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Harry Braverman?s ?Labor and Monopoly Capital?, 2004.
This paper critiques Harry Braverman?s book, ?Labor and Monopoly Capital?, based on the tradition of the Marxist schools.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper explains that Braverman focuses on the labor process under Fordism, arguing that work, under the discipline of scientific management, becomes disjointed, dull, and repetitive. The author points out Braverman?s prophecy on technological change is that every new technology destroys jobs and degrades the work, as was seen in the high-tech wave of the 1990s. The paper concludes that Braverman made a wrong calculation because, in a larger perspective, technological innovations, when driven towards cost-saving and enhancing efficiency, bring new jobs and competitiveness to the industry and economy.
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"According to him, manufacturing firms were engaged primarily in production. By the end of the century their primary activity had become the pursuit of monopoly power. The objective of monopoly power is to increase the margin of price over production cost for the firm's products and to increase the sale of the products at these prices. These activities include research and development, discovering new products, and reducing production costs, selling and advertising to increase sales and the markup of price over production costs. They also include labor relations to persuade or threaten workers to produce more or accept lower wages. They also embrace political contributions, lobbying and corruption of government officials in order to obtain natural resources on favorable terms and other favors of government. In addition, they include the employment of lawyers, accountants, and financiers to avoid and evade taxes and to influence tax legislation."
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Labour's Labor, 2006.
A review of an article discussing the impact and damage of WWII on the British economy.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, AU$ 38.95
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This paper discusses how following World War II, the British economy, its social structures, and its infrastructure, were all considerably damaged by the years of war over the European continent. Unions, as Dorfman points out, entered the post-World War II era as one of the nation's policy focal points in what would otherwise have been a political vacuum (par.1). It further discusses how in the decades following the war, Unions provided the citizenry, in the form of workers, with adequate representation within the structures of government and ensured that many policies and programs were enacted that would ensure not only work related rights and assurance but also social programs. The Unions within Britain for three decades held considerable sway over policy decisions as well as policy formulation.
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Capitalism, 2004.
An analysis of capitalism according to Harry Braverman's work, "Labor and Monopoly Capital".
1,815 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 85.95
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This paper discusses Harry Braverman's thesis in which he argues that capitalism has transformed 'all of society into a gigantic marketplace', subordinating 'the totality of individual, family and social needs' to the market. Further, the paper explains the implications of Moisio et al's research, "Between Mothers and Markets" regarding homemade food for Braverman's thesis. The paper examines these findings by interviewing and observing members of three generations. For this observation the writer conducted interviews with his grandmother and mother and presents his own opinions as a representative of the younger generation.
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"Braverman's thesis states that, "Capitalism has transformed all of society into a gigantic marketplace" subordinating 'the totality of individual, family and social needs' to the market. However, the early stages of industrial capitalism had not yet fully affected the economic unit of the family. Daily lives of the family, community, and society were still based on the productive process, including the raising of crops and livestock. Family needs were supplied by its members thus, making the 'producer' and 'consumer' virtually identical. It is within the last hundred year's industrial capitalism and the "universal market" has taken over the lives of families. It has created a shift from being the family unit of production to a family unit of consumption. "Industrial capitalism has thrust itself between farm and household, and appropriated all the processing functions of both, thus extending the commodity form to food in its semi-prepared or even fully prepared forms." (Braverman, 1974: 274)"
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"Harry Potter": Evil or Educational, 2007.
This paper compares a pro-"Harry Potter" essay and an another anti-"Harry Potter" essay to determine which essay is more sound in its argument.
1,580 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 75.95
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This paper explains that, since J.K. Rowling published the first "Harry Potter" book, some parents, religious groups and educators have opposed the supposed 'controversial nature' of the books saying that they are evil, while other people feel they are educational and beneficial. The author points out that Courtney Strimel in her article "The Politics of Terror: Rereading "Harry Potter" did a better job of relaying her message because she listed many reasons why Harry Potter books help children and her reasons left little room for one to argue otherwise; whereas, while making good points, Berit Kjos in "Harry Potter Lures Kids to Witchcraft" gave too many opposing positions and left many unanswered questions. The paper asserts that, whether the Harry Potter books are harmful or worthwhile will continue to be debatable; however, in this case, Ms. Strimel's article was the better of the two because she made the more convincing argument by providing strong opinions, better explanations and relevant facts. The paper includes several quotations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Evil: Berit Kjos' "Harry Potter Lures Kids to Witchcraft"
Educational: Courtney Strimel's "The Politics of Terror: Rereading "Harry Potter""
Comparison
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"She discussed the effectiveness of the use of Harry Potter books in helping children cope with terrorism issues. She claims, "instead of making the series immoral, the magic, frightening storylines, and character ambiguity all operate together to explore a vast array of morality issues." She goes on to strengthen this argument by discussing several different issues in great detail. One such topic is terrorism, of which she states, "the lessons about terror in the Harry Potter series may be scary and confusing at times, but magical fantasy allows children to deal with timeless, realistic, frightening topics while maintaining a safe distance from the agent causing the anxiety." This is a strength because it is a very plausible and justifiable argument that shows a benefit to children reading these books."
