African American families and military service

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/15/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Considering that African-Americans have been soldiers in every war that the U.S. has ever fought, it should be no surprise that sociologists take great interest in the relationship between the U.S. military and the African-American Family...»

Synopsis abstract : «Significant details of CJ Washington's life.. CJ Washington's career chioce affected by Moynihan's analysis in The Negro Family.. Moynihan - US armed services' impact on the black family.. Billingsley's ?Black Ecological Context? model.. Effect of...»

African American family: The two models of such families

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/15/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «This essay aims to reinforce both afrocentric and revisionist models of the African-American family. An integral part of this argument will be to deny cultural deficit theory, and instead to focus on how African cultures blended together with each...»

Synopsis abstract : «A singular ?African culture,? or multiple cultures.. Family-related aspects of African cultural.. Pertinent examples from Toni Morrison's 'Beloved'. . The dynamism of the African-American family.. Cultural form generalized among the surrounding...»

Social reaction (labeling) theory

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/15/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The social reaction, or labeling theory as it is sometimes known, evolved over time from as early as 1938 (Wellford, 1975). Basically it states that as a person commits a crime, they will receive the label of "criminal". When a person is labeled as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Erwin Lemert - Founder of Societal Reaction theory. . Howard Becker - founder of modern labeling theory. . Flaws in the main points of labeling theory. . How labeling theory affects different portions of the populace - core variables.. Audience...»

The contributions of Buddhism

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/15/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «During an "Axial Age" of idealistic creativity, Buddhism emerged as a mystical guide to escape the mundane rituals of the physical world (8 January 2008). Founded by Siddhartha Gautama, the nature of Buddhism transposes Enlightenment against the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The foundation of Buddhism.. Siddhartha's journey of meditation.. The core of Buddhist teachings.. The known Hindu paths before Buddhism.. The Hindu culture in India.. The political, religious and social undertakings of Budd...»

The literary expansion of Islam

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/15/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Editor G.E. von Grunebaum captures the crux of the Islamic expansion by stating that "the civilization demonstrates its richness by being accessible from more than one vantage point" (1). In the process of examining the culture's overall effect, an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The core of Islam's rise to power.. Illustrating the Qur'an's overwhelming impact.. The primary poems of the Mu'allaqat.. A prominent poet of the Bedouin narratives.. Antar's prose.. Romanticized image of pre-Islam.. Characteristics...»

U.S. policy towards Israel and OPEC

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The Arab oil embargo of 1973 had no significant effect in changing the United States pro-Israeli policies, as the threat of an economic sanction alone did not induce policy changes. The embargo did however influence U.S. policy changes toward OPEC...»

Synopsis abstract : «Objectives of the United States basic foreign policy in the Middle East.. Effects of the United State's pro-Israel policies.. Economic aid to Israel by the United States.. The Six Day War - June 1967.. Lack of effort in Israel's attempt to negotiate...»

A study into the history of Southern Labor Unions with an emphasis on race and gender

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In David Roediger's Wages of Whiteness, the reader is introduced to the author by an autobiographical introduction that paints the picture of a white adolescent growing up in the turbulent South. The author tells of his experiences with race in a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Roediger's study into race and class in the nineteenth century.. Roediger's book - Formation of concept of whiteness and white supremacy.. The story of Thomas Watkins.. Honey's book and the emergence of organized labor unions in Memphis. . Neil...»

Caucas-o-vision: White portrayal of African Americans in television

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «With the rising number of television sets in American households post World War II, came hope that this unprecedented tool of mass media would bridge the socioeconomic, racial, and cultural divides splintering the county. However, since television's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Portrayals of African Americans in early television.. Increase in the television series featuring black casts in 1950's.. Stereotypes and perceived American ideals and race relations.. May 1991- Jump Cut Magazine, Elizabeth Jackson's interview of...»

Adolescent substance abuse among Hispanic, African American, and Caucasian populations

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Research papers   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Substance abuse has been a significant problem for adolescents in recent years, prompting many community programs for awareness, prevention, and treatment. In a recent survey of nearly 50,000 U.S. students, nearly 50% of high school seniors and 20%...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Risk factors.. Consequences.. Treatment.. Conclusion.....»

Real-World relevance of fantastic creation: An examination of "High Fantasy" and the goals of literal and historical writing.

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Research papers   |   07/17/2008   |   .pdf   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «For the most part, fantastic or otherwise impossible methods of storytelling are ignored in the world of modern and classical literature. In order to accurately appreciate the quandary of the modern "Fantasy" author, one must be aware of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Improtance of J. R. R. Tolkien's work.. The language.. The sentence structure.. Composition.. Characters.....»

