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Exploring Space: Is It Too Expensive?, 2008.
This paper looks at the benefits vis-a-vis the financial burden posed by the United States' space program.
1,033 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses how the United States' space program is a heavy financial burden on the economy and on taxpayers' money. The paper looks at the perceived benefits of exploring space and concludes that the program should only be continued if the costs can be reduced.
Outline:
The Pros and Cons of the Space Program
The United States Deficit and Its Growth
If the Cost of Space Exploration Could be Reduced, it May be Worthwhile
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The desire to explore space was fueled by the "Cold War" between the USSR and the United States. In the 1940s the very real fear existed that the USSR would use its atomic bombs to attack the U.S., therefore, the race was on to determine how to spy on the enemy through a covert, anonymous method. A Navy balloon project was launched in the 1950s equipped with a "1,400-pound camera package, so that it could take aerial photographs, while floating over the Soviet Union" (Rentmeester 40). Meanwhile, in 1957, the Soviets launched the first satellite into space, Sputnik, and the U.S. followed with a reconnaissance package that replaced the bulky camera on the balloon to a highly developed optics system and a satellite to place it on (Rentmeester 41). Therefore, the space race began, and ultimately the United States became the first nation to place a man on the moon in 1969 (Washington Times D04)."
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Intelligence Community Reforms, 2008.
A look at the 9/11 Commission and the the Intelligence Reform and Terrorist Prevention Act (IRTPA).
3,331 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper discusses how identifying and analyzing the 9/11 Commission's comprehensive recommendations for reforming the intelligence community indicates that the Commission was justifiably and deeply concerned about the failure of America's intelligence community to prevent the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington D.C. It looks at how these concerns have led to the implementation of intelligence community reforms which are analyzed throughout the paper.
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"Comparing and contrasting the 9/11 Commission recommendations with the IRTPA reveals that the IRTPA will improve the FBI's capabilities against international terrorism by enacting into law the 9-11 Commission's recommendations regarding FBI reforms relevant to counterterrorism. These capabilities were expanded because the 9-11 Commission determined that although the FBI had significantly improved its counterterrorism capabilities between 2001 and 2004, further improvement was necessary, particularly in FBI field offices, "for language and surveillance specialists were not well integrated into the FBI's intelligence program, and that analysts were sometimes underutilized." (Jacobson, 2004) "
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Illegal Immigration, 2008.
Looks at the problem of immigration, especially illegal immigration in the United States.
2,385 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper argues that immigration has changed the face of America more than any other event in American history. The author points out how immigration, especially illegal immigration, has negatively affected the working lower class. The paper contends that limited immigration is better than completely opening American borders and is better than trying to completely close them. An annotated bibliography is included with the paper.
Outline:
Impact of Illegal Immigration
Political Debates do not include the Real Issues
Difficulty Finding Monetary Assistance
High Cost of Housing
Open Door Borders
Disservice to American Citizens
Education System in a Crisis
Identity Theft and Fake Documentation
Illegal Immigrants and Drug Trafficking
Are the Two Equally Bad?
Mexico Letting Its Citizens Leave with Encouragement
Money for Mexico through Illegal Immigration and Drug Trafficking
Minority Elected Representatives
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Moral Choices
There are no Easy Solutions
Moral Choices
Exodus of Jobs
Moderation and Fairness
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"Immigrants live differently than American low income families. They house four or five adults in a small apartment and share the rent without concern to cramped living quarters and bleak conditions. Immigrants pool their resources so that they can easily manage the high cost of living in America. As a result, landlords increase the rent because the supply is being filled by immigrants. Low income families who have one or two wage earners with wages of eight, nine or ten dollars find it increasingly difficult to compete with immigrants who have four or five adult incomes contributing."
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Rural Health Care, 2008.
A close look at the health disparities present in rural communities in the United States.
1,367 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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The paper explores why poor individuals in rural areas in the US have great health disparities and have a high incidence of not receiving health care at all. The paper attributes this to limited access to care, language barriers, lack of education on health care and lack of communication technologies. The paper emphasizes that this is a population that primarily does not have health insurance, does not receive Medicare or Medicaid and has no means of receiving emergency room treatment if it were needed. The paper concludes that the only solution at this time appears to be to mandate federal funding for rural health care programs.
