TMode: Trade show of fashion creators

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The fashion industry includes, in term of activity, the manufacture of clothes, footwear and of sweaters, shoes, perfumes and jewels. An industrial company on 10 works in the field of the fashion. Sector was little concentrated, it groups together...»

Synopsis abstract : «Information.. Presentation of sector.. Commentary on the exhibitors.. Summary of an interview.. Personal conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Has British public policy been Europeanised in the period since 1973?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «As Johan Olsen affirms ""Europeanization" is a fashionable but contested concept." This term indeed occupies a lot of space in all studies about the European Union and more specifically about the domestic changes incurred by the member states...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Europeanization of British public policy.. Identification to what extent to which Britain has been affected by European integration.. Public policy in Britain.. Europeanization of British public policy since 1973.. The single European...»

Was the assumption of German musical supremacy merely a constituent part of an emergent German nationalism between 1870 and 1918?

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «What the German nation is and what its boundaries are have always puzzled historians of the early construction of the German nation-state. Indeed the further back into history one searches, the more elusive the very notion of a German national...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The German nation-state at the beginning of Wilhelmine Empire.. The communication: Not in Esperanto. . Successful musical pride.. The non-nationalistic nature of German musical pride.. Conclusion.....»

Has Blair government's constructive European engagement been undermined by the Iraq war?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Britain's relationship with the European Union (EU) has been one of the most divisive issues of British politics over the last 50 years. Yet, the election of the Blair government in May 1997 intended to change this situation and marked a significant...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Taking over the office in 1997.. The first term (1997-2001): A proactive and constructive engagement vis-a-vis Europe.. New Labour pledge and the 1997 manifesto. . The Amsterdam European Council.. EU and Blair.. UK's...»

The Pre-Raphaelite Sisterhood

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «A considerable number of women were active in every phase of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Some, as was the case for Elizabeth Siddal and Lucy Madox Brown, incorporated the ideas of their husbands and fathers into their own art. Others were deeply...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Sophie Anderson and Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale: Of children and virgins.. Waterfalls.. The composition of the painting.. A painting of a miniature woman.. The Wise and Foolish Virgins by Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale.. Strongly...»

How has the nature of war changed? Has it changed the way of making peace?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «"War appears to be as old as mankind, but peace is a modern invention" . This quotation of Sir Henry Maine seems obvious: wars have been a common feature of mankind history. On the other hand, implementation of durable peace, and not only end of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. An intrepretation of the book 'New and old wars'.. The goals.. The methods of warfare.. The financing of the conflicts.. New aspects of warfare on a more technical and strategic level.. The role of the non-state actors.. Various...»

The influence of Socrealism in Poland

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Socrealism is „an attempt to translate Marxism into the sphere of art" . This term appeared first in 1932 in the soviet press. It is, more formally, an artistic current; it was indeed the official art trend imposed by the Communist regimes. It...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. An attempt to translate Marxism into the sphere of art.. Victory of the socialist realism trend.. General principles of socrealism.. Inspiring itself from a deeply monolithic theory.. The general principles of socrealism, officially...»

Does modern Britain owe much to the Normans?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «"Apparently as the result of one day's fighting (14 October 1066), England received a new royal dynasty, a new aristocracy, a virtually new Church, a new art, a new architecture and a new language."(DAVIES, 1976; 103). This sentence shows clearly...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Normans and the French king.. The Anglo-Saxon English peasants.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

The Japanese immigration to Brazil

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Japanese immigration to Brazil has a long history starting early in the twentieth century when astonishing amounts of Japanese immigrated to Brazil to take advantage of Japanese government funds encouraging emigration as well as the Brazilian...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The early waves of Japanese immigrants.. The economic crisis and emigration to Japan.. Temporary migration becomes permanent and problematic.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Profile of Mrs Sofia Augousta - A South African woman leader

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «M other of two children, Mrs. Sofia Augousta (Sofia) is working in the top management of a family business in Bloemfontein (South Africa): DMN Family Trust, well known under the name N. Georgiou Business Consultants. Because people see her like a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. N. Georgiou Business Consultants.. Overview of the company.. Sofia Augousta and the company's image.. Sofia's background.. The early years.. Her children and her disease.. Sofia and the Greek community.. Sofia Augousta: A 'female...»

