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Minority Representation in City Government, 2004.
Looks at at-large elections and other factors that could help boost minority representation in city government.
890 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper describes and discusses the impact that at-large elections have on minority representation in city government. The paper explains that, contrary to the author's initial assumption, at-large elections have a negative, rather than a positive, impact on minority representation. A proposal is then provided that would help increase the number of minorities elected to city offices.
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"I think a number of methods can be used to increase the number of minorities elected to city offices. Voter registration drives that are convenient to the citizenry should be helpful. Mentoring of possible hopefuls within individual political parties should also be helpful. The news media and influential citizens should pressure the powers at be to appoint minorities when vacancies unexpectedly arise and an interim seat needs to be filled. Cumulative voting is also a possible solution. I?ve like to see cumulative voting where up to 3 votes can be cast for 1, 2, or 3 candidates. It has given people the flexibility to boost a favorite candidate they feel passionate about with three votes instead of one."
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Life and Works of Sor Juana Indes de la Cruz, 2004.
Explores the life of the inspiring feminist nun and writer, Sor Juana Indes de la Cruz, from the Baroque era.
1,065 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper offers a brief biographical account of the life of Mexican nun, feminist, teacher, writer, and philosopher, Sor Juana Indes de la Cruz. Her early education, her time spent in the convent, her writings, and feminist philosophy are all touched upon in this paper. The paper also briefly highlights the causes she defended and the reason for her downfall in Mexican society.
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"Sor Juana Indes de la Cruz was variously known as a Mexican nun, feminist, teacher, prodigy, writer, philosopher, and an intellectual (Oregon no date). She lived in the Baroque era. Multiple accounts state that she was baptized December 2, 1648 and registered on the church rolls as a ?daughter of the Church? due to her illegitimate birth (Dartmouth 2003)(Oregon no date). At 3, she learned how to read by persuading her sister's teacher to let her to attend the local primary school (Alonzo 1997). (She said her mother sent her.) (Alonzo 1997). Even at such an early age, she had a insatiable desire for knowledge and education."
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Brazil?s Foreign Policy, 2004.
An analysis of the economic and diplomatic relationship between Brazil and the United States.
702 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 38.95
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This paper examines the economic and strategic opportunities presented by Brazil to the United States. The first part of the paper looks at the historical relations between the two countries. The next part then studies the evolving nature of these relationships, as Brazil transitions to a more democratic government that seeks greater participation on the international stage.
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"One of the results of this increased push for Latin American cooperation was the Mercosur, a trading bloc that was established in 1991. Among the results of this trade was the "strategic restructuring" of the country relations between Brazil and Argentina, a relationship that has been characterized by antagonism. By the 1990s, Mercosur included Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia and Chile. The treaty called for an open regionalism, paving the way for more connected economies (Lafer 218)."
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Salvador, Bahia, 2004.
An overview of the coastal city Salvador in Brazil.
2,014 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 95.95
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This paper examines several different aspects of the city of Salvador. It begins by reviewing its history and then discusses the culture of the people and the place. It looks at the tourism industry in Salvador today and examines the issue of urban development at the expense of tourist sites.
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"Salvador is the capital city of the state of Bahia. It was the first major port and the capital of colonial Brazil for nearly two centuries. Salvador was formerly known as the city of Bahia, and appears under that name (or as Salvador Bahia) on many maps and books published before the mid 20th century. Salvador?s full name is Sao Salvador da Baia de Todos os Santos, which means "Holy Savior Bay of All Saints"."
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Mesoamerican Writing, 2004.
A discussion of how the Mesoamerican cultures, which include the Mayans, Incas, and Aztecs, possessed their own writing culture and how this was affected by the conquest.
724 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 38.95
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This paper examines how Mesoamericans facilitated means of preserving written information through the construction of libraries, archives, and schools. It discusses the various methods of writing and documentation they used and explains how the arrival of Columbus, however, marked the downfall of these unique cultural groups.
