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Papers On Urban Studies
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Political Machines
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A 15 page research paper that discusses the characteristics of political machines in American politics from the nineteenth century to the present. The writer examines the connection between political machines to organized labor, as well as the role played by Irish and Italian immigrants. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: khpolmac.rtf
Population Growth in Urban and Rural Areas
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This 5 page paper looks at the significance of population growth in developing and industrialized nations. The difference between urban and rural growth is discussed. A hypothetical country study, as provided by a student, is evaluated.
Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA106Pop.rtf
Presidential Reconstruction/Congressional Plans: 1865-1877
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3 pages in length. Defining the relationships that existed between and among government, politics, democracy and power in the mid-1800s was a task that drew its conclusion upon a very fine line. Indeed, while all four of these entities had something significant to do with one another, at the same time they each possessed their own particular arrangement within the wide and varied scheme of bureaucratic function. The writer discusses the elements that played an integral role in the modification of the presidential reconstruction. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCprez.wps
Privatizing Inner-City Schools / "No Place To Go But Up !"
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A 7 page research paper on privatizing urban schools. The writer argues that the positive aspects of privatization far outweigh the negative and offers the promising case of Hartford, Connecticut as an example. Reasons to change over are analyzed in great detail as are some of the casual factors behind decline in inner-city school systems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Urbanedu.wps
Problem of Homelessness/Review of Literature
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10 pages. A 10 page research paper that gives an overall look at the homeless situation summarizing the current research, theories and knowledge regarding this social problem. The writer demonstrates that society is still not close to finding a solution to the problem of homelessness and that current welfare reform legislation will, in all likelihood, exacerbate this problem. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: JGAhomeless.rtf
Problems Of "Urban Sprawl"
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This 10 page research paper examines the issue of urban sprawl in America from a conservative perspective. Specifically discussed are the effects of urban sprawl on regional settings, goals and objectives established for prevention, policy options for the U.S. as a whole and applications of policy options to Phoenix, AZ. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Urbspral.wps
Proposal for a Subway System in Rochester, New York
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This 9 page paper looks at the possibility. It first examines other histories with an emphasis on New York City in order to determine the best course of action for city planners. Several variables are considered including population and the weather, and a recommendation is made to go ahead with the project. The paper argues that a subway will enhance mobility and accessibility for the population. It would also attract tourists and more residents. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA348RNY.rtf
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