Global warming

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Recently, global warming has gained massive attention due to the documentary . An inconvenient truth presented by former Vice-President of the United States Al Gore. The National Academy of Sciences reported that "gases are accumulating in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Ocean acidity.. Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration.. Process of ocean acidification.. The effect of acidification in the Pacific region.. Recomendations.....»

Religion and its problems today

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Religion is often at odds with differing viewpoints in the modern world. Religion especially conflicts with science and some would say that religion inhibits scientific progress. Religion cannot be blamed for sticking to its dogmatic beliefs and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Religion and the morality of embryonic stem cell research and therapeutic cloning. . Understanding the subject matter of the debate. . Consternation over harvesting embryonic cells and killing the embryos.. Should embryonic stem cells be ...»

Staying afloat: Income and poverty determinants for Southern Maine

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Research papers   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   22 pages
Document abstract : «In this study I will be looking at data from the Southern Maine subset within the 2000 United States Census. This sample includes a 5% random sampling of the residents of Androscoggin, Cumberland, Kennedy, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and York counties. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction and motivation.. Brief literature review.. Conceptual or Theoretical framework.. Data discussion and descriptive analysis.. Econometric models, estimation methods, and specification testing.. Econometric results.. Policy implications,...»

Limited role of litigation

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The role and power of the Supreme Court in the American system of government has long been debated, with scholars arguing both for and against the extent to which the Judiciary can produce social change. Klarman, Rosenberg, and Fisher all take a...»

Synopsis abstract : «The role of courts according to Michael Klarman.. The views of Rosenberg on courts.. The civil rights movements benefit from the court.. The decision in Brown v. The Board of Education.. Litigation as a political strategy and its impact on the civil...»

Taixu's revolution

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Early in the 20th Century, China experienced significant political, social and religious upheavals. For the first time in its long history, China was no longer governed by dynastic rulers and the possibility of a republic society emerged. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Revolutionary roots.. The need for reform.. Structural reforms.. Doctrinal reforms.....»

New approaches to decisions on global warming

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : «Former Vice President Al Gore generated tremendous global awareness and concern for the issue of global warming through his movie, "An Inconvenient Truth". His activism won him a Nobel Peace Prize, and the issue has become a central topic of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Background.. The environmental consequences of growth.. Disastrous decision making.. Individuals & global warming.. Nations & global warming.. The world & global warming.. Where that leaves us.....»

The return of Martin Guerre

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Davis takes a deep look into the lives of the peasants to probe what drives them and what so eagerly fuels their individualistic desires. Davis also details the life of the peasants in not only one specific place, but also details the customs of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Characters.. Religion and Davis.. Social setting in The Return of Martin Guerre.. Bertrande.. Conclusion.....»

The Emerald Isle bleeds red: Religious violence in Ireland

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «To the Western world today, terrorism usually brings to mind some far-flung desert-like country and the people that inhabit it. Sadly, it often brings to mind terms like "Muslim" or "Islam". When one hears the word terrorism, Ireland is generally...»

Synopsis abstract : «Questions that arise from violence.. Violence in Northern Ireland.. Origin of violence.. Catholic Nationalism v. Protestant Unionism.. Religion throughout Irish history.. Theological concepts in Irish terrorism.. Ethno-religious...»

Gender wage gap : Why is it that the median male wage earner earns 20% more than the median female worker?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The wage gap between men and women is a widely recognized concern in today's society. In this paper I will try to address the main reason for this difference. Why is it that the median male wage earner earns 20% more than the median female worker?...»

Synopsis abstract : «Sexism - present or exception.. Theories on why females are paid less. . Simon Baron-Cohen's alternative theory.. Contributor to the gender gap.. The wage gap - reasons.. Gary Becker's model of 'consumer and government segregation'.. Sylvia Walby -...»

Comfort women in twentieth-century Asia

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/21/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The concept of profiting off of women's bodies has been around since commerce began. Different cultures have built up different ideologies to justify this act, whether it's for spiritual purposes, economic hardship, privilege of the wealthy or just...»

Synopsis abstract : «Tracing the origins of comfort women.. Korea and comfort women.. Talking a woman into being a comfort woman rather than a street-based prostitute.. The horrors and abuse these women had to endure during their time in clubs.. The comfort women of the...»

