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Haile Selassie, 2002.
Explores the rule of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974.
1,484 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 64.95
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Emperor Haile Selassie's reign in Ethiopia has been described by the term Kleptocracy, indicating that the Emperor and his cronies plundered the country for their own benefit. Ethiopia was a poor country in any case, and it was poorer after Selassie had taken most of its wealth and left the peasants much worse off then they were when he arrived in office. This paper examines Haile Selassie's reign from 1930, through to his flee from invading Italian troops in 1935 and his reinstatement as Emperor in 1940. The paper traces Haile Selassie's attempts to reform Ethiopia's economy and his final fourteen years in office in which he became greedier and cared less for his subjects.
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"Improvement was slow and was hindered by a number of factors, but by the early 1970s the economy had started to grow and to diversify into areas such as manufacturing and services. Such improvements did not aid most Ethiopians, however, and about four-fifths of the population remained subsistence farmers who lived in poverty (Ofcansky and Berry 149). This was one reason why there was growing opposition to the regime of Haile Selassie during the last fourteen years of his reign. There had been a coup attempt in 1960, after which the emperor sought to reclaim the loyalty of the opposition by stepping up reform."
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Haile Selassie, 2000.
The life, career, policies, effectiveness, corruption and rise and fall of the Ethiopian emperor.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 40.95
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"Emperor Haile Selassie's reign in Ethiopia has been described by the term Kleptocracy, indicating that the Emperor and his cronies plundered the country for their own benefit. Ethiopia was a poor country in any case, and it was poorer after Selassie had taken most of its wealth and left the peasants much worse off then they were when he arrived in office. Selassie was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. He came to power at a time when Ethiopia had to deal with the expansionist policies of Italy prior to World War II. The world powers, especially those in the League of Nations, were not inclined to counter Italy's attack on Ethiopia in 1935. In the early years of the world war, however, Ethiopia was retaken from the Italians by the British, who would continue to dominate Ethiopian affairs after the war ended in 1945. Selassie was restored to power at that time and tried..."
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"Haile Selassie I" by Harold Marcus, 1993.
A portrait of the Ethiopian leader as product of his culture and elitist upbringing.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, AU$ 51.95
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"Harold G. Marcus, in Haile Sellassie I: The Formative Years, 1892-1936, attempts to portray the Ethiopian leader who "was a political icon to some, a monster to others, and to all a legend." Marcus tries to bring this larger-than-life leader down-to-earth and show what Sellassie was really like, as a leader and as a man. It is the author's argument that Sellassie was clearly the center of power in Ethiopia in the last half century: "As the architect of the modern state, he had managed his country's entry into the world, in the process becoming a global figure" (x).
As much as might be known about Sellassie, it is Marcus' argument that the real Sellassie has not yet been revealed, and he endeavors to do it. Sellassie portrayed himself as a man who was beleaguered by circumstances, by historical and political..."
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Civil War In Ethiopia, 1999.
Examines the origins in Eritrea province's fight for independence in 1961, causes, leaders, violence, global aspects, Haile Selassie and the aftermath.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 51.95
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"The civil war in Ethiopia involves a fight for independence by the province of Eritrea, and this war began in 1961. At that time, the central government in Addis Ababa, then the government of Haile Selassie, broke a United Nations sponsored autonomy plan for the region.
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"The civil war in Ethiopia involves a fight for independence by the province of Eritrea, and this war began in 1961. At that time, the central government in Addis Ababa, then the government of Haile Selassie, broke a United Nations sponsored autonomy plan for the region. Eritrea is the triangular northernmost province of Ethiopia. It is dominated by a range of mountains that flattens out to form the Barka Plains in the west, with an arm of the Danakil depression one of the hottest regions on earth extending in a southeasterly direction, along the Red Sea. The Greek name for the Red Sea was Erythra Thalassa, and it is from this that Eritrea derives its name. It consists of 46,000 square miles of land, or an area about the size of Pennsylvania or Mississippi. It is believed that this region holds the key to Ethiopia's political stability and territorial ..."
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"The Emperor" ( Ryszard Kapuscinski ), 1999.
Reviews this study of financial corruption of the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, AU$ 51.95
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Emperor Haile Selassie's reign in Ethiopia can be described by the term Kleptocracy as the Emperor and his cronies plundered the country for their own benefit.
