Sociology of Mortuary Practices
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A 6 page paper summarizing ten articles written in the vein of “Social dimensions of mortuary practices” by A.A. Saxe and addressing such subjects as Jewish Shiva, Sadako’s paper cranes, Southern funeral traditions and findings at an Early Bronze Age site in Jordan. All of these articles point toward the magnitude of the impact of death within specific societies or segments of larger ones. Though the practices and beliefs vary, the common factor is that single deaths have for millennia affected greater numbers of those still living. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSmourn.wps

The Political Culture of Jordan
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A 6 page overview of the political culture of Jordan. Relates the history of Jordan since it won its independence from Great Britain in 1946 and relates the political culture of the country is largely determined by trade-based interaction with other countries and the policies which regulate this trade. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: PPjordnB.wps

Iranians In The US and the Cold War Effect On That Relationship:
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This five page-paper presents and in-depth discussion on why Iranians first began coming to the US and what historical event promoted their migration. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: CWirania.wps

Arab Nationalism / Why A Single, Unified Arab State Has Not Yet Been Achieved
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7 pages in length. Despite the fact that a single, unified Arab state has long been desired, the ever-present distraction of nation-state patriotism and tribal loyalties have remained the wedge that continues to defeat such a quest. Arab nationalism is said to be at fault for this inability to form a unified Arab state; however, there are those who contend that there exist a combination of reasons behind this ineffectualness. Not only does it have to do with Western interference and narrow-minded Arab leadership, but it also has a significant amount to do with the way that several nation-states uphold their political and social contrarieties. A considerable amount of critics believe that in order to achieve a cohesive, single, unified Arab state, there must be an end to violence and discord, as well as a move toward individual plans of development and removal of the nationalistic ideal. The writer discusses nationalism and unification as they relate to the Arab states. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: ArabNat4.wps

Childrearing Practices Compared
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This 5 page paper compares childrearing practices in the United States and the Middle Eastern Muslim communities. Several issues are addressed. Family structure is discussed along with the role of the woman in each state. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Chilprac.wps

"Roadmap to Peace" in Middle East
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A 4 page research paper that examines the plan for Middle East proposed by President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair that is referred to as "Roadmap to Peace." The writer discusses the plan's major steps and timetable, as well as likely objections that may come from Israelis and Palestinians. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khrdmap.rtf

A Synchronic Comparison Between Kuridstan and the Basque Country:
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This 6 page paper examines the issues of Kurdistan in Spain and the Basque Country in France. Both represent a struggle by people for freedom, and this paper explores the simliarities between these two cases. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: GSkurdis.rtf

After September 11: New Style of Warfare?
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A 6 page paper which examines whether we are truly in a time that calls for a new style of warfare following the attacks of September 11. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAsepwar.rtf

Agricultural Biotechnology and the Middle East
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This 18 page report discusses agricultural biotechnology with a special focus on the nations of the Middle East. Biotechnology is the name given to a variety of agricultural, automated and industrial technologies that make use of the natural operations or products of biological, thus living, things. Agricultural biotechnology offers the potential to address many problems that have had a direct and limiting impact on crop and livestock production while improving the availability of food for people throughout the world. This report also addresses the issues associated with a lack of policy associated with agricultural biotechnology and the fact that such a lack can stand in the way of larger goals of improved production and opportunity in developing nations of the world. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWagbio.wps

Al-Qaida Terrorist Group
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A 5 page paper which examines the structure of the Al-Qaida terrorist group. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAalqaid.rtf

AMERICAN ATTITUDE TOWARD THE MIDDLE EAST
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This paper attempts to examine available literature referring to the attitude of the United States toward the Middle East and Middle Easterners, particularly in the wake of the 2001 terrorist attack of the World Trade Center and Pentagon. The information was collected to help determine an appropriate survey to explore the attitudes of Americans. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTmidatt.rtf

Analysis of "Eastward to Tartary":
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This 7 page paper provides a detailed analysis of this book by Robert D. Kaplan, which is actually a mixture of political commentary and travelogue. This paper compares and contrasts Kaplan's perceptions with current events, and delves into such issues as religion, oil, and industry in the Balkans and Middle East. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSKaplan.rtf