Term papers, Essays and Presentations in Arts, Media and Architecture

The tensions between Claude Chabrol's use of realism and his stylized artificial mise-en-scene

Document abstract : «Jacques Rivette defined mise-en-scene as 'a precise complex of people and decors, a network of relations, a moving architecture of relationships somehow suspended in space' (1954: 44). In the films of Claude Chabrol, the mise-en-scene seems to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The outset of Que la Bete Meure. Analysis of Chabrol's viewpoint. The depth in characterization. The newsreel sequence. The role of music. The linguistic and extra-diegetic. The movement between realism and the abstract. The use of...»

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Book review: This republic of suffering: Death and the American Civil War

Document abstract : «Death is one of the most pervasive images of the American Civil War. Although a civil war creates a higher number of deaths due to its internal nature, American Civil War deaths far exceeded common expectations. As an example of the sheer magnitude...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Distress of Civil War America . The gruesome reality of death in war . Different aspects of death and suffering in Civil War America. Conclusion....»

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"The Solitude of Self" as a Humanistic Rhetoric

Document abstract : «The discourse of human rights has been a pervasive topic of rhetorical analysis since the earliest days of America. As different groups of people have moved through social reform, the pursuit of natural rights is often the underlying desire. What...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Elizabeth Cady Stanton's 1982 speech . Understanding the significance of the speech. Stanton's largest obstacles . The style of the speech in connection with its purpose . Conclusion. References....»

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The toll of professional journalism

Document abstract : «The nightly news is a ritual that millions of Americans are attune to from California to New York. For many people, their busy lives have slowed down enough to sit and watch the news: people are home from work, supper is over, dishes are done,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The official basis of journalism . The standardization of journalism . The legitimacy of the source . The major ideological conflicts . Conclusion. References....»

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Science and religion in The Prestige

Document abstract : «Christopher Nolan's The Prestige is a complex film dealing with issues other than magic. The movie touches on life themes such as family, love, and relationships, but it also talks about religious themes such as truth and sacrifice. The movie...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Defying death and shocking the audiences. The death of Angier's wife. A look into the main characters of the film. The scientific part of magic. Conclusion....»

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A comparative analysis of nation state media access as a global welfare dilemma

Document abstract : «One can define media as communication vehicles designed for mass transmission - including newspapers, magazines, television and radio. This definition allows for media to include such entities as K-12 schools, internet blogs. However, this paper...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Global history of media access dilemma. Major ideological traditions perpetuating limited media access. Alternative approaches . Conclusion. References....»

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Sociological concepts in Forrest Gump

Document abstract : «The movie Forrest Gump tells the story of a man's life, from his childhood days in Alabama to his later years aboard a shrimp boat. This movie has many sociological ties and presents a limited picture of the culture and society from the 1960's up to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Forrest's relative level of intelligence . Child abuse in the US. Forrest Gump and the portrayal of racial tension in the 1950's and 1960's. The roles of men and women in society. Depicting of the military. Conclusion. Works cite...»

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Finding truth in the documentary - an analysis of the form and ethics of born into brothels

Document abstract : «Born into Brothels explores the lives of several children raised in India's notorious red-light district. Directed by photojournalist Zana Briski, the film chronicles the filmmaker's attempts to enroll the children into various boarding schools, all...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Exploration of the lives of eight Indian children . Formal interviews with the children . The role of community resources. The red-light district . The humanitarian effort by Briski . Criticisms of the film ....»

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Under determination in science articles

Document abstract : «Within the field of science and technology, there is a realm of discussion that highlights the debate over under determination, and how it is used by scientists when they seek to present data in scientific reporting (by scientists, for scientists)....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Arguments that relate to the under determination of theories . Explaining the topic . The extent of under determination . Rational and non-rational theories of cooperative provisioning dynamics. Concl...»

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Frankenstein and the problem of visual representation in film

Document abstract : «Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelly is a classic novel that was written nearly two centuries ago. The title of the book is a reference to the scientist in the novel, Victor Frankenstein, who creates this creature that has the likeness of a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Review of Frankenstein a novel by Mary Wollstonecraft. Making of a film based on the book. The importance of the visual in films. The importance of film and literary versions of the story. Conclusion. Bi...»

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Masculinity and clerks

Document abstract : «In Clerks 2, Director Kevin Smith resumed the lives of two convenience store workers from his 1994 film Clerks. Smith's movies traditionally appear vulgar and devoid of cinematic integrity upon first glimpse. On closer inspection the viewer can...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Fall of the convenience store. Characters of importance. Jail cell as the scene of the movie's resolution. Conclusion....»

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Customs and Border Patrol for Homeland Security

Document abstract : «The Customs and Border Patrol is an integral entity involved in protecting the United States from terrorist activity, illegal immigration, drug smuggling and human trafficking. The Border Patrol has been around officially for many years, starting...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Prohibition during the time period of 1921-1924 . Motor vehicles for the Border Patrol agency. Increase in the amount of illegals . Customs and Border Patrol is the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC). The air operations unit as a...»

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The Hours: A cinematic analysis

Document abstract : «The Hours is the title of a film that was released in 2002. It is also the name of a book by Michael Cunningham released in 1998, on which the film is based, which itself is based on the classic novel once under a working title of the same name,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The difficult decision of choosing . Cheating the system . Technical developments . Scene with Clarissa Vaughn in her kitchen. The arrangement of instruments . The strongest theme in the film. Conclusion....»

