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"Joan of Arc, Her Story", 2008.
A review of "Joan of Arc, Her Story" by Regine Pernoud and Marie-Vbronique Clin.
902 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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The paper discusses how Joan of Arc has been made a canonized Catholic saint, portrayed by writers as a victim of persecution, been hailed a feminist military leader, and even diagnosed posthumously as a schizophrenic. The paper explains that the authors of "Joan of Arc, Her Story" strive to provide a lay reader with access to the documents that show Joan as she was, allowing history and the reader's imagination to judge her legacy. The paper describes the three sections of which the book is comprised.
From the Paper
"The young French girl Joan of Arc only lived to see her 19th birthday. She did not even attain the age of adulthood by the modest standards of her own era. Yet Joan's brief life has spawned many historical and literary interpretations, often reaching far beyond the touchingly simple facts known about her actual existence. Joan has been made a canonized Catholic saint, portrayed by writers as a victim of persecution by one of the earliest known political witch hunts, been hailed a feminist military leader, and even diagnosed posthumously as a schizophrenic. In Joan of Arc, Her Story by Regine Pernoud and co-author Marie-Vbronique Clin, the authors attempt to let Joan speak for herself in the extant historical documents of the period."
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Women Executives, 2008.
This paper explores why there are so few women in senior executive positions in corporate America.
783 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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The paper examines research that identifies several barriers that prevent or greatly minimize the likelihood that women can become corporate executives. The paper discusses the barriers of gender discrimination and the difficulty of women attaining a balance between work and family.
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Introduction
Women Executives
Summary
From the Paper
"The article asserts that there are several barriers associated with women becoming executives. Chief amongst these obstacles is the discrimination that women face that is both intentional and unintentional (Nelson & Levesque, 2007). The intentional discrimination takes place when women are stereotyped and placed in positions that will not lead to executive management over the long term. The authors explain that gender stereotypes often have an affect upon the manner in which female employees are evaluated as it relates to such characteristics as competence and leadership skills (Nelson & Levesque, 2007)."
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Free Trade, 2008.
This paper discusses the effects of free trade on the economies of developing nations and small communities.
1,111 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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The paper discusses how free trade tends to benefit those who are already wealthy and in many cases threatens to increase income disparity in developing and wealthy countries. The paper notes benefits of free trade but discusses how workers lose in the short run by the reduced dependence on local economies, the shifting labor pools to large multinational corporations and the low wage rate paid to workers in developing nations. The paper concludes that free trade and the global market economy can benefit individuals, their communities and whole regions of the world if there is a more ethical environment where small business growth and development is encouraged and the plight of women is improved.
From the Paper
"Free trade impacts every level of the global economy and has a particularly strong impact on the economies of developing nations and small communities. However, the wealthiest nations in the world stand to gain as much if not more so than their poorer counterparts. Wealthy nations control vast amounts of wealth, political power, and natural resources. The G8's clout ensures that free trade is not an egalitarian or just global economic system. If it were, small independent businesses and entrepreneurs around the world would have greater access to foreign markets and foreign direct investment. As it stands, free trade benefits mainly those corporations that already control a substantial portion of the global market. Moreover, larger corporations can take advantage of international and regional free trade agreements in ways smaller firms cannot: through the mobilization of people, goods and services."
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Prenatal Nutrition, 2008.
An exploration of recent research on the effects and importance of prenatal nutrition.
1,351 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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The paper examines studies and reports on the importance of nutrition on the fetus and on the later development of the child and adult. The paper specifically discusses the need for folic acid, linoleic and omega 3 fatty acids, choline and zinc. The paper notes that there has been an increase of community and social awareness of the importance of nutrition and the problems that result from certain prenatal dietary deficiencies.
Outline:
Introduction
Specific Areas of Nutritional Concern
Nutritional Requirements and Responses to the Problem
Conclusion
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"These findings have been supported and verified by many other studies and reports on the subject. For example, a recent study notes that there have been calls in the profession to make nutrition a distinct pediatric discipline. This is due to the fact that, "There is growing evidence that good nutritional care influences clinical outcomes and that optimal nutrition affects long term health and development. (Van Ripper, C. 2005)
"The importance of nutrition on the development of the baby is also underlined by the knowledge that the essential differentiation of tissues and the formation of organs take place in the first trimester of pregnancy. It follows therefore that,"... providing the growing fetus with the best nutrition possible is essential. Unlike a newborn, who can cry when he or she is hungry, the fetus has to hope that plenty of nutrients will make their way through the placenta" (Dolby V., 1998)"
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The Secret Harboring of Fugitives, 2008.
This paper discusses the secret harboring of fugitives and knowledge while comparing Susan Glaspell's work "A Jury of Her Peers" and Joseph Conrad's "The Secret Sharer".
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that both Joseph Conrad's "The Secret Sharer" and Susan Glaspell's "A Jury of Her Peers," depict law-abiding individuals who gradually come to identify with people who have violated the law. The writer looks at both works in order to examine this issue. The writer maintains that as a result of their identification with these individuals who have allegedly transgressed, the married women of Glaspell's tale and Conrad's nameless sea captain gain a new sense of identity. The writer concludes that the changes undergone by the characters in both works are both external and internal, and both are life-long changes, although the changes that take place in the Glaspell story may have greater external consequences.
