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Self-Definition Through Purchases, 2007.
A narrative essay on the self-definition that comes from purchasing personal items.
1,390 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 49.95
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This paper discusses the way that purchases contribute to a person's self-definition and feeling of worth and belonging. It discusses the writer's most recent purchase of more than $100 dollars and what this item means to him. Furthermore, the writer describes how this item contributed to his self-definition and from where in society the definition attached to this item comes.
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"Before the Industrial Revolution peoples' identity was defined by their relationships with others. This is because it was not very easy for the average person to acquire a great deal in the way of material possessions. However, after the Industrial Revolution, when material possessions became more readily available for the common man, the way people defined themselves and others in society began to change. "With the easy availability of goods, people became more inclined to define themselves by what they possessed and the elusive merry-go-round quest for status accelerated" (Monczunski, p. 2). One reason for this change could be based on the belief that with material possessions readily available, the people who work the hardest or are the smartest will obtain the most possessions, working hard and being smart being considered positive characteristics of the most worthwhile people."
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Personal Definition of Nursing, 2006.
Presents the author's personal definition of the field of nursing and her view of the four main concepts nursing embodies.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 28.95
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In this paper, the writer presents her personal definition of the field of nursing. It includes the four main concepts of nursing, health, the patient, the nurse, and the environment and notes what personal and professional values are inherent in the writer's definition. The paper also provides examples of how the writer's definition is reflected in practice in the ICU. These values are also looked at in relation to the overall Jesuit mission.
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"This paper is the statement of my personal definition of nursing. It will first discuss the four concepts of nursing and how I see them. These concepts are: health, the patient, the nurse, and the environment. Next, direct examples will be given that show how my personal definition is applied to actual nursing practice, in my case, in the intensive care unit (ICU). Finally, these ideas will be looked at in light of the overarching Jesuit values and mission. By looking at all of these aspects of my own definition of nursing and application of said idea, an overall picture of caring for others, for their health and their humanity, will be painted. The first concept that makes up my own personal definition of nursing is one of the main tenets of the field: health."
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The Definition of Marriage, 2003.
A discussion on whether it is possible to formulate a definition of marriage with cross-cultural validity.
3,925 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 113.95
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This paper examines the arguments over how one can formulate a cross-cultural definition of marriage. Through a literature review, it looks at some some definitions of marriage as well as some of the ethnographies that subvert and call into question how we actually conceptualise marriage. These include the Na of Lijang, the Nayar of central Kerala, the debate over the Virgin Birth and Bourdieu's work on marriage with a parallel patrilateral cousin. It attempts to show how these case studies call into question some of the basic understandings of kinship and marriage as formulated by both descent and alliance theorists. It concludes by looking at some of the more recent developments in kinship theory and how they can help us work towards a definition of marriage.
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"The economic and social factors involved in marriage have tended to be reified by many kinship theorists. One can trace some of the origin for why marriage definitions and kinship studies of marriage have been reified and abstracted in an attempt to produce harmonious wholes in the Virgin Birth debate. Dogma and ritual, Leach (1968) points out, to not necessarily correspond to internal states. One could equally argue that the reified systems of kinship studies show little relationship to how marriage actually works in all of its ambiguities."
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The Re-definition of Rape, 2006.
A look at how the feminist movement has re-defined the definition of rape and the effect that rape has on a victim.
1,860 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 63.95
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This paper discusses how historically, the concept of rape has severed to protect a man's right to exclusive sexual access to his woman, while the feminist re-definition of rape empowers women to assert control over their own bodies. This paper also reviews various reactions to this re-definition of rape and discusses the effects that rape has on a victim.
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"Criminology indicated that date rape was an under-reported crime (Date pp). Vanstone highlighted the fact that sex through physical violence is clearly viewed as rape, date rape, on the other hand, may not involve physical violence (Date pp). There are other forms other forms of coercion to obtain sex that is also considered rape, such as "fear of violence, detention, intoxication with alcohol or a drug, and deception can all be factors relevant to whether the woman has consented (Date pp). Vanstone said that date rape has been an offence for a very long time, yet only recently has been acknowledged as a serious social problem (Date pp). According to a 1996 survey, almost 90 percent of rape victims know the perpetrator, and of these victims, some 25 percent were the current partner, boyfriend or date of the victim in the twelve months prior to the survey, and if previous partners are added in, the percentage is as high as 37 percent (Date pp). However, date rape is rarely reported to law enforcement authorities, and most surveys indicate that the number of sexual assaults reported to the police are only the tip of the iceberg (Date pp). "
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Addiction Definition, 2006.
This paper examines the implications of an addiction definition that includes all anti-social behavior.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 47.95
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The paper is based on the reading of a passage, that put forth the concept that the term addiction was being broadened to include all anti-social behavior. The passage continues that such a definition meant that the individual was no longer responsible or accountable for their behavior and that such a position would lead to chaos. The paper questions the reasoning of the passage.
