Presentations in Social Sciences, Literature, Business Strategy and Political Science

Playboy Magazine vs. Maxim Magazine

Document abstract : «A heated competition exists between Playboy and Maxim magazines, two internationally-known magazines aimed at the male pop-culture target audience. Playboy, a well established publication, has risen to the status of sex icon in the fifty years since...»

Synopsis abstract : «At a recent lecture given to the NYU Department of Journalism, current Playboy editor Christopher Napolitano said the magazine serves to accomplish two main goals. With respect to consumer base, males compose 80% of Playboy readers, with females...»

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The Sage: Don Quixote

Document abstract : «Don Quixote, titular character of Cervantes' famous novel is certain that a scribe who is recording all of his actions will make him famous in history. Such a scribe, in the Quixotic sense, does not really exist, but Cervantes fulfills the role. If...»

Synopsis abstract : «Montaigne devotes a little bit of time to discussing his own modest experience with the power of imagination but for the most part his examples are taken from far-off places and times. . Cervantes shows how differences in language can completely...»

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The Killing of Pain: How We See Ourselves?

Document abstract : «Thinking about the self is obviously quite different from thinking about something else because there is a degree of control and understanding that doesn't extend to other objects. Suppose the sun had a conscious, it might more easily perceive that...»

Synopsis abstract : «But this supposedly superior vantage point comes under heavy criticism from eliminative materialism. . Churchland would describe my reasoning as descriptive but unrelated to what is really happening. . But there is a problem here because when he...»

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The Rise And Fall Of The Slave Trade

Document abstract : «One of humanities most shameful and horrific periods, is the time of the transatlantic slave trade. This system of transporting human captives and agricultural goods to Europe and the Americas started on a small scale, and rapidly grew to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Historical record of contact between Europeans and the peoples who would later be referred to as ?Africans? date back as early as the 1100's. . The European travelers started amassing African slaves at the same time they were first landing in the...»

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Freedom or Expression or Control?: A Look at Subcultures

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...»

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Writing Ethically: Essays of John Edgar Wideman and Jane Tompkins

Document abstract : «The essays "Our Time" by John Edgar Wideman and "Indians': Textualism, Morality and the Problem of History" by Jane Tompkins are both written by people who are telling stories about experiences that are not their own. Wideman is writing about his...»

Synopsis abstract : «After consulting both primary and secondary sources on the matter, Tompkins finds consistent problems. . The perspective Wideman has as Robby's brother is different from his perspective as the narrator, which allows Wideman to distinguish his own...»

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Documentary Analysis: Bowling for Columbine

Document abstract : «In the documentaries Bowling for Columbine and Brother's Keeper the filmmakers try to establish certain connections to the audience. Bowling for Columbine focuses on gun control and violence in America. Director Michael Moore uses satire and...»

Synopsis abstract : «The cartoon he includes about the history of America is blatantly a satirical cartoon that bluntly states what happened in a way that may make some people laugh, but in the end, the audience is left realizing the absurdity of their own history. ...»

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Art Defined: The Film Industry

Document abstract : «In 1952 the censorship of the Film Industry lead to significant ramifications. The film medium has experienced several hurdles that are better known of as censorship. Right from the beginning, American officials knew of the influential power of...»

Synopsis abstract : «When Film began to emerge at the turn of the 20th Century there was a large debate over whether or not it was to be considered an art or an industry.. In response to the growing criticism of the industry, the major film studios banned together to...»

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Moral Habits: Aristotle & Immanuel Kant

Document abstract : «People often feel a calling to certain fields because they have an innate sense for it. Sometimes the required characteristics need to be learned, other times they are a result of contemplation in regards to each individual situation. But, what...»

Synopsis abstract : «A call came into the fire station today that seemed like every other call, possibly a false alarm, but they approached it is the real thing like always. . The soul of a plant does not exceed the vegetative state that fulfills basic survival needs. ...»

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The RotaShield Fix

Document abstract : «The field of biomedicine is wrought with ethical questions and dilemmas. As researchers and medical professions work to improve our quality of health, they must constantly evaluate the appropriateness of their efforts, especially when weighted...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The laboratories of Wyeth Ayerst . The RotaShield vaccine and VAERS' discovery of a much larger rate of intussusception. RotaShield: Not as clearly justified. . the application of Kantian ethics for underdeveloped areas...»

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Mixing Anthropology with Medicine: Various Implications of Cultural Influence on Medical Practice

Document abstract : «The implicit belief of medical anthropologists is that culture does have an impact on the structure, realities, and perceptions of medical practice. Medicine is distinctive to specific cultures, and regardless of whether or not such individualized...»

Synopsis abstract : «In Chapter 8, Horacio Fabrega delineates a critical medical anthropological review of biomedical psychiatric practices. Since Fabrega offers a medical anthropological perspective, he incorporates some overarching themes of culture and...»

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Eugenic Expectations: The Reality of Getting What You Want

Document abstract : «The advancement of medical technology has encroached upon every aspect of our healthcare system and delivery, yet probably the most sensitive area it has impacted has been our methods of reproduction. Due to the illicit (or at least discrete)...»

Synopsis abstract : «The theory of Microsort stems from a similar practice used for cattle. The science of Microsort began with a particular motive. One of the first questions asked to any expecting or recently ?delivered? couple is the sex of their baby.. Those who...»

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Stanford Five-City Project Analysis

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...»

