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The Canadian Film Industry, 2007.
This paper discusses the difficulties faced by the the Canadian film industry.
3,842 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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The paper presents a brief history of the Canadian film industry and discusses how the English branch of Canadian cinematography continues to lack in distribution on the domestic market. The paper attempts to explain why it has been so difficult for the national industry to develop. The paper looks at various causes and examines the lack of connection Canadians have with their cultural heritage. The paper suggests that perhaps each individual's efforts to reconsider his national identity will lead to an appreciation of the indigenous film industry.
Outline:
A Brief History of the Canadian Film Industry
An Attempt to Explain the Paradox
From the Paper
"When talking about movies, most people's mental representation consist of the sign from the Hollywood Hills, the well known Hollywood's Walk of Fame or the glamorous Oscar ceremony which allows them to recognize their favorite actors or actresses. But how many realize that the roots of celebrities who are given the red-carpet treatment aren't exclusively American? For instance, how many cinephiles who have been touched by the story of Titanic, the renowned film that won 11 Oscars in 1998, know that its director James Cameron has Canadian origins? Furthermore, how many moviegoers have found out that contemporary cineplexes representing one of their favorite leisure destinations were invented by a Canadian?"
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Youth Crime in Canada, 2007.
This paper explores the media's role in the perception of juvenile crime in Canada.
1,541 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The paper presents a detailed examination of youth crime in Canada and how the media promotes fear in the way it presents the problem to the public. The paper describes how the media's focus on crime has created a moral panic throughout the country, in which people believe that juveniles are a dangerous threat to the safety of adults. The writer explores several academic journals on the topic and concludes that part of the nation's fear of juveniles with regard to crime is caused by the media's decision to over-cover crimes in which juveniles are involved.
Outline:
Introduction
The Trend
Analysis
Conclusion
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"For the past several years it has appeared that youth crime is on the rise throughout Canada. Whether it is an increase in truancy, shoplifting or more violent crimes including school shootings, the nation seems to be faced with a significant rise in the number of juvenile offenders willing to commit illegal acts(Gaetz, 2004). Recently, the Canadian legislators have moved toward increasing the punishments for juvenile offenders in the hopes that it will deter future young people from deciding on a life of crime, however, the media continues to report issues involving teens."
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Female Workers in Canada, 2007.
This paper discusses the book 'Discounted Labour-Women Workers in Canada' by Ruth A. Frager and Carmela K. Patrias.
2,056 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 64.95
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In this essay, the writer examines the book "Discounted Labour: Women Workers in Canada", which discusses a very crucial period that took place in industrial capitalism, largely between the years of 1870 and 1939. The writer points out that the book looks at many of the historical issues behind the persistent inequality that women faced within the paid workforce. The writer notes that, also examined by the authors, were the divisions that are seen among various women based on their racial, ethnic, and social class differences and the way those differences are affected by the female gender where they might not be affected in the same way or to the same degree by the male gender. The writer concludes that reform and change must start somewhere, and in this case it started with Canadian who that just wanted equality.
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"The book, therefore, looks at many of the historical issues behind the persistent inequality that women faced within the paid workforce. Women were confined to the jobs that paid less and the work that they did was not seen to be nearly as valuable as the work that men did. Many women also found that they lacked union membership, experience in the workforce, and training for many jobs, but some of these women did resist being subordinate. There have always been discrepancies in the earnings and employment patterns of women, regardless of whether one is talking about unskilled labor or about the higher-skilled positions, and for this reason the book looks not only at the salaried positions of women but the lower-skilled and lower-paying jobs as well."
"Also examined by the authors were the divisions that are seen among various women based on their racial, ethnic, and social class differences and the way those differences are affected by the female gender where they might not be affected in the same way or to the same degree by the male gender. The struggle for gender equality in Canada is a historic one, much like the struggle for the same issue within the United States and various other countries."
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Legal Abortion in Canada, 2007.
