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Nationalism Yesterday and Today, 2006.
A research study looking at the impact nationalism has had on Europe and, in particular, the way in which nationalism as an ideological concept is perceived and understood.
4,357 words (approx. 17.4 pages), 19 sources, MLA, £ 79.95
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This paper explores the assumption that the views and theories about nationalism are to a great extent determined by the dominant theories, philosophies and perceptions of the age. In this sense it is a contention of this paper that modern nationalism needs to be understood within the context of the broader issues of modern and postmodern speculative thought. This paper also attempts to ascertain the way that theorists and thinkers over the years have understood and influenced the concept and ideology of nationalism. The study therefore provides an overview of the salient most cogent theories and perspectives on the changing views of nationalism. Additionally, the paper attempts to refer these theories and counter theories to actual contemporary situations.
Table of Contents
Introduction
What is Nationalism?
Nationalism and Ideology
Cultural Nationalism
Romanticism and Nationalism
Nationalism as a Social Construction
Hobsbawm and Geller
Summations and Reflections
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"It is something of a truism to say that ethnic and nationalist movements have become a dominant force in the world in the past century. It is also relatively easy to forecast that the future of Europe will be shaped to a great extent by nationalistic imperatives and philosophies. One only has to look at the recent history of Eastern Europe and the Balkans for general and tentative conformation of these assumptions. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the fragmentation of the region have allowed nationalisms and ethnic groups to emerge in many areas. And, according to modern theorists of nationalism, we are also seeing the invention of new "nationalisms" that are being constructed by political and ideological forces - sometimes with devastating consequences."
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Tourism: Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow, 1998.
Examines the history & changing nature of tourism, from a luxury of the super rich in Medieval times, through mass marketed vacation of today. Assesses the possibility of "object-specific" travel in the near future.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, £ 27.95
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"Tourism: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Yesterday's Grand Visions
Tourism, the act of paying money to go from one place to another to see different and unique sights, has been a fact of civilized life since approximately the 12th century. Of course, back in those days it was basically the upper, upper classes that had the time, the money, and the interest in travelling from one spot to another. The word "travel" by the way comes from the medieval English word "travail" which means suffering great hardship, and that is a very good description of travel in its earliest days. Much has been written about the journeys of Marco Polo, who until recently was considered the world's first tourist.
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Management: Yesterday and Today, 2002.
A paper which traces the development of the concept of management from the industrial revolution until today.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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The author of this paper shows how humans have always used some form of management to carry out tasks efficiently since the earliest times. However, when tracing the history of management the author traces the development of management from the industrial revolution and considers the practice of management of industries as the start of management.
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"The Behavioral or the Human Relations style of management emerged in the 1920s-30s and dealt with the 'human' aspect of organizations. The Hawthorne Experiments that were conducted between 1924-1933 at the Hawthorne Plant of Western electric Co., Illinois heralded the advent of this style of management. The Hawthorne Studies conducted by Elton Mayo revealed the importance of the human factor on productivity. The studies indicated that there was no direct relationship between the working conditions and level of productivity. The Human Relations or Behavioral approach to management thus emphasized the attitude of workers and forced the managers to pay closer attention to the individual workers problems and to try to find out the underlying cause behind the workers' attitude in order to increase productivity."
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Social Security: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, 2004.
A look at the history of Social Security and what the future prospects are.
2,741 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 57.95
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This paper discusses the origins of Social Security, how it has evolved, and where it all seems to lead into the future. It explains how Social Security developed during the Great Depression and has lasted throughout the years, giving some measure of economic security to America's retired since the 1930s. Social Security has faced some hurdles, and many believe it will not last through the "Baby Boomer" escalation in retirement by 2030. It argues, however, that Social Security has endured through depression and recession and seems poised to last long into America's future.
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"Social Security, the payment of retirement benefits to those no longer working at their primary career, is not a new idea. Thomas Paine wrote about economic security for the elderly in the 18th century, but it took American leadership until the 20th century to actually do something about retirees and their lack of income. In fact, many other countries enacted social insurance long before the United States created a program. "Germany, in fact, had put extensive social insurance systems in place in 1883, under Bismarck. In the Western Hemisphere, Uruguay was an early pioneer. Foreign examples did not, however, seem to impress Americans" (Skidmore 23). Before the 20th century, most Americans were farmers, and their economic security in their old age depended on their family (SSA)."
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A Lady: Today and Yesterday, 2002.
An analysis of early feminism connecting with the book/play "Ragtime", highlighting Emma Goldman as a character and historical person, as well as parallels with today's Gloria Steinem and feminism.
