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The Media and the Framing of Crime, 2006.
A review of the role of society and the media in the framing of a crime, looking specifically at Toronto.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the topic of framing of crime. It uses the individualistic and structural views of crime. It argues that the individualistic view is used because it allows for the status quo to be maintained by keeping other groups down. The paper uses the example of gang activity in Toronto.
From the Paper
"For the essay assignment question number one on the question assignment sheet will be answered. This question deals with there primary topics. The first topic is the way media frames information. The second topic is the ways in which crime can be framed. The third topic is the way the media and conceptions of criminality become connected within society. A fourth topic that is used to explore the other three topics is gang activity in Toronto. The essay will clearly show how the media has adopted individualistic theories of crime when it comes to these types of crime stories. "
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The Ideology of Familialism, 2006.
A look at the forces and institutions that have helped shape the ideology of familialism in Canadian society.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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This essay explores how the ideology of familialism in Canada has been reinforced by institutions outside of the families themselves. In particular, the paper focuses on the role of the mass media as an agent of socialization in this process. The paper argues this ideology of familialism has fostered a model of the family that reinforces patriarchal power and is discriminatory towards "deviant" concepts of the family as in cases of single-parent families and families of colour.
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"The concept of family is a site of social conflict in North American in the 21st century, with a range of social actors, institutions and ideologies attempting to revise or reinforce how the family is conceptualized with North American culture. From the perspective of Canada, this is a particularly complex issue as domestic debate with regard to the family (e.g., the issue of gay marriage) is defined not only by Canadians but also by the representation of the family in the American dominated mass media. Within this context, this essay will explore how the ideology of familialism has been reinforced by institutions outside of the families themselves."
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Canadian Residential Schools, 2006.
A look at Canadian residential schools and how these schools were part of a government policy aimed at destroying the culture of the aboriginal peoples.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper presents a narrative about compensation for survivors of Canadian residential school. The paper argues that the Canadian government is guilty of attempted cultural genocide. For this reason the government should provide a great deal of compensation to aboriginal people.
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"The Canadian government is guilty of attempted genocide. Although the Canadian government has not attempted to physically wipe out a group of people, they have tried to destroy the culture of aboriginal people. This has been done through an aggressive assimilation program that was based on destroying the cultures of aboriginal people in Canada so that they would have to become a part of mainstream Canadian culture. A vital part of this assimilation program was the residential schools. For example, a Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples(RCAP) released in 1996 needed 178 days of public hearings in 96 communities to hear many of the cases of physical and sexual abuse in the residential schools."
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Crack Cocaine Addiction in Urban Canada, 2006.
A study on intervention techniques used for crack cocaine addicts in five Canadian cities.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses a study on crack cocaine addiction in five Canadian cities and the use of the harm reduction model with regard to situational factors. The paper presents a comparison with pro-active de-addiction interventions in other countries and considers the view that crack addiction is a 'hopeless' problem despite a growing success rate in treatment knowledge. The paper also discusses the role of better attitudes and approaches based on less disparaging views of the addict.
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"A study of crack cocaine in five Canadian cities imparted a sense of its relative permanence. (Fischer et al: 2005) As in the United States and Britain, Canadian crack cocaine addiction is linked directly to crime beyond the prostitution in which addicts commonly engage, and serious mental illness led by the personality disorders found in 24% of crack addicts. (Fischer et al: 2005: 260) 'Crackheads' present paranoid psychosis, depression and anxiety hard that can be difficult to distinguish from simple addictions. Doctors must discern if a person's main problem is addiction or mental illness, in thousands of vagrant persons who are psychotics-turned-addicts or addicts developing psychoses."
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Hockey, Poetry and Myths, 2006.
A review and analysis of John Lee's poems in "The Hockey Player Sonnets: Overtime Edition".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper presents a positive review of John Lee's poems in "The Hockey Player Sonnets: Overtime Edition", describing them as a rich reflection of myths that will be familiar to many Canadians. As such, they would make a pleasant and even nostalgic read for many people. The writer of the paper explains that, although the poems don't have the same effect on her as they would on someone who grew up with the particular heritage discussed by the poems, they do contribute to her understanding of the myths surrounding the game of hockey in Canada. The paper also notes that the poems offer a variety of perspectives on the myths and evoke a number of clear pictures of a particular lifestyle.
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Poverty and Homelessness in Canada, 2006.
