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The Growing Hispanic Population in the United States, 2001.
This paper studies the phenomenon of the ever growing Hispanic population in the United States.
1,760 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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This paper looks at the underlying trends of each population growth factor separately, particularly the immigration factor. It includes several graphs and in-depth data of the population in the United States as a whole as well as divided into sectors. It gives an historical overview of the Hispanic immigration from its origin until the present day. Finally, it concludes that the Hispanic population will continue to grow rapidly into the largest minority group due to their immigration and birth rate.
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"Researchers in demographics have persistently foretold that the rapidly growing Hispanic population would inevitably develop into the leading minority group in the United States. Updated data released from the 2000 census reveal that this belief is fast approaching actualisation. The data indicates that America?s Hispanic population grew by 58% during the 1990s, putting Hispanics practically equal with African Americans as the country?s biggest minority group. Most demographers predicted that the Hispanic population would equal or exceed African Americans by 2005. But that may occur sooner than initially anticipated. (Travierso, Maria. 2001, 1) How has this approaching dominance among minorities occurred and what does this mean to the U.S. population at large?"
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The Hispanic Population in the United States., 2001.
A look at the 2002 census results regarding the U.S. Hispanic population.
1,580 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, £ 36.95
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In this paper the author takes an in-depth look at how the Hispanic population is faring in the United States. The author uses the 2002 census results as a reference point and then moves on to examine the education that Hispanics are receiving. The author concludes by asserting that if Hispanics become involved in the political system, this will help to understand and improve their situation.
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?Thus, the presence of Hispanics in America today pose specific problems to various policymakers, educators and certain identified states. Hispanics generally do not view themselves as victims of discrimination, but their test scores and educational record account for institutionalized failure that adversely affects them.?
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Botanicas in the United States, 2008.
A brief discussion of the purpose and services of botanicas to the Hispanic-American communities in the United States.
846 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper discusses botanicas in the United States. It focuses on how the botanicas function as support systems for Latino immigrant individuals who seek to ameliorate the problems they face in the new world through old-world solutions. The paper briefly describes the different types of items and services offered by the botanicas and discusses who provides these services.
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"The individuals providing the most help in obtaining the products and services associated with botanicas are the trained healers and religious specialists in these shops. Healer s are regarded as the resident experts in this field; they can either serve as the employees or as actual owners of these shops. Healers can either buy the herbs and other assorted products for their clients directly from the shops themselves or send out the clients to do this. The majority of clients who take advantage of the services offered at the botanica are of Latino origin; they also happen to be first-generation immigrants to America. Sometimes non-Latino patrons may also come to regularly frequent these shops, which are wondrous cultural markers in America's major cities."
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Clinical Issues and Interventions with the Elderly Hispanic Population, 2002.
Examines the importance of acknowledging cultural differences when using psychotherapy with aging Hispanic patients.
1,734 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 40.95
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Although the movement is still small, there has been recognition that multicultural factors impact the therapeutic process and that acknowledgment of differing values and perspectives is important in devising interventions that work. This paper looks specifically at the elderly Hispanic population and the kinds of clinical issues and interventions that might be effective with these individuals. The paper discusses types of therapeutic interventions and possible psychotherapy approaches to the elderly Hispanic population.
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"One interesting framework is provided by Breunlin et al. (1992) in relationship to family therapy approaches. They impose a multicultural metaframework on the family systems approach that acknowledges the importance of the sociocultural contexts of families. According to the authors, these create formative values that impact interaction with the therapist, and with the therapist's values. Some of the important elements in their system include gaining an understanding of the cultural transition, historical/generational sequences, immigration and acculturation, economics, education, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, race, and regional background. All of these, according to them, contribute to a specific multicultural context that impacts the therapeutic process in family systems therapy. In order for therapy to be most effective, therapists need to be aware of these factors, and it helps for there to be a cultural fit between the family and the therapist. At a minimum, they recommend assessing the family's multicultural context in planing interventions which take into account its evolving circumstances."
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Elderly Population in the United States, 2001.
Growth of aging population and geographical distribution. Also discusses impact of health problems, elder-care industry, Medicare.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, £ 28.95
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"Because of the significant decline in deaths due to heart disease in the United States, the number of people living to an advanced age has increased considerably. The 1990 census estimated that there were 31.2 elderly individuals in America, comprising 13 percent of the adult population (Crispell and Frey, 1993). Most of the available information about the distribution of the elderly in the United States comes from census data, since this is about the only time such statistics are collected for the nation as a whole.
In the last census for which figures are available (1990), more than one in four individuals over the age of 65 were found to be living by themselves, while more than 50 percent were the head of a household, or married to the head of a household. While the incomes of those aged between 65 and 74 years of age were..."
