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Korean Calligraphy History »

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the biographical information, style and works of Kim Chong-Hui, Korean calligrapher, and describes his works in correlation to a view of Korean calligraphy and Chinese calligraphy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Structure of the Scientific Revolutions Postscript by Thomas Kuhn »

This 12 page paper provides an outline to the postscript to Thomas Khun’s work and then goes on to compare and contrast the views of Khun with the sociological perspectives of theorists like Max Weber. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Technology and Contemporary Civilization »

This 12 page paper considers the interactions between technology and modern civilization, with a specific analytical view of the impact of technology on social forces, including the way in which we wage war. This paper outlines the changes in military technology as they underscore social change and also assesses ...
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Account of the 3rd Punic War »

A 5 page account of the Third Punic War, the encounter between Rome and Carthage between 149 and 146 B.C. which resulted in the total destruction of Carthage. Presents the view that Rome took a different demeanor during this war, that she showed no greatness of soul, rectitude, utter ...
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Abraham Lincoln and Opposing Views of Him »

A 7 page analysis of primary sources in Voices from the House Divided, by Glenn Linden and Thomas Pressley. The writer discusses the contrasting views showed by Unionists and Confederates regarding Abraham Lincoln. No additional sources cited.
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What I Saw at the Revolution by Peggy Noonan »

A 5 page report on Peggy Noonan's 1990 book. Speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and George Bush, Noonan gives a view of Washington of laughable images of self-importance while being pragmatic about herself and her own role. Of Irish-Catholic and middle class roots, Noonan gives a highly readable and ...
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Overview of One Hell of a Gamble Khrushchev, Castro and Kennedy, 1958-1964 by Aleksandr Fursenko and Timothy Naftali »

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the major points, methodology, thesis and purpose of Aleksandr Fursenko and Timothy Naftali’s book One Hell of a Gamble: Khrushchev, Castro and Kennedy, 1958-1964. While providing a comprehensive view of the book as a whole, this paper also considers the ...
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A History of Nationalism in Russia »

A 4 page research paper that examines the topic of Russian nationalism from an historical point of view. The writer argues that by examining the history of Russian nationalism, it is possible to gain insight into the continuing role that Russian nationalism has played throughout Russian history and particularly in ...
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Comparative Poetic Analysis of 'Facing It' by Yusef Komunyakaa and 'Dulce Et Decorum' by Wilfred Owen »

This 5 page essay compares and contrasts two poems written more than seventy years apart and that both speak to the futility and waste of war. The essay briefly addresses the tone, point of view, and subject matter, as well as proving the point that. No additional sources cited.
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History of the Social Security System »

A 13 page overview of the Social Security Program. Provides a detailed view of the economic and social situation leading up the program and a history of the developments over the past sixty years. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Indiana History »

A 5 page critical literature review of “Out of Harmony” written by Lucy Hoyce Kamau. Discusses the author’s effective illustration that the “official” history of Posey County Indiana presented by the New Harmony Museum provides only a distorted view of the communal Harmonists and Owenists who occupied the area ...
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The Mexican Revolution by Alan Knight' »

This 9 page paper takes a critical look at Alan Knight’s The Mexican Revolution. Also included is a discussion on reporting of history and the view of another author concerning Knight’s book. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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End of War and Human Evolution »

A 17 page research paper exploring the human animal, his tendency to kill, and his evolutionary path out of that propensity. Based on Lorenz’s views “On Aggression,” the writer posits that while history and human nature suggest that nations will always be at war, that humans are evolving economically ...
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Frederick Douglass versus the Confederacy »

A 5 page research paper which examines how the antebellum South was viewed through the eyes of white Southerners and then through the eyes of ex-slave Frederick Douglass. Using the work of Drew Faust in his book on the development of Confederate nationalism, the writer shows how white Southerners considered ...
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Post Cold War Conflict Between the Liberalist Idealists and the Neorealists »

A 20 page research paper that provides an overview of the issue of Post-Cold War conflict and the seeming contradiction evidence by neorealist and liberalist/idealist views regarding international relations. Bibliography list 12 sources.
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The Aaron Burr Conspiracy »

