The last sentence from chapter 4 of Howard Zinn's book, "tyranny is tyranny let it com from whom it may" (Zinn, cup 4), concludes his central theme of the chapter that the American Revolution was not an attempt of saving the country from colonialism with a legalized and democratic system that belongs to the New World Americans. ... The concept of this country with an ideology of equal rights- that every person is entitled to his or her own pursuit of happiness (class notes)- is essential to a democratic system. ... Officially, slavery did not completely disappear in the United S...

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The factual nature of his first book and the relatively conventional narrative methods of his second give way to a much more imaginative account of Vietnam in Going After Cacciato (1978), the book that launched him to stardom. ... These same concerns are evident in his award-winning short-story cycle The Things They Carried (1990), powerful tales so much like memoirs that O'Brien feels compelled to emphasize in a prefatory note that what follows is "a work of fiction." ... This book suggests that stories often communicate a more accurate notion of the truth than even experience can, which...

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In his book, "In Defense of the Bush Doctrine,"" Robert Kaufman discusses how the founders of the United States embraced an isolationist strategy in the years 1776-1830. ... As Kaufman notes, "if the United States became embroiled in the French Revolution, the young nation would become perilously vulnerable to France's British and Spanish enemies sitting athwart its vital flanks " (Kaufman 8). ... In his book, Flight of the Eagle, Conrad Black summarizes the thinking of Washington and the United States when he writes, "in the sage beginning of what would become a vastly successful policy ...

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For a book that seems to look down upon racism, these passages are rather confusing. ... That is not to say that the book is not exciting, quite the contrary in fact. ... Another appreciable characteristic of the book is the reference to the "Last of the Mohicans". ... For this reason, the book is not deserving of its genre classification, "Historical Fiction". However, it is important to note Cooper's undeniable contribution to American folklore and frontier romance....

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Terry Anderson states in his book: "One reality in Iraq that everyone can agree on was that the nation had enormous proven oil reserves. ... Another quote from the book suggests that the Iraqis seemed fully aware of America's true motives: "Only 5 percent of Iraqis surveyed thought that the United States invaded "to assist the Iraqi people," only 1 percent believed it was to establish democracy, while about half thought it was "to rob Iraq's oil." ... Based on the Islamic influence, their holy book, the Quran states clearly in Surat Al-Baqarah verse 42: "And do not mix the truth with...

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The Wilmington (Wellington) Race Riot, the core of Charles Chesnutt's book, was surrounded by the controversial elements of the Jim Crow South and the growing hatred of the Black community. ... This is evident in the book immediately following the robbery and murder of Mrs. ... While on a much lighter note, the third and final demonstration of discrimination and hatred towards the black community of Wilmington (Wellington), the separate car rule, allows us to see the concept of de jure segregation in action. ... During this particular scene of the book, he was asked to end his conversatio...

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Before moving on to possible solutions for our education system, I want to note an interesting point made in the final chapter of Ryan's book, Five Miles Away, A World Apart that is the basis for my thesis. ... Cities can help reduce white flight by making the living environment more enjoyable and suitable for the average citizen; Ryan notes efforts by cities in "cleaning up parks, creating more retail and living space, and cracking down on street crime" (283). ... In summing up what he feels parents can gain from his book on the inequalities of special education, Ong-Dean says, &quo...

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Freston, in her book, "Veganist," argues that everyone should switch from an animal to a plant based diet. ... " She further notes that one of the most important actions we can take to support oppressed peoples, eliminate widespread cruelty to, and slaughter of animals, and restore balance to the Earth and ourselves is to choose a sustainably produced, plant-based vegan diet and lifestyle. ... For those who have no idea what kinds of foods can be prepared from locally grown and sustainable sources, there are lots of healthier choice restaurants, such as ABC Kitchen, Candle 79 a...

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The theory of separation of powers was first introduced by Montesquieu (1689-1755), a French philosopher and author, in his book 'Spirit of the Laws' (Esprit Des Lois, 1748) . This book was written based on Montesquieu's observation while visiting England in comparison to what was happening in his homeland at that time. ... Bills pass through the assembly on their way to the statute book and receive some legitimisation en rout. ...

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Another instance where Bradstreet spoke her mind like this presents itself in, The Author to Her Book. ... The offspring she speaks of is none other than the book she wrote, and she states this because even though people may think her book is crap because she is a woman it is still her book and she loves it much like she would her own child. ... In this statement Rowlandson's words almost portray a suicidal note. ...

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Until 1983, the only things that evoked its existence were a note in Cole's list of topics, an entry in the Cole memorial exhibition catalogue and the existence of a small draft and a few drawings. ...

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It is important to note that these people control large amounts of money and are often referred to as "clients" by some government officials (Bean 119). ... A book by a man named Charles Lewis and others from the Center for Public Integrity titled, The Buying of the President 2004: Who's Really Bankrolling Bush and His Democratic Challengers-and What They Expect in Return listed the now bankrupt company Enron as one of President Bush's biggest contributors. In fact, in the book it states, "Enron's employees and Political Action Committee have given over $600000.00 to Bush over...

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The development of a new steel navy also focused attention overseas, during both centuries. (19th and 20th) captain Alfred Thayer Mahan's book of 1890, The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660-1783, argued that control of the sea was the key to world dominance. ... Americans took note of these events, and many thought we should pursue a foreign policy with similar goals. ...

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In conclusion, it is important to note that the most challenging period in Justice Clarence Thomas's career as a jurist has been the United States Senate Hearings whereby he faced accusations of sexual harassment from Anna Hill. ...

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According to Stig Hansen's book (1), the United States and Norway provided essential funding to the recently reestablished Somali Police Force, but those funds never made their way to the officers. ... While 66% might sound mildly reasonable for the third world, it is important to note that 137 of the sum 210 states on the list are 90% literate or above. ...

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In fact, many historians note this time period as the major catalyst for trends of Urbanization and Feminism. ... A very important and insightful book from this time period, Theodore Dreiser's Sister Carrie, accurately depicts the roots of these changes. ...

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In a pharmacy book written by the emperor Shen-Nung about 2657 B.C., he recommends marijuana as a cure for "gout, rheumatism, malaria, beriberi, constipation, and absent mindedness (Stwerka 5)." ... Marijuana was first mentioned in an American book in 1843 where it was recommended as a treatment for gout, tetanus, hysteria, depression, and common insanity. ...

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Research reports are divided on the causes of school violence. Some refer to family situations. They say that when students are likely to live in poverty, witness drug abuse at home, have parents arrested and/or sent to prison, then it is not surprising how many students behave well, rather th...

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Propaganda among other sorts of techniques are used in three ostensibly opposed forms of governance to achieve similar goals. Bernays equated what propaganda is to a democratic society to what force is to a dictatorship. Wolfgang Schivelbusch's Three New Deals and John Garraty's New Deal, National S...

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LIBERTARIANISM Two hundred and twelve years ago thirty nine signatures spoke, gracing its delicate spaceless yet palatial surface with the ease and wave of a single downy bowed quill. Seventeen hundred and eighty seven was the year that the most momentous document in the United States his...

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The National Elder Abuse Incidence Study Executive Summary Introduction and Background America's burgeoning elder population has affected every segment of the social, political, and economic landscape. Public debate of the issues surrounding the special needs of the approximately 44 million persons in this country age 60 years and over has heightened national awareness and concern. As a result, public policies relating to issues such as retirement security, affordable long-term care, and quality of life are changing to meet the unique needs of the aging population. Yet, as the pu...

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