The Black And White Revolution

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/02/2008   |   .pdf   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «"My heart is with our village people, and as I think of their future I believe I see a magnificent vista lying ahead." Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Mission For My Country (1960) In the twenty years leading up to Islamic Revolution, the landscape of Iran...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Meanings and methods of land reform in iran. Histories and theories of the land reform. Biography of a propagandist. Authenticating reform. The red specter. The black shadow. Landowners great and small. Oil and international...»

Bloodlines and Backgrounds: Heredity vs. Environment in Herodotus' Histories and Xuanzang's Si-Yu-Ki

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/02/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Perhaps the current debate surrounding the importance of genetics and upbringing on behavior is not as "current" as many are apt to believe. Though our society has developed specific jargon to discuss more scientifically the abstract concepts of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Much of the author's personal biases are present in their historical narratives.. One important historical narrative in Si-Yu-Ki (which involves reincarnative carryover) describes a master.. Conversely, many of Herodotus' stories are subtle...»

Birds of A Feather Suffer Together: Social consequences of suffering in the texts of Pushkin and Avvakum

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/02/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Though some are quick to call Russians a patient, long-suffering folk, the idea of accepting the yoke of life's misfortunes and trudging onward is not characteristic of all Russian literature and history. Characters in Alexander Pushkin's The...»

Synopsis abstract : «To understand how suffering functions within these works, we can start by understanding the characters' conceptions of why they are suffering. . This admission suggests that the torment present in their interactions is not unilateral.. If Avvakum's...»

Human Trafficking

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/02/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Approximately 800,000 men, women, and children are smuggled across international borders daily. These numbers do not even include labor and sexual exploitation, and internally displaced persons within each state. Those smuggled have different...»

Synopsis abstract : «Definition of human trafficking.. The multi-dimensional threats posed by human trafficking to states and individuals.. The Department of Peacekeeping Operations.. Reform Strategies.. Obstacles and hurdles.....»

Taking the Lid off Jungle Fever: A Content Analysis

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Case study   |   06/02/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «There has been a marked increase in the rate of interracial marriages involving Blacks. In fact, from the 1960 to the 1990 Census, black intermarriages have grown four-fold. It has been surmised that this is brought about by the stronger synthesis...»

Synopsis abstract : «Research Question and Background.. Analysis and Conclusion.. This phenomenon of racism goes beyond the realm of interracial marriages or relations. . Future Directions.. One other limitation of the study is the fact that the content analysis has...»

Social Issues in Computer Technology

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   06/02/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «One issue that Australians will be confronted with in the future is the privacy of the individual, in lieu of the proposal of computerizing personal medical records. Due to the fact that medical records hold highly sensitive information about what...»

Synopsis abstract : «Privacy of the Individual.. Health and Safety.. Data Security.. Conclusion....»

"You are Defined by Those that Oppose You."

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «It is arguable that today it is commonly, if subconsciously, accepted that nationality is the most important aspect of one's identity. Whether it is a national sports team, a national representative at Eurosong, a national authoretc. one's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Since its annexation by Britain in 1801 Ireland has been fighting for independence from that same nation.. During the Irish fight for Independence religion was used as a clear marker of difference.. Another very similar case of identity-forming as a...»

Ecological Nature of the Problem of acid rain

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Over the course of the last several decades, notable environmental problems have come to the attention of policymakers. Chief among these issues has been the problem of acid rain. Although many governments have argued that they are not responsible...»

Synopsis abstract : «Reviewing the basics of acid rain.. Considering the specific impact that acid rain has had on the global environment.. Possible Solutions.. Reviewing policies that have been enacted on both the national and international level.. ....»

The Ethical Issues Surrounding the Compensation of Architects

Arts & media   |   Architecture   |   Research papers   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Over the course of the last decade, organizations in the United States have been faced with balancing financial needs and ethical considerations. In many cases, organizations must consider what practices can be utilized to help maintain a healthy...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Ethical Issues Impacting Architects.. The joint study of architecture and ethics.. Other issues that must be taken into consideration in the context of architectural design.. Architects, Ethics and Compensat...»

The progress that has been made in research development regarding how the body produces and regulates cholesterol

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In recent years, cholesterol has become a topic of paramount concern for public health. Research on cholesterol has shown that increased levels of this compound in the bloodstream can increase an individual's risk for the development of a host of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Cholesterol Metabolism.. Regulation of Cholesterol Synthesis.. The Body's Use of Cholesterol.. Cellular Sterol Content.. Bile Acid Synthesis.. Drugs to Lower Cholesterol.. Conclusion....»