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"Step 1. Criminal and anti-social behaviour is becoming more acceptable. The widespread application of the disease model to anti-social behaviour has resulted in the permissive attitudes towards crime, drug use and social irresponsibility. Step 2. Key concepts are disease, addiction, individual accountability. Step 3. Negative conceptual question: Is the assumption that disease being framed as a "physiologically well-defined phenomenon" is conclusively facilitating the breakdown of society? Positive conceptual question: In a just and self-actualized society, is it not appropriate that alternative causal models be developed, explored and applied to previously perceived anti-social behaviour?"
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Sony Company and High-Definition Television, 2005.
A look at the Sony Company and its involvement in the development, promotion, and marketing of high-definition television (HDTV).
4,198 words (approx. 16.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 120.95
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This paper begins with a brief look at the history of the Sony Company and then moves on to a description of high-definition television and Sony's early involvement in the technology. The paper then describes Sony's targeted market for HDTV sets as well as its product, pricing, and manufacturing strategies. The paper also outlines Sony's promotional and marketing strategies for HDTV and presents the author's view of the technology and suggestions for pricing strategies.
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"Sony is a company with an established name and a great deal of brand recognition worldwide, and although it started as a small Japanese telecommunications company in Tokyo, it quickly presented itself to the world as a technological innovator capable of producing many consumer-friendly firsts such as the transistor radio, the walkman, and the camcorder. Lately, Sony has been involved in the development and manufacture of HDTV (high-definition television) systems to an increasingly interested world market. These television systems potentially support more than twice the sound and picture
quality of a normal television set, which particularly affects wide-screen formats. Sony has been involved in presenting the sets since the early nineties, and has followed industry trends and precedents successfully set by home satellite companies in target-marketing middle-class and upper-middle-class males who enjoy watching sports programs and want to be on the cutting edge of developing technology."
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The Definition of Health, 2005.
A discussion regarding the true definition of health.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 47.95
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According to this paper, an overall definition of health, labeling it not only as bodily wellness and freedom from sickness or disease, but as a state where all functions, both physical and mental, of the human body are working to their greatest potential. This paper discusses health promoting lifestyle decisions, as well as, behaviours such as depression and stress that are detrimental to health.
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"When one thinks of the word "health," one often just pictures the state of the person as related to being ill or not, with all of the major body systems functioning to the best of their respective abilities and the human body being without overriding illness or disease. Yet, this writer holds with the larger belief that health depends on much more than just the lack of illness or disease. Health is a state in which the whole human, both physical, mental, and psychological, is fit and able to function at a high level. This would, of course, mean that the body is disease-free and not inhibited by any great health-concerns or illnesses. But it would also mean that the body is in a state of physical fitness, without such lingering problems as obesity or other detrimental factors."
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Pornography - A Legal Definition, 2002.
A look at the legal definition of pornography as per the opinion of Catharine A. MacKinnon.
775 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 29.95
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MacKinnon petitioned the High Court claiming that pornography was a violation of Civil Rights, and she won the case. This paper looks at the arguments she presented and how her re-definition of pornography has social ramifications. It looks at other work she has done in the field of legislation against sexual harassment.
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"Beginning in the mid 1970s, MacKinnon pioneered the legal claim for sexual harassment as a form of sex discrimination. Beginning in 1983, with Andrea Dworkin, she conceived and wrote ordinances recognizing pornography as a violation of civil rights. The U.S. Supreme Court accepted her theory of sexual harassment in 1986. The Supreme Court of Canada adopted, in part, approaches that she created with the Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) to equality (1989), pornography (1992), and hate speech (1991). (Website)"
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Self-Definition and Development, 2008.
A discussion on the subject of self definition and development with respect to the African-American culture.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 28.95
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The paper relates in descriptive terms the understanding of many African Americans that knowledge, values and principles are necessary to fulfill their ambition of self definition and development. The paper highlights with examples and discussion, the necessity for African Americans to recognize their cultural knowledge, values and principles and to self define or self develop to prevent loss of identity.
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Essential knowledge
Important principles and values
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"Knowledge is definitely power, and the knowledge of one's roots and heritage is empowering for the individual of African America descent. In an introduction to an article entitled, Black Homeland Black Diaspora, Drachler emphasizes the importance of acknowledging one's African roots, cultures, and customs. However, Drachler also writes how this knowledge can become quite confusing with the pressure to be Americanized into a universal melting pot. This search for an "identity of wholeness and pride [...] have offered themselves, pointing toward Africa [...] the ancestral homeland" (Draschler 8-9). Drachler lists several "main tendencies" that have been attempted by African Americans to gain self-knowledge and awareness."
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The Definition of Hospitality, 2005.
This paper discusses the definition and whole concept of hospitality.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 28.95
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This paper relates to the personal definition of hospitality for a client. The writer points out that as the client provided some information as to his/her concepts relative to hospitality, they have been included and expanded upon. The writer discusses that hospitality is a malleable concept when it comes to hotel management and that these concepts are integral to success in such endeavors.
