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The Science Behind the Near-Death Experience, 2000.
A look at the phenomenon of near-death experiences .(NDEs)
1,561 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 51.95
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A look at the phenomenon of near-death experiences (NDEs) and how they are perceived by the scientific community, with arguments for and against scientific explanations of such occurences.
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"The scientific aspects surrounding the near-death experience are more obscure than the popular accounts and non-substantial definitions of them. Researcher Charles T. Tart says that science can actually help to further our knowledge of the NDE if more people would attempt to embrace the application of scientific ideas in studying its occurrence. He says: ??.many people react negatively to the idea of scientific investigation of NDEs, but genuine science can contribute a great deal to understanding NDEs and helping experiencers integrate their experiences with everyday life?(Tart, 1997). The factors surrounding the near-death experience have been researched by a number of scientists, and a number of facts, similarities, and correlations have been discovered surrounding this very difficult, largely undocumented phenomena. "
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Fear of Death, 2002.
A look at the psychological fear of death.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This three-page undergraduate paper throws light on the psychological fear of death. Moreover it explores the phenomenon that such a fear grows with age. It then goes on to give reasons and touches upon the solution to minimize the fear.
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Death and Western Culture, 2007.
An overview of Western culture and rituals regarding death.
991 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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While death may be a natural phenomenon, the meanings that society ascribes to death are socially-constructed ideas. A society's death rituals reveal much about its values and beliefs. This paper looks at the death rituals associated with Western cultures, such as end-of-life care and funeral rituals. This paper then examines what these rituals reveal about Western values and beliefs.
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End of Life Rituals
Funeral Rituals
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"Different Western cultures exhibit differing perspectives on euthanasia or assisted suicide. Many countries in Europe have more tolerant social policies than the United States, and the policy of euthanasia is no exception. In February 2001, after two decades of being practiced underground, the Dutch government enacted a law legalizing physician-assisted suicide. The law had popular support and, like the health workers who worked with AIDS patients, it had the best intentions. Strict criteria were put in place, limiting physician-assisted suicides to terminally ill patients who possessed adequate mental capacity to decide and make an explicit request for a physician-assisted suicide (Hopkins 2001)."
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Death: Three Choices, 2002.
An insight into three aspects of death: Suicide, euthanasia and the death penalty.
2,703 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper takes each aspect of death in turn and discusses arguments for and against providing a sociological outlook and economic basis. For suicide, certain social factors are identified as being causal or contributing to this phenomenon. The different types of suicide and causes are discussed. The cases for and against euthanasia and the death penalty are also examined in the context of social issues and legislation.
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"In recent years the subject of assisted suicide or Euthanasia has been one of the most controversial and hotly debated subjects. With one respect the current social framework places great value on the personal agency paradigm, with the concept of autonomy and freedom of choice ranked as an important aspect of a free society. However, the idea of assisted suicide, arguable an ultimate expression of the individual autonomy of this type of framework is seen in terms of right and wrong, not of choice."
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Near-Death Experience, 2003.
An examination of the concept of the visions of life after death.
3,450 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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The research aims to persuade skeptics of the validity of the near-death experience (NDE), both as a phenomenon distinct from out-of-body experience (OBE) and as a genuine vision of the afterlife. It discusses how skeptics refuse to accept NDEs due to the fact that they have difficulty in accepting the paranormal in the first place. Following the attempt to persuade skeptics that NDEs are a distinct phenomenon, unrelated to either dying brain hallucinations or OBEs, the research attempts to sway them towards the belief that NDEs are nothing short of visions of the afterlife and invaluable proof of life beyond death.
