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6 pages in length. Alexis de Tocqueville analyzed the pitfalls of individualism when he wrote Democracy in America, while Edmund Burke, in Reflections of the French Revolution, condemned diversity, nonconformity and individualism. Jean Jacques Rousseau critiqued community value within the literary boundaries of his Basic Political Writings. Is there such a thing as too much individualism? Does a community have rights? Do the rights of the individual outweigh those of the community? Clearly, the notion of political ideology delves much deeper within the very essence of society than many people realize. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. The primary difference between Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club" and Alexis de Tocqueville's "Democracy in America" is that they were written generations apart; other than that fact, however, each author effectively addresses the human ills associated with seeking emotional contentment and economic satisfaction. Found within these two books are specific portions dedicated to this particular aspect of humanity; for Tan, it is "Two Kinds," while for Tocqueville it is "Equality and Materialism." Delving deep into the recesses of Tan and Tocqueville's social conscious, one readily finds that while each author portrays many of the same idiosyncrasies that exist in both past and contemporary societies, they arrive from completely divergent origins. No additional sources cited.

A six page paper which looks at the involvement of the Spanish historian and theologian Bartolome de las Casas in the Spanish colonisation of the Americas. The writer described las Casas’ background and the way in which firstly acquiesced in the colonists’ management of the new settlements, but later criticised the Spanish authorities’ rule and took up the fight for the rights of the native Indian population. The way in which his best-known work, The Devastation of the Indies, could be construed either as an accurate representation of atrocities or as anti-Spanish propaganda is also considered. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which analyzes the short story "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant. Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.

A fifteen page paper which looks at the life and works of Toulouse-Lautrec, describing his involvement with the fin-de-siecle society of Montmartre in Paris, the innovatory style and technique of his impressionism and his poster art, and the way in which he influenced twentieth-century art movements. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

10 pages. Describes the famous book and the fantasy vs. realism of Don Quixote. Includes information about Miguel de Cervantes, the author, as well. Cervantes wrote many poems and plays. Most of these have not survived and he could not support himself by writing. Cervantes took a job as a tax collector but was imprisoned and later arrested for his tax-collecting activities. It was during imprisonment that Cervantes conceived an idea for a story about a man who thinks he is a knight who went out to seek adventure. This is an exceptional paper on the book and the man who wrote it. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

15 pages in length. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) started on January 1, 1994. On this day the people of Chiapas Mexico had planned to celebrate its beginning. When they awoke that morning, however, "two thousand indigenous guerrillas had taken over four major county seats, including the colonial capital of San Cristobal de las Casas. Why did this happen and what did NAFTA have to do with it? This paper is an in-depth look at those questions. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page overview of the work of this author. Reveals that Moltmann in effect rescues the eschatological perspectives of the Scriptures. He consequently provides a hope for the world which persists even in the face of the various tragedies and terrors which we are currently experiencing. Moltmann shares numerous similarities with two other writers in regard to his religious beliefs. These writers are Teilhard de Chardin and Sallie McFague. Although there are obvious differences between the three writer's approaches, there are more similarities than contrasts in their underlying premises. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 24 page report discusses the two novels “Sense and Sensibility” (1811) by Jane Austen and “On Love” (1993) by Alain de Botton and the ways in which they reflect the themes of imagination and love and compares them to the poetry of Samuel Taylor Coleridge (“Kubla Khan”) and Lord Byron (“She Walks in Beauty”). Love and imagination are always partners in a romantic setting. The thesis presented by the author of the report is that love cannot exist without imagination. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page report discusses Karol Syzamowski (1882-1937), the Polish composer second only to Chopin in renown. Szymanowski was “a curious hybrid.” Considering the fact that his life spanned Poland's fin de-siecle rekindling and its all-too brief flourishing between the wars, it is remarkable that the music of Szymanskowski was able to survive to earn a meaningful level of respect at the close of the 20th century. The survival and proliferation of the composer’s work serve as a testimony to the collective determination of the Polish people to maintain a distinct culture of art, music, literature, and more. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A five page paper on this classic short story by nineteenth-century French writer Guy de Maupassant. The paper discusses how Maupassant's story of a plump prostitute expresses his vision of humanity's plight during times of war. Bibliography lists two sources.

The Necklace by Guy De Maupassant was written in 1880 and earnestly reflects the cultural values of that time. From a historical perspective, women's presence has always been in terms of political and social power and has included assumptions about women's place within the social context of the times. The short story, The Necklace, is a prime example of the numerous constraints women of the nineteenth century were invariably subjected to. This 6 page paper asserts that a consideration of the short story, The Necklace, lends itself well to feminist critique and an overview of the structures of social dominance. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 15 page report examines and compares de Tocqueville and Marcuse, and the important aspects of these men’s works is the clear-sightedness that was presented and have profoundly influenced modern political thought. French diplomat, author, and philosopher, Alexis de Tocqueville proposed a synthesis of political vision and experience as applied by the American founding fathers. German philosopher Herbert Marcuse's critique of capitalism and his advocacy of emancipation and revolution made him a cultural icon in the radical 1960s. Cultural theorists argue that Marcuse was a key figure who shaped thought on the political and intellectual left. Bibliography lists 3 secondary sources.

