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?Voss? by Patrick White, 2002.
A study of the character, Johann Ulrich Voss in Patrick White's novel, "Voss".
660 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 13.95
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The paper explores the character Voss in Patrick White's novel of the same name about a German explorer intent on crossing Australia. The paper discusses the personality of Voss and his relationships with the people he comes into contact with. The paper also shows how the main characters in ?The Dead? by James Joyce, ?The Prophet?s Hair? by Salman Rushdie, and Voss by Patrick White are alike and how they differ, and also gives a brief description of each storyline.
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"The unforgiving outback of Australia in Voss by Patrick White would seem to be worlds away in tone and distance from Joyce?s Ireland. Yet Gabriel and the title character both share the traits of an uncompromising attitude towards life, a belief in their own rightness of outlook and attitude. Gabriel?s is far more fragile than that of the sense of self of Voss. Gabriel doubts himself at the slightest question, a cutting remark from a girl or when learning another man once loved his wife. Voss only becomes shaken in confrontation with the elements. Still, destabilizing masculine confidence is at the heart of both narratives."
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Girard's Monstrous Double in Patrick White's 'A Fringe of Leaves', 1998.
This paper discusses Rene Girard's philosophy concerning the monstrous double while applying it to Patrick White's 'A Fringe of Leaves'.
2,820 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 49.95
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This paper analyzes Patrick White's 'A Fringe of Leaves' in respect to Rene Girard's philosophy claiming that human desire is not essentialized but rather mimetic. Girard explains that mimetic desire necessarily involves a model and a disciple who become rivals desiring the same things. This philosophy helps the reader understand Ellen Roxburgh's journey to self-discovery. It contains excerpts from the book and their explanations.
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"Rene Girard's philosophy regarding mimetic desire, the reciprocity of violence and the monstrous double can be applied to Patrick White's novel A Fringe of Leaves. Indeed, his ideas give us a clearer understanding of the journey undertaken by Ellen Roxburgh - a journey both physical and spiritual, between two alternate cultures and ultimately, between two alternate selves."
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Patrick White on Christianity, 2002.
An overview of the indictment of Christianity in Patrick White's "A Fringe of Leaves".
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 42.95
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This paper will study several aspects of White's depiction of theological issues in general, and Christianity in particular, in "A Fringe of Leaves". It will be argued that White perceives a disconnect between the public theology of imperialist Christianity, and its irrelevance as a belief system for individuals confronted by the random chaos of the human experience.
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Saint Patrick of Ireland: The Influence of his Life on his Writings, 2002.
This paper chronicles Patrick's life, conversion and his writings.
1,690 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper is about Saint Patrick's life and the way it affected his writings and mission work in Ireland. Saint Patrick is credited with the conversion of Ireland and the spread of Christian enthusiasm throughout the world. The paper also addresses two legends about Saint Patrick, his autobiography "The Confessio," and his poem "The Lorica."
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"Patrick's first encounter with Ireland was traumatic and would have prevented a weaker man from returning. Shortly before he reached his sixteenth year, Patrick was captured by an Irish raiding party led by the powerful Chieftain Milchu of County Antrim "...The Man and His Life" ). This is when Patrick learned the native language and was introduced to the pagan and Druid practices that he would one-day drive out of the country. Although he became familiar with the language and rituals of the Irish, Patrick longed for his homeland."
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Naval Fiction of Patrick O'Brien, 2005.
A paper on the literary genius of nautical-fiction writer Patrick O'Brien.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 47.95
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This paper is a discussion on Patrick O'Brien, the literary genius of nautical-fiction who died in 2000. It looks at elements of O'Brien's naval fiction and the 21 Aubry/Maturin novels including characterization, plot and style. .
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Regional Planner Patrick Geddes, 2005.
This paper discusses Patrick Geddes and his contribution to the idea of regional planning.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 20.95
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This paper explains that that Sir Patrick Geddes was one of the founders of town planning as a profession. The author points out that Geddes was the first in Britain to use "landscape architect" as a professional title. The paper relates that he derived his ideas from a study of evolution under T.H. Huxley and, in turn, Geddes'greatest influence was through his student Lewis Mumford.
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"Patrick Geddes (1854-1932) was a Scottish biologist and town planner. He made use of the theory of evolution, which he studied with T.H. Huxley, using it as a basis for his ethics, history, and town planning. For instance, he created "a botanical garden for the University of Dundee which aimed to show the relationships between groups of plants and also their historical significance" (Turner para. 1). He carried this into his work in different ways, producing the key book Cities in Evolution in 1915. Sir Patrick Geddes was one of the founders of town planning as a profession and was the first in Britain to use "landscape architect" as a professional title (Turner para. 1)."
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Warren Jiang and Patrick Chabal, 2005.
An analysis of Wenran Jiang's "China's Quest For Modernization" and Patrick Chabal's "The Quest For Good Government and Development in Africa: Is NEPAD the Answer?"
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, £ 15.95
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This paper reviews two articles including Wenran Jiang's "China's Quest For Modernization" and Patrick Chabal's "The Quest For Good Government and Development in Africa: Is NEPAD the Answer?" The paper identifies and discusses the thesis and important points of both articles. It poses discussion questions at the end of each analysis and examines the pros and cons of both articles.
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" The African State Title: "The Quest For Good Government and Development in Africa: Is NEPAD the Answer?" Author: Patrick Chabal Author's Thesis: In light of recent democratization, Africa continues to experience economic and political crises. Although NEPAD's efforts are amicable, there is "little reason to believe that the nature of politics in Africa will change" (Chabal 248). Chabal examines contemporary politics in Africa in terms of neo-patrimonialism and disorder and its constraints on power."
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Urban Planner Patrick Geddes, 2005.