Bill Gates

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «On October 28, 1955, shortly after 9:00 p.m., William Henry Gates III was born. He was born into a family with a rich history in business, politics, and community service. His great-grandfather had been a state legislator and mayor, his grandfather...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Family and early childhood.. First computing experience.. Roots of business career.. Microsoft.. The birth of Microsoft.. History.. Gates Foundation.. Description.. Program areas.. Some information.. Webograp...»

Gustave Courbet & revolutionary Art after 1848

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The idea of a revolutionary art could easily be related to famous artists, such as Malevich and his attempt to transform art into a collection of universal forms, Rimbaud and his will to crush down the language in order to crush down the world,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The myth of Gustave Courbet.. Art without theorization.. The influence of the commune.. Courbet's technique.. Social realism.. The ugliness.. The equality of popular and academic arts.. Controversial subjects.. Contesting the...»

Space Race

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The Space Race was an informal competition between the United States and the Soviet Union that lasted from 1957 to 1975. It involved the parallel efforts by each of those countries to explore space with artificial satellites, to send humans into...»

Synopsis abstract : «Definition.. The competition.. The 'race' to mars.. History.. Recent Mars expeditions.. The International Space Station (ISS).. Origins and start of the program.. How advanced is it today?. The future.. A lunar outpost before 2030 by the NASA.. New...»

Violation of Human Rights at Guantanamo Bay

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «After 09/11 terrorist attacks, the Bush Administration declared war to Al Qaeda. As Commander in chief of the Armed Forces, President Bush authorized the detention of non-American citizens considered as "enemy combatants" (Fogarty 2005, 54). A...»

Synopsis abstract : «Issue background.. Possible courses of action.. Arguments supporting the policy direction.. Conclusion.. Works cited.....»

UN peacekeeping operations

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Peacekeeping operations (PKOs) illustrate both the successes and the difficulties of the United Nations in the fulfillment of their primary goal: "the maintenance of international peace and security." They symbolize the ambitions of the organization...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The evolution of PKO.. The new challenges for PKO's.. Potential responses to the new challenges.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Oil depletion and use of vehicles: what are the alternative energies?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «In our modern society, oil is omnipresent in our habits and plays a significant role. It has several stakes in economical, political and strategic fields. Indeed oil is considered as the best energy source because it is easily extracted, stocked and...»

Synopsis abstract : «The context.. The oil offer.. The oil demand.. Oil prices.. Indispensable alternatives.. Alternative energies for cars.. Hybrid vehicles.. Vehicles fully funtioning with alternative energies.. Use of gas.. Electric vehicles.. Business ethics...»

Fundamentalist Islamist terrorism and counter terrorism

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In the past few weeks, Mr Straw, leader of the House of Commons, argued that the niqab dress, a black long costume covering the whole of the body - including the face - and required by Muslim fundamentalists in Iran, is an unhelpful symbol of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Fundamentalist Islamist terrorism being different from traditional Islamist movements.. The idea of the Fundamentalists.. The struggle in Afghanistan.. The new strategy of counterterrorism: The concept of 'resilience'.. The promotion...»

Innovation

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Innovation is a concept widely studied in scientific literature. However, it seems that a lot of work can still be doing about it. This is not a new concept, but it is still very difficult to define, because all the studies have different opinion on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Theorical approach of innovation.. Rogers school.. Barnett school.. Economist.. Anthropologist.. Definition and dimension of innovation.. Definition of innovation.. Dimension of innovations.. Adoption of innovation.. Administrative...»

Women and media

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «As women worldwide fight for that equal chance in the newsroom or boardroom, others are building their own media to make their voices heard. Critical questions are being raised: Will women's equal participation change the nature of journalism? Is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Women in media.. The media equity.. Still pioneers.. The representation of women in media.. Media coverage of women and women's issue.. Women as sexual objects.. Conclusion.. Sources.....»

Acupuncture

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The term acupuncture comes from Latin acus which means "needle" and pungere which means "prick". In China, the practice of acupuncture can perhaps be traced as far back as the first millennium BC and archeological evidence has been identified...»

Synopsis abstract : «Origin.. Basic principles.. Traditional theory.. An example of acupuncture treatment.. Efficiency and risks.. Efficiency.. Risk.. Conclusion.. Webography.....»

