When Edward Gough Whitlam initiated dramatic reform of Australia's social structure he began to differentiate our culture from that of England's and began our road to independence. ... And our independence is in the hands of the US. ... John Pilger addresses this issue in great detail in his book A Secret Country, now a standard on the high school curriculum. ... We are slowly being absorbed into American culture and the only way to stop it is to gain our independence. ... When will Howard stop his brown-nosing and realise that Australia craves independence? ...

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The high level of saving of Japanese households provided banks and other financial institutions with ample funds for heavy investment in the private sector. ... Another factor behind Japan's economic growth during this period was the availability of an abundant labor force with a high level of education. ... This is a fact of life that is preached through the media and taught constantly to Japanese throughout their lives in school, from parents, and when they enter the working world. ... While in the western world, individuality and independence are highly valued, Japanese society emphasi...

• Word Count: 2410
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"The fact is that the automobile has become hypnotic...the opium of the American people." - Fortune Magazine Table of Contents Introduction The Rise of the Automobile The Styling Redesign The Role of Attainable Pricing for the Masses The Emerging American Obsession The Impact on the Nuclear Family Redefining the American Teenager The Rise of the Hot Rod Culture The Rise of the Excess Culture Baby Boomers and Redesign Converting from Chrome to Muscle The Automobile as Identity Downfall and Decline Conclusion Bibliography Introduction With the end of World War II, the United State...

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Joseph Stalin was the soviet communist leader who's passing molded an era, and whose iron rule determined the lives of millions of people. Considering that he shaped the direction of post-World War II Europe, we may regard him as the most powerful person to live during the 20th century. Joseph Sta...

• Word Count: 7507
• Approx Pages: 30
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate