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Understanding Terrorism, 2008.
An analysis of the failure of scholars to understand the causes of terrorism.
2,060 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper discusses the causes of terrorism. It looks at the factors that influence terrorism and the studies that have been done in an attempt to understand terrorism and its causes. The paper argues that there is an apparent failure in understanding terrorism which is largely due to the inability of any theoretical concept to comprehensibly embody the wide range of factors involved in any terrorist act.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Identification of the Facts
The Process Leading to their Case
Evaluation
Usefullness of Assumptions
From the Paper
"From the perspective mentioned above, a relevant question thus springs to mind. What is in fact the real nature of the legitimacy of these violent acts? The answer is hard to grasp because the points of view on the matter are, as mentioned in the beginning, antagonistic. The terrorists' stands underline their own legitimate right to rebel against a system of rules and norms, whether it is the political one, such as in the case of the ideological terrorism, the nationalistic values oppressing a minority, as in the case with the Tamils in Sri Lanka, or the religious framework of the Muslim belief which conflicts with the Judaic and Western beliefs, as in the case with terrorism sponsored by Iran. Still, from the point of view of the authorities involved, which are the targets of all terrorist activities, all these are illegitimate causes and demand counteractive measures. These conflicts however have a single quantitative measure, the number of civilian casualties. It is from this perspective that most terrorist attacks are evaluated. Therefore, from the point of view of the victims, neither action is legitimate enough, despite cases in which there is a certain degree of popular support for one of the sides. This eventual outcome therefore underlines the basic dilemma concerning the way in which such acts can actually be labeled: terrorism or fight for freedom. Research has been conducted and will be the focus of many political and strategic analyses in the future; however, it is important to continue to develop on such issues for an eventual result to actually be achieved."
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Driver's License to Illegal Immigrants, 2008.
This paper discusses the controversial issue of issuing illegal immigrants with a legal driving license and looks at Senate Bill 1160.
7,563 words (approx. 30.3 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 165.95
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In this article, the writer notes that there are more than 2.2 undocumented illegal immigrant drivers in California. The writer points out that they rallied with law enforcers, insurance companies and the religious sector in support of Senate Bill 1160 or the Immigrant Responsibility and Security Act. The writer explains that signed into law, this bill would allow undocumented immigrants to apply for a driver's license. The bill, authored by Senator Gil Cedillo, would allow illegal immigrants to secure a license by presenting a valid passport or identification issued by the consulate of the immigrant's country of origin. The writer discusses the arguments for and against such a bill. The writer mentions the belief that the bill would increase public safety, enhance a sense of responsibility and citizenship, and intensify homeland security by requiring applicants to undergo a criminal background check by the FBI against the terrorism watch list. The writer also explains that, according to surveys, 66% of non-Hispanic whites opposed the bill. This group believed that the bill would condone and encourage the violation of federal immigration law and induce and facilitate the commission of more crimes.
Outline:
Background Information
Deal or No Deal?
A Driver's License and the National Security
Action and Inaction
32% of Them in California
A Majority of Non-White Population in 2010
More Arguments For and Against
ITIN Issue and Other Issues in Kansas
Group Lobbies for Immigrant Rights in Kansas
Driving Permit for Utah Immigrants
Related Bills
Confusing and Self-Serving
What California Residents Feel
Other Group Reactions to the Grant of Drivers' Licenses
Sensenbrenner's Concessions
Standardizing Drivers' Licenses
For Tighter Measures ...
Asking for Just a Little Bit
The Case of Wisconsin
DMV Workers' License Scam
Hazmat Licenses
National Driver's License Draws Criticisms
Should or Shouldn't Illegal Aliens Be Issued Drivers' Licenses?
