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Religious Life in American Ethnic Communities
(10 Pages, 119.5 $ (USD) )
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A 10 page paper comparing the religious experience of those living in American urban ghettos during the first half of the twentieth century, as described in Chaim Potok’s 'The Chosen;' Robert A. Orsi’s 'Madonna of 115th St;' and James Baldwin’s 'Go Tell It On The Mountain.' The paper argues that while there are distinctive differences in the way the Italian, Jewish, and Black Pentecostal communities worshipped God, there are remarkable similarities in the way that all the groups discussed used religion as a cement to bind their communities together. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Paper Keywords -jamwin
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City Policies, Urban Politics, & Local Dominance
(7 Pages, 83.65 $ (USD) )
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This 7 page paper considers some major issues regarding urban politics, the limitations on city policies and policy-making and the issues local dominance, all of which are outlined in the works of Paul Peterson, Mark Schneider, John Logan and Harvey Molotoch, and Clarence Stone. This paper evaluates the basic arguments in the books of all of these authors, and then considers the implications for regional interests. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The University of Illinois—Urbana-Champaign
(9 Pages, 107.55 $ (USD) )
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A 9 page paper discussing Illinois' first state university. The school is one that could be seen as a parent's dream, yet enjoyable for the students and truly important in the community. Employers also see UIUC as a university of value, which further enhances its value to students—UIUC can be valuable to them for their entire lives, not for only their short college careers. The school is research-oriented and its computer and engineering departments are among the best in the country. It also offers medical, verinary and law schools. Includes a one-page outline. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Urbanization in Ancient Rome
(4 Pages, 47.8 $ (USD) )
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This 4 page paper looks at ancient Rome and assesses changes in socialization and architecture. The focus is on the regal and early republican periods. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Environmentally Sustainable Cities: A Contradiction In Terms
(6 Pages, 71.7 $ (USD) )
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6 pages in length. There is no question that the notion of environmentally sustainable cities represents a contradiction in terms for the simple reason that the very aspect of any sort of growth will have a detrimental impact upon the environment. In light of the fact that the world's population continues to explode, thus requiring more and more room and resources in which to appease the earth's inhabitants, the environment is facing continued degradation while much of its wildlife is becoming threatened. However, there are those who believe that the notion of environmentally sustainable cities is more than just a notion; indeed, they contend that modern design will help to allow mankind and the environment to harmoniously co-exist. The writer discusses environmentally sustainable cities in relation to being a contradiction in terms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Keywords -eneth
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Urban Sprawl
(8 Pages, 95.6 $ (USD) )
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An 8 page review of the factors which lead to urban sprawl. Emphasizes that urban sprawl often has a negative impact on surrounding farmland and sensitive environmental areas but a positive impact on land value. Correlates urban sprawl with population growth and recommends the use of effective urban planning to help keep it in check. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Urban Enterprise Zones
(19 Pages, 227.05 $ (USD) )
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A 19 page overview of urban enterprise zones. Outlines the successes and failures of these zones presenting empirical evidence from several. Concludes that although these zones often result in jobs, too few of those jobs are filled by disadvantaged zone residents. Suggests requiring the hiring of specific target groups in order for a business to reap the tax and regulatory incentives offered in these areas. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Study of a Local Park
(5 Pages, 59.75 $ (USD) )
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A 5 page paper which examines the many facets of a local park in Southern California. The park, or more accurately, the campground, is named NIRA and it is located in the Santa Ynez mountains in the Los Padres National Forest, which lies just outside Santa Barbara, California. This park is predominantly used by day hikers and backpackers. It is a region filled with incredible views of the mountains and valleys, and also an area that offers silence and seclusion. It is a prime example of all that is good in a park as it is well kept and the visitors are genuinely concerned with keeping the area as natural as possible.
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1877-1900: Urban Immigrant And Growing Middle Class
(3 Pages, 35.85 $ (USD) )
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3 pages in length. The existence of the urban immigrant of 1877-1900 was not particularly well-received by the growing middle class. The gulf that existed between the two groups was primarily born from a sense of ethnic privilege that had been established early on. It can be argued that this rift that developed, which defined the self-imposed status, proved to be a serious threat to the overall social fabric. For nearly as long as man has existed, social intolerance has been driving a wedge between groups of people whose ambition is the same: to better their existence through upward social movement. This attitude has been carried down through the centuries, despite much effort on all sides to abolish such prejudicial practices. The writer discusses that although slavery had all but been wiped out, there still existed deep-seated resentment toward certain social classes for all the unnecessary suffering minorities had been forced to endure throughout history. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Urbanization In The Late Nineteenth Century
(3 Pages, 35.85 $ (USD) )
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3 pages in length. The urbanization of America during the latter part of the nineteenth century not only changed the nation's values, but it also created unforeseen problems with regard to the bustling growth of cities, the complications of new technologies and the reactions that people had to such significant transformation. Indeed, for a society to survive, it must be willing to grow. However, there comes a point when that growth turns into a detriment more than the asset it was originally intended to be - such was the case with America's urbanization during the late nineteenth century. The writer discusses how urbanization changed America in the late nineteenth century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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