While "the gross output value of industry and agriculture increased by 810 percent and national income grew by 420 percent [between 1952 and 1980] ... average individual income increased by only 100 percent" (Ma Hong quoted in Shirk 28). ... China was "still a state in which the central government retain[ed] the dominant power in economic resource allocation and responsible local officials work[ed] for the interest of the units under their control" (Solinger 103). ... As Shirk points out, in rural areas, decollectivization was occurring: "decision making power [was being transf...

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There is a very good quote in the film to represent that idea of being beautiful is not what makes you better, its your heart and soul. The quote is mentioned by Fran's grandmother Ya Ya "it is not what you look like even if you wear a potato sack". ...

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According to Terry Teachout, "the actual content of rap, nobody talks about it much anymore-it seems far, far longer then seven years ago that Bill Clinton made political hay by attacking Sister Souljah-and it may well be that the sickening excesses of gangster rap have become as untrendy as Austin Power's wardrobe" (14). ... The success and the disintegration of the Civil Rights Movement was accelerated by the power of television, because for many, seeing is believing. ...

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David Leeb wrote a very compelling, unpublished paper titled "Shades of Goodman Brown". In this paper, Leeb discussed a common "yarn" that presented itself in Young Goodman Brown, The Man that Corrupted Hadleyberg, Monster, and The Devil and Daniel Webster. He writes that "It is truly curious that ...

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As Plato once said "philosophy begins in wonder". Plato was part of a triad of great thinkers who had in common a student - teacher relationship built on questioning and discussion rather than memorization and recollection of facts. Although they agreed and disagreed on many topics, it was their s...

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Throughout the history of England, many conflicts have arisen over the rightful heir to the throne. The most infamous of these conflicts centered on the controversy of a female heir. One was in 1135 during the reign of King Stephen, the other was 415 years later with the death of Henry VIII. These two events changed not only the course of English history, but also changed the minds of a country in regards to gender roles and the crown. The History of the Norman Kings The Reign of Stephen would not be complete without a history of the Norman Conquest. ...

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He was a man with the brains, the power, and the money to pull off such an intricate operation. ... In various interviews before his "murder", he was quoted to say that he really wanted to escape the media and the limelight. ... Suge is also quoted saying that Tupac was alert and conscience the whole ride to the hospital, and when Suge told him that he would get him to a hospital, Tupac said "I need a hospital? ...

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As is evidenced by this quote the themes of friendship, loyalty and honor are the basic touchstones of Woo's outlook on life and they have become the primary themes that we associate with the power of his films. ...

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