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Police and Domestic Violence »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper (4 pp. + 1 pg. outline) which examines whether or not law enforcement should respond to reports of domestic violence. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The paper argues that the Mounties are serious law enforcers as well as fun loving people. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Police Brutality »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper takes a look at New York City’s finest at its not so fine moments in recent history. The Luima and Diallo cases are noted in the context of statistics relayed by Amnesty International. Ideas as to why brutality among officers occurs is explored through a look at studies on the ... View Full Description
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Wheat Production in the United Kingdom; Government Polices and Supply and Demand Factors »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper (including 2 pages of graphs) considers the current situation regarding wheat production in the United kingdom. If further discusses the effects that government policy have on the supply and demand factors in the wheat market. The bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Education & The Changing Role Of Police Officers »

Number of pages 8

The concept is discussed with a focus on education in this 8 page paper. A history of the career choice is included with a comparison of the officer of today to those going back many years ago. Several variables pertinent to the job including honesty and cynicism are explained by relaying information gleaned from studies ... View Full Description
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Morality, Social, and Criminal Justice »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page document is series of 4 small articles (and relevant bibliographies) concerning due process, corruption, use of excessive force by the police, and criminal justice administration. View Full Description
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Impact of the Licensing Act 2003 on Local Authorities »

Number of pages 29

This 29 page paper looks at the impact that the Licensing Act 2003 has had on local authorities in the UK. On the 6th of August 2005 the Licensing Act 2003 came into force. This was the act that modernised six different licensing regimes and put them into the control of the local authorities, such ... View Full Description
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The Role of the Media in Crime Investigations: Information Access, Limitations and Recommendations »

Number of pages 10

This is a 10 page paper discussing media access to information during crime investigations and the role of the media. While the media’s role is considered an important one in crime investigations, especially in the areas of mass appeals, most research has shown that the relationship between the crime investigation units and the media is ... View Full Description
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The Power of Non-violence in Winning Freedom »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page argument that nonviolent tactics alone proved to be ineffective in effecting change in regard to South African apartheid. Not only did Mandela resort to violence prior to his incarceration because of his eventual recognition that nonviolence on his followers part was always being met by armed police, the three decades following his ... View Full Description
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The Appropriate Role of Government in Enforcing Morality »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page discussion of the perceived phenomena of over criminalization, the perception that our police, prosecutorial, and judicial time, personnel, and resources are being diverted to an excess in attempts to regulate public morality. The author of this paper contends that if we consider history and what is occurring and has occurred not only ... View Full Description
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Sexual Discrimination: Laws, Compensation and Equity »

Number of pages 6

This is a 6 page paper (tutorial language) on sexual discrimination. Federal, state, country and company laws require that employees are not discriminated against or harassed in the work place because of gender. Despite these laws and guidelines to employers, companies have continued to pay to the courts and to employees millions of dollars in ... View Full Description
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Safety Devices on Guns: Safety Features, Social Responsibility and Manufacturers »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing gun safety features, gun manufacturers and social responsibility. Public concern and promotion by gun safety groups led the Clinton administration to introduce gun safety legislation in 2000 which included the requirement of built-in child safety locks on handguns, ballistics testing on new handguns to aid in solving crimes ... View Full Description
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“Ordinary Men” by Christopher R. Browning »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page book review of Christopher R. Browning’s “Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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The Power of Society and Imperialism in George Orwell’s “Shooting an Elephant” »

Number of pages 7

This is a 7 page paper discussing aspects of imperialism and the power of society in George Orwell’s “Shooting an Elephant”. George Orwell’s 1936 essay “Shooting an Elephant” tells the story of when Orwell worked for the Indian Imperial Police in Burma. The story begins with Orwell’s obvious distaste and disgust with the imperial system ... View Full Description
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The Harlem Riot of 1935 »

Number of pages 8

This is an 8 page paper about the Harlem riot of 1935. Includes a ¾ page outline. The Harlem riot of 1935 was the result of years of racial discrimination, poor health care, bad housing, police violence, overcrowded schooling and unemployment which had plagued Harlem since the beginning of the Great Depression in 1929. Once ... View Full Description
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The Use of Dreams and Supernatural References in Bulgakov’s “The Master and Margarita” and Mann’s “The Magic Mountain” »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing the references of dreams and the supernatural in Mikhail Bulgakov’s “The Master and Margarita” and Thomas Mann’s “The Magic Mountain”. Mikhail Bulgakov’s “The Master and Margarita” and Thomas Mann’s “The Magic Mountain” both contain references to dream sequences to allow the characters to escape or mask the reality ... View Full Description
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The O.J. Simpson Case as a Miscarriage of Justice?: Biographical Information on Simpson, The Crime, Controversy and Verdict »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing the O.J. Simpson case. Throughout history there have been many judicial cases in which people believed that a miscarriage of justice has taken place. In some cases, it could be that someone was found guilty when in fact it was believed that he or she was innocent. Or, ... View Full Description
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Responses of the Black Community in Post-War Britain from Experiences of Racism »