Arguments in Favor of Granting Drivers' Licenses to Illegal Aliens
Arguments Against
Suggested Solutions
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"Cedillo claimed that he had an agreement with the Governor that the latter would help pass a new law with additional security features, but that there would be no identifying markers for illegal immigrants. The Governor denied making any agreement with Cedillo. Instead, he maintained that markers were necessary for homeland security and to prevent terrorists from using a license to open a back account or enroll in flight schools. The license bill supporters argued that banks and airlines already accept consular identification cards. Many law enforcement leaders also claimed that a driver's license would enable them to track down illegal immigrants and that this would tend to result in fewer uninsured drivers and hit-and-run accidents. Conservative Republicans, however, countered that illegal immigrants had violated the law and must, therefore, be punished for it, not rewarded. They had begun taking steps towards a constitutional amendment, which would prohibit the grant of driver's licenses to illegal residents. They also worked for support for this initiative from voters in the March 2006 elections. Likewise, they accused the Governor of double dealing by requiring a marker but trying to keep the sympathy of Latinos."
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Counterintelligence, 2008.
A discussion of how counterintelligence operations work to protect intelligence organizations, focusing on the use of the polygraph.
861 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper examines ways of weeding out and preventing moles from infiltrating intelligence organizations, as well as determining the legitimacy of information received from foreign moles. The author discusses the CIA's technique of periodic investigation, blanket searches, character and behavior analysis, and the use of the polygraph. The author assesses the polygraph as being not infallible but nevertheless an excellent first-wave method of minimizing risk in recruitment and in intelligence breaches.
From the Paper
"Perhaps the most commonly used method of weeding out any potential security threats is to periodically investigate employees of intelligence agencies every few years, and to also conduct investigations at any time when their reliability comes into question. The expressed technique of the CIA is "to reinvestigate CIA employees every five years, whether they need it or not, as well as when questions arise about the individual's behavior." This, of course, relies upon both the use of the polygraph and general collection of information on the individual."
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The Origins of Al-Qaeda, 2008.
This paper discusses the ideology of Al-Qaeda and its leaders, Osama Bin Laden and Ayman Al-Zawahiri.
6,332 words (approx. 25.3 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 147.95
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The paper offers an introduction to the threat that Al-Qaeda poses to the world and outlines the background of Osama Bin-Laden, Ayman Al-Zawahiri and the fundamentalist movements that inspired them. The paper looks at the world view of the leaders of Al-Qaeda and the stages of Al-Qaeda's operations. Finally, the paper explores some options for dealing with the threat Al-Qaeda poses.
Outline:
Introduction
Osama Bin Laden and Ayman Al-Zawahiri History
Ideology: The Muslim Brotherhood
World View of Bin-Laden and Al-Zawahiri, Israel, the US and Infidels
Al-Qaeda Stages of Operation, The Arab World, The Third World and All the World
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Al-Qaeda and its leaders, Osama Bin Laden and Ayman Al-Zawahiri are frequently popular world news subjects. The world seems to want to be constantly aware of the goings on of these people and their organization. There is no secret to the desired need for this information. As most people know Al-Qaeda is a significant and ongoing threat to the world, with regard to terrorist activities and continued fundamentalist extremism with regard to jihad, or what these extremists see as a holy war against the rest of the world, but mostly the Western world."
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Workers' Compensation Insurance Reform, 2008.
This paper discusses current reform of workers' compensation specifically brought about by Senate Bill 899.
1,844 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper discusses current workers' compensation reform. The problem presented in this paper is that although reform measures like Senate Bill 899 have had a positive effect on workers' compensation, particularly to making it more efficient, it has had a substantial effect on the way workers' compensation is done. However, reform also means that the workers' compensation practitioner has to make internal adjustments. This paper first presents an overview of the specific changes created by Senate Bill 899 and, second, makes specific recommendations as to practice changes that the workers' compensation practitioner will have to abide by in order to continue to have a profitable and compliant workers' compensation practice. The paper focuses only on the changes created by Senate Bill 899 as they effect the attorney and practice of the plaintiff's side of workers' compensation.
