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History of U.S. Public Health Dentistry »

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the history of public health dentistry in the United States with a focus on its related organizations. Various subjects are discussed inclusive of water fluoridation and cosmetic dentistry. The paper concludes with the future outlook of the profession. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...
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Death Theme in Poetry of the Early Nineteenth Century »

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a number of works of 19th century poetry with a focus on the theme of death. This paper considers the works of William Bryant, Lydia Huntley Sigourney, Emily Dickinson and Edgar Allan Poe. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Overview of Marxist Historical Materialism Theory »

This 4 page paper delves into the concept and provides an overview of this Marxist theory. Contemporary views, and alterations of the nineteenth century theory, are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Norman Hampson's Arguments on the French Revolution »

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the central arguments and underpinnings of the French Revolution of 1789. This paper assesses the arguments of Norman Hampson, who has argued that frustrated attempts at moderation could have established a new society peacefully, but that the nobility blocked this kind ...
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War as Portrayed in The Ramayana »

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the central themes of war and violence in Ramayana and other Indian classics and the status of the warrior in these texts. This paper attempts to determine whether any particular group of men is considered superior to a warrior. Bibliography ...
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Christopher Hill's World Turned Upside Down »

7 pages in length. Christoper Hill's World Turned Upside Down : Radical Ideas During the English Revolution describes how the English Revolutionary war was waged for several reasons, with religion as one of the primary causes. The author provides a detailed overview of Hill's historical account of the ...
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Native American Past and Present Historical Issues »

A 6 page overview of the historic and contemporary issues confronting Native Americans. The author condenses these issues into three main categories: health, land and leadership. Background information is provided for each category and the reasons for its importance are emphasized in terms of statistics and historic ...
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History of the UN and its Influences »

A 6 page overview of the post World War II history of the United Nations. Discusses its objectives and driving forces. Identifies the United Sates as being one of the largest shapers of the UN. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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A Comparative Social Change Analyisis of Pornography and Civil Rights »

This 12 page paper provides an overview of some of the major perspectives related to views on pornography and civil rights, especially in the application of legal standards and identifiable freedoms. This paper attempts to determine in which case which came first, the law or the social change and ...
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Pakistan's Republic of Islam »

A 5 page paper that offers a brief overview of the country. Topics include geography, population, political issues, conflict with India over Kashmir, and nuclear armament. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English »

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the basic points in Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of English, especially as they relate to the concept of kingship. This paper considers what Bede’s perceptions of the ideal kingdom or kingship might have been related to the text, and also assesses the ...
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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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A Musical Theater History »

A 5 page paper that explores the history of the musical theater. Although there have been stories told through music since at least the mid-1500s, musical theater as we know it today began in the 19th century in Paris and Vienna. It did not take long before it moved to ...
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Thomas Jefferson's Concepts »

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the life of this great defender of democracy and president of the United States. Ideas about democracy and separation of church and state are highlighted. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Guillotine History »

This 5 page paper presents a description and overview of this item once used as the primary means of execution. Its origin, which was in revolutionary France, is the focus of the paper. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Constitutional Change and the Influence of Abraham Lincoln »

A 10 page paper that considers the role of Lincoln in determining the political climate that allowed for the 13th and 14th amendments to the Constitution. The writer provides an overview of Lincoln's political influence and determinations that led to important governmental changes. Bibliography lists 5 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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'Orange Order' and Immigration of the Irish »

A 14 page paper in which the writer provides an overview of the history of Irish immigration in Boston and considers the impacts of the Orange Order [contributed to discriminatory practices] on the overall social climate during the 1850s. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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U.S. Life and Immigrants of Ireland »

A 6 page paper that provides an overview of the immigration of Irish into the United States in the 19th century and considers the discrimination based on religious, cultural and educational differences. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Gulf War Military Strategies by Iraq and the United States »

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the basic strategies utilized by both the United States and Iraq and focuses specifically on two elements of the military strategy in each situation. This paper considers specific national security issues related to the strategies and the outcomes of the decisions. ...
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Holocaust and Its Sociopolitical Causes »

This 6 page report provides a geopolitical analysis of pre-WWII Germany and the factors that led to the Holocaust. What were the factors that led to the mass consciousness bent on the annihilation of the Jewish people and Hitler's rise to power? Only the most brief overview of one ...
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German Fascist History »

A 20 page paper that provides an overview of the development of fascism in Germany and focuses considerably on the impact that Hitler had on institutionalizing German fascism. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Life and Political Accomplishments of France's Louis XVI »

A 5 page overview of the life of Louis XVI the last king of ancient regime France. Gives a brief background of Louis VVI and discusses his attempts at regaining economic, political and social control of France and his inability to do so. Discusses the overthrow of the ...
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The Reign of King Louis XVI »

A 9 page overview of the reign of the French King Louis XVI. Discusses his role in the American Revolution and the French Revolution. Concludes that for the most part he was ineffective and did little overall to promote a more equal lifestyle for the three classes in ...
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History and Political Ramifications of Kosovo »

A 6 page overview of the history of Kosovo and its current political status. Discusses the relative demographics of the region in terms of Serbs and Albanians and outlines the probabilities of independence and overall consequences of such independence. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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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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US Military's Spending Wastefulness »

