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"Naked in the Promised Land", 2007.
A review of the book "Naked in the Promised Land," written by Lillian Faderman.
1,066 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the book "Naked in the Promised Land," written by Lillian Faderman. Specifically, it discusses the author's relationship to men, heterosexual and homosexual. It then describes the influence of various men in her life. The paper shows how Faderman describes these relationships throughout her book.
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"In conclusion, this memoir shows that women can rise to greatness from great adversity. Feminist Wittig writes, "We were at the same time accused of wanting to be men" (Wittig 555), but Faderman makes it quite clear she never wanted to be a man. She knew she was a beautiful woman, and she used that to her advantage. However, she always knew what was inside her, and that was feelings for other women. Wittig continues, "To refuse to be a woman, however, does not mean that one has to become a man" (Wittig 556). Faderman's life is a great example of that statement. She is in a committed loving relationship, has a son, and a fine career. She has not become a man, rather, she has become herself, and that is an important journey for anyone in life."
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"The Naked City", 2002.
This paper reviews Jules Dassin's 1948 film "The Naked City" and focuses on whether it is film noir.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper uses Foster Hirsch's book "The Dark Side of the Screen: Film Noir", which characterizes and identifies film noir by certain stylistic conventions, to review the film "The Naked City". The author looks at Hirsch's key elements of film noir in order to examine whether "The Naked City" fits the criteria. The writer concludes that "The Naked City", although not specifically a film noir, it does have many elements of film noir.
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"Hirsch notes that the film noir often uses "a jumbled time sequence" to "support the characterizations, which are also, and often spectacularly, crooked rather than straight, devious rather than forthright" (74). This usually applies to the protagonist, but in The Naked City, the protagonists are police officers and honest ones at that. They have no reason to be devious, but those they are investigating do. Significantly, it is the character of Frank Niles, the seemingly honest man who is anything but, who is depicted in a flashback as he tells his story. This time shift has the effect of emphasizing his deviousness and his basic dishonesty."
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"I Never Promised You a Rose Garden", 2002.
The theme of schizophrenia in "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden."
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 1 source, £ 49.95
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This paper discusses the teenage girl who battled with schizophrenia in I Never Promised You a Rose Garden. I Never Promised You a Rose Garden is a novel about a teenage girl's three-year battle with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a group of disorders marked by severely disturbed thinking, emotion, perception, and behavior.
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"Manchild in the Promised Land", 2007.
This paper examines the autobiographical "Manchild in the Promised Land" by African-American writer, Claude Brown.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 24.95
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The paper discusses how the novel "Manchild in the Promised Land" by the African-American writer Claude Brown, tells the story of Claude and his family after their move from the South to the Northern "Promised Land" of New York City. The paper depicts how the novel reflects American culture in the struggles of a young black man in a drug, alcohol and crime-infested urban environment. The paper demonstrates how Claude was the exception to most black youths like him who remained in Harlem and therefore would be destined to adult lives of crime. The paper portrays how the author managed to rise above his early poor circumstances and succeed in life, despite the inequality of opportunities for all in urban America.
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"The autobiographical story that Claude Brown tells within his Manchild in the Promised Land reflects realities of American culture in many key ways, e.g., in terms of the hopefulness that Americans typically bring, historically speaking, to new places and new beginnings (e.g., the Massachusetts Bay Colony; westward expansion; the northward migration of blacks after Abolition and the passage of the 13th Amendment). Claude's own family's migration takes place during a mid-20th century wave of migration of Southern blacks, from places like Georgia (where Claude's family comes from); Alabama, and Mississippi, to the big cities in search of better jobs; less racial prejudice, and a better way of life."
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The Naked Mind, 2004.
An analysis of Theodore's Roszak's philosophy of computers and the human mind through a review of his book, "In Defense of the Naked Mind".
1,262 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper discusses what Theodore Roszak refers to as the naked mind in his book, "In Defense of the Naked Mind", ascertaining that he means to speak about the capacity and ability of the human mind as compared to the capabilities that the computers can do. The paper presents Roszak's beliefs regarding the detrimental effects computers and technology can have on the economy, on the work force, and even in the area of literacy.
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"When Roszak refers to the ?naked mind?, he means to speak about the capacity and ability of the human mind as compared to the capabilities that the computer machines can do. According to Roszak, how the human mind works has vital differences from how computers process information. Roszak praises the human mind because according to him, the human mind is more dynamic and more independent than the computer machines. That is, humans can achieve their goals without having to depend on machines. The machines, on the other hand, cannot do the same independence to reach achievements."
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"The Promised Land", 2002.
