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Ancient Israeli Women, 2009.
A discussion on the connection between ancient Israeli women and women in the modern ministry.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 78.95
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This paper relates that the passage of time has made it almost impossible to understand what role ancient Israeli women actually played in the Bible. However, the author relates that, by combining Biblical sources with archeology, sociology and other sciences, a better picture of the life of women in ancient Israel can be projected, which helps illuminate the role of women in the modern church. The paper presents examples from Carole Meyers' "Discovering Eve: Ancient Israelite Women in Context", which concludes that ancient Israeli housewives were involved actively in subsistence and contributions to the family's economy; on the other hand, much of Christian tradition has been concerned with relegating women to the domestic sphere, basing that separation on Biblical tradition.
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"The emphasis on reproduction continues to be an interesting aspect of the modern church's approach to gender roles. In many denominations that self-identify as Christian, birth control is discouraged, if not prohibited. Catholics prohibit birth control, Mormons tout the virtue of the large family, and most denominations discourage sexual activity outside of marriage or for any type of self-gratification. To encourage fecundity, many Christians point to a reference in the Bible discussing the spilling of seed upon the ground, ignoring the fact that the context of that passage was concerned with the fulfillment of a Levirate obligation, rather than with normal sexual relations."
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Peacekeeping in the Caucuses, 2009.
An examination of the historical background of the conflicts in the Caucuses and the peacekeeping missions that have been in operation there.
4,724 words (approx. 18.9 pages), 16 sources, MLA, AU$ 157.95
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This paper address peacekeeping in the Caucasus. It examines the historical background of the situation in the Caucasus and the geopoloitical situation there. The paper then examines several peacekeeping operations that were or still are in place in the region and looks at the pragmatism or idealist nature of these operations. Finally, the paper discusses the effects of the peacekeeping missions as well as the eventual developments for the future of the area.
Table of Contents:
Historical Background
The Geopolitics of the Region
Peacekeeping
Conclusion
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The role of peace keeping is essential and can be seen as a milestone in the current era of conflicts and wars. The United Nations, along with its specialized organizations play a vital role in offering the strategic and technical support for peacekeeping operations to take place. However, there are certain analyses to be made in order to ensure that all factors are taken into account. In the cases of Georgia and Nagorno-Karabakh these factors include the historical background, the geopolitical discussions, as well as the traditional actors which are involved in the mediation processes. At the same time though in order to consider all the elements involved, one can visibly see that there is a certain discussion over the role Russia plays and will continue to play in the region. Finally, in order for the peacekeeping operations to be effective, both the UN and the OSCE must include the regional and national elements as well."
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B-29's in the Berlin Airlift, 2009.
A critical review of Brian S. Gunderson's article "Strategic Air Command's B-29's During the Berlin Airlift".
1,162 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 52.95
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The paper examines Brian S. Gunderson's article "Strategic Air Command's B-29's During the Berlin Airlift", which emphasizes the previously unacknowledged, but crucial role played by B-29s during the famous Berlin Blockade airlift. The paper asserts that although this is a valuable document in its detail and meticulous, step-by-step chronological unfolding of the events leading up to and after the airlift, Gunderson lacks engagement because of his failure to really make an argument about the significance of the airlift. The paper notes many aspects the author could have addressed that would have improved this work.
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"Author and B-29 navigator from the 1948 28th Bomb Wing Brigadier General Brian S. Gunderson's article "Strategic Air Command's b-29's During the Berlin Airlift" appears to be a fairly straightforward account of the Berlin Blockade with an emphasis on the previously unacknowledged, but crucial role played by B-29s during the famous airlift. Gunderson was personally involved in the airlift, although his article takes a cooler, more dispassionate tone than other attempts to provide the reader with a gripping, involved, and 'grounds-eye' narrative of the events that transpired. His thesis, vaguely defined, seems to underline the significance of the airlift and the essential fellowship and hospitality of the British that enabled the airlift to be so successful. However, although a valuable document in its detail and meticulous, step-by-step chronological unfolding of the events leading up to and after the airlift, he lacks engagement with a central, driving thesis because of his failure to really make an argument about the significance of the airlift."
