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Some argue against homosexual marriage by contending that it…

Some argue against homosexual marriage by contending that it is unnatural.

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As a part of Jus ad Bellum, all but which of the following i…

As a part of Jus ad Bellum, all but which of the following is a part of the criteria?

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Rock pocket mice populations are found across deserts in the…

Rock pocket mice populations are found across deserts in the southwestern United States. This landscape includes mainly light-colored substrate with some areas of dark-colored substrate made of volcanic rock. Rock pocket mice also come in both lighter and darker forms. Research on these mice has shown  

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Which term means the discrimination against nonhuman animals…

Which term means the discrimination against nonhuman animals just because of their species?

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ESSAY: Although post-1960 America has seen a rise in conspir…

ESSAY: Although post-1960 America has seen a rise in conspiracy theories and attendant fictions, it is clear that that the theme runs throughout American history, culture, and literature. In his essay “Conspiracy in American Narrative,” Timothy Melley notes that for authors including Thomas Pynchon, Allan Ginsberg, Don Dellilo, Ken Kesey, Joan Didion, and Margaret Atwood, “conspiracy was not simply complot (the gathering of people to enact a secret plan) or a metaphor for interpretive suspicion, it was an explicit cultural logic for thinking about systems, networks, and complex social structures.” For writers the Melley mentions–and we can add the likes of James Ellroy, Dan Brown (The DaVinci Code), Robert Anton Wilson (the Illuminatus trilogy), Stephen King (11/22/63), Umberto Eco, and even Robert Ludlum and Michael Crichton, conspiracy theories have provided fertile ground for successful (financial and critical) novels. For this essay, offer an explanation for why readers are drawn to such narratives. As a conclusion, consider the value of reading conspiracy narratives or fictions–do they simply magnify conspiracy thinking or do they offer a critique or counter–or something else.In your response, provide a definition for “conspiracy fiction (or narrative)”–as distinct from conspiracy theories. Include primary literary elements, themes, and motifs, some of which may be shared with conspiracy theory (incorporating theoretical concepts from the readings–both undergraduate and graduate as applicable–distinguishes Bs from As). Provide at least three examples (include at least two novels or films–don’t just list three short stories) to illustrate your definition and include an explanation of how the example illustrates the definition by pointing to specifics of plot or other literary element (you do not need produce specific quotations). If breaking down “conspiracy fiction” further helps with your definition, feel free to distinguish subcategories. You may also want to distinguish from other similar genres as necessary.

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Which of the following is the view on war that moral standar…

Which of the following is the view on war that moral standards are not applicable to war, and instead that it must be judged on how well it serves state interests?

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The term sentient means

The term sentient means

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What does set point mean with regard to individual weight?

What does set point mean with regard to individual weight?

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What is the purpose of creating a database in Access? a. To…

What is the purpose of creating a database in Access? a. To organize files in folders b. To create objects for entering, managing, and viewing data c. To design graphics and presentationsd. To access the internet  

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Direct moral consideration means moral consideration

Direct moral consideration means moral consideration

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