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"Emperor Haile Selassie's reign in Ethiopia can be described by the term Kleptocracy as the Emperor and his cronies plundered the country for their own benefit. Ethiopia was a poor country in any case, and it was poorer on the whole once Selassie had taken most of its wealth to be his own and left the peasants much worse off then they were when he arrived in office. In the book The Emperor, journalist Ryszard Kapuscinski shows ways in which the wealth was transferred from the poor to the leadership and the ways in which the Emperor and his friends spent what wealth the country did produce.
Kapuscinski often merely shows the results without discussing the process underlying it. For instance, he presents a scene early in his book which shows the huge difference that existed between the lifestyle of the Emperor and that of the ..."
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Rastafarianism, 2002.
A look at the history and influences of the Rastafarian religion.
2,550 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 100.95
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This paper traces the origins and development of the Rastafarian religion, beginning with the spokesman, Marcus Garvey. The contributions of Emperor Haile Selassie are focused upon and the development of the religion in Jamaica is studied. The philosophy behind the religion is explored and its doctrine is laid out. The religion?s colors, symbols and rituals are explained and the external influences on the religion are looked at.
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"However, the Rastafarian movement gained a following and formally began in 1930, after Selassie was crowned and the evident completion of the millennial expectations of Marcus Garvey. Furthermore, one of its early leaders Leonard Howell, who in 1933 was arrested by the Jamaican government for preaching a revolutionary doctrine (The Perennial Dictionary of World Religions, Keith Crim, editor, p. 601), helped formed the theology of the movement. His arrest helped shaped the movement's organizational structure."
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Ethiopia from 1950 to the 1990s, 1993.
An examination of politics, leadership, military, tribal issues, the Cold War, the overthrow of Selassie, famine and the future.
4,725 words (approx. 18.9 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 175.95
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"Introduction: Ethiopia - Promise and Peril
In 1974 the "3,000" year-old reign of the descendants of Solomon and Sheba, personified in the "Lion of Judah" Emperor Haile Selassie I, was replaced by a national committee of military men, junior and noncommissioned officers known as the Dergue.. In 1991, after a mere seventeen years in control, the Dergue - led since 1977 by Colonel Mengistu Haile Mariam. - was replaced by a revolutionary coalition still holding power as a transitional government, the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF). The EPRDF, pledged to holding national elections in 1994, has already seen two major coalition members break away: the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), representing Ethiopia's largest tribe, and the Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF), seceding the province of Eritrea from Ethiopia. In..."
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Top Five Great Presidents, 2006.
An assessment of which presidents qualify as a top five United States presidents, based on the criteria set forth in the book, "Hail to the Chief. The Making and Unmaking of American Presidents" by Robert Dallek.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 65.95
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This paper uses the criteria established by Robert Dallek in his book "Hail to the Chief. The Making and Unmaking of American Presidents" to determine which presidents of the United States qualify as the top five. Citing Dallek's conclusion that the five characteristics found in the most effective presidents are vision, pragmatism, consensus, charisma and credibility, the paper assesses which presidents possess these qualities and concludes that Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush are the top five U.S. presidents ever.
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"Dallek points out that the White House today is as removed from Washington's day as space travel is from the horse and buggy, and that the global responsibilities a president faces today actually dwarf those his counterpart encountered in the 1790's, as well as the president's impact on the economic and social life of the country. Because of nuclear weapons, electronic communications, and national and international responsibilities, presidents today are forced to think and act differently than earlier predecessors, however, the elements of compelling leadership have remained unchanged through the years."
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"Meet the Parents", 2005.
Examines why this comedy was hailed one of the funniest films of the year.
1,132 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 51.95
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The 2000 movie, "Meet the Parents", is a comedy relating the visit of Greg Focker to his potential in-laws in a bid to ask for their daughter's hand in marriage. The paper examines the excellent casting of the movie and other methods used to make this film so successful at the box-office.
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"However, although these instances make the movie unsuitable for young children, much of the violence, profanity and nudity lend a realistic slant to the movie. One instance is the confrontation between Jack and Greg regarding their difference of opinions about cats. Although many cat-lovers may be reluctant to outwardly threaten someone who doesn't feel the same, it is likely that the intensity of their feelings is no less than Jack's when he opines that Greg's dislike for cats is a weakness. Another realistic scene from the movie takes place at the dinner table when Jewish Greg tries to pretend that he is able to say the blessing for this very WASP-y family."