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"Harry Potter", 2002.
An analysis of the character of Harry Potter in "Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 64.95
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A paper discussing the changes in character of Harry Potter in the children's book "Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone".
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Harry in "The Chamber of Secrets", 2005.
A character analysis of Harry in J. K. Rowling?s novel, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets".
1,102 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper discusses how, in Rowling?s novel, Harry?s character develops, revealing how he matures not only as a wizard, but a person. While still young in this book, Harry learns important lessons that will help him later in life. It explains that his unusual heritage provides the perfect backdrop for the story in that Harry must learn how to be brave and have faith.
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"One interesting aspect of the novel is the voice that Harry hears early in the chapters. When Harry hears the voice say that it is ?time to kill? (Rowling 137), his instinct to follow to voice in hopes to prevent it from doing any harm. This is a characteristic that Rowling continues to enhance with Harry. His instinct is to do good things and prevent evil from occurring, yet the voice is something that Harry does not understand. This lack of understanding is the source of much angst for Harry and he must learn to deal with it in a positive manner."
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Economic Model for Monopoly Analysis in Telecommunication, 2007.
A proposal to develop an economic model to predict monopoly in the telecommunications field.
19,900 words (approx. 79.6 pages), 130 sources, APA, AU$ 364.95
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The Telecommunications Act of 1996 sought to end the monopoly that once existed in the telecommunications industry. Since its adoption, the telecommunications industry has been undergoing a period of rapid change and development. The entry of new players into the market encouraged them to seek new ways to attract and keep customers. The paper shows that these changes have led to a rapid influx of new technology and services. Many times what defines a monopoly is not clear in every circumstance and there are many pending lawsuits for violations of antitrust laws in the courts today. The paper explains that economic models are useful in resolving issues of whether a monopoly truly exists, or whether claims are unsubstantiated. Previous models were applicable only in certain situations. These models are unreliable in predicting monopolies outside the parameters for which they were designed. This research develops and tests an economic model that accurately predicts the existence of a monopoly in the telecommunications sector. The paper includes tables and figures.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Rationale for Study
Scope of Problem
Statement of Hypothesis and Research Questions
Chapter 2: Literature Review
The Telecommunications Industry
Economic Models of a Monopoly
Michael Porter and Monopolies and Clusters
Knowledge Engineering in Relation to Monopolies and Business
Intelligence Applied to Monopolies
Chapter 3: Methodology
Database of Study and Data-Gathering Method
Sample Population
Chapter 4: Data Analysis
Chapter 5: Findings and Conclusions
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"Even a casual review of its circumstances today makes it quickly apparent that the telecommunications industry is a complex entity and there are multiple sub-industries within the primary industry. The telecommunications industry has gone from a relatively pure monopoly to an attempted competition, and now it is questionable as to whether it is gravitating towards a monopoly again. In addition, there are now more products and services available. The market is no longer comprised of one market. There is a long-distance market, a local service market, and a cell phone and wireless market. All of these markets have different characteristics and the previously existing models fail to useful in all areas of the telecommunications industry."
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"Harry Potter", 2007.
A discussion on J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone".
1,996 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 92.95
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This paper explains the significance of Harry's initial sorting into Gryffindor House (especially as opposed to Slytherin House) by the Sorting Hat and other related incidents of Harry's fate within the novel, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone". The paper also highlights the importance of fate in the novel, especially for Harry himself. Furthermore, the paper expands on the implicit conflict between fate and human will in the book.
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"The incident of the Sorting Hat, in which the new Hogwarts students, at the beginning of their first year are sorted into houses (e.g., similar to dormitories in American schools, in which they will live for the remainder of their studies at Hogwarts (e.g., Gryffindor; Slytherin; Hufflepuff; or Ravenclaw). Within Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1997), the Sorting Hat incident, in which Harry is chosen by the Sorting Hat itself, putting it on his head as all students do, and having it "sort" him, for Gryffindor House, is important, in that it determines much of his fate and his future fate at Hogwarts and elsewhere. "
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Harry Potter, 2005.
A discussion on whether J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series can be considered true literature.