Number of pages 11

This is an 11 page paper discussing the political and cultural responses of the black community in post-war Britain to their experiences of racism. Post-war Britain saw the tremendous increase of immigration from citizens of the Commonwealth. The immigration resulted in a great increase in the black population and immediately anti-black riots and protests began. ... View Full Description
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The Use of Body Metaphors in Contemporary Text »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper discussing the use of body metaphors in contemporary text. Metaphors within contemporary text are used to emphasize particular events, situations, emotions or physical states and are considered by some that today “one cannot think without metaphors”. The use of body metaphors within text is easy to grasp for all ... View Full Description
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Abraham Lincoln: Overcoming Political and Social Obstacles in Order to Preserve the Union and Eliminate Slavery »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper discussing the political and social obstacles Lincoln had to overcome to achieve his goals. After President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 16, 1865, writer Stephen Oates in his book “Abraham Lincoln: The Man Behind the Myths” (1984) said that Lincoln became symbolic to “ministers across the North [who] ... View Full Description
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Air War -- Taking Warfare to New Heights »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page report discusses the ways in which the introduction of airplanes to military applications and war changed the entire face of war -- from strategy to implementation. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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What Foreign And Security Policies Is China Likely To Pursue As It Grows In Military And Economic Power? »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at the in which Chinese foreign and security policies are likely to develop as the country grows in economic terms, assessing this against current stated policies and actions, justifying the hypothesised direction of the policies. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Comparison of Feminist Theories on Motherhood and the Concept of the Goddess »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing different feminist theories on motherhood and the Goddess. Within feminist theories are different aspects regarding concepts of motherhood and the Goddess among other historical and cultural issues. Some feminists such as Sarah Ruddick see motherhood as an empowerment of women to gain a new perspective on the theories ... View Full Description
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The Maintenance of the Imperial Presence in Nubia and Western Asia during the 18th and 19th Dynasties of the New Kingdom in Egypt »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing the Egyptian imperial presence in Nubia and Western Asia during the 18th and 19th Dynasties. The 18th and 19th Dynasties in Egypt during the time of the New Kingdom were known as the times when the pharaohs gained, and lost, a great deal of land. When the land ... View Full Description
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The Odyssey by Homer: A Summary and Discussion of Two Articles Regarding the Work »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing two articles about The Odyssey by Homer. Tutorial language is inserted into the paper using square brackets. In a summary and discussion of Peter Green’s article “Reading, translating, and speaking Homer” (1997) and Paul Cantor’s article “The art in the popular” (2001), both Green and Cantor compare Homer’s ... View Full Description
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The Buddy System for Sailors at Port »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the reasons why the buddy system, when at port, is an important concept for sailors in the military. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Chile’s Culture as an Influence on Business and Management Practice »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing the influence of Chile’s culture on business and management practices. Chilean management structures and practices are influenced by a diverse number of factors from Chilean culture. The strong military presence and influence of the Church resulted in management procedures which are strict, conservative and respectful in nature. Strong ... View Full Description
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Mussolini: Fascist Leader and Dictator »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing the life, Fascist leadership and dictatorship of Benito Mussolini. The formation of the Fascist party in Italy by Benito Mussolini in 1919 was a pivotal point in Italian history and one in the life of Mussolini. Previously an ardent socialist, Mussolini was also an opportunist and one whose ... View Full Description
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Deterrence to War »

Number of pages 10

Earth was once a world where deterrence safeguarded any one country or leader from ruling the planet or other countries. That time has passed. The George W. Bush Administration has used September 11 to change war strategy around the world just in time to guarantee (it would appear) that rogue states like Iraq, North Korea ... View Full Description
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Rome's Transition from Republic to Empire »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page exploration of this period in Roman history. Noting the friction between commoner and aristocrat, the author emphasizes the importance of efforts to effect reform and the importance of the military in the transition from republic to empire. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Historical Accuracy/Inaccuracy and Its Significance to the Film “The Patriot” »

Number of pages 6

This is a 6 page paper discussing the historical accuracy of the film “The Patriot” and the reasons for any inaccuracies in the film. The release of director Roland Emmerich’s 2000 movie “The Patriot” starring Mel Gibson caused a considerable amount of controversy in regards to its historical accuracy, or more so inaccuracies. In reality, ... View Full Description
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"The Commanders" by Bob Woodward »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines "The Commanders" by Bob Woodward in relationship to the Bush Administration's use of defense planning systems in identifying political objectives and applying to military resources in order to accomplish their objectives. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Romanization »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper which discusses the reality of Romanization, that being the influence and power of Rome aside from military power, in much of the world at the time. The focus is primarily upon the Greeks and the Celts, or Druids, as they were perhaps the most difficult to sway. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The 1857 Dred Scott Decision: Impact on Black Morale and the Military Draft During the Civil War »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page overview of two issues raised by the 1857 decision denying citizenship to blacks in America. While one of these impacts, the deleterious effect on black morale, is an obvious one; there were also less obvious impacts. One of these was that the decision in effect preventing the drafting of blacks ... View Full Description
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Joseph Wambabugh: 'Truth' or Fiction? »

