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The Day that My Father Left Home

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Our house in China was quite small and I will always remember how comfortable I felt in its tiny rooms.... The place was always full of clothing samples and pieces of material because my parents were in the clothing trade.... ... ... ... The place was always full of clothing samples and pieces of material because my parents were in the clothing trade....

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How People Accept Second Hand

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Name Instructor Class 15 November 2011 From Lazy Consumption to Active and Creative Production of Information and Knowledge People are too self-assured that the earth is round, when it may be flat or a different shape.... Alan Lightman suggests this self-assurance in his essay, Is the Earth Round or Flat?...

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This is Our All-American Youth

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The author of this admission essay provides a reader with a comparitive study on the topic of This is Our All-American Youth, that is a theme of the difficult passage or transition into adulthood from the works of Kenneth Lonergan and Michael Dickman.... ... ... ... The theme of the difficult passage or transition into adulthood is very vivid in the works of Kenneth Lonergan and Michael Dickman, which are titled ‘This is Our Youth' and ‘All-American Youth'....

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The Death Penalty : Wrongful Execution

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Name Instructor Course Date Outline Overview The paper focuses n the death penalty as a capital punishment.... It reflects personal convictions about the punishment, while acknowledges the views of those in support of it.... At the introduction, the paper states the reasons for my opposition, and introduces the whole paper....

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Journalism Portfolio

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Student's Name & Course Number: Journalism Portfolio (http://www.... heleader.... om.... u/) 10 September 2011 (word count – 1,357) Introduction Journalism plays a big part in the shaping of public opinion and as such should carry a lot of weight or truth in it.... Unfortunately, most of the news today do not reflect such highly esteemed objective and newspapers are more geared towards producing profits for its owners....

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Streams in Medicine: Methodologies And Techniques

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An essay "Streams in Medicine: Methodologies And Techniques" claims that this must be read together with the fact that the factors relating to health and medical conditions of the population of a particular country are important determinants of the development index of that nation.... .... ... ... Medical research has advanced incredibly in all streams of medical interventions....

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Language in Copley's Gibraltar

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Name Instructor Class 24 November 2011 “Language” in Copley's Gibraltar The Siege and Relief of Gibraltar, 14th September 1782, c.... 783 “Language” in the art world refers to the “visual language” (Rumold 77), while in communication, “language” is composed of arbitrary symbols and their combinations that can be used to express ideas and feelings, such as through words, facial expressions, and gestures....

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The Child Left Behind

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21 November 2011.... The Child Left Behind The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act has brought a revolution in the American education system.... According to this Act, “by 2005, every state must give an annual math test and reading test to all students in grades 3-8” (Johnson and Johnson ix).... ...

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Harry Mulischs The Assault

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The paper 'Harry Mulisch's The Assault' seeks to evaluate a masterful piece of creative work of this outstanding and famous writer.... It is interesting not only to follow the realistic events described in the novel but also to focus on the main characters of the book.... ... ... ... The writing manner of the author is worth-discussing and worth-studying....

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Fantasy Literature and Cultural Traditions

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This research paper 'Fantasy Literature and Cultural Traditions' examines poems 'Beowulf', and 'The Odyssey' (both epic poems), and The Hobbit, a novel by Tolkien.... All the works are from different cultural tradition and belong to totally different genres.... ... ... ... The author claims that one of the features they have in common is that the settings in both are usually more than what the normal minds of mortal can comprehend....

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The Treatment Of Men During Slavery

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Marysue Andreozzi The Treatment Of Men During Slavery Slavery is an ancient institution that has existed in different societies at various times.... It depicts a situation in which a person has the ownership of somebody else, contrary to the natural order.... Slavery has always represented the aristocratic/hierarchical social structure with slaves at the bottom....

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Abortion and Nurse's Conscientious Objection

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Two Roman Catholic nurses recently won the right not to work in an abortion clinic, which is not new considering the right of conscientious objection to abortion on religious or ethical grounds, was written in an act of 1967.... ... ... ... Legality of Abortion: Nurse's Ethics and Conscientious Objection The dilemma of abortion is faced by the society for so many years and is still in prevalence but what we can do is discuss the factors surrounding the argument, so when the person such as a nurse is faced with the dilemma he or she can make a conscious, educated, thoughtful decision....