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Peruvian Encounters with Unsafe Abortions

Document abstract : «For the women of Peru, obtaining an abortion is an incredibly risky and life-threatening affair. The unsafe techniques and lack of proper care translate into a substantial amount of maternal morbidity and mortality. Considering that the technology...»

Synopsis abstract : «Consequences of unsafe abortion:. Vision for unsafe abortions:. Current outlook in Peru:. Framework for change:. Complications:....»

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Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Uzbekistan

Document abstract : «Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis is an extremely threatening disease for an individual and a country to contract. TB patients in the Central Asia Region are ten times more likely to have MDR-TB than rest of the world (1). Uzbekistan especially...»

Synopsis abstract : «Consequences of MDR-TB:. Vision for MDR-TB:. Present Status of MDR-TB in Uzbekistan:. Proposed Solutions:. Constraints to Change:. MDR-TB is a serious health issue ....»

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Hypertension: One of The Leading Causes of Death in Venezuela

Document abstract : «Hypertension is an extremely prevalent disease whose burden is most influential on the development of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Considering the ease of its prevention, hypertension should be employed as an effective route for...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Hypertension Threat:. Vision for Hypertension:. High Hypertension Pressure: Present Status:. Overcoming Hypertension:. Complications in Change:....»

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Bolivia: Macro Issues in Micronutrient Deficiencies

Document abstract : «Bolivia experiences a level of micronutrient deficiencies strong enough to cause concern for the health and development of its population. Iron and vitamin A deficiencies affect the scope of the population, with a particularly strong toll on rural...»

Synopsis abstract : «Moderate Deficiencies demand more than Moderate attention. Effective Vitamins = Effective Deficiencies. To ?supplify? or to fortify?. Fortified Barriers to a Fortified Population. Micronutrient deficiencies affect and predict the health of the...»

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The Equation of Stone Tools and Human Intelligence Evolution

Document abstract : «Stone tools are often the glorified paradigm for anthropological assumptions about human intelligence evolution. Their concrete and quantifiable linkages to Paleolithic realities are what make stone tools such a pivotal addition to anthropology's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Stone tool use development is one of the clearest indicators for demonstrating our evolutionary divergence from other species. An appropriate framework for understanding tool development inferences . Stone tools automatically imply a transaction...»

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Industrial Air Pollution: Effects and Efforts to Contain

Document abstract : «As a capitalist nation, we are constantly seeking to foster the growth of our economy and overall development. Our industrious nature has led to an industrial presence that makes the burning of fossil fuels our pinnacle source of energy, and a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Much of our industry is characterized by an enormous dependence. One of the EPA's most influential accomplishments. The formation of the EPA helped alert the nation to the reality of air quality. The provisions of the CAA emphasized the need for...»

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Epidemiological Profile: Cervical Cancer in Haiti

Document abstract : «Cervical cancer takes a pervasive yet insidious toll on the lives of women. Haitian women in particular are dramatically affected by death and disability induced by cervical cancer. Yet the characteristics and natural history of cervical cancer...»

Synopsis abstract : «Epidemiological Description. Epidemiological Measurement. Graphical Presentation. Risk factors. Attributable risk percentages for risk factors. Population Attributable Risk and Interpretation:. Multiple sex partners. High-parit...»

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

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...»

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The Social, Political, and Public Health Development of Tuberculosis

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...»

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Political Regimes and Healthcare Reform in Latin America

Document abstract : «Latin American states have and continue to experience a diverse spectrum of political regimes. These shifts in political organization resonate throughout all aspects of a country's social and economic profile, with health status and care being no...»

Synopsis abstract : «One of the strongest agents directing the progress and direction of a health system is the internal nature of a country's government. Health regimes, produced by a particular political system, are also subject to the social variables of a state. The...»

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Conservative Parents and Conservative Condom Usage

Document abstract : «Condoms offer effective protection against the most serious sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and they are also probably the most accessible form of contraception for adolescents and younger adults (Katherine Dexter 2004). In 2000, almost...»

Synopsis abstract : «Communication about sexual issues between parents and children is undoubtedly a sensitive subject. there is overwhelming evidence for the benefit of condoms in reducing STI risk. Sexual education has gone through many generations of methods and...»

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Communicating the Fight for Polio Vaccines

Document abstract : «For our society, polio was an intense and dramatic disease that was eradicated almost as quickly as it came. Now polio remains a fleeting memory of both the tragedy of disease and the "miracle" of science, yet other nations who are not so fortunate...»

Synopsis abstract : «Developing nations are especially struggling to fully eradicate polio. Communication about polio and polio vaccines has had a tumultuous history in Africa. Beyond the attitudes and fears specific to polio-affected populations. The format for this...»

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Issues in Communicating the Avian Influenza Pandemic

Document abstract : «The threat of avian influenza is one that differs significantly from the annual dose of flu we experience, and the occurrence of an influenza pandemic would be devastating if the public relied only on its current typical flu attitudes and practices....»

Synopsis abstract : «Influenza already has such a strong presence within society. The public's lack of full attention to preventive influenza behaviors is a result of the comfort zone they have developed with the flu. This media would be effective if its theoretical...»

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Tuberculosis and HIV Coordination

Document abstract : «Tuberculosis and HIV are responsible for the greatest burden on public health systems around the world. Their individual burdens continue to rise, straining the abilities of public health through their subsequent morbidity and mortality, yet their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The burden of TB and HIV co-infection.. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the TB and HIV.. Countries facing the TB/HIV co-infection burden.. Joint programs for TB and HIV.. Conclusion.. Works cited.....»