International journalism: Freedom of the press in China

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «First, China as a growing power in the world is a country which fuels many observations and issues. And as a student in political science I need to learn more about the Asian miracle and obviously what the main obstacles remain in the Chinese race...»

Synopsis abstract : «The idea of the subject.. Introduction.. Condemnation of a scandalous situation: Some facts and examples to illustrate the current situation.. Internet: A possible way for the opposition?. The possible positive influence of the up-coming Olympic...»

Sustainable development, oil and the future: the trilogy

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   18 pages
Document abstract : «Sustainable development has been extensively discussed in the past few years, and is still a great matter of concern nowadays. In fact, there is no single way to deal with this subject, except choosing a guideline of this workshop avoiding...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Public and private actors of the development model.. The State: Unique effective party in market externalities, thus responsible for sustainable development.. Limited liability of the State: The role of non-governmental organisms in...»

International crime: Evolutions in wildlife trafficking

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Environmental crimes are by their very nature a transnational issue. The threat of species extinction for instance is not confined to a single country. However, the protection of the environment often comes against the global development process or...»

Synopsis abstract : «ISS 814 International Crime.. Evolutions in wildlife trafficking.. Characteristics of the trade.. Scope of the wildlife traffic and response to market evolutions.. Influence of organized crime in wildlife trafficking and degree of...»

Church and State in Franco's Spain

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «"In the last sixty years the mutation of the Spanish Catholic Church has been extraordinary. It is as though we had been watching a play of several act, complete with changes of scenery, of the plot and of the personality of the characters and even...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Franco's crusade: The building of a Catholic-nationalist State thanks to the Vatican.. Franco, the man of the center in a disparate nationalist clan.. Why Church supported Francoism.. The Catholic Church's privileges.. How did the...»

The clout of the British aristocracy

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «The British aristocracy is known worldwide, not only because of its prestigious past, but also for all its special ways of life. Many stereotypes can briefly define them: they have a great economic power, they are important actors in the British...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. How the Aristocracy managed to maintain its privileges.. A leading class in the economic development of Britain.. An active political body.. A remaining social class thanks to cultural specificities.. How the aristocrats see...»

What are the advantages and disadvantages of obtaining political information from TV and newspapers?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «If the Media industry is often seen as information and entertainment generators, it is especially the basis of our Western democracies. Indeed, the Media industry is certainly the most efficient and at least the most use mean to inform the people...»

Synopsis abstract : «Outline.. Introduction.. Media as a guarantee of Democracy: Check on government and shape of the public agenda.. Credibility.. The 5 stage policy cycle analysis.. The issue attention cycle.. The 'Watchdog' of the democratic process.. The Conflicts...»

Should Kashmir be unified under or as a single state?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Since the departure of the British from the region in 1947, the Kashmiri population never stopped suffering form the struggle and wars between Pakistan and India. In this conflict, everybody had first their own reason to struggle for Kashmir but the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Historic background.. Kashmir history of independence.. Problem of the Maharaja.. International law defines Kashmir as a State.. Kashmir is a State and a Nation.. Article 370 on autonomy of Kashmir.. The Right to...»

The architectural dimension of museums

Arts & media   |   Architecture   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «My decision to retain the architectural dimension of museums in their modern and contemporary acceptation as the central theme of my study has been orientated by personal grounds as well as it has been prompted by technical reasons. Indeed, my...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Comprehending the main purposes of the museum.. Tthe guiding line of this study.. The architectural element as a determining factor that influences museums' policies.. The Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam, Netherlands): The paradox of a...»

Drug related offences

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «In modern societies it is easy to recognise that consuming drugs is an every day reality; not only taking heroin or marijuana, but also smoking, taking painkillers, having a coffee, a tea or abusing of alcohol for Saturday as a required "Saturday...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The addiction and the drug related offences.. The use of many types of drugs.. The term dependence.. Psychological dependence.. Debates about the drugs/crime relationship.. Drug related offences : A worldwide plague.. The state of the...»

International Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «After WWII, the world realized the madness of mankind: although the Jewish genocide wasn't the first one in history, it was the first one which the international community became really aware of. In order to punish the terrible war crimes, 2...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The ICTs provide justice for reconciliation.. The end of impunity: strengthening the rule of law at an international scale.. Establishing the facts: A path towards reconciliation.. The limits of the ICT's action.. The existence of...»

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