A 9 page overview of the Aaron Burr Conspiracy, an affair in which the ex-Vice President of the United States planned to invade Mexico and Louisiana and to establish a sovereign nation in what was at the time known as the Louisiana Purchase. Concludes that the conspiracy was not ...
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French Revolution Interpretations »

This 8 page paper provides a variety of assessments regarding the causes of the revolution as well as evaluations on outcome. Most views focus on class stratification but others speculate on religious, political and economic causes. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo »

Dalton Trumbo's anti-war novel about the reflections of Joe Bonham makes a significant statement about the nature of man and the struggles of war. This 3 page paper provides a brief overview of Trumbo's book and considers the significance within the societal view he provides. No additional sources ...
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Korean Corporations and the Practice of Nepotism »

This paper discusses the concept of nepotism in Korean corporations, focusing on the chaebols, huge family-owned conglomerates in Korean that were, in part, responsible for the economy's collapse. The paper attempts to bring an objective view in terms of this topic. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century French Battles According to George Lefebvre and Roland Mousnier »

This 5-page paper compares and contrasts views held by Roland Mousnier and George Lefebvre in terms of what caused uprising in 17th and 18th century France. This essay examines both the causes, and the roles of the peasants, merchant classes and aristocracies in The Fronde (mid-1600s) and the French Revolution ...
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Cass Sunstein's Republic.com »

This 7 page paper gives an analysis and review of Cass Sunstein's book, Republic.com. A corroborating view is offered from Andrew Shapiro's book, The Control Revolution. Examples, quotes, cited from both texts. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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20th Century Race History »

This 6 page paper discusses the history of race in the twentieth century and included such major movements as slavery, segregation, desegregation, and the civil rights movement. Furthermore, many notable authors and their views on this topic are noted in this paper, such as Zinn, McBride, Mel King, and ...
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Stock Markets During Times of War »

This 20 page paper considers the argument that war is good for the stock market. The paper looks at the impact of war on the stock market, the paper takes a broad view before focusing on the London Stock Exchange and the Iraq 2003 war. The writer considers different theories ...
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Business History and Management »

A 4 page paper discussing this question: “Does the ‘managerial revolution’ in leading industrial nations explain their competitiveness and growth performance?” The structure and function of the integrated managerial enterprise is credited in the view of many with giving rise to large firms and enabling them to achieve ...
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Red Azalea and Dragon's Village »

A paper which looks at two autobiographical novels set in the Chinese Cultural Revolution, with particular reference to the protagonists' experiences in reconciling their personal and political views. Bibliography lists 4 sources
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Transformation and Seventeenth Century England »

A 4 page research paper that discusses the 17th century as a time of transformation in England. The writer argues that the seventeenth century was a period of rapid change in England, economically, politically and religiously. In his text The Century of Revolution, historian Christopher Hill argues persuasively that ...
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A Biography of Wesley Clark »

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the career and life of Wesley Clark. This paper relates the fact that Clark’s history as a decorated Army officer, his understanding and participation in international politics, and his long-standing views on protecting national interests have all supported the call for ...
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Globalization's First Stages, the Cold War »

A 9 page contention that the Cold War can be viewed as one of the beginning stages of globalization. Indeed, the Cold War itself was a kind of warfare, a kind of warfare which was at least partially characterized by the strong insistence of the two major world powers ...
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3 Biographies on Abraham Lincoln Analyzed »

This 10 page paper analyzes three different biographies on Abraham Lincoln. The biographies all present very different views of the man who was the 16th president of the United States, and in this way presents a very thorough and well-rounded analysis of a very complex man. Bibliography lists ...
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Human Nature as Viewed by Thomas Hobbes »

This 7 page paper looks at the theories of Thomas Hobbes and how he views the nature of man. War and why it manifests is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Three Revolutionary Leaders Compared »

This 3 page paper examines the way in which leaders were viewed by their contemporaries. George Washington, Jean-Paul Marat and Toussaint are discussed. No bibliography.
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Scientific Revolutions and the Perspectives of Thomas S. Kuhn »

A 6 page essay that summarizes and analyzes two essays by Thomas S. Kuhn, "Nature and Necessity of Scientific Revolutions" and "Objectivity, Value Judgement and Theory Choice." The writer discusses how these essays express Kuhn's views pertaining to the manner in which science periodically undergoes paradigm shifts. No additional sources ...
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Seeing History Through Hill's, Hobsbawm's, Thompson's, and Marx's Eyes »

