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The Motivation and Intent Behind "Maus", 2005.
A review of the motivation behind Art Spiegelman's books "Maus: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History" and "Maus: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began".
1,818 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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This paper analyzes the purpose and intent of Art Spiegelman's books "Maus: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History" and "Maus: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began". The paper discusses the intensely personal side of the story and suggests that it tells a great deal about Spiegelman's motivations for creating these books. It discusses the themes and emotions that he reveals in the books.
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"When considering Art Spiegelman's books Maus: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History and Maus: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began, the reader twice asks, "Why did Art Spiegelman write these?" That is, the reader wonders what purpose Spiegelman hoped his books would serve, and what personally drove Spiegelman to write the books in the first place. Though related, these are two different questions. These books are very personal works that not only chronicle his father's experiences as a Jew in Poland during WWII, but also reveal "Artie's" struggles to relate to his father. The intensely personal side of the story tells a great deal about Spiegelman's motivations for creating these books; this aspect is about Artie. Yet clearly purpose of the books is not to tell Artie's story, but to tell Vladek's."
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Maus I and II, 2002.
An analysis of Art Spiegelman's books "Maus I" and "Maus II" about what it means to be human.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 21.95
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Analysis of Art Spiegelman's books MAUS I and MAUS II about what it means to be human. Plot. Importance of the family and of people helping each other. Concept of fate. Horrors of Auschwitz & the Holocaust. Book's comic book style and format. Characters of mice who embody the highest human ideals.
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"Maus is presented by its author, Art Spiegelman, in an unusual comic-book-style format. The form selected has a number of powerful advantages--it is a fresh approach to a much-told story, it humanizes and personalizes the tragedy much more than might a dry narrative, it feeds to the particular understanding of a visual society and a generation more attuned to the image than to the word, it may be a more palatable mode of presentation of such difficult subject matter for some people, and it accomplishes all of this in an ironic fashion, utilizing the methods of the comic book to tell a very un-comic story.
The mice in Maus are if anything more human than human beings because they embody all of the ideals that humans prize. This fact is heightened by these characters being portrayed as mice--the characteristics we see in them are not the..."
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Hitler and the Holocaust: Intentionalism vs. Functionalism, 2002.
A detailed historiographical analysis of the theories of intentionalism and functionalism as they relate to the Final Solution and the Holocaust.
2,985 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 61.95
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This paper examines the theories of intentionalism and functionalism in relation to the development and implementation of Hitler's Final Solution. The first theory holds that the Final Solution was the direct result of Hitler's anti-Semitic ideology and his orders to that effect. The second theory of functionalism asserts that the Final Solution developed haphazardly as a result of external pressures. The paper draws upon a wealth of historiographical evidence to support its findings. The writer weighs the merits of both theories and ultimately finds in favor of the theory of intentionalism.
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"The Holocaust was the deliberate and bureaucratic annihilation of eleven million people, six million of whom were Jews, by Hitler and his Nazi regime between 1933 and 1945. The Holocaust was the greatest genocidal attempt ever made and arguably the greatest demonstration of man?s inhumanity to man that the world has ever seen. Even now, the Holocaust?s legacy of death and destruction strikes fear and sorrow into the hearts of people around the world. Perhaps one of the greatest and most pressing questions of modern civilization is just how and why the horrible atrocities of the Holocaust occurred. There are two modern theories as to the origin of Hitler?s Final Solution, the final plan for the extermination of all Jews and other ?inferior? peoples. These two theories are known simply as intentionalism and functionalism. The traditional theory of intentionalism holds that there is a clear linear relation between Hitler?s anti-Semitic ideology and the Final Solution."
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?Maus?, 2002.
