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Love as a Commodity, 2006.
A discussion regarding the theme of 'love as a commodity' in the novels 'The Day of the Locust' by Nathanael West and 'Mildred Pierce' by James Cain.
1,983 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper reviews, discusses and compares the two novels 'The Day of the Locust', by Nathanael West and 'Mildred Pierce' by James Cain. The paper discusses how the two books share the common scene of Californian life, around the 1930s. The paper further discusses how the books also share their view of this world, especially regarding the way in which the emotional and sexual relationships between men and women are built.
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"Faye and Mildred differ widely in the aspects of their lives- Faye is merely a prostitute and an actress looking for fame and money, cruelly playing with the men who surround her, while Mildred is a hard-working mother, devoted to her family, and especially to her daughter. However, the two female protagonists do have something in common: first of all, Mildred's job as a waitress is another form of prostitution, and her excessive love for her daughter is, to a great extent a form of narcissism and selfishness, not entirely different from Faye's feelings."
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Supply and Demand of Love in "Poor Liza" and "Shibil", 2008.
This paper compares two short stories, Nikolai Karamzin's "Poor Liza" and Yordan Yovkov's "Shibil", which share the theme of love as a commodity to be bought by wealthy men.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper explains that both short stories, Nikolai Karamzin's"Poor Liza" and Yordan Yovkov's "Shibil", focus on romantic and idyllic love and yet suggest that love has a material and monetary value. The author points out that, in "Poor Liza", the economy of love subverts Karamzin's ostensibly sentimental worldview. The paper also relates that, in Yobkov's "Shibil", the protagonist's fortune does not suffice to buy Rada's love and his own freedom. The author states that society survives based on supply and demand, but there is always one side that is going to take advantage of the other. The paper concludes that Karamzin and Yovkov suggest that readers keep in mind that love is a temptation; however, without love, there is the no purpose in life.
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"The narrative structure in "Poor Liza" imitates Liza and Erast's economic dependency by the comparison of Erast to "hungry Moscow" and Liza to the "bountiful Russian Empire." The story's structure revolves around the development of supply and demand, where love is the item being demanded and supplied. As seen in the beginning paragraphs of "Poor Liza", Liza's comparison to the Russian Empire emphasizes her role as a supplier with a abundant amount of goods: "the most bountiful parts of the Russian Empire ... suppl[ies] hungry Moscow with grain."
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Commodity Fetishism, 2008.
A discussion of the significance and implications of commodity fetishism in terms of capitalism and democracy.
1,685 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper examines commodity fetishism, a central tenet in Marxist theory, as well as crucial cornerstone in globalization. The paper claims that despite this central importance to Marxist theory, commodity fetishism is too often overlooked or misinterpreted by social and economic theorists who employ (or criticize) Marxist theoretical approaches. As such, there has been a general lack of understanding regarding how commodity fetishism influences the development and manifestation of advanced, or late, capitalist societies. The paper aims to unveil the meaning and significance of commodity fetishism, particularly in order to reveal what this concept can tell us about human relations under capitalism, freedom, ideology, equality, and democratic ideals. In the end, the paper concludes that commodity fetishism only demands that all social relations be conducted through the marketplace and through the medium of commodity exchange, but has no interest in liberty or democracy beyond this point, a realization that should give pause to claims that capitalism is the harbinger of democracy.
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"In this way, commodity fetishism is more than just an ideological category that is a part of capitalism--instead, it is inseparably linked to capitalism, being a component without which capitalism cannot function (Wenning par. 11). Commodity fetishism dictates that social relations will be defined in terms of the values placed on commodities, making the commodities a crucial part of all social relations in a capitalist society. Commodity fetishism occurs because under capitalism the medium of exchange of the whole of individuals' material lives is the commodity. One trades his or her labor--a kind of commodity--for currency--another kind--which is then exchanged for other commodities no longer produced by the individual or even the community. In these instances, it is only commodities that shift hands as they are exchanged according to the value that is placed in them by, what Marx deems, a fetishizing impulse. The value of commodities is, to a large degree, utterly arbitrary. A tiny diamond is worth far more than a loaf of bread, even though the latter is much more valuable and necessary in a practical sense in the day-to-day life of an individual. Capitalism fetishizes commodities and imbues them with values completely out of proportion to their function or usefulness to individuals or communities."
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Class Project: Commodity Marketing of Coors Light Beer, 2002.
The paper is the report from a class commodity marketing project, the purpose of which was to develop a sourcing strategy for a commodity, Coors Light Beer, for the buying firm, Fumbles Sports Bar.
