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Radical Environmentalism, 2000.
The tactics, effectiveness, evolution, politics and examples of global activist ecological groups, focusing on Greenpeace and the Green Party.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 17 sources, $ 111.95
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"Radical environmentalism is a term that calls up images of subversive maneuvers performed by those with extremist views who give no quarter to the governments and corporations that persist in polluting the earth and squandering its resources. But much of the force of the word "radical" (or even "environmentalism") is a function of the individual's perspective. Radical environmentalism has two strands that occasionally interact and are, in general terms, "those who favor the preservation of nature for nature's sake and those who wish only to maintain the environment as the necessary habitat of humankind" (Lewis 17). The first are the so-called "deep ecology" movement, or movements, whose adherents stress the principles of "biospherical egalitarianism" in a platform described by Devall and Sessions as based on the proposition that "the well-being and flourishing of..."
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Radical Individualism, 2006.
This paper examines radical individualism as discussed in 'American Democracy in Peril: Seven Challenges to America's Future' by William Hudson.
2,714 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the subject of radical individualism, looking at 'American Democracy in Peril: Seven Challenges to America's Future' by William Hudson and other sources. The writer discusses how
Hudson espouses a viewpoint that turns what most people think is right with America, that is its individualism, and makes it a lethal weapon to the democracy Americans also say they support. The writer describes that for Hudson and Stivers and other writers of distinction about the American experiment, individualism without corresponding community, at times is a prescription for disaster. The writer contends that radical individualism, as practiced in modern America, is isolating and depressing, hollow and waiting to be filled.
Table of Contents:
The Argument for a Constitutional Monarchy
Collectivism vs. Community
Conclusion
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"Hudson went much further back than that in proposing that Radical Individualism was at cause for the slow destruction of the American experiment, and that the problem could be traced to the very founding of the nation, although modern factors such as the media were certainly culpable as well. But at base, it is not a 'thing' that is to blame, but adherence to a concept all too easily pushed to an unworkable extreme. Myers called the current expression of the excesses noted by Hudson a "social recession."
Hudson called it a Pathological Politics of Rights and Interests. Although Hudson is at pains to trace the problem to the very foundations of the nation and before, certainly the pathological 'rightism' that has been increasing for several decades is a prime factor in making the U.S. democracy unworkable."
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Quebec Radical Cheerleaders, 2007.
This paper explores how the activities of the Toronto faction of the radical cheerleaders in Quebec City were both reactionary and revolutionary.
2,175 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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The paper explains that individuals and groups use civil disobedience to protest a wide range of issues raging from environmental pollution to political or social corruption. The paper looks at the activities of the Toronto faction of the Radical Cheerleaders during the anti-FTAA (Free Trade of the Americas Act) protests in Quebec City. The paper shows how the radical cheerleaders displayed a combination of reactionary and revolutionary characteristics.
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"People all have interests and opinions. Groups of people and individuals tend to show a wide range of interests and opinions. In society some of these people's interests and opinions will receive a great deal of attention while others will be ignored or suppressed. People that do not have their interests meet or their opinions heard usually have to rely on alternative methods to make their voices heard. One of the more common ways is civil disobedience. Civil disobedience is defined as, "refusal to obey governmental commands especially as a nonviolent means of protest"(Anonymous 96)."
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A Radical Society through History, 2002.
The radical and revolutionary society of 18th and 19th century America, as described in "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair and "Coming of Age in Mississippi" by Anne Moody.
2,587 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper reviews American history from the perspective that the society was radical and revolutionary, by focusing on the the works "The Jungle" and "Coming of Age in Mississippi". It shows how radical reform and revolutionary ideas are at the very foundation of freedom in America, and how this tradition of freedom of speech and rebellion has continued from 1865 onwards.
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"In 1865, the nation had just lived through a Civil War that divided the nation, families, and races. Now, America was ready to move on, but there were still issues dividing the nation ? issues that would continue to foster revolution and radicalism, and bring out the best and worst in the people of the United States. After the Civil War, "Reconstruction" began in the South, and Northerners, called "carpetbaggers," swarmed in. Most of them hoped to take advantage of the South's surrender and weakness, while furthering their own moneymaking goals. The politicians and carpetbaggers were only interested in making money, and corruption flourished. All this did was create animosity in the South. he beaten southerners blamed the newly freed blacks for their troubles, and if the blacks had it bad before the Civil War, it was no better after. They still worked for meager or no wages, while living in run-down shacks on the plantations of their former owners. Only now, they had to fend for themselves, and many of them had no idea how to take care of themselves, or earn a living. Persecution of blacks has continued in the South since the Civil War, eventually leading up to the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s."
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"Sin: Radical Evil in Soul and Society", 2008.