This paper reviews ?Maus? by Art Spiegelman which is a story of the Holocaust told in comic book style format with mice as its characters.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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The paper states that the comic book style format used in ?Maus? by Art Spiegelman gives a fresh approach to a much-told story of the Holocaust. The paper reveals that the characters being portrayed as mice are seen in sharper relief as human concerns transferred to the world of the mice. The author believes that ?Maus? concludes that the failure of so much of the rest of the world to do anything allows the evil of the Nazis to flourish.
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"In Vladek's world in the 1930s, being "human" meant living in fear and uncertainty. Each day, more people would disappear. If you walked through the wrong door at the wrong time, you could be one of those rounded up that day and taken away. At one point, Vladek sees the S.S. checking papers and slips away, and the S.S. took away half the people on the street that day. He escapes for a time through the intercession of friends who provide him with proof of a job manufacturing goods for Germany, which affords some protection (I 78). This also points to the central motif of the book and the central way in which human beings retain their humanity in the face of great opposition--they do so by helping one another. This happens again when Vladek sees Ilzecki, and Ilzecki takes him into his home to protect him (I 80). In such times, sacrifice comes in many forms--Ilzecki gives up his son to others to raise, and the son lives; Vladek's wife refuses to do the same with her son, and he does not survive (I 81)."
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Ostensiveness and Patterns of Collective Intention, 2000.
An evaluation of Michael Baxandall's art history book "Patterns of Intention".
2,120 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 1 source, £ 45.95
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This paper is a critical evaluation of one of the most revered, and controversial books in Art History - "Patterns of Intention" by Michael Baxandall. His ideas of ?collective intention? are considered from the point of view of people looking at and thinking about art. Also, the idea of ?inferential criticism? is explored in terms of Baxandall?s thoughts on how art is viewed as opposed to how the mind is programmed to think.
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"Experiences are inseparable from context. The events that occur in human lives are only significant when considered within the parameters of the underlying circumstances or situation. It is the way in which these events interact with the context and change it that makes them interesting in the first place. The ideas and conditions within which we exist on this earth are the all-encompassing, penetrative concepts through which we comparatively define ourselves; and events that we experience merely change our perspectives on these ideas and conditions. To be sure, ?all-encompassing, penetrative concepts? are very abstract and difficult to imagine in their full glory, but fortunately this observation can be narrowed to address almost any specific area of life. For instance, art is inseparable from the context. It follows, then, that each experience that we have involving art alters our broad perspective on the entire concept."
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David Kessler's "A Question of Intent", 2008.
A review of David Kessler's book about the use of factual data and public policy, "A Question of Intent".
975 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper explains that David Kessler's book "A Question of Intent" demonstrates how even something apparently objective, like factual data regarding science and human health, is still open to subjective interpretation and influence in the political arena. The paper points out that, during his tenure from 1990 to 1997 at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Kessler created more aggressive agency policies in regards to tobacco regulation, food labeling and prescription drug approval. The paper then relates that, in his book, Kessler explains how and why he chose to take a more proactive regulatory role in regards to the agency's responsibilities overseeing the health of the American public.
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Public Policy--"A Question of Intent"
Incident 1: Big Tobacco
Incident 2: Food (mis) Labeling
Incident 3: Drugs
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"Although American consumers might like to think they have grown savvier about reading food labels and understanding food misleading food advertising, Kessler was one of the first FDA heads to realize that apparently innocuous labels could contain a great deal of misinformation because of the way they were marketed, and only contain accurate information if consumers interpreted the 'fine print' hidden in an inaccessible fashion on the label. He required food manufacturers to stop calling processed foods fresh if they had been made with frozen tomatoes or orange juice made from concentrate."
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Paying Attention: Voting Intention and Voter News Consumption, 2004.
Evaluates the link between voting intention and news consumption; based on research data collected during the 2000 Canadian federal election.
4,225 words (approx. 16.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 77.95
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The main aim of this paper is to investigate the connection between the amount of attention paid to news coverage in elections by citizens, and the effects of this on voting intention. Analysing secondary source data from the 2000 Canadian federal election, this paper finds that the only significant correlations between voting intention and attention paid to news were found amongst television viewers and newspaper readers. The data shows that the more attention individuals pay to news, the more they move away from being an undecided voter and towards identifying with a party.