A review of existing literature regarding the problem of poverty and homelessness in Canada.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, $ 71.95
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Despite years of implementation of social policies, there are still many thousands of Canadians who suffer from poverty and homelessness. This literature review examines the literature that deals with the problem of poverty and homelessness in Canada, as well as the literature that deals with pertinent social policies.
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Forms of Oppression in a Canadian Franchise, 2006.
A discussion, from an economic perspective, of various forms of oppression present in a national Canadian coffee service franchise.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses a workplace experience in a national Canadian coffee service franchise in which there were a number of forms of oppression that were in operation, most notably racism, sexism, ageism, and homophobia. In reflecting upon the experience, the essay reveals, with reference to critical course materials, that the manifestation of these forms of oppression were often subtle. Moreover, the paper asserts that they must be understood within the larger economic context, in particular free trade and the American corporate ownership of this Canadian chain.
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Air Canada, 2006.
An overview of some of the difficulties Air Canada has been facing with an emphasis on the problems caused by the labor dispute between pilot unions.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 4 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper discusses Air Canada and the significant market difficulties it has been experiencing since September 11, 2001. The paper explains that some of the difficulties it has been facing were a result of operational difficulties associated with its acquisition of Canadian Airlines International Ltd (CAIL). The difficulty that Air Canada faced with the integration of CAIL's pilots into the Air Canada Pilots' Association was indicative of the overall anti-competitive influence of unions in general. This paper examines the labor dispute between these two pilot associations.
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"Air Canada is the leading Canadian airline but has had significant market difficult since September 11, 2001 which has seen the airline enter and exit bankruptcy proceedings. Additionally, some of its difficulties have arisen from pre-bankruptcy operational difficulties associated with its rapid growth of which its acquisition of Canadian Airlines International, Ltd. (CAIL) was a major contributor. Overall the size of the Canadian airline industry in economic terms is over $4b and as such occupies a central role in the national economy. The difficulty that Air Canada faced with the integration of CAIL's pilots into the Air Canada Pilots' Association was indicative of the overall anti-competitive influence of unions in general."
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The Agricultural Industry in British Columbia, 2006.
A discussion of how climate and soil affect the agricultural industry in three British Columbian regions.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 80.95
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Perhaps no other industry is as dependent upon variables over which it has no control as the agricultural industry is. This paper produces a cross sectional comparison and contrast of three regions in British Columbia: Cariboo region, Peace River, and Kootenay. The paper highlights how climatic factors and soil composition factors impact upon the respective agricultural sectors of the aforementioned areas. In addition to illuminating how areas that are fairly close to one another geographically can still produce astonishing climatic and geological diversity the paper also reveals how primary industries like agriculture take on new shapes in different regions because of the physical feature of the land.
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Canada and Keynesian Economics, 2006.
A look at why Canadians lost faith in Keynesian economics in the 1970s.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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During the 1970s people in Canada (and elsewhere) lost faith in Keynesian economics, laying the groundwork for the decline of the Keynesian welfare state, and the rise of neo-liberalism. Neoliberalism favoured the unfettered economic power of private property, and the rise of neo-liberalism signaled the beginning of the globalization of the world economy. This change was therefore a dramatic and important shift, which continues to impact our world profoundly today. This essay examines the reasons for the loss of faith in Keynesian economics in the 1970s in Canada.
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Hunting Wolves in and Around Algonquin Park, 2006.
A look at the sport of hunting wolves in Algonquin Park and the environmental and ethical issues concerned with this practice.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper explores the environmental and ethical issues involved in the hunting of wolves in and around Algonquin Park. The paper shows how sport hunting is extremely anthropocentric and how the Canadian government supports it. The paper also suggests ecotourism as an alternative to hunting.
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"Wolves in North America are in a general state of decline. For example, the article "Fear and Loathing" states, Before the first European settlers arrived, timber (or grey) wolves were found almost everywhere in Canada. The wolf has now been extirpated from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, southern Ontario, southern Quebec, and the Prairies. It is endangered in all but one of the lower 48 states, where it has been exterminated from 95 percent of its former range (Anonymous 3). This statement clearly indicates that wolves in North America are generally in a state of decline."
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The Agricultural Industry in Canada, 2006.
An essay discussing the importance of the Canadian agricultural industry to Canada's global economic position.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 2 sources, $ 89.95
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While the Canadian agriculture industry may not have the prominence of other sectors of the Canadian economy, such as the automotive or aerospace industries, it remains a significant element of both the Canadian domestic and export sectors. This essay demonstrates that this industry is a not only a major employer, but its health and expansion are critical elements in Canada's global economic position.