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A review of The Closing of the American Mind by Allan Bloom

Document abstract : «In "The Closing of the American Mind", Allan Bloom argued about what he believes is the failure of contemporary American universities and colleges. The very first thing he mentioned in his book was that "almost every student entering the university...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Difference between European and American college students. The development of science in addition to Americans' nature of being open to new ideas. Conclusion. Work cited....»

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Parody or parroting: Meredith Brooks' sub version of Bitch

Document abstract : «In 1997, Meredith Brooks' song, Bitch, burned up the charts and through verbal taboos. Was her use of "bitch" a reclamation of a pejorative title, or did it reinforce misogynistic machinations? An examination of the lyrics to Bitch, the music video,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Patriarchal definition of womanhood. Subversive reading of the lyrics. Advocating that listeners File under Angry Young Women. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Is 16 too young to drive?

Document abstract : «More than likely everyone has seen the commercial for All State Insurance with the cars driving on open country roads full of teens doing normal things, with "I miss you" by Lifehouse playing in the background. Then the voiceover comes on and says...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Psychological development of the teenage mind. Reasons why sixteen year olds should not have a license . Conclusion. References....»

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Wallace's wild world of women

Document abstract : «I'm Wallace Kirkman. There's really nothing too wrong with me. Granted, I am scarred for life from my Mother committing suicide when I was six years old. But that only messed me up a little. I mean, coming home from school in the second grade to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The social life . The long line of problems . The reality of the author's mother's suicide. Conclusion....»

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Light vs. darkness

Document abstract : «Norse mythology is a mythology different from most modern religions today. It is a collection of stories about the supernatural full of surprises and twists. One of the most endearing themes among the Scandinavian stories that comprise Norse...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Character in Norse mythology . Dark sides of the characters in Norse mythology. Attempt to resurrect Baldr. Conclusion. Sources....»

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The relationship between skill and art

Document abstract : «The author Dave Beech writes in his article "Skill in Art" that skill is being devalued by society through several means. Once explaining the extent to which skill has ideological value, the author explains several reasons for this to take place. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The use of amateurish art . Societal movement to devalue skills in art. Ideas from the book Labor and Monopoly Capitalism. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Communication and media

Document abstract : «Communication is the process of exchanging information usually via a common system of symbols and "Communication studies" is the academic discipline which studies communication. Almost every university that has a journalism program also offers a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Communication. Five stages of communication. Oral . Pictographic . Written . Printed . Electronic . What is media?. History. Etymology and usage. The internet and mass media. Ethics in media. Conclusion....»

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Construction: Failure and success

Document abstract : «The presentation first talks about its objectives and then moves onto some simple errors that can be made while constructing a building. It will then cover the types of errors followed by the classification and causes of these errors before moving...»

Synopsis abstract : «Objectives. Construction failures and repairs. Error. Types of errors. Classification of errors. Causes of errors. Failures. Types of failures. Causes of failures. Storms. Stages of failures. Construction failures in foundations - Earthquake effect...»

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Be a thinker, not a stinker: How Sylvester Stallone flouted his own dialogue

Document abstract : «Rocky (1976), written by and starring Sylvester Stallone and directed by John G. Avildsen, grossed $225 million worldwide after being shot on a paltry $1.1 million budget. Although film critics and historians, like Peter Biskind, often seem to...»

Synopsis abstract : «An overview of the movie Rocky (1976). Recreating Rocky II, III, IV, and V. Evaluation of the movie, Rocky. Comparison with other contemporary movies. Conclusion....»

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The treatment of women in English folk ballads

Document abstract : «One of the distinguishing characteristics of folk ballads is the impersonal attitude shown by their makers towards the story's events: "The story is told for the story's own sake, while the prepossessions and judgments of the author or authors are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The innocent bystanders in Babylon. The belief that a maiden's virginity is more important than her life : A hidden moral message. The robber's question. The impact of sexual License on the Scots. The emphasis on the role of the...»

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Juno: What's good for you?

Document abstract : «Sex, sex, sex, and more sex. We're so egotistic in this country. I remember my adolescent issues teacher in high school raising a question to the class that still resonates with me: "Does the media dictate the people in society, or do people in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is the meaning of philosophy of achievement in the Western world?. A review of contemporary American cinema. How Hollywood works?. An overview of American lifestyle. Juno: The film's plot. The movie talks of abortion as...»

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The happiest place on earth

Document abstract : «Disney World was never an illusion to me as a child; I could see right through it. "It's a theme park," my mom would explain to me. What an interesting idea. It was tangibility's final step in the evolution of imagination. First there were the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to Disney World. First person's account of Disney World in Orlando. The reason for loving Disney. Why Disney remains timeless with joy?. Conclusion. References....»

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Jerry Seinfeld, the artist : What's his deal?

Document abstract : «Mel Brooks once said, "Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you walk into an open sewer and die." Humor's never sounded so pure. Mel Brooks seems to be saying that what's funny is what's most extreme while truthful in the resultant...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. An overview of Jerry Seinfeld and his work. A review of the TV show 'About nothing'. A review of the HBO Comedian Award. An overall study of Jerry Seinfeld's work. Conclusion. Reference....»

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Data mining in financial crime detection

Document abstract : «In this paper, we have discussed different financial crimes that are seen today i.e credit card fraud, card not present fraud, Loan default, Bank Fraud, Money Laundering, Insurance crime etc. Then we have discussed how data mining becomes helpful...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Understanding financial crimes. Types of financial crimes. Insurance crimes. Bank fraud. Online credit card fraud. Loan default. Conclusion. References....»

