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Native American Religions, the Sacred Pipe, and Peyote

In five pages this paper discusses the major significance of peyote and the Sacred Pipe in the religious cultures of Native Americ...

The Vision of Black Elk

In five pages John Neihardt's Black Elk Speaks is discussed in terms of the ways in which Black Elk succeed in increasing public a...

Western Medicine and Metaphysical Medicine

In forty five pages this paper presents a literature review in which the incorporation of eastern medical practices including t'ai...

Marijuana and America's Democracy of Special Interests

In five pages this essay discusses the shifts in American democracy in a consideration of the government's opposition of marijuana...

Pain of Migraines and Feverfew

In five pages an October 1996 article by Steven Foster that appeared in Better Nutrition is reviewed in an analysis that also comp...

Pressure Sore or Ulcer Treatment and Prevention Research

In fifteen pages this paper applies wound assessment teams, Braden and PSST assessment tools to the consideration of the U.S. pres...

Research into Life Satisfaction Measurement

This research paper offers a proposal for a researech study that would exmine life satisfaction in relation to race, gender and re...

Ethical Dilemma and Medical Technology

It is undeniable that new technologies have increased the quality of life for many Americans faced with treatable disorders. But ...

Near Death Experiences and 3 Articles Reviewed

by "nonordinary" states of consciousness. Achterbergs research and experience with people in the midst of life-threatening of lif...

The Comedy Team of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello

In this paper consisting of eight pages this comedy duo's contributions to American humor is explored. There are four bibliograph...

Female Directors in American Cinema

This paper examines the impact of female directors in American cinema. The author discusses, Dorothy Arzner, Ida Lupino, Lois Web...

Analysis About U.S. Involvement in the Vietnam War and the Creation of Myths

American values were the primary motivation of the U.S. participation in the southeast Asia conflict. Author Richard Slotkin expl...

1973 Film Time Period Setting of American Graffiti

In five pages this paper examines how the 1950s are represented in the drive-in, 'hot rods,' and early rock and roll music feature...

Vampire Movies and How They Have Evolved

conversations -- yet as McNally & Florescu (1994) describe, it remains eminently readable even in an "age of novelettes and journa...

Comparing and Contrasting Patterns of Communication in Films Cousin, Cousine, and Cousins

In twelve pages the communication patterns exhibited in the French film Cousin, Cousine and its American counterpart Cousins are c...

Power, Sexuality, and Impotence in The Trial

abuse of this abstract hierarchy of power, which can so easily be turned against an innocent man. The propensity of human beings t...

Analysis of New Latin American Cinema

In six pages this research paper examines recent trends in New Latin American cinema. Seven sources are cited in the bibliography...

The 1957 Film '12 Angry Men'

a jury in the wake of racial stereotypes and roles. The defendant is an uneducated, teenaged Puerto Rican slum dweller. The "peer...

A Review of the Film, Amadeus

This paper reviews the film, Amadeus. The author addresses various thematic and social elements of this film version of Motzart's...

Analysis of Michael Ritchie's Film The Candidate

In ten pages this research paper examines the 1972 docudrama on American politics. Five sources are cited in the bibliography....

Robin Hood Prince of Thieves (Film Review)

This short, one page reaction paper to this film starring Kevin Costner provides an opinion of the writer. No sources aside from t...

Invasion of the Body Snatchers Science Fiction Film Review

In three pages this essay presents an analysis of Invasion of the Body Snatchers in a consideration of character development, cine...

Terminator Science Fiction Film Review

In three pages this essay presents a review and analysis of the science fiction film Terminator. There is no bibliography include...

Return of the Jedi Science Fiction Film Review

In three pages this paper examines how filmmaker techniques are applied to advancing the film's theme, development of plot, and to...

Night of the Living Dead Science Fiction Film Review

In three pages this essay presents an analysis of Night of the Living Dead in terms of the development of characters, camera angle...

A Review of the Film, The Last Emperor

This paper provides a brief synopsis of the film's plot and analyzes the issue of historical accuracy. This three page paper has n...

A Review of the Films, The Godfather, and Mi Familia

There, Nava utilizes the mysticism that stamped his previously acclaimed -2- film El Norte. Maria, determined to get ...

A Review of the Film, Seven Years in Tibet

book since Harrer did not include his Nazi past in his autobiography. Harrer is totally self-centered at the beginning of the mo...

A Review of the Film, Lone Star

This paper analyzes the John Sayles film, Lone Star. The author addresses issues of social class and race. This four page paper ...

A Review of the Film, Synthetic Pleasures

This paper analyzes Ira Lee's film, Synthetic Pleasures. The author criticizes Lee's lack of any clear, organizational plot or th...