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Why are social media good for the alcohol industry

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One of the most pressing and interesting aspects of modern culture is the explosion of social media and how this effects people, particularly the youth generation who are the biggest users of social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter (Rideout et al, 2010).... ... ... ... Why are social media good for the alcohol industry?...

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Changing the Channel - A Solution for Television Violence

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Changing the Channel – A Solution for Television Violence?... Violence, blood, aggression, conflict and guns are all increasing as themes within television programming (Anderson et al.... 2003).... They are used as methods of drawing the attention of viewers, but at what cost?... ... ... ... What effect does this violence have in real life?...

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Elucidation and Verification of the Brain In a Vat Philosophy: Are We Or Are We Not

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Over a long period of philosophy and argument's evaluation, the illustration of the global or Cartesian theory has been referred to by the ‘Brain in a Vat' theory and/or experimented to be a brain being put in a vat and attached to wires by a program.... ... ... ... Over a long period of philosophy and argument's evaluation, the illustration of the global or Cartesian theory has been referred to by the ‘Brain in a Vat' theory and/or experimented to be a brain being put in a vat and attached to wires by a program....

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Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm Shows

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In this piece "Types of Categories of Jokes", a joke will be chosen which fits into one of the categories as described in Jim Holt's book about the history of jokes, and it will be explained why the joke was chosen—in addition to describing what is the point of humor.... ... ... ... There are several types of categories of jokes....

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Intermed Statistics for Business

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Statistics Customer Inserts His/Her Name Customer Inserts Grade Course Customer Inserts 5th June, 2012 Introduction The success of a business depends on several factors such as planning and strategy employed in the process of undertaking business.... ... ... ... These factors are important in the process of undertaking successful businesses....

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How Can Prejudice Create a Split Label Market

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How Can Prejudice Create A Split Labour Market?... Equality has been proposed as one of the indicators of the free or developed world.... However, the world is still miles away from achieving the status of equality.... Race, social class, and genders have been some of the factor that contributes prejudice in the labour market....

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History of Tests & Measurements

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History of tests and measurements Name Institutional affiliation Tutor Date History of tests and measurements 1.... .... Introduction Tests are the basis in which accuracy, abilities and exactness are measured.... In the field of psychology for example, analysts argue that it is impossible to attain certainty and accuracy of various fields, unless measurements and tests of various difficulties are devised....

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Different Approaches in Critical Psychology

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Recent times have realized an increased reliance on critical theories by psychologists to establish perspectives on psychology.... This latest approaches to psychology criticize the mainstream psychology and attempts to use improved understanding on psychological issues to cause social changes, and to prevent and treat psychopathology (Hepburn, 2003)....

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Understanding of happiness

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Daniel Gilbert a professor of psychology at Harvard University is a renowned and influential social psychologist and has contributed immensely in the topic of happiness through vigorous research in happiness and the factors that might be attributed to happiness currently and to the future.... ... ...

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Existentialism and Art

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Existentialism & Art (Add (Add (Add Date) Existentialism & Art Introduction Admittedly, a suitable definition of art is a matter of discussion for quite some time now.... Scholars have propounded a large number of definitions for art but none could prove all inclusive in nature.... ... ... ... While some considered it as a way of imitation, some others considered it as a form of communication....

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The Case for Year-Round Schooling

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The Case for Year-Round Schooling Year-round schooling is the use of a schedule that eliminates the long summer break.... Year round schooling does not mean attending classes all fifty-two weeks of the year.... Instead, the summer break is replaced with shorter, more frequent breaks; students attending a school using a year-round schedule attend the same number of days as a traditional student (National Association for Year-Round Education)....

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Joseph Andrews by Henry Fielding

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The final book of Henry Fielding's literary masterpiece, Joseph Andrews, draws the various scattered thematic strands of the novel together and resolves the numerous plot conflicts.... Most significantly, Book IV, Chapter XVI rewards those who have proven to possess genuine virtue, as opposed to the false variety....

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Theology of Worship: The Judeo-Christian Tradition

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This essay describes the aspects and traditions of contemporary religions – Judaism and Christianity, while there are similarities and differences between them, each have their own qualities and factors, which define them; and these, must first be known and addressed.... ... ... ... The paper discusses the matter of the Judeo-Christian tradition in regards to Britain....

