Comparing the Public Health Efforts and Impacts among earthquakes in Central and North America

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/05/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The earthquakes in El Salvador, Colombia, and Los Angeles produced significant and multidimensional environmental health impacts. Yet the structure of their relief efforts and nature of their impacts on environmental and public health differed...»

Synopsis abstract : «A natural disaster that cannot be predicted. The earthquake that hit El Salvador on January 13th, 2001, measured 7.6 on the Richter scale. On January 25, 1999, an earthquake struck Colombia with a magnitude of 6.2 . Los Angeles suffered an...»

The Social, Political, and Public Health Development of Tuberculosis

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/05/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Tuberculosis has borne an invasive and impressionable mark on public health history. Its presence has influenced the development of medical practice and public health responsibilities, and its impact is still very much felt to this day. Yet the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Tuberculosis originally manifested itself as consumption, a disease that carried an interestingly positive diagnosis. The concept of the sanatoria meshed well with the perception of consumption. The medical discoveries that pioneered advances in...»

Stanford Five-City Project Analysis

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/06/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The connection between risk factors and disease prevention are fundamental to the public health purpose. As the prevalence of cardiovascular disease was rising at alarming rates, public health professionals at Stanford University sought to clarify...»

Synopsis abstract : «Logistically the Stanford Five-City Project was a large-scale program with intervention efforts targeted at multiple populations, channels, and risk factors. The Stanford Five-City Project approached a variety of risk factors and population...»

Freedom or Expression or Control?: A Look at Subcultures

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/06/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Subcultures have always been seen as a form expressing individuality, making distinctions between different groups of people, and often as a form of rebellion. Subcultures are defined by style, location, purpose, music, and attitude. Through my...»

Synopsis abstract : «In his book Cultural Studies, Chris Barker discusses the difference between self-identity and social-identity. The skinheads seemed to completely contradict everything that was expected of a person of any background. . They want to show that they...»

Euthanasia and the Constitutional Concerns it raises

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/09/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The right to life continues to be a significant issue for public debate. Although this issue is one that has been most recently framed in the context of embryonic stem cell research, it is evident that this issue is also encapsulated in the debate...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Euthanasia?The Controversy. Opposition to Euthanasia. Support for Euthanasia. The Constitution and Euthanasia. Conclusion....»

Feeding the American Family: Feminism and Food

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/09/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Due to the multiplicity of duties and roles families play in American society, women with families face the increasingly difficult task of managing food preparation and providing nutrition for their families at once. Women with full-time careers...»

Synopsis abstract : «In the post-World War II era, America found more women in the workforce than it had ever before. . McDonald's first restaurant opened for business in 1955 (?Where it all began?), and today, it is the largest fast food chain worldwide. . Marketing...»

An investigation into the general issue of censorship on college campuses

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «This issue of censorship is one that continues to promulgate considerable public debate. While some individuals believe that social and government institutions have an obligation to protect the general public from materials that may be harmful or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Censorship on College Campuses?An Overview. Unfortunately, the case described by Lamb is not the only instance in which college administrators have chosen to limit the content of a campus publication. . Answering the...»

How the mass media influences the global community

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Over the course of the last three decades, notable changes have taken place in the context of international discourse. Although many of these changes have occurred as the natural result of the evolution of individual countries, overall changes in...»

Synopsis abstract : «With the realization that the mass media has such an overwhelming impact on the development of globalization, there is a clear impetus to examine this issue and how it impacts individuals.. The Case of North Korea and its Nuclear Program as Told by...»

America's Dangerous Dependence on Non-renewable Energy and the Possible Solutions

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In the U.S. we rely more on the burning of fossil fuels more than any other country. Retrieving such forms of fuel can be extremely detrimental to the land and animals that surround the site. Drilling for oil is one particular way that fuel is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Due to the dangers of mining coal, oil has replaced it in America as the chief source of power; often referred to as ?black gold,? this versatile resource is almost just as dangerous. . It may be hard for some people to relate to the issues in...»

Toxicity

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «"Americans yearly consume and average of 8 to 15 pounds of chemicals that contribute nothing to the growth or maintenance of body cells" (Bowles 2). Useless and even harmful calories are constantly being consumed in our affluent society. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Consumerist eating continues to increase as advertising for food does the same. . As fast food becomes more available it also becomes more advertised. . A major problem with fast food is that it often replaces other types of food in the diet. ...»