A review of the book "Sin: Radical Evil in Soul and Society" by Ted Peters.
816 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses how in his book, "Sin: Radical Evil in Soul and Society", Ted Peters tackles the subject of sin and evil in human lives and the lives of society. It looks at how, according to Peters, sin is a progression that leads to radical evil, or evil pursued in the name of evil.
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"In order for humans to believe that concupiscence may succeed, they invent lies, and seek self-justification, which Peters defines as "identifying ourselves with the good." This self-justification can result in prejudice and profound racism and culture wars. This self-justification is essential for hypocrisy, as Peters shows in Jesus' discussions with the Jews. However, as self-justification results in bigotry and hypocrisy, justification by faith brings freedom. In it "God creates new life out of death just as he first brought the creation into existence out of nothing." God's justification is the only way we can find freedom."
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Radical Behavior Therapy, 2005.
Presens answers to two questions on Radical Behavior Therapy.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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Radical Behavior Therapy (RBT) in correctional settings involves a shift from past-focused approaches geared to finding the origins of criminality, often in adverse early experiences. This paper responds to two set questions involving the controversial subject of Radical Behavior Therapy as pioneered in prison populations.
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"Proponents of RBT for criminal populations emphasize modification of patients' behaviors and attitudes as an effective 'shortcut' in exercises making the offender aware of how his or her responses or actions do interfere with cooperative adjustment to settings, away from the correctional facility. For instance, the emphasis placed on Anger Management can, at least, help the offender to see how uncontrolled anger affects interactions with others, produces reactions unacceptable to others, or that endanger them, and that by learning methods of coping with the temper that other positive shifts can be expected."
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Radical Americans and the Underground Railroad, 2004.
An analysis of some of the radical activists of the American Civil War and their anti-slavery efforts.
2,521 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper discusses the anti-slavery activists in America during the time of the Civil War. The paper illustrates that as a parallel with the abolitionist movement before, during and after the Civil War and in many ways even more activist-based and radical, the 'Underground Railroad' was a very organized effort and was essentially created to assist runaway slaves from the south to escape to freedom in the north. The paper explains that the term itself does not refer to a real railroad but to the carefully planned escape routes which the runaway slaves could follow to the northern states. The paper tells of the heroic activities of many activists, among others: Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass and David Walker.
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"Along this Underground Railroad, the escape routes would follow roads, rivers and streams and long-forgotten paths through dense forest or towering mountains. In the East, many of these routes led to major cities, such as Philadelphia; in the Midwest, Cincinnati, Ohio became one of the focal points for escaped slaves, and those with enough courage to continue northward usually ended up at Buffalo, New York or Detroit, Michigan. One particular aspect of the Underground Railroad has been debated for many years, being exactly how many slaves used this clandestine method to obtain their freedom. Since no accurate records exist, it has been estimated "that between 40,000 and 100,0000 slaves managed to escape from the South and start new lives in the North as free and independent Americans before and after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War in 1865" (Buckmaster 76)."
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Bill Merrilees' Article: 'Radical Brand Evolution', 2007.
This paper analyzes an article authored by Bill Merrilees' entitled 'Radical Brand Evolution: A Case-Based Framework' in the 2005 "Journal of Advertising Research".
1,090 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that Bill Merrilees' writes in his article 'Radical Brand Evolution: A Case-Based Framework' in the 2005 "Journal of Advertising Research" that brand evolution entails the gradual transformation of the identifying symbol of a corporation via external and internal stimulus. The author points out that the writer concludes that brand revitalization can only occur if the development and protection of the brand is made a part of the coordinating elements of a marketing strategy geared towards appealing to target consumers. The paper relates that Merrilees devotes the bulk of his article to the application of brand orientation to the Canadian retailer Canadian Tire, who was compelled to revitalize its corporate brand in the face of new business pressures from the low prices of Wal-Mart and the excellent customer service of Home Depot.
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"Merrilees then favorably invokes the six-step model of brand evolution designed by McEnally and de Chernatony whereby organizations evolve from offering unbranded goods to offering, in order, "brands as reference," "brands as personality," brands as icon(s)," "brands as company," to - finally - "brands as policy". Periodically, of course, brands must be "revitalized" if they are to maintain the interest of key consumers and/or if they are to capture new consumers in periods of intense sectoral competition."
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Radical Management, 2002.
To what extent are radical perspectives on organizations and society relevant to today's practicing manager?
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A paper that describes the radical perspective of organizations as a necessity in corporate change.
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"Radical Egalitarianism", 2002.
Looking at the the political theory of egalitarianism according to Kai Nielson's "Radical Egalitarianism".