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T'ao Ch'ien's Use of Poetic Effects of Distance to Affirm His Daoist Principles

Document abstract : «At first glance, the poetry of the reclusive scholar T'ao Ch'ien seems like a layman's simple affirmation of Daoist life in the country. But even though T'ao Ch'ien feels he has chosen the right principles for himself, his poetry contains a...»

Synopsis abstract : «T'ao Ch'ien sets up this tension almost immediately in the chronology of his poetic world. . Crop failure is not the only trouble T'ao Ch'ien must face. . T'ao Ch'ien has inserted many dissenting elements into his poetry, his own doubts and the...»

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Judgment and Portrayal of Character in the "Love Suicides" and "What the Seasons Brought the Almanac Maker"

Document abstract : «The two narratives of "What the Seasons Brought the Almanac Maker" by Saikaku and the "Love Suicides" by Chikamatsu present variegated looks at the complications of love and society and the need for harmony between the two. Both are prime examples...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ugliness and the implied good character. Theatre and rousing some sparks of human feeling in Moemon. Tokubei's comment on theatre. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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A Differently Constituted Society

Document abstract : «One of the few times Mary Wollstonecraft advocates an actual legal right for women in A Vindication of the Rights of Woman is when she says that a man who seduces a woman must be "legally obliged to maintain the woman and her children And this...»

Synopsis abstract : «She finds society's opinions most responsible for tyrannizing over women. This is not to say that Wollstonecraft only had the barest necessities in mind when thinking of the legal rights of women. Power, according to Wollstonecraft, seeks blind...»

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An essay on how Islamic fundamentalism has promulgated problems for members of the Muslim community in Europe

Document abstract : «The September 11th terrorist attacks and other international acts of terrorism that have been carried out a recent years have had a significant impact not only are the United States, all the international community as well. Unfortunately, for many...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Review of the Current Literature. Ramadan (2006) contends that even though Muslims have been a significant and integral part of the European population for hundreds of years. Zubaida's (2003) analysis of the Muslim community in Europe...»

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Power and Sexuality in "Leda and the Swan" and "Goblin Market"

Document abstract : «Duality and opposition are forces that play beneath the surface of both William Butler Yeats' "Leda and the Swan" and Christina Rossetti's "Goblin Market", two poems that focus on sexuality while incorporating animal figures as holders of power,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The animals: The swan and the goblins. The animals: Separate from the value system. Looking at one of the binary figures in each poem. The fruit of 'Goblin Market' . The ending of each poem and the question posed. Conclusion. Works...»

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Study of Communication and Transpiration in Africa using a specific country as an illustration

Document abstract : «Researchers examining the development of Sub-Saharan Africa have noted that there are numerous infrastructure problems that exist on the continent. Telecommunication, transportation, and basic health and education services have been noted as some of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Nigeria?An Overview. At the present time, the government in Nigeria has evolved to a peaceful democracy. . Comparison of Select Economic Data for Nigeria, Sub Saharan Africa and the World, 2000. Telecommunications in Nigeria. History...»

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The development of art and architecture and how it reflects the social and cultural attitudes underlying social discourse.

Document abstract : «Research on the development of art and architecture demonstrates that works created during different time periods clearly reflect the social and cultural attitudes underlying social discourse. With this in mind, it is not surprising to find that the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Nineteenth Century Middle Class?An Overview. Art During the Nineteenth Century. Interiors of the Nineteenth Century Middle Class. Interiors in Europe. Interiors in the United States. Conclusion....»

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An Investigation Into the State of Microfinance in Benin (2005)

Document abstract : «Research on the economic and social development of countries in Africa demonstrates that there are a host of issues that must be addressed in the context of improving daily economic conditions for individual citizens. While some of these issues have...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Benin?An Overview. Benin's Economy. Benin's Economy at a Glance. Microfinance In Benin. The Need for Microfinance in Benin. Demand for Microfinance (billions CFA). Microfinance Institutions in Benin. General Overview. Overview of...»

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Comparison and Contrast Between Two Different Theoretical Frameworks of Family: Dual Employed Parents and Multicultural Families

Document abstract : «Throughout the course of the twentieth century, the breadwinner/homemaker model of family structure has pervaded both cultural and sociological discourse. Interestingly, however research now demonstrates that this model is not as typical as what...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Dual Employed Parents. Multicultural Families. Comparison/Contrast of the Two Models. Conclusions....»

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Law and Order in Ancient China

Document abstract : «Social development in most countries is predicated upon the history and tradition of the country in its early years of development. In other words, the direct issues of law and order that have become a part of modern social discourse can be traced...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Law and Order in Ancient China?an Overview. All Chinese history had to be forced into the Procrustean bed of the doctrine.. Practice of Judge Dee. Synthesis of the Information. Conclusion....»

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Korean Unification

Document abstract : «The notable economic and social problems that have developed in North Korea have spurred recent talks to reunify North and South Korea. While this move has been judged by many analysts to be a positive move toward establishing political stability in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Unification?An Overview of the Issues. In addition to the culture clash researchers have also noted significant social problems.. South Korea faces problems with getting along with the socialist North Korean gov...»

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Knowledge and certainty: limits and value

Document abstract : «Epistemology is a philosophical discourse that is predicated upon understanding the scope, limits and value of knowledge. While one may argue that the scope and limits are quite straightforward in terms of individual understanding and knowledge, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Epistemological Theories?An Overview. Belief. Truth. Justification. Reliability. Summary/Conclusion....»

