Ancient Mesopotamia
[ send me this paper ]
A 3 page paper which examines whether it was internal or external conflict that caused the greatest problems in ancient Mesopotamia. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAmesirq.rtf

Anton Shammas/"Amerka, Amerka"
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page essay that summarizes and critiques Shammas' essay on what it is like to an immigrant in the US, specifically a Palestinian immigrant, within the context of current-day American culture. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khasaapa.rtf

Anton Shammas/Palestinian in the US
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page essay that summarizes and critiques an essay by Anton Shammas, "Finding Palestine," which considers the concepts of identity and of returning home in regards to a Palestinian girl living in the US. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khasus.rtf

Anwar Sadat
[ send me this paper ]
A 10 page paper which examines Anwar Sadat’s decisions and position during his lifetime. The paper examines how Sadat led his country, took some risks, and perhaps got too far ahead of his people in the process. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAsadat.rtf

Anwar Sadat
[ send me this paper ]
A paper which looks in detail at Anwar Sadat's leadership style, with reference to his cultural background, the political situation in Egypt in the twentieth century, and the impact which Sadat made on international politics during his term in office. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLsadat.rtf

ARAB IMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES
[ send me this paper ]
This 6 page paper details the history of Arab immigration from the fifteenth century to the present day. Reasons given for the immigration, examples and quotes given from testimonials. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MBarabim.rtf

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

Arabs in Israel
[ send me this paper ]
This 6 page paper examines the relationship between Arabs and Israelis, the voting system in Israel, proposals to the difficulties in the region and so forth. The paper is presented in Q & A format. Three questions are posed and answered. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA431Ara.rtf

Architecture and Culture: A Focus on Egypt
[ send me this paper ]
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.
Filename: SA702arc.rtf

Arguments Against Attacking Iraq
[ send me this paper ]
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
[ send me this paper ]
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.
Filename: TLCmides.wps

Assyrian-Americans
[ send me this paper ]
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
[ send me this paper ]
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
[ send me this paper ]
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":
[ send me this paper ]
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”
[ send me this paper ]
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
[ send me this paper ]
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.
Filename: khgrli.rtf