Outline:
I. Introduction
A. Background
B. The Problem
C. Purpose
D. Scope
II. Overview of Senate Bill 899
III. Effects of Senate Bill 899
A. Procedural Changes
B. Financial Impact
C. Retraining Issues
D. Penalties for Noncompliance
IV. Conclusion
From the Paper
"Senate Bill 899 was enacted as a means to attempt to save jobs, reduce the costs of carrying workers' compensation insurance for employers, and improve the overall care available for the injured workers. The law was passed by the legislature with overwhelming, bipartisan support and was signed into law on April 19, 2004 by Governor Schwarzenegger. In summary, the reforms provided by Senate Bill 899 focuses primarily on controlling the ever-escalating costs of medial treatment. At the time of the bill's passing, medical costs accounted for fifty-one percent of every dollar and indemnity benefit, which accounted for forty-nine percent of every workers' compensation dollar spent. These expenses had all significantly risen over a period of less than ten years. For example, in 1997 it was estimated that California employers paid a total of $3.4 billion dollars in indemnity costs. By 2003 this number was at an estimated $5.8 billion. In 1997 an estimated 2.6 billion in medical costs was paid, whereas by 2003 the number had increased to $6.1 billion. Finally, the total costs spent by all California employers on workers' compensation (indemnity, medical, etc.) was at an estimated $8.3 billion in 1997. By 2003 this number was at an estimated $26.7 Billion. It was this problematic trend that Senate Bill 899 was aimed at reversing, or at least controlling."
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Special Interest Groups, 2008.
This paper focuses on Common Cause, a group determined to eradicate the influence of special interest groups in the U.S. Congress and across the nation.
727 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 25.95
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The paper discusses how different social and political factors help explain the proliferation of interest groups during certain specifically volatile periods of a nation's political life. The paper looks at the beginnings of Common Cause, a nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1970. The paper relates that Common Cause is dedicated to fighting against the influence of special interest lobbying groups that use money to influence politicians to vote in ways that are antithetical to the needs of ordinary Americans.
From the Paper
"An interest group is defined as any organization that seeks to influence public policy. Interest groups are rife within American politics because of the diversity of America, the democratic heritage of America, and the decline of a multiparty system within the United States political system. Interest groups do not, therefore, arise spontaneously or automatically out of natural social processes. Rather, different social and political factors help explain the proliferation of interest groups during certain specifically volatile periods of a nation's political life. "
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Islamic Extremism in Britain, 2008.
This paper discusses the rise of Islamic extremism in Europe and the impact of Abu Hamza al-Masri on young Muslims.
5,613 words (approx. 22.5 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 136.95
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The paper explores how a minority of the current generation of British Muslims, mainly children and grandchildren of Muslim Asian immigrants to Britain after World War II, turned to Islamic extremism. The paper discusses how Britain has become a breeding ground for Islamic terrorism and identifies the powerful influence of the fundamentalist cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri and his contemporaries on these young Muslims. The paper shows how Abu Hamza poisoned young minds and took advantage of young people who were often homeless and aimless. The paper makes it clear that Abu Hamza and his associates are by all accounts the extreme end of the spectrum of Muslim society.
Outline:
Introduction
The Spread of Islam Across Europe
The Influence of Hazma
Accommodation of Islam in Europe
Islamic Extremism in Europe Hearing
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper
"Humayun Ansari writes in the work entitled: "The Infidel Within: Muslims in Britain Since 1800" that "since the Second World War Muslims have migrated to Britain in much larger number than before 1945..." (2004) The post-1945 migration is divided into two groups according to Ansari with the first phase being workers from less-developed countries and the second phase starting with the oil crisis of 1974-74. The Muslim workers were willing to take jobs that other immigrant workers found to be "undesirable" and that paid very low wages."
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Single-Payer Health Care Plan, 2008.
An analysis of the facts about health care in the United States with a letter addressing Senator Hillary Clinton regarding the single-payer plan.
