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Caryle Murphy's "Passion for Islam", 2007.
This paper reviews and analyzes Caryle Murphy's book "Passion for Islam--Shaping the Modern Middle East: The Egyptian Experience".
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper explains that, although modern events have focused much Western attention on area hotbeds of Islamic militancy, such as Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, the fight for the spirit of Islam on the banks of the Nile in several ways represents more completely the region's ongoing, unsettled tensions among belief and reason. The author points out that Murphy explores the reasons for Islamic decline such as (1) the clash of a newly decadent, yet once great civilization, with the irresistible force of an industrial revolution it might once have led and (2) the lack of democracy without which no society can develop in concert with rapid and unpredictable cultural and technological change. The paper relates that, starting with the end of the socialist promise of the Nasser era through the violence that rocked Egypt in the nineties, Murphy carefully follows the development of Islamist insurgency through its various forms, differentiating the facets of Islam in Egypt that played into the development of radical Islamist behavior.
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Introduction
Book Review
Brief Analysis
From the Paper
"Lawrence Wright of the "New Yorker" has suggested recently that Osama Bin Laden's Egyptian deputy Ayman al-Zawahari is the true guiding force behind al Qaeda. If that is right, then the antecedents of al Qaeda lie as much in Egypt as in Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of bin Laden. Murphy has produced a huge deal of valuable reporting that lays bare the roots of this reign of terror, chronicling how fringe violent Egyptian Islamist organizations fought the state and terrorized the populace. There are certainly echoes of al Qaeda here, especially in the manner in which Islamic Jihad justified attacks on and murders of foreign tourists and Christian Copts though pronouncing Crusaders and Jews to be the enemies of Islam."
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Neighborhood Analysis: South Side Pittsburgh, 2007.
A description of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's South Side, including history, neighborhood problems, solutions, and its future.
1,407 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This urban studies essay discusses the history of Pittsburgh's South Side. The paper examines the area's current urban issues. The paper includes possible solutions proposed by the city, and by the writer. The writer further discusses his opinion on the neighborhood's future growth. The paper addresses several urban issues, including gentrification, urban planning, and architectural preservation.
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"Pittsburgh's South Side has a rich history and culture. From the first immigrants to the residents that live there today, this neighborhood has seen many changes and growth with the passing of time. The neighborhood has faced new challenges and issues. There have been recent developments in overcoming these neighborhood issues and many areas of success can be seen. If the indicators of positive urban renewal prove to be accurate, the South Side will see positive growth within the next ten years. In this essay I will explore different aspects of Pittsburgh's South Side neighborhood through giving a description history and current state, describing its most pertinent problems it faces, give possible solutions to these issues, as well as give my prediction of the direction of its future."
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Landscape Geography, 2006.
This paper discusses landscape geography in relation to culture and offers two Ontario examples.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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The paper indicates the advantages of the subfield of landscape geography that is distinct from other sub-disciplines, discussing two Ontario examples that reveal how landscapes can shape more than one culture according to human relationships. The paper presents research/fieldwork towards inner city Toronto's landscape shaping 'homeless' culture and also how the Muskoka landscape influences local and visiting cultures. The paper examines how it is the same landscape but different phenomena, due to use/economic interaction with an environment.
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"The study of landscape geography has involved a long struggle to distinguish its subject matter and approaches from those of physical geography. Landscape geographers make much not of local details within phenomena, but towards a good deal of theory to do with both a landscape's influence on culture and the aesthetics of geography. In some respects, landscape geography is like the study of ecology in attention to soil types, vegetation and the effects of land formations or waterways. There is much in common with fields of historical and human geography, too, in the attention given habitation, patterns of settlement or how local cultures have been influenced by terrain and climate."
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Hurricanes & Insurance, 2006.
A review of hurricane damage and the available insurance coverage.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper is written in the form of a convincing report for members of the insurance industry on Florida's high hurricane risk. The paper provides a summary of what a hurricane is, kinds of phenomena and damage, losses of interval NB 2004, and future for government/insurance industry collaboration. Storms have long been predicted to become more severe but a more important factor in Florida has been development, 1986-2006, to mean more material for destruction amid high demand for hurricane-related insurance.
From the Paper
"Damage owing to hurricanes in Florida is easily assessed in research produced by the U.S. The period of June 1 to November 30 is Florida's expected Hurricane Season. A hurricane results from a low pressure system associated with tropical environments, announced by thunderstorms and a counter-clockwise circulation of winds. A tropical depression is a system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined surface circulation and maximum winds of up to 38 miles per hour."
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The Agricultural Industry in British Columbia, 2006.
