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The Unexpected Outcome of Robespierre’s Socialist Dictatorship in France (760 words, 1 pages)

It was 1789 and the citizens of France were fed up. They had had too many years of dealing with a monarchial government, one ruled solely by a king. Where had this gotten them? No where goodthey were bankrupt and the greatest percentage of the citizens was considered in the ... Read More

A Paper on the Russian Socialist Economy (1070 words, 2 pages)

In recent times, Russian presses have been full of articles analyzing the Russian economy and making forecasts, most of them pessimistic. Many would say the Russian economy has failed miserably in the past one hundred years. After the 1917 Revolution, an attempt was made by the Communists to create an ... Read More

An Essay on the Celebration of Los Dias De Los Muertos in Mexico (468 words, 1 pages)

Every autumn the Monarch Butterflies go up North to the United States and Canada, come back to Mexico for the winter protection of the oyamel fir trees. The people welcome back the returning butterflies that they believe carry the spirits of their departed. The spirits are honored during Los Dias ... Read More

Reflections While Reading From the Shahs to Los Angeles (1282 words, 4 pages)

As an Iranian Jew reading the book From the Shahs to Los Angeles written by Saba Soomekh, I was so satisfied with the truth and honesty she put into this book, that I couldnt put down the book. I felt really connected to this book because it talks about three ... Read More

My Reflections While Reading From the Shahs to Los Angeles (1222 words, 4 pages)

As an Iranian Jew reading the book From the Shahs to Los Angeles written by Saba Soomekh, I was extremely satisfied with the truth and honesty she put into this book, that I couldnt put down the book. I felt really connected to this book because it talks about three ... Read More

Reading Places: Comparing the UCLA Powell Library and the West Los Angeles Regional Branch Public Library (2776 words, 9 pages)

Reading was not that common in the last several centuries becausepeople could not afford education or have time dedicated to suchactivity. But as the society progresses, reading has become part ofpeople's daily life. Everyone can read, regardless of one's socialclass, race, age or gender. Because reading has become a widely ... Read More

An Assessment of the Unsuccessful Implementation of a Socialist Economy in the GDR During 1949-61 (1590 words, 3 pages)

To what extent was the implementation of a socialist economy successful in the GDR during the years 1949-61? Driven by ideological belief, the SED dedicated themselves to transforming the Eastern side of Germany into a Marxist-Leninist state, and in trying to do so, introduced a Centralised Planned Economy, which was ... Read More

The Drastic Actions of the Government to Prevent Obesity in South Los Angeles in French Fries as Contraband, an Article by Kathy McManus (457 words, 2 pages)

The article French Fries as Contraband by Kathy McManus brings to light how drastic the government will take to prevent obesity from rising from in South LA. In South Central, Los Angeles fast food restaurants have been banned from opening within a 32-square mile area. The reason why they banned ... Read More

A Reflection on the Research of Global Ethics and Political Theories of Los Angeles in the Philosophies Course (836 words, 3 pages)

Research and RelationsIn English 100, we were asked to choose an issue that arises from borders and research the topic, make a claim based upon that issue, and explicate upon it. My English project refers to Los Angeles and the ways that the city puts on display the positive effects ... Read More

A Study of the Scientific and Social Effects of Using Shade Balls in the Los Angeles Water Reservoir (1256 words, 5 pages)

The city of Los Angeles started a media frenzy when it dumped over 96 million "shade balls" into a nearby reservoir on August 10. The idea, championed by Mayor Eric Garcetti, has produced a lively scientific debate among the experts in the field. The balls, black in color and filled ... Read More

A Pursuit of My Goal to Be a Primary Care Physician in South Central Los Angeles (862 words, 3 pages)

I was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles. I come from a family of Mexican and Salvadoran immigrants and my community reflects a minority and low-income demographic. Growing up, I noticed the many problems plaguing my community, such as gangs, drugs, and violence. Additionally, poverty and broken families ... Read More

The Decent People in An Angel in Disguise, a Short Story by T.S. Arthur (1098 words, 4 pages)

The world can be such a cruel place. 10 percent of any population is cruel, no matter what, and 10 percent is merciful, no matter what, and the remaining 80 percent can be moved in either direction (Susan Sontag). Are there any decent, caring, sympathetic people alive in this world? ... Read More

The Struggle with Identity in Angels in America, a Play by Tony Kushner (1161 words, 4 pages)

The playAngels in America focuses on identity, on how characters self-identify and on how other people understand and judge different identities. Discuss ways in which theproduction amplified or detracted from that discussion. You should make an argument about identity in this production and then support that with at least three ... Read More

The History and Changes in the Celebration of Dia de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead (1397 words, 5 pages)

The Day of the Dead celebration traces its roots to 2,500 to 3,000 years ago to a tradition from pre-Colombian culture (Brandes, 1998). It is also known as Dia de los Muertos, which is Day of the Dead in Spanish. It was dedicated to the Lady of the Dead, known ... Read More

Dia de los Muertos: The Celebration for the Dead in Central and Southern Mexico (667 words, 3 pages)

Dia de los Muertos - Day of the DeadDay of the Dead is celebrated in central and southern Mexico during November 1st and 2nd. This holiday is a festive celebration for remembering and honoring loved ones who have passed. Da de los Muertos is one of Mexico's most important holidays, ... Read More