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"Paul Nesbitt-Larking argues that the media love elections because they "possess all the qualities of first class sporting events-provide cheap thrills for the media, who are able to garner much good material for little or no expenditure. Elections are easy because the protocols and rhythms of what will take place have been reasonably well established." If he is correct, then the 2000 Canadian federal election should have had Canadian media salivating. It was momentous for many reasons. It was the first election of a new millennium. It marked the third campaign as incumbent begun by then Prime Minister Jean ChrA(c)tien who, if he won (which he did), would have been handed with his fellow Liberals their third majority government. Finally, adding drama, there was a new, right-of-centre party on the scene in the form of the Canadian Alliance led by a young, charismatic, sea-doo riding leader by the name of Stockwell Day. Arguably therefore, it could be expected that the media would dramatically increase its coverage of the election campaign. By doing so however, the media become not just passive observers of the election, but also active participants and take for themselves the ability to, within newscasts especially, prime the electorate as to which issues are important."
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NAFTA: Its Intentions and Outcomes, 2002.
Distinguishes between the intentions of NAFTA and the outcomes of their actions.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, £ 61.95
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This paper will analyze this clear distinction between NAFTA's intentions and outcomes. By looking at the arguments for and against NAFTA, it will be possible to evaluate whether or not its lofty ambitions are on their way to being fulfilled, or whether the outcomes are as cloaked, complicated and jagged as the NAFTA text itself. It must be noted at the outset that, as the impact of NAFTA is different for each of its participants, it is impossible to engage in a precise analysis of its specific effects in each country. To circumvent this problem, general themes will be brought to light where appropriate and more specific examples will be developed when necessary.
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David Kessler's "A Question of Intent", 2007.
This paper reviews David Kessler's "A Question of Intent."
2,308 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 49.95
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In this paper the author summarizes and reviews David Kessler's "A question of Intent." Kessler's drive to bring tobacco products under the supervision of the FDA makes up a major part of his book. The role of the FDA in the US is described. The author compares Kessler's book to watching a movie--the story is gripping and compelling.
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"Kessler described the goal of the FDA succinctly once as "safeguarding America's health." However, that responsibility covers a wide range of issues. The agency is concerned with the safety not only of food and drugs but also blood, medical apparatus, make-up and anything that gives off radiation, including televisions and microwave ovens. They assure that medical apparatus works as described by their makers. As Kessler points out, if everyday items malfunction, you simply return them to the store or manufacturer for satisfaction, but when medical devices malfunction, people can die (Shenk, p. 1). "
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The Paradoxical Intention Technique, 2002.
Explains the paradoxical intention technique used in existential psychotherapy and examines its effectiveness.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 30.95
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The paradoxical intention technique is an existential psychotherapeutic method, which works primarily through verbally induced processes. In view of its method and its anthropology it can be defined as a phenomenological and person-oriented psychotherapy, its aim being to bring the person to make (mentally and emotionally) free experiences, to induce authentic decisions and to bring about a truly responsible way of dealing with life and the world.
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Intention Awareness in Command and Control, 2004.
Explains how Intention Awareness can improve Situation Awareness to the point where sibordinate commanders ...
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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Explains how Intention Awareness can improve Situation Awareness to the point where subordinate military commanders can function in the absence of direct control by senior commanders without compromising the potential for mission accomplishment.
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intent detection using adaptive learning techniques a conceptual paper The increasing fluidity of situation in military operations may beexpected to continue as emerging technologies and new military doctrinesconverge in zones of confrontation An axiom accepted widely in militaryestablishments around the work is that operational plans are valid onlyuntil the first shot is fired Following that point dynamic command andcontrol replaces plans as commanders act to counter operations of the enemythat threaten attainment of the organizational mission In the conduct of hostile operations
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China's Strategic Intentions, 2008.