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American Mothers Living in Poverty, 2004.
A look at welfare reform in the United States and whether it is the great success that it has been hailed to be.
2,164 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 87.95
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This paper challenges the argument that the welfare reform initiative is ?working? and suggests instead that, according to credible sources, women are, in fact, penalized by the very system that has been put in place to ?help? them.
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"The reason these figures do not help show the true picture of what poverty is like for American women is that they do not take into account the differences there are in the cost of living in different areas around the States. A person may find cheaper accommodation if they were living in a rural area for example, than they would if they were living in the heart of New York or Washington D.C. By assuming that the cost of living remains constant in all States, means that the Census Bureau figures cannot be taken at face value. A yearly income of $25,000 for a family of five may seem like comfortable living standards in some areas of the States, but easily be below the poverty line if they are paying more that $1000 a month for accommodation, which is feasible in many urban areas in America."
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Tchaikovsky and his Waltz with the Flowers, 2002.
An examination of Tchaikovsky and how he was hailed as the hope of Russia's musical future.
855 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 39.95
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A look at the life and works of Peter Iljitch Tchaikovsky who was famous for his compositions. The paper gives a brief history of his upbringing and early life. It then focuses on one of the more famous compositions called the "Waltz of the Flowers".
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"Many composers have brought us beautiful music. Some faded into history, while others stood the test of time. If it weren?t for some these composers of the Classical, Baroque, and Romantic period we wouldn?t even have some of the music that we have today. However one of my favorite composers is Peter Iljitch Tchaikovsky. Who wrote some of the best pieces to both listen to and play. "
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Christopher Columbus: Hero or Villain?, 2000.
While Columbus is traditionally hailed as the heroic discoverer of the New World, his actions reveal that this historic figure was less than honourable.
1,827 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 75.95
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This paper examines the actions of Christopher Columbus and reveals his underlying motivations. It is demonstrated that the demands he made were outrageous and he sailed only out of greed. He deceived his crew and manipulated the King and Queen of Castile in a desperate attempt for wealth and glory. It looks at how Columbus' incredible brutality toward the natives not only set a pattern for future contacts between Europeans and Indians but finally outraged the authorities in Spain to the point where he was brought home in chains.
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"In the spring of 1486 Columbus brought his plan of a westward voyage to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Castile. Instead of immediately approving his proposition, they appointed a special commission to carefully study his proposals. The commission took four years to make its report and during that time Columbus unsuccessfully took his plan to England and Portugal. When the Spanish commission gave its report, it too condemned his proposed expedition as impractical. Ferdinand and Isabella were too preoccupied with the conquest of the Muslim kingdom of Granada and had no time for voyages into the unknown. Despite all this, they hinted that it might be worth trying again in a few months."
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Peter Singer?s Utilitarian Ethics and Abortion, 2002.
An examination of Peter Singer's book "Writings on an Ethical Life" and his view on abortion. The paper explains that Peter Singer has been hailed as the most influential living philosopher and ethicist.
1,907 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 78.95
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This paper focuses on Singer?s application of the principle of utility to the ethics of abortion. The first part of the paper discusses how Singer refined the utilitarian principles popularly associated with Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill to his own principle of preference utilitarianism. The second part examines how Singer applies this preference utilitarianism to conclude that abortion is completely moral and ethical. The last section is a critical examination of Singer?s utilitarian approach to abortion, as he articulates in the book "Writings on an Ethical Life."
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"Recognizing the difficulty of measuring pleasure or happiness, Singer instead proposes a principle of utility based on interests. He writes that ?my own interests cannot, simply because they are my interests, count more than the interests of anyone else? (16). Instead of acting according to our own self-interests, Singer calls on people to take on a universal point of view. In essence, one?s own interests and ideas matter only when seen in their consequence to everyone else?s interests. Singer calls this view ?preference utilitarianism.?"
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Analysis of Bob Marley's "War", 2009.
This article analyzes Bob Marley's song "War" and looks at the message in the theme of his song.
