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An Analysis of The Hidden Persuaders by Vance Packard (544 words, 1 pages)

1 Was the publisher of The Hidden Persuaders acting ethically when it published this book? Introduced in 1957, Vance Packard published "The Hidden Persuaders". Claiming results from a research project performed in a movie theater, Packard stated that by inserting subliminal messages into frames of the films, sales would be ... Read More

My Closing Statement Supporting That Slaves Actively Resisted Slavery (899 words, 2 pages)

My closing statement supporting that slaves actively resisted slavery Members of the jury it is now time for you to decide whether slaves were active or passive during slavery. Slaves lived in a time where the brutal and inhumane treatment of fellow human beings should not have been tolerated, nor ... Read More

Hidden Interests within the American Political System on the Example of the Vietnam War (1819 words, 3 pages)

"No new taxes." This is a quote that was said during the 1992 presidential election. It didn't take long for the people to realize that this was false. There are a thousand promises made in a presidential election year that have questionable motives as to whether they are offered in ... Read More

A Hidden Self-Contradiction of the Young Offenders Act in Section 16 (653 words, 1 pages)

Section 16 A hidden self-contradiction of the Y.O.A.? Section 16 contradicts Young Offenders Act. The ability of the courts to divert young offenders into ordinary court goes against section 3, the declaration of principles, particularly section 3 (c.) of the Y.O.A., which states that young persons who commit crime require ... Read More

Understanding the Idea Behind the Citizenship Theory (2331 words, 4 pages)

Since the Howard government and the liberal party came to power in Australia, the welfare state has been rolled back and conditions for obtaining state assistance have greatly expanded. This has been due, in part to the Commonwealth government's attempt to reduce their financial commitments to the Australian people coupled ... Read More

Good Memories in the Story of My Close Friend, Lindsay (1291 words, 2 pages)

As we pulled into the church parking lot, I remember feeling somewhat apprehensive. This would be my first stake dance since I was 14 years old. I was now 18 years old and felt very awkward being there. I have never really liked dancing very much and this would be ... Read More

The Techniques Used to Close More Deals (1174 words, 2 pages)

Negotiate to Close How to Make More Successful Deals In this book the author uses the salesperson relationship of the buyer and seller to discuss negotiation. The author identifies the sources of power that a seller has when negotiating, and the tactics used by buyers to get what they want. ... Read More

The Philosophy Behind the Purpose and Goal of Education (1163 words, 2 pages)

Everyone who teaches has a philosophy of education. Everything that a teacher does is colored by the philosophy heshe holds. Every philosophy has at least the three following elements ontology-what is real, epistemology-what is true, and axiology-what is of value (good) ethics. So what exactly do we mean by the ... Read More

An Analysis of Robert, an Oil Painting by Chuck Close (2265 words, 3 pages)

The piece I have chosen is an oil painting by Chuck Close entitled Robert, made in 1997. I observed it at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). The painting, which measures an enormous 102 by 84 inches, is a straightforward portrait of one of Closes friends and fellow ... Read More

Subliminal Advertising: Stealth Advertising and Hidden Corporate Providence (258 words, 1 pages)

Mr. Subliminal Two types of subliminal advertising, or at least as close to it as exists today, are stealth advertising and hidden corporate providence. Stealth advertising occurs when a company pays to have their product in a movie or TV show, and the product is then shown on camera. An ... Read More

Understanding the Main Concept Behind the Revolutionary Movement, Marxism (1904 words, 3 pages)

Marxism is a revolutionary movement aiming at creating a world of equal social classes, in which the Bourgeoisie and Proletariat are equally sharing the means of production and property. Karl Marx's theory is purely socio-economic, however Marx and his friend Engels wrote some personal observations and comments on contemporary and ... Read More

An Essay on the History Behind South Africa (2070 words, 3 pages)

The following essay is mainly about the history behind South Africa. It includes how segregation affected South Africa's future. Segregation has caused many rebellions, wars, and fights throughout South Africa's history. Apartheid Instituted Discrimination against nonwhites was inherent in South African society from the earliest days. A clause in the ... Read More

The Hidden Politics in the Novel, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce (1507 words, 3 pages)

Hidden Politics The Impact of Politics in The Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man By Elisabeth Ireland By definition, politics is the partisan or functional intrigue within a given group. However, in The Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, by James Joyce, there is no such ... Read More

The Main Characteristics of Ghiberti’s 3rd Set of Baptistry Doors (1555 words, 2 pages)

The work of art that I chose to do my research paper on was Ghiberti's 3rd set of Baptistry Doors. These doors are known as The Gates of Paradise. The doors were commissioned in 1427 they were finally completed and installed in 1452 at the eastern entrance of the Baptistry ... Read More

An Introduction to GM Being Justified to Close Plants in Flint (259 words, 1 pages)

