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Honor Killings, 2005.
An examination of honor killings in Pakistan.
1,339 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper describes the problem of honor killings and looks at the history of honor killings in Pakistan. The paper then explains that the establishment and strict enforcement of laws protecting women from this kind of abuse and violence, as well as the cultural pressure to make change, are the basic approaches to rid the world of this kind of murder.
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"Women throughout the world have long suffered at the hands of their husbands, fathers, and other male relatives. Why would a father, husband, or brother kill his daughter, wife, or sister? In some parts of the world, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Brazil, Uganda, and many countries in the Middle East, when a woman's family believes that her behavior has threatened the "family honor," killing her is seen as the only alternative . The practice of "honor killing", which is the murder of a (generally) female relative who is perceived to have brought dishonor to the family (which can be defined in terms as broad as looking at a man in a sexual manner, adultery, refusing a marriage proposal, refusing to have sex, or even being raped) by a male member of the family, has the highest level of reported incidence in the nation of Pakistan."
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Honor Killings, 2003.
Discusses the application of Article 340 to "honor" killings in the Jordanian Penal Code.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 23 sources, AU$ 115.95
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Examines reduced sentences for male perpetrators who commit "honor" crimes against female members of their family, attempts to abolish Art. 340, the background of honor crimes, and violent acts against women, including murder.
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"This research paper discusses and analyzes the origins, including the legislative and judicial history, of Articles 340 and 98 of the Jordanian Penal Code, which sanction reduced sentences for, or total ..."
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To Kill or Not to Kill: The CIA's Anti-Castro Operations, 2002.
Discusses US - Cuba relations and CIA's attitudes to Fidel Castro.
1,483 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 72.95
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This paper discusses the methods the CIA used to try to "get rid" of Fidel Castro and overthrow the communist Cuban government. This paper gives light to some of the many plots the CIA came up with to rid the world of history's longest ruling communist dictator.
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"To say that the relationship between the United States and Cuba is complicated is a major understatement. Ever since 1959, when Fidel Castro came into power in Cuba, the two nations have had a strained relationship at best, and a highly adversarial relationship when things got worse. Now that the Cold War is over and Cuba is no longer receiving weapons and aid from the defunct Soviet Union, relations between the two countries are much more relaxed. However, during the height of the Cold War, during the Kennedy administration and even before that, the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States developed and planned several ways to bring down the communist Cuban government; the catalyst they kept going back to in order to bring down the government was the assassination of Fidel Castro."
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War and Mass Killing, 2005.
This paper discusses the individual-level factors in war and mass killing.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper examines what motivates people to kill. The author relate how many people actually take part in mass killing and killing in war. The paper explores specific conflicts and killings.
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"Semelin examines the motives of the individual for participating in mass killings and notes that there are many reasons but most revolve around prestige and looking good in the eyes of ones neighbors friends and coworkers. He looks at the killing of the Jews in World War II often by neighbors or friends or at least fellow countrymen like the Poles and notes that people went along with the tide of what was happening. They justified what they did by believing they were obeying their superiors ..."
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Teaching Schoolhouse Killing, 2002.
This paper argues that television violence is causing the extreme violence, killing, in the schools.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 83.95
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This author believes that the question regarding the growing number of schoolhouse killings is not how the children get the weapons that kill but rather why they use them. This paper presents many studies that indict the violence on television. The author concludes that we can stop, or reduce, the killing in the classrooms by turning off the television and campaigning for a reduction of violence on television.
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"Long-term consequences of violence are seldom portrayed on television?children often do not get to see the end result of violence such as death, injury or incarceration. This sends the meaning to viewers that violence goes unpunished and that it is a successful method of handling conflicts. From this, children learn inappropriate behaviors and poor conflict resolution skills. The vast majority of violent scenes demonstrate that there is either a winner or a loser in life?s situations; the winner is the person who uses his or her weapon more effectively?that is, kills the opponent. ... illustrates that 25% of violent interactions among youth involve the use of handguns, the popular choice in recent publicized ?kid killings.? "
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"The Killing Time", 2007.
A review of the march on Morant Bay in 1865, as described in the book "The Killing Time" by Gad Heuman.
808 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 41.95
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This paper discusses the book "The Killing Time" written by Gad Heuman. It describes how, in 1865, a few hundred Afro-Jamaican farmers and sugar workers advanced on Morant Bay, in retaliation for the way they had been treated politically, socially and economically, regardless that slavery had been abolished many decades earlier. The paper describes the events as set out in the book.
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"According to Heuman, the 1865 rebellion came in large part as the culmination of grievances after the 1834 emancipation had led to ultimate freedom. The black majority still had unequal access to farmland, high taxes, unemployment, low pay and supervision primarily by white management personnel. Many of the African-Jamaicans were involved with the Great Revival that had encouraged a lack of credibility in the real outcome of the emancipation as a means of true freedom for the blacks. Many were members of the Native Baptist church, which for a long time had made up many of the judicial staff including judges, attorneys, police, justices of the peace and clerks for the parish affairs."
