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Essays 1981 - 2010

The Age of Paradox and Capitalism

Charles Handy's book on paradoxes is explored. The focus of this investigation is on how capitalism is interpreted. How society is...

An Analysis of Pinter's Play, The Dumb Waiter

This paper examines the importance of the play's final scene as it pertains to human nature, society, and providing a conclusion t...

American Tragedy of School Violence

In five pages this paper discusses the U.S. growing problem of school violence, which is an unfortunate byproduct of American soci...

Second World War and Women's Status

In three pages this research paper discusses the impact of the Second World War and its aftermath upon women's status in the workp...

Romans as Doers and Greeks as Thinkers

In four pages this paper examines how Greek thought propelled Roman action in a consideration of the influences of Greek art and p...

Confucianism Critique of Max Weber

In thirteen pages this paper examines how the German sociologist criticized Confucianism in such works as The Protestant Ethic and...

Women in Castro's Cuba

percentage of women possess the knowledge and ability to support themselves in high ranking careers; however, the patriarchal soci...

Case of Everson v. Board of Education

In six pages this 1947 case and its impact upon society are examined. Five sources are cited in the bibliography....

Social Structure and Personal Ethics

aids in the survival of that society. However, from a moral standpoint, societies have frequently endorsed institutions and behavi...

The Wheelwright's Shop by George Sturt

In six pages this paper discusses how Sturt's text presents the English preindustrial and early industrial society in the lifestyl...

Corporations and Their Role

In five pages this paper examines how the role of corporations is perceived by society, employees, and stockholders with differenc...

'Helping Profession' of Psychotherapy

In five pages this report discusses how psychotherapy assists society in terms of life quality enhancement, medical service usage ...

US and the Industrial Revolution

In six pages this paper discusses the US and how the Industrial Revolution impacted economics and society. Four sources are cited...

American Cinema, Historical and Education Ideology

In seven pages historical comparisons are made between the ways in which education is depicted in such films as Stand and Deliver,...

Social Revolt, Conformity, and the 'Self Reliance' of Ralph Waldo Emerson

In four pages this paper discusses society and the concepts of revolt and conformity within the context of the famous essay by Ral...

A Nervous Splendor Vienna 1888/1889 by Frederic Morton

of the work, the principal figure is Rudolf, the crown prince?progressive minded, brilliant, personable?he represented the empires...

The Impact of World War I on the Middle East

This 6 page paper explores the impact of the First World War on society in general and particularly on the Middle East. The writer...

Analyzing Tennyson's Poetry

The ways in which Tennyson's poems 'The Palace of Art' and 'The Poet' express the poet's attitudes regarding politics, morality, a...

Should One Support the Other in a Society of Absolute Affluence and Absolute Poverty?

In five pages the writer argues that people of absolute affluence should support those members of society languishing in absolute ...

Capitalism Perspectives of Samuel Smiles, Karl Marx, and Adam Smith

it was labor, the effort put into something by the worker, and not the land or the money itself that was the source and the final ...

Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry and Its Life Parallels

In nine pages this paper analyzes the life parallels between the society of the 1950s and as the play reflected the life of playwr...

Comparative Philosophical Views of John Locke and Plato

to Locke. Locke was able to succinctly describe and honor the Enlightenment in his belief in the middle class and its right to fre...

The Importance of Critical Thinking

The importance of critical thinking in modern society cannot be overestimated. This paper discusses critical thinking, what it is ...

How the Times Change America's Political Identity

In ten pages this paper reviews U.S. political changes since the 1930s and the transition for supporting the less fortunate member...

The Intellectually Lazy United States

that achievement in these areas doesnt boost the salary of young Americans at all (Cutler 12). Even within professions, knowledg...

Ethnic and Racial Barriers

In five pages this paper discusses U.S. society in a consideration of ethnic and racial boundaries. Four sources are cited in the...

Overview of Militia Groups

In fifteen pages this paper examines militia groups in a consideration of how they are perceived by society and how these percepti...

Ludwig von Beethoven and His Influence

society normally associates with music (Bowen 9). While Bowen admits that this hypothesis may appear to be overstated, he points...

Marrone and His Vision of Dying Dying

Death and dying are a major concern in American society today. Robert Marrone addressed the various issues in Death, Mourning, and...

Blaming Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

his sons the skills and awareness to become the men they could have become. But can that be blamed on a man who did not have the...