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The Great Mosque in Cordoba, Spain, 2002.
A look at the architecture and the cultural importance of the Great Mosque in Cordoba, Spain.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, £ 50.95
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This paper will discuss the Great Mosque of Cordoba, Spain. The Mosque will be described in detail in an architectural sense and will then be evaluated on its importance to Spain in a historical sense to understand the level of pride the people of this country take in this monument to their culture. Also discussed will be the influence of this mosque on architecture in the region and how this building can be differentiated from other religious structures, such a churches and other mosques that are in the area. 8
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The Great Mosque of Samarra, 2002.
This paper describes the Great Mosque of Samara (in present-day Iraq) on the Tigris River, which is the largest mosque in the Islamic world.
1,080 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper explains that despite the Koran's strictures against sumptuousness and grandeur, the mosques are built with opulence and splendor. The author points out that early Islamic art offers a striking contrast to Christian art and architecture by the avoidance of religious symbolism found in Christian churches and art. The paper relates an additional feature of the Great Mosque at Samarra: the ziyadas, an outer enclosure or extension common to early Islamic mosques which surrounds the structure on the north, east and west sides but not on the qiblah wall (the wall in the direction of Mecca which Muslims face in prayer).
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"On the north side of the Great Mosque stands a single, large minaret, a lofty tower surrounded by one or more projecting balconies from which the summons to prayer is cried by the muezzin. Yet with this particular minaret, the builders decided to shape it in the form of a ziggurat, a stepped, truncated pyramid based on Assyrian architecture reminiscent of ancient Mesopotamia. But the minaret at Samarra was most probably inspired by a certain kind of spiral tower of unknown purpose found in Sassanid, a dynasty of the Persian kings of the third to the seventh centuries in present-day Iran."
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The Shah Faisal Mosque.
This paper describes in detail the author's visit to Shah Faisal mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, and discusses Muslim prayer.
2,110 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 47.95
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This paper explains that, in the Shah Faisal Mosque (or Masjid), one of the most beautiful mosques in the world, the Qiblah wall is very beautifully decorated with glazed tiles. The dome of the mosque has a huge golden crescent on it, the grand chandelier is spellbinding, and beautiful reflection pools add to the beauty of the mosque. The author reports that he was surprised to see that there are not any seats in the mosque, which is very distinct from a church. All Muslims sit on the floor, using a prayer mat, and are treated as equals in the mosque and in prayer. The paper reports that no one talked during the prayers because, during prayers, they are supposed to be facing God and praying to Him; no one made any prayer movements before the Imam finished his.
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"There is a wall inside the mosque called the Qiblah. This is where the wall faces the city of Makkah. All mosques have the Qiblah. It lets people know that they are standing in the right direction to pray to God. I also found out that the minaret is a symbol of olden times. They were made so that people could hear the call of prayers called the azaan. There is a crescent moon on the dome, which indicates the direction of Makkah."
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Architecture of the Mosque, 2003.
Discusses how mosque architecture is representative of the evolution of central tenets of Islam.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, £ 45.95
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Discusses the evolution of Mosque architecture in Fatimid Cairo and early North Africa. Describes the mosque as a place for regular, communal prayers, instruction, and observation of Islamic rituals.
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"The evolution of the architecture of the mosque can be understood as representing the evolution if many of the central tenets of Islam itself, though all mosques (regardless of their location ..."
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Mosque Experience, 2007.
This paper discusses a visit to a mosque and looks at the effects of this experience on the writer.
1,249 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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In this article, the writer describes that the visit to the Islamic Center of Baton Rouge was a fascinating and enlightening experience. The writer explains that, while there, it was possible to learn about some of the practices and history of Islam, and to experience how a mosque can be such a haven for worship and the Islamic community. The writer points out that this visit to the Mosque was an eye-opening experience, during which many new things were learned. The writer concludes that if more people took an interest in exploring the diverse cultures that make up the country, there would be more understanding and possibly less struggles with race, religious differences and gender friction.
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"Literally translated the word Qur'an means "recital." It is written in 114 chapters, or sutras, and contains exactly 6,000 verses. Unlike the Bible, which has been translated into multiple languages for the purpose of worship, the Qur'an is felt to be genuine and hold any authority only in the original language with which the Angel Gabriel recited to Muhammed and Muhammed penned the book, and that is Arabic. Even Muslims who are not Arabic learn, memorize and recite the Qur'an in Arabic.
The Qur'an explicitly states that there are Five Obligations of Islam. These are often referred to as the Five "Pillars" because these are the five elements upon which the whole of Islam is founded."
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Mosque of Baybars, 1993.
A look at the 13th Cent. royal building in Egypt. Examined in terms of the site, material, features, impact on history and role of sultan Baybars. Includes illustrations.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, £ 33.95
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" The Great Mosque of Baybars
The mosque of Baybars is the earliest remaining royal mosque of the Mamluks near Cairo, Egypt. It is situated outside the gates of Fatimid city, which was a suburb of Cairo. This mosque was commissioned by Baybars I, the fourth Mamluk sultan of the Bahrid dynasty. It is the purpose of this paper to describe the building and to place the structure and its creation within a historical context.