2,255 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 48.95
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This paper studies the changes women have accomplished through feminism during the early 20th century to today, using the play/book Ragtime as an example of one of the portrayals of women of the time. A comparison of the ideals of women of the early 20th century dealing with feminism using Emma Goldman and her events throughout her life as well as how she is portrayed as a character in the play/book Ragtime, with current female social standing with Gloria Steinem as a representative revealing some of her ideals paralleling to Goldman's.
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"Although not an era of radical change, the first ten years of the twentieth century contain a myriad of indications of future transformations. This has proved to be true through the actions and efforts of early feminists as well as today?s. More and more women felt free to choose library work, social work, medicine, and business as a life?s profession in lieu of marriage. In many ways, this century was a new millenium that held special hope and promise for all American women, and they met its challenges with courage, creativity, and conviction. E.L. Doctorow, in his novel Ragtime, demonstrated the transition of women from delicate dependent wives to idealistic, empowered persons during the early twentieth century. Emma Goldman?s inspiring speeches impacted the characters in Ragtime, and their ideals are parallel to current feminists such as Gloria Steinem."
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How Great Minds of Yesterday Shape the Social Thought of Today, 2002.
An examination of the social theories of the past and how they influence the decision-making policies of leaders today.
1,390 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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A discussion and analysis of great leaders such as Malcolm X, Betty Friedan, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as others are presented. The author points out that that social theories are not limited exclusively to social problems but rather trickle down to political and economic issues as well. This paper examines social theories that seek to explain and remedy disparities in America and how revolutionaries helped to shape these theories through their campaigns for justice.
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"While America remains the lone superpower of the world, a supreme model for freedom, democracy, a land of promise and opportunity, America is grounded in a past tainted in the most horrible forms of racism, sexism and other forms of prejudice. Even today in America, where are all people, theoretically, enjoy the same freedoms regardless of race, creed, sex or origin, America still can not escape the haunting of her dark past. Throughout the years, great minds such as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King have fought for equality and justice for all people, for all American citizens to be free to enjoy the rights guaranteed to them by the U.S. constitution. Leaders of the civil rights and feminist movements have made great strides, however, great disparities among those of different race, class and sex still exist today. As a result, social scientists have focused on the causes and cures for such disparities. Just as Martin Luther King turned to Gandhi for inspiration, social theories of today are greatly influenced by the leaders of yesterday."
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The Changing Role of the Teacher, 2002.
The role of the teacher yesterday, today and tomorrow.
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 17 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper explores the changes that role of the teacher has undergone throughout history. It also assesses the new challenges that teachers today face in the light of new technology and current social and cultural issues.
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Teaching is one of the world?s oldest professions. It originated with the elders of the tribe explaining natural phenomena and the tribal customs to the young. Mass public education emerged in the 19th century. Teaching has under gone massive changes since that time. Today, society relies on teachers and educational institutions to provide the basis for a functioning society. Schools now have to plan and provide for a diversity of cultures and learning styles. Physical, social and emotional needs of students also need to be addressed. These accelerating social and cultural changes within the educational system continue to have a vast impact on the working lives on teachers.
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Jane Addams, 2006.
This paper looks at Jane Addams as an agent for meaningful social change, yesterday and today.
2,164 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 46.95
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In this article, the writer discusses Jane Addams, who was a pioneer in social work, an active opponent of war and a driver of reforms in politics and education during the last quarter of the nineteenth and first quarter of the twentieth centuries. However, as the writer points out, many of the social problems she fought so fiercely to overcome, still exist. In this paper, the writer revisits Jane Addams' personal background, ideals, writings and achievements, that furnishes insight into why her activism might be of value at the start of the twenty-first century in dealing with some of today's most serious societal ills.
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"Cimbala and Miller, in 'Against the Tide: Women Reformers in American Society', emphasize the influence that Jane Addams' father and mother had on her life. Her mother, although only alive for the first several years of Addams' life, exhibited kindness and generosity toward the poor thereby serving as a role model. Addams' father, according to these authors, was "a wealthy landowner, miller, banker, investor and state legislator," a man possessing "moral rectitude and civic-mindedness". Upon his death, he left Addams' with a substantial inheritance accompanied by an intense desire to change the world for the better, although her desire was tempered by a perception of expectations of her that constrained her from taking action. Her studies of Tolstoy, Marx, Emerson, and others helped to formulate her commitment to work for the benefit of the poor and suffering."
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Technology and Education, 2006.
A look at the elementary classrooms of yesterday, today and tomorrow and how they have been affected by technology.
1,426 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the classrooms of the past, present and future and looks at how technology has changed the way lessons are taught. The paper describes the technology that is now available in elementary schools today, focusing primarily on the CD-ROM, and explains what educational value it possesses for the classroom.
