The millennium of peace

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The word millennium comes from the Latin words mille (1000) and annus (year), and means a thousand-year period of time. The word millennium, or its Greek equivalent, does not appear anywhere in the bible, but The Revelation to John mentions a period...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Meaning of millennium. Old Testament Prophecies. The Christian view. Christian interpretations. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Poignant prejudice

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/05/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Arthur Schopenhauer, a German philosopher of the late 18th century once said, “The discovery of truth is prevented more effectively, not by the false appearance things present and which mislead into error, not directly by weakness of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Policing practices in Canada. Visible minorities in Canada . Dalhousie Law School's admission program. Definition of moral panic . Conclusion. References....»

Reactive attachment disorder: A developmental spectrum

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   07/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Within psychology, many different fields exist. Development, social, and abnormal psychology are considered distinct disciplines within the field, and those who specialize in one discipline rarely spend time in the study of another. Counseling is a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Formal diagnosis . Normal attachment. Reactive attachment disorder in the DSM. Attachment theory. Comorbid disorders. Controversial treatment. Treatment option: Behavior analysis. Treatment option: The therapeutic...»

Sexuality of older women with select chronic illnesses

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   07/06/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The literature of human sexual dysfunction tends to focus on the problems of men; specifically erectile dysfunction. There are relatively fewer investigations into sexual problems experienced by women, even though the studies that have been...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Literature review . Personal implications. Professional implications. Conclusion. References....»

Theories of family counseling/therapy

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   07/06/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «I was introduced to John Gottman, Ph.D. by Phil Donahue during the summer of 1995. At that time, Dr. Gottman was promoting the paperback edition of his book, Why Marriages Succeed or Fail…And How You Can Make Yours Last (Gottman, 1995) on the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Theory. Techniques. Implications. Conclusion. References....»

Parody or parroting: Meredith Brooks' sub version of Bitch

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   07/06/2009   |   .pdf   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In 1997, Meredith Brooks' song, Bitch, burned up the charts and through verbal taboos. Was her use of "bitch" a reclamation of a pejorative title, or did it reinforce misogynistic machinations? An examination of the lyrics to Bitch, the music video,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Patriarchal definition of womanhood. Subversive reading of the lyrics. Advocating that listeners File under Angry Young Women. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Rx: The affects of drug abuse

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/06/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «At the beginning of the twentieth century, a man named Dr. Knock quoted, "Every well person is a sick person who doesn't know it", and started luring the people of Saint Maurice into unneeded medical treatment. Ever since then, prescription...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Antidepressants . The presence of suicidal thoughts. Stimulants. Use of stimulants. Methods of taking stimulants and the withdrawl symptoms . Opiates. Addiction to opiates. Treatment options for prescription drug...»

An analysis of the policy on AIDS related material

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The AIDS epidemic has been a fact of life in the United States for over 20 years, yet there is still debate about the origin of this disease and the best ways to combat its spread. Information obtained using the scientific method points to details...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The interim revision . Spread of HIV. Issues with the policy. HIV prevention programming . Conclusion. References....»

The American West: A clash of social, cultural, and environmental forces

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The character of America was largely shaped by the American experience in the West from the early 1700s until the present day. Although the values of freedom and equality under the law had been established in the East during the colonial and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The American concept of manifest destiny . Principles of manifest destiny . The relocation of Native Americans . The treatment of the Native Americans . The clash between tradition legal system and basic individualistic laws. The most...»

Allegorical styles of writing

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   18 pages
Document abstract : «Imagine you are standing at the edge of a rift. On this side of the rift lie life, reality, and the simplicity of the literary tale. On the other side of the rift is a world of mystery and ideals where morals and greater meanings are waiting to be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Creating allegorical texts. The Faerie Queene . Spenser's bridges. Method of instrumental meaning. Figures of personification . Figures of capture . Types allegorical characters. The negation of the integrity . The case of...»

The failure of America's health care system

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : «America's health care system is in trouble. More money is spent on health care in the U.S. than any other country in the world. Our terminally privatized and competitive health system is the most expensive, yielding some of the poorest results. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The phenomenon of managed care. Understanding of a few key terms. The history of managed care . The wartime rise of employer-sponsored health care . Positive financial effect on the costly American health care system . The practice of...»