A discussion of Mary Antin's exceptional experience in America through a review of her book "The Promised Land" on the Jewish experience in the United States.
1,525 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 7 sources, £ 39.95
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This paper is a book review of Mary Antin's memoir "The Promised Land" which very much supports the claim that the Jewish experience in the United States was fundamentally different from the Jewish experience in Europe. Indeed, "The Promised Land" reveals the story of a Jewish woman who lived most of her life virtually free from the vicious ingredients of anti-Semitism. Not only was she not victimized by anti-Semitism, but she was able to rise to prominence through her success in writing. In many respects, Mary Antin's success as a writer, and freedom from the more pernicious aspects of anti-Semitism, epitomized the difference between the American Jewish experience and the Jewish experience in Europe. .
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"The Naked Citadel", 2004.
A review of the article, "The Naked Citadel" by Susan Faludi, on the enrollment of women cadets.
938 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper examines how in her article, "The Naked Citadel", Susan Faludi describes the intense and negative reaction of Citadel cadets to the enrollment of women in the institution. It looks at how it is through the presence of women at the Citadel that the men of the institution have an opportunity to begin to understand that the Citadel has provided them with an environment free of many of the larger society's expectations of masculinity. It discusses how the presence of women in the Citadel reveals that the cadets' reactions against women in the institution are not necessarily sparked only by misogynistic attitudes, but how this rejection of women is sparked by a very real desire for these young cadets to be free of the influences and restrictions placed on them by the larger society, which has a narrow and rigid understanding of masculinity.
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"The women of the Citadel have a great deal to teach the men of the Citadel. The presence of women at the Citadel can be a catalyst that forces the men at the Citadel to examine their institution, and their attitudes toward masculinity. Ultimately, the presence of women may provide these men with a forced opportunity to examine their understanding of masculinity. In this sense, the women at the Citadel provide the men in the same institution with an perhaps unwelcome opportunity to examine their role in society, and potentially make changes in their attitudes and behaviors."
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"The Promised Land", 2007.
A discussion on Nicholas Lemann's book, "The Promised Land: The Great Black Migration and How it Changed America".
2,800 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 57.95
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This paper examines the thesis about migration and its effects in Nicholas Lemann's book "The Promised Land: The Great Black Migration and How it Changed America". It looks at how Lemann shores up his thesis, through the use of intertwined personal stories. It also evaluates the strength of Lemann's positions, especially those related to the ghetto's continuity and how the federal government could institute policies geared towards ending the problems associated with a permanent, ghetto-based black underclass. Additionally, the paper evaluates the implications of Lemann's findings in light of critical race theory and the sociology of minority group relations. Finally, the paper argues that, 15 years after its initial publication, Lemann's book and propositions remain relevant.
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"The regrouping of this culture in the inner city therefore meant that many of the old problems were resurrected, and often intensified. As Uless Carter's later experiences show, black unemployment continued to be a problem in urban areas as well. The black migrant's dream of the promised land of economic opportunity therefore collided with the ugly reality of Chicago's south side. By the 1960s, the problem of joblessness had loomed large. Residents had to contend with slum housing conditions that had skyrocketing crime rates. Ruby Lee Haynes shows how black families struggled with dysfunction and welfare dependency. The racial crisis that loomed in the south had moved northward, and policymakers in Washington did not know how to handle or avert the crisis."
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Claude Brown's "Manchild in the Promised Land", 2005.
Summary and analysis of "Manchild in the Promised Land".
1,969 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper summarizes and analyzes various aspects of Claude Brown's autobiographical novel, "Manchild in the Promised Land". The paper explains the significance and meaning of the title, analyzes the main character of the book, and describes the structure, style, and tone of the book, as well as Brown's use of poetic devices.
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"Claude's family has moved from the South to New York City. They, like many Southern blacks then, hope for more opportunity. Claude's Harlem childhood, though, is filled with violence, arrests, guns, knives, drugs, and alcohol. He turns into a juvenile delinquent. Claude wants to better himself, but feels conflicted between being the "coolest cat" in Harlem (or reform school) and escaping Harlem. From11, Claude attends Wiltwyck and Warwick. He receives encouragement from Wiltwick's director Mr. Papanek, and imagines life outside Harlem. He keeps getting pulled back in, though, by Harlem's exciting lure. Finally, after seeing friends killed and other friends' lives ruined, Claude finds strength to leave Harlem."
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"The Naked Face", 2002.
