hope to achieve economic prosperity..."
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Hamburgers and Americanism, 2007.
This paper discusses the hamburger as indicative of American growth and prosperity.
1,295 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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The paper relates that there are few other icons that are more connected to the growth of the American dream, its culture and the iconography of this nation, than the hamburger sandwich, known today simply as the burger. The paper explores the hamburger's true origin. The paper discusses how the hamburger and the fast food industry have transformed marketing and even the architecture of the US.
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"Studying the hamburger's true origin has proven difficult, as its popularity growth has been so expansive that the idea's origin likely got thrown out with the paper first used to wrap it for "take out." As the Hamburger today website points out, there are three prevailing claims to the invention of the hamburger, and as it was not a coveted offering and only today are people seeking to ground it in tradition, even in the age of exponential patent growth, it does not have a documented history."
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Fukuyama on Social Capital and Prosperity, 2002.
A review of Fukuyama's "Trust - The Social Virtues and the Creation of Prosperity" with an emphasis on the relationship between social capital and prosperity.
2,275 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 1 source, £ 58.95
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This paper is an analysis on Fukuyama's work titled, "Trust - The Social Virtues and the Creation of Prosperity". The focus of this analysis will be directed toward the goal of understanding why he thinks that those countries with "greater social capital", will have a greater "industrial structure" in order to better able itself to compete in this economy marked by an increased degree of social and cultural integration. It will be argued that social capital essentially involves a 'decrease' in traditional forms of vertical thinking, and in particular, the patriarchal order of family structure on the one hand, and the paternalism which is witnessed in the form of the social or cultural ethos of strong centrist religions on the other hand.
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William E. Leuchtenburg's "The Perils of Prosperity", 2005.
This paper is a book report of William E. Leuchtenburg's "The Perils of Prosperity: 1914-1932".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper explains that William E. Leuchtenburg's "The Perils of Prosperity: 1914-1932" traces the development of the United States through the so-called Roaring Twenties and into the early years of the 1930s. The author points out that this book about the 1920s, describes the economic, political, social and cultural elements that created one of the most "liberal" decades in American history. The paper relates that the book was written in the 1950s during perhaps one of the most moralistic decades in recent American history.
From the Paper
"This book was first published in 1958 as a look back on the infamous 1920s. Interestingly enough, the book was written in the 1950s, during perhaps one of the most moralistic decades in recent American history regarding the 1920s, which is arguably the decade in which morals figured very loosely. Nonetheless, Leuchtenburg makes a strong point of not over-moralizing the circumstances of the 1920s, instead choosing to analyze the decade within the context of the historical forces that had a direct hand in creating the social turbulence of which we are all aware. The intent of Leuchtenburg's text is to examine the "years between America's entrance into World War I and the end of postwar prosperity" (Leuchtenburg v)."
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NAFTA: Does Trade Equal Prosperity?, 2008.
An argument that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has failed to improve the standards of living for North American citizens.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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The paper contends that the 'benefit' of increased trade has failed to usher in a new era of prosperity, of higher incomes, more jobs and better standards of living for all North American citizens. The paper asserts that the assumption that NAFTA would naturally benefit the economy, merely through the activity of an unimpeded and less-restricted market, was ultimately naive. The paper shows how although NAFTA has delivered an increase in trade, wages have not increased, social programs have been cut, working conditions have become worse and employment rates have risen.
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"Much has been said about the positive effects of the North American Free Trade Agreement for all of the countries involved, during the time since its original inception. The benefits to trade have been especially lauded, as have other, perhaps originally unintended effects, such as the increased security of borders between the North American partner countries in a time of concern about terrorism. The agreement has also had its critics, however, in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico--critics who argue that the perceived benefits of NAFTA are far outweighed by its costs. Interestingly, critics in each of the countries involved find arguments to reason that their own country has suffered losses due to NAFTA, when one might expect that the less economically and politically powerful countries, Mexico and, to a lesser extent, Canada, would have suffered all of the negative consequences, while the USA would certainly have seen the benefits. This does not seem to be the case, and it is for this reason that it is not possible to portion out the costs and benefits of NAFTA in an absolute way. "
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Robinson Crusoe: Survival and Prosperity, 2005.
