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The Civil Rights Movement in America »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at the consequences of civil rights law and the movement itself. It answers that question as to whether or not people are better off today, as a result. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Civil Rights in the United States »

Number of pages 4

A brief, 4 page overview of the struggle for civil rights in the United States. Covers relevant politics and law-making from 1870 to the present. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Law Enforcement Leadership »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. In the changing face of law enforcement, officers are more dependent than ever on the cooperation of the public for which they work. No longer able to be "all business," they, too, must employ the principles of good management and good public relations in order to foster partnership relations with the ... View Full Description
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Personal Finance / Estate Planning »

Number of pages 22

This 22 page paper studies the importance of estate/will planning in personal finance. The writer discusses a number of personal issues including reasons for estate planning, procedures, and so forth. Legal issues, taxes, and other possible pitfalls are examined so that the reader will walk away with a more competent knowledge/understanding of estate planning as ... View Full Description
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The Question Of Gun Control / Our Constitutional Right To Bear Arms »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that looks at the Second Amendment and the few gun control cases and laws that have been passed over the centuries since. The paper defends the right to bear arms and posits that the right to bear arms is not only a constitutional right, but an historic imperative based on the ... View Full Description
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Police &Community / Working Together to Stop the Problem of Gangs »

Number of pages 4

In 4 pages the author discusses how the police and the community work together to stop the problem of gangs. Community policing is the solution to the specific problem of gangs in the neighborhood. Law enforcement agencies are inundated with the protection of their specific patrol areas. It is impossible for police officers ... View Full Description
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Police Role In The Community / Minority Relationships »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper on minority views of the police as an oppressive force, criminalizing those they are supposed to protect. The writer describes how even the most successful community policing programs sometimes fail to work in African-American neighborhoods where citizens are literally afraid of the police ! Some of the departmental and political reasons ... View Full Description
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Public Administration / Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper on the changes in public administration theory and its application to law enforcement. Particular attention is paid to the ideal and effectiveness of community policing. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Hate Crimes & The Landmark Case Of Wisconsin vs. Mitchell »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper analyzes the controversial case of Wisconsin vs. Mitchell -- over a state statute which allowed longer sentences for people convicted of violating existing laws if they chose their victim because of race, religion, disability or sexual orientation. The writer analyzes the actual crimes as it was committed, the facts of the ... View Full Description
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Prisons and Minorities »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the inequities in the current criminal justice system based on assessments of prison populations. This paper assesses the conflicts that occur as a result of attempts to weigh the protection of public rights while also supporting the personal freedoms of individuals and the necessary equality in ... View Full Description
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Three Strikes and You're Out »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper on the 'Three Strikes and You're Out Law' which limits the ability of violent offenders to receive a punishment other than a prison sentence. The writer concludes that the rule does have several inherent flaws but that it can be improved greatly through proposed reforms. Bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Female Victims Of Crimes & Unjust Treatment »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper detailing the injustices women often have to face as the victims of violent crimes from not only the criminal but also the law enforcement personnel who are responsible for investigating crime, the criminal justice system which is responsible for litigating such crimes, and the media which often gives an unfair view ... View Full Description
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Students With Autism »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page research paper investigates the developmental disorder, autism. Autism is a disorder that appears in infancy and continues throughout the victim's life. Topics include: the characteristics of the autistic child and student; etiology; diagnostic process; and treatment programs. Research studies are reported as is the federal law that mandates the right to an ... View Full Description
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Water Pollution / Problems and Solutions »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper on the problems facing the world, and particularly the U.S., in regards to water pollution. The paper concentrates on streams, surface and ground water pollution and the most likely polluters of those waters. The solutions addressed include cooperative efforts, educational efforts, technology and changes in the law. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Nazi History -- The Lebensborn & Eugenics »

Number of pages 20

A 20 page research paper providing an overview of the laws pertaining to eugenics and the Lebensborn program of Nazi Germany. The writer centers on the program and the support mechanisms put into place to underscore the development of the Nazi master race in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Bibliography lists 12 ... View Full Description
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The Role of the Hispanic Community in the Modern West »

Number of pages 12

Illegal immigration, migrant farm jobs and two periods of immigration allowances since the turn of the century have determined large Hispanic communities in the modern West. States like Texas have struggled to define these communities and distinguish between illegal immigrants and the crack down on illegal immigration and the rights of Hispanic-Americans living in ... View Full Description
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Evolution of Abortion Law Analyzed »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page research paper chronicles the evolution of U.S. abortion legislation by examining landmark Supreme Court case law decisions. Specifically discussed are historic cases including Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), Roe v. Wade (1973), Harris v. McRae (1980), and Akron v. Akron Center For Reproductive Health, Inc. (1983). Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Issues In Labor Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at several articles pertinent to labor law as contained in a 1993 issue of Conservative Digest. The articles are discussed in terms of labor trends in the nineties. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Moral and Legal Responsibility Against Drinking and Driving »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page tutorial language paper discussing the moral and legal responsibility and the campaigns against drinking and driving. As drinking and driving continues to take many lives on an annual basis, two different formats are being used to control drinking and driving in Canada and the United States. From a legal perspective, ... View Full Description
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Moral and Legal Responsibility Against Drinking and Driving »

