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Immigration and Emigration in Hong Kong, 2002.
A look at the effect of immigration and emigration on Hong Kong's culture.
2,775 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 10 sources, £ 72.95
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This paper looks at Hong Kong's short history and its success as the result of the effect of immigration and emigration on Hong Kong's social and cultural life since WWII.
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Comparison of Articles: Assisted Emigration, 2005.
A comparison of four articles on assisted emigration of Irish emigrants to Upper Canada in 1823 and 1825.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 24.95
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This is a comparison of four articles: Wendy Cameron's "Selecting Peter Robinson's Irish Emigrants"; an excerpt from Helen Cowan's "British Emigration to British North America: The First Hundred Years"; an excerpt from Hugh Johnston's "British Emigration Policy, 1815-1830: Shovelling out Paupers"; and an excerpt from Norman Macdonald's "Canada 1763-1841: Immigration and Settlement: The Administration of the Imperial Land Regulations". It looks at how all of these are reputable authors commenting on the assisted emigration of Irish emigrants to Upper Canada in 1823 and 1825.
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Irish Emigration to Canada, 1815-1870, 2002.
This paper studies the character of Irish immigration from 1815-1870 and presents the kinds of emigrants arriving in Canada during each period: Pre-famine, famine and post-famine period.
3,440 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 15 sources, MLA, £ 68.95
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This paper describes the conditions in Ireland that pushed people to leave for Canada, the pull factors that made British North America so attractive. The author states that the immigration was successful for both Ireland and British North America: Ireland reduced population and Canada received Irish immigration who provided the unskilled labor required to develop the country, a population to protect the colony under any further attacks from the United States and the political and economic influence of the Irish people. The paper states that there were problems such as an overwhelming flood of immigrants in the case of the exodus of 1847, cholera outbreak in Canada in the 1830s and poverty. Annotated bibliography.
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"From 1815 to 1870 approximately 875,000 Irish embarked on ships heading to British North America. Usually immigration had a positive impact for both the homeland and the colonies; for owners of timber ships it solved the problem of sending empty ships westward across the Atlantic, and for Irish landlords it could be used to reduce unnecessary labor on their estates. For most emigrants the effects of moving from their homeland was also positive, because many found employment, land and wealth in Canada that they could not have obtained in Ireland. For the entire century various factors played a part in the experience of emigrating. The class, religion and wealth of the people themselves varied, with the highest classes and wealthiest leaving before the famine, and with the poorest fleeing around mid-century. The factors pushing emigrants from Ireland and pulling themselves towards British North America also changed as the century progressed. For most people the lack of opportunity in Ireland, and the plentiful employment, land, and the chance of improving ones position in society in Canada, were cited as being the main reasons for leaving."
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Immigration from Russia, 2008.
This paper explores immigration to America before and after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
2,670 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 56.95
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The paper explains why and when immigration occurs. The paper discusses how, before the fall of the Soviet Union, it was difficult for people from any of the Soviet republics to emigrate, but with the fall of Communism in 1991, emigration restriction policies were changed and many people emigrated to the United States and other Western countries. The paper then looks at how emigration from Russia, Ukraine and other former Soviet republics has steadily increased since then.
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"Immigration occurs when people in a certain country or region are experiencing political or religious oppression, economic distress, famine, war, or a host of other grave problems that convince them that they have no choice but to leave their native land for a new country and a new life in another land. Over the last two hundred years, more people have immigrated to the United States than any other country, and have often found life so good here that they have contacted family and friends in the old country and have convinced them to come to America as well. More specifically, the United States has witnessed a 40% increase immigration from the Soviet Union since the early 1980's. This serves as an explicit example of the vast cultural and political changes during the fall of the Communist regime in the Soviet Union, and its impact on the immigration."
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The US, Russia and Immigration, 2007.
This paper explores immigration to America before and after the
collapse of the Soviet Union.
2,554 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 54.95
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The paper looks at the fall of communism in the USSR in 1991 when emigration restriction policies were changed and many people could finally emigrate to the United States. The paper discusses the ongoing struggles of Russia, Ukraine and other former Soviet republics to become democratic countries. The paper explains that these lingering uncertainties, combined with pervasive political corruption and economic stagnation, have convinced many over the last few years that emigrating to the United States is their only hope of a better future.
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"Hutchinson (1981) notes that throughout its history, the United States has experienced continuous immigration, for American political freedoms, religious tolerance, economic opportunities, and huge geographical size have combined to draw millions of people from all around the world to our shores, in hopes of building better lives for themselves and their children. Over the years, the pace of immigration has waxed and waned depending upon political, religious, and economic conditions overseas, and has consisted at different times of a wave of immigrants from Northern European countries, then from southern and eastern European countries, and more recently from Asia and the former republics of the Soviet Union."
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Lebanon's Civil War and Emigration, 2005.
A look at how the civil war in Lebanon affected the country's patterns of emigration.
1,794 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 40.95
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This paper examines Lebanese emigration from the perspective of the civil war?s effects on the nation?s population and discusses the nation and its populace in terms of cultural, political, and economic factors.