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Canadian Agriculture, 2006.
A look at the importance of the Canadian agricultural industry to that of the overall strength of the Canadian economy.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 2 sources, $ 89.95
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Canada's economy is performing at a median point on the international level. Canada is unique in that it demonstrates the lowest investment share in GNP but also the greatest net exports. In other respects, Canada occupies the international middle ground in virtually every category. Canada, along with other nations who wish to compete internationally now understands that competitiveness must now be defined in a broader, international context. This paper examines the Canadian agricultural industry in terms of its significance to the health and success of the Canadian economy. The paper goes on to discuss the importance of the United States to Canada's economy, pointing out that the United States is currently Canada's largest export market, the main reason being that "Canada's agriculture and agri-food industry has benefited from greater and more secure access to the U.S. market under the NAFTA".
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Globalization and Democracy in Media, 2006.
A look at how globalization is effecting democracy in Canadian media.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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Creating a culture of entertainment, advertisers are responsible for turning news into more of a commodity, enabling outlets to piggyback editorial content onto advertising sales through softer news relying more on celebrities, Hollywood blockbusters, food, and entertainment. This essay discusses in brief the effects of globalization on democracy in media in Canada.
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"As Lorimer and Gasher argue, the first and foremost target of globalization is the mass media, creating a so-called "new media" bowing more exclusively to profit motive. With fewer investigative reports dedicated to protecting the consumer and society, this new and increasingly commercial model is driven by "its own internal logic," which essentially requires it to be driven (as opposed to supported) by advertisers (Lorimer and Gasher 278)."
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'Lives of Girls and Women' and 'The Jade Peony', 2006.
A comparison and contrast of Wayson Choy's "The Jade Peony" and Alice Munro's "Lives of Girls and Women".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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"Wayson Choy's "The Jade Peony" is a novel that reflects the experience of being a Chinese child in Vancouver around the time of the Second World War. Alice Munro's "Lives of Girls and Women" also records the experience of growing up in Canada but in this case, it is the experience of a Caucasian girl, growing up on a fox farm in rural Canada. This paper compares and contrasts these two novels, pointing out that the most striking difference between them is the narration technique.
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Hockey Myths and Canadian Culture, 2006.
A discussion of the hockey myths associated with Canadian culture through an analysis of Canadian contemporary literature.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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There is no doubt that hockey in Canada is a rich field for the exploration of the most pervasive myths of Canadian culture. Specifically, the poems in John B. Lee's "The Hockey Player Sonnets: Overtime Edition" evoke some of these myths. However, there are significant differences between the myths that are reflected in Lee's poems, and the myths that are alluded to in Richard Gruneau's and David Whitson's "Hockey Night in Canada" and Elizabeth Etue's and Megan K. Williams's "On the Edge". These differences are explored in this essay.
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Sustainable Development of Forestry in Canada, 2006.
A look at whether Ontario, Canada is practicing sustainable development of forestry.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper notes that forests make up nearly a half of the Canadian landscape and that there are 24 billion cubic meters of wood in these forests. The paper further notes that half of these forest regions are considered productive, making forests are very important part of the Canadian economy. In fact, Canada exports 20% of the world forest products, which provides over 700,000 direct and indirect jobs, and is also the world leading exporter of pulp and paper, with almost a third of the market share. In light of this information and its relevance to the Canadian economy, this paper takes a look at whether Ontario is doing all that it should to practice sustainable development of forestry.
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The Oak Ridges Moraine, 2006.
A look at the environmental threat that urban sprawl is posing to the Oak Ridges Moraine in Canada.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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Some geographical areas are so vitally important that they need to be protected form development of any kind. One of these areas is the Oak Ridges Moraine. This paper examines the issue of urban sprawl and the Oak Ridges Moraine. It is essentially a look at the conflict between environmentalists and developers. A solution is suggested in using new urbanism.
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The Canadian Agricultural Industry, 2006.
A discussion of the Canadian agricultural industry and its need for government assistance.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 2 sources, $ 89.95
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The agricultural industry represents a significant fraction of the overall Canadian economy in terms of both employment and most economic measures. However, as this essay shows, this is a sector of the economy that feels under considerable pressure and is in need of government assistance. The paper also demonstrates that government assistance can be supported by the ideology of capitalism and, in particular, the type of capitalism known as mercantilism that advocates government assistance to business to compete more strongly in the international marketplace.
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