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How the Human Body Responds to Physiological Health Threats

Document abstract : «The onset of a cold of the flu often brings with it a host of maladies that are difficult for the individual to manage. Fevers, coughing, sneezing and vomiting are just a few of the things that take place when the body gets sick. While most of these...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Body's Response to Illness.. Sneezing.. Coughing.. Watery Eyes.. Nausea and Vomiting.. Conclusion.....»

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History of Ballet

Document abstract : «Ballet, like many other art forms, has a long and rich history of evolution and development. In fact, researchers examining the history of ballet have noted that the earliest precursors to ballet can be found as far back as the Renaissance in Italy...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The History of Ballet-an Overview.. Ballet was first introduced to the United States in 1916. Foulkes argues that oppression that had been placed on society as a result of the further mechanization in the wake of World War I promoted...»

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Data Mining and Warehousing and its Impact on Banking Organizations

Document abstract : «Over the course of the last several years, the development and proliferation of information technology has impacted most industries. As the result of new technology, organizations are now able to collect and analyze data for the development and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Data Mining, OLAP and Warehousing in the Banking Industry. OLAP?Online Analytical Processing. Data Warehousing. Conclusion....»

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The Cultural and Social Position of Women in China

Document abstract : «The Westerner's view of Chinese culture is one that is filled with images of the submissive woman. Chinese society is predicated on a purely patriarchal system in which the needs of men remain the principle concern and focus of Chinese society....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Women Chinese Culture and History?an Overview. Empress Lu. Empress Wu. Empress Wei. Empress Dowager Tz'u-hsi. Women in Modern China. Conclusion....»

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The application of change theories in organizations

Document abstract : «Scholars examining the process of change have noted that regardless of the environment in which change takes place this process is often difficult to successfully navigate. With this in mind, researchers have begun examining the process of change...»

Synopsis abstract : «Change theories: An overview. Critically examining what has been written about the utilization of transformational leadership as a principle leads to enact change in the organization. Evaluation and application of change theorie...»

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Dilemmas surrounding Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Document abstract : «Over the course of the last three decades, scientists have made many notable advances in medicine and technology. While many of these advances have been viewed as a boon for the development of society, some have brought with them precarious ethical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Embryonic stem cell research: An overview. Adult stem cell research. Embryonic stem cell research. Embryonic stem cell research: The controversy. Embryonic stem cells and human cloning. Embryonic stem cells and the life of the...»

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Affirmative action in the U.S

Document abstract : «In recent years, the issue of affirmative action has become one that has polarized debate in the United States. Affirmative action, which was originally conceptualized under President Johnson's Executive Order 11246 was supposed to provide social...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The History of Executive Order 11246.. The policy of affirmative action as created under Executive Order 11246.. Executive Order 11246 Until Bakke.. Bakke and Equal Protection.. The Aftermath of Bakke.. Reforming Affirmative...»

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Adult learning theory and self-directed learning

Document abstract : «Over the course of the last several decades, researchers have made notable progress in understanding the process of human development and learning. While the principle focus of investigation has, in many cases, been with respect to child development...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Adult Learning Theory.. Self-Directed Learning?An Overview.. Underlying Assumptions and Impact on Instruction.. Effectiveness of the Theory in Practical Application.. Conclusion....»

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Argumentative paper about the Islamic Empire

Document abstract : «The short period of time after the death of Mohammad was a tumultuous one of growth and redefinition. What would follow Mohammad's career of revelations and what it would mean for a society governed by them was the looming question to be quickly and...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Birth of Islam as an Empire.. Khalid ibn-Walid (known as The Holy Sword) is a historical figure of some myth and his history.. Khalid was needlessly cruel and on more than one occasion was chastised for being overly violent.. ....»

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The Circular Nature of the Primavera

Document abstract : «Botticelli's Primavera begs for meaning. It is a complex, large-scale masterpiece with apparent contradictions in mood, movement, theme and context. The direct gaze of its central figure instructs the viewer to look carefully, as does Botticelli's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Mirella Levi d'Arcona's Botticelli's Primavera - A Botanical Interpretation Including Astrology, Alchemy and the Medici.. The context chosen by the interpreter . D'Ancona's begining of the wedding of Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de Medici to Semiramide...»

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All in the Family: The Economics of Interpersonal Relationships in the Gulag

Document abstract : «The synopsis on the back cover of Alexander Solzhenistyn's One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich claims that it is "the harrowing account of one day in the life of a man who has conceded to all things evil with patience, dignity, and enduring...»

Synopsis abstract : «Solzhenitsyn's text continually persuades the reader that the prisoners within the camp have established social networks and hierarchies.. The result of meager food rations and long hours of labor is the development of tightly controlled mutualisms...»

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The Epileptic Loophole: Self-control and the Judiciary in Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov

Document abstract : «Epilepsy and the punitive system-two seemingly unrelated items that Fyodor Dostoevsky juxtaposes in order to make a point about Russia and the futility of the judiciary. In his giant oeuvre The Brothers Karamazov, Dostoevsky exemplifies the tension...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Smerdyakov's condition. His disease of impulsivity . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Transparency, Opacity, and the Artistic Response to the Revolution

Document abstract : «Much of the art produced in Russia during and after the Revolution served as a response to the sudden and widespread changes in society. Andrei Platonov's short story The River Potudan is no exception. Largely allegorical and interpretive, this tale...»

