Apartheid
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A 5 page paper which discusses how and what Apartheid ended in South Africa. The paper discusses conditions today, illustrating that, while they are not perfect, they are clearly an improvement over the times of apartheid. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAaparthd.wps

Apartheid Law: South Africa 1948 to 1979
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An overview of the many laws which were implemented in South Africa between 1948 and 1979 in regard to apartheid, the separation of the races. Notes the major laws such as the Homeland Policy, Laws Banning Interracial Marriage, Immorality Amendment, Population Registration Act, Group Areas Act, Reservation of Separate Amenities Act, and the Act requiring the Removal of Colored from the Common Voters Roll; all implemented in the late 1940s and the 1950s. Discusses the consequences of each and notes the gradual trend toward nullifying that legislation which has occurred in the last three decades. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPafrLaw.wps

Arab Nationalism: Egypt
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A 10 page paper which examines the evolution of Arab Nationalism in Egypt. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAgyis.rtf

Arrow of God: A Review of the Factors Responsible for Ulu’s Loss of Influence in Umauaro
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An 8 page paper providing a brief synopsis of the book by Chinua Achebe. The author of this paper places the events which unfold in the book in a historical context, asserting that the problems which occurred in Umauaro and which “Arrow of God” presents as revolving primarily around the loss of influence of the god Ulu cannot be solely placed on the shoulders of the chief priest Ezeulu. Indeed, the problems which resulted in Umauaro are just a small reflection of those that resulted throughout Africa. The blame is more accurately placed on the British and on the villagers themselves for succumbing to greed and corruption. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PParrow.rtf

Asian v. African & Latin American Growth
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An 8 page research paper that contrasts and compares the economic growth of countries in Asia to those in Latin America and Africa, specifically addressing why growth elsewhere in the world has not matched the performance of Asia economies. The writer argues that the blame lies primarily with government mismanagement, corruption and greed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khasafla.rtf

Aswan High Dam
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In 8 pages, the writer analytically discusses the Aswan High Dam on the Nile River in Egypt, giving an analysis of the sociopolitical aspects involved. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Aswanhi.wps

Bass's Camping With the Prince and Other Tales of Science in Africa
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This 10 page paper reviews this book about Africa. Several quotes are included. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA616Bas.rtf