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Food Commoditization and the Capitalist Exploitation of Culture

In a paper of nine pages, the writer looks at food markets and cultural exploitation by capitalist speculation. Historical and mod...

Samurais, 2 Books

This essay pertains to two texts that relate samurai culture, The Last Samurai by Mark Ravina and Bushido, the Way of the Samurai,...

Example of Nonverbal Communication

This research paper utilizes an excerpt from the sitcom Modern Family to describe several aspects of nonverbal communication. Affe...

'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...

A Summary of the Research of Contemporary Scientists

In a paper of fifteen pages, the writer looks at the research of modern scientists. Many fields are covered, with examples of ongo...

The Case for Plural Marriage

This paper argues that any and all forms of plural marriage should be accepted by modern society and recognized legally at all lev...

Reinsurance - An Overview

In a paper of five pages, the writer looks at reinsurance. Modern examples are given as well as a historical overview. Paper uses ...

Odysseus and Models of Heroism

In a paper of five pages, the writer looks at heroism. Odysseus is put forth as an example of both modern and classical ideals of ...

A Modern Fairy Tale, Edward Scissorhands

This essay presents the argument that "Edward Scissorhands," directed by Tim Burton, is a modern, gothic-tinged version of the fai...

Family Systems of China

In seven pages traditional and contemporary Chinese families are compared in terms of marriage customs, power according to gender,...

Culture of Contemporary Greece

In ten pages this research paper examines modern Greece's culture in a consideration of tradition, ritual, religion, language, eth...

Contemporary Patriarchy

In eleven pages this paper examines the modern patriarchy in a consideration of Somalia. Eight sources are cited in the bibliogra...

Post Apartheid Sociopolitical Changes in South Africa

In eight pages Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela is used in this examination of modern South Africa and the political and soc...

Economic Considerations in Management

An eight page assertion that economics iare a primary consideration in modern day corporate management. This paper contains sever...

Past Cultural Beliefs and the China of Today

to be protectionist and isolationist, but each finally conceded to allow the foreigners at least some presence within their border...

Analytical Reaction to a Visit to New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art

'Street Light' by Giacomo and 'Departure' by Max Beckmann are the focus of this analytical reaction paper on a visit to the Metrop...

Recent Developments and Trends in Architectural Criticism and Theory

In a paper consisting of eight pages the concept of 'modern' is defined and related to social theory with a consideration of works...

Austerism Philosophy and Adolf Loos' Art

In seven pages the modern austerism philosophy is applied to 4 sites designed by Adolf Loos. Five sources are cited in the biblio...

Functional Changes and Twentieth Century Architecture

This paper examines modern architecture and compares the changes in both form and function seen in the twentieth century compared ...

Modern Architecture, Art Nouveau, and Otto Wagner

In eight pages this paper examines Otto Wagner's role in the art nouveau movement of modern architecture. There are 5 sources cit...

Myths and Society

the first book of the Bible, of Noah and his ark. No scientist today would admit that a flood could ever have covered the whole E...

Modern Medicine and Reproductive Technology

In five pages this paper discusses modern medicine in a consideration of reproductive issues associated with surrogate motherhood,...

Picasso, Braque and Cubism

Cubism had an enormous influence on modern art and artists. This paper discusses the work of Picasso, Braque, Leger, Uecker, Ducha...

Thailand and Modernity

In five pages this paper examines the evolution of modernity in Thailand from the early modern era until today. Five sources are ...

A Biography on Charles Drew

This biography takes a look at this black doctor who lived during the 1900s. What Drew would contribute to modern medicine is incl...

Psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus

In seven pages this research paper considers the life and accomplishments of this modern psychologist. Six sources are cited in t...

Max Weber's Life and Contributions to Sociology

In fifteen pages this research paper discusses Max Weber's life, his contributions to sociology, and how his theories may be appli...

An Analysis of the Film, Sankosa, and The African-American Experience

This paper takes an Afro-Centric perspective in discussing the film, Sankosa, and its impact on modern-day African-Americans. Thi...

Socioenvironmental Responsibility and Physical Geography

In fourteen pages physical geography is defined and the global environmental changes due to social neglect is examined in a discus...

Modern Human Behavior and Theory of Classical Virtue

perceived as many as a disruptive social group, but for the members, there is no greater ethical or virtuous element than the dedi...