This paper examines the issue of legal abortion in Canada.
1,149 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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In this essay, the writer explains that abortion was decriminalized and abortion clinics were established in Canada as a result of direct challenges to federal and provincial governments. The writer looks at Section 251, which restricted the conditions under which abortions could be performed and not be considered an indictable offense. The writer notes that on January 28, 1988, the Supreme Court of Canada declared Section 251 of the Criminal Code unconstitutional. The writer concludes that social policies that support women, including prenatal education, universal daycare, parental leave, community midwives, affordable housing and economic equality, are needed in order to ensure real freedom of reproductive choice.
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"Section 251 was passed in 1969. This law criminalized abortion under any circumstances but in an accredited hospital with a therapeutic abortion committee. Activism in opposition to that law began in 1970 when Dr. Henry Morgentaler was arrested for doing abortions without the consent of an abortion committee and outside of an accredited hospital. He performed the abortions as an act of civil disobedience, and when he was prosecuted in Quebec in 1973, 1975 and 1976, all three juries refused to convict him as a criminal. In 1976 a newly elected Parti Quebecois government refused to continue with the prosecutions of Dr. Morgentaler, and English Canadian activism subsided because the new government promised there would be no further cases brought before the Court for violation of Section 251. Although Section 251 was a federal law, cases were prosecuted in the provinces. Abortion was de-criminalized, but women continued to fight in Quebec for better access to abortion services and for public medical insurance coverage for abortions done in clinics and health centers."
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Montgomery County, 2007.
This paper discusses the religion and economy of Montgomery County.
1,865 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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The paper relates that Montgomery County was formed in 1779 from Anson County and was named in honor of Richard Montgomery who, in 1775, lost his life at the battle of Quebec in the attempt to conquer Canada. The paper discusses the various prevalent religions in Montgomery County. The paper also looks at the economy and its future prospects.
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"Religion is more than theology or issues of faith and belief. It is as well an important aspect of the cultural life of a community. For example, in many cases people belong to the particular denomination that they grew up with in their families, especially so in the past. Because of the strong connection between religion and the community life, religious participation is often strongly associated here with the population group that first brought it here . Examples can include the Lutheran faith, in the case of the population originating from Germany and the Presbyterian faith in the case of Scots and Scots-Irish settlers. This assertion is also sustained by the recent growth of Catholic congregations, due to recent immigration waves of individuals of Hispanic origin."
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Medical Marijuana, 2006.
A review of a case in the Canadian Supreme Court regarding the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
1,559 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines the debate surrounding medical use of marijuana in Canada. The paper explores a case brought before the Supreme Court regarding the right to carry marijuana and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to determine whether laws are broken when people carry it for their use.
Outline:
Introduction
History
Bump in the Road
Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper
"It allows for the fact that a person meeting the medical exemption guidelines may for a variety of reasons not be able to grow their own marijuana supply nor be able to locate a representative who is willing to grow only that amount, for free without any benefit for themselves. The person in question has already been deemed to have a condition that qualifies them to use the drug however, with the obstacles they face in cultivating and possessing the drug they may find themselves buying it through other means, which is against the law. In this case the judges agreed that the person's personal rights and freedoms are being violated in a manner. "
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Canadian National Security and Privacy, 2007.
This paper examines Canadian security and privacy issues following the events of 9/11.
2,406 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of issues surrounding borders and customs in Canada following the events of 9/11. The writer explores changes that have taken place and the impact of those changes on the privacy of Canadian citizens. In particular, the writer uses the Canadian Constitution and the Charter of Rights to examine this issue. The author concludes that since the events of 9/11, it has become necessary to re-evaluate national security measures in Canada, while at the same time ensuring that the privacy of Canada's citizens is protected as well.
Outline:
Introductions
Customs and Borders
Charter Issues
When All is Said and Done
From the Paper
"Since the events of 9-11 the two most important areas of concern for Canadian officials have been customs and border issues. Because the terrorist who committed the attacks on the New York City World Towers used commercial airplanes to commit those attacks the Canadian officials along with the rest of the world has moves toward increasing air travel safety and border regulations to insure terrorists do not have access either by land or by air."