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Mary, Queen of Scots, 2009.
An examination of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots and her ultimate downfall and execution.
2,282 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper discusses the life of Mary, Queen of Scots. The paper discusses her achievements as queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567 and examines her relationship with Queen Elizabeth I. It also examines Mary's second marriage to Henry Stewart, which reportedly initiated events that ultimately culminated in Mary's destruction. Finally, the paper looks at the Queen's third marriage, imprisonment and execution. Copies of original sources are included with the paper.
Table of Contents:
Introducing...
Ill-equipped Queen of Scotland
Mary's Disastrous Second Marriage
Mary's Third Trying Marriage and Imprisonment
Mary's Incarceration
Mary's Execution
Review of Mary's Life
From the Paper
"Mary's choice of husbands, some contend, led to her downfall. Perhaps her greatest accomplishment, according to Marshall (127) relates to her "birthright" to the time when she was six days old and the English were poised to invade Scotland after the disaster at Solway Moss. If Mary, Queen of Scots had died as an infant or Henry VII had controlled her as he planned, he would have most likely stepped in as king-maker, just as Edward I of England had done. Instead, during this time, due to her position at the beginning of her life, Mary served as the symbol of Scotland's continuing independence. (Marshall 127)"
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The Cold War, 2009.
A look at the causes behind the Cold War.
1,095 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 50.95
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This paper discusses the various causes of the Cold War. The paper first explains that the Western powers feared that the Soviet Union would use its sphere of influence to encroach upon the remaining democracies in Europe, which were still weak in the aftermath of the Second World War. The paper also explains that Russia was poor, fearful and had an inferiority complex to the rest of Europe, who now felt even more threatened and open to attack. The paper then turns to Truman's reaction to Stalin's aggressive suppression of dissent in Eastern Europe and asserts that America's intervention was justifiable, and a welcome action for future democracies.
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"The Cold War, the war of tensions and nuclear stalemate that characterized the period immediately after the end of World War II to the fall of the Berlin War divided Europe into two warring factions. On one side, the United States and most of the Western European powers it had striven to rebuild as the result of its Marshall Plan stood for freedom, sometimes only in name but often with genuine feeling and commitment. On the other hand, Soviet Russia held Eastern Europe in a grip of fear and terror. Was Stalin simply an evil man? According to Winston Churchill, that was the case."
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Lewis Nordan's "Wolf Whistle", 2009.
An analysis of Lewis Nordan's treatment of the murder of Emmett Till in Nordan's work, "Wolf Whistle".
2,125 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 86.95
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The paper discusses how Lewis Nordan's story, "Wolf Whistle", is far from being a mere historical description. The paper identifies the narrative devices that Nordan utilizes to pinpoint the tensions behind the actual historical conflicts and shows how Nordan's narrative, therefore, is not only a historical account but a recreation of the past, which helps to shed light and meaning on the real events.
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"Lewis Nordan's Wolf Whistle is probably the best known fictional account of the murder of Emmett Till for racist reasons in 1955. Although Nordan does preserve the main lines of the true history in his book, the story is far from being a mere historical description. Wolf Whistle is not, as one would expect, a grave story that chills through its realism. Instead, Nordan employs a widely-used postcolonial style, in which historical facts, magical realism and a very rich symbolism blend effectively. Naturally, these story-telling techniques help to create a complex reality that manages to rewrite history in a meaningful way by pinpointing the tensions behind the actual historical conflicts."
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American Imperialism, 2009.
An argument that American imperialism began with the Westward expansion and has led to a history of hegemony and interference.