A discussion of how climate and soil affect the agricultural industry in three British Columbian regions.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 80.95
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Perhaps no other industry is as dependent upon variables over which it has no control as the agricultural industry is. This paper produces a cross sectional comparison and contrast of three regions in British Columbia: Cariboo region, Peace River, and Kootenay. The paper highlights how climatic factors and soil composition factors impact upon the respective agricultural sectors of the aforementioned areas. In addition to illuminating how areas that are fairly close to one another geographically can still produce astonishing climatic and geological diversity the paper also reveals how primary industries like agriculture take on new shapes in different regions because of the physical feature of the land.
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Water Usage in the Middle East, 2006.
A case study of water usage patterns in the Gulf Cooperation Council states and the Middle East in general.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 1 source, $ 115.95
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Water usage patterns in the Gulf Cooperation Council states and in the Middle East overall are not consistent with sound conservation policies and continued industrial and commercial expansion in the region without change will be unsustainable even in the short-term. This case study points out, the entire Middle East and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in particular, is experiencing rapid growth in demand for water resources and water based products and this trend is expected to continue.
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Early Israel, 2006.
A review of ancient Israel from a Baptist point of view.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper looks briefly at some of the major elements of Israel's history from a Baptist perspective. Focusing mostly on John Bright's History of Israel, the paper goes through a summary of some of the major aspects of Israel's history, and discusses the context of a Bible-believing faith such as the Baptists, and the conflict between archaeology and the Bible.
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"Understanding the history of ancient Israel is always a complex undertaking, since what is generally meant by ancient Israel covers several thousand years, beginning with the migration of the patriarchs approximately four thousand years ago (Bright 23). When studying the history of the Jewish people from a Christian, Bible-believing perspective like that of the Baptist faith, there are several considerations to be made. First, since Baptists believe that the Bible is absolutely true, one might be tempted to only use the Bible as the source of Jewish and Israelite history ("Faith and Message"). However, with the development and discovery of more modern linguistic and archaeological technology and evidence, it is becoming more difficult to have a purely Biblical understanding of the history of Israel. "
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Climate and Latitude: Honolulu & Phoenix, 2006.
A discussion regarding how latitude directly affects climate, focusing on the examples of Honolulu and Phoenix.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper talks about how latitude is arguably one of the most significant determinants of a region's climate. First, what is latitude? The paper explains that latitude is the angular measurement of a location's distance north or south of the equator. The equator is delineated as 0 degrees latitude. The poles are alternately 90 degrees north or south latitude ("Latitude" par. 1). All other locations fall somewhere in between these two extremes. Thus, when we know a location's latitude we implicitly know that location's distance north or south of the equator. For example, Honolulu, Hawaii is at 21 degrees north latitude. Honolulu, consequently, is much closer to the Earth's equator than Phoenix, Arizona with a latitude of 33 degrees north. This difference accounts for significant climatic variation.
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Senegal, 2006.
A discussion regarding the history and economy of Senegal, Africa.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper discusses the economy of Senegal, an African country with a colonial history much like that of other African nations. According to the paper, Senegal was a colony of France until 1960, after which it was ruled by the Socialist Party for forty years. This changed with the election of President Abdouulaye Wade in 2000.
From the Paper
"Senegal is an African country with a colonial history much like that of other African nations. Senegal was a colony of France until 1960, after which it was ruled by the Socialist Party for forty years. This changed with the election of President Abdouulaye Wade in 2000. Senegal had earlier joined with The Gambia in 1982 to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia, but what was to be the integration of the two countries never took place as the union was dissolved in 1989. Senegal has remained one of the most stable democracies in Africa in spite of clashes with a southern separatist group. The nation has also long participated in international peacekeeping efforts. Senegal is a West African country on the North Atlantic coast between Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania."
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Imbalance in Population and Park Location, 2006.
This paper discusses the imbalance between population location and park location, looking at the National Parks in western Canada.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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The following paper addresses how the geographical distance between urban centers and parkland can very easily hurt the latter insofar as it makes it more difficult for people to visit such areas (largely because of the cost and inconvenience). A second matter addressed in the paper also considers the factors which determine activity selection and argues that age is the greatest single factor in the recreational pursuits people pursue.
From the Paper
"One of the most important considerations when examining the impact of geography upon human behaviour is the role of propinquity. That is to say, people tend to frequent the places that are nearest where they live. Suffice it to say, one of the problems confronting the National Park System in Canada (especially Western Canada) is that many of these parks are not located near major urban centers."
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Character Portrayal through Geography, 2006.
This paper discusses the identification of character through geography in 'This House of Sky: Landscapes of a Western Mind' by Ivan Doig.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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In this article the writer notes that the effect of the Montana landscape on Ivan, Charlie and Bessie is a crucial point when defining their character traits in this autobiography. The writer shows that the awe-inspiring mountains and the lush valley that lay below, often made a big impression on the rough and tumble character traits of the men in the family. Furthermore, the writer points out that Bessie chose to live a simple worker's life that was part of the way people think when farm work was a necessary outdoors labor in life.