2,555 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 113.95
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Since the "Harry Potter" series is such a success, it has had its critics claiming the books should not be considered literature because many critics believe that having merit and being a commercial success are mutually exclusive. This paper argues that it is important to believe in the literary merit of the "Harry Potter" series because it is a reflection of our culture. By looking at some common elements of literature and then finding them in the "Harry Potter" series, the paper argues that the "Harry Potter" series is true literature.
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"The Harry Potter series is, so far, five books by J.K. Rowling, chronicling the life of the young, orphaned wizard Harry Potter. The series is a coming of age story, beginning when Harry is eleven and following him through adolescence and young adulthood until he is seventeen. Harry's life includes all the prosaic struggles of a young boy, like interaction with the opposite sex, or questioning authority figures. Harry's struggles take place against the backdrop of the turbulent world of magic, with dragons, unicorns, trees that are bewitched to demolish anything in the path, broomsticks, and dark wizards. The series is a classic good versus evil story, with epic battles, complex villains, and moral dilemmas."
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Harry Potter and Wicca, 2008.
This paper explores the contention of some that reading Harry Potter will encourage children to believe in the religion of Wicca, a religion of witchcraft.
2,308 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 104.95
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The paper discusses the belief of many Christians that Harry Potter is more than just a literary fantasy; it is imbued with evil witchcraft and wizardry and it goes against the teachings of the Bible. The paper examines the religion of Wicca and takes a close look to ascertain whether Harry Potter novels really encourage Satanism and Wicca. The paper asserts that with proper guidance from parents and teachers, there is no way for children to consider Harry Potter as anything more than literary fantasy.
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"Who would ever think that a woman who wrote a story about a boy-wizard during a train trip from Manchester to London would change the literary world forever? For over a decade and a half, Harry Potter became a household name and has been read by people from all walks of life and different age groups. The appeal is not simply because of the wonderful world of wizards and witches J.K. Rowling took us but the stories are fantastic and mesmerizing. Starting with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Sorcerer's Stone for American audience) in 1997 and bringing us the seventh book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which was recently released, Rowling's fame - and fortune never wavered but instead continued to sore unchartered heights in the literary world. Despite the fame and success of the seven Harry Potter books and five Hollywood-made movies to-date, Rowling and her creation is not without controversy."
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Monopoly, 2008.
A look at the background and development of Monopoly, the nation's most popular board game.
2,196 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 100.95
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The paper relates that the game Monopoly is modeled on Atlantic City and is based on the spirit of capitalism that helped create the city. The paper also discusses the game "The Landlord's Game" by Lizzie Magie that inspired the creation of Monopoly. In addition, the paper discusses the disputes over the ownership of Monopoly and the factors that contributed to its eventual success.
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"To understand the game Monopoly, one must first understand how Atlantic City came in to existence, since the game is modeled on Atlantic City and is based on the spirit of capitalism that helped create the city. Atlantic City was created as a destination city by Richard Osborne, using a plan created by Jonathan Pitney. The streets were to "be named after the nation's thirty-one states and its north-south avenues for oceans and seas, to envision the entire globe." (Orbanes, p.xvi). The most remarkable part about the scheme was that Atlantic City was created entirely as a resort destination; nothing existed there prior to it being offered up to investors as a resort. Despite that, Osborne managed to get thirty-eight subscribers to purchase 10,000 shares of stock in his railroad company, and Atlantic City was born. (Orbanes, p.xvi)."
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"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", 2008.
A look at the function of the Mirror of Erised in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone".
754 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 38.95
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The paper discusses how J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" can be considered a "coming of age" book that makes the main character, Harry Potter, understand who he really is and who are the kind of people surrounding him. The paper focuses on the Mirror of Erised and how it made Harry Potter search deep within to find out what he really wants in life. The paper further discusses how the mirror may be a tool that shows humans only what they desire and not what is truly important.
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"There have been many coming of age books and movies that people are familiar with that helped them understand who they are or what human nature really is. J.K. Rowling's first book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone can be considered a "coming of age" book that made the main character understand who he really is and the kind of people surrounding him. For starters, it is where Harry Potter realized his birthright as a wizard, which was kept hidden from him by his aunt and uncle. He also realized that upon reaching the age of 11, he would be reaching that age when he would be schooled with his own kind and learns the ways of witchcraft and wizardry."
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Harry Potter Books, 2004.
An opinion paper about whether Harry Potter books should be used as an educational tool or not.
1,154 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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Harry Potter books have attracted a lot of controversy about their use in classrooms. This paper explains that some people feel that they shouldn't be used, either because they might "promote witchcraft", or just because there are better choices for middle school reading. This paper argues, however, that despite any drawbacks, the benefits of the Harry Potter books outweigh the drawbacks. These books encourage kids to use their imaginations, and they depict good friendships. Keeping them out of classrooms will encourage the extreme minority who want to censor them, and these books are popular and are, therefore, being read. It concludes that all of these facts combine to make the Harry Potter series a good addition for use by an educator.