An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the issue of wastefulness in governmental spending as it relates to the United States over the past two decades. The writer focus on budgetary and economic issues that have translated into wasteful spending in light of the end of the ...
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John Schwarz's America's Hidden Success Winning The War On Poverty »

A 5 page paper analyzing John Schwarz's book entitled 'America's Hidden Success.' The writer gives an overview of what the book is about and observes and addresses some popular criticism.
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Operational Commander Implications for the Banning of Antipersonnel Land Mines »

A 15 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to banning anti-personnel landmines and the specific issues for an operational commander. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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United States Special Forces History and Uses »

A 10 page overview of the history of the Special Forces. Emphasizes how World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War shaped these forces. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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A Historical Overview of the Cold War »

A brief, yet comprehensive 4 page historical overview of the Cold War. Report touches upon the struggle over German, the Korean War, and Nuclear treaties. Bibliography contains 4 sources.
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Adams Morgan and Foggy Bottom Neighborhoods of Washington D.C. »

A 24 page paper that provides an overview of the major representational aspects of both the Foggy Bottom and Adams-Morgan Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. in a comparison that evaluates the transformation since the 1930s. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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A Modern History of Relations Between Israelis and Arabs »

In this comprehensive 12 page essay, the writer provides an overview of tensions existing from 1948 to the present. Covered are Zionism, the formation of Israel, the first Palestine War, the Suez-Sinai War, the October War of 1973, Infitada, and a number of other key events. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Conflict and the Continuing Lebanon and Israel War »

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the continuing war between Israel and Lebanon and suggests reasons for the continued conflict. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Shah, His Advisers, and the Impact of the Iranian Revolution »

A 9 page paper that provides an overview of the events surrounding the Iranian revolution of 1979 and the exile of the Shah, with a concentration on the impact of the events on the Shah's family and close associates. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution and Its Causes »

A 5 page overview of the causes leading up to the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran. Identifies Ayatollah Khomeini as the orchestrator of the people and as the one to whom the revolution can be credited. Bibliography lists 4 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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Reflections of the Nineteenth Century in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen »

A 5 page overview of Jane Austin's book 'Pride and Prejudice.' Emphasizes Austin's portrayal of women, social class, and their importance in marriage. No additional sources cited.
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The City and the Mountains by Jose Maria Eca de Queiros II »

A 6 page paper that provides an overview of Eca de Queiros's work and the considers the major themes as they apply to Portuguese society of the late 19th century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Native American Definition »

Provides a 7 page overview of the various factors which are used to determine whether or not a person is indeed a Native American. Stresses the importance of what is in the heart rather than phylogenetic or stereotypical images of what a 'true' Native American is. Bibliography lists ...
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1994 Bloody Civil War in Rwanda »

A 5 page overview of the conflict between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes of Rwanda which culminated in a bloody civil war in 1994 in which the Hutu majority tried to exterminate the Tutsi minority. The writer gives the historical background which led up to this conflict showing the multiple ...
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Overview of the Algerian Revolution »

A 6 page overview of the Algerian Revolution. The writer concentrates on the role of the various Algerian factions and the French government in the events leading up the revolution. Bibliography lists eight sources.
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Sacred Native American Sun Dance Ritualistic Ceremony »

A 5 page overview of the Sun Dance. Includes specific information on the ceremony itself and how this ceremony and its connotations have changed over time. Also includes introductory material on the Battle of Little Big Horn and why Sitting Bull's vision during the Sun Dance was instrumental in the ...
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Indochina and French Colonization »

A 6 page paper that provides an overview of French colonization in Indochina and considers the elements that led to the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Life and Political Career of Thomas Jefferson »

This 8 page paper provides an overview of Thomas Jefferson's life with a focus on his political career. Facts about the Monticello estate are included as well as facts concerning the speculation that his affair with slave Sally Hemings led to the birth of an illegitimate child. Bibliography lists 6 ...
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Comparison of Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Mexican Art »

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the basic trends in art in 19th and 20th century Mexico and considers the impact of the War of Independence on the emergence of the focus on regional art. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Overview of the Korean War »

14 pages in length. A complete overview of the Korean War-- described as a 'new' experience for the United States. Discussed are the War's political objectives, military strategies, and more. An excellently-detailed report ! Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Solving the Problem of Hazardous Waste »

A 10 page overview of the problem of hazardous waste and current methodologies for treatment. Emphasizes bioremediation of contamination using bacteria and safe disposal of nuclear wastes. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Cost of Nuclear Energy »

A 16 page research paper on nuclear energy and the price that we pay to have it. An historic overview of our decision to implement nuclear power is complemented by a thorough analysis of the worldwide confusion over its "pros" and "cons." While there do indeed exist merits to using ...
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Future Answer Found in Nuclear Energy? »

A 9 page overview of the status of nuclear energy. Outlines the environmental benefits of nuclear energy as opposed to fossil fuels. Details the differences in contribution of the two power sources to global warming. Outlines the possibilities for safe disposal of nuclear waste. Bibliography lists ...
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