The governments oversight and the misuse of surplus funds

Economics & finance   |   Government finance   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .pdf   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «This study will investigate the governmental oversight and exemptions that allow for the unchecked misuse of surplus funds within non-profit organizations. For the purposes of this study, surplus is defined as money not earmarked for future...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Overview of the problem. Purpose of the study. Significance of the study. Rationale of the study. Understanding the non-profit sector. Growth of the American government after WW2. Governance and structure of nonprofit...»

John Marshall and Mercy Otis Warren

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «Though John Marshall and Mercy Otis Warren shared little ideological ground when it came to politics, they did come together in their respective revolutionary histories to condemn the treason of Benedict Arnold. During the war, the treason stirred...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Benedict Arnold's character . Arnold's cowardliness . Act of treason at West Point. Andre's role in the case . Warren's reason for emphasizing Andre's . Warren's use of money as a corrupting agent. Reinforcing the point of concentrated...»

Success and its pressures as depicted in The Great Gatsby and Things Fall Apart

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Analysis of today's society reveals a deep-rooted desire for success. Indeed, it is human nature to strive to achieve, and it is encouraged to the point where ambition and competition become a way of living. For some, this translates into a life of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The philosophical implications . The underlying theme of Things Fall Apart . Conflicting conclusions. Gatsby's case. Concept of communal acceptance. Conclusion....»

Transformations of literature: Augustine's Confessions and Virgil's Aeneid

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Both St. Augustine's Confessions and Virgil's epic The Aeneid marked a new direction in literature for the West. Each one was inspired by the works of previous authors, but was willing to forge a new literature for their times. In the Aeneid, Virgil...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The standard invocations of the epic. Themes of destiny . The Punic Wars . The move from a pagan society . Augustine's confessions . Immortality as the central concern of Augustine's work. Conclusion. Bib...»

Social security in America

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Social Security is one of America's most important and successful programs. It has, since 1935, helped to reduce the poverty rate of those 65 and older drastically, having a greater impact than any other anti-poverty measure. Increasing Social...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Social security and the American government. Social security benefits . Alternatives to increasing payroll taxes. Risks associated with privatization . Proposed individual investment accounts . The use of private accounts for...»

Education and the disabled

Social studies   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   18 pages
Document abstract : «From everything I have been exposed to this semester I feel that I have a good understanding of what is necessary to achieve excellence in teaching. The teacher must be attentive to the needs of the students, be able to relate to them in some way,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Principles of excellence in teaching. Specific disabilities. Learning disabilities. Educational strategies and placements. Developmental delays/mental retardation. Terminology. Educational strategies. Emotional...»

The complexities surrounding the use of atomic bombs against Japan: Einstein's Folly

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «During the 1880's, at Cambridge University, J.J. Thompson, the director of the Cavendish Library and a respected physicist, became the first to discover that atoms had sub atomic particles. In 1896, Antione Becquerel, with the assistance of Marie...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ernest Rutherford. Adolf Hitler's signs of loose inhibitions. Establishing the Uranium Committee. Truman's grand entrance. Fateful days. To bomb or not to bomb? . A reflection on right and wrong. Conclusion....»

Capital punishment: Is it morally justified?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Capital Punishment is defined as "The penalty of death for the commission of a crime." The history of the first death penalty laws dates all the way back to the Eighteenth Century B.C. King Hammurabi of Babylon was among the first rulers to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Factors to be considered while enquiring a person. Cases of multiple murders . Victim impact statements. Forensic advances in crime investigation. The price of the death penalty . An argument on 'Capital...»

The Hours: A cinematic analysis

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Hours is the title of a film that was released in 2002. It is also the name of a book by Michael Cunningham released in 1998, on which the film is based, which itself is based on the classic novel once under a working title of the same name,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The difficult decision of choosing . Cheating the system . Technical developments . Scene with Clarissa Vaughn in her kitchen. The arrangement of instruments . The strongest theme in the film. Conclusion....»