Why was GM justified to close plants in Flint? General Motors under the authority of Roger Smith, the chairman, decided to close 11 plants in Flint, MI. These closing would lay off about 40,000 workers in the local area. Since 1983, car sales were steadily rising and GM had posted ... Read More

The Hidden Messages in the Friday the 13th Movies (1192 words, 2 pages)

Do the Friday the 13th movies have more to offer then just gore? If you have ever been to a Friday the 13th movie and thought that it was nothing more than ninety minutes of tasteless gore, you are not alone. However, the movies do have more to offer. In ... Read More

A Personal Account of the Reasons behind the Decision to Become a Psychiatrist (499 words, 1 pages)

It is interesting to step back once in a while and be able to see how the human mind works- even if it is your own. Ever since I was a child, the human mind proved to be a very complex thing. This thing in our heads that we are ... Read More

An Analysis of Behind Enemy Lines, a Film (990 words, 2 pages)

BEHIND ENEMY LINES Date 21.11.2004 No. 897445623 Journey in our eyes is considered to be a step taken towards a finish line. Journey can be related to everyday life and can be spread through physical to imaginative as well as inner. Physical journey is determined to acknowledge physical movement of ... Read More

The Joy behind the TV Show Rugrats (2469 words, 4 pages)

Rugrats Theyre cute, sweet, and wittykids across the nation are crazy for themtheyre the pint-sized stars of Rugrats. Not only do they provide endless hours of entertainment to children and parents alike theyve become the billion dollar bundles of joy behind the highest rated kids TV show, the stars of ... Read More

A Study Involving Closeness of Adult Children to Their Parents Done by Golish (929 words, 2 pages)

This study was based on inputs from other communication scholars as well as hands on research done by Golish (1999). The results of the study showed that the type of turning point that happens in a child's life as they are growing up usually determines their feelings for their parents ... Read More

Hidden Meanings and Symbolism in Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness (1294 words, 2 pages)

Whether a reader connects to the symbolism of Heart Of Darkness or is merely reading it for fun, one cannot go away from this story without a lingering feeling of uneasiness. Joseph Conrad writes what seems to be a simple story about a man in search of an ivory hunter ... Read More

Understanding Dog Behavior by Reading The Hidden Life of Dogs by Elizabeth Thomas (725 words, 1 pages)

The Hidden Life Of Dogs was written by Elizabeth Thomas who is currently well know and highly re-spected for her books. Elizabeth Thomas was born in America and currently lives in New Hampshire. This is a book that is unlike any book ever written as it takes the perspective from ... Read More

An Analysis of the Essay Next Door (1892 words, 2 pages)

In the essay, "Next Door", the author writes about the story of an eight year old boy who is not at all matured for his age to make decisions but when his parents leave him alone at the house he was able to make mature decisions which shows that he ... Read More

A Review of the Movie Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (559 words, 1 pages)

"Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon", a story that centers around the hopeful retirement of legend Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun Fat), and his attempt to hand over his mystical sword, the Green Destiny. As most stories go, the sword is snatched by Jen Yu (Zhang Ziyi), the daughter of an important ... Read More

One’s Different Personalities and Deep-Hidden Secrets (421 words, 1 pages)

You never truly know anybody. Every person has a secret life, even if it's just their hidden fantasies, and if you ever get to see inside their head, sometimes you find things you never imagined were there. How can you be so close to someone for so long and still ... Read More

William Shakespeare: The Man Behind the Mask (1737 words, 3 pages)

The Man Behind the Mask Who is the man behind the mask? That is a question that many have asked. The mask that I am referring to is that of William Shakespeare. The authorship question has been pondered since the 1780s, when the Reverend James Wilmot spent four wasted years ... Read More

Hidden Meanings in the Poem Times Music (467 words, 1 pages)

For my second essay I chose, Times Music. The poem to me gives strong positive feelings. It gives a strong sense of fall. That time passes even the smallest living parts sense the time. As in line, The click of little time pieces. Also, Insects in August field seem to ... Read More

No Child Left Behind Campaign (757 words, 2 pages)

Schools utilize testing to assess students and teachers performance in their respective areas. Tests trap students in the dilemma of choosing between learning for educational benefit and learning short-term to pass a test. Student's results on tests can not only determine if they advance to the next grade, but also ... Read More

Unveiling the Truths of Religion Hidden Deep within Ones Self (896 words, 1 pages)

Onto his village, Kumalo imparts the sense of spirituality and his occupation is that of minister his journey into Johannesburg alters his perceptions of reality and it is through him that Paton shows the strength that faith can provide strength to those who are worthy and deserving of it and ... Read More

The Closeness of the Moon to Earth Can Turn Tides (940 words, 2 pages)

The tides at a given place in the Earth's oceans occur about an hour later each day. Since the Moon passes overhead about an hour later each day, it was long suspected that the Moon was associated with tides. Newton's Law of Gravitation provided a quantitative understanding of that association. ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013