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"The Dead Poets Society", 2008.
A case study and suggested therapy for suicidal Neil in
"The Dead Poets Society".
3,128 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper examines how the distress of the character Neil in the movie "The Dead Poets Society" builds up and how he is unable to cope with his feelings or tell his father about his passion for acting and therefore commits suicide with his father's revolver. It attempts to analyze the reasons behind his death and also examines the causes of adolescent suicide in general. In addition, the paper looks at how suicidal behavior is multifaceted and has complex causes and origins and how complicated contributing factors to consider are demographics, psychiatrics, genetics, familial and personality.
From the Paper
"Neil's father takes no responsibility for his son's death, but rather holds Keating responsible. A 'full investigation' at the school and pressure on the boys results in them signing a written confession blaming their teacher. Keating is the scapegoat, accused of inciting the boys to restart the Dead Poets Society, and he is fired. As Keating leaves the classroom for the final time, Neil's roommate Todd, in great distress, stands on his desk and addresses his teacher as "Captain, my captain" one last time to illustrate that they have all indeed learned something. Keating had tried to make the distinction between unfettered self-expression and self-destructive behavior, but some of the boys aren't emotionally ready to incorporate this independent thinking into their daily lives. "
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The End of the Cold War, 2006.
An analysis of the factors that brought about the end of the Cold War in Europe at the end of the 1980s.
5,299 words (approx. 21.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 131.95
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This piece examines the varying issues that led to the end of the Cold War in Europe. A full exposition of the differing factors involved is offered in detail. These include political and social transformation in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, along with the role of external forces; namely the United States. However, the ultimate argument is that it was inherent economic malfunctions within the communist economies that caused their collapse. Other factors although important, can only be considered on the basis of this economic foundation.
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"In Fulton Missouri on 5th March 1946, using words that would reverberate down the decades Winston Churchill proclaimed, "From Strettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the Continent of Europe." It was undoubtedly an accurate appraisal of the political state of affairs that would dominate the international landscape for almost half a century and effect, to differing degrees the internal and foreign relations of every nation on the planet. Contentious debate has since flourished among the academic fraternity as to the origins and beginning of what we now term the Cold War. However, there is no doubt that the international system which dominated the latter half of the twentieth century came to a dramatic end between 1989 and 1991. "
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Threat from Islam to the West, 2006.
This paper explores how serious is the threat posed by Islam to the West and vice versa.
4,974 words (approx. 19.9 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 126.95
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In this article, the writer examines the complex relationship between the Islamic and Western worlds. The primary focus looks at the extent to which Islam and the West pose a threat to one another in terms of geo-political conflict. The overall assumption is that the threat posed by Islam to the West, and vice versa is grossly exaggerated. In order to accurately account for this exaggeration the complicated nature of the relationship is examined in detail. In addition, the role of extremist actions on both sides is revealed to show the manner in which threat perception is exaggerated by those with a vested political interest in the perpetuation of such sentiment. The writer notes that it is impossible to view the Islamic and Western worlds as homogeneous political entities. The writer maintains that attempting to offer an assessment based on a "clash of civilisations" is equally misguided.
From the Paper
"In analytical terms this presents a distinct problem. Nonetheless, for the purposes of consistency and clarity the writer continues to refer to the two specific areas of the globe being discussed here as the Muslim and Western worlds. It is vitally important however to remember that these labels are extremely generalised and cannot be used or considered to represent two mass geometrically opposing blocs. To suggest they do is a flagrant exaggeration. Given therefore the fragmented political and social natures of the two global areas in question, it is incorrect to envisage that they represent an amalgamated threat to one another.
"The perception of a unified threat from Islam to the West is nonetheless an extremely potent one. Often it has led to the belief in some quarters, that being Islamic in an obscure general sense can immediately be correlated with a wish to impose a political system based on a fundamentalist Islamic doctrine, something that transcends national boundaries."
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A Southern Woman Author - Flannery O'Conner, 2008.
A review of the writings of Flannery O'Conner which reveal the central divisions in the Southern paradigm.
1,638 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses how the most important themes in Flannery O'Conner's stories and characterizations deal with religion and oppression. In particular, the paper discusses O'Connor's story "Good Country People" and highlights how these themes relate to the dichotomies of simplicity and education, as well as oppression and freedom to express, to live, and to feel.