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The Washington State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2008.
An analysis of the problems associated with the Washington State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WSHCC) and recommendations for the future.
7,865 words (approx. 31.5 pages), 19 sources, MLA, £ 121.95
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This paper discusses the history and evolution of the Washington State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WSHCC). It begins by describing the background of the organization, its stated goals and its achievements. The paper then describes and discusses the Hispanic population in Washington and the Hispanic businesses that are found in the area. It also provides a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) analysis, as well as an analysis of the problems in the WSHCC, and recommendations for the future.
Table of Contents:
Background and History
Project Scope
Hispanic Population
Hispanic Companies
Competitive Analysis
Membership Life Cycle
Membership Acquisition Process
Process Situational Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Solutions Analysis
Merchant Account
Market Recommendations
Marketing Plan
Recommendations
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"Some of the largest Latino businesses have no recognition in the community, Washington State or the United States. Gene Juarez is a business in this category. In the Hispanic 500, large businesses from the state of Washington like Gene Juarez have no recognition in or out of the state. But businesses like Gene Juarez need the recognition and connection to the community. Though Gene was unable to dedicate the time to the chamber recommendations which he thought it deserved, he requested to be kept up to date and remembered in the future. This is clearly an invitation."
"Hispanic, female owned businesses in the State of Washington have a difficult time with business, though they are fast growing as well. The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce recognizes this and has structured events fittingly. What the Bellevue Chamber doesn't have is the Hispanic connection to the rising female businesses. As an edge, the chamber is at the breadth of a completely new market. Raza Mestizas, Buena Vista Travel and Salvadorian Bakery are just three businesses which we surveyed that are owned and operated by females."
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The United States and the United Kingdom, 2004.
This paper discusses the historical and current relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 33.95
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This paper explains that the close ties between the United States and Great Britain are deeply rooted in common language as well as a long-running and deeply connected historical base of strongly tied economic as well as militaristic cooperation that has spanned since the era of World War II. The author points out that the United Kingdom is the United States' largest customer and the United States is the country that invests the largest amount, each year, in the United Kingdom. The paper relates that the commonly held values of democracy and the inherently held beliefs in the freedom of speech, human rights and a similar legal system are the ties that bind the two countries inevitably together.
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Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Background and History
Common Initiatives - Joint Investments
Conclusion
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"The United States was once under British rule and in fact the American Revolution was fought for the purpose of removing the U.S. Colonies from the rule of the British. The American Revolution was fought and independence was won establishing America as an independent and separate nation from Great Britain but only after a grueling war. Great Britain was determined to keep the Colonies under British rule and after an attack on Charleston and lives having been lost the colonists stated their intentions in a document entitled "Declaration of the Causes and Necessities to Take up Arms" and the action to break away from what most considered to be their mother country began. It has been stated in history that most of the colonists identified with the British and that many of the colonists considered themselves to be Britons."
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The United States Latino Population, 2007.
An analysis of the reasons for the under-utilization of services by the U.S. Latino population.
3,413 words (approx. 13.7 pages), 13 sources, APA, £ 68.95
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This work examines the under-utilization of services on the part of the U.S. Hispanic population. The paper examines the literature on the topic and presents the methodology by which the subject has been studied along with case study findings and facts. The researcher concludes by suggesting why the Hispanic population tends to under-utilize services made available to them.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
I. Review Of The Literature
II. Quantitative Versus Qualitative Research
Methodology
III. Summary
IV. Questionnaire
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"Having reviewed the considerations that must be applied to research and having noted the factors and elements that will be questioned and examined within the conduction of the research it is the opinion of the researcher that the primary method of investigation should be through the qualitative method. In the opinion of this researcher the qualitative methodology will be the optimal approach in seeking the reasons behind the Hispanic population's under-utilization of services available to them. Considerations in the study will be on basis of the fact that in the findings or indeed the realities that exist in the findings are of a holistic nature and furthermore that that researcher and those being researched are not able to be completely separated and that because of the interactive nature of the relationship are in fact inseparable. The qualitative research method leads to asking questions such as what does the Hispanic population know about their own culture that will be discovered through research; (2) What concepts are used by the Latino population in classifying their experiences? (3) What 'folk theory' do Hispanics use to explain their individual experiences? And (4) How can the cultural knowledge of the Hispanic population be translated into a cultural description that will inform the researcher and their colleagues? (Qualitative versus Quantitative, Del Siegel)"
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The United States Almost Un-United For Good, 2002.
This paper presents a look at the history of the Confederate Army and the Confederate States of America.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 44.95
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The author takes us through the beginning and end of the attempt to create its own nation despite the fact that the original US still outdid the Confederate States in population, as well as finances and military power. There were six sources used to complete this paper.
