The Birth and Social Role of the Psychological Sciences: A Comparative Historical Perspective

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   04/20/2007   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « Throughout this paper we shall see that individuals who would today be called "mentally ill" have often served the role of scapegoat in Western society ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. When 'Disease' became equal to sin. Major philosophical and literary tendencies prior to the rise of the Church. The leper, the Church and the society. The phenomenon of leprosy. The attitude of social exclusion. The social scapegoat...»

Competitive research on market size of cigarette brands

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   05/30/2009   |   .doc   |   33 pages
Document abstract : « In CY12/00 also the cigarette industry was again made a scapegoat and a proposal for additional levy of 1% on cigarette manufacturers was made to pay for the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The tobacco industry in India. Industry background. Recent happenings and its impact on the industry . Annual per capita adult cigarette consumption . Woes of the tobacco industry . The present scenario. Company profile. ITC's...»

Does culture need to be protected from the effects of globalization? An essay with the French example

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   05/12/2009   |   .doc   |   25 pages
Document abstract : « From the company who goes abroad because of cheaper costs to the junky food that we like to eat, Globalization seems to be the perfect scapegoat for every ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Methodology. Setting up a literature review. The research methodology. Why a questionnaire?. Limits of this solution. Litterature review. Definitions. International business and globalization. Trading as a beginning. Cultural...»

The democratic deficit of the EU and the European political integration from a French perspective

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   05/07/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : « of such expressions as Brussels imposes us to do such policy so we don t have the choice which are hypocritical and make EU endorse the role of the scapegoat. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. EU at a turning point: New challenges and reflections about its future. The decline of neo-functionalism: A 'global turbulence'. The importance of current EU-linked issues implying stronger democratic requirements. Flexibility: A...»

Unholy Acts: The exile of Pope Shenouda in the context of Egyptian Religious Politics

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   11/04/2008   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : « When Sadat later came to believe in the necessity to appease political Islamists, Shenouda s actions made him an easy political scapegoat. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Egyptian Muslims gathering in front of Abdin Palace in Cairo.. The assassination of Sadat by a Muslim extremist.. The most dramatic example of this technique of distraction.. A popular political joke during Sadat's reign.. Pope...»

Is there room, and how much, for immigrants in the European social model?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   08/31/2006   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : « These parties are usually led by prominent populist figures which accumulated political capital focusing on immigrants as a scapegoat to blame for all problems ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Immigration: A window of opportunity for greying Europe. The economic impact of a rapidly ageing population. The contrasted picture of immigration in Europe. The coming of age of a European immigration policy and the economic...»

The Pre-Raphaelite Sisterhood

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : « instruct and protect. Her red cloak is vaguely reminiscent of the red ribbon tied around the horns of WH Hunt s Scapegoat. One might ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Sophie Anderson and Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale: Of children and virgins.. Waterfalls.. The composition of the painting.. A painting of a miniature woman.. The Wise and Foolish Virgins by Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale.. Strongly...»

The American reality: Life in the working class

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/19/2009   |   .doc   |   19 pages
Document abstract : « Working-class white Americans sometimes use blacks as a safe scapegoat, an acceptable target onto whom they can displace their hostility, vent their rage and ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Marx's description of the working-class . Intra-family relationships between parents. A study of poor single mothers by Edin and Kefalas . Relationships with children. Networks of care. Role of extended family. The role of...»

Saving souls or saving the world: The Jesuits and politics in the 20th century

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : « John Paul II and Pedro Arrupe were marked by coldness and hostility , adding that the Pope seemed to have considered the Society as the scapegoat of the crisis ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: The Church, the Jesuits and politics.. Tensions with the Republic.. Attempts to re-conquer the society to Christianity.. Dictatorship and fascism: the authoritarian temptation.. On The battlefield with their brothers 1944-1981.. The...»

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