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"Danny Duncan Collum relates the Southern culture of the 20th and even the beginning of the 21st century, with religion and religion. According to the author, their religious ardor is one of the elements that find specific expression in the writings of Southern authors, and particularly in those of female writers. "
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Autism Spectrum Disorders and the WII, 2008.
An analysis of the benefits of Wii consoles for autism and Asperger's patients.
1,447 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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Wii consoles is an interactive remote console that allows people to interact with each other in a social way utilizing a device that is often used for gaming. Typically Wii consoles are associated with gaming devises including those used for Nintendo gaming stations. However, Wii can also help people engage their friends or family members in conversation, and help them tune into each other even when they are far away from each other. The purpose of this paper is to explore autism and the effects the Wii console can have for improving statistics among people with autism and Asperger's or other diseases along the autism spectrum of disorders.
Outline:
Brief History of Autism
What is Wii
Benefits of Wii Consoles For Autism and Asperger's Patients
Discussion
From the Paper
"Students with autistic spectrum disorders including autism and Asperger's syndrome often have a hard or difficult time communicating their needs or desires to others. This may cause other people to feel that they are not as intelligent as they might like. Unfortunately this is not true. More often than not these students are gifted and talented, and have much to offer especially in a global classroom. New technologies provide these students with opportunities to enhance their own knowledge and share information with others in a safe environment. While students with autism may not have the communication skills needed to talk with other peers or teachers on a face-to-face level, they may find using a console a very simple and easy way to communicate their needs or thoughts to others. "
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Information Overload and the Role of the Librarian, 2008.
An analysis of the impact of information overload and how this impact affects the role of the librarian or information professional.
5,054 words (approx. 20.2 pages), 25 sources, APA, $ 127.95
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This paper defines and discusses the concept of information overload. It analyzes what constitutes information overload and looks at how individuals display information seeking behavior. The paper then analyses the impact that information overload exerts on information seeking behavior. Finally, the paper discusses how this impact affects the role of the librarian or information professional.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Research Questions
Information Challenges
With the Beginning of the Human Race...
Review of Information
Securing Information
Excerpts from a Barrage of Information
Information Seeking Stages
Information Overload: Fact of Life
Counters to Information Overload Challenges
Frustration Fallout
Ten Stress-Relief Tips
Questions to Counter Information Overload
Personal Perspectives
Conclusion
Harvesting Positive Results
Constant Threats of Information Overload
No Easy Answers to Information Overload
Making the Best Choices
From the Paper
"Making the best choices regarding which jobs to complete concurrently, when one has to work on securing information for more than one project, proffers one answer to better managing information overload. Also, as Lewis (2007) notes, when an information seeker chooses to eliminate distractions (email; phone; visitors, that he/she does not have to immediately deal with, helps him/her better manage information.
"In the end, considering the source of information, as Behreandt (2005, p. 27) recommends, also constitutes a primary key to helping ensure information overload on information seeking behavior and the impact it exerts on the librarian/information professional proves to be more positive than negative. After all, information in and of itself does not have any value, as Nelson (2004) notes. Instead, the communication and sharing of information and its meaning gives it value."
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"A Man Named Dave", 2008.
A personal reaction to the book, "A Man Named Dave," written by Dave Pelzer.
1,426 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the two main reactions that the writer of the paper had after working through "A Man Named Dave," written by Dave Pelzer. The paper describes events that happened in the writer's life that he was reminded of when reading "A Man Named Dave." The paper also briefly touches on the possible relationship between special education needs and abused children.
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"One day we were playing a game of "horse" on a playground about two blocks from Billy's house. I didn't know that his dad had told him he could not leave the yard, but in this case he had tagged along with his big brother and was watching all of us shoot baskets, and it seemed real innocent. Billy wanted to be like us; he loved sports, and though he wasn't very good, he tried real hard. He had physical and emotional limitations, I could tell. We were having fun - until Billy's dad pulled up in his black SUV on the street next to the playground. We knew that car. And we all new how violent the dad was. His dad left the car running, got out, and opened the back door. We stopped shooting baskets and watched his dad pull a very wide belt out of the back seat. It looked like one of those old fashioned belts that barber shops used to sharpen their razors. If you've ever been in an old-fashioned barbershop you know the kind."
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"Nosferatu" and "Dracula", 2008.