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"In an era where moon landings and space exploration have become common activities, exploration into that which lies beyond death appear impossible. Muslims, Christians and Jews believe that they know the answer which is given to them in their holy books, and argue that the Day of Judgment lies beyond death, followed by an eternity in Heaven or Hell. Atheists argue that death is final and that nothing lies beyond it. Hindus and Buddhists believe in a never-ending circle of reincarnation, whereby death is perceived as the first step towards rebirth in a different form. Whatever the answer that people may have, and the degree of conviction that they hold in their specific theory to what lies beyond death, the fact remains that we simply do not have the answer. Certainly, the Bible, the Torah and the Koran do inform us to some degree of the nature of life beyond death but these accounts are open to interpretation as none can claim to truly and fully comprehend the word of God. Therefore, even those of us who believe in life after death and the Day of Judgment, have countless questions such as whether or not we are conscious in death, or if we feel fear, meet dead relatives and enter into this different zone, or even if we are aware of the living. Basically, there are opinions rather than clear-cut answers to these questions as, despite the great strides that mankind has made in scientific and technological development, and their success in answering many of the mysteries of life, science and technology have utterly failed in providing clear evidence of what lies beyond death."
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Near-Death Experiences, 2007.
A discussion on the validity of near-death experiences.
1,261 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of near-death experiences. Specifically, the paper discusses the reality of near-death experiences and whether they exist or not. The paper explores how stories about near-death experiences (NDE) have become almost commonplace in our modern culture. The paper further examines how many studies into this phenomenon have occurred and many of them explain near-death experiences as the body's reaction to tremendous stress. The paper discusses how there is much debate about whether they actually exist, concluding that whether they exist or not, to those experiencing NDEs, they are very real.
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"The first real written study of near-death experiences occurred in 1926 by Englishman Sir William Barrett. He compiled many experiences he and his wife (both doctors) had seen with patients during their last moments of life. Two researchers note, "Barrett found that in their visions the dying see dead persons who have come to take them away to a heavenly abode. He also found that such visions often occur when the mind of the patient is clear and rational, and that they sometimes portray what the dying do not expect" (Osis & Haraldsson, 1997, p. 18)."
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The Tip-of-the-Tongue Phenomenon, 2007.
This study identifies the key mental processes involved in the tip-of-the-tongue (TOT) phenomenon.
1,536 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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The paper explains that the brain usually processes semantic information by first identifying lexical characteristics and then using that information to narrow its final word choice down to the target answer, but this form of processing does not take place in the tip-of-the-tongue (TOT) phenomenon. The paper then focuses on this phenomenon and defines it as what happens when individuals report being unable to recall a specific word or target answer, but are able to produce generic recall responses that share semantic and phonological characteristics with each other and with the target word. The paper presents two hypotheses about the TOT phenomenon but then refutes them, showing that differences in incidences of the TOT phenomenon are not dependent on instructional context or on gender.
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Abstract
Introduction
Discussion
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"The tip of the tongue (TOT) phenomenon is one that arguably every human being is familiar with. According to Brown and McNeill (1966) in one of the first studies printed on the subject, the TOT phenomenon occurs when one cannot recall a word of which one has knowledge and yet has the impression that recall is imminent. Manufacturing "close" guesses as to the identity of the target word is common when an individual is in this state. It can range from forgetting the name of a friend, the street that an acquaintance lives on, or even the name of a television program."
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Paratheatrical Phenomenon, 2002.
An overview of different paratheatrical phenomenon through history from traveling medieval performers to counter-culture happenings of the nineteen-sixties.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses paratheatrical phenomenon such as was performed by traveling medieval performers, joungleurs, and minstrels. The Arab Hakawati, the Roman Naumachiae and gladiator games are described as well, as are nineteenth-century street performances, European and American Mountebanks, Nazi propaganda spectacles, and counter-culture happenings of the nineteen-sixties.
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Jihad- A Misunderstood Phenomenon, 2001.
This paper explains that the antagonistic view regarding the phenomenon of Jihad is too shallow, inaccurate and unreasonable.
2,078 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 11 sources, $ 65.95
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This paper explains that the antagonistic view regarding the phenomenon of Jihad is too shallow, inaccurate and unreasonable. The author explains that it is a grim fact that these views prevail as opposed to the true meaning of Jihad. Endnotes.