700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 31.95
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The paper discusses the imperialism of the United States in the Westward expansion and the interference in overseas affairs, like that of Hawaii. The paper also discusses the United States' involvement in Latin America and the Middle East as examples of imperialism. The paper reveals that while this involvement often masqueraded as an altruistic attempt to instill democracy, studies have suggested that democracy is not necessarily beneficial for the impoverished people it pretends to help. The paper concludes that while American imperialism has not established itself as a formal conquest for land, the influence that the United States has exercised on other states has resulted in an imperialist legacy.
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"While the United States' primary motivation for revolution and independence was England's invasive interference into the colonists' affairs, soon after becoming a sovereign nation, the current hegemon began practicing an imperialism of their own. While many scholars have cast this imperialism in the same negative light as its contemporaries' brand of imperialism, other studies have suggested that American imperialism rises out of United States' liberal philosophies (Ninkovich 2001, p.2). Although American imperialism is most often associated with Westward expansion, the imperialistic foreign policy decisions of the 1800s simply set the stage for the United States' history of hegemony and interference that masquerades as "empire-lite," but functions similarly to any other empire."
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The World Wars, 2009.
An overview of the effects of World War I, the defeat of Germany in World War II and the peace settlement after WWII.
1,508 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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The paper discusses how World War I changed the thinking about war from a romanticized quest into a reality of horror, shock and injury. The paper then looks at Germany's initial success in World War II and outlines the factors that led to her ultimate defeat. Next, the paper looks at the attempts to create a peace settlement after WWII that only culminated in further conflict, particularly as involving the United States, Germany and the USSR. The paper concludes that these wars will forever remind us how cruelty can override all other human emotions and contends that world leaders need to make greater efforts to preserve the peace.
Outline:
World War I
WWII: Germany's Success and Defeat
WWII Peace Settlement
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Most obviously, World War I differed from other wars in its worldwide scale. Never before had a war been fought on such a large scale, nor had it ever been as brutal to soldier, citizen, and innocent alike. Bernd Huppauf describes the horror so this war in very specific terms when he mentions the return of mutilated soldiers from a war fought with a new category of weapon.
"The modernization of weapons also meant a new category of mutilation: limbs were much more easily torn off than were the case before. The sort of survivors was much worse than for previous wars. The wounds were not however only physical. Many soldiers suffered from psychological shock and other mental problems as a result of their war experiences. Spending hours in dugouts for example resulted in a lack of control over extremities, according to the author."
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Greek and Roman Civilization, 2009.
An analysis of the impact of the thought, culture and philosophy of the Greek and Roman empires on Western civilization today.
1,591 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 68.95
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This paper discusses the Greek and Roman empires and their effect upon the development of Western civilization. The paper first discusses the thought, culture and philosophy of the empires. It then discusses the influences on each of the civilizations and the examples that we can see from their civilization in Western society today. Finally, the paper discusses the reasons for the fall of the Roman empire.
Table of Contents:
Greece
Philosophical Development in Ancient Greece
Rome
The Fall of the Roman Empire
From the Paper
"The tragedy of Rome is that it could not maintain what was once a very powerful unified force. While citizens might still have been loyal to Rome and their citizenship, the emperors appear to hardly have been so, and indeed, they appeared both increasingly irrational and selfish in their actions, rather than acting as leaders that would continue their powerful expansion throughout the world. The reason for Rome's longevity lies in the unity, loyalty and mutual support between citizens and their rulers. When this began to collapse, external factors ensured that the collapse would later be complete."
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Ethnic Groups and Discrimination, 2009.
A brief discussion on the early discrimination of whites against racial and ethnic minorities in the United States.
901 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 42.95
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The paper relates that the English and the Scots formed the first great waves of immigration into the United States and discusses how the Scots faced segregation and ethnic discrimination as an ethnic group, until they managed to become politically influential and financially successful. The paper then reveals that the Scots eventually established their supremacy over the other racial or ethnic minorities that has allowed many forms of intolerance and overt discrimination to exist at the root of the social system. The writer posits that each individual should feel part of the large multicultural group rather than be isolated according to racial or ethnic criteria.