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"The Harry Potter series of books, by British author J.K. Rowling, has become one of the most popular series of books for children ever published. Even though this series is so popular, there are people who believe that the books should not be read in schools. Although there are reasons for and against reading Harry Potter books in class, the reasons for getting students to read Harry Potter are more convincing. The first two books of the series, especially, when Harry is new at Hogwarts are not as "dark" as the later books in the series. One of the arguments against letting students read these books is that they are so "dark", but the first two books, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets are recommended for 8 to 13 year-olds, and should be read in middle school."
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J.K. Rowling?s "Harry Potter", 2005.
This paper discusses the controversy over the J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 68.95
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This paper explains that much social controversy has arisen within the religious community which considers J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" to introduce impressionable young minds to the art and practice of magic, witchcraft, sorcery and the occult. The author points out that, when read by normal, intelligent young adults, the psychological affects are very low, especially when read as an enjoyable experience, which transports the reader to other worlds and forces them to utilize their imaginations, not to mention that it is often an enjoyable thing to be frightened. The paper concludes that (1) Rowling is only trying to tell an enjoyable story despite being heavily linked to the supernatural and, (2) if young adult readers really wanted to become a witch or a sorcerer, it would suit them far better to read the Holy Bible, which also contains images and suggestions of witchcraft and sorcery.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Fantastic Literature
Critical Theories on Young Adult Literature
Harry Potter and the Supernatural
Censorship and Harry Potter
Conclusion
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"Any person who picks up a Harry Potter novel will surely come to realize that J.K. Rowling must have spent a great amount of time conducting research into the occult and the supernatural in order to produce such powerful and influential literary characters and situations. Obviously, Rowling has borrowed heavily from much older sources concerning the supernatural, sorcery and witchcraft, some dating back to medieval times. As one of the world's oldest religions, witchcraft is a pagan faith, non-Christian rather than anti-Christian, and is based upon the belief that nature and the universe can be controlled and manipulated via magic and the invocation of divine spirits."
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J. K. Rowling?s ?Harry Potter?, 2004.
This paper discusses and refutes the Conservatives' assaults on J. K. Rowling?s ?Harry Potter?.
2,595 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 114.95
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This paper reviews sources claiming that ?Harry Potter? is not a harmless literary fantasy, but rather, conservative Christians claim, that Rowling?s wizards, witchcraft, and magic may draw impressionable young readers into the occult. The author points out that the American Library Association (ALA) reports the Harry Potter series now has the dubious distinction of being the most censored series of books in America. The paper relates that many other accepted literary treasures, such as ?A Christmas Carol?, ? Macbeth?, ? The Lord of the Rings?, ?King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table?, ?Alice in Wonderland?, ?The Wizard of Oz?, and ?Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?, also contain elements of the mystical.
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Specific Anti-Harry Issues Raised by Conservatives and Christians
Seeing the Truth and the Fun in J. K. Rowling?s Sparkling Story-Telling
Conclusion
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"In Alamogordo, New Mexico, Jack Brock, pastor of the Christ Community Church, recently ?led a mass burning of Harry Potter books?and told reporters that the books ?encourage our youth to learn more about witches, warlocks and sorcerers, and those things are an abomination to God and to me?.? In Lewiston, Maine, a local group called ?The Jesus Party,? led by the Rev. Dough Taylor, announced a book-burning party in the public park, but when the fire department refused to give his organization a permit, he took scissors to a Potter book and shredded it into a trashcan. Officials of the city?s public library in Jacksonville, Florida, have abandoned a plan to distribute ?Hogwarts certificates? encouraging young people to read. Why? Because, Boston reports, ?Local resident, John Miesburg, complained that the books promoted ?the evil of witchcraft?.? "
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Wal-Mart: An Oligopoly or a Monopoly?, 2004.
An analysis of whether the Wal-Mart company should be considered an oligopoly or a monopoly.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 34.95
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This paper presents an analysis of the Wal-Mart retail store, estimated to be the largest company in the world. The paper discusses whether Wal-Mart is an oligopoly or a monopoly and determines that it is both an oligopoly and an monopoly, but its size gives it the behavioral characteristics of a monopoly with both buyers and sellers.
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"Wal-Mart is the largest American company in terms of sales and is estimated to be the largest company in the world based on sales. It employs more than million individuals. Its operations are based primarily in the United States, although it has recently begun to expand to other countries, including Japan. The company has begun to face public criticism for its labor practices as well as the pressure that it puts on suppliers, but the company is also credited with..."
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