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Fresias Deconstruction of American History

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Fresia's thesis challenges the very preambles of American constitution as it denounces the traditional idea of "we the people".... He tries to deconstruct the so-called ideals of the framers of the American Constitution and tries to prove that their ideas and principles are basically misrepresentative and are circumlocated versions of personal selfish interests....

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Impact of Stress on Nursing

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The stress is an experience is common in all human beings belonging to different age groups and in varying degrees.... Several studies have proven this point and have suggested several remedial factors (Holmes and Rahe, 1967; Selye, 1976; Lazarus and Folkman, 1984; Motzer and Hertig, 2004; Power, 2004; Keil, 2004)....

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Environmental chemical threat

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There are a number of chemical threats in the environment that pose a health risk to the general population.... In accordance measures are usually taken by organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration who caution the public on potential risks and possible solutions.... ... ... ... Methylmercury is a chemical compound that contains mercury and is regarded as poisonous....

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Hegelian Idealism

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This short essay will begin with an outline of Hegelian Idealism, existentialism and phenomenology respectively.... In the outlines of existentialism and phenomenology some challenges to Hegel will be touched on.... Finally, in a brief conclusion it will be argued that the key aspects of the apparent conflict between Hegel and existential/phenomenological thinkers can be overcome not so-much by Hegelian synthesis but by accepting two tracks the Hegelian collectivist track and the existential and phenomenological individualist track both as acceptable worldviews. ...

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Charles Dickenss Our Mutual Friend

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The depiction of education in Our Mutual Friend might be a criticism of the bourgeois idea.... Discuss, addressing the following points: a) was the working class being given a chance through education b) what if Dickens is suggesting education is a false hope, being preferred by a hypocritical society c) how is Bradley Headstone drawn Is he portrayed with great imaginative sympathy ...

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US foreign policy towards Saddam Husseins

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One of the most controversial subjects in the world politics is the invasion of Iraq by United States.... The invasion has resulted in considerable losses to both the countries and in fact has resulted in almost complete destruction of Iraq.... .... ... ... This is necessary to understand the genuineness of the policies of United States....

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Reflexivity in relation to anthropologicalethnographic filmmaking

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Emphasizing reflexivity in an anthropological/ethnographical filmmaking is about creating a shared space between the researcher and the researched (Cataln, 2).... It chooses to show the participation that goes into filmmaking and the production of knowledge through informant's information.... ... ...

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Classroom Observation

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An essay "Classroom Observation" reports that these observations lead me to realize that while all children may go through the same stages, they are visible to very different extents.... For most of the children, several different theories could be applied to their behaviors.... ... ... ... For this essay, I observed a third-grade classroom of nine children at Theills Elementary School on May 2, 2006....

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A Comparative Analysis of Natural Inclinations

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The nature or the essence of the human being is an age-old question.... his is a fundamental inquiry and there are many points of view.... Some philosophers, such as Mill, believe that human beings are born without natural inclinations.... ... ... ... The nature or the essence of the human being is an age-old question....

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Hispanic Population in the United States

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The word "Hispanic" normally refers to a person who speaks Spanish.... This word is used to refer to Spain and its history and culture.... According to the U.... .... Census Bureau, the Hispanic population in the United States has grown so enormously that the population which was 9.... million in the year 1970 became 35....

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Gender and Communication

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In the modern world of socially and culturally high men and women, there is no other question that earned more public attention and debate than the question concerning gender equality.... The cause of woman has been the prime motive of every civilized society ever from the beginning of feminist thought and every modern society gives ample reference to the need for equal rights of women along with men....

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Reflective Practice In Education

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The author of the essay discusses the pros and cons of three reflective writing models, i.... .... Gibbs (1998), David Kolb, and Jenny Moon, highlighting why Gibbs is the most appropriate model for students studying NVQ at levels 2and3 in Health and Social Care.... ... ... Reflective Practice can be understood in theoretical terms as deriving from the work of Donald Schon, an educational theorist - 'reflection in action', and has developed through what is now usually termed the experiential learning process as described and represented diagrammatically by David Kolb which will be further elaborated in the later part Discuss the pros and cons of three reflective writing models, i....

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Oliver Sacks-Anthropologist on Mars(topic cont. below)

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The philosopher Plato viewed empirical evidence as untrustworthy and misleading; he felt that only through pure a priori thought could people find pure truth.... While modern day thinkers might dismiss Plato's ideas of an absolute truth that existed somewhere in the universe,.... ... ... In Oliver Sacks book An Anthropologist on Mars, the author writes about cases of people with what is typically considered “abnormal” perceptions of reality....

