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Philip Marlowe's Character in The Long Goodbye

In four pages this paper examines the nonverbal character development of Philip Marlowe in this analysis of scenery, music, lighti...

US Companies and the Effects of NAFTA

Companies must comply with regulations pertinent to the environment due to the treaty and they also have the opportunity to move f...

Societal Impacts and Influences of American Warfare

In nine pages the ways in which war influenced and impacted the society of early America are considered in a discussion of the Ame...

Record Companies versus Napster Inc.

In ten pages this research paper discusses the changes being made to the record industry as a result of Internet technology and th...

Americanism's Essence Through Advancement, Adaptability, and Adventure

the phrase "I came, I saw, I conquered" is, in short, the essence of the spirit of adventure, adaptability, and advancement that d...

Content Ratings for TV and Music

free to listen to and watch whatever he or she chooses without having to first reference a content rating. Proponents of such pro...

Music in Martin Scorsese's Film Casino

something. Traditionally, music in films have performed seven distinct functions (Bobker 101). At least six of these functions ap...

Culture and Music

In five pages this paper examines culture and the function and role of music in defining it. Four sources are cited in the biblio...

'Revolutionary' Citizenship and the American Experience

This paper considers how the modern concept of citizenship has been shaped by the American experience and also features a comparat...

Musical Systems: Scales, Maqamat, and Ragas

This research paper offers a brief overview of scales, maqamat, and ragas, which derive from Western Arabic and Indian music respe...

Risks Associated with the Funding of Foreign Trade with Companies in Bangladesh

trade tariff at 13%, but these are accompanied by many other barriers to trade, all of which increase the costs of trade, as well ...

The Djembe, An Overview

This research paper presents an extensive overview of the djembe, which is a drum that originated in West Africa. The paper offers...

Dance Music in Musical History

This research paper briefly describes the dance music within the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods. Two pages in length, ...

Music and the Sexualization of Women

The number and diversity of those involved in the debate surrounding the sexualization of women is overwhelming. Research abounds...

Twentieth Century Music, Various Aspects

This research paper/essay consists of two parts. The first half of the paper pertains to three works in which the composer turned ...

Falasha Liturgy and Indian Cassette Industry, Reflection on these Issues

were struck by the similarities between Falasha liturgical practices and Judaism and this perspective became so entrenched that in...

Alexie's "How to Write the Great American Indian Novel" - A Post-Colonial Criticism

In a paper of six pages, the writer looks at Alexie's "How to Write the Great American Indian Novel". The harmful American charact...

Jazz and Blues

This research paper describes the relationship between blues and jazz within the context of the history of these genres. The write...

Comments on Freedoms

This essay discusses several articles that deal with freedoms. Topics include: the responsibilities of parents, music censorship, ...

Beauty of Byzantine Music

This paper is comprised of two sections. The first section is an annotated bibliography, which describes the source material that ...

When Are Your Creations Yours

Copyright laws have been in force for decades. They tend to be somewhat vague leaving people confused about things like plagiarism...

Star Wars by John Williams

This essay offers an overview of the melody and harmony used in John William's main theme from Star Wars. The writer compares Will...

Finding Contentment

This essay pertains to the writer's experience of contentment, which is derived from listening to and performing music. Three page...

Film Review, Cool Hand Luke

This essay uses research to offer an overview of "Cool Hand Luke," a 1967 film directed by Stuart Rosenberg. Cinematic features, s...

Thoughts on Music and Worship

This essay pertains to the debate in Christian churches over what sort of music should be played during services, traditional hymn...

"Music Within," The Story of Richard Pimentel

This essay presents a movie review of "Music Within," (2007, directed by Steven Sawalich). The film stars Ron Livingston as Richa...

Questions on Media, Power and Culture

This paper covers three issues, which pertain to music piracy, radio and analysis of a media image on drunk driving. Five pages in...

Music and Its Effects on Stress

In eight pages stress management through various forms of music as relaxation are considered in this proposed research study that ...

Baroque Music, An Overview

This essay presents an overview of the Baroque musical era. The writer talks about the features of the music, defines certain musi...

Pythagoras and His Widespread Influence

In five pages this paper examines Pythagoras' widespread influence that includes the Western scientific concept, mysticism, number...