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"Hospitality has been formally defined as a "cordial reception: kindness in welcoming guests or strangers." The dictionary's portrayal of what constitutes hospitality, however, is inadequate to truly and fully depict what hospitality means to someone working within the hotel management industry. In fact, the dictionary's definition of hospitality only begins to touch upon the word's importance as it utilized in action to serve patrons. To the writer, the hospitality constitutes creating a scenario in which customer/guest needs are placed first and, in so achieving, it is integral to achieve an atmosphere that will serve to allow guests from a variety of backgrounds to feel equally at ease. Moreover, hospitality cannot be completely achieved unless each employee is committed to the mission, which requires leadership from the top down exhibiting commitment to quality service; maintenance of a good attitude and a good personal appearance."
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The Definition of Urban, 2008.
An examination of the definitions for "urban" as applicable to the city of Toronto.
1,101 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 41.95
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This paper discusses possible definitions for the term "urban" as it is used in urban studies. The paper particularly focuses on the term in relation to Toronto. The paper shows how Canada has tried to solve the debate of the definition of "urban," by creating definitions based on population size and population density. It discusses the pros and cons of such a definition and provides examples to illustrate the points made.
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"The perfect example of this argument is the Dundas Square
in Toronto. This public space was built in response to economic, political and social relationships that had developed in that area of Toronto. As a result a physical space was constructed that was a symbolic representation of these relationships. After the space was built new social, economic and political relationships were established in and around this space. This included new businesses, a different use of the space itself and a number of other activities that did not occur in this area before Dundas Square was built."
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Definition of Public Relations, 2005.
A definition and discussion of public relations.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 37.95
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This paper compares and contrasts four distinct definitions of public relations (PR). In doing so, the paper demonstrates the range of applications that PR has in the social sphere and its importance.
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"Definition of Public Relations Public relations is the study and the practice of defining an appropriate policy to facilitate dialogue with a certain population demographic. However, there are many distinctive definitions of public relations and how this dialogue can be successfully accomplished, as well as the purpose of creating and promoting the dialogue in the first place. This paper shall compare and contrast four distinct definitions of public relations (PR) in order to demonstrate the range of applications that PR has in the social sphere."
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Gender Definition and the Need for Equality, 2005.
This paper discusses the role and definition of women in the Victorian era by using the play "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen as an example.
3,538 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 106.95
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This paper examines how in the Victorian era, the concept of women being equal to men or thinking of their self-worth was an outrageous idea and how such is the theme behind one of the most controversial plays of all time by Henrik Ibsen called "A Doll's House". It looks at how "A Doll's House" represents a battle between a masculine and a feminine kind of conscience and how Ibsen especially shatters the traditional views on what role a woman is supposed to play in the house and in society as a wife, mother and as a woman in general.
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"Nora herself is not aware of who she is or how she feels. She is subservient to Torvald, yet manipulates him to get her way. At the same time, she feels the need to be recognized and understood as something more than just a trophy to her husband. We see this when in her confrontation with Christine she feels the need to be recognized for her cunningness and courage to work without her husband's knowledge and earn money to pay of her debts. In her heart she wants to be appreciated by others for more than just being able o dance for Torvald. Perhaps recognition by others would mean re-assurance of her self worth in her own mind as she herself is insecure about who she is."
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The Definition of Holy, 2001.
A look at the meaning of the word holy as defined by the famous philosophers, Euthyphro and Socrates.
1,912 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 65.95
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This paper examines and thoroughly explains the definition of holy and all it's concepts according to the famous philosophers Euthyphro and Socrates. In the Euthyphro, what would be essential for a definition of the holy? How do Euthyphro's definitions fall in this? What is Socrates' point to Euthyphro about claiming you know something when you do not know? These are all of the questions that are answered. In order to answer these questions, Euthyphro's definitions are summarized. Finally, how Socrates argues against them is also carefully scrutinized.
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"Here Socrates asks, is it holy because the Gods love it? Here, "holy" is the effect and "loved" is the cause. Or is it loved by the God's because it is holy? Here, "loved" is the effect and "holy" is the cause."
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The Definition of Marketing, 2006.
Examines the various definitions of marketing and how the term has come to encompass many different marketing strategies, techniques and tools.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 37.95
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This paper defines marketing in organizations as a business practice that is necessary to create brand identities, brand awareness and brand equity. Particular emphasis is paid to some new and innovative marketing tools based on the Internet medium and the opportunity it presents for selective targeting of an audience. Additionally, the paper also discusses how information as a marketing device is accessed and collected through the Internet in terms of behavioral marketing techniques and related marketing strategies.
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"Marketing is a planned methodology to figure out how to create a desire or an affinity for something on the part of a consumer or customer whether internal or external or business or consumer. It is not even necessarily confined to the necessity of elevating sales. Marketing has been defined by several parties as nothing more than, "...series of activities that generates interest in your products and services"(Wilson, 2004, para.1) and the sum total of communications programs meant to achieve a desired result (Corder, Deasy & Thompson, 1999, para.1). While the author's personal observation of what marketing is and the various other given definitions of marketing are all equally valid, marketing is more often defined by the sheer variety of its characteristics rather than by one set of single accepted definition."
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