1,207 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 53.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the reggae music artist Bob Marley used a speech by Ethiopian leader Halie Selassie for the song "War." The writer points out that Selassie was an African leader and also a major figure in the religion of Rastafarianism, of which Marley was a member. Marley was also known for his lyrical content in terms of his ability to directly address political issues of the time. The writer discusses that by looking at the song lyrics to the Bob Marley song "War," the listeners of the music and the readers of the lyrics can see how the artist is first of all a Rastafarian by religion, and then an activist by political involvement: the song shows both sides of Marley, the Rasta side and the political side. The writer maintains that despite an observation of his being above politics, Marley was also linked by association with politics by the explicit political themes he often chose as his message. The writer concludes that the result, whether through misinterpretation or intention, was not universally positive or peace-love, either.
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"Bob Marley was seen by many as a representative voice of the Jamaican lower class and Rastafarian religion and culture, and there are explicit political connections to be made between his music and society, especially his work with the Wailers, during which time the song "War" was co-opted from Selassie's speech. At many times during Marley's life, the connections he made with politics were explicit, as when he used his stage to unite political leaders in a spirit of friendliness and hand-shaking, or when he sang about the dire situation in Africa in songs like "War," which as mentioned was directly taken from a political speech by the Rastafarian deity and Ethiopian dictator Haile Selassie. But at the same time, there is a tension between politics and religion/mysticism in Marley's life and lyrics that makes calling him a political leader or saying that he chose political reggae music difficult. To a true Rastafarian, which image Marley adhered to even at the heights of his international pop-stardom, involvement politics was to be avoided at all costs as a function of Babylon. But at the other end of the spectrum, Marley was definitely involved in political activities, and "War" signifies lyrically what is basically a political message about African unity and peace, only to be achieved through freedom from bondage."
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Harlem Renaissance and Negritude Writers, 2008.
A look at the Harlem Renaissance and Negritude poems and a film that celebrate the rebirth of Black culture.
2,092 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 85.95
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The paper looks at the works of poets such as Claude McKay, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, Leopold Senghor and Aime Cesaire and also examines Haile Gerima and Shirikiana Aina's 1993 film "Sankofa". The paper highlights how both the poems and the film develop themes related to the rediscovery of a Black culture and a new identity.
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"The Black population coming from the continent was constantly perceived as an inferior race and was subjected to intense racial discrimination in the societies it came in contact with. In response to such attitudes, there were numerous movements which advocated an emancipation of the Black race and a rediscovery of their heritage. At the same time, initiatives such as the Harlem Renaissance and the Negritude constantly tried to reach out to the roots of the Black culture and promote a new vision of Africa and its people. Poets such as Claude McKay, Langston Hughes, and Countee Cullen were representative for the literary segment of the Harlem Renaissance, while Leopold Senghor and Aime Cesaire were strong voices for the Negritude movement."
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"The Social Life of Information", 2006.
This paper examines John Seely Brown and Paul Duguid 's book "The Social Life of Information" which details the impact of technology on the whole on humanity.
2,974 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 113.95
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The writer of this paper reviews "The Social Life of Information" written by John Seely Brown and Paul Duguid which focuses on the effects of technology on society. This book was hailed by multiple business and technology magazines as being one of the most important books to be released on the topic of technology and business. "The Social Life of Information" looks at various aspects of the information age, explores how technology is failing society and offers various improvement strategies. The writer contends that this book is not a scientific study, but more of a synthesis of information. This paper ponders the authors' argument that technology will not fundamentally change human society as some have postulated. This paper discusses how unreliable the new advanced information age actually is, while explaining how promises of an easier future have in fact resulted in the exact opposite. This paper also discusses how society responds to technological growth and the fact that, despite all of our hi-tech advancements the situation is still strikingly similar to the way it was 10,000 years ago.
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"As the popularity of psychics and astrologers can attest, people are very curious about what the future will bring. Instead of being content to take one day at a time, people have a desire to have as much information about the future as possible. This is not a phenomena that is limited to Americans or Westerners, but a global phenomena. People want to know in advance, whether it be to prepare for bad times, look forward to good times, or try to avert bad situations. That some would look at the onslaught of technology over the past few years and pronounce that it will change the world, remake society, alter everything, good and bad about the world that we live in. There is no doubt that technology changes some things about the world. Learning simple math and language changed the world 10,000 years ago. All advances in technology, from the abacus to the silicon chip, have altered the way in which people live. However, this change might not be as extensive as some would claim."
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