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Theories of Iser and Barthes

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The paper "Theories of Iser and Barthes" tells us about a literary work.... As a reader begins the reading process, the sentences that make up a work not only inform the reader of the literary movement but produce certain expectations within the mind of the reader.... ... ... ... According to Roland Barthes, all narratives share structural features that each narrative weaves together in different ways....

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Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister

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In the essay 'Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister,' the author analyzes the poem by Robert Browning, written in 1842.... It is at first reading an extremely complex poem, with seemingly confused outbursts of various emotions, mainly deep-rooted hatred.... ... ... ... The author states that Browning uses nine stanzas of eight lines, each serving a specific function, as well as providing a rich variety of images, comparisons, and intonations....

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Compare and Contrast Two Books

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“I will work harder,” vowed Jurgis, the main character of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle, when the problems in his life seemed overwhelming and insurmountable.... (Sinclair, p.... 17) His pledge appears to be the continuing mantra of the meat packing industry in the United States.... ... ... However, for the American meat packers, it is not a pledge made under the duress of solving insurmountable problems, but rather an oath to profitability in a rapidly changing and unstable world economy....

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The Act of Diminishing Returns

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The paper "The Act of Diminishing Returns" underlines that both the Law of Diminishing Returns and the idea of the economies of scale are important concepts for economists since they give some guidelines on how a firm can be competitive with others.... .... ... ... While this law may be simple enough in its statement, the theory behind the law is quite complex due to its application to the idea of economies of scale....

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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This essay stresses that one of the greatest composers that ever lived was Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Gottlieb Mozart.... He was an intellectual and a genius not only in his era but his charisma is carried on even to the present generations who have been inspired by his works.... .... ... ... According to the paper Mozart worked primarily in the following genres such as Chamber music, Symphonies, Operas, Oratorios, liturgical compositions and Concertos that identified him not only as an affectionate person....

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Relationship between an Older Brother and Sister

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This essay would discuss the role complex and role conflict in the growing relationship between an older brother and his sister.... Studies suggest that the first-born child tends to be authoritative and lead the activity of the later-borns.... The first-born is mostly hostile towards the younger sister....

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Effects Of Media On The UAE

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Media has in one way or the other changed the lives of millions around the globe and the UAE is no exception.... The writer of this essay aims to analyze the effects Of Media On The UAE which has now become a head station of media companies around the globe.... ... ... ... Media refers to the various means of communication available....

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What is the best way to educate American children

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A tremendous emphasis given to the question itself reflects the consequences of a well- and likewise poorly educated citizenry.... Plato.... ... ... In America, the choice is in large part one an individual, or his or her parents, must make to serve the interests of the parties The individualism in this response makes it clear that there is no one right answer to the question and that choice is a necessary component to any functional system of education....

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Exploring the Causes of the Post-World War II Arms Race

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"Exploring the Causes of the Post-World War II Arms Race" paper assesses two distinct approaches for explicating this subject: one is theoretical and the other historical.... This paper considers every theoretical perspective of international relations.... ... ... ... Of course, there were further complications on either side....

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The Body In American Popular Culture

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The essay "The Body In American Popular Culture" synthesizes together four journal articles on the significance of the body in American popular culture.... It investigates the relationship between body, self-image, identity, American culture and national identity.... ... ... ... From contemporary research on American culture, it is evident that there is increasing concern among men towards improving their physical appearance by focusing on the body and the concept of masculinity....

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The Effects of Environmental Hazards on Prenatal Development

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A particular stage of development fails to take place normally, especially the critical period when cells multiply and enlarge to form organs.... Prenatal development is.... ... ... For example, exposure to chemicals, radioactive material, and drugs among other hazardous conditions may lead to failure in development of some body parts, stunted growth in babies as well as poor cognitive development....

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Vietnam and the Antiwar Movement

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The presentation of Bloom and Brienes' focus on the antiwar movement was, in the researcher's opinion, very well presented.... The paper"Vietnam and the Antiwar Movement" focuses on the many different groups that made up the anti-war movement.... ... ... The antiwar movement during the Vietnam War is probably one of the most remembered instances in the last 100 years, along with the Civil Rights movement....

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