Wells & Fourier/Visions of Utopia
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A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares the theories of H.G. Wells and Charles Fourier concerning the nature of an ideal human society. The writer describes how Wells and Fourier outlined their Utopias in meticulous detail, so that their vision might inspire change in the world as they knew it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khwefo.wps

What Is A Perfect Society?
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4 pages in length. A perfect society is comprised of myriad components that are conspicuously absent from society as it is known in the twenty-first century and has been known for decades – even hundreds – of years. Caste systems, racial discord, economic inequity and capitalism all work as a synergistic web to form a society quite opposite of perfect; in fact, one might readily surmise that these elements reflect a society wholly immersed in self-aggrandizing and individualistic behavior that ultimately prevent the existence of a perfect society. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCPerfSoc.rtf

What is a Perfect Society?
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This 4 page paper evaluates just what a perfect society is, and what can be done to move towards that. The problem of drugs in society, and war, are two issues highlighted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA609prf.rtf

What Makes a Fair Society
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This 3 page paper contemplates what makes a fair society. Democracy is applauded. Many ideas are discussed, including communism, Athenian democracy and the tension between Republicans and Democrats. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA309fr.rtf

Why Communism Failed
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This 12 page paper examines Marxism and why it has failed in practice. Several examples are used, inclusive of Communist China. An overview of communism is provided. Historical materialism and other concepts are discussed. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: SA510com.rtf

Why Utopia?
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A 5 page paper which examines the elements of a utopian and examines why people would be interested in joining such a society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAutopia.rtf

“Magical Death” -- An Ethnographic Film about the Yanomami of South America
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This 5 page report discusses the film “Magical Death,” produced by anthropologist Napoleon Chagnon and ethnographic filmmaker Timothy Asch. Magical Death, made in 1973, portrays Yanomami shamans causing a trance through taking psycho-active drug “ebene.” They do this in order to be able to contact their spirit helpers or “hekura” for assistance and guidance in times of sickness or adversity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWmdeath.rtf

“Utopia” by Thomas More
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A 7 page paper which examines Thomas More, his book “Utopia,” and the impact the work made on society during More’s time. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAutop.rtf