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"The Mesoamerican cultures are believed to have roots dating back thousands of years before the arrival of European explorers. The first settlers, who most likely came across the Bering Strait, traveled hundreds of miles south to the area know known as Central America (Encarta). They eventually settled in the rainforest and highlands of present day Mexico, and some of them in the more temperate regions further south (Encarta). Rich farmland gave way to the cultivation of maize, beans, and squash, and contributed to the rapidly growing civilizations (Encarta). By the time Christopher Columbus landed in the Bahamas, these civilizations were extremely wealthy and advanced, not to mention culturally rich (Encarta)."
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Colombian Drug Cartels, 2004.
An examination of the threat of the Colombian drug cartels to the United States.
1,501 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 0 sources, MLA, AU$ 74.95
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This paper looks at how Colombia has a rich and diverse culture and history, which are a tribute to both the country and its people. It discusses how, nonetheless, Colombia has more recently been plagued by the presence of drug cartels that have been responsible for trafficking drugs into the United States, committing horrible violent atrocities, both in the country and abroad, and wielding an enormous political influencing by bribing high profile officials. It discusses how these drug cartels are operated by powerful, wealthy, murderous criminals who don?t answer to any rule or law and how they constitute a significant national security risk to the United States of America.
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"The essential problem with the national security threat then posed by Columbia is that it is so well established within the country itself that it appears that it may be intractable unless we are committed to rooting out corruption within the government as well. Indeed, it is impossible to say for certain who, exactly, might be receiving bribes or financial support from the drug cartels and the trail of possible corruption has already been shown to reach right up to the president. Thus, U.S. initiative to get Colombia to deal with drug problem themselves face an enormous obstacle in that many government officials themselves may in fact be indebted to the drug cartels and are therefore likely to undermine U.S. efforts to destroy them."
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Latin American Export, 2004.
A brief discussion of the importance of exports to the Latin American economy.
927 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 49.95
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The export of products to Latin America is vitally important to the economies of the countries that compose Latin America. The growth and advent of new technological products has made export to Latin America a necessity. This paper examines export to Latin America in its entirety and, in particular, the countries of Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela. A S.W.O.T. analysis is also provided.
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"The Caribbean Region is made up of the nations of El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. The Caribbean region has been greatly impacted by the Caribbean basis initiative, which gave the region preferential trade treatment with the United States. The Andean Region is composed of Columbia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru and Bolivia. The Andean region has benefited from the Andean Trade Preference initiatives, which were designed to create a diversified exports base."
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Latin American Studies, 2004.
An examination of how Latin America?s current problems stem from a period of history (the National period), following independence, during which caudillismo was popular and personalistic politics and authoritarianism were the rule.
1,324 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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This paper asks and answers the following question: ?How do Latin America?s problems owe a great deal to a tradition of caudillismo, personal politics and authoritarianism?? It will also give definitions for eight terms associated with Latin American studies: caudillismo, liberalism, The Export Boom, neocolonialism, import subsidizing industrialization, bureaucratic authoritarianism, and privatization.
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"This paper seeks to evaluate this premise, by analyzing a variety of sources and presenting various viewpoints concerning this particular posture. Indeed, Latin American political parties have often been allied with a particular leader ? for example, the Peronistas in Argentina, or the Fidelistas in Cuba ? and this particular branch of Latin American politics is commonly referred to as personalismo. This phenomenon is closely related to the phenomenon of caudillismo, under which a government is controlled by dictatorial leaders (caudillos) (Encyclopedia Britannica)."
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Castro and Cuba, 2004.
An examination of the early days of Fidel Castro's power in Cuba and America's involvement at the time.
1,102 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 58.95
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This paper discusses how the failure of the U.S. to intervene against the Cuban Revolution of the 1950s helped Castro succeed in overthrowing the Batista government and instituting a Communist regime on the island. It argues that it was not just the failure of the U.S. to intervene when Castro came to power, but its failure to intervene during his rise to power that helped him succeed.