Baybars is said to have been born in 1233, one of a group of Turk slaves who were purchased by a sultan, Malik Salih. He became active in military conquests and gained the throne in 1260, apparently after murdering at least two political figures who were obstacles to his ambition.. He reigned for seventeen.."
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"Barrio Chino, Barcelona, Spain, 1933", 2002.
This paper analyzes Henri Cartier-Bresson?s photo, "Barrio Chino, Barcelona, Spain, 1933" in its socio-historical context, revealing how the imagery of the photo relates to its context of Depression-era Spain.
1,270 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper explains that, after returning from Africa in the early Thirties, Cartier-Bresson was influenced by the vivacity of primitivism and tried to find its counterpart in some of the poor neighborhoods of Europe. The author points out that the artist?s choice of camera, the small-format Leica, allowed Cartier-Bresson the freedom to shoot quickly and with minimal camera resetting time (i.e. advancing film, changing film). The paper relates that the rising presence of magazines and photojournalism in the 1930s generously supported Cartier-Bresson financially and allowed him the economic freedom required for him to travel the world taking pictures.
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"The tired, desperate look on the man?s face coupled with the look of shock on the face of the drawing, paint a profound picture of desperation. What seems like merely a ?snapshot? photograph can be deeply analyzed to reveal an insightful comment on the poverty and hopelessness so prevalent during the depression. In an era when most cameras were large, and bulky, it doesn?t seem possible for a photo such as this one to be taken off the cuff and un-posed. But the fact is that Cartier-Bresson?s photos were not posed and the next paragraph will discuss how new camera technology allowed him the freedom to take pictures like this one taken in Spain in 1933."
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Spain, 2002.
A look at the main attractions in Spain.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 11 sources, £ 37.95
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This six-page undergraduate paper discusses Spain. It revolves around the history, culture and traditions of Spain with a special insight into the bullfighting culture of Spain. This paper is most simply put an attempt to let anyone discover the wonder of Spain within these six pages.
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Migration into Southern Spain, 2004.
An examination of the economic and social impact of foreign workers in Spain.
1,126 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper discusses how Spain?s traditional role has always been the exporter of migrants, first to the Americas, and later to Western European countries after World War II. It looks at how, during the 1960s, wealthy retired citizens from Northern Europe began to arrive and how, during the last two decades, Spain has seen a new phenomenon involving large numbers of migrant workers from Europe and peripheral countries who seek work and economic opportunities. It explores how these migrant workers are typically filling the jobs rejected by the natives of Spain and are, therefore, filling a sector of Spain's economy.
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"While much of Costa del Sol is inhabited by wealthy northern Europeans residing in villas, apartments and hotel chains, east of Malaga, the flatlands of Almeria are rich from intensive agriculture, made possible by the large number of immigrants (Simons 2000). In fact, much of the winter fruits and vegetables supplied to Europe come from the more than ten thousand hothouses that have sprung up here (Simons 2000). ?A floating population of perhaps as many as 100,000 laborers, most Moroccan, pick the tomatoes, strawberries and eggplants or move with the seasons to harvest olives and oranges around Andalusia? (Simons 2000). Most have crossed the Mediterranean in rickety boats, (much like those who cross from Cuba to Florida) to make about $25 a day, about four times what they can make at home (Simons 2000)."
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The Kairouan and Djenne Mosques, 2008.
An analysis of the characteristics of the Kairouan and Djenne mosques in Africa.
1,305 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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This paper describes the unique mosques in Kairouan and Djenne, Africa. It begins by discussing the characteristics of the mosque, in general. It then outlines the characteristics of what makes these mosques important to Africa's domestic architecture and compares their designs. Finally, the paper also looks at the African culture that is evident behind their designs.
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"Construction of the current mosque started in 1906 and finished in 1907. The mosque's mud-brick construction leaves it vulnerable to weather and is annually being repaired by senior masons of Djenne. The walls of the mosque range from sixteen inches to twenty-four inches thick. The walls insulate during the day and at night store enough heat to keep the mosque warm. The roof is lined with ceramic pipes to direct the water away from the walls. There are three main towers of the Djenne mosque - each tower is capped with an ostrich egg to symbolize fertility. The materials used for building the Djenne mosque signify the elements found throughout all Islamic architecture. They portray the aesthetics of local materials used by the Djenne peoples for centuries. The qibla of the mosque is dominated by three large box-like minarets. Each box juts out from the main wall and has eighteen buttresses. Each minaret contains a spiral staircase leading to the roof where one can replace the ostrich eggs when needed."
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Spain, Portugal and the Euro, 2006.
This well-researched paper details the economies of both Spain and Portugal while focusing on the impact of the Euro on both of these countries.