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"The United States government relays that there are an estimated 45 million people in the United States that do not have health insurance (Desoto, Hofer & Tajalli, 2005, p. 67). This is primarily due to the high cost of health care and the continued decline in the number of employers that offer partial or full health care benefits to their workers. Of this population there are the working poor, who do not make a wage that is capable of supporting members of the household and cause those within the family to not be capable of affording health care at all. This is true of individuals in both urban and rural areas (Heirich, 1998, p. 3)."
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Terrorism and Bin Laden, 2008.
A critical review of Peter Bergen's work "Holy War, Inc." that provides an understanding of terrorism and bin Laden as a terrorist leader.
3,113 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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The paper looks at the many arguments for and against the validity of Bergen's "Holy War, Inc.". The paper shows how, although Bergen is capable of supporting his thesis in the book, his political views adversely affect the overall scope of the book, because they impact the author's final determination of how terrorism can be overcome in the modern world. The paper is of the opinion that despite its limitations, Bergen's work is essential reading for anyone who desires an insight into terrorism and bin Laden.
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"Bergen's (2001) work reflects the results of extensive in-depth investigation of Osama bin Laden and al Queda, the leading terrorist threat to the United States. Bergen (2001) a journalist and producer, formerly with CNN and ABC, had the opportunity of continually gathering information and learning about the terrorist organization and its leader for his work. Additionally, as bin Laden continued to become more powerful as a terrorist leader, bin Laden wanted to spread his anti-American message throughout the world, specifically targeting the global Muslim community to gain support for his endeavors. Bin Laden believed that using CNN as a pulpit for his views was the most effective manner in accomplishing his goals, and therefore, Bergen (2001) was capable of not only obtaining information that most Americans are not privy to, he was capable of talking with bin Laden personally and sharing this experience with the world at bin Laden's request."
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What it Means to be English, 2008.
This essay is an analysis of the idea of "Englishness", as discussed through policy, society and literature in Great Britain throughout history.
3,134 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper discusses the development of England as a national entity which paralleled the development of ideas of "Englishness", of what constituted British society and the British soul, often contrasted with what was not English. This paper states that the idea of what constitutes England and Englishness can be traced through historical shifts as England developed as a unique entity. Furthermore, this idea can be considered in terms of political and social commentary from different ages, the literature of the time that reflected the same ideas, and the way these ideas helped form the Britain of today.
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"Certainly, the image created in the poem is of a society in disarray, but it is also a society where the truth can be found, where there are institutions dedicated to assuring that the truth is revealed, and that is a society where there is a good element as well as a bad. The sense of the poem is really that in spite of the lapses at the top, the run-of-the-mill people like the ploughman see the truth and uphold the values of society and of the church, or at least attempt to do so. In this aspect of the work, the poet shows a connection to long-standing traditions that indeed suggest that "The more things change, the more they remain the same." England by this time was established as a political entity, a social construct, and a developing philosophy based on Christian principles married to many of the ideas of chivalry offered first by the French and then adapted to the British experience."
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Rabindranath Tagore, 2008.
This essay is an analysis on the life of Rabindranath Tagore and discusses the man as both an artist and a political activist in India.
970 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This essay is an analysis on the life of Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali who had a privileged upbringing in Britain, but who loved his native land. The essay describes Tagore as being primarily known as a multitalented artist - a novelist, essayist, philosopher, poet, Nobel Prize winner, song-writer and singer, playwright and actor. However, he was frequently distracted from artistic creativity due to his concerns about the realities and problems of life in India. This essay argues that to truly appreciate Tagore, it is necessary to go beyond his artistic oeuvre. Instead, it recognizes that Tagore also made an important contribution through his political message, and it argues that his anti-nationalism message is entirely relevant to important modern day problems.
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"The non-literary achievements of Tagore may be seen as deriving primarily from his grasp of the poverty of the concept of nationalism. Quayum explains that Tagore perceived the poverty of the notion of nationalism, despite the fact that the notion attracts so many fervent followers. Crucially, Tagore saw that this notion grew out of 'the post-religious laboratory of industrial-capitalism' (Quayam 3), and its problems derive directly from this inauspicious origin. Reflecting this origin, nationalism is, in Tagore's words, an 'organization of politics and commerce' that brings 'harvests of wealth' due to the operation of greed, power and selfishness (Quayam 3). The problem is that nationalism on the one hand impoverishes our souls and cuts us off from our common humanity - and on the other hand, is the direct inspiration for much of the suffering in our world..."
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Care Management and Case Management, 2008.
This paper discusses current challenges in the healthcare system and offers case management and care management as a path to the solution.