3,775 words (approx. 15.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 71.95
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The paper presents a detailed summary of Coors Beer. The group concludes that the existence of a monopolistic market limits the options available to improve sourcing of Coors Light for Fumbles; therefore, Fumbles should increase the contract length with Pierce Distribution, decrease the amount of competitors' kegs purchased and combine purchasing of Coors Light with other local bar. The paper includes four graphes and tables.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Purpose
Methodology
Introduction
Business Unit and Sourcing Strategies
Cost/Price Reduction
Quality Improvement
Delivery Improvement
Buying Firm: Internal Information
Importance
Usage/ Price
Specifications
Substitutes
Volume Requirements
External Market
Brewing Company
Manufacturing Process
Component Raw Materials
Primary and Secondary Uses
Possible Substitutable Products
Cost Structure/ Trends
Pricing Method and Trends
Technology Trends
Identification of Key Suppliers in the Industry
Type and Level of Competition
Identification of Major Buyers within the Industry
Competing Demand
Current
Projected
Supply Origins
Supplier Specific Information
Financial Overview
Supplier Size
Market Shares
Cost & Resource Saving Strategies
Supply Chain Strategies
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"The primary brewing and packaging facility for Coors, though, is in Golden, Colorado, with a supporting production plant in Memphis, Tennessee. The other packaging plant that Coors operates is in Shenandoah Valley near the town of Elkton, Virginia. Golden, Colorado is essential to Coors Light because of the supply of fresh water provided at the site, which is a main ingredient in the beer. This significant factor is also used as a marketing tool to emphasize their beer?s quality. In fact, the main reason for each plant?s location is the high-quality water. Golden, Colorado is also the original location that Adolph Coors, the founder of the Coors Company, who founded the beer headquarters in 1873. It is now the largest brewery in the world."
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Toyota's Commodity Chain, 2008.
This paper provides a commodity chain analysis with respect to Toyota Automobiles.
1,561 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 35.95
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The paper looks at the global commodity chain vis-a-vis a specific product line. The paper focuses on Toyota automobiles which are globally designed and manufactured, necessitating an extended and integrated supply chain. The paper also discusses how the actual consumption of the product occurs in a global fashion as does its marketing and distribution. Finally, the paper examines future trends of the company.
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The Commodity Chain
Product Design & Engineering
Product Production
Marketing & Advertising
Retailing & Distribution
Product Consumption
Conclusion & Future Trends
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"The commodity chain for any given product or service includes geographic as well as logical points of operations that are critical for that product to be produced and then finally consumed. This commodity chain can be described as, "...the sequence of major business activities that add utility (usefulness) to the products or services provided by an organization to its customers" (Hwang, 1999, p.95). With that in mind any product or service can be subdivided into the components that add value to each process comprising its production and delivery. The reasons for examining a product in this respect are many, but put succinctly, being aware of one's commodity chain and its components, "...will yield the greatest competitive advantage..."(Value, 1996, para.2). Thus, this research project examines Toyota's automobile commodity chain. Toyota must more fully understand its commodity chain components in terms of how they contribute value to the overall product which is the automobile."
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The Commodity Trade in Agriculture, 2005.
Examines the commodity trade in agriculture and the different policies affecting it.
2,683 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 55.95
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Agriculture, once a means of survival in America, has now become an industry, which generates millions of dollars a year. Before agriculture, humankind relied on hunting, fishing, and gathering in the wild to survive. People were known as hunters and gatherers, but soon became farmers. Once farming was introduced, humans were able to become much more sedentary because they did not have to move from place to place looking for sustenance. This paper shows that, once human creativity was unleashed, Americans began to understand the magnitude of profit and livelihood that agriculture held. To understand the full magnitude of the agriculture commodity trade, this paper examines the history of the trade, the policies/programs affecting the trade, and the standards set for the trade before it can be sold.
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"As long as human beings are in need of food to survive, the agricultural commodity trade will exist. Agriculture today is a complex system of production, distribution, research, and marketing. People desire option and depend on other people as well as other nations to supply them with a variety of product. The United States has a stable position in the agricultural commodity trade and this will remain stable with the right programs and policies put into action. Technology has helped stabilize the agricultural commodity trade in America and other advanced countries. Threats of drought, under-production, and other natural disasters have been lowered. After learning about the history of the trade as well as the policies and programs affecting the trade, it is easy to conclude that it is important to the U.S. economy. Compliance with policies and programs will only help farmers remain in competition to become profitable."
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The iPod's Commodity Chain, 2008.
A look at the commodity chain of Apple's iPod, with an emphasis on spatial economic geography.
1,853 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 41.95
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The paper discusses the Apple iPod's commodity chain in order to identify the geographic factors that are intrinsically involved in the production and manufacture of this consumer product. The paper points out that since the Apple iPod's global supply chain is so extensive, this research only focuses on that which mainly involves third party interactions.
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"Electronic companies are especially dependent on spatial economic factors relative to geography because of the global supply and manufacturing business model. Apple Computer, Inc. (Apple) is an innovative computing company that has been the main rival to Microsoft for approximately the last 28 years and is now also a consumer product goods (CPG) manufacturer as well because of its iPod and now iPhone products which are utilized by students around the globe (Blaisdell, 2006). In terms of market share, Microsoft dwarfs Apple and will continue to do so into the foreseeable future. Microsoft, however, has long trailed Apple in terms of innovative new products, product design and in customer fealty."
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Commodity Chain, 2002.
Examines the rice commodity chain, focusing on Asia.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 9 sources, £ 49.95
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This paper will examine production, trade flows and consumption of rice, focusing on Asia. It will also consider environmental and social impacts of the production and distribution of rice.