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"The inception of every single religion has experienced forces working against its expansion. Consequently, there have been instances where most major religions have had to use force in order to survive, prevail or exist at all for that matter. We can look up the Christian crusades or the Samurai war crimes or the Six-day war between Israel and the Arabs or even the kamikaze pilots of the Shinto faith and the list goes on and on. Although we cannot discount the political and social undercurrents involved in these wars, anyone with little common sense can arrive at the conclusion that the core basis of these wars was religion. Islam is no exception in this regard. History, especially from the western perspective is riddled with the Muslim conquests of Spain and India. Islam (at least in the west) has been labeled as the modern version of barbarianism. This dim sightedness is a result of several factors originating from the Muslims themselves and eventually developing into the increasingly popular concept that Islam in essence is the Mecca of le diable a quatre. If we take a closer look at the Muslim warfare, one word that comes up every time is Jihad. "
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The Atkins Phenomenon, 2007.
An analysis of the impact of the "low carb craze" and the 'Atkins phenomenon'.
1,348 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses the so-called "low carb craze", which maintains that a diet low in carbohydrates and high in proteins as well as the interrelated "Atkins phenomenon" (the Atkins Diet, which advocates the low carb/high protein approach) is most effective in dieting. This paper discusses various facets of these issues in an effort to better understand the impact of this form of diet. It also looks at the role that technology and science can play in the food industry.
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Abstract
The Central Issue at Hand
Societal Trends That Contribute to "The Craze"
Scientific Understanding Relevant to the Issue
Impact of Low Carb on the Future Food Supply and How the Supply Can be Managed
Can Technology Help in this Case?
Conclusions
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"If the assumption is made, for the sake of discussion, that low carb diets, for better or worse, become the norm in the 21st century, there are definite outcomes that the international food supply can expect. Generally, the demand for grains, rice, certain fruits and vegetables will surely decrease noticeably, because simply put, people will not be consuming and therefore not buying them (Cetron, et al, 2005). Conversely, the demand for animal-based products such as raw and processed meats, eggs, cheese and other dairy products will skyrocket.
Keeping this supply/demand curve in mind, it is reasonable to assume that if the demand for animal products increases and agricultural products decreases, that it will actually even out as agricultural products are needed to raise and feed the animals that will be "processed" as food."
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Wal-Mart and the Death of Downtown, 2008.
This paper discusses the effects of 'big-box' developments, such as Wal-Mart, on the downtown and community life in cities.
2,304 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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The paper uses the cities of Guelph and Vermont to show how communities can combat the phenomenon of dying downtowns. The paper illustrates how cities must focus on a sustainable economic development strategy and must have a commitment from all sectors of the community with the city council. The paper also looks at Mexico as an example of the negative effects of a Mexican version of Wal-Mart on downtown.
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Introduction
Downtown Death Delayed By Design
Power of the People
Vermont Vs Big Box Construction
Mexico's Malingering Big Box
Londerville-A Synthesis of the Research
Summit Report-Waterloo-Guelph
Summary and Conclusion
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"In all cities and towns all over both the United States and Canada something is dying, or perhaps already dead and that something is downtown and cultural heritage being replaced by something generic and that comes in a big box - that something is 'Wal-Mart'. While Wal-Mart has brought lower prices to these communities, Wal-Mart has also brought decay, decline, and crime. These lower prices have come with a high price tag to communities and society as this work in writing intends to show."
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Intellectuals and the Phenomenon of Violence, 2006.
Examines the works of intellectuals and what they have to write about the idea of violence.
1,407 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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Violence, whether one considers it rational or irrational, is a global phenomenon. It manifests itself through the actions of individuals, groups and on a larger scale, between nations. Given this fact, as well as the omnipresence of violence throughout the world today, it is unlikely that this phenomenon can decrease to any significant extent. This paper shows that many "intellectuals" have written about violence. In order to better understand the nature of violence and its inescapable role in the world, the paper examines their writings. Works explored in this paper include Hannah Arendt's "On Violence", Albert Camus' "The Stranger", Frantz Fanon's "The Wretched of the Earth" and Georges Sorel's "Reflections on Violence".