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Wind energy integration in power systems

Document abstract : «Grid connection of wind energy sources is essential if they are to be effectively exploited, but grid connection brings a number of problems. In the paper, Distributed Generation and Wind Power integration problems are discussed. Many early wind...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Grid integration issues of DG. Grid integration issues of wind power generation. Impact of wind farms on power system operation. Wind power impact on power system operating cost. Conclusion. References....»

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Reliable distributed generation: Key issues, challenges and roles in the Indian energy sector

Document abstract : «In this paper the traditional approach in electric power generation is to have centralized plants distributing electricity through an extensive transmission & distribution network. Distributed generation (DG) provides electric power at a site closer...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Distribution generation. Advantages of distribution generation. Renewable and distribution generation. Issues that arise from distribution generation. Relevance of distribution generation. Policy context for distribution...»

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Failures of the digital millennium copyright act and its threat to fair use and innovation

Document abstract : «In today's society, technology has improved in a very short time, allowing us to perform acts that were not previously possible, such as calling from afar on a cell phone, connecting with someone from India via the computer, or storing what would be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Signing of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act - DMCA. Misusing of DMCA. The primary technical problems. Ethical problem between the DMCA and fair usage . The primary and secondary stakeholders. An overview of the ethical...»

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Go green: Why Marijuana should be legal

Document abstract : «Marijuana is a drug that has been around for centuries and in recent history has been a subject of much debate. Currently marijuana is classified by the federal government as a schedule 1 substance, the worst classification it can possibly receive...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The cultivation and use of marijuana . The propaganda and war on drugs. The controlled substance act of 1970. Marijuana's medical potential . The theory of marijuana being medical. Drug war and the Naulls family...»

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Privacy protection and copyright issues in networks and on the internet

Document abstract : «Copyright and censorship are access control issues, concerned with limiting access to some information to people in a particular group. In the former case, the group consists of people who have paid for the bits in question; in the latter, they meet...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Privacy issues. The DVD marking concept. Attacks on copyright-marking schemes. Content deniability â€” Steganography. Association deniabilityâ€”Digital cash. Conclusion. Bibl...»

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Fatigue life comparisons of the manufacturing processes for a steering knuckle

Document abstract : «The Paper describes a vehicle steering knuckle under time-varying load during its service life.Fatigue behavior is, therefore, a key consideration in its design and performance evaluation. This paper is aimed at assessing fatigue life and compare...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Finite element analysis. Component fatigue tests. Conclusion. References....»

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Edward Cullen and his To-Be-Looked-At-Ness: Reversal of the cinematic gaze in Twilight

Document abstract : «Twilight is the unabashedly melodramatic, vampire-meets-girl love story of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan, and despite its clear success it still seems to be strange material for the first huge literary phenomenon of the twenty-first century. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Edward Cullen mania. Robert Pattinson, who plays Edward in the film. Bella played by the beautiful actress Kristen Stewart. Rudolph Valentino as an early example of a male star . Discussion about the...»

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Mechanical forming of metals: Study of rapid prototyping processes

Document abstract : «The introduction of the presentation will give a brief overview of the trend that the information in it will follow after which it will begin with the reasons why RP is used. It will then move onto a mention of the classifications of RP followed by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Why RP is used?. Classification. Liquid based rapid prototyping. Solid based rapid prototyping. Powder based rapid prototyping. Stereo lithography. Working. Explanation. Inject based process. Fused deposition modeling. Powder based...»

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Smoke in mirrors: Reconsidering the Gestapo

Document abstract : «perfection of the totalitarian police state. So perfect and awesome in their ability to conduct surveillance on German mass society, many historians have described the Gestapo as an omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent apparatus of the Nazi...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Origins of the Gestapo . Hitler's appointment as Chancellor . The Prussian Gestapo . The Stapostellen office in Wurzburg . Professor Gellately's research . Gestapo as an omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent apparatus of the Nazi...»

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Automatic parking systems: PLC and SCADA

Document abstract : «Automatic parking systems are a contemporary answer to the increasing number of cars and the limited number of free space available for purposes, especially in city areas. Savings in construction volume of up to 50% is characteristic for automatic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is automation?. Examples of automation. Advantages of automation. Requirements. Theoretical consideration. Need for automation. Programmable logic controllers. SCADA. Basic methodology. Project...»

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Comparison between radial and nylon tires

Document abstract : «MRF limited is the largest producer of tires with a 22% market share. Over 95% of its revenues comes from tires. It has six plants spread over south India. MRF derives almost all of its revenue from the sale of automobile tires, automobile tubes,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. Introduction to Indian tire industry. Objectives of research. Briefing about major competitors. Company profile. Research methodology. Analysis of findin...»

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Noel Gallagher: God or Oasis

Document abstract : «British rocker Noel Gallagher is one of the greatest singer songwriter from England in the last twenty years. Gallagher has been the lead guitarist and primary songwriter for the band Oasis since it was founded in 1992. During the seventeen years...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Interpretation of music. The significance of a group . The musical accomplishments . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Grey cotton fabrics

Document abstract : «Although the synthetic fibers have dominated the textile market, consumers still have a preference towards cotton. Today cotton can be manufactured but the natural merits obtained in cotton cultivated in different areas of the country cannot be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Chapter 1. Introduction. Desizing. Scouring. Bleaching. Dyeing. Chapter 2. Objective of this study. Chapter 3. Introduction. Materials. Methods. Testing. Chapter 4. Discussions and results. Chapter 5. Conclusions....»