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Killing of Noncombatants, 2003.
A discussion on the morality of the killing of noncombatants in wartime.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 69.95
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This paper compares Thomas Nagel's absolutist view with utilitarianism and also discusses the views of several philosophers regarding dropping the atom bomb on Hiroshima.
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"Thomas Nagel totally rejects the principle that there are circumstances that would allow the deliberate killing of noncombatants. Consequentialist reasoning may permit the killing of civilians but this end justifies the means reasoning is morally ...."
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Bible & Jeremy Bentham On Killing, 1996.
Examines views of Biblical authors & utilitarian philosopher on morality of killing a human being.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 69.95
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"Is it morally wrong in every case to kill another human being, or are there instances in which taking another human being's life is justified? Moral philosophers have wrestled with this issue for centuries. The issue may be couched as directly as it is above--that killing is morally wrong--or it may center on specific instances which some believe alter the moral equation, such as in war, for purposes of euthanasia, or most recently, with reference to the issue of abortion. Of course, the latter involves the further question of when human life begins so that the killing of a fetus can be considered the killing of a human being. The Bible addresses the issue and does not produce as complete or direct an answer as one might think, and the utilitarian Jeremy Bentham also offers a somewhat clouded picture with different interpretations possible. Clearly, the.."
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"The Killing of Abel" and "The Second Shepherd's Play", 2002.
This paper examines the Wakefield Master?s comic dramas "The Killing of Abel" and "The Second Shepherd's Play".
774 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 40.95
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The paper analyzes two types of characters that the writer posits are present in these two works: man in a state of nature, and man in a state of grace. Man in a state of nature, both human nature and the natural world, lives in a constant state of discord. In contrast, at the end of "The Second Shepherd's Play" comes the figure of Jesus, then, according to the paper, comes a state of grace.
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"Obviously in a state of grace, Abel possess the generous spirit of a man at one with God, a man who can commune with the Iand because he acknowledges and accepts its originator and progenitor. Cain, however, views God as a hostile landlord to whom he does not want to pay rent. Enviously talking about God as if He is a more successful farmer, Cain says that God has deprived him of a good crop "When alI mens corn was faire in feld" (279). Moreover, he refuses to tithe because he would receive nothing monetary in return. Clearly, Cain's jealousy further alienates him from God's graces; economics is more important to him than salvation. When Abel finally does convince him to offer a sacrifice to God, Cain chooses a scanty
sheave that "stank Iike the dwiII in hell" (283) as it burns, perhaps an indication of the rottenness within Cain himself. So angry is Cain at Abel's offering burning more brightly than his that he strikes Abel with a jawbone and kiIls him, the culmination of his evil cruelty and bestiality. As a result of this blasphemous killing of kindred, Cain must live in exile, alone with his miserable, hateful, inhumane nature."
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A Legal Killing, 2005.
This paper tries to persuade the audience that the death penalty is a fine way of punishment.
1,343 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 66.95
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An opinion paper arguing that the death penalty is a justified means of punishment. The writer claims that it is a superior way of punishment for the criminals who have taken the lives of other humans. As the Golden Rule states, do unto others as you would have them do unto you. It concludes that if a person goes so far as to kill another, then why should that person not be killed themselves?
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"The alternative to the death penalty is life in prison. Death row and life sentenced inmates cannot and do not serve the community in any way. They must stay in their cell the whole time. Their chamber consists of a small dark 8x8 foot room with a toilet, sink, bed, and some books. The only time they are allowed to leave is whenever they take a shower. Life sentenced prisoners may leave their cells when they have there one hour of free time in the courtyard. They even eat all there meals in their cells. Prisons do not want to run the risk of these inmates to escape. Prisons figure that the inmate realizes he is going to die, so what does he have to lose by trying to escape. He has nothing to lose. Other inmates that are serving their shorter sentences are put to work. Many are chosen to clean and maintain various highways in Texas. Did you know that a Texas prisoner most likely made the license plate on your car? Other convicts in the prison have to clean up around and inside the jail. Most of the prisons used convicts to landscape the courtyards. Also, other trusted inmates are used as cooks for breakfast and dinner. (Williams) So if life sentenced prisoners have no use, why do we still take care of them? We as taxpayers are paying for these murderers meals and rooms. Why should we have to pay for the meals and the easy lives of these criminals? We should not have to and therefore the solution is that Texas should continue to use the death penalty as a form of punishment."
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Sir Gawain?s Green Girdle: Shame or Honour?, 2004.
An exploration of the significance of the green girdle in the poem, "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight."
1,175 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 59.95
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This paper explores the symbolic significance of the green girdle in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." The paper argues that the girdle is a symbol both of shame and of honour at the same time. This paradoxical interpretation makes sense in light of the great dichotomy that the poem sets up between Christian and pagan values, represented by the two loci of action: the court of King Arthur and the castle of the Green Knight. From a Christian point of view, the girdle is a symbol of shame; from a pagan point of view, it is a symbol of honour.