989 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper presents a letter to Senator Hillary Clinton as a candidate for president regarding a proposal for a single-payer plan for American health care. The letter discusses the problems with the plan. The paper then continues to provide the facts about health care in the United States and discusses the possible implications of a single-payer plan in the United States.
Table of Contents:
Letter to Senator Clinton
The Facts about Healthcare
From the Paper
"While it is true there are frustrating delays in terms of accessing care in the United Kingdom, Canada, and other nations with single-payer nations, it is also worthy of reflection that both anecdotally and statistically, Americans must wait for a long time, for approval for payment from their insurance companies for procedures, and in the waiting rooms of many Emergency Rooms that are filled to the brim of individuals who use the facility as a site of primary care, because they cannot afford a regular physician. Americans may even find their coverage denied after the fact, if their condition is deemed a 'preexisting' condition not covered by the insurance policy they possess."
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"Democracy, An American Novel", 2008.
A review of the book "Democracy, An American Novel" by Henry Adams.
1,167 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper reviews Henry Adams' book "Democracy, An American Novel", set in Washington, D.C., in the 1870s, during the highly emotional period after the Civil War. The paper relates the story of the book as well as the message conveyed regarding Adams' skepticism about politics in the United States. The paper further relates that, in the book, Adam points out serious national problems being handled by politicians pretending to know what they are doing. The writer specifically discusses her appreciation for the clever and creative way that Adams used a woman, Madeleine Lee, a widow, as an important character in the book.
From the Paper
"Henry Adams was the son of a well-known congressman (Charles Francis Adams), a teacher at Harvard University, and he was also a journalist, travel writer, editor and he wrote novels, the best known being The Education of Henry Adams: A Study of Twentieth-Century Multiplicity. He received a Pulitzer Prize in 1919 for The Education of Henry Adams, posthumously. His historical writings about Thomas Jefferson and James Madison were respected; other works he wrote, including The Education of Henry Adams, were considered satirical and used irony and humor to critique the system of education that he thought had failed his generation and not prepared his generation for the industrial revolution."
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Yemen and the Arab League, 2008.
A look at the history of Yemen with a focus on its partnership with the Arab League.
4,387 words (approx. 17.5 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 115.95
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This paper examines how the modern and ancient history of Yemen is filled with conflict and countless examples of conflict resolution, some successful but many disastrously unsuccessful. It looks at how the country has been divided and reformed, the subject of colonization, the victim of several complete governmental takeovers and last but not least the victim of bloody civil war. The paper also discusses how the conflicts in Yemen, arising from a historically challenged social and political network, are frequently addressed by the Arab League in an attempt to make the international community understand the unsuspecting role it may play in the growth of Islamic extremism, as a result of political and economic instability.
Outline:
Introduction
About the Arab League
Yemen Itself
Yemen, Terrorism and the Arab League Today
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The role of the Arab League, as the most intimate of political lobbies in Yemen is recognized as a crucial and integral organization in the process of understanding with regard to this principle and has been essential in an international understanding of the situation, from its roots in colonization to its current dire need for collective and enduring security, beginning with economic security. In fact the overarching responsibility and goal of the organization is to provide an opportunity for peaceful resolution of conflict between Arab nations and with other outside interests. As a part of this overarching responsibility the Arab League frequently councils nations with regard to the manner in which they can combat terrorism beginning with the counseling of such nations about making and keeping unilateral political affirmations regarding the elimination of tolerance of terrorist support and safe harbor."
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The War on Terrorism, 2008.
This paper explores the causes and effects of the war on terrorism.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper looks at why terrorists and terrorism exist and the major motivations and/or objectives of terrorism. The paper discusses the Patriot Act and the Department of Homeland Security that enabled several measures to detect, investigate, prevent and stop domestic terrorism that are results of the 9/11 incidents. The paper notes that dealing with the causes and effects of terrorism and the war on terrorism is not a one-sided affair but rather, it should be viewed from various angles and seen through the eyes of the different actors involved.