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Tuition Fees in Quebec State, Canada., 2006.
A re-evaluation of tuition fees in Quebec State, Canada.
2,760 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper reviews the history of tuition fees and then goes on to discusses the re-evaluation of tuition fees in Quebec State, Canada. According to the paper, there are three levels of tuition: Quebec resident (lowest level), out-of-province Canadian resident (tuition set to average Canadian tuition) and international tuition (highest level).
From the Paper
"In The Gazette, "Ontario gets it right on tuition fees" article reveals that "in Quebec, undergraduate tuition hasn't changed since 1994, and will not change before the next election", Jean Charest's government has pledged. The article shows an opposite position, as "the basic undergrad fee of $1,851 should have climbed past $2,300 merely to account for inflation, to say nothing of universities' capital costs, maintenance needs, enrollment increases, and so on". In Quebec, the government states not having new money for universities, which are suffering from years of underfunding. In Quebec alone, universities estimate the annual shortfall to be $350 million. As a result, Quebec and other provinces want both low tuition fees and more funding from Ottawa, so that students will not be driven away by raising tuition fees. "
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Canadian History, 2007.
A review of three articles: Ramsay Cook's, "1942 and All That: Making a Garden out of Wilderness"; Alan Gordon's "Heroes, History, and Two Nationalisms: Jacques Cartier" and Ken Coates and William Morrison's, "Winter and the Shaping of Northern History: R
1,099 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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In this article review, the author demonstrates through the use of three articles how the presentation of history may be slanted. The articles include Ramsay Cook's , "1942 and All That: Making a Garden out of Wilderness ", Alan Gordon's "Heroes, History, and Two Nationalisms: Jacques Cartier" and Ken Coates and William Morrison's, "Winter and the Shaping of Northern History: Reflections from the Canadian North". The review further describes how and why an author may slant history. The paper then evaluates each article independently. The paper concludes by explaining that these writings are particularly important, because they criticize the history we have always taken for granted as a truthful depiction of what really happened, and point out the obvious flaws.
From the Paper
"What all these writings share is the idea that history is written by people, and is never totally objective or valid. When we read (or write) historical documents, we need to look Also at the surrounding culture, the background of the writer and the social structures and politics of the time. It is true that history of wars is written by the winners, so the losers always become the evil aggressors and the winners the champions of the people."
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NAFTA, 2007.
This paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
878 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The paper discusses how the financially poor Mexico and Canada have been able to increase their prosperity and growth due to The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The paper shows how manufacturers in all three countries benefit from the increased market potential of three countries instead of just one. The paper relates that the three countries are unified not only in terms of the envisioned economic sphere, but also in terms of environmentalism and political matters. The paper also points out, however, that despite all these benefits, there are those who are less optimistic regarding the current results and future prospects of the Trade Agreement. The paper briefly discusses the reasons for this lack of optimism.
From the Paper
"The concept of unification can be seen from a variety of diverse viewpoints. In terms of the economy, for example, countries, states, or businesses may seek unification in order to not only simplify, but also consolidate the financial terms, issues and debts. Politically, unification can mean the simplification and standardization of rules, regulations and laws. Unification in terms of politics is often necessitated by factors such as economic pressure, as well as a need for standardization and control in terms of governance (Hulsmann, G.J.)."
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"Surfacing", 2007.
An analysis of Canada's relationship to the U.S., as discussed in Margaret Atwood's book, "Surfacing".
3,956 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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This paper reviews and analyzes Margaret Atwood's book, "Surfacing" from the broader point of view of Canadian nationalism. It pays special attention to her powerful environmental and feminist themes, along with the personal rage evident when conflicting family and relationship dynamics come into play. The paper also discusses the pessimistic feelings many Canadians have toward the U.S. in particular and Western attitudes in general.
