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Papers On Law & Legal Systems
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Ancient Laws / Deific Codification
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A 10 page research overview of Mesopotamian, Spartan, and Hebraic Law, and the Code of Hammurabi. The writer argues that the ancient laws were directed toward commerce and social control, but were most often based on reference to religious deities. The writer provides examples of the laws and the rulers that created or enforced the laws. Bibliography lists 13 references.
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Paper Title: Ancient Laws / Deific Codification
The Monkey Trial
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12 pages in length. The infamous 'Monkey Trial,' so named for the trial of the century in which legal defense lawyer Clarence Darrow squared off with William Jennings Bryan. These two well-known attorneys were arguing the case in which John Thomas Scopes, represented by Darrow, was on trial for violating Tennessee law by teaching evolution. This interesting paper looks at this trial and the argument between creationism vs. evolution. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Paper Title: The Monkey Trial
Discrimination In Employment
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Title VII: The Civil Rights Act of 1964
is possibly the greatest - and worst - thing that was ever instituted in
the fight against discrimination. This 5 page paper focuses on Title
VII and asserts that the Act has, in many instances, ceased to be a tool
for equality and his become legal justification for a myriad of 'sins'.
Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KTemplaw.wps
Paper Title: Discrimination In Employment
Affirmative Action in Canada
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14 pages on multiculturalism and affirmative action in Canada. The writer describes how Canada has just barely begun to recognize the falseness of her perceived racial harmonies and examines the inherent problems that exist with regard to racial assimilation in Canada. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Affircan.wps
Paper Title: Affirmative Action in Canada
Affirmative Action # 2
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16 pages excellently detailing affirmative action, relevant issues, problems, cases, opinion etc; Includes 16 bibliographic references.
Filename: Afirmact.wps
Paper Title: Affirmative Action # 2
Affirmative Action & California Universities
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19 pages and 14 sources cited in bibliography. Paper presents and argues some alternatives to affirmative action for the California University System. The author feels that as a law, affirmative action is not necessary but as a socio-political theme, it is both relevant and necessary.
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Paper Title: Affirmative Action & California Universities
Affirmative Action / Analyzed From A Conflict Perspective
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The problem is discussed from a conflict perspective in this 10 page paper. Several sections look at the problem, analyze data and apply theoretical principals to relevant studies. Solutions to the dilemma of affirmative action are discussed in light of polling data as well as sociological theory. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Aact.rtf
Paper Title: Affirmative Action / Analyzed From A Conflict Perspective
Affirmative Action / Public & Policy
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A 10 page examination of affirmative action and its failed attempt to serve the public effectively. Includes a brief overview of affirmative action's history and a thorough presentation of both sides of the debate. The writer does not necessarily pick sides per se, but does offer intelligent analytical thought. Bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Paper Title: Affirmative Action / Public & Policy
Affirmative Action / Public Policy # 2
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A 5 page paper arguing for affirmative action. The writer discusses why this policy is necessary for the benefit of our society. Bibliography cites 9 sources.
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Paper Title: Affirmative Action / Public Policy # 2
Affirmative Action and Equal Protection: An Interpretation of Supreme Court Rulings
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A 7 page overview of the Supreme Court rulings which apply to Affirmative Action and Equal Protection. Includes a discussion of Brown v. Board of Education, Korematsu v. United States, Loving v. Virginia, Palmore v. Sidoti, Plessy v. Ferguson, and Regents of the University of California v. Bakke. Examines the applicability of Justice Blackman's statement in the latter case that 'in order to treat some persons equally, we must treat them differently'. Concludes that our goal of treating everyone equally is a goal whose means of meeting it varies according to the precise societal situation which we are facing. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Paper Title: Affirmative Action and Equal Protection: An Interpretation of Supreme Court Rulings
Affirmative Action In Health Care Settings
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This 15 page research paper reports data regarding affirmative action in medical schools and in the delivery of health services. Specific arguments for and against affirmative action admissions policies are discussed. Court cases charging bias against nonminorities are included as are recent legislation and legislative proposals to ban affirmative action policies in university medical school admissions. Bibliography lists 20 references.
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Paper Title: Affirmative Action In Health Care Settings