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'Psy Fi' Genre and its Meaning

In five pages this report considers the science fiction or Psy Fi genre in an examination of texts written by Richard Matheson, Fr...

Reasons or Causes and Individual Actions

In fourteen pages the causality of people's actions and whether or not they are rooted in reasons are examined through social scie...

Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and Ethics

In eight pages ethical dilemmas such as cloning and genetic engineering are examined within the context of these two classic works...

Different Views on Chaos Theory

7 pages and 7 sources. This paper provides an overview of the basic elements of chaos theory and relates them to views of their a...

The Gate to Women's Country by Sheri S. Tepper

In five pages this paper discusses the separate living of the sexes in this utopian science fiction text. There are no other sour...

Self and MPD

In eight pages this research paper considers the self with relation to multiple personality disorder and includes an examination o...

Analyzing 'Technology and Politics in the Blade Runner Dystopia' by Judith Kerman

In five pages this paper considers Kerman's thoughtful commentary and assessment of the 'Blade Runner' film and its contribution t...

Fiskadoro by Denis Johnson

In five pages this science fiction text and its moral social implications are analyzed. There are no other sources listed....

Russell Hoban Riddley Walker

The writer analyzes the Russell Hoban book Riddley Walker, a science fiction novel. The paper is five pages long and there are two...

The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Patricia McKillip

In five pages this science fiction novel is analyzed within the context of its fairytale setting. There are no other sources list...

Isaac Asimov's Foundation and 'Psychohistory'

In 5 pages this essay defines psychohistory and then applies it to Foundation, a science fiction novel by Isaac Asimov. There are...

Harman's Views on Scientific and Moral Reasoning

This paper examines the theories of Gilbert Harman pertinent to scientific and moral reasoning. The author addresses how morality...

The Death of the Earth by J.H. Rosny

An analysis of this French science fiction novel is presented. There are no other sources cited in the bibliography....

Pros and Cons of One Gender Classroom Approaches

In six pages this paper considers the teaching of technology, science, and mathematics in this evaluation of the one gender approa...

New Science and Leadership

positive structural growth. Wheatley begins with the assertion that it is possible to determine a simpler means of management if...

The Sane Positivist A Biography of Edward L. Thorndike by Geraldine Joncich

the first name that typically comes to mind is Edward Lee Thorndike. Considered one of the leading educators in the field of psyc...

Machiavelli's Relevance To Modern Political Theory

This paper contends that Machiavelli's collected works laid the foundation for the beginnings of modern political science. This te...

TV Series The X Files

In seven pages this paper discusses the adventure, thriller, and science fiction genres encompassed by The X Files TV series. Six...

Political Writings of Jean Jacques Rousseau

In eight pages this paper examines the political writings of Jean Jacques Rousseau in a consideration of On the Social Contract, T...

Theology and Philosophy Questions

In six pages this paper discusses some student posed questions on philosophy and theology with science and natural harmony conside...

The Use of Statistics in Behavioral Sciences

This 20 page paper discusses how behavioral scientists use statistics. The writer reviews three journal articles that discuss stud...

Octavia Butler's Dawn, Xinogenesis

In five pages this science fiction novel is examined in terms of the relationships between genetically altered aliens and the huma...

Society, Personal Perceptions, Nietzsche and Hegel

In six pages this paper examines how society's outlook is reflected in individual perceptions in an analysis of Nietzsche's On the...

Law and Economic Analysis

In five pages economic analysis along with bankruptcy will be assessed within the context of Charles Rowley's statement, 'The econ...

Feminism and Gender Bias in Science Fiction

This paper explores the idea of feminist characters and plots in the genre of science fiction. This eleven page paper has seven s...

Evolution Explanation and Complexity Theory

In five pages the ways in which the theory of evolution are supported by complexity theory are discussed with references to Comple...

The History and Evolution of Fingerprinting

This paper examines the art and science of fingerprinting. The author discusses the history and evolution of fingerprinting techn...

Science and Religion Clash in the Paintings of Salvador Dali

In five pages this paper discusses how Dali struggled with his interests in science and spiritualism as reflected in his surrealis...

Late Medieval Era and Scientific Discovery

In six pages this paper discusses the scientific advancements during this period with natural sciences, astronomy, geography, and ...

Warfare Thesis and Galileo

In five pages the 'warfare thesis' of Draper and White is examined within the context of the conflict between religion and science...