Easy-jet's position in the low-cost carrier market: Recommendations for the best strategic plans the company should pursue in future

Business & market   |   Management   |   Research papers   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Easyjet began operations in November of 1995. Although the organization spent a number of years struggling to establish itself, by 2000 stock for the organization was being offered on the London Stock Exchange. By 2004, Easyjet was named the top...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. Introduction.. Analysis. History of the organization.. Stakeholders analysis.. PEST analysis.. Porter's five forces.. Supply chain analysis.. SWOT analysis.. Current strategies.. Recomme...»

How conflict theory provides an insight to sociologist in to the process of criminal activity and behavior

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Conflict theory has developed throughout the course of the twentieth century as a principle theory for better understanding the development of criminal behavior. Although conflict theory directly links criminal behavior to the development of larger...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Conflict Theory?An Overview.. Types of Conflict.. Primary and Secondary Conflict.. Marx's Class Theory.. Expanding Marx's Theory.. Conflict Theory and the Development of Criminal Behavior.. Critique of Conflict...»

How does Confucian management influence ethical development in western organizations?

Business & market   |   Management   |   Research papers   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Over the course of the twentieth century, researchers have spent a considerable amount of time and energy examining the development of ethics in the context of organizational behavior. While some experts have concluded the ethics are difficult to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Confucian Management?An Overview.. Confucian management include.. Emphasis on the overall thoroughness of employees.. Appreciation of honesty and the 'cultivated man' concept.. Workers' overall commitment and involvement with the...»

The feminist movement in the Middle East in comparison to the feminist movement in the U.S

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The feminist movement in the United States began more than a century ago. Although it was not labeled as such until the late 1950s, a review of women's history in the United States reveals that women have long fought for social, economic and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Feminism?An Overview.. Feminism in the Middle East.. Feminism in Iran.. Feminism in Turkey.. Synthesis of the Information.. Conclusion.....»

The history of Philadelphia

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «By the late eighteen the century, America was well on its way to establishing its own national identity. While the cities and towns that were born during this time period each manifested their own unique culture and heritage, Philadelphia,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Philadelphia on the Eve of the Revolution.. The History of Philadelphia After the War.. 1820s, many factory workers began to realize their collective plight. . Capitalist ideologies of immigrants had notably replaced the Quaker values...»

Harald Bluetooth and the Jelling Stones

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Research papers   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The custom of erecting rune stones to commemorate the dead was a fashion that became predominant during the latter years of the Viking age, with the high period starting around 950 AD and continuing for the following 80 years in Denmark, Norway, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «There is some debate over the function of rune stones in Viking society: why they were built, who built them, and for what purpose.. This book also states that the oldest runic inscriptions in Denmark are from circa 200 AD and that the practice died...»

The Politics of Privacy

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Eastern European Communist regimes deemed it necessary to cultivate a high degree of state discipline in their societies. Much of the public life and social engagement of the populace operated through mechanisms of surveillance and control. Authors...»

Synopsis abstract : «Fascism had ushered in an era in which hidden feelings of anti-Semitism.. Until 1948 multiple opinions were given legitimate expression. . Rituals were one important method of eliminating the public/private distiction. . As individuals ceded their...»

Addressing Inferno Canto XIX: Simony and Corruption in the Papacy

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Dante writes Canto XIX as an indictment of church practices that remove its members from the spiritual sphere and give them too much political power. When corrupt people gain power in the Church, their corruption compromises the Church's status and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Dante intentions to showcase specific examples of corruption in the Church . The second pope the Poet singles out for condemnation . The poets painting Clement V as the worst of the corrupt simoniacs to come. Conclusio...»

The Urban Organic: Ecocities in Global Perspective

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «At every turn, the global city is faced with a set of challenges. How to compete cooperatively, how to expand stably, how to modernize peacefully-these and other contradictions check the unbridled enthusiasm of neoliberal planners, who have...»

Synopsis abstract : «Modernity.. The town counsellor of the French city of Bordeaux outlines her plan that gives priority to social activity.. For people living within that ghost town, urban circumstances sometimes give rise to a problematic strain of ahistorical...»

On Our Own: American Identity and the New Crisis of Independence

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «In this analysis, I use government documents, presidential statements, and opinion polls to chart how American goals of independence moved in and out of different contexts, and the ways this movement reflected structural as well as domestic...»

