E. L. Doctorows "Ragtime" : This 5
page paper provides a
concise overview of the major themes and perspectives
presented in E. L. Doctorows 1975 novel Ragtime. This
paper reflects upon the societal and racial concepts noted by
Doctorow, and then also defines the correlation between race
and culture and the nature of mans transition in society as
they are depicted in this work. No additional sources cited.
Ragtime.wps Being Red : A
5 page paper on the book Being Red, by
Howard Fast. This book is a memoir of Fasts life as a
communist during the earlier part of this decade. His tales
take the reader behind the scenes of the communist
movement during very stressful times. He remained a
communist for quite some time while others were leaving the
faith. No additional sources cited. Beingred.wps
The Quiz Show Scandal Of The 1950s : A 6 page
paper
discussing the scandal of the 1950s that involved game
shows and the rigging of those game shows. America was
essentially a land of innocence, especially in regards to
television and the media. We were not yet callused to
depictions we saw on the television set and we trusted those
we saw in the media. The quiz show scandal, which revealed
a fixed game, changed all of that. Bibliography lists 6
sources. Quizscan.wps
Comparative Presidential Studies / Truman vs.
Eisenhower : Presidents Truman and Eisenhower shared
many of the same philosophies, yet, they were also extremely
different. This 6 page research paper reviews the ideologies
& accomplishments of each of these two Presidents.
Bibliography includes 6 references. Trueis.wps
President Eisenhower / On Weaponry & Peace : 10
pages in
length. The author discusses a statement that was made by
Eisenhower concerning using weaponry as a keeper of peace
and the significance of security and liberty. Bibliography lists
6 sources. Eisen.wps
History of Theme Parks : This 7
page paper explores the
evolution of theme parks from Disneyland to Universal
Studios' Jurassic Park. Specifically discussed are the
economic benefits provided by theme parks, the ever-growing
number of theme parks throughout the United States, and the
changes theme parks have undergone over the years.
Bibliography lists 10 sources. Tparks.wps
Walt Disney the Animator : A 5 page paper that
looks at the
development of Walt Disney as an animator and as a focus in
the animation industry. Since his beginnings in animation in
1919, Walt Disney always demonstrated his skills as an
animator, developing his skills from animation techniques
created by others. But Walt Disney's greatest contribution to
the industry was his organizational skills, his eye for detail,
and his animation process that he developed for other
animators. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Waltdisn.wps
Walt Disney - The Man : 5 pages in length. When one
thinks
of Walt Disney, the mind conjures up visions of Mickey
Mouse, amusement parks and feature-length films. But there
exists more to the man who gifted the world with the likes of
Donald Duck and Peter Pan: behind the imagination lived a
role model who was impassioned with making the world a
better place for both humanity and the animal world.
Through his efforts, Disney enabled great -- if not subtle --
changes to occur while he cleverly hid his intentions within an
entertaining platform. The writer addresses Disney's
humanitarian contributions, as well as those he set forth for
the environment, that clearly shows why he is a role model of
a different color. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Waltdis.wps
Walt Disney & The Culture He Created : This 8
page report
examines Disney Culture in relationship to its founder, Walt
Disney. The writer examines Disneys mission statement,
dress code, value system, theme park layout & landscape, and
overall relevance to American culture. Recent controversies
surrounding the organization are also included. Bibliography
lists 8 sources. Disney.wps
Bill Cosby & Carroll OConnor : The lives
of these two
American celebrities are compared and contrasted in a 5 page
analysis. The obvious similarities involving the early and
tragic deaths of their sons leads to a discussion on their family
values. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Cosocon.wps
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