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Interest Rates, Commodity Prices and Debt Crises in Latin America, 2002.
A comparison of the economic performances of Argentina, Brazil and Mexico over the 1990s.
3,275 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 8 sources, £ 83.95
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This paper will explore how Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico have fared in this turbulent environment. Over the 1990s, each of these country's experienced major shifts in their economic structures. All experienced debt crises, high inflation, high interest rates, and high dependence on commodity exports. However, we do see some differences between their economic performance. Through an empirical analysis that looks at the role of interest rates, commodity prices, and each country's real experiences with debt crises, this paper will provide ideas on how these economic phenomenon are linked in Latin America. An appendix of raw data is included.
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Children's Literature as a Commodity, 2002.
A comparison between "The Diary of a Young Girl" and "Pokemon" as an illustration of how children's books become commercialized.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 61.95
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This is a comparison paper of "The Diary of a Young Girl" and "Pokemon". Both Pokemon and "The Diary of a Young Girl" illustrate that it is not possible to escape from commodification in children's texts; Anne's diary is, in fact, a commodity, just as much as Pokemon was designed as a commercial venture and to create commodities.
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A Commodity Chain Analysis, 2004.
An analysis of the effects of the apparel industry on the global market and labor force.
1,006 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper presents a commodity chain analysis by tracing the production, distribution, and consumption of an "Abercrombie & Fitch" t-shirt. The paper examines the apparel, textile, and footwear industries from a local and global point of view, with a focus on the work force of these manufacturing industries.
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"In general, the apparel industry is perhaps the most global of all manufacturing industries. The apparel, textile and footwear industries employ the largest workforce of any manufacturing industry in the world. At the very bottom of the chain are the garment workers, where all of the clothing production commences. Many of the workers are young women and teenagers who work in garment sweatshops producing for American retailers. About 80 percent of apparel workers producing clothing for U.S. retailers are working under conditions that violate local and international labor law. In the state of California alone there are over 140,000 garment workers who are mostly women, Latina and Asian immigrants that work 10-12 hour days, poverty wages, no paid overtime, physical, verbal and sexual abuse, dangerous and unsanitary working conditions, and suppression of the right to organize unions to change these conditions."
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The Hops Commodity Chain, 2002.
How hops is used in beer production.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 49.95
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This paper examines global production and use of hops. Hops are one of the three principal components of beer along with barley and malt. This paper examines global production patterns and trends and compares them to global usage patterns (based on beer production and consumption).
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Euthanasia: Life is a Gift, Not a Commodity to be Traded, 2002.
A discussion of euthanasia and a critique of the article ?Sandy Plans to Win her Race Against Life? from an Australian magazine.
1,966 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper discusses various aspects of euthanasia in light of an article titled,?Sandy Plans to Win her Race Against Life? that appeared in the issue of ?The Age?, an Australian journal in its issue of May 27, 2002. It presents an amalgamation of ideas taken from a number of books and articles on the various aspects of euthanasia?s, its relationship with health care and health care professionals, some of the ethical issues involved and the various groups involved in the decision of ending the life of an individual.
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Introduction
Euthanasia's Relationship with Health Care
Ethical Issues and Role of Nurses
Ethical Issues
Decisions at Various Levels
Patient?s Decision
Physician?s Decision
The Law
The International Perspective
Summary
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"Both medicine and technology have experienced immense achievements, enabling us to use these advances for not only diagnosing numerous illnesses, but also suggesting various treatment measures, yet all these can not in any manner be compensated for the primary responsibility of the health care professionals; one that requires them to take care of the sick, even if he or she is terminally ill. In this regard health professionals have very efficiently used a term, 'palliative care', that truly applies to the care of the sick in general, and especially the terminally ill patients. Palliative care aims at avoiding the two extreme ends in health care. One is the health care professionals' endeavors to continue treatment and health care with the ultimate objective of preserving the life of the patient, even though it is clear that the patient so treated is suffering from a terminal illness, and will die sooner or later."
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Commodities, 2007.
An analysis of the Marxist interpretation of the history and form of commodities.
2,548 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 53.95
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This paper provides an analysis of the term commodities. It describes the modern history of commodities and then focuses on the Marxist interpretation of the history and form of commodities. The paper delves into how value and human labor define characteristics of commodities. It finally describes the opposition to the Marxist definitions and explanations of commodities.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Modern History of the Commodity
Marxist Interpretation of Commodities: History and Form
Value and Human Labor as Defining Characteristics of the Commodity
Commodity Value = Money?
Opposition to Marx
Conclusion
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"Gold, or money, is therefore an expression of value in defining the nature of the commodity because it is a measure of that commodity's value. Commodity value needs always to be determined by some measure - whether that be gold or money. This measure implies that it is invariable, as it is a unit of weight and should require a fixed ratio of values; but this is not the case, as the value of gold can - and does - change. This has little effect on the nature of the commodity as different quantities of gold will always represent the same ratio of relative values, and can therefore be used as a measure of assessment for commodity value. In other words, gold (and money) can always be used as a standard stable price measure, regardless of alterations to its own implicit value (Marx "Contribution" 65)."
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