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"A key element in the poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is the series of contrasts that are developed throughout the poem. Beauty and youth are contrasted with ugliness and old age (ll. 966-69), feasting with fasting (ll. 897-98), the dangers of the hunt with the comforts of the bedroom (ll. 1178-79), hospitality (ll. 835-37) with cruelty (ll. 2114-17). The most significant of these contrasts is that between shame and honour, the underlying theme of the poem."
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"Killing the Bear", 2006.
Examines the symbol of the bear in this story by Judith Minty.
1,028 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 53.95
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Often things that we experience as children impact the way we develop as adults. The paper shows that in Judith Minty's "Killing the Bear," a woman painfully comes to grips with a loss of security from her childhood. She combines the past and present, representing her great loss as a bear that she has come into contact with. The paper shows that in order for her to regain her security and power as an adult, she must defeat the bear, which is a symbol of her loss.
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"Over time, the woman has developed an obsession with bears, both healthy and unhealthy. She gathers information about people honoring and worshiping the animal: the Gilyak tribe honors him, Ainus women suckle the cubs, in Lapland he was the King of Beasts. (91) Yet, she also collects stories which show the bear as a cold-blooded killer, and always with the use of its claws. In the travelogue about Alaska, "his claws stretched out like fingers" and "with the sweep of a paw, he split open the head of the other" (91)."
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The Role of Honour in Sallust's 'Jugurthine War', 2000.
2,095 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 95.95
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This essay examines the importance of honour as a concept in Roman literature, especially within works such as ?Jugurthine War? by Sallust and relates to concepts of masculinity in terms of family and national loyalty.
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Mercy Killing, 2007.
An analysis of the article, "The Dutch Experience" by Herbert Hendin that discusses the legally sanctioned practice of euthanasia in the Netherlands.
941 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 48.95
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The paper explains that voluntary active euthanasia means a deliberate intervention, by someone other than the person whose life is at stake, directly intended to end that life. The paper relates that the Dutch Parliament in 2000 passed a statue that formally legalized euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide in the Netherlands. The paper predicts the gradual extension of assisted suicide to widening groups of patients and maintains that the Dutch are travelling down a slippery slope. The paper concludes that following the Dutch view of euthanasia is a dangerous and alarming path, for human life must be honored and respected to the last natural breath.
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"Apparently the Dutch medical experts consider euthanasia as a form of healing that has become an integral part of palliative care (Hendin). As the Dutch Minister of Health expressed, the physician who grants the patient's request for euthanasia "acts as the healer par excellence" (Hendin). It is little wonder that so many Dutch physicians feel comfortable suggesting euthanasia to their patients, for it is viewed as merely another option for patients, and "failure to suggest it could be considered malpractice" (Hendin)."
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Is Science Killing God?, 2001.
An examination of the impact of science on the religious world.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 57.95
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This paper suggests that the many advances seen in the science world are causing people to ignore the Church and that even the Church has begun to agree with scientific theories. The paper looks at how, in a world full of facts, people can still side with the stories of the Church and discusses where the world is going from here and why science is slowly taking over religion.
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?The achievements of modern science seem to contradict religion and undermine faith.? (4) This sentence opens the article from Newsweek entitled ?Science Finds God.? However, doesn?t this opening statement clearly state that science and God are two completely different faiths? Despite this, there are still a growing number of scientists that believe that ?theology and science are entering into a new relationship.? (4) I personally believe that science and God are two completely different beliefs. In fact, I am an agnostic, just as the vast majority of scientists are either atheists or agnostics. If scientists base their lives and their beliefs around the fact that there is no supreme power, than why should anyone else believe otherwise?"
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The American Health Care System: Saving Us or Killing Us?, 2006.
An in-depth look at the American health care system and profession.
4,436 words (approx. 17.7 pages), 18 sources, MLA, AU$ 169.95
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In this paper the author looks at the American health care system highlighting from the beginning that medical error is the 5th leading cause of death in America at the moment, ranking higher than diabetes and accidents. The author gives examples of cases where poor judgement and general medical error have led to deaths that could have been prevented. The paper proceeds to discuss the unnecessary deaths caused by overuse or misuse of medical drugs. Finally the paper concludes that doctors are neither miracle makers nor gods, and the public cannot hold them accountable when they make every effort to use their best judgment; they are simply humans like the rest of us. If their conditions were better a lot of the errors could be prevented.
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"This problem aside, the next argument focuses on the groups that were used to calculate the data. Opponents argue that the data was calculated on the premise that most patients admitted to hospitals have high disease burdens and are high death risks even before they enter the hospital; that those patients selected for chart review in the Harvard study were a high severity group and would of course reflect a higher mortality. Unfortunately, this misses the point completely."
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