Table of Contents:
Thesis Statement
Introduction - How Canadians View themselves and the United States
Surfacing - Looking Closely at the Novel's Feminism, Nationalism & Guilt
A Closer Glance at Atwood, Feminism and Sex in the Novel
Conclusion
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"Yes, "America" is a dirty word in this novel - and in real time, America is an intrusive, smothering influence on the Canadian culture - but beyond Canadian nationalism and the feminine and ecological themes, there is a power in this novel that transcends characters, themes, settings and conflicts. Human frailty and societal greed play a part here too thanks to the power of Atwood's writing skills. Atwood's protagonist / narrator is possibly a metaphor for what has happened to Atwood's beloved homeland; but the narrator is also very human, and very angry not just at her father's disappearance but at the fact that she believed her first lover when he said there haven't been any important women artists, and so she gave up her design work for him. Canada, too, gave up something (its virgin wilderness and innocence at least in part) because a new suitor (European colonialists) came along."
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Environmental Policies In Canada, 2007.
An examination of the failings of Canada's policies regarding vehicle air pollution.
3,525 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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This paper discusses the kind of impact that globalization has on Canadian policies concerning air pollution. The paper specifically focuses on the policies concerning motor vehicle air pollution. The paper argues that Canada's tendency to follow the policy of the United States is likely to result in Canada having the same critical problem of vehicle emissions that the United States has witnessed.
Table of Contents:
Objective
The Argument Presented In This Work
Introduction
I. The United States And Canadian Environmental Policy
II. Problems With Canadian Policy Related To Carbon Emissions
III. Environmental Policy Review
Summary And Conclusion
From the Paper
"Sustainable transportation in Canada is being overseen by the Metropolitan Transportation Agency, created by the province of Quebec in 1996 which is a provincial agency that coordinates the planning and funding of public transportation in the Montreal region. The agency receives revenue from a dedicated gasoline tax of 1.5 cents per litre collected within the region and a vehicle license surcharge of $30 per vehicle in the region." (Paraphrased) The province of Alberta approved the funding of transportation capital in Calgary and Edmonton in 1999 that provisions of the funding of 5 cents per liter of fuels taxes that are collected in those regions. It is stated that: "Calgary and Edmonton have integrated governance structures that allow them to plan and implement sustainable transportation policies on a comprehensive basis." (Ibid)"
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Hospitality Industry in Vancouver, 2007.
An analysis of the history and growth of the hospitality and tourism industry in Vancouver.
17,447 words (approx. 69.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper presents the factors affecting consumers' intent to repurchase the Vancouver area's travel and hospitality offerings. The paper describes the history and growth of the tourism and hospitality industry of the City of Vancouver and why it has been so successful. It then describes the amenities and services available and discusses what it needs in order to continue growing in the future.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Part I.
The Background To Tourism
Part II.
Amenities And Services
Methods
Introduction To Methodology
Research Question
Objectives
Definition Of Terms
Survey Instruments
Survey Population
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Success in the hospitality industry increasingly demands an understanding of many other aspects of popular culture and trends. The term "lifestyle hotel" that has now been adopted by a certain kind of brand name accommodation says it all. Meant as a take off on the "boutique hotel" it carries even further the idea that hospitality is about how people live, and what they want out of life. The personal touches of the lifestyle and boutique hotels, lodges, resorts, and other accommodations speak to the almost hyper-individuality of today's traveler - whether businessperson or tourist. This hyper-individualism is a feature of much of contemporary culture. The hospitality industry must permit itself to be directed by the same powerful forces that have shaped - and dramatically transformed - modern society. The old communal world that existed prior to the social and cultural revolutions of the 1960s has produced a new ethos, one that seemingly shares little with the community-based standards of an earlier day."
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US and Canadian Electoral Process, 2006.
A review of the electoral process in the United States and in Canada.