952 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper uses Kai Nielson's writings to define the theory of egalitarianism and critique it. The paper shows how, of all the substantive political theories, egalitarianism offers the least support for its position. Aided by the views expressed in Kai Nielson?s ?Radical Egalitarianism", this paper first gives a brief synopsis of the theory and then points to some of its shortcomings.
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"According to Nielson, one of the main proponents of egalitarianism, equality of condition should be the goal of any responsible society. One of the assumptions underpinning this idea is that people are equal in the only important respect in which the doling out of rights pertains. That is, when available resources are limited, ?we should first, where considerations of desert are not at issue, distribute according to stringency of need? (202) for ?it is only fair? (205). Further, Nielson urges, while aiming at equality of condition, we must preserve as a parallel goal autonomy for all and ?at a condition where everyone alike, to the fullest extent possible, has his or her needs and wants satisfied? (202)."
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Radical Criminology, 2002.
An overview of the concept of radical criminology.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper explains the basic tenets of radical criminology. After explaining links between criminality and capitalism, as expounded in Marxism, it draws attention to some limitations of the approach.
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"Globalization: Neo-liberal Challenge, Radical Responses", 2006.
This paper examines author Robert Went's book "Globalization: Neo-liberal Challenge, Radical Responses" while focusing on the writer's view that the current trend towards globalizing the economy must be demystified and demythologized.
881 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper reviews and analyzes the views of the author and Dutch economist Robert Went as detailed in his book "Globalization: Neo-liberal Challenge, Radical Responses." In his book, Went attempts to put the phenomenon of globalization in its proper historical perspective, rather than normalizing it as an inevitable and positive development from capitalism's supposed victory over world socialism. This paper also discusses Went's fears that life-threatening ecological deterioration and a pervasive dictatorship of the market will result from globalization. This paper explains and details Went's views on the nature of globalism, which the author contends has fundamentally changed for the worse due to the significant increase in the number integrated global markets.
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"The first of the harms perpetuated by globalization are social inequality. 1960 the average income of the richest 20 per cent of the world's population was 30 times higher than that of the poorest 20 per cent. In 1995 this disproportion between the incomes of rich and poor had grown to 82:1, according to Went. If globalization is allowed to continue in its current form, Went warns that worldwide social inequality will intensify, that there will be a long lasting leveling of lower income and working class wages, and a general worsening of working conditions for all people, all over the world as an eventual result. Went also fears that life-threatening ecological deterioration and a pervasive dictatorship of the market will result from globalization, if the current pace of globalization is not kept in check and its form is not altered."
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How Radical Was the New Deal?, 2002.
Argues that the policies of Roosevelt's New Deal were so radical that they were almost revolutionary.
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This essay discusses how Roosevelt's New Deal soothed the worst effects of the Great Depression. In many respects, the program could be said to have been so radical that it bordered on the revolutionary.
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Radical Basque Nationalism, 2008.
A cultural essay on radical Basque nationalism with reference to the film "Yoyes".
1,604 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper researches radical Basque nationalism with reference to the film "Yoyes" which is a Spanish political drama based on the life and death of real-life terrorist and member of the ETA, Dolores Gonzalez. The subject is discussed through the prism of the film in highlighting the relevant issues within this topic.
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Objective
Introduction: What Constitutes Nationalism?
Basque Identity - Brief History & Emergence
Factors Leading to the Development of Basque Nationalism & the ETA
Motives and Methods of the ETA
Summary & Conclusion
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"Martinez-Herrera (2002) holds that it is necessary that the ETA's origin and persistence be viewed along with the exchanges of the group with the "broader environment" (Martinez-Herrera, 2002) because in the case of the Basque: "...it is possible to consider a system of concentric circles." (Martinez-Herrera, 2002) In the very center of the ETA are the terrorist organizations however, "in a broader circle, there is a network of interconnected support organizations, including political parties, trade unions, associations, mass media, even firms..." including those who vote for the Basque parties. It is the external of these that "corresponds to those who share ideas of rejection toward Spain, independence for the Basque country."
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Gertrude Stein?s Radical Aesthetics, 2005.
Examines how Stein's "Tender Buttons" uses radical aesthetics to necessitate social change and better the position of women in society.
1,912 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 61.95
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This essay looks critically at Stein's writing style in her book "Tender Buttons," and shows how her syntax draws attention to the binary of man and woman, and ultimately deconstructs this binary.
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"In Tender Buttons, Stein stresses the importance of the direct treatment of objects, as well as how they appear on the page. She employs parataxis, the placement of words side by side, in order to show the importance of simultaneity, and how it affects multiple perspectives. Through parataxis, Stein blatantly rejects traditional realism, and instead shows how truth is not solely rooted in the appearance, but in the overall mood or meditation of a piece."
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