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The Horrors that Lie Beneath, 2001.
An examination of El Salvador's Death Squads.
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 110.95
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This essay examines the identity of a death squad; its effects on Salvadorians as well as unveiling the supporters and revealing the future for this type of organization.
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"El Salvador has been rocked with instability both economically and politically since it?s independence in 1838. The existence of the Death Squads, created by the Salvadorian Government, destroyed the countries ability to become prosperous and secure, which has left the country distraught and pillaged after over a decade of horrific abuses of power. The Squads were designed to keep the people of El Salvador in line no matter what the cost, and the economic losses, political instability and human costs were devastating. The world sat back and watched the Salvadorian people be terrorized by the gruesome acts of the government deployed Death Squads and did nothing to stop them. It wasn?t their problem. The United States took a much different approach to the volatility in El Salvador, by supporting the government in power, the ARENA party, in order to fulfill their own economic interests, with lower coffee and other agricultural exports prices. This essay will examine the identity of a Death Squads; it?s effects on Salvadorians as well as unveiling the supporters and revealing the future for this type of organization. Ignorance is no longer an excuse. Ignorance has left tens of thousands dead, and many more emotionally wounded."
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The Horrors of Animal Testing, 2001.
This paper describes the horrible effects of experimenting on animals.
3,075 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 12 sources, AU$ 130.95
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This paper gives scientific and moral reasons why animal testing is wrong and unjustifiable. It details the effects on animals after experiments that are conducted in torture-like situations and how these tests are often unnecessary and/or avoidable. It shows how the law does not protect animals against being used for experiments, and that through the use of advances in technology animal testing has become obsolete. This paper uses statistics and scientific research to support its position.
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"More than 25 million animals suffer and die each year in American laboratories alone. (ADL) This continues despite the fact that humans have long known that most animals have an ability to feel pain as advanced, if not more advanced, than their own. Human pain is easily recognizable and universally accepted as fact. Most vertebrate animals exhibit pain in a nearly identical fashion. They writhe about, contort the muscles of their bodies and face, make sounds of distress and even calls for help. They will try to avoid the source of that pain, demonstrate fear when threatened with its re occurrence, and can even be conditioned to watch for warning signs."
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Al Franken and Lies, 2005.
A critical analysis of Al Franken's work "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right. "
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, AU$ 38.95
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This paper looks at one of Al Franken's (the writer and performer of the popular television show Saturday Night Live) most popular works, "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right. " First, the paper discusses several types of media bias that Franken reveals. Then, it looks at some of arguments that Franken makes about mainstream media coverage, as well as his criticisms of conservative media pundits and media sources. All the while, the paper presents the writer's opinion as to Franken's validity.
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"Al Franken and Lies Going from writer and performer on the ever-popular television show, Saturday Night Live, Al Franken has become a political pundit for American liberals and a successful writer of critical commentary books that are both humorous and politically sound. The first biases that Franken notes are those that "stem from something called 'the profit motive'" (Franken 1). "
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Why Lying is Wrong: An Ethical Perspective, 2008.
This paper discusses the morality of lying and attempts to determine the ethical explanation for the claim that lying is wrong.
739 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 38.95
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This paper discusses the morality and ethics behind lies. It bases its discussion on three different sources, which are attached in the appendix. The paper states that although there is nearly universal agreement in human societies that lying is wrong, most people instinctively know that they should not tell lies, but they do not really understand the ethics-based foundation of why lying is wrong. A close examination leads the paper to the conclusion that while lying is ethically and morally wrong in most conceivable cases, there do seem to be conditions and circumstances in which lying is not wrong.
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"Ultimately, examining these different ethical perspectives on lying and taking into account various contributing factors indicates that while lying is ethically and morally wrong in most conceivable cases, there do seem to be conditions and circumstances in which lying is not wrong. Some philosophers have argued that it even appears to be the case that in relatively rare circumstances, not lying would be morally and ethically wrong. But these are exceptions to the prevailing ethical and moral standard that lying is wrong."
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?Bodyguard of Lies", 2005.
This paper discusses Cathal Nolan argument that sometimes lies are for the public good, which he presents in "Bodyguard of Lies: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Defensible Deceit in World War II".
970 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 50.95
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This paper explains that Cathal Nolan in "Bodyguard of Lies: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Defensible Deceit in World War II" does not believe it is always proper for governments to lie to the public, but he does establish a clear line, when and when it is not proper to lie, by giving general and specific historical examples of past government lies. The author points out that Reagan in the Iran Contra fiasco, Nixon with Watergate and Johnson with the U.S. incursions into Laos and Cambodia and Bill Clinton in Monica-gate, all lied for non-utilitarian reasons; however, Nolan differentiates between Roosevelt and the other deceivers of public trust because if the Nazi threat was not stopped, it would have continued to spread throughout the world until democracy no longer existed. The paper concludes that truth should be told whenever possible; but when the truth is not for the good of all mankind, a president is justified in using whatever means possible to preserve prosperity and moral goodness.
