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"The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism", 2008.
A review of David Bell's book, "The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism".
1,563 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 51.95
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The paper explains how Bell's work, "The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism" is a direct reflection of the changing society in which Bell lived. The paper discusses how Bell can be viewed as a cultural critic who highlighted the contradictions inherent in capitalism. The paper looks at Bell's arguments and predictions that did not prove to be true.
From the Paper
"When reading Bells' book, it is important to keep in mind that it was written in the early 1970s, shortly following the social upheaval of the 1960s. Bell was trying to make sense of these new social changes and what they meant for the newly emerging society. Bell stressed the importance of culture, rather than religion as the basis for society. He states, "today culture has clearly become supreme (Bell, p. 431). Bell stressed the economic principle of rationality as defined in terms of efficiency in the allocation of resources. However, he also claimed that culture is dominated by irrationality. These two principles contradict each other."
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Homelessness in the United States, 2008.
This paper examines and discusses the issue of homelessness in the U.S.
5,977 words (approx. 23.9 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 142.95
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In this article, the writer notes that within the United States, homelessness is defined as the lack of a dwelling or structure in which to reside. People who are homeless are also often unemployed, and many of them are disabled and/or have problems and struggles with drugs and alcohol. This paper explores the issue of homeless in the United States and, in particular, in the state of Massachusetts. Various issues that surround homelessness or that relate to it are also addressed so that a complete picture of the issue, how important it is, and who it affects may be seen. The writer maintains that the issue of homelessness is not one that will go away without help from the government and concerned citizens alike. The writer concludes that with effort, however, the issue can be lessened so that fewer and fewer people must spend their days and nights on the streets or in shelters, with nothing to call their own.
Outline:
The Definition of Homelessness
Historical Background of Homelessness
The Causes of Homelessness
The Emotional Implications of Homelessness
Help for Homelessness
From the Paper
"There is a long list of concerns over homelessness. It is important to touch on the main concerns here. The first one is the fiscal burden created by the high homelessness rate. When people are unemployed, there is a tremendous waste of productive power. The potential national output is not realized in a country where many of the people who could work are not working. It also hurts others, since the homeless and their families often live off of the state and/or off of the handouts of other people. This takes valuable resources away from others, and away from the national output.
"Another concern is the loss of freedom that homelessness creates. Some of the homeless are also socially excluded from many activities because they do not have the money or the status to participate. People who lack employment are often ridiculed or seen as being lazy, and this helps push them farther away from the rest of society. It causes a loss of freedom not just for them but for their families as well."
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Carlyle and Personal Freedom, 2008.
A discussion of Thomas Carlyle's views on personal freedom and its limits, as presented in his work "Past and Present".
3,665 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 101.95
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The paper explores the issue of the importance of personal freedom and its limits in the work of Thomas Carlyle, "Past and Present" written in 1843. The paper refers to the beliefs of John Stuart Mill and then explains Carlyle's view of freedom that personal freedom must be limited by the communal good otherwise it produces bad consequences for all.
From the Paper
"The book Past and Present was an effort to explain the social order of Britain at a time of crisis, the crisis being an economic crisis then prevailing in England. The Industrial Revolution was changing the nature of work and the society organized around work, and the process was now affected by a recession that led to the closure of factories, the loss of jobs, an increase in the slums of the cities, and more people starving in the streets. This crisis caused Carlyle to consider the nature of the leadership the nation then had and to compare them to leaders from other eras and other situations."
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Integration of Private Security, 2008.
This paper explores private security functions as it relates to the various components of the criminal justice system.
1,274 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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The paper analyzes major components of the criminal justice system with a focus upon improvement of the interaction between law enforcement, private security, the courts and institutional and community corrections. The paper discusses the need for the standardization of law-enforcement and private security procedures. The paper also notes how various technologies exist that can allow for coordination among law-enforcement, private security and public service providers in the event of a catastrophe or disaster.