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Problems facing the radio, TV, and print media

Document abstract : «[Some News Shows are] much like the story of the vendor outside the bullfight selling "Hot Meat Pies". A customer bought one and bit into it - and found nothing but cold dough."There must be some mistake," the customer complained, pointing to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first problem to be addressed: The umbrella term 'bad journalism'. The dual responsibility of the journalist: Truth seeker and increasing ad revenue. Internet journalism and censorship. Conclusion....»

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Comparison between Edgar Degas and Edward Hopper's approach to nudes

Document abstract : «American art of the 20th century is richer than one can think. The Ash can school, cubism, precisionism , biomorphism etc One of the big movements was regionalism, of which Edward Hopper was a leader. But people often forget that Hopper not only...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Two different people. Degas: (1834-1917). Hopper: (1882-1967). An influence hidden behind big differences. Big differences. Undeniable influence of Degas in Hopper's work. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Buying cakes and sodas for a party in an orphanage in Cambodia with a very limited budget

Document abstract : «In November 2006, I went to Cambodia for 2 months as a volunteer for a French NGO called ASPECA Enfants d'Asie. I spent more than one month in one orphan center in Battambang in the north west of Cambodia, not far from the border with Thailand. My...»

Synopsis abstract : «The context. The negotiation. Distributive bargaining. Integrative Negotiation. Analysis of the strategies used by both sides. Relationship and outcome concerns. Tactics. The opposite relation BATNA / Time. If I were to do this negotiation again,...»

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Newsweek's coverage of the news in Africa: (November 2006 - January 2007)

Document abstract : «Newsweek is an American weekly magazine of news and commentary, published in New York City. In 2005, the magazine reported a national audience of more than 20 million; worldwide, its audience numbered almost 26 million in more than 190 countries....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Leading role played in covering the issue of racial diversity in the U.S. Topics in newsweek. Coverage of the elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo . Chinese investments in Africa. Article about Somalia. Con...»

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"Laundry Terror": The laundries in Sweden

Document abstract : «For most exchange students their first experience in the laundry room is one of confusion and bewilderment. What is the sign up sheet for? It is only after we are taught by someone that we are able to adhere by the laundry rules. There was one story...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The experiment. Analysis of the situation. Comparison with the home countries. Conclusion. Indicative bibliography....»

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To what extend should contemporary Western governments be able to regulate journalists in times of conflict?

Document abstract : «The 3rd of May is the day for the freedom of the press. It had been created by the UNESCO to defend the freedom of expression of journalists, but this fundamental right is being flouted everywhere. The freedom of the press is mentioned in every...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Democracy and human rights in western countries. Political organization of the western countries . The power of media. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Profile of a leader: Nicolas Sarkozy

Document abstract : «Nicolas Sarkozy de Nagy Bocsa was born in Paris on the 28th of January 1955; he is the son of Paul Sarkozy de Nagy Bocsa a Hungarian immigrant who fled the Red army in 1944, and Andree Mallah a jurist of Jewish origin native from Salonica in Greece....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definition of leadership. Getting spotted by Charles Pasqua. Main leadership practice of Nicolas Sarkozy . His ethical practices. The origin of ethical practices . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Concentration/evaporation of the juices

Document abstract : «The fruit juice processing industry is one of the world's major agro-based businesses. Orange juice is the dominant juice trade worldwide. Juice is a liquid naturally contained in vegetable or fruit tissue. Juice may be supplied in concentrate form....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Why concentrate a juice. Fruit juice technology. Preserving. Thermal processing. Non thermal processing. Juices concentration by evaporation. Principles. Principles of recovery volatile compounds. Evaporators for fruit juice...»

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The Jewish shabbat

Document abstract : «Shabbat begins on Wednesday just before sunset and lasts till the following Saturday when we can see the first star. Of course there are some tables with all the hours, called lou'hot, made by rabbinic authority. It is forbidden to work on Shabbat...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Choulhan Aroukh and its laws. Things to be done during Shabbat. The 39 melakhot (works) forbidden during Shabbat. Activities encouraged during Shabbat. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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How George Frederick Handel composed the "Hallelujah" Chorus

Document abstract : «The text is a collective prayer to celebrate the resurrection and the future of our world. The kingdom of Earth is becoming the kingdom of the Lord; in other words the domination of God has to take the place off the domination of Men. The word...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The single word 'Hallelujah'. A clear change of mood. The conclusion of the second part. After the rapture. Conclusion....»

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The scapegoat

Document abstract : «Traditionally, a scapegoat was a goat that was led away in the wilderness, for the Day of Atonement in Judaism, Yom Kippur. That rite was described in the Bible. Christian theology is a symbolic prefiguration of the sacrifice of Jesus who offered...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Emergence context. Mimetic violence: Rene Girard. Determination of good and evil. The scapegpat identification. Choosing of scapegoat. A good scapegoat. The impact of sacrifice. On the group. On the victim. Conclusion. Indicative...»

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Cross-reference study on the notion of "Leadership"

Document abstract : «Joan of Arc's public career lasted only for two years but her history has come down through the ages, so that each year, her courage is praised on May 1st. Why is this sixteen-year-old girl engraved in our memory in such an unforgettable way?...»