From the Paper
"Like "A Jury of Her Peers," Joseph Conrad's short story "The Secret Sharer" is also told in retrospect. The narrator is a sea captain who finds a man named Leggatt, drowning in the water, who seems to be his 'double,' much like the women of Glaspell's story perceive Mrs. Wright to be their double, or a physical mirror of their personal pain. Leggatt is also condemned as a murderer like Mrs. Wright, but rather than reject the fugitive, Conrad's narrator gives him a place to stay. The image of the law arises, but like the woman, the captain has already experienced a kind of internal, moral shift. Like the woman the captain cannot bear to morally condemn the murderer, or reveal the fact that Leggatt is on his ship when the authorities arrive. Captain Archbold wants to act according to the law, like the men of the Glaspell tale, but Leggatt's protective captain pretends the ship is empty and points out that Leggatt's actions helped save the ship during a storm."
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"Pride and Prejudice", 2008.
A critical review of the background and theme of the novel "Pride and Prejudice' by the 19th century English novelist, Jane Austen.
1,907 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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The paper discusses Jane Austen's work, "Pride and Prejudice" and states that its plot reflects the influences of Austen's own life and of the society to which she belonged. The paper notes that the ultimate quality of the novel comes however not from its realism but from the way in which she manages to portray the inward lives of the characters in the outward, social context. The paper discusses how Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" weaves into its structure the social and the psychological at the same time, focusing on the way in which society influences the evolution of the characters. The paper highlights that the main themes debated by the novel are love, marriage and thr status of women in England at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
From the Paper
"Next, one of the most significant themes in Austen's novel is marriage, again in a social context. Mrs. Bennet's obsession with marriage as a social contract is effectively used in the novel, through many reverberations, to convey the general mood of the age. In fact, the famous first sentence of the novel ironically compresses this message: "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." Sarcastically, Austen draws attention to the way in which a social arrangement was considered as crucial as a 'universal truth'. In this respect, it can be contended therefore that the fault for the infelicitous marriages belonged to the social system itself, in which property and social standing were invariably considered as the most respected attributes of a person."
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Domestic Violence, 2008.
An examination and historical look at domestic violence.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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The author of the paper contends that domestic violence has been overlooked by the police and the courts for many years. The writer discusses various types of domestic violence and the tools developed to deal with them. The writer contends that the majority of domestic violence offenders are male. He further contends that this is due to society being a male dominated one where laws were made to favor the male. The author then continues and discusses means taken to curb domestic violence and to deal with offenders.
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"As for the physical discipline of children issue, it fits right into the history of domestic violence. Historically, parents have been the most responsible for their children and their children's behavior. I believe that a swat or two does not hurt a child, like one response, my parents spanked me, and I don't think I'm emotionally distraught over it. I'm not talking about beating, or even hitting, but a swat on the butt occasionally is necessary to keep at least some children in line. Anything more is physical abuse, and uncalled for. I believe parents should retain the right to punish their child this way, and that the court systems have gone too far in some cases. I don't think that outlawing spanking is a good idea; I think it is too much government where it does not need to be."
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'Chronicle of a Death Foretold', 2008.
This paper studies the interesting and dark story of Latin American culture and society, 'Chronicle of a Death Foretold' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
2,104 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the novel "Chronicle of a Death Foretold" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Specifically, the writer discusses the concept of honor in the novel and the symbolism that Garcia Marquez presents in the novel. The writer notes that written in 1981, this dark and symbolic novel gives the reader a glimpse into Latin American culture and society, and indicates that death can be the defining moment in a town, as well as the end to a person's life. The writer discusses that honor is one of the key themes in this novel, and notes that it drives the brothers to avenge their sister, even when it seems like she may have accused the wrong man.
From the Paper
"In this book, he tells the story, twenty-seven years later, of a girl who turns out not to be a virgin on her wedding night. Because she has lost her honor, her two brothers go out to find the man responsible, so they can make him pay for taking their sister's honor. One of the most interesting things about the novel is the fact that just about everyone in the town knows what the brothers are going to do, but no one warns the victim, Santiago Nasar. Later, there is speculation that Nasar may not have really been the one to take Angela Vicario's honor, and that he was murdered without cause.
"Angela's groom returns her to her family to save his own honor, and the beginning of the story actually occurs 27 years after Nasar's death, then moves in a dreamlike quality from one of the residents' remembrance of the murder to another."
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Marketing to Older Women, 2008.
This paper considers the potential of marketing to older women.
884 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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The paper discusses the potential of older women posing an ideal marketing segment for retailers in the travel, toy, pet, fashion, Internet and banking industries. The paper points out that older women often spend their savings and have more leisure time than working adults and so marketers who make the 'first move' and specifically target women of this generation can experience a potential windfall.
From the Paper
"Women live longer than men (Cromie, 1998). Sorry guys, but it is a statistical fact. Some researchers have attributed this statistic to the greater stress the previous generation of men subjected themselves to in the workplace, other theorists believe it is because older women have more social connections and take better care of their health. Regardless, older women represent a major marketing segment that has been ignored by retailers. Our culture for too long has blindly regarded women over the age of 50 merely as 'little old ladies,' as grandmothers rather than as individuals seeking to maximize their increasingly long lifespan. However, this untapped demographic has tremendous potential as a marketing segment for retailers in a variety of industries."
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