Synopsis abstract : «For a nation to be independent, it must abjure dependence from someone or something. . Part I: Independence in the Past.. Self-evident truths.. A new doctrine.. Messages of independence.. Part II: Independence in the Present.. Global...»

US Ratification of UNCRC

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «You and all the Americans who voted for you were once children. Keep this simple fact in mind as you read this memo, because as adults, we sometimes forget the uniquely vulnerable role of children in society. This was certainly the spirit of...»

Synopsis abstract : «President Bush.. Conservative Critiques of the CRC.. There are only a few articles that refer to restrictions on parental action.. Rights in (Apparent) Conflict.. The Chimera of Sovereignty and Security.. gathering Information, Measuring...»

SAARC and the Environment

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Indian Subcontinent, though mired in poverty and overpopulation, contains one of the world's richest natural resource bases. As political and economic forces push the region to development, the future of the South Asian environment remains...»

Synopsis abstract : «The organization was established through the SAARC Charter.. Development Goals and Sustainability.. SAARC also frames its environmental policies.. Organizational Structure.. Accelerating Agreements.. Setting Formal Targets.. Subregionalism and...»

Monarch Conservation and Justice in Mexico

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Monarch butterflies are among the most charismatic of endangered fauna. Because of not only their visual beauty but also their enchanting migrations, they have achieved striking popularity especially among Northern conservationists. While these...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Mexican Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.. Conservation vs. Development.. Environmental Justice and Biocentrism.. Centralized Governance.. Monetary Compensation.. Ecotourism.. Rezoning.. Conclusion.....»

The Cultural and Social Position of Women in China

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/04/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The Westerner's view of Chinese culture is one that is filled with images of the submissive woman. Chinese society is predicated on a purely patriarchal system in which the needs of men remain the principle concern and focus of Chinese society....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Women Chinese Culture and History?an Overview. Empress Lu. Empress Wu. Empress Wei. Empress Dowager Tz'u-hsi. Women in Modern China. Conclusion....»

Elaboration likelihood model

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/04/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The American media has become quite adept at attracting the attention of consumers. Although many of the methods used to capture attention appear to be random to the laymen, in actuality, there are a host of theories that are used in an effort to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Description of Theory.. Perspective.. Evaluation.. Practical Application.. Conclusion....»

Comparison and Contrast Between Two Different Theoretical Frameworks of Family: Dual Employed Parents and Multicultural Families

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/04/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the course of the twentieth century, the breadwinner/homemaker model of family structure has pervaded both cultural and sociological discourse. Interestingly, however research now demonstrates that this model is not as typical as what...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Dual Employed Parents. Multicultural Families. Comparison/Contrast of the Two Models. Conclusions....»

A Differently Constituted Society

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/05/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «One of the few times Mary Wollstonecraft advocates an actual legal right for women in A Vindication of the Rights of Woman is when she says that a man who seduces a woman must be "legally obliged to maintain the woman and her children And this...»

Synopsis abstract : «She finds society's opinions most responsible for tyrannizing over women. This is not to say that Wollstonecraft only had the barest necessities in mind when thinking of the legal rights of women. Power, according to Wollstonecraft, seeks blind...»

Conservative Parents and Conservative Condom Usage

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/05/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Condoms offer effective protection against the most serious sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and they are also probably the most accessible form of contraception for adolescents and younger adults (Katherine Dexter 2004). In 2000, almost...»

Synopsis abstract : «Communication about sexual issues between parents and children is undoubtedly a sensitive subject. there is overwhelming evidence for the benefit of condoms in reducing STI risk. Sexual education has gone through many generations of methods and...»

Political Regimes and Healthcare Reform in Latin America

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/05/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Latin American states have and continue to experience a diverse spectrum of political regimes. These shifts in political organization resonate throughout all aspects of a country's social and economic profile, with health status and care being no...»

Synopsis abstract : «One of the strongest agents directing the progress and direction of a health system is the internal nature of a country's government. Health regimes, produced by a particular political system, are also subject to the social variables of a state. The...»

Industrial Air Pollution: Effects and Efforts to Contain

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   06/05/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «As a capitalist nation, we are constantly seeking to foster the growth of our economy and overall development. Our industrious nature has led to an industrial presence that makes the burning of fossil fuels our pinnacle source of energy, and a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Much of our industry is characterized by an enormous dependence. One of the EPA's most influential accomplishments. The formation of the EPA helped alert the nation to the reality of air quality. The provisions of the CAA emphasized the need for...»

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