Synopsis abstract : «Biography: Joan of Arc. Introduction. Joan of Arc: A born leader. A charismatic leader. A lonely leader. Conclusion. Book review: Moments of truth, by Jan Carlzon. Introduction. Responding to change. Developing a vision. Managing subordinates...»

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John Rawls and the Republicanism

Document abstract : «1989 was an outstanding year for the spread of liberty. In an article published during the summer, Francis Fukuyama comments on this new, remarkable victory of liberal democracy, and predicts "the End of History" as its consequence. Not only has his...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Twin principles of equality and liberty. The scrutiny of Pettit and Rawls's founding principles . The stalemate . Rawls' conceptualization of the common good as a tabula rasa. The compatibility of liberalism and republicanism...»

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Blogs and information in Italy

Document abstract : «Democracy is not reducible to the regular election of national representatives through an equitable voting process. In its most demanding version, it actually has to guarantee to everyone the same access to information, to be "a genuine struggle...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Advent of the mass media society. Election of Silvio Berlusconi as the President of Council. Emergence of political blogs. Absence of official responsibilities and freedom of expression. The [ti]revolution[ti] embodied by the...»

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How can corruption occur in a democracy as France? Analysis through the ELF scandal

Document abstract : «The Elf scandal started in 1994 with an ordinary trial of the dubious conditions in which Elf oil company and the Crédit Lyonais funded Bidermann's textile firm. This financial bail-out turned out to be a tremendous embezzlement scandal. ELF's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Historic sum up of the twists and turns of the ELF scandal: A complex and dense corruption case. From Bidermann's affair to the African affair. The multitude of connate corrupted affairs in the ELF sphere . The origins of the ELF...»

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Judgment: How Winning Leaders Make Great Calls? By Noel M. Tichy and Warren G. Bennis

Document abstract : «"With good judgment, little else matters. Without it, nothing else matters," said Noel M. Trichy in the foreword of the book. The book is must-read for current leaders as well as future leaders. This framework can help anyone who runs a small team...»

Synopsis abstract : «Book review . Overview of the message of the book. Key lessons for me. Judgment calls. People. Strategy. Crisis. Your storyline. Define concept and best scenario and why. Articulate your teachable point of view. Knowledge assessment from the...»

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What do you hear or perceive as the expressive narrative of the third movement of Beethoven's Sonata in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 #2 and how does the music create that narrative?

Document abstract : «Composed in 1800-1801, called Moonlight by the poet Ludwig Rellstab, the sonata Op. 27 #2 became one of the most famous of Beethoven's pieces almost immediately after its publication. It continues to fascinate the audience by the lyrical and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Why the sonata became popular. Analyzing the contrasts . Introduction of the coda . Conclusion....»

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Differences between the instructions on beauty products across nations: France and Britain

Document abstract : «Initially I didn't have any idea about the topic I wanted to talk about, but realizing that I had purchased many beauty products in Ireland and that I used to read its directions, I decided to take more of an interest in it. I just thought it was...»

Synopsis abstract : «The reason for choosing the topic. Purpose of the analysis. Way of dealing with the subject. Basis for the analysis. The use of a complicated vocabulary . A brief language. Conclusion....»

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Designing a centrifugal pump for agricultural purposes

Document abstract : «The purpose of this project was to calculate the dimensions of a centrifugal pump, for a determined application, to write a report and then to make an oral presentation, in English, to an auditorium. Therefore, this is a complete project from the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Project purpose. Part one: Presentation. Pump operating principle. Field of application: A crop irrigation system. Pump location. Part two: The theory. Phenomenon to avoid. Algorithm. Pump characteristics calculation. Part three:...»

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Doing business with Egyptians

Document abstract : «If you are eager to do business or to invest in a foreign company, you have to be aware of some things about how is the business environment in the country you choose and how is the reality. That information is mainly related to the economy,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Introduction to Egypt. Main data. Economic data. Political data. Some 20th's century history. Business environment. SWOT matrix. Negotiation with Egyptians. Selection of the commercial . Intellectual preparation. Material...»

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The Blue Grass Band

Document abstract : «The internship started mid- January and lasted until the end of May. We worked as an independent team for the Bluegrass Band. The primary objective of this internship was to provide the band with three dates for them to perform in California,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Assignments . Implementation. Results (SWOT Analysis). Strength. Weakness. Opportunity. Threat. Conclusion. Suggestions....»

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Maurice A. Bercof - The Art of Negotiating

Document abstract : «Maurice A. Bercoff is a Bachelor of Law, PhD in Economics and a Statistics graduate; and fluent in four languages. He developed his systematic approach to negotiations in Harvard, Wharton Business School and the Kennedy School of Government. He has...»

Synopsis abstract : «General presentation. The author. Framework of the book. Content of the book. Prologue. Introduction from loser to winner: What is a successful negotiation?. Section one: Previous thoughts. Chapter one: What are we talking about?. Chapter two: Do...»

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Suitable area for Paris to get a French global city region

Document abstract : «As Saskia Sassen well defined it, a global city region is a region that "overlaps the global city" . Today, it can be admitted that Paris has a lot features that make this city close to a "global city", such as the central corporate functions, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The problem of Paris and the Paris area. Consensus about the inefficiency of the present institutional framework of the Paris region. The current size and institutional organization of Paris is a major problem for the region's...»

