The developmental state in pre-revolutionary Iran
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The oft-repeated maxim of Italian politics.. Applying Johnson's idea of the non-democratic developmental state to pre-revolutionary Iran.. Johnson and authoritarianism.. Why Iran fits Johnson's definition of a development state...»
Islamic finance and the gates of Ijtihad
Synopsis abstract : «introduction.. If the sharia comes from God, then how can it change?. Interpretation from Arabic.. Liberalizing Islamic law.. The sharia finance industry.. Modernist fiqh scholars.. Ijtihad, Taqlid, and their proponents.. The scholar Wael...»
Conflicting Zionisms in the context of George Orwell's "Notes on Nationalism"
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. George Orwell's essay 'Notes on Nationalism'.. Continuum of nationalism.. Orwell's Theory of Nationalism.. Secular and religious Zionism as positive nationalisms.. Religious Zionism's status as a positive nationalism.. Why secular and...»
Economic and political transition in Bahrain: Strong Rentier States and Strong Rentier Societies
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Bahrain - economic success fueled largely by oil rents.. Academic theories of rentier economies.. What sets Bahrain apart from other such econimies.. Joel Migdal's theory of state-in-society.. Beblawi's analysis and what he calls a...»
Religious belief and religious identity as separate forces in politics in the Middle East
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The debate over slavery.. Emphasis on religion.. Important exceptions in the present day Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.. This is a problematic definition when it comes to sectarian political movements. . Religious identity as...»
A second chance:A report on the effects of after-school programs and the prevention of delinquent behaviors
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Leaving kids alone and the subsequent tendcy to use drugs: Charlene Solomon.. Empirical studies and statistics.. Positive reinforcements and extra-curricular activities to keep the children busy.. Deanna Linville's research.. An...»
The origins and functions of religion
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The intellectualist theory.. The myth-ritualism type theories.. Response to death in an animistic society.. The myth ritualist theory.. Religion as completely practical and technological.. The totem.. The arguments of Durkheim and...»
Families make a difference
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Adolescent delinquent substance abuse.. Jennifer Butters's ?Family stressors and adolescent cannabis use: a pathway to problem use,?.. Scheer, Borden and Donnermeyer's paper ?The relationship between family factors and adolescent...»
Religious ambivalence: Geology and the Victorian crisis of faith
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Religion and its revered position in early Victorian society. . Britons of the 1820's and 30's.. Memoriam's popularity and empathy with Tennyson's feelings.. The people most severely affected by the Victorian crisis of...»
Cultural analysis: The Maury Povich show
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Images and Representation of the Black guests.. Over representation.. Voyeurism and commodification of ethnicity.. The Sambo and other ?classic? images of black people.. The Representation of woman.. The Representation of the White...»
Cultural and material remains of the Chiricahua Apache
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Site layout and architecture.. Disconcerting situation for the ethnoarchaeologist.. Survey of a recently abandoned site area.. Opportunity for overestimation.. The most extensive peripheral site.. Temporary aggregation of...»
The effect of USSR on Cuba
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The question of USSR's involvement in Cuba after the Cuban revolution of 1959.. Soviet involvement and the necessary Marxist-Leninist doctrine.. Contradictions and paradox.. Castro's decision to create a socialist state based on...»
The mysterious history of Scientology
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What Scientology is.. The philosophy's common intersection of celebrity and culture clashed.. The exact tenants of Scientology.. Complex philosophy and focus on mental clarity.. The exposure of the Xenu origin story.. Scientology's...»
Primate seed dispersal: Implications for conservation tactics
Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. The plant/primate relationship.. Intraspecies variation.. Conservation & forest management.. Discussion.. Conclusion.....»
A study of the beginnings and effects of country clubs in American society
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Origin of country clubs.. Expansion of clubs in ideas and location.. Evolution of city clubs into elaborate institutions.. Discrimination and a sense of social hierarchy.. The early twentieth century.. The male city club.. The very...»