Number of pages 6

(6 pp) Ralph Waldo Emerson asked, 'What is life but the angle of vision? A man is measured by the angle at which he looks at objects. What is life but what a man is thinking of all day? This is his fate and his employer. Knowing is the measure of the man. ... View Full Description
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The Impact of International Trade on an Economy and Influence of Monetary and Fiscal Polices of Exchange Rates »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at two economics issues. The first considers the impact of international trade on an economy, looking at both the positive and the negative potentials. The second part of the paper discusses the potential impact monetary and fiscal policies can have on an exchange rate. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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George Orwell's Shooting An Elephant »

Number of pages 5

George Orwell wrote the essay, Shooting An Elephant, after having spent time in Burma in the late twenties as a police officer. This 5 page paper speaks of the theme of imperialism and then explores the meaning of the metaphors within the story. No additional sources are listed. View Full Description
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Chemical Warfare Defense Doctrine -- An Overreaction to a Perceived Threat »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page report discusses the possibility that fears about massive biological and chemical attacks against the United States are actually the result of media and government-inspired paranoia. The problem has been that the U.S. military, the country’s policy-makers and politicians, as well as the media have over-emphasized a threat that many (other) experts believe has been blown way out ... View Full Description
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Did the Germans Who Voted for Hitler Realize that They were Voting for War and Mass Murder? »

Number of pages 9

This is a 9 page paper discussing the campaigns of Hitler and the Nazi party in regards to the party holding the majority in the 1932 and 1933 elections. Were the Germans aware of his eventual intentions? Adolph Hitler (1889-1945) was the Nazi party leader in Germany from 1919-1945, eventually becoming Chancellor from 1933-1945. The ... View Full Description
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Spain’s Peaceful Transition to Democracy »

Number of pages 7

This is a 7 page paper discussing Spain’s successful and peaceful transition to democracy. Spain’s peaceful transition to democracy was a result of several elements which were in place during the time of Franco’s rule and the strategy and allegiances Spain’s new King Juan Carlos used after Franco to successfully navigate a peaceful move toward democracy. ... View Full Description
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Lessons Learned in "Desert Shield" and "Desert Storm" »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses experiences of and the lessons learned in the United States' military operations known as "Desert Shield" and "Desert Storm" and how the ways in which warfare were changed forever by the implementation of advanced technology, weaponry, and communication. However, certain events and situations proved their greatest value in terms of mistakes made and the ... View Full Description
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Heller's Catch 22 »

Number of pages 5

Joseph Heller's first book, Catch 22, was published in 1961 but did not gain in popularity until the Vietnam war. This 5 page paper contends that, first and foremost, this novel is a satire on the disorganization of the military, war in general and time as a means of understanding life. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Business Of War »

Number of pages 5

War years are marked by inflation, balanced by increased profits and decreased unemployment. The bottom line: profits for those businesses which choose to supply material for the military and the war effort. This 5 page paper provides information and an example for a propaganda paper with the thesis, War is a positive force for profit. Bibliography lists 2 ... View Full Description
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Patterns and Development of Power in the 20th Century World »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page report discusses the concept of international power can and the ways in which it is developed and manifested in the context of economic or military superiority. How that power is then applied has meaning for people, politics, and international development across virtually all divisions of the socioeconomic and social spectrum of life. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ... View Full Description
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Black Equality: Reconstruction to the Present »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page assessment of the struggle for black equality. Tracing key historical developments, the author demonstrates that the Civil Rights Movement only succeeded in propelling blacks to the same level they had briefly attained in the 1870’s, a position of at least semi-equality. The opinions as to the extent of true equality in our ... View Full Description
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The Crusades (I—IV): »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper reveals that the crusades greatly impacted the growth of Western Civilization through increased contact with the East, the opening up of new trade markets, the Arab influence on styles and customs, and changes in military practice. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Korean Re-Unification »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. There are few subjects in the genre of international politics that have received more attention in the period after the Cold War than that of Korean reunification or as most Koreans prefer to call it, unification. The existing studies on the subject cover many different sections: geopolitical, political, military, economic, sociological, psychological, religious, philosophical, and comparative. ... View Full Description
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Keys to Shakespearean Conflict »

Number of pages 10

(10 pp) In any tragedy, it is tension or conflict which keeps the play moving. Modern jargon would call it "spin" and "counterspin." In this discussion we will compare the sources of conflict in two plays, Othello and Macbeth. Iago and Lady Macbeth are our major obessives, the first prompted ... View Full Description
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Dark Keys to Shakespearean Conflict »

Number of pages 10

(10 pp) In any tragedy, it is tension or conflict which keeps the play moving. Modern jargon would call it "spin" and "counterspin." In this discussion we will compare the sources of conflict in two plays, Othello and Macbeth. Iago and Lady Macbeth are our major obsessives,the first prompted by ... View Full Description
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Robert E. Lee's Loyalty to the South »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing Robert E. Lee's motivations for declining President Lincoln's offer of command of the Union army at the outbreak of the Civil War. There is no question that Robert E. Lee was a master of military strategy and that he was a man of the Southern tradition of honor. That he would ... View Full Description
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