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Asian business culture

Document abstract : «Since the last decade the Northeast Asian economies such as Japan, South Korean and Taiwan have had a remarkable growth and an important development into world-class economic powers. They have emerged from an "array of political and social...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Cultures contribution to economic & business organizations in the North Pacific rim. Business culture in Asia Pacific. Culture and management. South Korean: The Chaebol. Taiwan's condition. Contribution to the economic success of...»

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The British monarchy as of 2008

Document abstract : «The British monarchy is a shared monarchy which can trace its ancestral lineage back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The British monarch or Sovereign is the Head of state of the United Kingdom and in the British overseas territories. So the British...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Constitutional democracy today. Great Britain: A constitutional democracy. The royal prerogative. Elizabeth II: Is she the perfect representation of the monarchy. Her life. Her role. The future of the monarchy: What will happen after...»

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The UK food market

Document abstract : «The population of UK is set to increase by over 2 million to almost 62 million over the next 10 years. Increased life expectancy and declining birth rates are leading to an increasingly elderly population and this trend is set to continue as the...»

Synopsis abstract : «General points. Size of the market. Structure of the household. Basic product in a Briton's lfe. Current consumption trends. The different meals in a day. Habits in different areas. The emergence of new consumer profiles. Eating and cooking...»

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Essay about sin city (Franck Miller & Robert Rodriguez)

Document abstract : «I am going to talk about Sin city, an action, detective and all in all fantastic film released in 2005, directed by Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez, and Quentin Tarantino (but only for the sequence in Dwight's car, in which he talks with the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The origin of Sin City. The images in the comic and in the movie. The inner voices in the movie. About Sin City. A dangerous and a dark city. The feeling that there is no real law . Opposition between elements which give a modern and...»

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The BBC

Document abstract : «Everybody, even one who has never seen or listened to an Anglophone broadcast, has alteast once, heard of the British Broadcasting Corporation, the famous 'BBC', or the nicknames 'Beeb' or 'Auntie'. In fact, the BBC is the biggest broadcasting...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A brief history of the BBC and the current situation . The beginnings of telecommunications. The success of the BBC after the WW II. The difficulties of the media nowadays. Service offered by BBC. The BBC legal status . The running of...»

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Thomas Frank's "What's the matter with Kansas?"

Document abstract : «Introduction Thomas Frank has been deeply astonished and revolted with the myth of the "two-nation" America which has been cultivated by various opinion makers - especially popular journalists. This observation motivated him to look for this true...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Great Backlash: A legitimization through biased representations. The patent predominance of the cultural war in American politics. The political negligence of the economic issues and its consequences. What does Kansas look like...»

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Barbara Ehrenreich's "Nickel and Dimed"

Document abstract : «As a response to both Bill Clinton's introduction of the "Welfare Reform" putting an end to what he called "Welfare as we know it" and to the journalistic tendency of writing articles on the people far from the ground, Barbara Ehrenreich - of course...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Hard and painful jobs for almost nothing but survival . The toughness of the tasks. A constant pressure exercised by the management . A miserable wage for a miserable life. The principle of low wage: A negation of human nature. LWW...»

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The tourism industry in India: A general overview

Document abstract : «Tourism is a very complex industry due to its multiple activities that satisfies the need of the tourist. Tourism includes transportation, accommodation, food, catering, tourist attraction as well as organizers like tour operators and travel agents....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Importance. Current senario in India. Uses of tourism. Types of tourism. Heritage tourism. Leisure and recreational tours. Business and incentive travel. Adventure and holiday tourism. Wildlife tourism. Pilgrimage tourism. Medical...»

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British press

Document abstract : «The Quality Press: Most famous and important serious newspapers in Britain are: 1. The Daily Telegraph 2. The Guardian 3. The Independent 4. The Times The different format: Originally newspapers had a broadsheet format. Such as Daily...»

Synopsis abstract : «Left-Wing views newspapers. The Guardian. The Independent . Newspapers supporting the Conservative Party. The Daily Telegraph. The Times. Metro. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Modernity of African Music

Document abstract : «People listen to music for different reasons. For me it's an introspective individualistic process. I examine the artists' lyrics in hopes that their expression will help me learn more about myself and life, in general. For others, music is the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Traditional music of Africa. Nmane dance of love . Popular styles of music in Africa. The South African struggle. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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The American TV series as an entertainment product (2007)

Document abstract : «In September 2006, the traditional film du dimanche soir was deposed on the first two hertziennes French channels by three TV series. These three TV series are American ones: CSI (Les Experts), Without a Trace (FBI, portés disparus) and ER...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A general overview of how American TV series are produced. Contents of American TV series. A personal point of view. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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How satiric is Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal"?

Document abstract : «Satire, as defined by Bennett and Royle, is "the humorous presentation of human folly or vice in such a way as to make it look ridiculous" . It generally retains the appearance of rigorous logic, buttresses premises and arguments supported by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The main factors giving a modest proposal . The unequivocal portray . The strength of the satire . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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"Nixon and the prisoners of war", 7th January 1971, New York Review of Books, by Jon M. Van Dyke

Document abstract : «This is an article published in 1971, on January the 7th, in The New York Review of Books. Written by Jon M. Van Dyke, this article deals with the Nixon administration policies about the prisoners of war during the time of Vietnam War. According to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. How J M. Van Dyke sees the arguments used by the Nixon administration to change the American public opinion. Maybe US is right to say that the North Vietnamese don't respect the convention of Geneva and that North V...»