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"Roosevelt viewed the Nazi's as a real threat to mankind. History proves he was correct. The public in the 1930's was weary of getting involved in another war. Congress was dominated by isolationists who refused to support foreign nations with arms or manpower even if they were our strategic allies in the fight for Democracy. The country was reeling from the depression, and many felt funds were needed at home. However, Roosevelt knew the threat of Nazism and German expansion was real and felt public opinion had to be altered."
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The Realist Horror Film, 2006.
This paper examines the horror film genre, also known as realist horror, while focusing on two specific films, "The Blair Witch Project" and "Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer."
2,818 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 121.95
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This paper analyzes the realist horror genre in film. The realist horror genre was spearheaded by Alfred Hitchcock in his 1960 film "Psycho." Horror films proliferated throughout the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s in Hollywood. Most of these films used comedy to portray killings, veering away from realism. The writer of this paper contends that the realist aspect of actual human killers is enough to leave lingering fears long after the viewing has ended. This paper focuses on this particular style of filmmaking, in which the approach is to focus on the killer rather than victim, resulting in terrifying the viewing audience. This well-researched paper notes the similarities and differences in "The Blair Witch Project" and "Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer." This paper describes how both films leave the viewer with a lingering thought and fear of the real world. Specifically, fear of the horrific possibilities. "Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer" is based on real-life serial killer Henry Lee Lucas. The movie follows the daily life of Henry, beginning with aftermath shots of freshly murdered victims juxtaposed with images of Henry. This illustrates to the audience that Henry is indeed a bona-fide serial killer. "The Blair Witch Project" is a far cry from the typical slasher film. It uses an entirely different approach to realist horror. The film is shown as a documentary and the actors are not actors at all, but real victims captured on video.
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"The presentation style changes only during the murder scenes. The pictures are graphic and almost too gory to be real. One woman is seen with a bottle shoved into her throat and the electronics salesman's head goes through a television picture tube - just before the television is plugged in - electrocuting him. Background electric guitar is also present mostly during the build up to a murder. It is not overdone and avoids appearing out of place. Rather, it helps the viewer realize something important in happening. Overall the film does achieve a realism most slasher films cannot approach. This purposeful use of a home-movie style subtly reminds the viewer that the onscreen events are based in truth. Blair Witch takes the realist style one step further by using the camera as a prop in the film. The viewer is constantly reminded that an off-screen character is behind the lens."
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Horror Films, 2002.
An overview of different views on horror films, with a discussion of the most popular horror films.
2,804 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 121.95
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This paper provides an insight into horror films, from the classics such as "Psycho" to the psychological thrill of "The Silence of the Lambs". It examines the history of the horror film from the first film directed by Georges Melies in 1896 and its development through the period of silent and black-and-white movies to the technological effects of the 21st century. It also attempts to analyze their attraction for people and how the fear and loathing, as well as the almost guilty enjoyment experienced in a movie theater filled with gore lovers, are human psychological needs.
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The Classics
The Psychological Need
The History of the Horror Film
Conclusion
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"?Psycho? is seen by many horror fans as the ultimate horror film. Hitchcock plays with the idea of identity and involvement. The viewer is expected to feel drawn into the world of Norman Bates. The suggestion is also that the viewer?s identity is not as important as his or her emotional involvement in the plot. The film universalizes the idea of monstrosity in each individual. It mirrors the audience?s wickedness and guilt back at the audience by means of the ordinary and unassuming Norman. The implication is that everybody has a dark side. The monster therefore appears to have moved closer and closer with the development of the horror film. And now it is inside. Or now its existence is recognized. The monster is no longer something that looks hideous. Instead he or she is as human-looking as everyone else."
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H.P Lovecraft: the Next Step in Horror Evolution, 2002.
A look at the writings of this author and how he adapted Edgar Allan Poe's genre of writing horrors and moved them a step forward.
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This paper examines Lovecraft's writings and compares them to Poe's. The writer shows how Poe was the first true writer of horror stories but how Lovecraft based his genre on Poe and adapted it in a way he thought his readers would respond. The paper mentions several of their works and compares and contrasts them.
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"Horror writers use several tactics to prey on the human psyche and produce what the readers want, fear. Readers of horror writing want to feel their skin crawl and feel a building sense of tension. Horror writing has undergone several steps in evolution from its beginnings. The first true horror writer to prey on the depths of the human unconscious was Edgar Allen Poe. H.P Lovecraft used the style of Poe, however added another step to scare his readers. Modern writers have built further on Lovecraft to produce the modern horror genre. It is the use the element of the unknown, introduced by Lovecraft that has led to the development of the modern horror genre."
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Lying, 2002.
An overview of the ethics of lying.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This paper looks at the ethics of lying and whether there are different levels of lying and if lying is justified in some instances.
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James W. Loewen's "Lies My Teacher Told Me", 2005.
Discusses James Loewen's book, "Lies My Teacher Told Me" about the misleading and inaccurate information in school history books.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 46.95
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This paper examines James Loewen's contention in "Lies My Teacher Told Me," that U.S. history textbooks are filled with distortions, omissions, and outright lies, and the impact of these lies on American students.
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"If you attended history class in US public schools, chances are you believe Columbus discovered America, Helen Keller was an inspirational and democratic American, and you more than likely view Woodrow Wilson as champion on human rights and world peace. All of these beliefs are either outright lies, misinformation or are guilty of lies by omission described by James W. Loewen in "Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong".