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"The United States was not completely happy with Castro?s predecessor, Fulgencio Batista. But Batista?s government, nonetheless, had arrested Castro on July 26, 1953, when Castro had already failed in an attempt to conquer a government barracks in Santiago de Cuba in Oriente province, a large and important area. Castro was then imprisoned on the Isle of Pines. Castro was released, however, two years later. The years in prison left him more eager than before to reform government in Cuba."
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HADD in Brazil, 2004.
This paper discusses the expansion of the work of the non-profit group, HADD, or Homeowners against Deficient Dwellings, into Brazil.
2,590 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 118.95
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This paper explains the dire need within most underdeveloped nations for consumer protection and advocacy in the home ownership arena. The author points out that HADD Brazil will remain a consumer advocacy group and will work with local, state, federal, and international advocacy organizations and individuals to give redress to those individuals most in need of advocacy and assistance. The paper stresses that racial disparity among indigenous and immigrant societies within Brazil and extreme levels of environmental destruction have driven people from the rural areas into urban slums.
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"Collaboration with those successful housing advocacy organizations and institutions that already exist within the Brazilian culture will be the focus of the expansion. Yet, it is clear that simply handing over the donation to one successful organization would not meet the individualistic goals of HADD. HADD will establish a grass roots local organization through existing channels of organizations with hopes that the influence will stretch beyond those of existing resources and serve as a model for consumer advocacy groups already at work in Brazil to challenge the poor and substandard housing issues in the country."
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Immigrant Labor Contributions, 2004.
Cites evidence and statistics that negate the argument that foreign-born workers take jobs from American citizens.
1,806 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 88.95
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This paper provides anecdotal and statistical evidence to counter the argument that foreign workers that move into metropolitan areas in the U.S. are supplanting native-born workers and are "stealing?" wages the native-born workers might otherwise enjoy. The paper also discusses some of the negative stereotypes regarding immigrant workers that persist and cites several studies that claim that the immigrant workers actually have a positive effect on the U.S. economy.
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"Some figures regarding the effect of immigration on cities are relatively easy to obtain; they were developed by the United States Census Bureau, most recently in the year 2000. Other figures are much more difficult, although anecdotal evidence abounds. In Race and Ethnicity in the United States, author Richard T. Schaefer shows that although immigration benefits the United States in many ways, there are still negative stereotypes. These stereotypes account for unequal, and often disturbing treatment, despite the contributions."
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The Spanish-American War, 2002.
This paper discusses the factors behind the United States's involvement in the Spanish-American War and the effects the American victory had on the United States and world politics.
1,495 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 74.95
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This paper explains that, though the beginning of the hostilities of the Spanish-American War is generally attributed to the sinking of the Maine, United States involvement is actually a result of other factors as well, including public sympathy with the Cuban Revolution and the imperialist policies of leaders like William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. The author points out that reactions of Roosevelt and many politicians marked a growing trend towards increasing its influence and landholdings around the world based on America's "manifest destiny" to spread its religion and political democracy across other, "less civilized" nations. The paper states that the greater legacy of the Spanish-American War was the growth of United States imperialism that was established through increased trade with foreign countries and military control.
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Introduction
Factors behind United States Involvement in the War
Sympathy with Cuban Revolution
Sinking of the USS Maine
Imperialism
Criticism
After the War
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"Beneath this supposedly worthy goal, however, lay the desire for more power. Admiral Alfred T. Mahan, an influential writer and one of manifest destiny?s most vocal proponents, also believed that foreign markets were the key to disposing the surplus of products that were being manufactured in factories in the United States. This necessitated a large merchant marine fleet to ferry the products to the colonies. The merchant fleet would also need protection from a strong naval force. Finally, coaling stations had to be established in various parts around the world, to fuel the merchant and navy ships."
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Argentina, 2004.
A look at the salient features of Argentina?s economy, history, religion, and education.