Synopsis abstract : «Transparency in The River Potudan takes the form of emptiness, translucency, and clarity.. But Nikita's trouble extends further than a trouble getting to know Lyuba more intimately.. When he returns to Lyuba, his surroundings are predictably more...»

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Monarch Conservation and Justice in Mexico

Document abstract : «Monarch butterflies are among the most charismatic of endangered fauna. Because of not only their visual beauty but also their enchanting migrations, they have achieved striking popularity especially among Northern conservationists. While these...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Mexican Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.. Conservation vs. Development.. Environmental Justice and Biocentrism.. Centralized Governance.. Monetary Compensation.. Ecotourism.. Rezoning.. Conclusion.....»

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SAARC and the Environment

Document abstract : «The Indian Subcontinent, though mired in poverty and overpopulation, contains one of the world's richest natural resource bases. As political and economic forces push the region to development, the future of the South Asian environment remains...»

Synopsis abstract : «The organization was established through the SAARC Charter.. Development Goals and Sustainability.. SAARC also frames its environmental policies.. Organizational Structure.. Accelerating Agreements.. Setting Formal Targets.. Subregionalism and...»

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US Ratification of UNCRC

Document abstract : «You and all the Americans who voted for you were once children. Keep this simple fact in mind as you read this memo, because as adults, we sometimes forget the uniquely vulnerable role of children in society. This was certainly the spirit of...»

Synopsis abstract : «President Bush.. Conservative Critiques of the CRC.. There are only a few articles that refer to restrictions on parental action.. Rights in (Apparent) Conflict.. The Chimera of Sovereignty and Security.. gathering Information, Measuring...»

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Making the Family in Monsoon Wedding

Document abstract : «Many a novice viewer of Bollywood movies has offered the comment that "they are all the same." Such comments, of course, may be the result of an othering Gaze that, by paying attention to stylized ritual and ceremony, does not perceive subtle but...»

Synopsis abstract : «Total, Social, Phenomenal.. Reversing Rituals.. Divisions of Labor.. Economic Entanglement.. Agency as Gift.. Inclusion via Alienation.. Marking the ?Indian?.. Power of the Director.. Conclusion.....»

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On Our Own: American Identity and the New Crisis of Independence

Document abstract : «In this analysis, I use government documents, presidential statements, and opinion polls to chart how American goals of independence moved in and out of different contexts, and the ways this movement reflected structural as well as domestic...»

Synopsis abstract : «For a nation to be independent, it must abjure dependence from someone or something. . Part I: Independence in the Past.. Self-evident truths.. A new doctrine.. Messages of independence.. Part II: Independence in the Present.. Global...»

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The Urban Organic: Ecocities in Global Perspective

Document abstract : «At every turn, the global city is faced with a set of challenges. How to compete cooperatively, how to expand stably, how to modernize peacefully-these and other contradictions check the unbridled enthusiasm of neoliberal planners, who have...»

Synopsis abstract : «Modernity.. The town counsellor of the French city of Bordeaux outlines her plan that gives priority to social activity.. For people living within that ghost town, urban circumstances sometimes give rise to a problematic strain of ahistorical...»

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The Politics of Privacy

Document abstract : «Eastern European Communist regimes deemed it necessary to cultivate a high degree of state discipline in their societies. Much of the public life and social engagement of the populace operated through mechanisms of surveillance and control. Authors...»

Synopsis abstract : «Fascism had ushered in an era in which hidden feelings of anti-Semitism.. Until 1948 multiple opinions were given legitimate expression. . Rituals were one important method of eliminating the public/private distiction. . As individuals ceded their...»

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Reinforcements for the Free Will Defense

Document abstract : «Here I shall argue against objections raised by J.L. Mackie and Nelson Pike to the Free Will Defense. These philosophers want to know why an omnipotent and wholly good God could not create a world in which everybody acts freely and rightly. I shall...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Logic is a perfectly fine tool until it is applied using nebulous concepts. . Mackie's coup de grace seems to come when he asks why God can't just let people will whatever they wish.. It can be a characteristic of will though because an...»

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Wall Street

Document abstract : «In "Wall Street," the one of the most valuable resources is information. It is also a scarce thing to come by because stockbrokers are reluctant to share what they know, it's difficult and sometimes illegal to acquire information about a firm, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Insider trading is illegal chiefly because it eliminates competition. . Because the stock market is still a part of the greater economy, it can be regulated and kept in check. . Case in point, if someone had a great amount of money and therefore...»

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The Race to Locate BRCA1 (Breast Cancer 1)

Document abstract : «In an interview, Dr. Mary-Claire King said, "To me, the most interesting questions are those that have potentially a very practical outcome."1 One of these questions was, What causes breast cancer? This question perplexed Dr. King since she was...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Finding 1 gene among 20,000 others. DNA markers: Prominent tools in genetic research. Dr. King's twofold methods. The work of Dr. King: A new outlook on patient treatment . Conclusion. References....»

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The Effects of Politics and Culture on Medieval Christian Art

Document abstract : «While Christianity could be argued to have started somewhere between the years 1 and 33 AD, it was not the official religion of the Roman Empire until the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, though by then it had extended throughout the empire and its social...»

Synopsis abstract : «Christian Art.. Early Christian art was already emerging by the second century AD and could be found in cemeteries and catacombs.. The stylistic differences between classical forms and the new Christian style continued into portraiture.. With the...»