Mestizo Democracy

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/12/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction John Francis Burke (2004) in his text Mestizo Democracy argues that as the diversity of the United States increases, changes will occur in the context of democracy. In particular, this author contends that as cultural diversity...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Burke's Ideas. The Extended Republic. Egalitarian Ideologies. Summary of the Data. Conclusion....»

The Use of Learning Theories for Adult Learners

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/12/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Over the course of the twentieth century, education and psychology have become substantially intertwined. Researchers examining the applications of psychology have found that this discipline provides a notable method for helping...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Adult Learning?Some Specifics. Howard Gardner?Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Albert Bandura?Social Learning Theory. Jean Piaget?Constructivism. Conclusion....»

Television Taking a Hold

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The word culture was derived from the Greek word colere, meaning "to cultivate." Since then several definitions have been developed. A U.N. document in 2002 stated culture as the "set of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional...»

Synopsis abstract : «The dictionary definition of globalization is ?to make global or worldwide in scope or application? (Dictionary.com). . Television is no exception to this; it has come a long way over the course of history and has crossed many ?territorial...»

An Examination of Hayakawa's essay entitled "Bilingualism in America"

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Hayakawa's essay entitled "Bilingualism in America" provides a clearly articulated argument that attempts to demonstrate why current efforts to create bilingualism in the United States are not appropriate for the development of both education and...»

Synopsis abstract : «The first problem with Hayakawa's argument stems from the assertions that he makes about the importance of English to the development of the country. . Although Hayakawa's observations are indeed correct, the reality of the United States is that...»

An analysis of the relative explanatory power of the concept of class compared to two other dimensions of social position

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «This investigation asks us to consider relative explanatory power of the concept of class compared to at least two other dimensions of social position-i.e. race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation or occupation. With this in mind, it seems...»

Synopsis abstract : «Critically reviewing what has been written about the definition of class, it becomes evident that Karl Marx had the most definitive impact on defining how the concept of class is currently used in social discourse.. When placed in this context, it...»

The Political and Economic Policies of Russia and China

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction At the end of World War II, the international community became notably divided upon political and economic lines. While many countries in the West chose a capitalist democracy many in the East had chosen communism/Marxism as the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. China and Russia before the Fall of Communism. Economic Transformation after the fall of Communism. Russia's Economic Model. China's Economic Model. Comparing China and Russia. Conclusion....»

The Cultural and Social Position of Women in Japan

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Images of women from the Far East are often filled with stereotypes of submissive individuals that consistently capitulate to the needs and desires of men. While this image appears to have some accuracy for describing women of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Contemporary Japan?A Review of History. Measuring Women's Progress in Japan. outright discrimination is not tolerated, men have found a myriad of ways to become subversive in their discrimination of women.. Despite the fact that there...»

The development and implications of violence in schools

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In the last 20 years, American public schools have witnessed a drastic increase in the level and severity of school violence. Incidents such as those that took place in Columbine have become more prevalent in schools all across the country. When it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. School Violence?Historical Perspective. School Violence?Social Perspective. School Violence?Philosophical Foundations. Discussion. Benefits of Reducing Bullying. Conclusion....»

Evaluation of the decision to go to war in Iraq

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «When President Bush instigated a preemptive strike against the country of Iraq, voices of protests erupted from all sides of the globe. A preemptive strike against a sovereign nation had never been undertaken since the inception of the United...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The War In Iraq?An Overview. These reasons for war, which have been widely espoused by both Democrats and Republicans alike clearly stand outside of the faulty intelligence that was given to the president following the 9/11...»

Analysis of the U.S and foreign media of the abu ghraib scandal

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In April of 2004, shocking pictures from the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq began to surface in the American media. The pictures depicted members of the 372nd Military Police Company engaged in acts of torture against Iraqi prisoners. Although...»

Synopsis abstract : «Media Issue and Background Summary. Content Analysis. Content Analysis of the American Media. Chicago Tribune, October 21, 2004, Alex Rodriguez. Foreign Media Outlets. Islam Online, July 21, 2004, no author. Aljazeera.Net, July 28, 2004, no...»