The Goals of the Early Socialists and the Illustration of Socialist Thought by Saint-Simon, Fourier, and Proudhon (321 words, 1 pages)

Early socialists questioned the structure and values of the existing capitalist organization of society. Many were called utopian socialists because their ideas were often focused on the creation of ideal societies without economic or social inequality. Other common ideas that characterized early socialists were their views on sexuality and family, ... Read More

AIDS and Homosexuality in the Midst of the Reagan Administration in the Play Angels in America by Tony Kushner (1762 words, 6 pages)

Reaganomics in Angels in AmericaThe Reagan era had a huge impact on American politics in the 1980s (during the AIDs epidemic.) President Reagan shaped the political scene in his own image, adopting a conservative stance on many issues, especially homosexuality. To this day, many believe Reagans policies persist, with the ... Read More

A Review of Angel in the House, a Poem by Coventry Patmore (1244 words, 2 pages)

This is an extract from a nineteenth century novel, written in third person from a male perspective. This method of narrative allows the reader to have insight into the way that men in this time would have perceived the female form, as the narrators description of the character of vampire ... Read More

Los Angeles Valley Water-Wars in Chinatown by Roman Polanski (1657 words, 6 pages)

Roman Polanskis Chinatown is a neo-noir film that tells a fictional story of characters who found themselves entrenched in the Los Angeles Valley water wars-these wars were actually taking place and plagued the Los Angeles Valley residents for most of the 20th Century. Before, during, and after the film was ... Read More

The Experiences of Laborers in Los Angeles Garment Shops in Real Women Have Curves, a Movie by Patricia Cardoso (1469 words, 6 pages)

Imagine being contained in a crowded room lacking proper ventilation with hundreds of others. The last time you saw daylight was 10 hours ago. Frantically, you feed fabric through a sewing machine as if competing for Olympic gold. Only in these close quarters, there is no gold to be won. ... Read More

Reducing Car Dependency in Los Angeles as a Solution to Traffic Congestion (399 words, 2 pages)

It is no question that the Los Angeles metropolitan area experiences some of the most traffic congestion in the United States. Anyone who has visited L.A. knows that a five-mile trip can easily turn into a 45-minute ordeal. Americas 2nd-largest metro area has the most congestion overall, the second most ... Read More

Joe Pitt’s Role in the Show Angels in America (378 words, 2 pages)

Joe Pitt plays a really important role in Angels in America. The character goes through an internal struggle during the play. Married to Harper, Joe has affairs with other homosexual males which does not go well with the society. Besides that, raised to think homosexuality is a sin he fights ... Read More

Tying up Loose Ends with El Dia De Los Muertos (858 words, 4 pages)

El Da de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, has been celebrated since colonial times and into the present time. It is a celebration which families come together to honor their deceased relatives. Its celebrated at the end of October and into the beginning of November. "At the ... Read More

How the Watts Riots on August 11, 1956 in Los Angeles Affected History (2230 words, 12 pages)

The Watts Riots- A RetellingThe United States of America land of the free, the brave, the independent, the intellectually and ethnically diverse, and reputable in all its glory for protecting liberty at home and political freedom abroad. Unfortunately, that infamous protection only stretched so far. Ever since the first African ... Read More

A Socialistic Approach to What Morality Is (833 words, 3 pages)

While I was reading The Tragedy of Commonsense Morality I questioned what morality is? The Google definition stated that morality is theprinciples concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior. Each tribe has a different set of moral beliefs that separate them from the next tribe ... Read More

An Analysis of the Setting in the Film Los Olvidados (433 words, 2 pages)

Latin American CinemaThe Young and the Damned Response EssayLos Olvidados is a film that takes place on 1950s Mexico and follows the lives of young Mexican boys in poverty. The film very much connects to aspects of the text regarding mise en scene. The context and period of the film ... Read More

An Analysis of the Criticism of Lee Siegel of Angels in America (869 words, 4 pages)

Angels in America Second-Rate Work or Masterpiece?Its nearly impossible to name an HIVAIDS related work that hasnt been met with unanimous praise by those outside the religious right wing. Lee Siegels review of Angels in America, however, takes a strong stance against both the play and its HBO production. While ... Read More

The Rampart Scandal and Corruption Within the Los Angeles Police Department (3599 words, 12 pages)

AbstractThe Rampart scandal was a major case that involved corruption within the Los Angeles Police department. The scandal lasted over the course of several years, and resulted in the Federal government having to oversee the LAPD for a period of 5 years. Many victims of the scandal had their lives ... Read More

The Major Contributors to the Economy of Hollywood and Los Angeles (3285 words, 10 pages)

If you were to ask any particular person on the street What are some of the major cities in the World?, one of them would most likely be Los Angeles or Hollywood. With todays society who idolize celebrities, fame, and entertainment, its simple to see why Los Angeles film industry ... Read More

A Comparison of the Cities of New York and Los Angeles (543 words, 2 pages)

The Big Apple vs. City of Angels "I want to make something of myself," has recently become a commondream of many young Americans. They want to get away from the normalroutines of life and do something exciting, something different. Thethought is the easy part, the action is the hardest. The ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013