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Handmaid of God: The Developing Social Class of the Virgin Mary

Document abstract : «Although the Virgin Mary is depicted in the gospel text and other religious literature as primarily a humble "handmaid of God," imagery in medieval representations of her tend to downplay that aspect of her personality. Instead, social class is what...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mary's humility: Found in contemporary writings. Humility as the number one virtue for Mary. A gradually increasing emphasis on Mary's humanity and circumstances of her domestic life. Jan van Eyck: A Flemish artist born in 1385. Van...»

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Denial or Acceptance? Medieval Attitudes Towards Death

Document abstract : «In recent times, the study of death -both in modern times and throughout history-has begun to interest historians, who have gone about their research in a variety of ways. One work in this area of study is The Hour of Our Death by Philippe Aries,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Aries' organization of the book into five sections. Use of a variety of sources, from wills and clerical documents to tombstones. . Banker's sources for this book . Geary's organization of the book. Jean-Claude Schmitt's Ghosts in the Middle...»

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Wolfe Tone's Argument for Catholic Emancipation in 18th-Century Ireland

Document abstract : «Theobald Wolfe Tone was one of the founding members of the United Irishmen, and was also a well-known supporter of Catholic emancipation. This paper will examine how Tone's Argument on behalf of the Catholics of Ireland, published the first of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Tone's Argument asserts the reason why Ireland is in the inglorious state that it is in. . The problem, Tone says, is that Ireland has no national government. . The power of the pope to interfere with secular affairs has lessoned, Tone says, and...»

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Point of Purchase: Bookshops and Stationers as Agents of Change

Document abstract : «It was not so much the press itself, but the uses to which the press was put that revolutionized the exchange of ideas in early modern Europe and on into the present. In order to change an entire cultural consciousness, it took not only the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Perhaps the most obvious way that the book trade changed European culture was through its creation of new social spaces. . More important than the simple possibilities of ego inflation, however, the new book traders created greater intellectual...»

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Public perception of the pay and benefits given to executives

Document abstract : «Research on executive compensation packages clearly demonstrates that the general public is incensed and outraged by, what they perceive to be, excessive pay and benefits for these professionals. Throughout the course of the twentieth century...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive Summary.. Introduction.. Executive Pay and Benefits?An Overview.. To achieve these goals, Schiehll goes on to provide an overview of the specific performance-based standards and organizations utilize to develop executive compensation...»

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Is multicultural education a paradigm for improving education?

Document abstract : «Over the course of the last 45 years, the process of multicultural education has emerged as one of the most notable paradigms for student development. Although multicultural education is often seen as antithetical to more traditional educational...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Multicultural Education?Pros and Cons.. Benefits of Multicultural Education.. Drawbacks of Multicultural Education.. Synthesis of the Data.. Conclusion.....»

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The development of modern art

Document abstract : «Throughout the course of the twentieth century, society, and more specifically, the art community, underwent a rebirth called modernism. Modernism served as the basis for artists and society as a whole to seeks an expansion away from Victorian...»

Synopsis abstract : «What is perhaps most interesting about the changes that occurred in the context of postmodernism is the debate over the quality of art being produced overall. . When examined in this perspective, it becomes evident those ascribing to the postmodern...»

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How foreign exchange exposure affects international business

Document abstract : «International business carries with it a number of risks for the organization. While many of these risks are difficult to mitigate, foreign exchange exposure, while a pervasive problem for international business, can be effectively dealt with...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Foreign Exchange Exposure?An Overview.. Foreign-Exchange Exposure and Hedging.. Conclusions.....»

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The child sex trade in Asia

Document abstract : «References to Asia often bring to mind the stunning beauty of the Orient. Rich cultural tradition coupled with unique design and architecture make Asia appear to be an almost mythical culture to Western citizens. While it is indeed true that Asia is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. As family struggle to survive, many women and girls have found work in the brothels of large Asian cities such as Bangkok. . World Health Organization (WHO) (2001) undertook an extensive investigation of the problem. . . The United...»

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Does race play a mitigating role in the application of the death penalty?

Document abstract : «Over the course of the twentieth century there have been a number of issues that have promulgated debate. Prayer in public schools, gun control and abortion are among the most notable issues to garner attention. While each of these issues has...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Death Penalty and minorities. Notable disparities between the African Americans and Whites sentenced to death.. Conclusion.....»

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Ecological Nature of the Problem of acid rain

Document abstract : «Over the course of the last several decades, notable environmental problems have come to the attention of policymakers. Chief among these issues has been the problem of acid rain. Although many governments have argued that they are not responsible...»

Synopsis abstract : «Reviewing the basics of acid rain.. Considering the specific impact that acid rain has had on the global environment.. Possible Solutions.. Reviewing policies that have been enacted on both the national and international level.. ....»

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Australian Assimilation And The Impact on Aboriginal Health: A Critical Analysis

Document abstract : «Australia is one of the world's most culturally diverse societies and it is commonly assumed that the country offers free and fair opportunities to all its inhabitants. However, on close observation it is clearly evident that the country's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Australia and its Indigenous Society.. The Intent of the Australian Assimilation.. Aboriginal Health-Past and Present.. Education.. Unemployment.. Lack of Education.. Housing and Infrastructure.. Culturally Safe Nursing.. Concl...»

