Aymara: Cultural Identity Disintegration?
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36 pages in length. The disintegration of cultural identity for Chile and Bolivia's indigenous Aymara reflects yet another cog in the wheel of global progress, which for some is no progress at all. The inherent struggle for cultural survival is not a new challenge for the Aymara peoples; however, the perpetual fight against succumbing to complete disintegration has become more and more difficult to overcome due to factors of globalization, technological advancement and the blatant circumvention of human rights. According to an Aymara man: "This is a fight between two cultures. One is a culture of life. One is a culture of death. In the West they seem to have lost the value of this culture of life, which has not been totally lost in Latin America." Bibliography lists 27 sources.
Filename: TLCAymar.rtf

Banana Production in Costa Rica
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An 8 page paper discussing changes occurring in banana culture during the decade of the 1990s. Costa Rica's experience with altering its banana production process illustrates that environmental concerns need not be limited only to fully developed nations. A much better path is that of preventing environmental destruction and depletion, particularly in nations largely dependent on agricultural exports for much of the national income. The case also demonstrates that it is not only young companies that can learn and innovate. Chiquita is more than 100 years old, and it led the industrial way in altering banana culture practice. Includes 2 maps. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSbananas.wps

Basque Music, Dancing and Clothing
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5 pages. This paper is an interesting study of the Basque people and the music, dancing, and clothing that they wear in their cultural dances. For hundreds of years the music and dance of their culture has been passed down through the generations and it still entertains yet tells us about the history of this beautiful culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JAbasque.rtf

Beunos Aires
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of Argentina's capital city. Many things are discussed including climate, transportation and nightlife. The composition of the people in respect to religion, language and ethnicity is also included. Bibliography lists 6 sources
Filename: SA110BA.wps

BRAZIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
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This paper examines the status of human rights in Brazil since passage of a special human rights act by the Cordosa government in 1996. The report is not very encouraging, although some reforms have been passed, human rights violations are still vast. Bibliography lists 6 sources
Filename: MTbrazil.rtf

Brazil under Civilian and Military Rule
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5 pages in length. Brazil has had an interesting and varied government throughout the years, going from military rule to a subsequent transition to civilian rule. South America's largest nation, Brazil has always speculated on what the future holds. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAbrzil.wps

Brazil's Current Economy
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This 3 page essay discusses the current status of the economy of Brazil and the problems it is facing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Brazeco.wps

Brazil's Two-tiered Economy
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A 7 page paper describing the origin and status of Brazil's two-tiered economic state. The presence of a wealthy minority with historical political clout has perpetuated an impoverished underclass. Social upheaval to bring about governmental and social changes are occuring at both public and governmental levels, but much remains to be accomplished. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Brazileco.wps

Brazil; The Eradication of Poverty and Other Socio-economic Goals
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This 5 page paper looks at Brazil, and the way in which aspects such as poverty and inequality may be solved. The paper considers the situation of Brazil and applies economic theory such as the multiplier effect and trickle down effect as well as considering the crowding out effect. This is then used to look for the way forward and the importance the promotion and support democracy may play in this transformation. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEbrazec.wps

Brazilian Economy at the Turn of the Century
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A 5 page overview of Brazilian economy in the last decade of the 1900s. Concentrates on the period 1994-1999 and provides specifics of inflation rates, GDP and investment strategies in the country. Credits Brazil's economic recovery to the investment of the International Monetary Fund. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPbrzEcn.wps