Number of pages 8

This is an 8 page paper discussing the moral and legal responsibility and the campaigns against drinking and driving. As drinking and driving continues to take many lives on an annual basis, two different formats are being used to control drinking and driving in Canada and the United States. From a legal perspective, stricter laws ... View Full Description
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The Effect of the Global Economy on Nation States »

Number of pages 12

This is a 12 page paper on the effect of the global economy on nation states. The international community has a great impact on the political, social and economic policies of the individual nation states. Nation states, in order to avail themselves of economic opportunities must consider the agendas of the global economic market. The ... View Full Description
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Influence of Geography on History and Development »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing geography’s influence on history. Geography has a great impact on history, development, and social, cultural, religious and political affiliations. Historically, regions with geographical advantageous positions, such as those with access to navigable waterways have led other areas in regards to exploration, market economy and development. Geographically, Britain provides ... View Full Description
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The Puritans of England and New England »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing the Puritans in England and New England. The Puritans were originally known as non-conformists to the Church of England (or the Anglican Church in America) in that they stripped away much of the administrative hierarchy, “popery”, religious symbols and icons to the basic belief that only God could ... View Full Description
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A Comparison of Brigden’s “New Worlds, Lost Worlds: The Rule of the Tudors 1485-1603” and the Movie “Elizabeth” »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page comparison of Susan Brigden’s text “New Worlds, Lost Worlds: The Rule of the Tudors 1485-1603” and the film “Elizabeth”. Susan Brigden’s text “New Worlds, Lost Worlds: The Rule of the Tudors 1485-1603” gives a broad historical account of the Tudor era in England during its almost 120 year rule throughout ... View Full Description
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"Sword And Sheath," "Scholar's Studio" And "Red, White And Blue" - The Color Red »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. The color red in any context indicates strength, power and even defiance; in some cases, it also means a statement about war, conflict and other strife. Compared to all other colors of the rainbow, the color red is symbolic of political, social and religious ideals where a strong statement ... View Full Description
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Anthropology: The Political Functions of Supernatural Rituals; The Misunderstanding of Civilization; and, The Values of American Culture with Comments on the Distribution of Wealth and Public Education »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper discussing supernatural rituals and political power, misunderstanding and civilization, and individualism within American culture. Three central ideas within modern day anthropology are discussed, namely: the political functions of supernatural rituals; the misunderstanding of civilization; and, the core values of American culture in relation to the unequal distribution of wealth ... View Full Description
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The Reformation’s Contribution to the Fragmentation of Europe »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper discussing how the Reformation contributed to the fragmentation of Europe. At the beginning of the 16th century, the Roman Catholic Church commanded a great deal of religious, political and social power in Europe. Those who did not believe in the sanctity, methods and power of the Church were condemned ... View Full Description
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Muslim Families In America »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Muslim families began arriving in earnest in the mid 1960s with the intent to seek refuge from such atrocities as ethnic and religious persecution, Islamism, Anti-Islamism, civil and international wars and lack of education. Men and women alike hold jobs as doctors, lawyers and bankers, as well as local ... View Full Description
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Why Same Sex Marriage Should be Legal in the New Millennium »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper examines gay marriage and the various aspects of society it affects. Political, religious and social aspects are discussed. The paper includes several arguments in support of gay marriage. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Evangelium vitae/Nos. 1-78 »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page essay that summarizes and analyzes the first sections of Pope John Paul II's eleventh encyclical, Evangelium vitae, which is addressed "To the Bishops, Priests and Deacons, Men and women religious, lay Faithful and all People of Good Will." As this indicates, John Paul is not simply emphasizing the Church's expectations for Catholics ... View Full Description
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Consanguineous Marriage: Constitutional? »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Consanguineous marriages are most prevalent in global communities still untouched by such culturally revolutionizing events as industrialization and technological advancement, however, they still exist in many of today's more civilized societies. To marry and produce children with a close relative has long been an accepted approach for the perpetuation ... View Full Description
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How Can Today's Society Solve The Problem Of Discrimination? »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Discrimination is a multifaceted component of contemporary society that has placed a tremendous black mark upon the character of a nation allegedly inhabited by civilized beings. To dissect the overwhelming presence of discrimination is to find it in virtually every social subgroup, not the least of which includes gender, ... View Full Description
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Bernini's "David" And "Apollo And Daphne" - Baroque »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. The sculptures of Bernini stand out as some of the loudest Baroque responses to the turmoil of this period, representing a celebration of expression that had heretofore been remiss with Renaissance representation. Bernini, an artist of rare proportion who effectively coupled his own singular and distinctive style with that ... View Full Description
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Saint Thomas Aquinas (1224-1274) »