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The Tet Offensive of 1968

Document abstract : «In the early hours of January 31 1968, nineteen specially trained Vietcong soldiers leapt from a taxi cab and a truck to attack the American Embassy in Saigon. At the same time all across South Vietnam, urban centers, providence capitals, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «The North Vietnamese Strategies and Objectives. The strategy behind Tet and the goals of the North.. The North Vietnamese leaders and the Allied leaders.. How the North Vietnamese Army prepared for the offensive.. The Tet Offensive 1968.. Why US...»

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Globalization: A General Essay

Document abstract : «The process of globalization is one that has been widely examined by scholars and experts. Although most seem to agree that the process of globalization is indeed having a powerful impact on the development of the international community, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Globalization?A Cultural Phenomenon. The end result of this process is culture change.. The specific definition of globalization given by Granell provides a more integral understanding of globalization as a cultural phenomenon.. Globalization?An...»

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A Critique on Investigation of the coping antecedents to positive outcomes and distress in multiple sclerosis

Document abstract : «Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and progressive illness of the central nervous system that damages the brain and the spinal cord. It may take different forms but all disrupt nerve function causing symptoms ranging from mild numbness and walking...»

Synopsis abstract : «Patients with MS face several physical and psychosocial problems.. The title, ?Investigation of the coping antecedents to positive outcomes and distress in multiple sclerosis?, is an insufficient one given the focus and aims of the project.. The...»

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The Sociological Aspects of the Globalization of Soccer in the United States

Document abstract : «Through an extensive review of related literature, the present study intended to investigate the sociological aspects of the globalization of soccer in the United States. The key findings are as follows: 1) poorer countries suffer from "leg drain"...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Review of Related Literature.. Context to the Study.. Scope and Delimitations.. Review of Related Literature.. Of US Sports and Globalization.. Globalization and the Soccer Divide . Conclusions....»

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Itunes Differentiators : Pricing and Product Quality at Work

Document abstract : «The iTunes Music Store is an epitome of the success of effective pricing strategy. It has been launched by Apple in 2003 and since then has been a phenomenon in terms of the sales of digital music. Originally, the store has been opened for Macs...»

Synopsis abstract : «iTunes has utilized several strategies for marketing its music merchandise. . How does the supply and demand relationship work in Apples' iTune model?. What is Apple's pricing strategy with iTunes? How can it fine-tune its base price of 99 cents per...»

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Human Trafficking

Document abstract : «Approximately 800,000 men, women, and children are smuggled across international borders daily. These numbers do not even include labor and sexual exploitation, and internally displaced persons within each state. Those smuggled have different...»

Synopsis abstract : «Definition of human trafficking.. The multi-dimensional threats posed by human trafficking to states and individuals.. The Department of Peacekeeping Operations.. Reform Strategies.. Obstacles and hurdles.....»

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The Twining of Art and Photojournalism

Document abstract : «By the decisive spring of 1945, Allied Forces had entered Germany and were pushing towards the Rhine River. A series of bombing campaigns destroyed a number of major cities, crippling German industry and leading to the defeat of the Third Reich....»

Synopsis abstract : «At the time she snapped Hohenzollern Bridge, Margaret Bourke-White was already one of the top photographers of her day. . Hohenzollern Bridge does indeed serve as a telling document of the wreckage. . Today both Royal Air Force and American bombers...»

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Neural Representation of Semantic Knowledge

Document abstract : «The human ability to look at and label objects, though taken for granted even in very young children, has long puzzled and fascinated scientists investigating the organization of knowledge systems in the brain. A central question in this...»

Synopsis abstract : «In order to demonstrate the insight of their hypothesis we must first assess the preceding theories and why these are unsatisfactory. . As such, greater cortical mass and connectivity would be required to correctly perform these tasks. . PET...»

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Birds of A Feather Suffer Together: Social consequences of suffering in the texts of Pushkin and Avvakum

Document abstract : «Though some are quick to call Russians a patient, long-suffering folk, the idea of accepting the yoke of life's misfortunes and trudging onward is not characteristic of all Russian literature and history. Characters in Alexander Pushkin's The...»

Synopsis abstract : «To understand how suffering functions within these works, we can start by understanding the characters' conceptions of why they are suffering. . This admission suggests that the torment present in their interactions is not unilateral.. If Avvakum's...»

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Hospitable Hosts, Educated Elites: Relativism vs. Absolutism in the writings of Alberuni and Ibn Battuta

Document abstract : «In exploring nations and cultures outside of their own, Alberuni and Ibn Battuta encountered ideologies, customs, and practices that stood in opposition to the beliefs and ways of life they personally upheld. Faced with foreign behavior and thought,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Relativism and the sciences of numbers and measurement. Relativism when discussing the 'educated' Hindu. Ibn Battuta's relativism: The level of personal security. No special claim to objectivity. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Bloodlines and Backgrounds: Heredity vs. Environment in Herodotus' Histories and Xuanzang's Si-Yu-Ki

Document abstract : «Perhaps the current debate surrounding the importance of genetics and upbringing on behavior is not as "current" as many are apt to believe. Though our society has developed specific jargon to discuss more scientifically the abstract concepts of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Much of the author's personal biases are present in their historical narratives.. One important historical narrative in Si-Yu-Ki (which involves reincarnative carryover) describes a master.. Conversely, many of Herodotus' stories are subtle...»