1,123 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This essay states that the greatest challenges in the healthcare system currently consist of controlling costs, improving clinical outcomes, and ensuring quality care. Barriers to those goals include the nursing shortage, a rapidly aging population, competition, and reduced government reimbursement. This article addresses the most problematic issues in healthcare today but offers direction for their solutions rather than facile solutions. The paper goes on to claim that the overwhelming question for the current healthcare system presently concerns how to improve quality while reducing costs. Case management and care management are two valuable strategies which can control costs while improving clinical outcomes and ensuring quality care.
Outline:
Introduction
Rationale
Case Management vs. Care Management
Attempts for Quality
Journal Selected for Submission
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"The current nursing shortage appears to be intractable. Recent government downsizing and cutbacks have been followed by reduced funding for the healthcare system that is about to be overwhelmed by the baby boom generation. Never have there been so many obstacles to cost-effective, quality care. Two choices are available: case management and care management, with the latter actually being the common alternative. High-risk patients need individual case management but the vast majority of patients require some form of care management (Doyle et al., 2003). Care management is evidence-based practice since such practice is an essential element in clinical pathways and protocols. Even though standard pathways are used, stringent pathways are being eliminated since evidence-based protocols and guidelines are becoming the norm."
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The Federal Reserve System and Monetary Policy, 2008.
This paper presents a critical review of the Federal Reserve System and its policies from 1951 to the present.
3,692 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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This paper provides a thorough analysis of monetary policy while concentrating on the role of the Federal Reserve System. The paper looks at the instruments used by the Federal Reserve System, the performance metrics in relation to the business environment and the role of monetary policy within the macroeconomic framework. The paper also analyzes the role of money when achieving economic objectives such as economic growth, controllable inflation and low unemployment rates.
Outline:
Introduction
The Money Creation Process
A Description of Monetary Policy
Federal Reserve System: 1970s and 1980s
Federal Reserve System: 1990s and Beyond
Monetary Policy Efficiency
Federal Reserve System Performance: Monetary Policy Vs. Fiscal Policy
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"After WWII, Milton Friedman wrote a seminal work on the Quantity Theory of Money that used past research to show the linkage between money and hyperinflation. Similarly, it became clear to many analysts and economists that the role of the Federal Reserve System was more expansive, as there were efforts to measure and analyzes the growth of money stocks. As the Federal Reserve Bank acts as the bankers' bank, and dictates monetary policy, measurement efforts that are linked to the two points listed above involved expansive money supply estimation to include and define narrow and board definitions of money (Federal Reserve Board para. 4)."
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The Rise of Liberalism and the "Race for Africa", 2008.
A discussion of the relationship between liberalism in Europe in the late 19th century and the "Race for Africa."
794 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper looks at liberalism in European politics in the 19th century. It also looks at the "Race for Africa," the series of colonization efforts that occurred during that period and its relationship to the liberalism in Europe. The paper suggests that the greatest irony of the triumph of liberalism in European politics in the 19th century was that it paralleled the most extreme imperial ventures of European involvement in Africa during that period, the "Race for Africa" or the "Scramble for Africa."
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"Despite its nominal attempt to avoid conflicts between nations, the result of the Conference was that the European colonizers began in earnest to extend their control over as much African land as possible, to avoid being shut out by competing powers. In this race for control, treaties were forced upon native rulers. The principles of liberalism, so dear to European republics back home, were rendered largely irrelevant. By 1902, 90% of African territory was under European control (Iliffe 3.) All in all, the contradiction that existed between the liberal policies and reforms in Europe and the imperialist practices by European colonizers in Africa was never acknowledged at the time of greatest imperialism."
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No Child Left Behind Act, 2008.
This paper assesses the federally legislated education initiative, No Child Left Behind and argues that, while there are some shortcomings to NCLB, it has produced a generally positive impact.
775 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This essay assesses No Child Left Behind (NCLB), an act developed by federal legislation that authorizes programs intended to improve academic performance through new standards of accountability by schools, school districts, and states. The author makes the argument that, while there have been inconsistent findings regarding NCBL's effectiveness, the act has stimulated the adolescent to greater academic achievement by involving various forms of competition, while motivating students to identify with the school, to excel over self and over other schools.