'Globalization' has come to mean different things to different people. For many, the advances in information technology which has meant immediate access to anywhere in the world has come to be the crux of their understanding of 'globalization'. For economists, the concept goes beyond communication into the ability of one economy to significantly influence others on a global level. The issue of whether the government needs to regulate economic factors seems to be based on the individual situations and economic histories of the county itself, rather than a reliance on a global or even regional policy. This 10 page paper looks specifically at the situations and economies of Southeast Asia, Latin America, Japan, and Russia in light of their need for regulatory or de-regulatory economic policies. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the various environmental effects of de-icing fluids used in the airline industry. Also disucssed are various ways in which the airlines are attempting to lessen the negative environmental impact of the de-icing process. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page report discusses concepts of Kant and de la Mettrie and how they compare in terms of mental activity, human knowledge, monism versus dualism, and the human formation of ideas. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

12 pages in length. South America's silver mining from the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries paved the way for future economic, political and social progress for Spanish Colonists. While the discovery of this precious metal prompted such adventurers as Juan de Oñate, New Mexico's first governor, it also set a precedent with regard to the extent of South America's extended reach into new and previously uncharted territory. Oñate began these lengthy journeys in 1598 with a party of one hundred fifty men, several servants and additional family. Their five-month expedition led them from Rio Conchos to the Pueblo of San Juan and beyond; however, they could never have made this journey with any success had it not been for the Native American scouts who provided guidance over unfamiliar terrain. The manner by which Spanish colonists ultimately violated and betrayed the native peoples, however, most likely made them sorry for ever offering their assistance. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which analyzes the short story "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant. Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.

7 pages in length. Tracing this country's political roots provides one the opportunity to better understand how certain governmental branches hold significantly more authority over others when it comes to issues of war and power. Two hundred twenty-five years ago, when the Constitution of the United States was created, the concept of war was just as prevalent as it is today. Distribution of power was of great concern for the founding fathers, many of whom were divided over constitutional ratification and what the Federalist Papers represented. The historic importance of such issues is explicitly documented in Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America, which stands as the conduit between struggles of early America and how the country stands today. Evaluating three separate Web sites allows the student to more fully understand how intertwined these issues truly are. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

7 pages in length. Rising up against social dictate is never an easy objective, particularly when one is a child of African apartheid. Peekay, the protagonist in Bryce Courtenay's The Power of One overtly abandons all he knows of racial and political limitations, choosing instead to focus his life upon the elements of positive approach. Clearly, the only means by which Peekay could break free from the inherent constraints of racial tension was to rise above it. Changing the ending from the unexpected tryst between the hero and the neo-Nazi is not that difficult a task, inasmuch as one might readily envision a majority of South Africa's white voters ratifying de Klerk's decision to progress toward black majority rule. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper considers the developments in infection control over this pivotal period. Starting with the international development in microbiology, including the contributions of people such as Agostino Bassi de Lodi, Ignaz Semmelweiss, Louis Pasteur, Joseph Lister and Robert Koch. The paper then goes on to consider how the United Kingdom dealt with public health issues in regards to infection control as a result of these discoveries. The paper includes the work of Dr John Simon and the relevant acts of Parliament through to the appointment of the first infection control nurse in 1959. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

5 pages in length. Katia M. De Queiros Mattoso's "To Be A Slave In Brazil, 1550-1888" delves deeply into the historical and cultural foundation of racial discrimination during the slave trade. The book effectively illustrates the extent to which blacks suffered gross indignities at the hands of those who were in control. Recounting seaward journeys depicting the terrible treatment African slaves endured, Mattoso's novel addresses considerably more than merely a story of slavery – it focuses upon material and emotional circumstances, as well as relations and exploitations, clearly contending that the slave was an indispensable instrument of production. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page overview of the novel by Honore De Balzac. Outlines the major themes of the novel and traces the role of the character Eugene Rastignac. Contends that the evolution in thought and ideology experienced by Rastignac is at least as captivating as the central theme of this novel. Rastignac’s struggle is influenced not only by the geography of his origin and his aspirations but also the existing social status and attitudes towards money. The tale of Rastignac blends seamlessly with that of Goriot and his daughters to provide a warning of the sometimes circuitous and perilous journey of social aspiration. No additional sources are listed.

A 6 page paper comparing and contrasting these two short stories. Emphasizes that Kate Chopin was one of the greatest female writers of the late 1800s. Concentrating on short stories, Chopin used her extraordinary talent to illuminate the societal plight of women during the Victorian era. While Chopin is distinctive in her own right, she looked to the writings of her contemporary, French author Guy de Maupassant, for inspiration and stylistic guidance. Comments on the parallels between theme, characters, and conclusion in these two stories. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the different cultural perspectives depicted in the novel “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” by Louis de Bernieres. Written about the German and Italian occupation of the Greek island Cephallonia during World War II, the reader experiences the difficulties faced by the cultural differences and misunderstandings between the three clashing cultures and on the whole, their inability to overcome these differences. Bibliography lists 5 sources.