This paper analyzes the book 'Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe and discusses the aspects of survival, prosperity, and divine providence in the work.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, £ 49.95
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This paper is an eight page review of Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. Specifically, the paper looks at the relationship between economic prosperity/survival and divine providence in Defoe's masterwork. As will be evident when reviewing the text, these two themes are, far and away, the most prominent in the narrative and they reflect the social and cultural factors taking place in the world in which they were written.
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"Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe is one of the great works of modern western literature. This paper explores Crusoe's master work by looking at two broad themes that, at first glance, might seem unrelated; to wit, the following paper looks at the theme of economic survival and/or prosperity in Crusoe's work; from there, the paper examines the importance of religion and the function of providence in Defoe's text. Quite simply, this paper argues that Defoe's work is suffused with the notion that material prosperity is very much a product of providence and that, he or she who finds favour in heaven will find riches on earth."
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Dubai's Unprecedented Growth and Prosperity, 2008.
A look at the growth and prosperity that has taken place in Dubai.
2,825 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 58.95
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This paper provides an in-depth look at Dubai, beginning with a description of its physical makeup and population. The paper also describes the businesses that have prospered there and the threats that exist.
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Population Boom and Its Effects
Living Conditions in the MENA Region
Major Environmental Threats
Adverse Political Impact
Effects on the Young and the Old
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"Dubai is the second largest of the seven emirates composing the United Arab Emirates (WWF 2005). It is found in the Southern shore of the Arabian. Dubai has a land area of approximately 3,900 square kilometers. One of the richest of the Gulf States, the Emirate of Dubai has been enjoying unprecedented prosperity and prominence in tending to tourists in search of the sun and five-star hotel service (Airguide Online 2005). It has the most to offer as a tourist destination in comparison to the six severe Emirates. As it is, Dubai's population is projected to increase to 3 million or more than double in 12 years. It is fabulously wealthy and possesses all the essential characteristics of the first world yet altogether different. Its monarchy, which is headed by Abu Dhabi, still strictly controls expatriates, such as in the consumption of alcohol. Expatriates bring in large revenues and knowledge to Dubai and also constitute the largest part of its population. They patronize its beaches, world-class hotels and sports activities. A consequence of its enormous tourism level, oil was predicted to run dry in a few years (Airguide Online)..
One of the things, which keep getting bigger in this Emirate, is the very successful Dubai Duty Free business (Airguide Online 2005). It is now the largest in the world, growing at 32% a year and with sales reaching $500 million and projected to reach $1 billion in 2008. In 2003 alone, 18 million passengers used the Dubai International Airport. This figure was projected to reach 21.5 million and to rise to 60 million by 2010. Dubai has evolved into a pulsating and exciting city. It keeps on adding something new and more exciting list of attractions (Airguide Online)."
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Japanese Prosperity, 2002.
An analysis of the Japanese government and economy.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 36.95
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This six-page graduate paper is in the form of three two-page essays on the Meiji Restoration, Japan's postwar one-party democracy, and the implications of state-run capitalism. The author examines why the Meiji Restoration contributed to the rise of militarism in Japan and the consequences of this development; discusses the implications of one-party democracy in Japan, and analyzes how state-led capitalism helped Japan achieve great economic prosperity by the nineteen-eighties.
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Significant Events in American History, 2008.
Looks at three events, which the author believes are the most significant in American history after 1865: the Reconstruction era, the New Deal, and the War on Terror
1,965 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper describes the Reconstruction era with its racial propositions, the New Deal with its economic repercussions and the War on Terror with its military implications. The author points out that these important historical aspects of racial, economic, and military developments helped to preserve the stability and homogeneity of the American ideology of prosperity and racial integrity after the Civil War. The paper concludes that the events play three distinct roles in why America became a more powerful country in relation to its supremacy in the world.