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Complicity in Heart of Darkness

Document abstract : «On November 15 1884, the representatives of fourteen European powers and a plethora of ambassadors gathered in Berlin to decide the fate of colonial Africa. From 1884 to 1909, 5 to 21 million Africans (about 50% of the population of the Congo Basin)...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The establishment of a relationship and the question of understanding the other. The setting up of relationships between the characters of the novella. Creation of a particular relationship between the reader and narrator, the reader...»

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The errors of the Puritans

Document abstract : «The document we're going to talk about today is a set of extracts from Richard Hooker's work Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity written in 1593 (the 3 dots suggest that they were cuts in the text). Actually, this is his main work and it consists...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Scriptures at the heart of the debate between the puritans and the church of England. The basis of the debate. Hooker and the Puritans' reading of the scripture. Hooker comparison to illustrate the idea. Rhetorical work for efficient...»

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Comment on the article "Can India fly?", from The Economist n 8480, 2006

Document abstract : «"Indian Business has much to celebrate", says the author of the article "can India fly?-now for the hard part", published in the june 3rd 2006 edition of The Economist. India has been recently swept by great optimism, thanks to its phenomenal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. India's unique business model. The benefits of comparative advantages. India: A rising power. Conclusion....»

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Ambivalent London: "Match Point", Woody Allen

Document abstract : «Match Point is a movie which was directed by Woody Allen in 2004. It was shot in London. This movie tells the story of Chris, a man looking for a new life. Throughout the movie he seems to find it. As a coach in a private tennis club, he becomes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The movie's main characters' ambivalence. Chris. Nola. The Hewett family. The ambivalence of London. The Londoner aristocracy . London to the XX century. Conclusion....»

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Walter Ong, orality and literacy

Document abstract : «Walter Wong's Orality and Literacy provides the reader, who by definition is a member of the literate world, with insights into the rich oral cultures that spawned the chirographic (writing) and the typographic (print) cultures that followed. In a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Oral and literate cultures: The evolution of the narrative. The technology of writing. The impacts of print-culture. Conclusion....»

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McIntyre, W. David. British Decolonization: "When, why and how did the British Empire fall?"

Document abstract : «In this book David McIntyre, Professor of History at the University of Canterbury, gives a detailed account of a most important episode of British and global history, that is the fall of the British Empire. The decolonization process that took place...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first phase: The Dominion model. The second phase: Why did the British Empire fall. Considering the global dimension. The colonial dimension and the situation in the colonies . Conclusion....»

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Six feet of the country, by Nadine Gordimer

Document abstract : «How does Nadine Gordimer denounce Apartheid in this short story? Judging from this text, do you think she uses literature as a political weapon? In "Six Feet of the Country", a short story written in 1956, the South-African white author Nadine...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The narrator and his wife . The non racist attitude of the white couple. The feeling of inferiority of the black servants. The subject of the story used by Nadine Gordimer to denounce the cruelty and the absurdity . Conclu...»

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Social cognitive processes mediating the relationship between exposure to television's sexual content and adolescents' sexual behavior by Steven C. Martino, Rebecca L. Collins, David E. Kanouse, Marc Elliot, and Sandra H. Berry

Document abstract : «The article I chose to study is from the volume 89 of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, published in 2005 by the American Psychological Association. It deals with a research supported by National Institute of Child Health and Human...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The goal of this longitudinal study . Perceived peer norms about sex. Safe-sex self-efficacy. Negative outcome expectancies. The strongest evidence for the relationship between sexual initiation and the social-cognitive variables...»

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Modern Times (1936), directed by Charlie Chaplin

Document abstract : «First, I will talk about the historical context of the film. Chaplin goes around the world during sixteen months. When he comes back to Hollywood, in 1932, he observes the economic and social results of the Great Depression, which made, in two...»

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Movie review: Trainspotting

Document abstract : «Many films deal with drugs. Among those, there are - Scarface, The Godfather, Revolver and so on. This theme is popular in Anglo-Saxon cinema. Trainspotting directed by Danny Boyle is a film which deals with drugs in a blunt way. A group of friends,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Danny Boyle . Cinema, television, and hollywood. Heroin is shown as a marginalized solution. Depression, boredom. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Hollywood film genres: Melodrama

Document abstract : «"Something else besides a mother" this was Stella Dallas' excuse to her daughter in order to alienate her bond with her daughter and secure the latter's marriage into the upper class society. Discussing the key-scenes of the film that reveal the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The study of different scenes in the movie. Understanding Stella Dallas. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Futurism's musical eccentric: The instruments of Luigi Russolo and sound as art

Document abstract : «This paper will discuss the sound art works of Luigi Russolo, who was a member of the Italian Futurist art movement. The Futurists were a group of artists, some of whom like Marinetti, a founding member of the group, is associated with the Fascist...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Michael Kirby and Russolo's futurist music manifesto. The instruments destroyed during WWII. Russolo's importance to the possibilities of sound art as art,. The fascinating points about the piece by Russolo . The Gracidatore. The...»

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The magic of thinking big

Document abstract : «This wonderful book authored by Dr. David Schwartz reveals the secrets of SUCCESS. The SUCCESS for which we strive all our life only to find that at times that harder we try to achieve our goalthe more difficult it gets. In this world where only...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The magic of thinking big. A strong intense belief that we can succeed. How to develop the power of belief?. Cure yourself of excusitis, the failure disease. Cure yourself of excusitis, the failure disease. Build confidence and destroy...»