Outline:
Objective
Aspects of Cybercrime Relating to Law Enforcement and Private Security
Integration Requires Standards
Immediate Purchase of Tech Tools Not Necessary
Various Technologies Exist
Summary and Conclusion
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"Imagine, if you will, for a moment that a disaster occurred in a town very familiar, a community, whether urban or rural, where in past local occurrences each agency went about its appointed duty without interrupting one another, and this has traditionally been the case in the United States. Then suddenly a disaster such as Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans occurs and the new agencies developed by Homeland Security come into the area and communication channels get crossed with tasks being duplicated and others being left undone, neglected perhaps. Strategies that can be shared, integrated and coordination through use of technological tools offer the possibility for unprecedented coordination among law-enforcement, private security and public service providers in the event of such a catastrophe or disaster."
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Impact of Illegal Aliens on the Healthcare System, 2008.
A research proposal that analyzes the impact of illegal immigration on the health care system in the United States.
4,496 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 117.95
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This paper is a research proposal that attempts to establish the American countrywide trend in illegal immigration from the 1950s to the present. It first enumerates the measures that have been taken to solve or address the problem. The paper then lists the arguments for and against subsidizing healthcare for illegal aliens. It determines the extent of illegal immigration in California and Maryland through a survey and assesses the effectiveness of current legislation and other measures to combat illegal immigration.
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Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Research Method
Findings and Conclusion
Expected Results or Outcomes
From the Paper
"Governor Wilson commented that the border, which separates Mexico and Southern California are contoured to let a steady supply of illegal immigrants into the US (Hanson 1994). That border is porous enough to make the passage easy and frequent, like every day. These illegal aliens come to the US mainland to work, to study or even to commit crimes. In reaction to Medi-Cal-connected frauds, Governor Wilson increased the number of investigators from 66 to 101. Many of those crossing the border had no birth certificate, no Social Security number or any other identification. This made the job of fraud investigators quite difficult. But what was really frustrating about the policy was that many of the services secured or given these undocumented aliens were not available to legal residents themselves. Yet these federal policies were sustained by taxpayers' money. There was indication of bipartisan support for the initiative in California."
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Kim Jong-II, 2008.
This paper provides a book review of 'Kim Jong-II: North Korea's Dear Leader' by Michael Breen.
1,621 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the purpose and thesis of Michael Breen's biography of North Korea's leader Kim Jong II is neatly encapsulated in its deliberately ironic title: 'Kim Jong-II, North Korea's Dear Leader'. The writer points out that North Korea is considered a rogue state by most of the world. It is a dictatorship with a nuclear program that seeks to threaten the West. President Bush has identified Jong's nation as one of the members of an "Axis of Evil" that threatens freedom and democracy all over the world. The writer notes that it is the only non-Islamic nation that is a part of this so-called Axis. The writer discusses that Breen attempts to strike a balance between the inflated rhetoric by the current U.S. administration and the truth of North Korea's brutality, without endorsing blind hatred of North Korea or defending the dictator Jong's actions towards the North Korean people.
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"The analogy with the way that the administration treated Saddam Hussein in its rhetoric and Kim Jong II seems inevitable, not in terms of the policy or culture of the two nations but in terms of the polarizing rhetoric that is used--like Saddam Hussein, Kim Jong II mistreats his citizens and uses his position for personal gain, rather than to benefit his state and he permits no dissent amongst his people. But simply calling a nation evil is not a portrait of the nation and does nothing, Breen argues, to facilitate understanding the nation or making the nation listen to the United States' demands or desires.
"But here, the value of this analogy with Korea and its fellow Axis of Evil nations ends, for unlike other nations, North Korea is unique in its insularity as a society, which makes some of Breen's research difficult and means that many of its citizens have never been exposed to the West."
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The U.S. Patriot Act of 2001, 2008.
Examines the U.S. Patriot Act of 2001 and issues of privacy versus security.
2,645 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper explains that the U.S. Patriot Act of 2001, which was enacted on October 26, 2001, came to be regarded as an important source in the US' fight against terrorism. Rushed in to law in the wake of 9/11, the paper relates that the Patriot Act widens significantly the extent of government powers regarding confinement of non-citizens for an indefinite period and searches, arrests and scrutiny based on lower levels of reason and stages of judicial review. The paper points out that this wide ranging Act is being debated because it is perceived to interfere with constitutional privacy safeguards and yet this country must have the powers to protect itself against future terrorists attacks.