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Lying, 2004.
Examines situations that cause people to lie, even unintentionally.
886 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 46.95
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Research demonstrates that most of us lie, sometimes several times a day or even more. This is surprising to people who think of themselves as honest and forthright. The paper defines a lie before branching out into other issues linked to the concept, such as white lies, factors which affect how and why people lie, and gender differences.
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"One particularly difficult situation regarding lying involves a situation where a superior wants a subordinate to lie for him or her. In one informal survey, 82% of women using one website said that their bosses often asked them to lie for them, for instance, telling callers that the boss was unavailable. 91% were asked to lie to their boss?s equals, such as partners, about the boss?s presence or absence in the office (Staff writers, PG)."
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Horror Science Fiction, 2002.
A look at how protagonists face death and horror in three stories.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 115.95
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How protagonists face death & horror in three stories. Examines Edgar Allan Poe's THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER, H. P. Lovecroft's THE COLOUR OUT OF SPACE, Stephen King's THE RAFT. Poe's use of atmosphere to creat a sense of horror. Lovecroft's use of color as a character to build the tone of horror. King's use of gore in telling his story.
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"All fiction is fantasy and takes place in the realm of the imagination. Fantasy and Science Fiction, however, as genres of fiction, contain themes about quests that take the reader farther abroad in the realm of imagination as the protagonist travels through fear and impending death to the goal of his/her quest. In Dark Fantasy (also known as Horror), a sub-genre of Fantasy and Science Fiction, the quest is about the confrontation of the protagonist with fear and death (Roberts, 2001, p. 31). The protagonist does not always survive this crisis. This paper will explore how Edgar Allan Poe, Howard Phillips (H. P.) Lovecraft and Stephen King describe the quest of the protagonist through death and horror in their short stories "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Colour Out of Space," and "The Raft."
Poe uses atmosphere, rather than gore, to create a visceral..."
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Emmanuel Kant and Lying, 2008.
A comparison of Emmanuel Kant's categorical imperative and utilitarianism with regards to lying.
955 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 48.95
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This paper discusses Emmanuel Kant's philosophy on lying and compares it to the philosophy of utilitarianism. It describes Kant's categorical imperative and how it can be utilized in a situation that may involve lying. The paper presents a case where there is a question of whether to lie or not and discusses the possible philosophies of how to deal with the dilemma.
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"At first, utilitarianism seems perfect for resolving such a dilemma. The problem is that the utilitarian is focused only on happiness, and happiness in this dilemma is false. The person's happiness also is just temporary and will end sooner or later, anyway. For a person who is faced with such a dilemma, the most helpful idea is Kant's categorical imperative. The reason is that it shows a practical point about human beings. It is not always wrong to lie because sometimes the truth is as bad as or worse than the lie. The only way to make a decision is to ask whether what we will do should be done by all individuals who happen to be faced with the same dilemma. When we are faced with an impossible or really difficult situation, then the categorical imperative provides a means to deal with that dilemma."
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Horror and Human Nature, 2002.
An analysis of Stephen King's life And its influence on his writing.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 103.95
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A brief study of Stephen King's life and its affect on his writing. Covers style, characters, content, and some themes, and traces the development of King's writing since the publication of Carrie in 1974. Discusses differences between his horror and non-horror writing, and how his horror works fit into the larger genres of horror and gothic fiction.
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Horror Films, 2003.
Discusses the public's fascination with the horror genre.
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Examines the reasons why horror and vampire stories and films are popular and the visual artistry necessary for outstanding horror films, such as "Dead of the Night" and "Nosferatu."
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"In Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad's protagonist's final words are "Oh, the horror! The horror!" This sums up the public's fascination with horror movies. However, "horror was . . .an established literary genre long before Edison turned..."
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Darrell Huff's "How to Lie with Statistics", 2005.
This paper is a book review of Darrell Huff's classic 1954 text "How to Lie with Statistics".
905 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper explains that Darrell Huff in his text "How to Lie with Statistics" relates that, because there is a fear of numbers in our culture and a great deal of misunderstanding or incomprehension about what number mean, combined with a paradoxical impulse to trust science as objective, people are apt to become confused by the use of numbers, regardless of what the numbers actually say. The author points out that the math is usually computed correctly but is rhetorically twisted and used to suggest an erroneous conclusion, hence Huff's rightful characterization of such misleading evidence as a lie. The paper stresses that perhaps the most relevant information in the book for today's reader pertains to interpreting potentially divisive statistics such as crime rates in cities.
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"Such an example is not unlike the spurious study cited by Huff that smokers have significantly lower grades in college than nonsmokers. Ergo, said the researcher, smokers wishing to improve their grades should quit smoking! Of course, a statistical study showing that there's a "significant" relation between smoking and low grades doesn't show that smoking is the cause of lower grades -- perhaps educational failure draws people to smoke, suggests Huff, or more seriously, demographic factors such as poorer individual's tendency to smoke as a culturally accepted coping mechanism or to have come from less well-funded and rigorous school districts might also come into play."
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