"Post-parliamentary strategies need, therefore, to be recast as complements, rather than substitute, for parliamentarism at Union level" (Lord and Beetham). Discuss

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The rejection of the Constitutional Treaty by the French and Dutch citizens in the referendum of spring 2005 has caused a revival of the EU's legitimacy issue. It was also evidence for the fact that both the continuous strengthening of the European...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Structural factors for blunted parliamentarism at EU level.. The absence of a cohesive European political community.. Political obstacles to a 'full' parliamentarization of the EU.. Post-parliamentary strategies: Theorizing and...»

Bulgaria: Transition towards democracy

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   22 pages
Document abstract : «Bulgaria is due for accession to the European Union in 2007. According to most international reporting mechanisms the country has reached the final stages of democracy, and is ready to proceed with accession. While on many levels, such as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Political transition.. The Bulgarian Communist Party.. Coalition for Bulgaria.. The National Movement Simeon II.. National Union Attack.. United Democratic Forces.. Democrats for a strong Bulgaria.. Bulgarian Peoples Union.. Other...»

Reagan’s containment strategy

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/22/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Containment policy originates from a foreign policy strategy pursued by the United States during the post World War era introduced by George F. Kennan. Kennan had been a diplomat and a US State Department advisor who worked on Soviet affairs. He...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Zakaria's article on Reagan's containment strategy.. the theoretical framework of asymmetric vs. symmetric.. Zakaria's hypothesis on the Reagan administration and pursuing a different foreign policy.. The costs and risks rationale and...»

Two in a Bed: The Social System of Couple Bed Sharing

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Book review   |   01/27/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «"Two in a Bed: The Social System of Couple Bed Sharing" by Paul C. Rosenblatt is a very detailed look at very ordinary human behaviors. Bed sharing is so common that Rosenblatt finds that it has been invisible to researchers, and taken for granted...»

Synopsis abstract : «Book summary.. Sleep as an individual phenomenon.. Investigate the social system of couples bed sharing.. Forming the couple system: Learning to share a bed.. A fragile stability in the system.. A bedtime routine in the privacy of a couple's:...»

Millennium development goals of the United Nations

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   01/27/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In 2002, 191 United Nations member states signed the United Nations Millennium Declaration, unanimously agreeing to eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The momentum and inspiration behind this occasion was strong, heads of state were...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The first MDG setback.. Eliminating the aid agencies of today.. The amount of blame to be put on aid receiving countries for failed MDG's.. Coming up with a solution that solves the setbacks.. Uganda as an example.. An area of focus...»

Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Resolution or dissolution

Political science   |   International relations   |   Research papers   |   01/27/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «For the purposes of my paper, I will be researching and analyzing the causes and possible solutions of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. I will do this by first establishing an understanding of the history of the conflict and then analyzing the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. The history of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict.. Three major goals.. The 2006 election of Hamas by the Palestinian people.. Responsibility for the current situation and the western world.. Con...»

An essay outlining David Chalmers 'The Matrix as Metaphysics' hypothesis

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Research papers   |   01/27/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «This essay outlines David Chalmers Matrix hypothesis. Chalmers is a consciousness researcher with interests in philosophical questions. As we shall see he regards the Matrix theory as a Metaphysical hypothesis. Chalmers neither endorses the Matrix...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Part 1.. Definition of the Matrix.. The physical computational hypothesis.. The creation hypothesis.. The mind-body hypothesis.. The metaphysical hypothesis.. Part 2.. Chalmers: Uniting all three hypotheses.. Objections.. Beliefs...»

The moral imperative of Western Civilization: White man's burden?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   01/27/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout history, imperialism has been a fact of the international system. Only recently has the nomenclature changed, with military intervention, peacekeeping, and nation-building replacing the colonial era term. Whatever term is used for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The moral imperative of economic aid.. Easterly's assertion.. The international framing of the problem of poverty.. Governments in the developing world.. Material factors and economic progress.. C...»

Barriers to adolescent chemical dependency treatment

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Individuals who do not have private insurance are at a significant disadvantage when trying to access social services. It has been estimated that Washington State serves less than 30% of adolescent residents needing substance abuse services. To...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction and literature review.. A child in need of chemical dependency services.. Families with private or public health insurance.. Identification of a chemical dependency problem.. Wu, P Hoven and Fuller's find on Medicaid...»

