Colonial Latin America: Social Networks, Identity, and Consensus
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This is a 6 page paper discussing colonial Latin America in relations to the patron-client relationship and social classes. While colonial Latin America was segregated into a hierarchy of social and class systems with the Spanish elite at the top, the maintenance of the system was possible by the textured social networks within communities which existed before the introduction of the Spaniards but nevertheless added the elite Spaniards as the ruling class. The Spaniards did their best to degrade the culture of the Native Indians by introducing Spanish customs and religion and separating the communities into barrios however although the Indians observed these new customs in a public sense, their private identity still contained traditional cultural, familial and social elements. Largely the Spanish elite ruled with stability based on the belief in the class system which expected them to manage the communities with justice. When that expectation failed however, consensus among the lower classes was obtained and riots ensued which led the way to eventual independence. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TJLatam1.rtf

Communism in Mexico
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This 22 page paper discusses communism in Mexico, including its history, development of various political parties, and in particular the decade 1930-1940, during which time Mexico nationalized its oil industry and agricultural workers went on a massive strike. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: HVComMex.rtf

Comparative Mexican Literature: Ruben Martinez’s “Crossing Over: A Mexican Family on the Migrant Trail” and Victor Valle’s “Recipe of Memory : Five Generations of Mexican Cuisine”
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A 5 page overview of the content of these two books and the differences in presentational style elected by each author. The author of this paper emphasizes that Mexican literature offers a wide gamut of style and subject matter. Of particular interest is the way different writers chose to present their information. Some chose a discursive appropriation while others use formal appropriation. The approach elected by Valle falls into the latter category while that of Martinez falls into the former. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPmexLit.rtf

Conquest of Mexico
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A 5 page paper which considers who led the conquest, what natives were affected by it, and examines its positive and negative results. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGmexcon.rtf

Conquest of Mexico
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A 5 page book review that examines Victors and Vanquished by historian Stuart B. Schwartz, which features historical documents that present both sides of the Spanish conquest of Mexico, the observations of Spaniards, but also the observations of Nahua (Aztec) witnesses as recorded by Fray Bernardino de Sahagun in the Florentine Codex. This discourse points to a number of pertinent factors as being crucial to the early Spanish victory. No other sources cited.
Filename: khvvmex.rtf

Contrasts In Mexican & U.S. Culture
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A 4 page paper dealing with the cultural differences between Mexico and the United States. Deals with the importance of multiculturalism and intercultural exchanges. No bibliography.
Filename: Mexus.wps

Corruption in Mexico
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of corruption within Mexico's borders. Governmental corruption includes deceptions within the police force, human rights abuses by the military, and the support of drug cartels. Mention is made of President Fox's intention to change things. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA130Mex.rtf

Could Mexico City, Istanbul, Paris Or St. Petersburg Be Able To Achieve Their Current Status Without The Politics Of Authoritarianism?
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8 pages in length. National identity of any given state or country is that which defines its existence throughout the global community; while some live by the tenets of democracy, others adopt a considerably harsher approach through authoritarianism. Does this separation make a difference when examining the extent to which, for example, Mexico City, Istanbul, Paris or St. Petersburg have been able to achieve current status? Indeed, one might readily surmise that had these four global communities assumed anything but their historically authoritarian stance in relation to politics, their respective modern-day standing would not have warranted such a tremendous endeavor. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCMexAuth.rtf

Critical Analysis of Jessie L. Thompson’s Article, “A Visit from Pancho”
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A 3 page paper which examines the article from the perspective of U.S. history and considers a three-point thesis as to whether or not the author succeeded in making her points historically valid. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGpancho.rtf

Critical Overview and Analysis of “Mexican Americans in Texas History” By Emilio Zamora, Cynthia Orozco and Rodolfo Rocha
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A 5 page paper which summarizes the text, identifies the authors’ purpose, theme of the book, considers its sources, and provides relevant information about each author. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGmextex.rtf

Democracy and Mexico
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A 7 page research paper that examines the status of democratic governance in Mexico using the framework formulated by Samuel P. Huntington in his text The Third Wave. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khdemmex.rtf

Democratic Fair Dealing: Adverse Impacts for Third World Countries
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A 5 page discussion of the lure of "democratic fair dealing". The author contends that there were certain detrimental considerations associated with Harry Truman's vision regarding the capitalistic growth of our country. This so-called democratic fair dealing went hand in hand with certain detrimental impacts to tradition and culture. Americans were hit hard enough by these impacts but third world countries were hit even harder as they became pawns in America's economic growth and/or as they too tried to implement strategies which were in reality quite similar to Truman's. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPdemFai.rtf

Descendents of the Ancient Mesoamerican Civilizations
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A 4 page paper which examines how the Mexica royal line and the rulers of Copan are all claiming to be the true descendents of the ancient Mesoamerican cultures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAmesoa2.rtf

Diaz del Castillo/The Conquest of New Spain
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An 8 page research paper/essay that describes, summarizes and analyzes a sixteenth century eyewitness account of the conquest of the New World by the Spanish, The Conquest of New Spain by Bernal Diaz del Castillo (1492-1581). The writer suggests what can be summarized about the book’s historical authenticity and what it tells modern readers about this era. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khdiazsp.rtf

Director Of Marketing Job Functionality: United States And Mexico
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10 pages in length. Assessing the job functionality of America and Mexico's directors of marketing, it is important to take into account the vast differences in economics, technology and education. Both directors strive for a better profit margin, lower competitor interchange and stronger presence within the particular industry; however, the manner by which each one goes about reaching these objectives is directly associated with his country's resources. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCdirec.wps

Displacement In Terms Of Family, Education And Community In Richard Rodriguez's "Hunger Of Memory"
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6 pages in length. Richard Rodriguez's seeming abandonment of his Mexican cultural identity only served to strengthen a new cultural identity he believed he had to establish if he was ever going to make the most of himself. By shedding what he perceived to be the single-most deterrent of success, the author let go of his own heritage so that he was able to gain the education necessary for full inclusion into an otherwise culturally disinfected country. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLCRodrHngr.rtf

Don Benito Juarez
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A 3 page overview of the life and accomplishments of this Mexican president. This paper discusses why Juarez is still so fondly remembered by the Mexican people. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPmexPresJuarez.rtf