Number of pages 20

A 20 page paper that consists of four sections: Biography, Historical Context, Ethical Concerns, and Contributions, Influence and Application. The biographical sketch includes Aquinas' birth, education, his choices and what his family did, his activities as a Dominican and other information and, finally, his death. The writer includes comments on why Thomas suddenly stopped ... View Full Description
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Slavery & Religious Principles »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page essay that draws upon 3 primary sources from the antebellum era. From a modern perspective, it seems incredible that the most engrossing religious topic of the antebellum era was whether or not God sanctioned slavery or prohibited it. As slavery seems to modern eyes to be completely antithetical to Christian principles, this ... View Full Description
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Anne Bradstreet/Rhetoric, Themes & Style »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper essay that analyzes and discusses the work of Anne Bradstreet, who was the first American poet to have her work published. Bradstreet accomplished this while simultaneously raising eight children within the social context of Puritan colonial society, which had strict views on appropriate decorum and gender roles. While it violates ... View Full Description
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Eating Pets: Research Proposal »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. Nothing can be considered a definite wrong when it exists within the confines of a cultural or religious reality. Despite the fact that other cultures or religions do not condone the particular practice - sometimes even condemning it to barbaric behavior as in the case of cannibalism - this ... View Full Description
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The Bhagavad Gita »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The Bhagavad Gita, a highly valued and respected historical transcript, serves as the principal guide to achieve a virtuous and enlightened existence; its impact upon the Hindus has channeled an entire civilization toward a more humane and tolerant place while living upon this planet. Of the myriad components that ... View Full Description
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Intercultural Communication In The Workplace »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Faarooq, a third generation Muslim whose family has worked at ABC Merchandising, Inc. for the past twenty years, experienced unexpected culture shock when the company was sold and the CEO - a person with whom Faarooq and his family had become friends over the years - was ousted from his ... View Full Description
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US. Versus Egypt: Role Of Culture And Religion In Education »

Number of pages 15

15 pages in length. Obtaining an education does not reflect a level playing field across the globe; rather, the varying nature of cultural and religious influences serve to dictate the who, what, where, when and why of academic achievement. To compare America and Egypt where such influences are concerned is not unlike weighing ... View Full Description
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Reciprocity Of Prejudice »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Prejudice forces the hand of those being marginalized to respond with reciprocity in an attempt to equalize the intolerance by countering back with their own culturally damaging assertions. Unlike the childhood mind-set of running from the playground bully to avoid retaliation when defending oneself, reciprocity of prejudice seeks to ... View Full Description
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Dalai Lama/The Universe in a Single Atom »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page book review on The Universe in a Single Atom, The Convergence of Science and Spirituality by his Holiness the Dalai Lama is a text that is not, precisely, about Buddhism, which the religion practiced by this great religious leader. Nevertheless, this text offers insight into the ways in which Tibetan Buddhism ... View Full Description
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Olesker's "Journeys To The Heart Of Baltimore" »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Olesker's Journeys to the Heart of Baltimore chooses this vibrant city as a representation of the expansive cultural, social, political and religious nature of America's fundamental landscape. His ability to contribute to the understanding of ethnic and racial diversity in the Baltimore area is such that reader's walk away ... View Full Description
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Religious Profiling Or Reasonable Outreach? »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The interpretive nature of how the LAPD attempted to gain information about the Muslim community for the antiterrorist agenda is what resides at the core of this civil rights issue and the primary reason why the operation was halted. The single most damning aspect of the strategy was an ... View Full Description
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Human Rights And The Use Of International Legal Institutions »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. The struggle to impose universal human rights through international legal institutions continues to be a difficult objective to obtain. While much of the global community extends the aspect of rights to incorporate all class, race and gender, others are not as socially or culturally evolved even now in the twenty-first ... View Full Description
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Hermaphrodites: Stigma »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. The global society is comprised of myriad subgroups that reflect offshoot populations demarcated by a specific characteristic; whether deliberately formed as a way in which to draw together those who are of the same ilk as with religious factions or manifestly established because of a socially fringed connotation, subgroups ultimately ... View Full Description
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African American Studies: Definition »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. To study a people is to examine an entire spectrum of social, political, cultural and religious aspects that together provide a inclusive representation. The origin and path of African American studies encompasses myriad accounts of an oppressed people whose ultimate consequence of having darker skin was to lose their ... View Full Description
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Race And Public Policy »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. As shapers of American culture, the black population has long endured the inhumanity that often accompanies social, political and religious change. Their contributions have been instrumental to and for the progression of policy in order to make the United States a more civilized and culturally equitable land for all. ... View Full Description
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Making It Normal »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. To craft this virtually "normal" person, the task must be undertaking in reverse order - in other words, by comparison to what is considered abnormal. Moreover, is there such a thing as being "normal" in a world comprised of so many social, cultural and religious variables? Whose definition ... View Full Description
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Physician Assisted Suicide: Pros & Cons »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. There are enough controversial topics in America today to keep a room full of thoughtful, expressive and passionate people in heated debate for days on end, however, none may be as volatile an issue as physician assisted suicide. When this subject is broached, the proverbial gloves come off and ... View Full Description
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