New York City's "Tenant Movement"
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On April 1, 1904, NY's "tenant unions" & organizations went on strike-- refusing to pay rent until their demands were met. In this 12 page research paper, the writer details specific "battles" of the Tenant Movement-- relevant situations, and their outcomes. An overview of 20th century history and the continuing struggle for tenant's rights in New York is presented, as are the efforts of various organizations such as the New York State Tenant and Neighborhood Coalition (NYSTNC). The cases provided demonstrate that when workers' real wages are squeezed by inflation or depression, in addition to conflicts at the point of production, responses occur at household level in the form of struggles in the reproductive sphere (demands for rent reductions, etc.). Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Tenantmv.wps

New York City/Bonfire of the Vanities
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A 9 page research paper/essay that discusses how the city of New York, the setting for Tom Wolfe's Bonfire of the Vanities, provides a thorough examination of the sociological, political and economics aspects of life in New York City in the 1980s. The city itself plays such an integral part in this narrative that it is practically character in and of itself. The novel concerns the downfall of Wall Street mover-and-shaker Sherman McCoy, however, his story plays out against a realistic and cynical assessment of the New York culture in the 1980s, a decade noted for its self-centered greed and avarice. The writer discusses this aspect of the novel and compares it to a non-fictional source for accuracy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khwolbon.rtf

New York, NY/Demographic History
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A 6 page research paper that offers demographic study of NYC. The writer offers a discussion of statistics on population growth, ethnicity and the NYPD, particularly comparing the New York of 1890 and the New York of 1990. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khnyc.wps

NY State Factory Investigating Commission
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A 3 page research paper that explains the origins and achievements of the New York State Factory Investigating Commission (FIC). Begun in reaction to the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist fire of 1911, the FIC was eventually responsible for having 36 new laws passed to protect workers and the public health. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khnyfic.rtf

Oklahoma City's M.A.P.S. Plan
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An 8 page research paper on the urban renewal plan for downtown and Bricktown. The writer details the design, its flaws, especially parking, and some solutions. 4 pages of graphics and text are also provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Olde City is Plagued by Gentrification
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This 6 page paper uses the proposal by the same name (Filename SA546Old.rtf) to write the actual paper. How Olde City has emerged, why it is important and how residents can protect it from further gentrification are issues included. The history of Olde City is provided along with some current statistics. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA548Old.rtf

Olde City is Plagued by Gentrification (Paper Proposal)
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This 4 page paper provides a proposal for a research paper. An outline, how one can go about researching this topic and which sources to use are all included. Some statistics are noted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA546Old.rtf

Open House - Redefining Urban America in the Twenty-First Century
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A 10-page paper that examines the urban housing situation as it exists in the inner-cities of America today and defines some of the strategies that have been proposed to improve this situation, especially for lower-income citizens. Included is a discussion of the present situation in Chicago, the urban renewal strategies this city has adopted, and the success of these strategies as compared to the strategies implemented and success achieved by other major American cities as well as by other nations. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: LCHouse.doc

Orange County, California
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Orange County, California has long lived with the reputation of affluence and conservatism. This may or may not be true, however, the existence of the stereotype has certainly had an influence on how Orange County is viewed. This 7 page paper argues that Orange county is not simply a conglomeration of cities too expensive and too conservative for the lower income or minority members, but is a thriving community that incorporates diverse aspects of a unique culture. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KTorange.wps

Paher's Las Vegas (Book Report)
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This 3 page paper reviews Stanley Paher's Las Vegas, As It Began, As It Grew. The city of Las Vegas and its origins is discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA642Las.rtf

Paris / Expatriates In
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A 10 page research paper and essay exploring the issue of why, how and who were self-exiled in Paris. The writer focuses on a philosophical introduction to the mindset of the Parisian public and explores the works, politics and lifestyles of Gertrude Stein, Anais Nin, and Henry Miller. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Parisex.wps

Partnerships in Social Housing; Applying the Egan Agenda
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This 10 page paper looks at the way in which social housing may benefit if the Egan Agenda was adopted in the construction of this type of property. Short term direct savings are considered as well as longer term indirect savings. The paper also includes a description of the Egan Report's general findings in order to better place the student to understand its application to social housing. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEhouegn.wps