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Modern Essays and Term Papers
Euthanasia - The Right To DieModern medical technology has made it possible to extend the lives of many far beyond when they would have died in the past. Death, in modern times, often ensures a long and painful fall where one loses control both physically and emotionally. Some individuals embrace the time that modern ...
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Methamphetamine: Built For Speed??
Methamphetamine has reclaimed a place in the lexicon of "party" drugs. Hailed by
nocturnal adventurers, condemned by raver idealists, is speed a sleepless dream
or an addictive nightmare?
Here at the end of the millennium, the pace of modern life seems fleeting -- a
whirl of minutes, hours ...
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Ralph Waldo Emerson: Good Influence Or Bad InfluenceRalph Waldo Emerson was one of America's most influential authors and thinkers. In the 19th century, his writings were considered dangerous and revolutionary. Emerson taught that each man must think for himself and he also believed in the concept of the oversoul. He wanted to find a way to ...
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Trifles And Suppressed DesiresThe play's wrap around a central theme of sexual tension between women and men. The characters are in search of life's meaning and seeking self-definition. In Trifles, ignorance of sexism is exposed as a major theme. The play Suppressed Desires explores new feminist theories between a ...
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Communism An OverviewCommunism began in the early 19th century in response to the problematic beginnings of modern capitalism. At that time communism was the basis for many utopian settlements, most, however, eventually failed. These small-scale experiments into communism were done with voluntary cooperation, with ...
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Greek MythsBefore defining the term "mythology" one needs to define the meaning of the word "myth". The word itself comes from the Greek "mythos" which originally meant "speech" or "discourse" but which later came to mean "fable" or "legend". In this document the word "myth" will be defined as a story of ...
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Alexander The Greatis said to be one of the greatest conquerors of all time, and yet, his significance in battle showed up late in his life. His early years were spent in poverty, and as the years progressed, his dream of being a war hero grew dimmer and dimmer.Ironically, while he was later known as a war hero, he ...
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And Justice For AllE-mail: foolishmortal@angelfire.com
Throughout modern American culture certain laws passed by the majority have been considered unjust by a wise minority. However, with the logical and emotional appeal of hard fought battles, voices have been heard, and the minds of the majority can sometimes be ...
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Amish CultureThe past five weeks in my life have really had an impact on me. In such a short period of time, I have become more aware of the different cultures that exist around the world today. We tend to think that our way of life is the only way there is, or at least the only right way. It is really very ...
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The Economic Growth Of AsiaWorld War 2 in the mid-90's drew a hard blow and left a serious and lasting effect to many Asian countries. This however, did not hamper the growth of countries such as China, Japan and Vietnam as their government were taking serious steps to recover economically. Thus, the global market cannot ...
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Internal Combustion EnginesIntroduction
Internal Combustion Engine, a heat engine in which the fuel is burned (
that is, united with oxygen ) within the confining space of the engine itself.
This burning process releases large amounts of energy, which are transformed
into work through the mechanism of the engine. This type ...
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Vladimir Ilyich Lenin 2"No one nowadays has any reason to doubt the enormous significance of the events connected with the name Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, though for some people these amounted to a catastrophe, or the beginnings of one, whereas for others they created the hope that a new and just society might one day be ...
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INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINEINTRODUCTION
Internal Combustion Engine, a heat engine in which the fuel is burned ( that is, united with oxygen ) within the confining space of the engine itself. This burning process releases large amounts of energy, which are transformed into work through the mechanism of the engine. This type ...
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Roy Lichtensteinwas born in New York City on October 27th, 1923. He described his childhood as quiet and uneventful. His father was a realtor; his mother was a housewife. Art was not taught at the school Roy attended, but when he turned fourteen he began taking Saturday morning classes at the Parson’ School of ...
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Herbert George Wellswas one of the world's most talented writers.
He was able to write in many styles, whether it be science-fiction or
nonfiction. Although talented in many areas and genres of the literary
world, it is for his contribution to the realm of science-fiction that he
will always be remembered. H. G. ...
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Tragedy In GenesisPeople tend to view tragedy in cataclysmic and catastrophic terms. Every night on the news we hear murders, assassinations and bombings referred to as Atragedies.@ Tragedy need not be an event which affects the community at large. Rather, any event which teaches an important lesson to a ...
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The Mysterious Stranger: Dependence On OthersIn "The Mysterious Stranger" Mark Twain portrays a society so dependent on outside sources for guidance that the majority of Eseldorf's citizens do not have independent thought. This reliance is what eventually ruins many of the resident's lives and Satan merely serves to elucidate their foolish ...
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Babbitt: ConformityIn the Sinclair Lewis novel Babbitt, the character of Babbitt is
completely controlled by the power of conformity. Conformity is so
powerful that even after babbitt realizes the stifling nature of the
society in which he lives he is powerless to change his fate as a member of
conformist ...
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Woman On The Edge Of Time: Mother To The TribeThroughout time people have been questioning their society. Many
wonder if the beliefs and customs of their culture are actually what is in
the interest of themselves or even the masses. Times of hardship can
create strong and powerful people to bring about change; however the means
to achieve ...
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Cantebury TalesCanterbury Tales In discussing Chaucer's collection of stories called The Canterbury Tales, an interesting picture or illustration of the Medieval Christian Church is presented. However, while people demanded more voice in the affairs of government, the church became corrupt -- this corruption ...
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