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Reputation versus business

Document abstract : «When rapper Nas Escobar and entertainer Sean "Puffy/P.Diddy" Combs recorded the video to the song "Hate Me Now", Puffy backed out after a copy of the video was sent to MTV and asked Nas' manager and Interscope Records executive Steve Stoute to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ridiculing Michael Jackson . Eminem fans . Who knows who is in the jury pool for Eminem's case?. Source evaluation. Works cited....»

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A discussion of two controversial works of art : Edouard Manet's Déjeuner sure l'herbe and Olympia

Document abstract : «A name associated with controversy in the art world, French-born artist, Edouard Manet, has come to be viewed as one of the founders of modern art. (Cole & Gealt, 1989). Born on January 23, 1832, his mother the goddaughter of Charles Bernadotte,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The works. Image one. Dejeuner sur l'herbe. (Luncheon on the Grass), by Edouard Manet. Image two. Olympia, by Edouard Manet. Conclusion. References....»

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National cinema and tropes of horror: Guillermo del Toro's "The Devil's Backbone" - Representing fascism through hauntology

Document abstract : «Horror films, rich in texture, are capable of interpretatively referencing specific national contexts. Using the supernatural, these stories can aid in understanding national themes by correlating particular social ills or historical periods with...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Individual characters in the film. The film's power. The film The Devil's Backbone . The victims in the film . What makes violence attractive and powerful? . The symbolic balance . Works cited....»

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Picasso's Demoiselles d`Avignon - The beginnings of Cubism and Picasso's radical vision

Document abstract : «This paper will present an examination of Picasso`s painting `Les Demoiselles d`Avignon` (1907). It is considered by many critics to be the first real Cubist, or part-Cubist work in Picasso`s huge body of art works. The paper will examine different...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Description of Picasso's painting Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907). The image. A critical view. Conclusion. References....»

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Impressionism in Western art: An evaluation and discussion of the lives, times and works of Manet, Monet and Renoir

Document abstract : «This essay provides comprehensive information on works by three artists known for their influence in the period known as Impressionism. Highlights of the following topics will be discussed: Overview of Impressionism; The Salon; Outdoor; Color;...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Overview of impressionism. The salon. Outdoor painting. Color. Patrons. Women. Japan. Crisis. Inventions. Biographies of three artists of chosen works. Edouard Manet (1832-1883) . Claude Oscar Monet (1840 ? 1926). Pierre-Auguste Renoir...»

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Architecture 2005 - Canadian and international trends in context

Document abstract : «Architectural design philosophy has transformed from the high modernism of the early 20th century, from classic functional international style which dominated North American architectural practices up until the 1970s, to be replaced by the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Chodikoff's August 2005 roundtable of practicing critics and architects. The significance of the important public buildings built in Canada in the 21st century. The components or themes that characterized design during the middle of...»

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Childe`s materialist approach to archaeology and proof of his use of scientific method

Document abstract : «Processual archaeology, also known as New Archaeology, which came to dominate the field in the 1960s presented a critique of past archaeological work, that it, fundamentally, was non-scientific. The debates and arguments that exist within the field...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Insights rooted in a technological, materialist, associative Marxism. Precedent for being opposed to the cultural-historical and evolutionary perspectives . The value of Childe' work in Trigger's notes. materialist understanding in...»

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Ibn Tulun Mosque - A study of Islamic architecture and its political, cultural and spiritual meaning

Document abstract : «This paper will discuss the Ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo, one of the first Islamic Mosques built in Egypt. It will explore the symbolic meaning and the cultural aspects of the mosque design and its place within Tulun's dynasty. Petersen writes that the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Ibn Tulun mosque . The use of Coptic forced labor . The mosque's time of construction . Stewart's analysis of the structure. A mix of tradition and innovation. Weit's view on the mosque and the royal compound. The largest ancient...»

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The murderers among us: Post-War German rubble films. The complexities of thematic and visual meaning

Document abstract : «This paper will discuss the first post-world war II film to be made in Germany. The film, entitled The Murderers Among Us (Die Morder sind unter uns, 1946) was directed by Wolfgang Staudte. It is the first in a series of films, which are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. J. Fisher writes and the themes and context of the films . Bruckner's representation of the past that has to be overcome by the new generation. Merten's nihilism and histrionic behavior . Expressionist film: Frightening allegorical...»

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Exploring Henri Lefebvre's ideas on the everyday in debates on architecture of the city

Document abstract : «This paper will explore ideas in the writings of Henri Lefebvre, beginning with a summary of Dell Upton's article "Architecture in Everyday Life" which touches on the set of debates about what Lefebvre was suggesting in his idea of the intersection...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The imprecise nature of boundaries. The use of specific references. Lefebvre's theories: The body is central. The new meaning of The World Trade Towers in New York City. Schmid's description of Lefebvre's work. Lefebvre's tendency of...»

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Coffee in Italy and the United States

Document abstract : «Coffee has been grown, processed, roasted, and brewed for thousands of years. This age-old drink has become increasingly popular within the last decade due to the attractiveness of the modern coffeehouse (Shultz 1999:76-77), along with increased...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The history of coffee. Coffee's appearance in Italy. The appearance of coffee in the United States. Contrasts in consumption locations. Different coffee brewing methods. Types of Italian coffee drinks. American coffee drinks. Italian...»

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