1,514 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper takes a look at the US and Canadian electoral processes, and the differences between the two. According to the paper, the voting eligibility requirements of the United States and Canada are almost the same with regards to age, residency, citizenship and incorporation in the voters' list.
From the Paper
"In Canada, a qualified voter must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years of age and his or her name must be on the List of Electors or Voters' List. "The right to vote is restricted to those who maintain normal year-round residency within a given polling division. Although residency normally means 'place of ... habitation,' special provision is made for members of the Canadian Forces and public-service workers, together with their dependants, who may be absent from their place of residence for extended periods by virtue of their jobs. Special provision is also made for those who move during an election, employees or students temporarily residing in a location, transient residents, and Members of Parliament. (Robertson, 2004)" Unlike the United States, "Canada's electoral system is referred to as a 'single-member plurality' or 'first-past-the-post' system. In every electoral district, the candidate with the most votes wins a seat in the House of Commons and represents that riding as its Member of Parliament, or MP. This means that candidates need not receive more than 50 percent of the vote (an absolute majority) to be elected. (Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, 2001)"
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Vancouver and Tourism, 2007.
This paper explores the successful tourism industry in Vancouver, British Columbia.
1,954 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 62.95
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The paper discusses how the city of Vancouver, in British Columbia, is a vibrant commercial and cultural center and it offers all the attractions of a major metropolitan area. The paper portrays how nearby Vancouver Island is a place of stunning natural beauty, with an appeal to the eco-traveler and outdoor enthusiast. The paper explains how the growth of tourism went hand in hand with the development of an increasingly urban society. Places like Vancouver Island offered a tourist a wild and rugged atmosphere that was fast disappearing in the vicinities of major Eastern cities.
From the Paper
"Tourism is a major industry in almost all parts of the globe. Many developing nations exact the lion's share of their income from foreign guests, while in developed countries, like Canada, tourism can be an equally lucrative source of revenue. In a post-industrial nation, tourism adds to the economic mix, diversifying array of service sector jobs. The Island of Vancouver, in British Columbia, is already a high growth area that attracts large numbers of new residents each year, and is a magnet for business investment and development. Tourists, too, find the region immensely appealing."
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Canadian Healthcare System, 2006.
An analysis of the Canadian healthcare system.
4,606 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 119.95
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This paper describes and critically analyzes the Canadian healthcare system in terms of J. Frenk's policy framework. It also outlines the key issues influencing health policy in Canada, including politics and the news media, as indicated by research and current surveys.
Outline:
Introduction
Background of Frenk's Policy Framework
Canada's Healthcare Systems
Frenk's Theory of Fairness in Financial Contribution
Healthcare Consumer Studies in Canada
The Relationship Between Economics and Healthcare
Political Factors Influencing Healthcare in Canada
Canadian Perspective According to the News Media
The Increasing Amount of Elderly People in the Canadian
Healthcare System
The Competition in Canada
The Current State of Affairs of Healthcare in Canada
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The current state of affairs in Canada's healthcare systems are not very satisfying, both in the eyes of consumers and healthcare employees. The Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada has reported several intimidating results related to staffing in Canada's healthcare systems, including announcements that Halifax's Capital District health Authority is in need of 175 more nurses to meet the demands in its hospitals. Additionally, there are reports that the same health district authority canceled a successful liver-transplant program because there were no surgeons to perform the operations, with similar tragedies being reported across the country. Goals to improve this area of Canada's healthcare system would be that governments and healthcare employers should change laws, regulations, and employment agreements to better match healthcare practitioners' jobs to their training and that the government should invest in increasing the number of doctors and nurses working in Canada as well. Furthermore, governments should use financial incentives to better distribute healthcare practitioners between and within provinces."
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Foreign Policy, 2005.
A discussion on Canadian foreign policy.