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"The United States was originally formed of immigrants that came to the new-found continent and settled along the coast. Immigration is still an overwhelming force today in America, which has become the land with the most widespread multiculturalism.
"My own ancestors came from Scotland around the 1770's. Initially, upon their first arrival on the continent many of the Scots were subject to both prejudice and discrimination by the groups of British that had taken control in some parts of the land. Coming from a poor country, the Scots faced exclusion from trading between colonies."
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The Paris Art Scene: 1800-1920, 2009.
Looks at the Paris art scene from 1800 to 1920, which was called the Golden Age of Art.
845 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 39.95
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This paper explains that the Golden Age of Paris was a time in which all forms of artistic expression including architecture, the theater and graphic arts, flourished in this city. Next, the author describes the ways that these artists were self-driven, never idle and passionately pursuing the calling of art. The paper emphasizes the work of Henri Rousseau as an example of the artists of this Parisian Golden Age of Art.
From the Paper
"During the nineteenth century, Paris was the "art capital" and the art schools in the city, as well as the museums and exhibition spaces indicated the overall view in Paris that "the arts were an integral part of everyday life" and this pulled the artists of the day from the entire world toward Paris. Paris was described by May Alcott, an American painter as a place which would "strike a new-comer as being but one vast studio." Paris grew very quickly during this time, as it was the destination of travelers from all over the world."
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American War of Independence, 2009.
A discussion on the causes of the American Revolution.
2,113 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 86.95
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This paper looks at what should be considered the ultimate cause of the American Revolution. The paper first points out that the physical and political presence of England's colonial rule was limited from the beginning and this led to the substantial tax and trade burden upon the American colonies, which, in turn, fueled the revolutionary cause. The paper also explains that the failure of the crown to recognize the independent development of the colonies and alter the laws to meet the changing needs of the colonial interest and independence was the ultimate source of the revolutionary cause. The paper believes that had England responded to the American tumult with swift and decisive changes to policy, history may have been written by a different victor.
From the Paper
"There are many reasons sited by countless historians and even the primary sources of the American War for Independence, that presume to encompass the causes of America's relatively early insurrection from the colonial rule of England. Among those are political, philosophical and even economically practical reasons. Many of these independent causal reasons are likely to ring true as partial factors associated with the phenomena known as the American Revolution, yet in reality the most encompassing reasons given include the lack of English policies and enforcement to keep the colonists in check. As years passed Americans who were fundamentally loyal to the crown still developed an unflagging sense of autonomy from it which eventually culminated into a revolution. The physical and political presence of the Crown was limited from the beginning, and as generations passed and more and more "loyal" subjects were born without ties to anywhere but America and fewer and fewer first generation sources of English representation were sent to America, the loyalty took on a life of its own. England did not respond effectively to the fundamental divergence of ideals that were present between colonists in the Americas and the ideals of the Crown for the colonial purpose."
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The Creation of Israel, 2009.
A discussion on the causes and implications of the creation of the State of Israel in 1948.
1,694 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 70.95
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The paper outlines the reasons for the creation of the State of Israel and provides some insight into the background of the region. The paper also explores why this event has been so significant in the history of the last half of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century.
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"The modern history of Israel begins with the First World War, which brought about the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire. The Treaty of Sevre in 1920 first laid out the framework for the division of the Ottoman Empire. Following the Turkish War of Independence, this treaty was superceded by the Treaty of Lausanne. The division resulted in several former territories of the Ottomans falling under the jurisdiction of various European powers. Mesopotamia, the Palestine and Transjordan came under British administration, known as a Mandate. Nearby Lebanon and Syria came under French Mandate."
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Black Feminist Movement, 2009.
An in-depth exploration of black feminism and its achievements since the 1970s.