A more perfect union: Utopian communities in Tennessee
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Tennessee - a crossroads of different ideas and people.. The history of utopian visions.. 1736 arival of the German - Christian Pribe.. British and the activities of Pribe.. Priber and Great Tellico.. Tennessee's next two utopian...»
The Baghdad crucible
Synopsis abstract : «Credence.. Iraq since the 2003 invasion.. What we can learn from what is going on in Baghdad.. The theme at hand.. Baghdad Diaries.. Al-Radi - tracing the history of Iraq.. Where Al-Radi falls short.. Baghdad Diaries - inclusive view of the...»
The roadmap of 'The Republic'
Synopsis abstract : «The stance of Plato and his republic.. Approaching it in the right way.. The character of Socrates as Plato reconstructs him.. Dialectic methodology in 'The Republic'.. The Magnificent Myth.. Plato construction of tools in order to better convey his...»
Africville: The destruction of a community in the name of urban renewal
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A black community located on the outskirts of Halifax.. The existence and treatment of Africville.. The result of the war of 1812.. Freedom in exchange for joining the British Army for Black Loyalists.. Impoverished black communities...»
History according to the Slave narratives
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The historical account given firsthand by former enslaved peoples.. Validating the voice of the 'normally voiceless'.. Preface to the digest of slave narratives.. Tennessee - a system identical to that of South Carolina.. Slaves -...»
Untouchability and societal changes
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Those marked as untouchables and to those equally stigmatized. . Liberation of the outcastes.. The origin of Japan's untouchable class.. The creation of the Meiji government.. Civic leaders at the beginning of the 1900's.. The...»
Symbolism in Japanese animation: Neon Genesis Evangelion and its depth of imagery
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A tool employed by authors and directors to fill in the gaps of a story.. Very few cartoons targeted at an audience older than twelve.. Neon Genesis Evangelion - 1995 and 1996.. Story is set in a post-apocalyptic Japan.. Adam and...»
Ainu: Spirit of a northern people
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Modern history.. An attempt to bring together what information is available on the Ainu.. The theories on Ainu origins.. The Jomon culture.. Entry of the Okhotsk, emigrants of Southern Sakhalin Island.. A parallel between the history...»
Population dynamics of forest insects
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Detecting patterns and identifying processes.. Top-down versus bottom-up.. Multitrophic interactions.. Population cycles.. Conclusion.....»
Endangered species of trees
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. the topic of endangered species of trees.. Areas where wildlife and plants are richest.. The Wallacea hot spot.. The conifers or softwood species.. The Wollemi Pine and the Dawn Redwood.. Alerce: The Patagonian Cypress.. Monterey...»
Ground preparation in afforestation
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Clearing.. Land reclamation.. Compaction.. Cultivation.. Disking.. Ripping.. Mound plowing.. Drainage.. Water harvesting.. Conclusion.....»
Aquatic habitats in forest ecosystems
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Forested w.etlands. Peat bog forests.. Distribution.. Physicochemical characteristics.. Aquatic biota.. Swamp forests.. Distribution.. Physicochemical characteristics.. Aquatic biota.. Floodplain (Alluvial) forests.. Mangrove...»
Human influences on the tropical forest wildlife
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Hunting.. Estimates of wild meat harvest.. Subsistence hunting.. Overhunting.. Aggravating effects.. Selective logging.. Patterns of adaptation.. Effect of logging method.. Forest wildfires.. Fire-induced mortality.. Post-burn...»
Plant-animal interactions in forest ecosystems
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Mutualistic interactions.. Pollination.. Invertebrate pollinators.. Seed dispersal.. Plant protection by Ants.. Antagonistic interactions.. Herbivory and plant defenses.. Seed predation.. Mechanical damage.. Concl...»
Natural disturbances in forest environments
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Small-scale disturbance: gap phase dynamics.. Changes in microclimate and resource availability following gap creation.. Forest regeneration in gaps.. The changes in microclimate and resource availability.. Photoblastic...»
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