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"Francis Bacon was another intellectual who spoke against violence. Like Dostoevsky he couched his language in peace-loving, Christian terms. In his Essays, Bacon constantly points to the goodness of man: "The inclination to goodness is imprinted deeply in the nature of man." In every one of his fifty-eight short essays - on
truth, death, marriage, love, and the list continues - Bacon tends to idealize instead of looking at the facts as they are and coming to a viable conclusion. For example, Bacon asserts that if someone murders a loved one, to take revenge would be a sort of "wild justice" and that one would be "superior" by not taking any retributive action. That sounds laudable but the fact is that at that decisive moment man's tendency is towards violence and in most cases he will take revenge."
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The Shuttle Economy Phenomenon, 2004.
An overview of the growing shuttle trade in Eastern Europe.
2,012 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses how for thriving capitalist economies with large commercial spaces for retail, the shuttle trade - buying goods abroad on tourist trips to bring back and sell at kiosks or open air markets - seems like an absurd phenomenon. It looks at how for so-called transition economies, shuttling has become a means of survival for workers who cannot find employment and for consumers who cannot afford to buy goods at conventional retail markets. It shows how although the shuttle business has been declining in the last few years, a majority of consumers in Russia and other CIS countries still buy goods at kiosks, open-air markets, informal stores on the ground floors of apartment blocks, or street vendors because prices are much cheaper than in the newer supermarkets.
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"The origins and enormous scale of the shuttle trade in ?transition? countries can only be understood against the background of the trade environment during the communist period. The exchange and trading system within communist countries was an extension of the state planning system. It was conducted through an annual foreign exchange plan and only a handful of trading agencies were licensed to engage in external trade. The retail trade industry was very small compared to capitalist economies and as a consequence it was inadequately developed to handle the flow of commodities - even in a centrally planned economy."
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Low Self-Esteem and the Phenomenon of Jealousy, 2002.
A study of the relationship between self-esteem and jealousy in heterosexual romantic relationships.
1,609 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper examines how jealousy is an ever-present phenomenon that can have negative consequences on romantic relationships. It looks at how jealousy is more prevalent in relationships where one or both parties have low self-esteem. It analyzes how this feeling of inadequacy leads to other negative feelings as well, including loneliness, powerlessness, and relational uncertainty among others. The relationship between self-esteem and jealousy is examined, noting other significant variables that have an influence on both self-esteem and jealousy, as well as the manner in which jealousy is handled.
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Self-Esteem and Jealousy
Self-Esteem and Expression of Jealousy
Expression of Jealousy and Relational Outcome
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"People with low self esteem are often the ones likely to experience the greatest amount of jealousy and to mistrust their partner. This incessant jealousy leads the party with low self esteem to grow increasingly dissatisfied with the relationship. Rotenberg, Shewchuk, and Kimberly (2001) took the information that lonely individuals have low self esteem and are generally dissatisfied with romantic relationships. They went on to determine whether this loneliness and powerlessness may be connected to jealous behavior and expression. They found the correlation to be positive; jealousy is related to loneliness and powerlessness which in turn might possibly affect one?s self esteem."
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All-Inclusive Vacations as a Sociological Phenomenon, 2008.
An analysis of the sociological phenomena that are evident with all-inclusive vacations.
1,637 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper looks at the all-inclusive vacation as something other than tourism, or travel as it was once known. It shows how these vacations can tell a good deal about what the buyer expects in a culture of consumerism and what capitalists have learned the consumer wants. The paper makes use of critical theory in order to analyze the sociological phenomena that are evident with all-inclusive vacations. The paper maintains that there are things quite wrong with this phenomenon that are explained with the help of critical theory.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Race and Class
Selling Fantasy
Power
Concluding Remarks
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"As mentioned, an all-inclusive vacation should protect the consumer from anything to upset previous notions of a place or what a vacation should be about. The all-inclusive vacation keeps consumers within one kind of consciousness that is the one known at home. There is little to promote interest in the place or places to which they travel. The vacationer is a transplanted person able to afford the location and activities that are laid on. Perhaps there will be a comment on what was served for sinner, a sun burn, or a comment on whether or not it is 'safe' to venture away from a resort of other institution in which the all-inclusive package has placed them."
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