This paper explores the visionary contributions of Sir Patrick Geddes to modern urban planning.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, £ 26.95
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This paper discusses Patrick Geddes' contribution to the'garden city' concept of urban planning, a movement that gained strength throughout the twentieth century. The author points out the impact of Geddes upon urban planning thinkers such as Lewis Mumford and Ebenezer Howard. The paper relates that these planners owe a great deal of their own views to Geddes' firm belief in the marriage between the city and the urban landscape and between nature and human creation.
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"This paper explores the impact of Patrick Geddes upon the development of contemporary urban planning. Chiefly, this paper focuses upon Geddes' contribution to the 'garden city' concept towards urban planning as that movement gained strength throughout the twentieth century. In particular, this paper examines Geddes' undeniable influence upon later thinkers - most famously Lewis Mumford. In the final analysis, perhaps no short paper can make complete sense of Sir Patrick Geddes, but the very exploration of the man is a rewarding and illuminating pursuit in and of itself. "
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Patrick Glynn's "God: The Evidence", 2004.
This paper review Patrick Glynn's "God: The Evidence" based on anthropic principle.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 13.95
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This paper explains that, rather than trying to refute the power of science, which is something that might well be impossible to do given the effectiveness of science, Patrick Glynn in "God: The Evidence" attempts to use the trappings of science and even some of the principles of scientific inquiry to argue that there is proof of the Judeo-Christian God's existence. The author points out that Glynn's argument for the existence of God is based on the anthropic principle, which is the idea that the universe appears to have been constructed in such a way that its design is particularly tailored to support intelligent life.
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"Patrick Glynn in "God: The Evidence" argues that the anthropic principle fails to give us any sense of what we might call, with no inclination toward the blasphemous, as the personhood or particularity of God nor allow us to have any sense of what ..."
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Daniel Patrick Brown's "The Beautiful Beast", 2005.
A book review and critique of Daniel Patrick Brown's "The Beautiful Beast".
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 28.95
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This paper summarizes, reviews and critiques "The Beautiful Beast", Daniel Patrick Brown's book about the life and crimes of SS-Aufseherin, Irma Geese.
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"Daniel Patrick Brown's "The Beautiful Beast" is a work devoted to the life and crimes of a German woman, known as Irma Grese, who served as an SS-Aufseherin under the Nazi's in Hitler's Germany during the Holocaust. Aufseherin is roughly translated as a matron or overseer of the concentration camp prisoners - a role Grese served with honor and relish. Brown's book traces Grese's life though she only lived until..."
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Patrick Henry, 2001.
The following essay takes a look at the life of Patrick Henry, the American Demosthenes, the loud voice of a people seeking freedom.
2,010 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 37.95
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This paper takes a look at Patrick Henry, a revolutionist whose hatred of centralized government and a passion for freedom were some of the most vital contributions to the revolution and the subsequent formation of a national government. This paper discusses how Henry influences today?s radical, federal-building-bombing, gun-toting, survivalist, home-schooling militia groups.
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?In this age of revisionist history, the time has come to talk of many things that only a few years ago may have been overlooked. There exists today a certain openness to the possibility that not every one of the men who founded our nation was a saint. That, in many cases, if they were to be magically transplanted to the present, in addition to being a little astonished at the flying machines, they might find themselves entirely at odds with the very government they helped to create and the society that has built itself around that government.?
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Patrick Fridenson's "The French Home Front", 2000.
A review of Patrick Fridenson's book, "The French Home Front," analyzing the changes in French society during World War I, with an emphasis on the change in women's roles.
1,180 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, £ 23.95
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"Patrick Fridenson has collected a series of essays regarding the "Great War" in France. Also known as World War I, this war brought about major changes in France politically, financially, and socially. Though several people and groups did not agree with many of the changes and/or advances, they were almost inevitable."
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Patrick Henry, 2004.
An overview of the life and political achievements of this American Revolution personality.
2,247 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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Patrick Henry is one of the most influential figures of our time. Henry played an instrumental role in the American Revolution and is regarded as a great orator and intellectual. This paper explores the life and times of Patrick Henry. It begins by discussing his early life and education before focusing on his early adulthood and his life as a lawyer. The paper then discusses the years that he spent as a leading politician in Virginia. Finally, the research focuses on the oratory skills that Patrick Henry possessed and closes with the last days of his life.
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"Although Henry had turned down various high level positions in the government, in 1799 he decided to run for the Virginia Legislature. (?Henry, Patrick?) George Washington encouraged this endeavor and Henry ran for the Federalist Party. (?Henry, Patrick?) His decision to run for this party alienated many of his constituents because the party encouraged a large central government?a concept that Henry had previously loathed. (?Henry, Patrick?) Although many were alienated by his new outlook on government, he once again used his skills as an orator to win them over. (?Henry, Patrick?) He won the seat in the legislature but died the same year before he was able to fill the seat."
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"The Epic Of Son-jara" ( Fa-digi Sisoko ) and "The Mande Blacksmiths" ( Patrick Mcnaughton ), 1999.
Compares portrayals of two groups of clan families in West Africa.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, £ 28.95
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"This paper analyzes and compares The Epic of Son-Jara: A West African Tradition and The Mande Blacksmiths: Knowledge. Power, and Art in West Africa, two books that take quite different approaches to examining two of the groups of clan families that specialize in the Mande community in West Africa. The Epic of Son-Jara records a meticulous translation of the oral tradition of storytelling crucial to the community's recording and preservation of its history. The translation is drawn from a performance by a jeli or griot, a professional bard trained to tell the epic story of the legendary figure who founded the civilization more than 750 years ago. The Mande Blacksmiths is a more conventional examination of another of the four hereditary clan families within Mande society, the numuw, professional blacksmith/sculptors who also hold a distinct place in Mande..."
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