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Overview of the NCLB Act
Mandates of the NCLB (2002)
Mission Viejo High School and District Scores
How Teachers and School Districts Meet NCLB Demands
Impact of the NCLB on US Adolescent Education
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"Another means by which teachers and school districts meet NCLB demands consists of incentives and resources provided by law. Annual testing is done against standards, and achievement results are analyzed and reported. Technical assistance is provided. As of 2006, highly qualified teachers were provided for core academic subject areas, along with highly qualified aides (Ruiz, 2002). The law also provides support for students with special needs or who have difficulty meeting the standards. The law also provides scientifically proven programs and strategies to help teachers and school districts to meet the standards. Funding for the same purpose to districts and states has amounted to one billion dollars. That money is used for teacher professional development, reading readiness programs for preschool children, and education technology (Ruiz, 2002)."
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The Patriot Act, 2008.
This paper explores the controversy surrounding the Patriot Act, with a focus on its merits.
884 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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The paper explains that some people contend that the Patriot Act infringes on the rights of people and gives the government undue power, while others take the position that the Act is essential to protect freedom and increase the nation's security. The paper maintains that while the Patriot Act does have the potential of challenging the freedoms of American citizens, this will only occur if leaders neglect the ethical standards that their duties depend upon. The paper is of the opinion that Americans should not hesitate in their commitment to the Patriot Act.
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"The United States Patriot Act of 2001 is viewed as the "most controversial act passed by Congress in modern history" (Abdolian & Takooshain, 2003, p. 1429). This is because the Patriot Act allows government and law enforcement to have greater power over society and those within society to have less privacy, as provided for under the United States Constitution, according to Abdolian and Takooshain (2003) (p. 1429). Yet, the Patriot Act was created in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Its purpose was to ensure that the freedom with which terrorists operated in the nation prior to 9-11 would not again threaten the country through new terrorist forces (Toobin, 2002, p. 1501)."
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Illegal Immigrants and Healthcare, 2008.
This paper discusses the impact illegal immigrants have on American healthcare.
1,283 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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The paper contends that healthcare being provided to illegal immigrants is generating financial strains on the system, as well as bringing about an influx of contagious diseases into the country. The paper provides statistics that show how the costs of providing healthcare to illegal immigrants is becoming prohibitive. The paper posits that the only effective solution is to require proof of citizenship before providing healthcare and to prohibit it to illegal immigrants except in emergency situations, with deportation once they recover.
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"According to Padden (2006) an immigration reform bill introduced in the U.S.Congress by Congressman Tancredo of Colorado would make it a crime to provide health care or other social services to illegal immigrants. Tancredo acknowledges the complex moral and ethical issues involved in prohibiting healthcare, but contends that "denying social services to them is something you have to do to stop the magnet effect that all of these combined things have, the health care, free schooling. This is all a magnet that draws people into this country and I'm trying to demagnetize it." Tancredo's bill has not been passed into law as of yet, but there is increasing support in Washington and across the United States for tough legislation of this kind, for the problem of illegal immigrant healthcare costs keeps intensifying."
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Mill and the Emancipation of Women, 2008.
This paper looks at John Stuart Mill's arguments for the emancipation of women in his work, "The Subjection of Women".
1,147 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper contends that the concept of freedom central to Mill's critique of the status of women is as valid today as it was in 1869. The paper explains Mill's definition of freedom as having complete freedom of choice and argues that this concept of freedom should be used as a guiding principle for social and political change. The paper concedes, however, that it is unlikely we will ever reach this degree of freedom for all.
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"Mill defines freedom as the ability to freely choose what one does in life. As an example, he points out that all men (in the more developed world) have the right to choose a profession that suits them. This enables them to make the most of the natural talents at their disposal. For example, a man with strong arms might choose to be a blacksmith, whereas a man with very weak arms is unlikely to make that choice, as he will not be able to be competitive in that field, and so will not make as much money as he might in a field that he was more suited to."
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Military Studies: Airpower Theory, 2008.
This paper is a military study of air power theory developed by William Mitchell and Giulio Douhet.
1,564 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper analyzes the superiority of air power that had evolved from the military of William Mitchell and Giulio Douhet. In the author's view, by understanding the balance of naval and air power in these theories, Mitchell provides the most comprehensive theory that uses air power as a separate, but unified naval approach to modern warfare. By also analyzing the limited naval strategies of Julian Corbett and A. T. Mahan, the author states that one can realize that Mitchell's theory of air power in conjunction with a strong navy is the ideal approach to an effective military force.