Addresses Malcolm Gladwell's article the "Naked Face" on experiments in addressing emotions through facial expressions.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 24.95
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In Malcolm Gladwell's article "The Naked Face" (New Yorker: August 5, 2002), the author discusses the results taken from years of study of facial expressions and how facial expressions help reveal the true purpose of an individual. Gladwell suggests that these findings indicate that all human beings share similar facial expressions and that if these expressions can be understood, then this understanding has potential benefits for all aspects of society, from psychology to law enforcement. This paper investigates two subjects and their facial expressions as they recount stories with emotional content in order to address the veracity of Gladwell's article.
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"The Naked Crowd" by Jeffrey Rosen, 2008.
A review of the book "The Naked Crowd" by Jeffrey Rosen.
1,318 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 30.95
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This paper examines Joseph Rosen's text, "The Naked Crowd". The paper argues that Rosen's central thesis is strong, but that some of his characterizations of those who fear the worst if a comprehensive surveillance system is not put in place across America to thwart things like terrorism are excessively simplistic. The paper points out that, while lucid and well-written, a case can be made that Rosen's suggestion that Congress is a better protector of privacy rights than the courts, is one that certainly needs to be called into question. The writer believes that Rosen's book is a welcome addition to the literature - but certainly not impervious to criticism.
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"Joseph Rosen's text begins by first looking at how biometrics firms - far more so than any other American businesses after 9/11 - gained from the brutal terrorist attacks that took so many lives. What made the matter so ironic was that, far from deterring crime, reliable empirical studies suggested that biometrical technologies did nothing at all to lower violent crime rates. Despite, discrete surveillance cameras became the new "in thing" in America - just as they had, for a variety of other reasons, become popular in Great Britain during the 1990s."
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"The Naked Ape" and Morris' View on Imprinting, 2008.
A review of Desmond Morris' views on imprinting as discussed in "The Naked Ape" and a comparison of his views with those of L. Salk.
1,109 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper explores the third chapter of Desmond Morris', "The Naked Ape," as it relates to the development of human children. It discusses the content of the chapter under discussion and describes Morris' view on imprinting. The paper compares Morris' view with that of L. Salk and his strong case for imprinting. It concludes that these individuals are very similar, but their methods differ.
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"In the end, Desmond Morris relies heavily upon the work of Salk in the third chapter of his book. Instinctively, I am inclined to think that Morris is correct in dismissing left-handed cradling; I am also inclined to think that the matter is more complicated than he acknowledges - especially given the findings of later research. Fundamentally, I prefer Salk's findings to Morris' simple regurgitation of them; by engaging in original research, Salk gives his conclusions an authenticity that Morris does not. Furthermore, Morris' refusal to cite studies supporting the arguments of critics insisting that left-handed cradling is caused by "right-handedness" in society leaves the reader with the impression that he erected a "straw-man" so that his own argument would be strengthened."
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?I Never Promised You a Rose Garden?, 2002.
This paper analyzes the character Deborah in ?I Never Promised You a Rose Garden?.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper applies the theories of Freud, Skinner, Maslow, Kelly and Horney to the experiences of Deborah in ?I Never Promised You a Rose Garden?.
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Gish Jen?s ?Mona in the Promised Land?, 2005.
This paper discusses the assimilation of Mona in Gish Jen's "Mona in the Promised Land".
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 26.95
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This paper explains that, in the novel "Mona in the Promised Land" by Gish Jen, Mona, a second-generation Asian-American, confronts the reality that she is both different and yet integrated into her society because being born in the U.S. made her feel she was part of American society, but her physical appearance and Chinese parents makes her different and should be treated as such. The author points out that Jen's focus on utilizing religion as Mona's 'medium', through which she sought to establish her identity as an Asian-American, deviates from the usual depiction of teenage second-generation Asian-Americans interacting with other members of the American society; however, this paper posits that religion is but one of the primary instruments through which Mona tried to create and develop her identity. The paper relates that Jen does not attempt to reconcile people's difference in the novel; instead, she provides readers with the realization that, just like Mona, difference must not become an issue for the culturally-diverse individual because in difference also lies a similarity among people.
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"The most pivotal moments of Mona's life as an Asian-American were reflected in her school years as an adolescent. As a teenager, Mona reveled at her being Chinese-American, and used this difference to catch the attention of other people. Jen provides a detailed description of the social environment where Mona's life takes place: during the year 1968, the civil rights movement was at its height of popularity and acceptance, wherein the women, youth, and various race sectors in the society fight for equal rights in the society. Mona, who lives in a neighborhood that was dominated by the Jewish community, felt awareness that she lives in a society where differences were inevitable and had to be accepted. As Jen narrates, "...lots of Jews could take them or leave them same as the Christians...Mona shouldn't generalize. So let her not generalize, except to say pretty soon she's been to so many bar and bas mtzvahs..." "
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