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The "Marx Brothers":Wallerstein, Chakrabarty, and Appadurai in Conversation

Document abstract : «The anthropological study of capitalism is rendered difficult by the inaccessibility of capitalist subjects as informants, the political legacy of Marxist and socialist movements, and the continuing disagreement over the origins and productions of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Identifying units of analysis. Internalizing-via-contradiction. Marxist critics like Chakrabarty and Wallerstein . Historians and the labor of abstracting. Rethinking labor and production. Universal aspirations. Conclusion: The end of...»

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The Black And White Revolution

Document abstract : «"My heart is with our village people, and as I think of their future I believe I see a magnificent vista lying ahead." Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Mission For My Country (1960) In the twenty years leading up to Islamic Revolution, the landscape of Iran...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Meanings and methods of land reform in iran. Histories and theories of the land reform. Biography of a propagandist. Authenticating reform. The red specter. The black shadow. Landowners great and small. Oil and international...»

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Global Trade, Monetary Tradeoffs

Document abstract : «It is certain that the last half-century of economic history has seen a dramatic increase in global market integration. States in this integrated setting must make difficult financial decisions with a great deal of insecurity. In managing their...»

Synopsis abstract : «The 'Unholy Trinity'. Theory through history. The allure of autonomy. Capital flight takes off. Cooperation and control. Works cited....»

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Organic and fair trade coffee in Chiapas

Document abstract : «Though I have never been a coffee-drinker, the ideological and symbolic weight of coffee has not escaped me. With caffeine for the office worker and flavor for the distinguished upper-class palate, coffee's appeal stretches across many socioeconomic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The power and marketing of quality . The danger and promise of growth. Ruiz's interview. The production and politics of knowledge. Labor and social capital. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Church and Empire: Separate Roles for Separate Institutions

Document abstract : «Dante's Divine Comedy is a political work as much as it is a religious one. Amongst the imprecations against Florence, the Papacy, and the French monarchy, there is a dominant political philosophy that shapes how Dante characterizes the political...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. This power over all . Examples of how the power of the papacy is destroying buon comune in Florence. The way recent popes had misused their papal power . Dante's objection to France's actions. The Florence throughout the Commedia...»

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Manifest: To Become

Document abstract : «On the occasion of International Women's Day, I find myself wanting to write about feminism. I don't know what wave I am-4th, or maybe some unknowable iteration in the process of being born and matured. But I do know that I think a lot about what it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The fight to get equal pay for equal work. The purpose of the feminist movement . Conclusion....»

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Harold Pinter and the absent 'Center'

Document abstract : «At the very beginning there is the structure. The structure is a skeleton, the premise, the base on which the flesh is arranged, systematically, so that a body maybe created. It may not always make itself palpable but if there is a structure then...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The 'Absolute' and the Central Absence.. Pinter: Unapologetic about the apparent lack of a concrete closure in his plays. The Pinter'esque Masks.. The Known and the Un-Known: Pinter's Character Division. Onstage and off: A Pinter...»

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The connections between the education system and social inequality in contemporary Ireland.

Document abstract : «The issue we are presented with here is a complex one at the best of times. It brings us back to the dilemma of "which came first - the chicken or the egg?" because while it is widely accepted that the Irish education system may lead to social...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Vocational schools found in working class areas . Financial concerns. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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It is nationalism which engenders nations, and not the other way around

Document abstract : «This essay will argue the case in favour of the statement that "it is nationalism which engenders nations, and not the other way around." Ironically, the difficulties in doing so are also encountered by those who disagree with the statement. In...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The interchangeably terms often used . How can we justify the existence of a nation?. The meaning of 'nationalism'. Language as a basis for nationhood. Bibliography....»

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Nietzsche and the Mother: A Contrast to Kantian Enlightenment

Document abstract : «To what extent does Nietzsche impose his ideals on the reader or create an open and flexible world-view? Upon closing his arguments in On the Genealogy of Morals Nietzsche imagines a reader asking him "'What are you really doing, erecting an ideal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Nietzsche's critique of the history of religious guilt. Examining the religion of the nobles. The rhetorical brilliance of the passage and the creation of a remarkable synthesis of ideas. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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The Mothers of Martyrdom: Women in Early 20th Century Irish Drama

Document abstract : «In the early quarter of the 20th century men of Ireland struggled for freedom; forming leagues and brotherhoods and secret organizations of resistance, unionizing labor and creating a more cohesive political resistance, arming themselves and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What the old woman represents . The Easter Rising . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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I Will Survive: How a Disco Hit Defined the Year 1979

Document abstract : «The oil crisis continued, unemployment remained high, Jimmy Carter's presidency suffered blow after demoralizing blow, disco was the popular music, movies were breaking new ground and television continued remained the number one form of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The attitude reflecting the feelings. The political battles . The songs 'YMCA' by the Village People and 'We Are Family' by Sister Sledge . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Heteroglossia and Shelly's Frankenstein

Document abstract : «According to M. M. Bahktin, heteroglossia is the use of different novelistic modes of expression (authorial speech, narrators, inserted genres, speech of characters, dialogue, etc.) to express and represent the diversity of social speech types and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The letters from minor characters of the novel. The monster's tale . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Is social mobility on the increase? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Document abstract : «Social mobility is the degree to which, in a given society, an individual's social status can change throughout the course of his or her life, or the degree to which that individual's offspring and subsequent generations move up and down the class...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The factors that keep the upper strata more likely to continue their education. Determining social mobility . Mobility: Rising due to structural changes within society. Breen and Luijkx finding of an incorrect assertion. The comparable...»

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