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Human Nature as Perceived by Plato

In five pages this paper examines Plato's views on human nature as they are presented in The Republic with the 'Good City,' societ...

Archaeology and the Polis of Ancient Greece

number of other gods who were chosen by each respective community depending upon their preference. "The mountains, which served ...

Israelite Religion and Jerusalem's Role

This paper explores the holy connotation of the ancient Israeli city of Jerusalem in a consideration of its role in the religion o...

1999 Mayor's Race in Philadelphia

killing this tax, Bochetto would deny Philadelphia its largest source of revenue, which is a fact that is well known to the busine...

The Similarities in Thinking of Bonhoeffer, Luther, and Augustine

In a paper consisting of six pages the writer argues that despite living in different times these men's concepts and thoughts were...

Dahl/A Classic Study

equality that are assumed to be the bedrock of the American political system. However, the empirical premises examine the reality ...

Medieval Literature's Portrayal of Honor and Dishonor

In seven pages this paper examines how Medieval literature thematically portrayed honor and dishonor in a comparative analysiis of...

Real Estate Investment Company Employment

In thirty five pages and 2 parts this paper discusses real estate investment company operations, principles of management, and New...

The Pyramid at Chichen Itza, A Mighty Climb

view and in terms of sensing the history of a people. It is not the climb, but the place and the history that seems to truly draw ...

Problems of Waste Disposal in the Greater Toronto Area

but ultimately with no success. All investigation between 1980 and when the Keele Valley Landfill closed in 2002 had been directe...

World History Questions

In twenty four pages several questions pertaining to world history are answered and include Catal Huyuk and Jericho Neolithic citi...

'Master and Man' Short Story by Leo Tolstoy

In five pages this paper discusses how the author's beliefs regarding death and Christianity are expressed in this short story by ...

Arthur C. Clarke and Metaphysics

In nine pages this paper examines how metaphysics is represented in Arthur C. Clarke's science fiction novels such as Rendezvous w...

Literature and Altered Reality States

In a paper consisting of five pages connections are established between Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote and Paul Auster's City of...

Society's Treatment of Women in Literature in an Analysis of Female Characters Daisy, Harriet, and Lucie

This essay consists of eleven pages and examines society's treatment of women in the female characterizations featured in the lite...

Multicultural Writing and Exile

In seven pages th is paper discusses how exile is thematically developed in such multicultural writings as Goodbyes by Pablo Nerud...

Neorealism of Italian Director Roberto Rossellini

In eight pages this paper discusses the post Second World War neorealist cinema that was characterized by Roberto Rossellini in su...

Three Fictitious Modern Dance Troupes

In five pages this paper creates three modern dance companies each based in New York City and incorporating influences of Merce Cu...

Plato and Hegel Comparisons and Contrasts

In six pages the arguments of city vs. state, the individual, and soul and spirit that are raised in Hegel's Introduction to the P...

The Controversy over the Green Line Subway in Boston

The writer explores the economic and social aspects of continuing to operate the Green Line Subway in Boston, one of the oldest in...

Port Jacksonville, Florida and Competitive Problems

In five pages Port Jacksonville is discussed in terms of the 1990s' problems it faced resulting from state and city increased comp...

Overview of the Camden, New Jersey Plan

In seven pages this paper discusses how the inadequate housing situation can be addressed in Camden, NJ through changes in its cit...

Contemporary Urban Problems of Miami

In five pages this research paper examines the socioeconomic and political problems that plague the urban city of Miami. Eight so...

NYC and Paris Movement Patterns

In four pages this paper discusses ethnic, economic, political, and cultural movement patterns as they pertain to New York City an...

Feudal System Erosion as a Result of the Eleventh Century's Urban Revolution

the peasants other than to work at the discretion of their lords and "masters." (Bennett) During the 11th century (1066), the ...

The Urban Order by John Reddie Short

city. Not surprisingly, the first section of the book, which deals with city and its economy as well as the greater economy...

Hate Based Expression U.S. Supreme Court Legal Brief

In eight pages this paper discusses whether or not expression that is hate based can be legally prohibited as it relates to the 19...

Revitalization Efforts and the Central Business District

In five pages this paper discusses cities of the Midwest and central business district's revitalization efforts with the Paducah, ...

Goa and Batavia Portuguese and Dutch Colonial Capitals

In seven pages this paper examines imperialism and trade issues as they relate to the capital cities of Batavia and Goa. Six sour...

New York's Orange County and Social Services

In four pages this paper compares the city of Newburgh and Orange County to New York State in terms of social services programs an...