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"There were several instances in which Muslims and those of foreign Asian origin were facing troubles in the name of security. Groups of federal agents on March 20-21, 2002, with the US Customer Services as their head combed Muslim houses, businesses, educational institutions, and establishments in Northern Virginia in a chain of raids entitled Operation Green Quest. The searches scared and enraged the Mohammedans as agents smashed doors, chained people, and made seizures of private property arraying from PCs to children's toys."
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History Repeats Itself, 2008.
A persuasive paper that highlights the similarities between the Vietnam war and the Iraq war today.
1,629 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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The paper draws a parallel between the public reaction at the various stages of the Vietnam and current Iraq wars, the economic interests of the American governments in both wars and the disregard for the local people and their culture then and now. The paper discusses the public's general lack of critical judgment with regard to the American government that was manifested in both wars. The paper calls for Americans to develop greater critical thinking skills and to learn to separate emotion from truth. The paper also asserts that the public remember the Constitution, that each citizen, regardless of heritage or religion, has rights and is innocent until proven guilty. The paper concludes that the ultimate impact of the Vietnam war, that all sides lost, is the most important lesson for the war in Iraq today.
From the Paper
""History repeats itself" is perhaps the saying that most accurately portrays human nature. It is the human tendency not to learn from mistakes, even if these have been repeated numerous times. This certainly appears to be true of the United States Government, regardless of who resides in the position of President. Indeed, the lack of an ability to learn from the past can be clearly demonstrated by highlighting some of the similarities between the Iraqi and Vietnam wars."
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Health Care in California, 2008.
This paper discusses and examines the 'California Health Care Market Report 2006' by Allan Baumgarten.
763 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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In this article, the writer notes that according to the annual market study of California's health plans, hospital systems and physician organizations, as conducted by the California Health Care Fund, overall the market is experiencing less turmoil than it did in the first part of the century. The writer looks at the 'California Health Care Market Report 2006' written by Allan Baumgarten and notes that the purpose of the report is to present a comprehensive data resource on such important health care related factors as financial results, enrollment trends, measures of utilization, market share and effectiveness of care. The writer maintains that the conclusions of the study are valid as the reader can make the same determinations from the presented data.
From the Paper
"The study found several major trends. Among these are a shift away from HMOs, thus putting greater pressure on physician organizations; economic power shifting generally away from hospitals and instead back towards individual health plans; hospitals are spending a majority of their funds on physical construction and expansion programs; and continued challenges to the growing number of uninsured and underinsured.
"The study itself was generally successful in following the criteria of good research. Doing research in the healthcare field is becoming more and more difficult with new privacy protections such as the federal government's HIPPA legislation. However, despite this limitation, the annual study conducted by the California Healthcare Market Report did a good job of taking a broad approach of this abstract and large market in order to get a good understanding of its current state."
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Chomsky's "911", 2008.
A review of Noam Chomsky's book, "911" and a discussion of its relevance to world terrorism years after 9/11.
2,684 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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This paper discusses and reviews Noam Chomsky's book, "911." It provides a biography of the author and the lead up to his writing the book. The paper then summarizes "911" and discusses Chomsky's view of past, present and future impacts of American terrorism and other terrorism world-wide. It also discusses the relevance of Chomsky's views years after 9/11.
From the Paper
"Chomsky's underlying premise and arguments are arguably more difficult to convincingly refute today than in 2001 or even later. As the Iraq War drags on and everyday Americans continue to doubt what we are still being told about our nation's military and other intentions in Iraq and elsewhere, this may become more difficult still. Today, it is far easier to believe than in October 2001, that America's own acts of terrorism against other groups and nations, for reasons of economic world domination, actually led up to and caused 9-11. The result, instead of our having felt free as a nation, or in many cases even individually, to move on nationally (and in individual everyday life) from the awful day of the terrorist attacks (as a healthier, more confident and more secure society might have done) is that the specter of 9-11 hobble us still - psychically, culturally, and even physically (e.g., through intrusive surveillance; airport searches, etc.). Should American military and economic strategies and actions continue as they are, this will continue in the future."
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