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American Concert Dance Periods »

6 pages in length. American Concert Dance has long been a much appreciated art form, in that it allows a person to express a collage of innermost feelings. It has thrived throughout the decades, entertaining the likes of presidents and rulers, peasants and the general populace. Therefore, ...
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Societal Impacts and Influences of American Warfare »

A 9 page discussion of the impacts of war on American society during the early history of the country. Provides information regarding the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Mexican American War, emphasizing the needs of those that feel that they are oppressed to rise up against ...
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Comparing A. Philip Randolph and Martin Luther King, Jr. »

A 5 page analysis and research paper that looks at the lives of these two influential Civil Rights Leaders. The name of Martin Luther King, Jr. is immediately recognizable as one of the principal architects of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Through his speeches and his writing, King ...
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Three Views of the Slave Trade in Africa »

A 5 page analysis of three articles on the origins of slavery. Eric Williams, Winthrop D. Jordan and David Brion Davis offer three contrasting views on the origins of slavery and how slavery interacted with the development of racism. While each view is logical and based on historical fact, the three ...
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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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Freedom as Represented in The Federalist Papers of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison and in The Communist Manifesto of Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx »

7 pages in length. When comparing and contrasting Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels' on the issues of protecting and promoting freedom with those of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, one must also consider the inherent relationship that represents their respective views upon principles, problems and solutions, ultimately surmising which ...
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History of Russia in a Combination of 4 Papers »

This 22- page paper is comprised of four shorter papers dealing with Russia. The first is a 17-page paper that traces the history of Russia from ancient rulers, through the Romanov dynasty, the Decembrist revolution, the revolution of 1905 and the Revolution of 1917. It discusses the Communist ...
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Robert F. Kennedy's Thirteen Days, A Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis »

A 5 page discussion of some of the primary points presented by this book. The book is doubly valuable in that it offers a historical overview of the period as well as insight into the personal reactions of U.S. leaders who were at the helm of our government of ...
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Russian War in Chechnya Justification »

This 8 page report discusses the Russian war in Chechnya. As with so many of the battles going on around the world, the Russian war in the province of Chechnya is one that is difficult to understand and appears to change on an almost daily basis. Numerous issues are at stake in the confrontation, not ...
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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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Aesthetic Philosophy of Jean Baudrillard »

A 10 page research paper that examines the philosophy and aesthetic of French social commentator Jean Baudrillard, who is considered by many to be a major cultural critic of modern society. The writer presents various views on his social and artistic relevance. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Terrorism and the French »

This 5 page paper looks at the international attitude of France towards terrorism, an aspect of security that is increasingly important as Europe becomes more integrated and globalisation continues. The paper considers the views on terrorism and how this contrasts with the actions taken by France in real hostage situations. ...
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1776 to 2000 Concept of Liberty »

This 11 page paper looks at the way in which Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine viewed the concept of liberty. Liberty as it exists today is looked at and the legacy of the two great men are incorporated in the overall analysis. The Declaration of Independence is quoted. ...
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Gender and the The Victorian Age »

The Victorian Era – Its Gender Rules and Roles: This 10-page analytical essay examines the 19th century issues relevant to gender roles during the Victorian Era in Middlemarch, George Eliot’s novel, and E. M. Forster’s A Room with a View. Multiply examples of the morphing society are given, in ...
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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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Political Parties and Government Powers According to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison »

A 5 page discussion of the political views of these three founding fathers. Suggests that a debate between Washington, in particular, and modern day political scientists would reveal many differences. Although admittedly our government has become considerably more complex over time, Washington would undoubtedly still hold to his ...
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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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U.S. Constitution and Satan's 'Role' »

This 5 page paper looks at the possibility that critics of the Constitution who claim that it has an underlying evil intonation are right. Freedom of religion and slavery are examined in respect to this problem posed by a student. The paper concludes by looking at the opposing view. ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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