The Current Status of Women in Algeria

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Women in the Untied States enjoy a high standard of living that is often unparalleled in the developing world. Although Western women still face challenges when it comes to gender roles and their position in the workplace, the rights that have been...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A Brief History of Algeria. After the War of Independence. Modern Development, 1980 to the Present. Current Status of Women's Rights in Algeria. Conclusion....»

Black Panthers

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Research papers   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Throughout the course of history, a number of different political groups have shaped the process of political discourse. Among the most notable are the Black Panthers. Established in the early years of the Civil Rights Movement, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Black Panthers?A Review of Ideology. While the Black Panthers clearly recognized that African Americans had been marginalized in the context of the American political system, they also realized that there were other groups that...»

The role of social identity in shaping clearly defined identities for Palestinians and Israelis

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction The Second Intifada (also known as the Al Aqsa Intifada) which took place between Palestine and Israel between 2000 and 2004 marks the end of the Intifada movement in this region. While the events leading up to the Intifada provide a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Social Identity Theory. Level of Self . Social Identities. Social Identity Theory. The Al Aqsa Intifada. Although the above account of the events leading up to the onset of the Al Aqsa Intifada provide only a rudimentary overview of...»

African Influence on Jazz

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/16/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The most significant musical influences occurred in the south before the Civil War by African slaves at work. It was the migration of slaves to the south that brought a culture to America based on beats and rhythm as an expression of life. The black...»

Synopsis abstract : «African music brought a unique form off beats, rhythms, and a harmonic interpretation of color that was never experienced to such an extent in the United States before. . Improvisation also developed from the African slaves as they worked and later...»

How Adult Children can manage care of their aging parents

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Aging is a natural and healthy part of the human life cycle. As the number of aged in the United States begins to rapidly increase-as the baby boomer generation begins to reach age 65-it is reasonable to assume that research and information on the...»

Synopsis abstract : «With the realization that the number of aged in the United States will increase significantly in the near future the issue of providing care for aging parents is one that has significant implications for social discourse. . While Pyke focuses on the...»

Sir Thomas Wyatt : Lord of Sonnets

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Research papers   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Sir Thomas Wyatt was a cornerstone of the development of British Literature, and his works influenced the art of literature and made it what it is today. He introduced the sonnet into English civilization, and thus set up the building blocks for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . The Early Years of Thomas Wyatt. Life from 1503 to 1521. 1525 to 1542. His affect on writing after his Death. Collection of some of Wyatt's Works. Wyatt's works. Works of some he influenced. Conclusion....»

Examining how reducing America's presence in the international community could benefit the process of globalization and the domestic development of the United States

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The process of globalization is one that has carried with it a high price for the United States. While the US has been able to extend its overall reach into the international community, not all countries in the international community have been...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The United States in the International Community. Although the creation of an empire though imperialist ideologies may not seem like a negative situation overall, the reality is that the actions that the United States has taken to...»

Is US primacy actually a stimulus to war, or a means of achieving international order?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Over the course of the last two centuries, the United States has established itself as an economic, political and military leader in the international community. Although it is quite evident that the US has been the dominant world power throughout...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Current Position of the United States. Assessing the Current Position of the United States. Defining Terrorism. Conclusion....»

Critically Examination of US policy toward the Middle East in the twentieth century

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the course of its history, the United States has utilized its foreign policy objectives for the purposes of pursuing its own needs. Although the United States has, in rare instances, pursued foreign policy objectives for the purposes of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Post-Cold War Policies in the Middle East. The Case of Saudi Arabia. The Case of Afghanistan. The Case of Iraq. Impact of US Foreign Policy. Conclusion....»

Compare and contrast gendered verbal communication and gendered nonverbal communication

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Communication, in its most rudimentary form, has been described as a process whereby a message is sent by one individual and received by another. While this process as described here is quite straightforward overall, the reality is that this process...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Situation. Feminist Theory. Feminist Theory Applied?Verbal Communication. Feminist Theory Applied?Nonverbal Communication. A Final Word About Feminist Theory. Social Learning Theory Applied?Verbal Communication. Social Learning...»

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