3,765 words (approx. 15.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 134.95
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The paper explores the early black rap music and the literature of African-American women such as Maya Angelou that sheds light on the sacrifices and plight of the black woman since emancipation. The paper attempts to determine the feminist movement's gains, if any, since the 1970s. The paper discusses the heightened awareness of the problems surrounding the absent father in black families and the rejection of black women by black men. The paper concludes that voices need to be heard, but we need contemporary figures to emerge as role models and effectors of change in bringing about a new opportunity for black mothers and their children.
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"While the feminist movement in the mid to late 19th century helped women gain certain milestones in women's rights, the movement largely left behind black women. Emerging from historical slavery, the American black woman had a double whammy dealt her; she was a woman, and she was black. A black woman experienced discrimination on both fronts, but add to this, too, a third front; she was discriminated against by her own race, by black men. It is only in recent time, since the 1970s that black feminism has experienced a compelling kind of progress that has given black women a momentum with which to break free of the chains of historical slavery, the binding restrictions of gender, and, more recently, the slave mentality with which they were perceived by black men within their communities. It was the latter that has perhaps been the most difficult for black women to move past, and the civil rights movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s helped progress black women to the point where, today, they have finally begun to experience physical, social and political freedoms by which to prosper."
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U.S. Entry Into World War I, 2009.
An argument that domestic pressure was the primary rational motivator for going to war.
2,076 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 85.95
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The paper refers to Graham T. Allison's article, "Conceptual Models in the Cuban Missile Crisis" as a basis for examining the conditions in the United States preceding WWI and President Woodrow Wilson's personal and political rational behind becoming involved in the war. The paper focuses on the inability of international actions to provide a strong rational for going to war and concludes that the United States' entry into World War One was a rational decision not based on international actions but motivated by political pressure and a fledgling sense of national identity among the state's most wealthy.
Outline:
Conditions in the United States Preceding the War
Woodrow Wilson's Personal and Political Rational for Becoming Involved in the War
The Inability of International Actions to Provide a Strong Rational for Going to War
Conclusion
From the Paper
"In 1969, Graham T. Allison's article, "Conceptual Models in the Cuban Missile Crisis," made a monumental contribution to the field of foreign policy. By establishing three conceptual models that seek to explain the reasoning behind foreign policy decisions-the Rational Policy Model, Organizational Process Model, and Bureaucratic Policy Model-Graham seeks to establish that a variety of influences can result in a state's entry into an international conflict. Each of these models offers a different rationalization for a nation's involvement in conflict, including self-interest, the influence of leaders and organizations, and political compromises. Although Allison applied the three models he created to the Cold War Cuban Missile Crisis, scholars have acknowledged the models' applicability toward a variety of conflicts, including World War One. In fact, Allison himself cites reputable scholar Hans Morgantheau's assessment of the origins of the First World War as falling within one of his conceptual models, the Rational Actor Model (692)."
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Henry Hudson, 2009.
An account of the life of explorer Henry Hudson.
942 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 43.95
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This paper looks at the life of Henry Hudson, the English navigator and explorer. It describes some of the voyages he made, his skills and failures.
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"Little is known of the early life of Henry Hudson, the English navigator and explorer during the great, Elizabethan age of exploration. Hudson is most famous for a series of four important voyages he made between the years 1607 to 1610 to what was then called the 'New World.' What is on record of these voyages was published as Hakluytus Posthumous or Purchas his Pilgrimes by the Reverend Samuel Purchas in 1625, a 20-volume set that included Hudson's own journals for his 1607 and 1608 voyages, and his incomplete journal for his final voyage of 1610-11. Reverend Purchas also included the 1609 journal by one of Hudson's crew members, the mutinous Robert Juet (Chadwick, 1997, "Henry Hudson: Hudson's background and early years,"). Little is revealed about Henry Hudson's character from Hudson's own journals. The journals contain few personal observations; rather they focus on the ship's speed, position and the conditions of the sea or weather"
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