1,348 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper claims that the two schools of thought, liberalism and realism, are much more closely linked than theorists believe. It explains that both schools of thought desire the perpetuation of the nation-state, and in so doing, both seek out the most viable action with regard to an international situation. The paper focuses on the Canadian foreign policy, and mentions that it is especially opportune for such a blending of theories. The author expands on the concept of soft power. The paper also explores other situations in which soft power creates a bridge between liberalism and realism. Canada's foreign policy as a primarily liberalism-based theory with undertones of realism, similar to the soft power thesis, are proposed.
From the Paper
"Liberalism and realism proceed from different fundamental interpretations about the international system: assumptions about the identity of the other state actors , the relationship of those actors to both state institutions and international ones like the United Nations, and the determining factors of state relations with one another. Realists must take the liberal critique seriously, and vice versa; neither theory has been proven as superior thus far. This essay will examine the underlying failures of both schools of thought and examine the possibility that they are in actuality much closer to one another than originally perceived. "
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Multiculturalism and the Canadian Documentary, 2007.
This paper discusses the issue of multiculturalism in Canadian film.
2,435 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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In this article, the writer points out that Canadian documentary directors have used the genre to effectively illustrate facets of multiculturalism and style that would be lost in the non-documentary film-making world. The writer discusses and compares three films in this paper. The writer describes that Simcha Jacobovici and Roger Pyke present a striking memorandum that illustrates the pain and struggle of religious persecution in the film 'Expulsion & Memory: Descendants of the Hidden Jews'. Similarly, the writer looks at Alanis Obomsawin's 'Richard Cardinal: Cry from the Diary of a Metis Child'. The writer also discusses 'Shooting Indians: A Journey with Jeffery Thomas' by Ali Kazimi that quietly illustrates one man's struggle to change the stereotypical image of Native cultures and people in North America, while also reflecting on the relationship of culture as the director shares his cultural background. The writer concludes that through different uses of the documentary genre, all three films effectively use the factual background to establish strong views of multicultural identity.
From the Paper
"As a film style, documentaries are tied to stricter guidelines than other films because they must adhere to fact to some respect. While many filmmakers might see this as a problem or hurtle, well-made documentaries take advantage of this factor as strength. American director St. Clair Bourne explains that the making of a fictional movie is much more demanding because the background and context must all be created from scratch; he finds documentaries to be more about interpretation and bringing out the real story that already exists within a context. This is the case with the three films discussed here, though each film faced different challenges in creation, and succeeded in different aspects. Each of these films takes the raw material of the history involved and shapes it to create a story with whatever intentions exist from the directors."
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Wealth and Poverty of Nations, 2007.
A critical analysis of "The Wealth and Poverty of Nations" by David Landes.
2,653 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 79.95
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The paper examines "The Wealth and Poverty of Nations" that provides multiple and complex explanations for the imbalance of wealth between different nations. This paper examines Landes' arguments that economic development is intrinsically tied to a society's culture. The paper examines Landes' ideas of the ideal characteristics that should be present if a society is to pursue economic growth. The paper examines the implications of Landes' predictions for Canadian businesses and the Canadian economy. The paper shows how Landes has written a provocative book, one that makes a strong argument for the importance of Western-style values in providing a foundation for economic dominance. The paper points out, however, that the growth in cities like Shanghai and Beijing highlight the flaws of Landes' argument.
Outline:
Landes and the State
Culture and Economic Development
Prescriptions for Growth
From the Paper
"Landes' view of the state is both nuanced and potentially contradictory. He rightly acknowledges that the state plays a crucial role in setting an environment that fosters individual innovation and entrepreneurship. For this reason, city-states such as Venice and Florence flourished during the Middle Ages. These city-states, according to Landes, represented a haven free from the control and oppressive tax practices of monarchs and landlords in feudal societies."
"The author makes a strong argument in as it would be impossible for entrepreneurship, mercantilism and eventually, capitalism to develop within the stringent social divisions of feudalism. In feudal societies, one's place in society is determined by property - namely, land. Tenants who do not own land make a living by their selling their labor to a landlord with property."
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