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"National instability due to adverse conditions brought about by the presence of warring factions is often the cause of mass migration patterns that affect the demographic statistical information regarding the nation?s perceived economic and political stability. In the case of Lebanon, the nation had a governmental system in place before the 1960s that was lauded by international concerns for its stability and functionality in reference to the nation?s diverse population groups. This perspective is contrasted sharply with the years of civil war that wracked the region, particularly during and after the 1970s, when
extra-national interests became involved in domestic policy as both aggressors and supporters."
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Peruvian Immigration, 2005.
A look at why Peruvians emigrate and what determines their country of destination.
1,857 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper provides an overview of recent Peruvian history and politics. It discusses how these factors impact an emigrant's decision about where to relocate. The writer discusses factors which make the United States a popular destination and compares this with other countries of choice.
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Introduction
Political History of Peru
Economic History of Peru
Peruvian Migration to the United States of America
Peruvian Migration to Other Countries
Reasons for Migration from Peru
References
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"Archaeological studies have shown that Peru was inhabited as back as 10,000 BC. The Chavin culture that existed around 900 BC is what we are most familiar with among the earlier cultures and the next culture to develop was the Paracas culture around 300 BC. The subsequent developments in the growth of civilization in Peru culminated with the Incas dominating the scene by 700 AD and ruling over the region till the arrival of the Spaniards in 1531, who proceeded to establish their dominion over the territory by defeating the Incas. The Spaniards did take some to establish their total control as they had to deal with the native revolts that arose. The rule of the Spaniards was marked by two factors, the looting of the Inca gold and wealth and taking them back to Spain and the cruelty that was the hallmark of their rule. Peru remained under Spanish control till 1821, when an uprising of Spanish landowners and their forces defeated the Spanish authorities and became independent. In the twentieth century the Peruvian military has played an important part on the political scene of Peru. Coups have regularly caused interruption civilian elected governments. The last occurrence was in 1968 and the military ruled the country through a succession of military heads of state till 1980 when civilian rule was restored. (Encyclopedia: History of Peru)"
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No Man?s Land, Emigration, and ?Caramelo?, 2002.
A review of the novel, ?Caramelo?, by Sandra Cisneros.
809 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 20.95
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This paper examines the novel, "Caramelo", written by Sandra Cisneros, which portrays the life of Celaya ?Lala? Reyes, who, together with her family, travels from Chicago to Mexico City each summer. The book depicts the stories of Lala?s Mexican-American family of shawl makers. It discusses how the life of Lala is indicative of the life of many immigrants who come to America, especially those of years past, and how many feel as though they are caught ?between here and there?, traveling from their home in America to their native land and back again. It shows how, in the end, Lala, like most emigrants today, comes to terms with her dual existence and accepts the idea that some places, like America, belong to everyone and not to one particular ethnic tradition or identity.
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"The novel also reveals the many conflicts of class and culture, and themes of emigration present for all people not native born in the United States. The scenes described by Lala are reminders of feelings and emotions many children face when entering a new country such as the United States, where it is much more difficult to associate with one cultural tradition or heritage. After emigrating, many children often feel trapped between two different cultures and languages. They face trying to counterbalance the traditions of their homeland with the lack of traditions and excitement in the United States."
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Emigration From Montserrat, 2004.
Discussion the problems caused by the volcanic eruptions of the Soufriere hills.
2,712 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 20 sources, MLA, £ 67.95
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This paper offers a detailed discussion of the problems caused by the volcanic eruptions of the Soufriere hills on the Caribbean island of Montserrat. it expands on the migration of most of the population to the US, UK and other Caribbean islands. The new US visa stipulations about these migrants are also reviewed.
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"Almost two-thirds of the island of Montserrat has been affected by a series of volcanic eruptions in the Soufriere hills which began in and continues today. On June twenty people were killed, each one of whom were located within the boundaries of a governmentally designated Exclusion Zone Department for International Development. A number of these deaths occurred as the airport which was overtaken by the pyroclastic flow following one of the early eruptions. Cork Hill and Salem were were among the many villages affected with reports ..."
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Former Russian Union Immigrant Pupils in Israeli Schools, 2001.
This paper is a complete research study focusing on the absorption of immigrant pupils from the former Russian Union into Israeli schools. Extensive literature review included.
54,320 words (approx. 217.3 pages), 204 sources, APA, £ 176.95
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This paper explains that the research is designed to examine if Israeli pupils and immigrant pupils perceive the school atmosphere and immigrant integration differently, and if immigrant and Israeli pupils differ in the intensity of their relationship in their grasp of school atmosphere and integration. The research involved 303 junior high school pupils, aged 12-15, in two schools; one school had a majority immigrant pupil population, whereas the other had relatively few immigrants. The author reports that pupils evaluated themselves in terms of their adjustment to school, their attitudes towards immigration, and the degree to which they identify with the State of Israel. The paper reports that the greater the number of immigrants in a school, the greater their sense of power, to the point where they are unwilling to pay the price for friendship with Israelis.