Tennessee Williams: Towards immortality

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Both trends will prove recurrent in Williams' character, and have roots in his most defining experiences and values. The drive to create is clear, and rarely does Williams talk about a piece of his work in the journals without immediately judging...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Trends will prove recurrent in Williams' character.. The element of doubt in the passage.. His internal adversary.. The anxiety that Williams battles with after his success.. The beginning of the less happy period of his youth.. A...»

Don't sexualize me: The perpetuation of sexual exploitation via the Internet

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In 2002 a women's ex boyfriend published her home address on a number of websites, advertising that she fantasized about being raped. Within days men were turning up at her house ready to oblige. In 2003 Immigration agents, investigating cyber...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Internet crimes.. Cyber stalking.. Sex as a key element in cyber stalking.. The frustrating situation that occurs with the sexually offensive behavior on the internet.. Four specific ways in which people with a sexual preference for...»

Iraq: Failure and victory

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «In this paper I will point out a few of the failures the Bush administration made prior to and during the current war in Iraq. I will also make recommendations for how things should have been done and how things need to be done in the current state...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Military diplomacy.. Return from Fallujah.. The men who have been trained to kill and destroy.. Culture conflict.. Command failure.. Going into Somalia.. The return to Camp Pendleton.. Bush was search for a legitimate way to remove...»

Taking back space: Preventing and reducing the proliferation of space weapons

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Weapons proliferation in outer space is not a thing of the future or something of science fiction. It is real and it is happening right now. The advancement of weapons technology continues to grow exponentially as does mankind's exploration of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Space weapons.. knowing what types of space weapons are being developed.. Space-to-ground weapons.. Weapons development and technology.. The recent destruction of a weather satellite by the Chinese military.. Problem.. The problem the...»

Jawbreaker: The US return to Afghanistan

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «But the physical wear on the nation was only a symbol of the complex divisions that cut through Afghanistan. After the Soviet invasion was repelled - by Mujahedin fighters equipped with American weaponry and advised by CIA contacts - the communist...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Talibs.. Description.. The Pakistani support of the Talibs.. Disintegration of the interim government.. US government: Concern about the situation in Afghanistan.. Bill Richardson's meeting with the Taliban.. Withdrawal of US...»

Conciliating God and evil

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Few arguments pursue such a simple logic against theistic thought more effectively than the Problem of Evil. In short, this analyzes god's properties and the incoherent nature of his good verses the evil in the world. In response, Alvin Plantinga...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The problem of evil and the existence of god.. The logic used to prove that god is straightforward.. Considering standard objections for better understanding.. The existence of evil can be consistent with the idea of a perfect god....»

Cultural diversity

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Multiculturalism had little importance in the past but in today's society it is considered one of the most important issues with grave meanings and consequences attached to it. Public sector authority cannot afford to neglect reflecting on the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Statement.. Probable changes resulting in conflict.. Hate crimes.. The role of institutions.. Challenges: Change management.. Modernist planning in the attempt to have uniform a society.. Overview of the new one-horse.. Living...»

Becoming a healthy eater

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Becoming a healthy eater can be hard. It requires you to be both educated and smart about eating healthy. Food smart isn't about calculating the amount of grams or fat but about labels and counting calories. Eating healthy requires you to eat at...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Changing how you eat.. Misconceptions on healthy eating.. Exercising on an empty stomach.. Energy bars and drinks.. Not eating breakfast.. Low carb diets.. Eating what you want.. Not enough calories.. No soda and alcohol.. The...»

Parent's responsibility: The moral development of their children

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In today's culture the deprivation of morality seems to pervade into every realm of society; the home, the school, the church, the government, the media, etc. Why has our country apparently become void of components that encompass the definition of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The issue of moral development.. The first level of moral development.. The conventional level.. The postconventional level.. Parents and the responsibility that they have.. Developing moral children.. The need for parents to be moral...»

Critically evaluating the ASPIRE model of social work

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In this essay I will look at the ASPIRE model as a process within social work. I will demonstrate my understanding of the model and its stages and reflect on how values inform each stage of the process. I will look at each stage individually whilst...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Social work as a process.. Definition of assessment.. The importance of assessment.. Assessment as one of the 'decision making' components of the ASPIRE model.. Planning: The second stage of the ASPIRE.. Intervention within the ASPIRE...»

Conservation issues for tropical reef fish spawning aggregations

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Coral reefs are in decline worldwide due to a variety of anthropogenic factors, of which overfishing is the oldest and most egregious (Bellwood et al. 2004, Graham et al. 2006). Tropical reef fish spawning aggregations (FSAs) are preferentially...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Reef fish in decline.. Biology of fish spawning aggregations (FSA).. FSAs and the threat from overfishing.. Effects of overfishing FSA's.. Biological considerations.. Ecological and ecosystem considerations.. Economic...»