From the Paper
"Terrorism has been a bane of mankind since time immemorial. It has been used to justify bloodshed to gain freedom from oppression and other social inequities. One common adage goes: "One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter," thus rationalizing terror or terrorist acts. The terrorist incidents that occurred in September 11, 2001 were looked upon by the instigators and their sponsors as a rousing success with the death of thousands of people and causing untold problems to the American government and its people. The World Trade bombing on February 26, 1993 can be seen as a dry run for the 9/11 incidents and as a result, the world changed its security posture and the way people looked at terrorism is different now more than ever."
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Profiling Passengers, 2008.
This paper discusses the profiling of flight passengers for security reasons.
2,328 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that as a matter of policy or recommendation, airline passenger profiling may be continued but it should be closely monitored to prevent abuse. The writer discusses that the government should and must include the civil liberties group in the vetting process and every lesson learned from both negative and positive incidents brought about by airline passenger profiling studied and the good ones should be adopted while the bad ones left out. The writer notes that history shows the various actions by the government that curtailed civil liberties but this was the result of extenuating circumstances. The writer concludes that with terrorism amidst the United States at present, people must band together to help the government in stopping terrorists, even at the price of giving up a bit of freedom. But in giving up freedom, it should always be clear to the government that the action is a means of warding off "a clear and present danger" and once the danger has passed, the rights of those who gave something important must be restored.
From the Paper
"Profiling of any type whether racial, criminal, psychological, etc. is based on preconceived notions, data or information. In the long run, it may be construed to be based on stereotypes, biases or prejudices that do more harm than good. In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, the airline industry realized the importance of having a system that could vet or analyze passengers checking in at U.S. airports. Several studies or recommendations have been made after 9/11 and airline passenger profiling became a contentious issue not only between the government and citizens but various human rights groups as well. Despite all the clamor on the pros and cons of airline passenger profiling, the United States government still had to implement a measure to prevent and/or detect in advance passengers that pose threats to airlines much like those who perpetrated the 9/11 attacks. "
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The U.S. Economy, 2008.
An analysis of the United States' economy and its future.
1,362 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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The paper explores U.S. unemployment and wage issues, the U.S. trade deficit and the aggregate supply-aggregate demand (AS-AD) model of the current U.S. economy. The paper reveals that the current U.S. economy is experiencing an inflationary period, according to its macroeconomic indicators of a growing GDP, growing customer price indices, growing producer price indices and growing employment. The paper discusses how the expansion of U.S. fiscal policy continues to have a deep impact on domestic economic processes. The paper predicts that the economy of the US will continue to grow until the end of this year and will probably reach its peak the next year. The paper includes tables and color graphs.
Outline:
Unemployment and Wage Issues
Trade Deficit
The AS-AD Model of Current U.S. Economy
Fiscal Policies of G. Bush
From the Paper
"The United States is the country with the world's largest Gross Domestic Product, (GDP) which was estimated to be $13.22 trillion in 2006. The U. S. economic model is typical for countries with a "market economy"; it's often called a "mixed" economy, as a majority of the microeconomic decisions made by big corporations and firms in the private economic sector are also regulated by government. The current U.S. economy is considered to be one of the most stable and strongest economies, due to a high GDP with reasonably high and stable GDP growth, a low unemployment rate and high standards of living. Yet, recent geopolitical issues, high oil prices and external debt create some economic concerns. National debt, which includes interests and government deficits in the year of 2006, was nearly equal to $9 trillion (or nearly 64% of GDP)."
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Gun Control and Gun Trafficking, 2008.
This paper examines the relationship between gun control and gun trafficking.
2,050 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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In this article, the writer researches the relationship between gun control and gun trafficking in an argumentative style of work with the goal of persuading a college-educated audience of the consequences of tighter gun control. The paper uses a supply and demand argument such as in the case of alcohol and prohibition and the current issue of illegal drugs versus legal drugs. The writer concludes that gun control does not deter crime and it is just as clear that gun control has not slowed down the trafficking of guns but in fact research shows just the opposite effects of gun control. The writer maintains that there are several provisions within the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights that are not cohesive with gun control laws and that the citizens of the United States must take issue through contacting their senators and representatives concerning gun control legislation in the future.