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"In World War II, the integration of the navy and the air force during the Pacific arena of fighting was extremely important due to the nature of air dominance that was needed to move the navy about so that they could drop soldiers onto the land. This initiative was part of Mitchell's understanding of a cooperative balance (Mitchell's desire to separate, but not to isolate the different sectors of the military) between navy and air power (Jones 2004, 24) that would help create scenarios where the enemy would have to build a greater air force in order to deal with heavy bombing on their land forces if they did not. By taking Douhet's theories on air power through bombing techniques, it became essential for militaries to build far more aggressive and efficient ways to dominate the skies. Mitchell was essential able to begin processing the way that air power would have to be the dominant strategy to help understand why and how wars of the future would be fought."
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Revisionist Vs. Revolutionary Marxism, 2008.
An analysis of the tensions between revisionist and revolutionary Marxism.
1,211 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper identifies the most significant tension between revolutionary and revisionist Marxism that was a fundamental disagreement over how to rid the world of capitalism and replace it with communism. The paper explains that revolutionary Marxists believed that communism could only be achieved through violent upheaval or revolution, while revisionist Marxists believed that communism could be achieved through gradual and peaceful means.
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"As is the case with every ideology, the central and significant tensions within Marxism can be identified in terms of their different prescriptions for political life. Revolutionary Marxists believed in the prescription for revolution formulated by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in The Communist Manifesto, which called for the overthrow of capitalist governments in Europe by the working class.
"Marx expected The Communist Manifesto to trigger revolution across Europe and believed he would be able to contribute directly to the triumph of communism through the fiery rhetoric of the Manifesto. He proclaimed that, "the immediate aim of the Communists is the same as that of all other proletarian parties: formation of the proletariat into a class, overthrow of the bourgeois supremacy, and conquest of political power by the proletariat." (Marx and Engels)"
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My Ideology, 2008.
Looks at the author's own ideology called conservative liberal or a liberal conservative.
1,910 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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In this paper, the author relates that he adheres to the ideology of conservative liberalism to the exclusion of socialism, communism, anarchism, fascism or Nazism. The author further relates his belief that this ideology combines the openness and willingness to experiment of liberalism and the caution of classical conservatism. In addition, the author explains that he bases this selection on his view of human nature. The author then concludes that, almost by elimination, he chooses liberalism, thus favoring a government in which the will of the government can be expressed through change.
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"This concept of liberty helps to shape the corresponding concept of security. The security that the state must offer is twofold. First, it must protect the whole of society from external invasion. We have managed to do this successfully in the repulse of the attack of the Plu-Turns, and we must retain a government of sufficient strength and foresight to repel any future invasion. At the same time, the government must secure the individuals in our society from internal oppression. In our recovery, we will undoubtedly go through periods of severe economic dislocation."
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Fascism and Liberalism, 2008.
A comparative analysis of the competing ideologies of fascism and liberalism.
1,509 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses how the two ideologies of fascism and classical liberalism are at opposite ends of the political spectrum in almost every category, but most significantly in terms of how each places the role of the individual within the larger community. It looks at how the basic role of the individual, in terms of rights and duties, is what defines both of these political ideologies and how, by interpreting that role in exactly opposite ways, these political philosophies create by extrapolation two very different views of society, government, and mankind.
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"Classical liberalism, the older of the two ideologies, developed in both England and France during the 18th century as a response to centuries of monarchical despotism and religious strife; it championed reason and individualism and had its natural expression in republicanism and in the American and French revolutions. It asserted the "equality of all men by nature" (Locke II.5). However, as the fascists would later point out, rather than seeing an end to international strife, the triumph of classical liberal ideals led to further bloodshed and civil strife, especially in France. Not long after the French revolution, Napoleon's rise put an end to ideals of peace and rationalism, as well as republicanism, and initiated the worst series of wars to be seen in Europe prior to the 20th century."
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Muslim Male Immigrants, 2008.
An examination of the issues that Muslim men face as they immigrate to the United States.
810 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses how understanding the unique issues that Muslim men face as they immigrate into the United States (US) for the first time is an important concern. It looks at how, because of social and cultural differences between most Muslim countries and the West and certainly the heightened vigilance given young, Muslim males at U.S .customs and immigration points, identifying sensitive areas for this population upon entering the country for the first time is critical to make the experience a success for both parties.
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"The other aspect that must be understood regarding Muslim men entering the country for the first time is establishing the reasons why they immigrate. One of the primary reasons young Muslim men immigrate is for refuge (Warner, 2005, p.32). Many Muslim countries around the globe; most notably in the Middle East such as Iraq and Iran and also Afghanistan but others as well, are subject to tyrannical governments, persecution of some kind, violence and war, or other form of civil strife which makes living there dangerous for many. Thus, many Muslim men entering the country may have suffered some type of persecution or threat from harm."
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