Transphobia from transliberators

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «After beginning a course devoted to sexual identities, and seeing the breakdown of each on the syllabus, I noticed one omission from the standard group of letters I'd been accustomed to seeing. There was the 'L' for lesbian, 'G' for gay, 'B' for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The liberation movement. Issues of the activists'. Transmen as gender traitors. Gender identity and gender expression. The women's movement. The binary divisions of gender . Conclusion. Work cited....»

It's a Mans' Man's World

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Taking James Brown's suggestion, I had already "faced the facts" long ago. However, through learning about sexual deviance, gender deviance, and even gender variance, this point seems to have only been underscored even more. I've come to realize...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Sexual deviance. Gender based crime by men. Hate against other men. Pornographic material developed for men. Gender deviance and variance. Conclusion....»

Prevention, treatment and punishment of youth gangs

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The prevalence of youth gangs is steadily increasing in the United States, with increased gang involvement and violence creating serious implications for both the adolescent population and communities as a whole. An article entitled "Childhood Risk...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definition of a gang. History of youth gangs. Gang structure and behavior. Theories pertaining to gang membership. Risk factors of gang membership. Gang membership and delinquency. Prevention of gang membership. Intervention and...»

Customs and Border Patrol for Homeland Security

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Customs and Border Patrol is an integral entity involved in protecting the United States from terrorist activity, illegal immigration, drug smuggling and human trafficking. The Border Patrol has been around officially for many years, starting...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Prohibition during the time period of 1921-1924 . Motor vehicles for the Border Patrol agency. Increase in the amount of illegals . Customs and Border Patrol is the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC). The air operations unit as a...»

Keeping fit as we grow older

Arts & media   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Injuries and age lead to progressive declines in muscular strength and lean muscle mass. Evidence exists that age-related and injury related declines in muscular strength and lean mass (Feigenbaum & Pollock, 1999) can be impeded following mechanical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Problem statement. Determining how much weight a person should use during exercise. Recommendation by NSCA . Manipulation of the visual system seems . The modalities of sensory feedback . Lack of vision and its consequences. Hypothesis...»

How to control a Dish antenna from a remote area

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   25 pages
Document abstract : «The development of this Remote Controlled Dish Antenna application requires the configuration of the micro controller architecture, writing (code) and debugging of the application program. In this application the status of the dish antenna such as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Overview. Block diagram. Transmitter part. Receiver part. Circuit diagram and description. Embedded system introduction. Component description. Micro controller. RF modules. Line driver. Stepper motor. LCD. Power supply. Keil...»

A study of global position system (GPS) receivers

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Research papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   80 pages
Document abstract : «With today's global position system (GPS) receivers, we are able to pinpoint our own position, but what's more useful about GPS receivers is that they can transmit our position information to other receivers. We decided to use both of these features...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Embedded system. History and advantages. Hardware description. Block diagram. Circuit description. GPS receiver. GSM modem. Microcontroller (PHILIPS XA-G39). LCD display. Serial communication (RS 232). Power supply. Flow...»

A study of home security system

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Term papers   |   07/08/2009   |   .doc   |   27 pages
Document abstract : «Home security systems provide security from threats such as intruders or thieves, by sounding a siren to grab the attention of the public. Two sensor pairs are placed in the system. Among them one pair of receiver sensors is connected to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Difference between micro controller and micro processor . Block diagram and kit diagram. Micro controller architecture (AT89C52). Features of micro controller . Pin diagram and description. Port pin alternate functions. AT89C52 block...»

Autism and Apophaticism

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/09/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «A postmodern philosophy of religion, of the relationship between God and men, is based on a unique set of beliefs about God, language, what it means to be as human, and the way the world is given us to inhabit (including ourselves). Perhaps the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Autism as the default stance . The negation of appelation. The symbol of self. The silence. Conclusion. References....»

Bavinck and Vollenhoven on faith

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «In 1918, Herman Bavinck published an articled entitled "Philosophy of Faith" in the Annuarium of the Societas Studiosorum Reformatorum; thirty one years later, Dirk Vollenhoven presented a paper entitled "Faith: Its Nature, Structure, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The fundamental issue. The psychological reduction of faith. Vollenhoven's historical critique . Important structural point in Vollenhoven's essay. Individual, communal and genetic functions of faith. The content/law of faith:...»

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