A comparison of the films of "Dracula," based on Bram Stoker's novel and the 1992 film "Nosferatu," produced by German filmmaker F. W. Murnau.
2,983 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper discusses Bram Stoker's horror novel, "Dracula." It describes the plot of the novel and its characters. The paper then looks at the play of "Dracula" that was produced on stage by Hamilton Dean and John Balderston and discusses its plot. It then discusses the 1931 film version of the novel. The paper finally analyzes the 1922 silent production entitled "Nosferatu," produced by German filmmaker F. W. Murnau and compares it to the films of "Dracula."
Table of Contents:
The Novel and the Play
The Plot
Dracula 1931
Nosferatu
Nosferatu and German Expressionism
From the Paper
"Expressionism focused and emphasized the subjective over the objective (Haney 2005). Its goal was to elicit the strongest possible emotional response. Nosferatu is not only the story of a vampire. It is also the story of plague and pestilence, of evil and greed, and of inequality and sexless marriage. It delved into sexual repression and revealed the vampires out of people in the state of the German soul after World War I in Germany. Bram Stoker's novel was a peek into the subconscious. Murnau brought it out and expressed it in the form of a film. He firmly drew from that awareness that everything present contains meaning and significance. The time of its production and other elements combined to make it an Expressionist film. Though not a completely traditional representation of Expressionism, Murnau made the film unique as compared with other films of its time. The most significant element is location filming, which gave it a strong realistic character. His talent puts his horrific dream teetering at the edge of reality. He meticulously chose the elements of his film and blended them carefully into a whole and single expression of a message (Haney)."
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Employment Law in the Maquila System, 2008.
An analysis of the role of the human resource manager in labor-related legal considerations in the Maquila environment.
7,425 words (approx. 29.7 pages), 46 sources, MLA, $ 163.95
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This paper outlines some of the labor-related legal considerations that the human resource manager will face when dealing with the Maquila environment. In particular, it focuses on Mexico's labor law and its origins, the track record in the area of labor law enforcement, and just how grievances are handled. The paper also briefly reviews American labor laws. The paper uses endnotes.
Table of Contents:
section 1: Introduction
Section 2: History And Origin Of Mexican And U.S. Labor Law
Section 3: Laws Dealing With Labor Conditions In Mexico And U.S. Prior To Employment (Application/Interviews)
Section 4: Labor Laws Dealing With Working Conditions
Section 5: Labor Laws Dealing With Termination
Section 6: Conflict Of Laws
Section 7: Maquila Labor Law In Practice
Section 8: Cultural Considerations And The Labor Context
Section 9: Conclusions
From the Paper
"For the Mexican workers employed by the American parent company in Mexico, however, the Mexican labor law is the sole concern. That is not to say that the Mexican worker cannot file a claim with the NAO in either the United States or Canada, but this has not been the case historically. The majority of claims have come from the two primary areas discussed above (employees' right to organize and discrimination/harassment of women). It seems, however, that the overly protective nature of the Mexican labor law system is rarely enforced due to the outcome of the NAO submissions dealing with those two areas (NAO submissions 9702 and 9402 discussed above)."
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Apocalyptic Spirituality, 2008.
An overview of the concept of apocalyptic spirituality and a look at some famous apocalyptic thinkers.
2,039 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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The paper discusses how the creed of apocalyptic spirituality is built on the idea that apocalypse is the final goal of God and how it is the ultimate vision of Christianity. The paper considers the ways in which it can be manifested and how it falls into two categories; priori and posteriori. The paper also examines some of the more famous apocalyptic thinkers such as Lactantius, Joachim of Fiore and Friar Girolamo Savonarola.
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"Joachim of Fiore was the pessimistic mystic of apocalyptic spirituality. He lived in Italy from 1135-1202 and was the founder of the monastic order of San Giovanni in Fiore. His followers were called Joachimites. Joachim of Fiore returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land a changed man. He became a hermit for a time and lived as a pessimistic wandering preacher. After some time he was embraced by Pope Lucius III and he became a prophet. Joachim of Fiore believed that he could read the true meaning of the Bible as others had never seen it. In this reading he saw that the apocalypse was actually coming quite soon. This is what differentiated him from the apocalyptic prophets before him. Joachim of Fiore warned his followers to prepare to be judged, because he saw the impending end about to come to fruition. "
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