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"The Emergency Banking Act helped to create a stable banking system that would retrieve (through federal loans and insurance regulations) much of the "hoarded" monies that were taken out of banks after the crash of 1929. The act forced banks to be supervised by the United States Treasury, which had immediately allowed them to reopen under the Federal Reserve System. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) helped to ensure banking depositors that monies would be insured in the case of the banking institutions demise."
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The Acculturation of the Native-American Indian, 2006.
A look at the social and emotional difficulties Native-Americans encounter as a result of their acculturation into American society.
1,432 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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This paper discusses the damage done to the Native-American people as a result of the efforts by the American government to replace the Native-American culture with the dominant white culture. The paper discusses the problems associated with confinement to reservations, limited access to a culturally sensitive educational environment and the unique legal position that Native-American tribes hold. The paper also briefly looks at how the tribal gaming and casino business has helped bring economic prosperity and self-sufficiency to the the Native-American tribes.
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"All individuals, especially during the years from adolescence to early adulthood must come to terms with one's identity and the society in which they live. The process is frequently difficult and complex. For the Native American, especially the youth, it poses greater difficulty and complexity. They often feel pulled in different directions by two different cultures, including one, which has often to fail to accept them. The impact of United States culture and the combination of acculturation, pluralism, frequent segregation has produced results such as disorganized family life, geographic isolation created by remote reservations, educational deficiencies, alcoholism, to name a few."
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American Interest in Eastern Thought, 2002.
A discussion of the modern American exploration of Eastern religions and philosophies.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 55.95
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This paper will argue that Americans' increasing interest in Eastern religion/philosophy - often at the expense of established religions - reflects a deeper transformation in American society during the modern era. As the educational standards and economic prosperity of Americans increased, so too did their dissatisfaction with this same materialism and the institutions (established religions / government) associated with it. When the "baby boom" generation finally assumed a dominant role in American society, their counter-cultural values - living in the moment; personal spirituality, not structured orthodoxy - became mainstream American culture, setting the stage for our renewed engagement with Eastern religion/philosophy in the twenty-first century.
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Discontent and the American Dream, 2002.
Shows the theme of unhappiness in the American dream in two novesl by John Updike "Rabbit, Run" and "Rabbit is Rich".
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 49.95
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This paper will argue that both of these novels are critiques of the "American dream" of suburban prosperity and success. The profound unhappiness of "Rabbit" (Angst)rom - the protagonist's own name signifying his condition - despite his material prosperity and sexual opportunities, is indicative of the hollow nature of the "American dream".
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The New Deal and African-Americans, 2004.
This paper discusses the New Deal, a set of federal policies targeted at welfare relief and economic development during the administration President Franklin Roosevelt, and its effect on African-Americans.
2,085 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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This paper explains that the Roosevelts were promoters of human rights and racial equality; thus, part of the goal of the New Deal was to promote racial equality by creating federal agencies to help ease discrimination against African-Americans and to create economic opportunities for the advancement of black citizens. The author points out that, despite their status as free Americans and the general economic prosperity that occurred in the 1920s, African-Americans were still far from being treated as full citizens; therefore, for many black families in the 1930s, the difficulties spawned by the Great Depression magnified already existing forms of inequitable treatment. The paper concludes that, even though the promises of the New Deal engendered hope in the African-American population, which was desperate for social and political change, studies show that the New Deal fell far short of its goal of promoting racial equality.
Table of Contents
African Americans and the Depression
The Promises of the New Deal
After the New Deal
Conclusion
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"This mass migration, however, led to growing racial tensions in the cities. Unemployed whites felt that they should have first priority for the few factory jobs that were available. Many desperate white workers also began taking jobs as janitors and street sweepers -- positions that were formerly reserved for African Americans. This contributed further to the displacement of African Americans from the paid labor force. Furthermore, while limited financial aid was available, white families had priority for any unemployment assistance."
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