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"A picture of a typical classroom from yesterday might have shown desks all in rows with the teacher at the front of the class using the chalkboard to diagram a sentence. All "learning" included textbooks, notebook paper, and papers which were turned into be graded by the teacher. Assignments were done independently while the teacher worked at her neat desk or walked around the room to insure silence. Information for research projects came from printed material such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, or a vertical file. Tests were given at the end of the chapter to measure what had been learned. Grade cards were single sheets with letters such as A, B, and C. The principal's office was not the place to be, and parents only came to school to pick up their child."
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Managing in Today's Workforce, 2002.
This paper discusses the importance of effectively managing the diverse workforce of today.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 61.95
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This ten-page graduate paper discusses the importance of effectively managing the diverse workforce of today. The workforce today is very different from what it used to be some decades ago, this is because of the rapid changes that the corporate world has encountered in the United States. With these changes, a change in human resource management practices is also required.
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Organized Crime Today, 2007.
This paper explores the challenges that organized crime presents law enforcement agencies today.
1,679 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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The writer provides an overview of organized crime in the past and how it is manifested today. The paper looks at drug deals that have become the dominant issue and discusses what law enforcement agencies across the nation are doing to combat organized crime. The paper explains that today law enforcement agencies have to contend with the technological abilities organized crime groups have to commit fraud and identity theft.
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Introduction
History
Then and Now
Today
Law Enforcement Efforts
Conclusion
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"A bank finds out that its largest account holder has been laundering money into international accounts for months. That bank may be the victim of organized crime. A drug deal out of Florida turns up 100 kilos of cocaine that was supposed to be shipped across America. This was most likely the work of organized crime. A businessman walking down the street is shot through the head with a single bullet, and police later discover he was preparing double sets of books for one of his accounting clients. This man may have been the victim of organized crime."
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A Critical Analysis of "Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920s", 2002.
This paper reviews the content and style of Frederick Lewis Allen's "Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920s".
1,853 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 0 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper reviews Frederick Lewis Allen's writing style in "Only Yesterday" and the reason for his success at documenting the era of the 1920s. It looks at Allen's composition style and the great variety of issues he touches upon. This paper also discusses the weaknesses in "Only Yesterday" and provides a final analysis of the book.
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"Acknowledged instantaneously among the classics, Only Yesterday is a vibrant and state-of-the-art account of one of the most absorbing decades of the 20th century. A masterpiece by Frederick Lewis Allen, the book narrates a time of bliss as well as blight, an era when incredible elevations were hastily followed by heartrending denigrates."
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Music and Performing Arts, Renaissance to Today, 2007.
A discussion of music and drama, from the Renaissance era until today.
984 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper examines the influence that music and performing arts have had on human culture and society, focusing on the Renaissance period. The paper explains that in the early part of the Renaissance, the role of music was tremendously important as polyphony became more simplified in the Renaissance, generally "smoother" and more harmonious overall. The paper notes that there is no doubt that the technological impact of recording technologies, beginning with the phonograph and leading up to today's CDs and DVDs, has had an impact upon the individual enjoyment and distribution of music and dramatic art forms (especially film), unprecedented since the invention of the printing press in the Renaissance. In conclusion, the paper shows that today, the Internet has hugely assisted in enabling individuals to share such work among themselves, though not to the point of alleviating the isolating influence of technology or to creating a new form of communal experience.
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"In the early part of the Renaissance, the role of religion, that is to say, the church as an organization and social unifying force, was still prominent above all else. Nation-states had not yet arisen to assert their claim on peoples' loyalty. The church represented stability and social cohesion in a world of uncertainty and danger from many sources: feudal overlords, weak central governments, and unpredictable weather and harvests. The role of music was thus tremendously important too in this period. Polyphony became more simplified in the Renaissance, and generally "smoother" and more harmonious overall."
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Puritanism in American Society Today, 2001.
An examination of aspects of puritanism that still exist in American society today.
715 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 2 sources, £ 17.95
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This paper discusses puritan concepts that are still inherent in American society today. On one side, there are the Pilgrims and Plymouth Rock, the blunderbuss and the turkey, and on the other there is also the commonly-held 'dark side,' the Massachusetts Bay Colony Puritans: witch-hunts, elitism, intolerance, narrow-minded zealotry. The former is seen to be more influential today.
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""I do not believe in the creed professed by the Jewish church, by the Roman church, by the Greek church, by the Turkish church, by the Protestant church, nor by any church that I know of. My own mind is my own church." (Thomas Paine) History is primarily the history of ideas. The ideas, concepts and constructions which emerged from Europe in the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries had an impact on the whole of the Western world from Europe to its colonies and beyond. The faith in reason, science, technology, progress, human rights, commerce, the nation, and humanity in general, would eventually find its way into a global context. While various Puritan concepts are under fire today, the world has yet to replace them."
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