Architecture and Culture: A Focus on Egypt
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This 6 page paper supports the view that much about culture can be learned by looking at architecture. Egypt is the country of focus. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Arguments Against Attacking Iraq
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A 7 page paper listing several reasons that the US should not attack Iraq for the purposes of deposing Saddam Hussein. While there is no question that Hussein likely is one of the most evil individuals on the planet, removing him by force opens the US to a host of other problems. Not the least of these is the view of the US as an oppressive bully, dictating to another sovereign nation how it will conduct its affairs. Though the US certainly should be able to accomplish the removal of Hussein from power, its stated objective is to dismantle Al Qaeda. Attacking Iraq likely will only have the opposite effect in giving would-be terrorists incentive for joining with the terrorist group that is not among those that Iraq formally supports. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KSiraqAgainstWar.rtf

Assessment Of Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes And Screening Behavior Among Middle Eastern Population
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8 pages in length. No country is immune from the ravages of cancer, however, not all nations are as knowledgeable or have the most beneficial attitudes about the often-fatal disease. As well, screening behavior has been found to be gravely deficient in some parts of the globe, effectively adding to the overall mortality rate. Speculation has surmised that the Middle East has not sufficiently maintained its knowledge base with regard to cancer, yet recent awareness consortiums and comprehensive clinics have been at the forefront of its fight against this indiscriminate killer. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Assyrian-Americans
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This 5 page paper discusses Assyrian Americans, their history and their contributions to American culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVAssyr.rtf

Bahrain: A Middle East Success Story
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A 5 page overview of Bahrain's economic status in relation to the Middle East and the rest of the world. Emphasizes Bahrain's recognition of oil as a limited resource and the need for economic diversification, an objective she has pursued since the 1960s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPbahran.wps

Belly Dancing in the Middle East
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A 5 page paper on belly dancing and its importance to the Middle East cultures. It has traditionally been used in weddings where the dancer is believed to bless the wedding, taking the bride on a symbolic journey from girlhood to womanhood where her sexuality is released. It is also compared with some forms of dance in the United States, other than belly dancing itself. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Belldanc.wps

Bernard Lewis', "Crisis of Islam":
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This 4 page paper provides a summary and analysis of "Crisis of Islam" and explores the relevance of this topic to today's political environment. This paper furthermore offers insight into the problems associated with Islamic thought and why they are controversial in our modern society. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSCrisis.rtf

Book Review of Matthew R. Simmons’ “Twilight in the Desert”
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A 6 page paper which provides a detailed overview of the text, describes its thesis and structure, then evaluates its overall strengths and weaknesses. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGtwidesrt.rtf

Bornstein/Crossing the Green Line
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A 4 page essay that examines Avram Bornstein's fascinating ethnography Crossing the Green Line Between the West Bank and Israel gives the reader considerably insight into the daily lives of Palestinians who are trying to survive in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. By exploring their working lives--those who migrate each day into Israel "crossing the green line" and also those who work in the West Bank-- Bornstein demonstrates the validity of his principal conclusion, which is that the "green line' is not about religious orientation, but rather about economic power and the ability of the dominate state to maintain and subordinate a cheap labor force. No additional sources cited.
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