Country Essays

The 1920’s were a time of great change in the United States of America. New ideas of how things should work socially, politically, and economically were taking shape as older, more traditional ideas struggled to maintain their foothold on the American people. Newly established ideas and institutions such as mass …

Death is the ultimate rejection for human beings and one that must be faced by all at some point. In some countries, such as the Netherlands, death can be a choice over long-term pain and suffering. In the United States, Oregon has a Death with Dignity Act that allows for …

Re-urbanisation is the process that people are moving back into the city from the suburb. It is a common process in some parts of the world especially in MEDCs. London Docklands would be a typical example. Pull factors of London Docklands: After the London Docklands Regeneration Program in 1981 by …

There often comes a point in the history of a nation when its people must stand and fight or be vanquished at the hands of their enemies. In such cases when battles draw near, it is frequently necessary for great leaders to rise up and compel their followers to stay …

In her poem “Remittance Man”, Judith Wright focuses on the theme of living up to society’s unwritten code of conduct within England’s 19th century culture. She suggests that within a society so socially divided, there remains the idle rich who are obligated to abide by the incessant need for social …

Detente was a short period of time of improved relations between the United States and the Soviet Union between the 1960’s and the 1970’s. Detente is French for “relaxation”. Although Detente was designed to end Cold War tension, it eventually became a “thawing out” period. Detente reached it’s zenith with …

Oh excuse me and pardon my French. Now thats a phrase you don’t here very often anymore. Probably because that in todays society, profanity is an expected part of life; so integrated into our culture that parents don’t even refrain from swearing in front of their own children. The billboard …

“Once Upon a Time” was first published in 1989. Nadine Gordimer was born in 1923 near Johannesburg, South Africa. She graduated from the University of Witwatersrand. A prolific writer, Gordimer has published more than twenty books of fiction. When Nadine Gordimer was asked to write a children’s story she replied …

The Olympic Games has become an international multi-sports event held every four years in different cities throughout the world (Answers, 2006, Internet). According to the Olympic charter, the goals of the Games are to encourage peace, harmony and to enhance a better world through sports among countries (McGeoch & Korporaal, …

In the 2002 movie release of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, the writer Nia Vardalos, director Joel Zwick and producer Tom Hanks, tell the story of a real life scenario that is increasing in our ever diverse world. Vardalos, basing the movie on her real life marriage, gives the audience …