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...»

Archetypal criticism - Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Hamlet loosely fits the role of the Tragic Hero, Claudius is a Trickster Villain, and Polonius is a combination of the Wise Man, the Scapegoat, and the Fool. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Archetypal criticism as one avenue in a vast array of critical approaches towards literature.. The character of Hamlet.. The Lord of the Rings - Frodo.. A tragic hero - a common character in tragedies which originated from Greek...»

Discuss several aspects of the socio-economic cleavage in Israel

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Nonetheless, the Alyot can t be the scapegoat of all the socio-economic problems Nonetheless, the waves of immigration can t explain alone all the socio ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Alyot are at the origin of the main socio-economic cleavages.. The challenge of the Law of Return.. An active public policy in order to reduce the cleavages tied to the immigration.. The Alyot as the scapegoat for all the...»

Deconstructing the Traditional View of Judas the Betrayer: An Exploration of the Gospel of Judas

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/05/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « The Gospel of Judas paints a portrait of Judas as possibly the greatest scapegoat in both religious and secular history. According ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Choosing which foundational Christian ideas should be part of the New Testament. Leonardo Da Vinci's portrayal of Judas . Conclusion....»

Energy policy

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « The worldwide stake: the demographic pressure on energy prospects The Marcel Boiteux s scapegoat is the demographic pressure that is undermining any ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Implementing birth control within developing countries.. The energy issue: The developing countries' burden.. The worldwide stake: The demographic pressure on energy prospects.. Mathematically sound: The energy consumption per...»

Essays on Works by American Expaitriate Writers

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/04/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « character. In essence he is not a bad man, he has been a scapegoat throughout his life, but it is difficult to feel compassion for him. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The characters of The Sun Also Rises. Jake Barnes: a direct inspiration of Hemingway himself. Cohn: An almost detestable character. Jake's desperate love for Brett. The important role that sex plays. Characters that may be viewed as...»

"In sum, at night, young people seek excitement in cities, not safety": discuss the relationship between young people's leisure activities, crime and the fear of crime.

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Presentation   |   02/27/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « Is the link between young people s criminality, their leisure and the fear of crime really justified or is the youth just an easy scapegoat? ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Young people's experiences of crimes: The facts. Young people as offenders. Witnessing crime and the victimisation of youth. Reasons for offending: Prosecuting the leisure habit. The reaction of the society and the state to 'the...»

Boot Camps - Not the best alternative

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   12/19/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « decades. The general public made the juvenile justice system its scapegoat and critiqued it for being too lenient on the youth. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction and background.. The widely-touted aim for the boot camps.. Logistical factors about the boot camps.. The typical day.. The public's image of boot camps.. Examining the effectiveness of boot camps.. MacKenzie's article entitled 'The...»

Critically assess available explanations of the rise of the National Front, and assess and explain its impact on French politics

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « instance). On a European scale, the National Front has managed to use the European Union as a scapegoat for domestic problems. The ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Assessing the available explanations of the rise of the National Front.. The purely political factors.. Social and economic factors.. The cultural context in which this rise is taking place.. Looking at the local, national, and...»

Shakespeare in vegetable underpants: Peter Stein and Peter Zadek's opposing approaches to Shakespeare

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   10/07/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « At the same time, since he was constructed by the people, he could also be destructed by the people, and, like Hitler, serve as the moral scapegoat for the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The moral and bodily demolition which World War II left behind.. Multi-media images of cult icons once regarded as heroes and the reinforcement of the idea of a culturally-made and marketed ?hero.?. Zadek's commitment to taking...»

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