This 10 page paper looks at Marxist ideas and technique as well as how other theorists view history. Each theorist is discussed in his own right, but all are compared and contrasted to one another's thinking. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Overview of Galileo »

8 pages in length. The writer discusses 8 separate points pertaining to Galileo's scientific contributions, including his trial, his views on religion and science, as well as the impact of the Scientific Revolution. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Justification of the Iraq War and Other Alternative Perspectives »

This 5 page paper argues that the impending action with Iraq is justifiable based on the criteria in James Sterba's book: Morality in Practice. Quotes cited from text which support the statements, with accompanying examples. Possible alternative views offered and countered. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Differing Feminist Perspectives »

This 3 page paper examines the views of several feminists and compares and contrasts them. The French Revolution is a part of the discussion when political ideology is also examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Character of Jim and the Views of Mark Twain on Slavery in Huckleberry Finn »

A 6 page paper which examines Mark Twain's views on slavery primarily through his character Jim from The adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Church and State Views of Thomas Jefferson »

On New Year's Day, 1802, President Thomas Jefferson penned a letter to the Baptist Association of Danbury, Connecticut articulating his views on the relationship between church and state. This separation, his belief in majority rule, and in reduction in government continue to profoundly affect the government of the United States. ...
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Economic Perspectives of Ralph Nader, John Kerry, and George W. Bush »

This 4 page paper examines the economic views of these three politicians. A hypothetical situation is examined. What would these three do if there were a depression in 2007? Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Works by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow »

This 6 page paper discusses various works by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The various influences on his work are explored and exampled from his works, including his views on America, slavery, war, mythology, and the human condition. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Oppression and What It Means »

This 5 page paper examines a variety of theorists in respect to their views on oppression. Theorists include Karl Marx, Fidel Castro and Booker T. Washington. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Slavery and the Influences of Class, Gender, and Race »

This 4 page paper briefly examines some the views that gender, race and class greatly influenced the development of slavery, and argues that racism is still present today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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"Sorrow Of War," "Perfume Dreams" And "In Country" - Review »

12 pages in length. Ninh's The Sorrow of War, Lam's Perfume Dreams and Mason's In Country are drawn together by the single thread of war, yet their unique perspectives take readers on three distinct journeys that cultivate entirely distinctive impressions. For a war whose perspective is typically that ...
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Wiencek/On George Washington »

A 9 page book review that reports on Henry Wiencek's An Imperfect God, which is a biography of George Washington that offers a different view of this Founding Father, as Wiencek concentrates on Washington's role as a slaveholder. Drawing heavily on critical analysis of this text authored by ...
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The Patriot Act »

A 4 page discussion of the varying perceptions of the impacts of the Patriot Act. This paper contrasts the views of those that contend the Act has resulted in numerous violations of civil rights and those that contend the Act has provided much needed protection. Bibliography lists 2 ...
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Two Views of War: Jomini and Clausewitz »

This 6 page paper discusses the views of war held by Antoine-Henri Jomini and Carl von Clausewitz and argues that they are surprisingly similar; it also explains some of Clausewitz’s metaphors and what he would think of General Mac Arthur’s comment that there is “no substitute for victory.” Bibliography lists ...
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Daily Life during the Seven Years War in North America »

This 5 page paper discusses what life was like in America during the Seven Years War from the point of view of a colonist. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Points of View on the Just War Theory »

In four pages this paper examines the just war theory from various scholarly points of view as presented in texts by Mark Evans, Noam Chomsky, and Michael Walzer, with the writer’s own personal perspectives on the topic also included. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Emancipation Proclamation, The Debate »

This 5 page essay relates to the debate as to whether or not Lincoln deserves the designation of the Great Emancipator. The writer relates the position of Stephen B. Oates, who argues that he does and also that of Vincent Harding, who presents the opposing view. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act »

A 6 page paper that begins with the legal definition of sexual harassment and the two types defined by the U.S. Supreme Court. The paper discusses what conduct can be viewed as harassment, the impact of this conduct, and what the victim and employer should do. The writer provides ...
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