Bowling for Columbine & Culture of Fear
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A 4 page essay that discusses gun control issues. Filmmaker Michael Moore in Bowling for Columbine and author Barry Glassner in Culture of Fear (1999) take the stance that the American culture exits within an unrealistic climate fear due to the sensationalism of media coverage, which is designed to attract attention, and not necessarily represent the reality of contemporary US society. Both Moore and Glassner support this position, and Moore uses it to argue for gun control. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Brooklyn's Russian Immigrants
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This 5 page paper takes a look at Russian immigration to Brooklyn's Brighton Beach that took place at the end of the twentieth century. The effect that the new immigrants have had on the region's older Russian Jews is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Cairo: An Old But Modern City
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This 20 page paper provides a look at the modern city of Cairo as well as intense look at its history. Historic regions, relics and buildings are discussed in light of how they have been modernized. The City of the Dead, the pyramids and its mysteries are each discussed in addition to other relevant aspects of Cairo. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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California: Image Appeal
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6 pages in length. The image of California that Disneyland seeks to reflect is one of lightheartedness, fun and adventure, as well as instilling a sense of equity to all living beings; targeting tourists, migrants, laborers and other non-residents, this particular image of California promotes family togetherness and of camaraderie between and among strangers. The student will note that this message, which is aimed at every single person from all age groups and walks of life, is shaped by Disneyland's welcoming and highly approachable style. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Central City Redevelopment
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7 pages in length. The focus of this paper is on the rise, the fall and the redevelopment of the major central cities. What caused the inner city's downfall and how can it be brought back to life once again? Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Chef's Tables and Controversy in Chicago
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3 pages plus an outline. An argumentative essay on why the Chicago Board of Health's proposed 1995 regulation regarding restrictions to be imposed upon 'Chef's Tables' in restaurants like Trotter's,-- was unnecessary and wrong. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Chicago: City of Neighborhoods
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the Dominic Pacyga book Chicago: City of Neighborhoods. This paper identifies the main message of the book, considers the sources upon which the book is based, the organization, literary quality of the book and the methodology. No additional sources cited.
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Chicago’s Migration and Immigration Since 1865
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A 7 page paper which examines the impact of migration and immigration on the political and social history of Chicago since the Civil War. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Cities & Progressivism
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A 5 page research paper that the concept of progressivism within the context of urban politics. Paul Peterson has argued that cities are compelled to compete with other cities in regards to the development of new businesses and industry in order to expand their tax base and generate new revenues. Peterson pictures redistributive policies as "pernicious" and "unproductive" because they undermine a city's competitive edge (Peterson 40). Basically, Peterson sees developmental policies as beyond the scope routine local politics, leaving only allocational policies are the only remaining arena for local level debate (Peterson 40-44). Is this pessimistic assessment accurate? Is it possible to have a truly progressive agenda within the context of contemporary urban politics? This question is examined according to the experiences of three cities, San Francisco, Atlanta and Los Angeles. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Cities / Social - Cultural Changes
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A 6 page research paper compares modern society in Los Angeles and Boston with ancient Sparta and Athens. The writer focuses on crime and education, and general concerns of the police state. References are made to works by Zimiatin, Ellison and Plato. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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