Table of Introduction
Theory and Literature Review
Immigration to Israel
Key Approaches to Immigrant Absorption
Immigrants? Encounter with Israeli Society
Adjustment and Psychological Difficulties in Emigration
Adolescence as a Period of Change and Transition
Culture, Government and Family in the Former Soviet Union and its Impact on Adolescent Adjustment
Adolescent Attitudes towards Emigration
Parent-Adolescent Relations during Emigration
The Education System
Priming for Absorption and the Reality
Organization of Teaching and Integration Activities that Create Difficulties for Immigrants in Israeli Schools
Various Coping Mechanisms Adopted by Schools for Immigrant Absorption
Social Integration with Peer Groups in Israel
School Atmosphere
Research
Method
Research Population
Research Tools
Research Hypotheses
Research Process Description
Research and Findings
Interviews with Staff Members
Analysis of How School Copes with Immigrant Absorption based on Four Parameters
Summary ? Diagnosis of Coping Mechanisms
Discussion
Summary
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"The education system and schools were chosen to bear the brunt of this task of merging the communities because pupils spent so much time there and because of the school?s influence in teaching language, the curriculum and teacher activities as well as peer pressure. The merger was formulated and implemented in the education system via the curriculum and teachers via full assimilation, discipline, adoption of the norms, rules of behavior and values held by the majority by the minority in order for the latter to resemble the former."
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Immigrants in Urban America, 2005.
This paper reviews John Bodnar's book "The Transplanted--A History of Immigrants in Urban America", which offers a new perspective on immigration and American social history after 1930.
1,075 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 0 sources, £ 26.95
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This paper explains that John Bodnar's book "The Transplanted--A History of Immigrants in Urban America" expresses a new and creative analysis of the common experience of mostly European immigrants who underwent the transition from being rural dwellers in Europe to city-living in the United States and concludes that these immigrants maintained a separate identity in their national traditions. The author points out that the book pictures the living conditions and political atmosphere in immigrants' country of origin, with special emphasis on those factors that spurred emigration, by using vivid descriptions of life and famine and poverty in Ireland, privations occasioned by World War I in Germany, anti-Jewish persecution in Eastern Europe and fascism in Italy. The paper concludes that the book provides information in both an overview format and ethnic group specific information; however, only two non-European ethnic groups are dealt with and there is a large quantity of examples and interpretations which sometimes makes the book difficult to read.
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"The book describes how early immigrants, with much needed industrial skills and arriving mostly from northern and Western Europe, were welcomed. However, the later immigrants arriving from southern and Eastern Europe, the focus of the book, were not welcomed by the "native born" Americans. These immigrants lacked skills and good breeding and came at a time when a large influx of unskilled labor was no longer a xenophobia (fear of strangers or aliens) that saw their way of life being threatened by the constant arrival of new immigrants with different values and ideas. These Americans saw their job security challenged by immigrants that were willing to accept lower wages to secure jobs."
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Emigrating from Iran, 2006.
A young Iranian-born man's personal account of his immigration to the United States and an explanation of why he should be admitted to UC Irvine.
863 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, £ 21.95
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This paper details the author's feelings about his homeland, Iran, and how he felt upon emigrating from that country to the United States. The paper describes the challenges and successes the author has experienced and why these experiences make him a fit candidate for the University of California at Irvine.
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"One of the greatest challenges I have been forced to overcome was moving from my beloved homeland, Iran, to the United States. After profound consideration, I recognized that my opportunities for success are better in America. However, although the transition hasn't been easy, it has taught me resilience and showed me that I am capable of more than I ever dreamed."
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The Uniqueness of Hong Kong, 2006.
A reflection on emigration and immigration since the 1997 hand over of Hong Kong to the PRC.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, £ 75.95
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This paper stresses Hong Kong's uniqueness as it is not quite a British or Chinese locality. The paper discusses how among its distinctive features, has been the pattern of human transit from the 1840s to the present, in waves of immigration and emigration. At the same time, Hong Kong appears to bestow a strong identity. The 1997 hand over prompted especially high emigration to Canada after the late 1980s, where a third phenomenon is found in persons seeking to return to Hong Kong.
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"Through the 1990s, East Asia awaited the momentous hand over of the British crown colony of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (PRC). Mass media reports stressed the emigration of thousands from Hong Kong in persons said to fear Communist oppression. Other reportage referred to Hong Kong activists trying to ensure that the colony would retain freedoms known under British authority. Less expected, after the British departure was migration to Hong Kong on the part of Mainland Chinese and persons of diverse other origin in Asia and beyond."
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Canadian Brain Drain, 2002.
Asks the question: Was there a brain drain to the U.S. between 1914 and 1945?
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 13 sources, £ 27.95
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How did immigration contribute to Canada's economic growth? The purpose of this essay is to discuss the ways in which it can be determined how Canadian immigration/emigration between 1914 and 1945 contributed or did not contribute to the country's economic growth. Of secondary but equal importance is to explore ways to determine if emigration during that time period caused significant loss of brain power .
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