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"This literary analysis will help to define how geography defines the main characters in 'This House of Sky: Landscapes of a Western Mind' by Ivan Doig. Through an evaluation of the characters of Bessie, Charlie, and Ivan Doig, one can realize how the Montana landscape defines how character traits are created by the sky, land, and lifestyle of this western autobiography. In essence, the characters in this autobiography are heavily influenced by the Montana landscapes, which can be provided through character traits provided by Ivan Doig in his writings. The rugged landscape of Montana provides a telling narrative by Ivan Doig, as he provides an autobiography of how he and his family were affected in this environment."
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Regional Geography of Canada, 2006.
A paper discussing the regional geography of Quebec and Ontario.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 10 sources, $ 106.95
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Regional Geography studies certain regions within the confines of this planet. It is extremely descriptive and specific. This research paper explores the regional geography of Canada. The paper examines Canada's physical, social, political and cultural issues, which includes the regional geography of Canada. Canada has six geographic regions: Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Western Canada, Atlantic Canada and the Territorial North. The paper focuses on two regions: Quebec and Ontario.
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Article Summaries and Reflection, 2006.
A review and discussion on six cultural geography essays.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 142.95
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This paper consists of six different essays on cultural geography. Each essay deals with a different article with in the course book. This paper provides a summary, highlights the important quotes and assesses each article. The paper then reviews and discusses various questions relating to each article.
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"In this article the author argues that maps are much more than tools in geography and that they can be studied and viewed as socially constructed forms of knowledge. Maps of the past often reflect the balance of power in history and are always value-laden. The context of maps is to a great extend dictated by political, religious and social power and they have acted as weapons of imperialism and the nation state."
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Northern Tree Diversity, 2006.
A discussion regarding the diversity gradient of trees in Europe.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the diversity gradient of trees in between southern and northern Europe. The paper looks at two perspectives. The first is the equilibrium hypothesis and the second is the disequilibrium hypothesis. This essay explores two researchers' arguments about the latitudinal diversity gradient of woody plants in Europe.
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"Questions about biodiversity levels in different regions have been puzzling scientists for many years. For example, one of the largest questions in biodiversity is why is species diversity higher in the tropics then in temperate zones (Silvertown, 1985, p. 519). Two broad categories of hypotheses have been used to explain the differences in tropical and temperate biodiversity. The first are generally known as equilibrium hypotheses. Equilibrium hypotheses argue that present climatic and biotic conditions determine latitudinal biodiversity (MacDonald, 2003, p. 422). Disequilibrium or historical hypotheses argue that past conditions are more important (MacDonald, 2003, p. 415). "
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Human Geography and the Canadian Arctic, 2006.
An analysis of the anthropogenic climate changes to the coastal regions of Canada.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper reviews human geography and discusses how, as a field of study, it examines the relationships that exist between human activities and spatial formations. In other words, human social organization has a demonstrable effect on the world around us. Agriculture, for example, reshapes the land in the interest of planting certain kinds of crops--topography is changed, rivers are drained. The paper further discusses how this is only one example of this process and that human activity will have effects on geographic formations and developments.
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The Relationship between Labour and Space, 2006.
A review of the Wal-Mart Organization across the commodity chain.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses how one of the more under-appreciated things about the study of geography is that it can reveal startling trends in the business world. For example, any map can show you that certain parts of the world tend to attract certain types of businesses; China, to cite one example, seems to attract the productive facilities of the Wal-Mart's of the world.
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The Uniqueness of Hong Kong, 2006.
A reflection on emigration and immigration since the 1997 hand over of Hong Kong to the PRC.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper stresses Hong Kong's uniqueness as it is not quite a British or Chinese locality. The paper discusses how among its distinctive features, has been the pattern of human transit from the 1840s to the present, in waves of immigration and emigration. At the same time, Hong Kong appears to bestow a strong identity. The 1997 hand over prompted especially high emigration to Canada after the late 1980s, where a third phenomenon is found in persons seeking to return to Hong Kong.
From the Paper
"Through the 1990s, East Asia awaited the momentous hand over of the British crown colony of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (PRC). Mass media reports stressed the emigration of thousands from Hong Kong in persons said to fear Communist oppression. Other reportage referred to Hong Kong activists trying to ensure that the colony would retain freedoms known under British authority. Less expected, after the British departure was migration to Hong Kong on the part of Mainland Chinese and persons of diverse other origin in Asia and beyond."
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Urban Residential Geography, 2006.
Offers a geographic description of an urban residential area called Don Mills/Lawrence.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper briefly examines the area of Don Mills/Lawrence. Specifically, the paper reviews the infrastructure--nature of the roads, sidewalk, street-scaping, utility service, et cetera--as well as the environment of the area, noise pollution, natural environment, traffic congestion, et cetera. The purpose of so doing, quite simply, is that the reader can come away with a better understanding of the residential geography of the area.
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