2,286 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 106.95
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This paper examines how Argentina is a country with a high literacy rate and has emerged on the map of the world while unfolding its rich history full of historical and political events. It provides an overview of the opulent history of the country in the first part of the paper. The second part provides the contextual analysis of the country, including the educational background of the people of Argentina, their attitude towards education, the languages spoken in the country, the social status of women and their related problems, the social status of children and their related problems. The third part presents an overview of the country?s economy, including its GDP, employment rate, inflation, etc. The fourth part before the concluding section of the paper presents the future implications regarding Argentina.
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"The economic conditions of Argentina can be best understood in reference with the report by CIA that writes, ?Argentina benefits from rich natural resources, a highly literate population, an export-oriented agricultural sector, and a diversified industrial base. Over the past decade, however, the country has suffered recurring economic problems of inflation, huge external debt, capital flight, and budget deficits. Growth in 2000 was a negative 0.5%, as both domestic and foreign investors remained skeptical of the government's ability to pay debts and maintain the peso's fixed exchange rate with the US dollar."
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Argentina from 1820-1850, 2003.
A brief discussion of Argentinian history from 1820 through to the 1850s.
1,077 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper explains how Argentina gained its independence from Spain in 1810, but there was no true union throughout the country immediately after independence. It discusses the process of independence over the next three decades, looking at the different political parties and leaders in Argentinian history.
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"In 1826, there was a meeting in Buenos Aires, at which a new constitution was drawn up and a new president, Bernardino Rivadavia, was elected. The rest of the country, however, did not like this new development, and a civil war ensued. During this civil war, Juan Manuel Rosas became a key figure: he was a gaucho (a cowboy), and won the elected position of federalist (in that he supported the government sharing its power between Buenos Aires and the regions, a ?conservative? political opinion), as opposed to a unitario (?liberals?: those who supported the idea of a strong centralist government divided into executive, legislative and judicial branches)."
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Mexico City: 2012 Olympics, 2002.
Overview of Mexico City's and Mexico's economic condition and how the economic conditions make Mexico City a viable choice for the 2012 Olympic Games.
1,438 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 71.95
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This paper analyzes a report, prepared by Mexico City's Olympic Economics Committee, that was written with the intention of showing that Mexico City should indeed be a candidate to host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. The paper presents evidence of Mexico City's robust and growing economy by looking at such economic factors as GDP, jobs and industries, economic outlook, and the Olympic budget.
Economic Overview
GDP
What are primary jobs and industries?
How developed is Mexico City?
What about available workers, total population, etc.?
Currency
Economic Outlook
Infrastructure
Olympic Budget
Benefits for Mexico City
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"Mexico City has come a long way from its colonial economy that was based mostly on mining, particularly silver. Today it boasts an economy that is diverse. The economy today includes strong agriculture, petroleum and industry sectors. With this diversification, Mexico City is not only the largest city in the world, with approximately 20 million inhabitants, but the city is considered the second strongest economy in all of Latin America (Mexico: Mexico City)."
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"When Women Love Men", 2002.
Analysis of the Rosario Ferre's novel, "When Women Love Men", and how it explores the role of women in the traditional, male-dominated, Puerto Rican society.
1,013 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 53.95
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This paper briefly summarizes Rosario Ferre's book, "When Women Love Men", and discusses its theme about the social injustices suffered by women living under traditional, patriarchal societies. Examples of how Ferre conveys the message of social injustice through the portraits of his characters and the plot of the story are illustrated and explained.
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"Ferre?s literary products explore a woman's role in a traditional male-dominated society. Females are seen as victims of a culture dominated by machismo who are denied the full realization of power. The author?s social criticism is achieved through the varied portraits of women from prostitute to lady, grandparent to child. While individually disconnected, the characters? stories collectively form the voice of the Puerto Rican female?s experience. The devastating forces of class, race and gender repression deprive a woman of her full status and cast her as a casualty. Yet, ironically, she emerges as both victim and victor, for within her, also lies the possibility for liberation."
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