Colombia, A Nation of Contrasts
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A 5 page research paper on the country of Colombia which gives brief details on its history, geography, exports, government and economy. The writer demonstrates how Colombia's history plays a part in its current problems and discusses the impact that the current guerrilla insurgency will have on the Colombian economy. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Colonat.wps

Colombian Drug Lords / Persistence and Political Importance
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In this well-written 30 page paper, the writer examines Columbian 20th century political history and the import role that the drug trade has played in it. The writer posits that although Colombia's economy seemingly improved and is "the best performing in Latin America," it is still drug-dependent and that dependency seems largely intermingled with the country's political system. Bibliography lists 25+ sources.
Filename: Columbdr.wps

Critical Political Analysis of Jacobo Timerman’s “Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number”
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A 7 page paper which analyzes the text while relating it to world political issues such as realism and idealism, foreign policy decision-making, great power rivalries (conflict), democracies, liberalism, and human rights. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGprisoner.rtf

Discrimination and "Social Democracy" in Brazil
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(5 pp) Attempting change is always difficult; and of course some clever soul said, the most difficult thing to change is ones ideas or belief system. That has certainly been true of the concept of "social democracy" in Brazil. Emilia Viotti da Costa examines that thought in an article entitled, "The Myth of Racial Democracy in Brazil: A Problem of Social Mythology."
Filename: BBsdbrzl.doc

Ecuador / A Country Study
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This 8 page paper briefly examines the unique world of Ecuador. From its earliest recorded era, through Spanish colonialism, and into the present day, Ecuador remains a unique and fascinating country. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Ecuador.wps

El Nino
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In 5 pages the author discusses the scientific topic of the weather phenomenon known as El Nino as discussed in 5 articles dated in 1998, with a comparison made of the views. 'Weather anomaly has its darker side. The weather phenomenon of El Nino has caused much concern all over the world. Predictions have been made about it. El Nino has been ridiculed and laughed at. This weather phenomenon has been studied for years to determine what makes it work, what makes it recur, and how it affects the activity of human beings.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Elnino2.wps

El Nino - Problems & Impact
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A 5 page paper discussing the weather phenomenon known as 'El Nino.' The paper outlines what causes it to happen and its far-reaching impact. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: Elnino.wps

Esteban Echeverria/The Slaughter House
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A 3 page paper that discusses the use of language in Esteban Echeverria’s “The Slaughter House,” which portrays the political situation in Argentina under the rule of Manuel de Rosas, a “Federalist war hero” (Webb). In describing the effect of Rosas’ rule, Echeverria creates an extended metaphor, a Slaughter House, located “’in the southern part of Buenos Aires, on a huge lot’” (Echeverria cited by Webb). Examination of the literary devices employed by Echeverria demonstrates the way in which he uses this primary metaphor to create an allegory that dramatized the conflict between civilization and barbarism that characterized nineteenth century Argentina. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: kheearg.rtf

Favelas; A Reflection of the Social, Political and Economic Conditions in Brazil
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Favelas may be perceived as shanty towns, but in Brazil they are attractive permanent structure built by community and perceived by some as a model for self help. This 3 page paper consider how the development of these favelas by squatters reflect the political, social and economic history and conditions in brazil. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEfavelas.rtf