3,224 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 65.95
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This paper details the birth of the European Union, or EU, as an intergovernmental organization of European countries, considered the most powerful regional organization at present. The chief activity of the EU covers the establishment and administration of a common single market, which consists of a customs union, a single currency called the Euro, a common agricultural policy and a common fisheries policy. The writer of this paper delves into the economies of both Spain and Portugal while discussing the impact of the Euro on both of these countries. Portugal's economy is based on traditional industries, including textiles, clothing, footwear, cork and wood products, beverage, porcelain and earthenware, glass and glassware. This paper details Portugal's inclusion into the EU as well as its impressive showing in Europe's automotive sector and services, particularly tourism, which has played a significant role in reviving this once depressed economy. After joining the EU, the Spanish government continued with its programs of liberalization, privatization and deregulation of the economy as well as tax reforms. Following its membership in the EU in 1986, Spain experienced strong economic growth and trade expansion, which are clearly described in this paper. This paper also contains relevant statistics and data regarding both countries' economies before and after inclusion into the European Union.
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Introduction
Changes in General Performance and Structural Economy
Portugal
Spain
Impact of the Euro on Portugal and Spain
Expectations
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Poverty reduction is a major goal in Portuguese cooperation, which has yet to be sufficiently addressed. In tackling this goal, Portugal places top priority to education and health. Unfortunately, these allocations do not strictly target the poor and there has not been a focus on prominent sector-wide approaches. As to debt actions, Portugal has made higher payments at $126 million in 1999, which was 35% of the total ODA gross disbursements. The DAC average was only 4%. Most of its actions come from defaults on state guaranteed private export credits and loans. Its ICP's strategic role in coordination likewise remains insufficient in minimizing overlaps of aid programmes by the different ministries and other agencies. Operating tools and useful guidelines still have to be developed and evaluations undertaken in a comprehensive and effective way."
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Spain and the European Union, 2005.
An overview of the reasons why Spain joined the European Union.
4,571 words (approx. 18.3 pages), 14 sources, MLA, £ 84.95
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An overview of the European Union and its functions and aims are presented at the outset of this paper to show why Spain joined the Union and what the criterion were that Spain possessed that the European Union found sufficient enough for it to join. All the member states, including Spain, are now facing better prospects as they are enjoying better economic and regional development in their state. The paper concludes that Spain is better off because it joined the European Union. The European Union in itself has made Europe a strong force to be reckoned with, and as more and more members join in, the European Union will only grow in strength, and the member states will benefit immensely.
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"The Article 151 of the Treaty of the European Union that establishes the European Community as such, states that the capabilities of a community in a cultural atmosphere will be defined and that a certain community would respect the culture and the tradition of other cultures in a way that diversity would be promoted and encouraged. Cultural and community are interrelated in certain ways, and the members of the European Union must remember this. The issue of the incorporation of equal opportunity into the community policies of the European Union is also an important one that has served to exert an influence on the economic and the regional development of Spain."
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Spain and EU Policies, 2006.
This paper examines the macroeconomics of Spain and its trade practices.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 25.95
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The paper discusses how Spain has been one of the European Union's (EU) most ardent supporters in terms of adopting EU membership, the common currency and EU trade agreements and regulations. In 1993, Spain came into in alignment with common EU tariff policies regarding external tariffs on non-EU goods which are usually between 6-8%. The paper explains that this was part of Spain's overall strategy of adopting EU policies and regulations in preparation for the shift over to the common currency, the Euro, in 1999.
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The Industrialization of Spain, 2005.
This paper discusses the history of the industrialization of Spain from the 17th century to today.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper explains that Spain came late to the industrial age; never truly recovering from the stinging 17th century loss of its legendary naval Armada at the hands of the British fleet and, by the 1830s, having lost virtually all its colonies, it became the quintessential "stagnant power," sinking slowly from first to second rate and languishing there for centuries. The author points out that, although a limited industrial infrastructure of roads, railways and manufacturing plants was in place, industrial development lagged far behind that of the United States, France, Germany and Great Britain. The paper relates that none of the dramatic changes from industrialization, which often have proven so disruptive elsewhere, has had much impact on Spain's social fabric because ninety-nine percent of the population remain staunchly Roman Catholic and family life is still deeply rooted and a bedrock of support in times of crisis, thus, Spain refuses to be overwhelmed by the so-called hustle-and-bustle of newly urbanized life.
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Industrialization Then
Industrialization Now
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"Just like everything else seems to have become in the last twenty years or so, industrializing now would surely be much more difficult and complex than it was - even for Spain just four decades ago, though that wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing. For one, things are always more complicated in a democracy than a dictatorship, where one man can have (as Franco did) quick and final say over all exigencies. Assuming Franco's demise and the installation of a gently progressive regime like the one now in power, nowadays worker safety and, in Spain, worker wages and job security, would no doubt be studied and evaluated for any new manufacturing plant, highway or railroad to be built."
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