Outline:
Objective
Background
Legislation Relating to Gun Control
U.S. State Department Report
Opponents to Gun Control
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper
"This convention confirmed that 40% of individuals are gun owners presently. The convention notes that study findings show that the murder rate in New York City was not shown to go up or down with the rate of murders in which guns were involved. Guns are more expensive to own in Los Angeles than in New York City however, the proportion of murders with guns was much higher in Los Angeles than in New York City. The argument is presented by panelist Roth that gun violence is not necessarily deterred through low ownership of guns. The work of Koper reports that federal regulations that require gun dealers to report sales involving multiple guns is advisable and helpful in tracking down gun traffickers. Also reported is that laws restricting gun purchases in specific time periods is also effective in deterring gun crimes."
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American President Roosevelt, 2008.
This paper discusses the life and presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
3,146 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Specifically, the writer discusses his life, his presidency, and his accomplishments while he was president. The writer notes that Franklin Delano Roosevelt was one of the nation's most memorable presidents for a number of reasons. The writer points out that he was the first and only president to be elected to an unprecedented four terms in office. The writer also points out that Roosevelt reacted to the national emergency of Pearl Harbor, which entered the country into World War II, resurrected the country from the Great Depression and was the nation's only disabled president. The writer maintains that his presidency accomplished much and many of the programs he implemented while in office are still in place today.
From the Paper
"In addition to closing the banks and implementing many new federal agencies during the first hundred days, he and Congress drafted legislation regarding mortgages and loans. They created the Home Loan Act, the Farm Loan Act, and the Bankruptcy Act, which all helped safeguard property owners and workers who were out of work. There were also stricter regulations for the stock market, which had essentially created the Great Depression when it crashed in October 1929. He also created the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, which Congress allocated millions of dollars to help those in the most need around the country. However, Roosevelt did not sit back after the first one hundred days in office. The Great Depression essentially continued throughout the 30s until the advent of World War II, and because of this, Roosevelt continued to create programs and agencies that would help the country get back on its feet throughout his administrations."
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The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism, 2008.
A review of the book "The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism" written by Daniel Bell in which he presents a picture of the present condition and possible future of Western civilization.
1,451 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 48.95
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The paper states that Daniel Bell's " The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism" was originally published to critique the dominant American assumption that capitalism promoted individualism. The paper comments that Bell instead believed that capitalism had come to promote standardization and had created corporate bureaucracies as powerful as church or state bureaucracies of the past. The paper continues by relating that Bell also believed that the counter cultural reaction to capitalism was also misguided, as capitalism had begun with the Protestant work ethic, and its spirit of individualistic austerity, puritanism, and freedom from Church institutional authority. The paper concludes that this sense of Protestant freedom and independence had slowly been eradicated, and this value was taken over by the Modernists, and then ineffectually by 'counterculture' as the anti-capitalist youth movement was still called when Bell wrote his work.
From the Paper
"The cultural contradiction of capitalism is that capitalism began as a kind of radical, austere Protestantism, with a heavy emphasis on rejecting the collective Catholic dogma of the past. Protestantism developed a new attitude towards wealth. It stressed pursuing excellence and perfect standards with relentless individualism and drive. But this rigidity made the originally radical notion of capitalism eventually become conservative in terms its morality. This evolved to create the uniform, imposed standards of large corporations and state bureaucracies, including, ironically, the Soviet bureaucracy. In response to what came to be seen as bourgeois values, the cultural beliefs of Modernism began to react against capitalist values and celebrate the function of culture as a kind of misrule, not capitalist order. Capitalistic Protestantism came to deny its original individualistic ethos, and this value of individualism was taken over by artists and anti-capitalism."
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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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