This paper provides an assessment of China's likely future strategic intentions.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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In this article, the writer notes that assessing the nature of China's future strategic intelligence intentions in the 21st century requires examining China's strategic objectives, for doing so will reveal the intelligence activities that must be engaged in if China is to achieve these strategic objectives. The writer maintains that it is evident that one of China's primary strategic objectives is to become an economic superpower. Furthermore, the writer maintains that it is also evident that in order to achieve this, engaging in economic espionage against the United States is necessary because this will confer economic advantages upon China while enabling Beijing to undermine and weaken the U.S. economy.
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"It is evident that one of China's strategic objectives is to become an economic superpower, for this would not only expand Chinese influence throughout the world, it would enable China to become a military superpower equivalent to or even greater than the United States. In order to achieve this strategic objective, China is likely to expand its economic espionage capabilities.
"This would confer significant advantages upon China and enable Beijing to expand its economy while undermining the economy of the United States. Economic espionage is beneficial for China because it furthers China's strategic objectives by enabling Beijing to measure long-term success by enhanced market share for its products, and consequently achieve a favorable balance of trade."
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"Maus", 2003.
A review of the comic book "Maus" by Art Spielegman with an emphasis on how it discusses the Holocaust, through this non-academic form.
1,327 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper examines the comic book "Maus" by Art Spielegman and analyzes how its portrayal of the history of the Holocaust is shown as subjective to its characters and relationships, mediated by time and memory. It looks at how Spielegman?s task is challenging in its scope, in trying to grasp the human dimensions of an unfathomable experience of a Holocaust survivor. It evaluates how the medium of the comic strip aids in the creating a larger exposure to the story, as well as demonstrating the assembly of a history as a narrative through its use of inclusive interviews and interview methods.
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"Remembering is a construction of the past, clips of memory placed into frame. Maus examines the limitations of the techniques of recording experience, by engaging the problems of oral history and memory. The comic strip is a story about telling a story, the testimony of a witness to a significant historical event, as well as a telling of that event. Because it is only one man?s story of the Holocaust, his interpretation is limited in the larger picture of the Holocaust. Yet it also becomes everyman?s story due to the personalizing of the event, the ability an individual?s story has to humanize and universalize. Artie discusses his father?s romances, depression, things that would not otherwise be included or deemed important in a life history during a time of war and genocide. "
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Mens Rea as a Requirement for Criminal Intent, 2008.
An argument for restoring mens rea as a necessary requirement for criminal intent in the criminal justice system.
840 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 20.95
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This paper describes mens rea as an example of an objective principle that is logically relevant in many criminal issues. It describes why mens rea is a necessary requirement for criminal intent in the criminal justice system. It also presents the argument for eliminating mens rea from criminal justice. The paper concludes that the preferable solution would be to restore mens rea to certain types of criminal conduct, as a relevant issue in some cases, but not a universally necessary component of criminal culpability in all cases.
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"One need only consider the misapplication of the distinction between ordinary negligence and criminal negligence to illustrate the potential for inequity where fundamental logical principles like Mens Rea are ignored in all situations, by inflexible rule. A few times every year, the news media broadcast tragic results of negligence: absent-minded but loving parents back the family SUV over a toddler or a caretaker accidentally leaves a baby in a locked car, or even pulls out of a supermarket parking lot with an infant strapped to a car seat on the roof. Under certain circumstances, the tragedy, although undoubtedly caused by negligence, does not constitute criminal behavior; in other circumstances, the same overt act crosses the line from mere negligence to criminality. Imagine eliminating the distinction between ordinary negligence and criminal negligence without regard to circumstances: parents prosecuted for criminally negligent homicide or manslaughter in every case where mistake or momentary inattention took the life of a child; or parents never being held criminally responsible, even after the identical loss of a second or third child because it was accidental. All three times."
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