Social work: Board presentation

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/20/2009   |   .ppt   |   28 slides
Document abstract : «The illness impacts ability to seek/obtain care, nutrition, transportation, maintain housing, etc. Individual medical crisis impacts multiple systems: family, friends, neighbors, employer/ co-workers, schools, taxpayers, social services, national...»

Synopsis abstract : «Background.. Medical social work focus.. The dialysis population.. Puget Sound Kidney Center (PSKC) overview.. Social work at PSKC.. Ethical considerations.. Policy.. Research.. Evaluation of practice.. Professional develop...»

Habits of the Heart Individualism and Commitment in American Life

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Book review   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Robert Bellah's Habits of the Heart Individualism and Commitment in American Life chronicles the history, definition and present condition of individualism in America, and how it has affected the lives of modern society. Bellah attempts to define...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The foundation that individualism was built upon.. The question: Whether commitment is possible in light of the present reality we have constructed?. A direct result of the historical swell of large cities.. A public managerial...»

Race Poverty and the Underclass by Christopher Jencks

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Book review   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «In his book, Race Poverty and the Underclass, Christopher Jencks formulates a thesis that is aimed at revealing the short-comings of popular social policy remedies. He addresses options that are based on political ideologies which do not fare well...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Jencks: The basic liberal and conservative inclinations.. The 'Coleman Report'.. Jencks and West: Liberals operate out of a base of guilt.. The future of affirmative action.. Alice Walker's story and its contradictions to West.. The...»

Does television advertising have a negative effect on children?

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Advertising is a collective term for public announcements designed to promote the sale of specific commodities or services. Advertising is a form of mass selling, employed when the use of direct, person-to-person selling is impractical, impossible,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is advertising?. Advertising codes and standards.. How effective is persuasive advertising? . Does advertising have an effect on children?. Children and food.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

A Discussion and analysis of three possible causes of Alzheimer's Disease

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Read a newspaper, ANY newspaper, and you will come across medical technologies such as reduction in infant mortality, development of vaccines and antibodies, and advances in the treatment of heart disease and stroke that have contributed to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Dewji and Singer: The connection between the proteins.. The previous findings in genetics.. The neurofibrillary tangle.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Efficiency and efficacy of Tricare

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The US Department of Defense's health care program is perhaps one of the most complex in the country. With 91 hospitals and 374 clinics facilities spread over the entire country and overseas for the uniformed service individuals in the Army, Navy,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Discussion.. Background.. The reason for the high cost of health care.. Military health care administration.. Tricare administration.. Tricare pitfalls.. Administrative problems.. Difficulties in terms of hospitals, physicians,...»

To what extent should social work practice be informed by social research?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   19 pages
Document abstract : «Within this work I will be looking to examine the effectiveness of using research in social work practice. I have chosen to do this by reviewing both historic and current research on the outcomes of adoption. Part 1 will consist of a literature...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Part 1.. Age at time of adoption.. Inter-racial adoption.. Special needs/disabled children.. Part 2.. A clear statement of the aims of the research.. Aappropriate qualitative methodology.. Appropriate research design to address the...»

Behind enemy lines: The account of a conservative living in eastern Massachusetts

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «According to sociologist Travis Hirschi in his article Control Theory of Delinquency, the act of deviating from the norms in a given society is caused mainly, not by the social structure, but by the deviant himself and the strength of his connection...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Developing a framework.. Providing a social context.. Analysis of interview data.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Re-entry programs for juveniles: Suggestions for improving rehabilitative efforts and including juveniles in the community

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «Children who have spent time committed in juvenile facilities need assistance with returning to their communities. In collaboration with various educational institutions and other non-profit organizations, the Massachusetts Department of Youth...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Overview and analysis of program shortcomings.. The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services.. The first short-coming of existing programs.. Re-entry centers: The comprehensiveness of the services they offer.. The active...»

Flawless consulting

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Flawless consulting refers to the consistent pursuit of perfection and observable impact in the practice of offering professional advice and guidance to organizational management teams, operational units and sponsors. Basically, flawless consulting...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The basics of flawless consulting.. The views and approach of a consultant.. Skill as a critical aspect of flawless consulting.. Problem solving skills.. Process facilitation and collaboration.. Communication skills.. Flawless...»

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