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The United States, the United Kingdom and Iraq, 2004.
A look at the strain put on the special relationship developed between the UK and the US because of the war on Iraq.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, £ 50.95
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This paper looks at how, thus far, the UK and the US have worked together fairly smoothly on the war on terror, but that the war on Iraq has placed severe strain on the special relationship developed between these two countries.
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"This research paper discusses the current state of the special relationship' between the United Kingdom and the United States in the light of the war on terror and the current Iraq war. The special relationship' refers to the close military and diplomatic cooperation that has characterized Anglo-American relations since..."
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Health Care Systems Of United States And The United Kingdom, 2002.
Compares healthcare costs and outcomes.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, £ 33.95
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Compares healthcare costs and outcomes. Underlying structures and principles of healthcare in each country. Social policy. Health care delivery. Advantages & disadvantages of each. Focus on quantitative measures (costs, mortality rates, quality, access to care, public satisfaction). Managed care. Fee-for-service. Primary care. Chart of costs. Table of outcomes.
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"COMPARATIVE HEALTH CARE COSTS & OUTCOMES ? UNITED KINGDOM & UNITED STATES
The structures and the principles underlying the health care systems in the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) are dramatically different. Depending upon one?s perspective on social policy generally and health care delivery more specifically advantages and disadvantages characterize each country?s health care system in relation to that of the other country.
This research compares the costs and outcomes of health care delivery in the UK and the US. The primary focus of this comparison is on quantitative measures. The quantitative measures presented in this research, however, reflect both objective data (e.g., actual costs, mortality rates, and so ..."
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A Growing Population, 2001.
A look at demographic trends of the growing Hispanic population in the United States.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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This paper examines and analyzes demographic trends and indicators of the ever increasing Hispanic community in the United States. The assessment is that the community will be as large as the African-American community in the near future.
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"Researchers in demographics have persistently foretold that the rapidly growing Hispanic population would inevitably develop into the leading minority group in the United States. Updated data released from the 2000 census reveal that this belief is fast approaching actualisation. The data indicates that America?s Hispanic population grew by 58% during the 1990s, putting Hispanics practically equal with African Americans as the country?s biggest minority group. Most demographers predicted that the Hispanic population would equal or exceed African Americans by 2005. But that may occur sooner than initially anticipated. (Travierso, Maria., 2001, 1) How has this approaching dominance among minorities occurred and what does this mean to the U.S. population at large?"
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Hispanic American Diversity, 2008.
This paper looks at Hispanic-American diversity in the United States.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 33.95
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This paper relates that America is today the largest multi-ethnic country, with an impressive number of immigrants from all parts of the world and from all races. The paper also notes that the Latino population living in the United States is now a considerable percentage of the overall population of America. As such, the Hispanics are merely taken as a whole, without proper consideration to the significant differences between the cultural groups. The writer points out that while Mexican Americans, Central and South Americans, Puerto-Rican Americans share certain cultural aspects, they do not form a homogeneous class. Thus, it has been proposed that a pan-ethnic view of the Latino identity will not only discourage real unity among the different groups inside the Hispanic community but will actually promote intra-Latino exclusions and injustices. The writer maintains that each group should thus be considered as having a different identity from the others, according to their nationality.
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"There is thus a perceptible need to distinguish between the different Latino groups as having different identities and different needs.
"There are a few common things that The Latinos in the United States usually live in difficult conditions since they arrive in the country without having sufficient knowledge of English or sufficient working skills. Also, certain prejudices against them may prevent their employment. As Davila shows, in New York for example the minorities were treated all alike in the past, and are sometimes treated like this in the present also. As a native Puerto Rican recounts, there are serious confusions between different cultures which demonstrates that minorities are treated simply as part of the same pot, with no regard for the significant differences between them .."
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Hispanic American Diversity, 2005.
Describes the migration of Hispanic Americans to the United States..
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 25.95
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The history of migration of people from Latin American countries has been a long and difficult one. It is an issue that is still being dealt with today. This paper describes the different groups of Hispanics migrating to the United States, including the Mexicans, Puerto Ricans and Cubans. The paper examines how these different groups have assimilated into American society.
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"Cuban Americans settled in Florida back in 1831. The number of Cubans today is very modest. A census showed 79,000 Cubans live in the U.S. (Schaefer, 2006, P.247) Schaefer stated, "This group has negative reception, as well as modest skills, lack of formal education, and a great deal of difficulty adjusting to their new life in the U.S." (2006, P.248) The issue of communist governments still overshadows attitudes about the relationship with Cuba. (Dahlburg, 2004) As of today, Cubans are doing rather well, with their college rates being twice as high as other Latinos."
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