Initiative and Referendum

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   07/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Initiatives and referendums, two words that extremely excite or worry people, but why? Initiatives have the power to place any measure, put forth by any citizen, on a ballot to be voted on by their fellow citizens. This worries some because of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «The ideas of direct involvemenr of the citizen in the government - Populist and Progressive movements.. The goal of the initiative and referendum reform.. The idea of initiatives as a business. . The role of the media in the way voters vote.. The...»

Federal policy changes after 9/11

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   07/22/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «September 11, 2001 was a date that was very tragic for the American people since this was the date that America was attacked by terrorist groups using commercial airplanes to destroy the Twin Towers of New York and other federal buildings in...»

Synopsis abstract : «USA Patriot Act. . Key areas identified by The National Strategy for Homeland Security.. Support for first responders.. Defend against biological terrorism.. Secure America's borders.. Use information to secure the homeland.. Sum...»

Prospects for green energy sources

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   07/23/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Global warming has increasingly become an all-encompassing issue in both the media's and public opinion. It is only logical then that more and more attention is being paid to alternative energy sources which may have the capacity to not only provide...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Hydrocarbon emissions.. Potential candidates for future energy sources.. Solar energy.. Hydroelectric power.. Biomass energy systems.. Wind energy.. Biofuels.. Geothermal wells.. Conclusion.....»

Commercialism in music: Sellout, sell-in, or move on?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «It is hard to make a clear definition of what is artistic, and what is commercial in the world of musical culture. Even more confusing is the concept of "commercial art", or that art and music for the purpose of commercialism can actually be a genre...»

Synopsis abstract : «Examining the context in which the work was created. . The world of video game music. . The world of movie composers.. The main composer for the focus of this study.. Corigliano's motivation. . Conclusion.....»

Unilateral lesions of the Nigrostriatal pathway

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   07/25/2008   |   .doc   |   20 pages
Document abstract : «The nigrostriatal system through the basal ganglia is essential for regulating motor movement. Normal motor behavior requires a delicate balance between the excitatory direct pathway and the inhibitory indirect pathway modulated by the D1 and D2...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Materials and methods.. Animals.. Surgery.. Behavioral testing.. Preoperative testing.. Postoperative testing.. Histology.. Intracardial perfusion.. Sectioning and staining.. Anatomical analysis.. Statistical...»

The Melting Pot

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   07/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «America is country proud to call itself a melting pot of different people, cultures, and languages. With the exception of Native Americans, who lived off the land for thousands of years before the discovery of "the new world," every one in the U.S....»

Synopsis abstract : «The 2000 U.S. census report.. Samuel P. Huntington.. The persistent inflow of Hispanic immigrants.. Ester's story.. Mexican families living in the U.S.. Concern over U.S. culture, economics and politics.....»

The clash of civilizations or the clash of ignorance?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   07/27/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The end of the Cold War marked a turning point in international politics and in the way in which political scientists defined world conflicts. With the fall of the Soviet Union, the United States became the sole hegemonic power. Academics rushed to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Summary. Opposing paradigms. Analysis. Huntington's position on the role played by Islam in global politics. Huntington's use of the term 'resurgence' in connection to Islamic religion. Conclusion. Bi...»

The holy union: Religion and marital conflict

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/27/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In a time when conservatives worry that allowing homosexual to marry will destroy the sanctity of marriage and the family, heterosexual Americans are divorcing at a greater rate than ever before. The ratio of divorces to marriages is around 50% ,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Mismanagement of marital conflict.. Religion as an ambiguous variable that affects a marital relationship.. Spousal similarity and marital satisfaction.. Religion prevents conflict.. Religious heterogeneity promotes conflict.. Religion and conflict...»

A wife's role in marriage

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   07/28/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «A wife's submission to her husband is important to a successful marriage. When two people are bonded together to form one union, there are bound to be trials and disagreements. However, when there is a head of a household, the marriage runs more...»

Synopsis abstract : «Thesis statement.. Introduction.. A wife's submissiveness in marriage.. Thesis.. Submissive or Subservient?. What does submissiveness really mean?. What is involved in being submissive?. The Feminist view.. The Christian view.. The Capable...»

The political theory of totalitarianism and its relationship to terrorism:A discussion on the relationship between totalitarianism and terrorism in the context of political theory

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   07/28/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the twentieth century the concept of Totalitarianism has functioned on political, moral, religious and theoretical level. Designating regimes that maintain themselves in political power by means of propaganda, state-controlled media and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Defining Totalitarianism.. The roots of Totalitarianism.. The causes of Totalitarianism.. The political theories of Totalitarianism.. Communist terror in Soviet Russia.. Nazi terror in Germany.. Defining terrorism.. The...»

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