Study of tourism phenomenon in Paris, France

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   02/10/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «What makes Paris the number one tourist destination in the world lies in the myriad cultural and historical landmarks that have not only shaped modern society, but continue to challenge and inspire those who will only be considered visitors. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Objectives and mission statement . Customer targets . Competitor targets . Product/service features . Core strategy . Marketing mix: Communications and promotion . Price ....»

Indigenous People in Peru

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   07/27/2006   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Gregorio and Asunta, a Peruvian Indian couple, tell their life stories in "Andean lives", a pair of autobiographical narratives edited by two young anthropologists. The story takes place in the highlands of Peru, where millions of indigenous...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Between tradition and modernity: The highlands social structure. The runas. The relationships with others social classes. Domination, exploitation and discrimination: The violence of everyday life in the highlands. The culture of...»

Thailand

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Every country in the world has its own distinct culture, its own way of life, whether it's the government, the economy, the religion(s), the history, or what you have; every nation has qualities that separate it from all the others. Since there are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. History.. The first inhabitants of Thailand.. Formation of kingdoms.. The Malay city-states.. The end of Funan kingdom.. The death of Sukhothai's first ruler.. Ties with foreign coutries by the kingdoms.. Thailand and World War...»

Community food security in North Minneapolis: Barriers and solutions

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Despite an overwhelming amount of facts, studies, and annual reports proving the contrary, many people today continue to deny the existence of hunger in the United States. Middle-aged Americans will recall hearing their parents demanding them to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Continued to denial of the existence of hunger in the United States. . Keeping the hunger in this country invisible. . Community Food Security.. North Minneapolis.. Composition.. Minneapolis' most racially diverse...»

Ankara: The capital of Turkey

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   12/08/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Some cities seem to go on forever, able to reappear in very different guises and characteristics from one era to another. Ankara is one such changeling. With its roots more than 4,000 years ago in the Bronze Age, it was a trading city to the Greeks,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Location and history.. Location.. Archaeological remains from Stone Age hunters.. The Achaemenid Persians.. Diocletian's persecution of Christians.. The drought in the middle of the fifth century . The Sassanian's...»

The city of Alexandria - Egypt

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   12/04/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «An age-old eastern Mediterranean metropolis of nearly two and a half millennia, Alexandria is Egypt's second-largest city; an important, burgeoning industrial center; and the country's principal port. It also has survived as a romantic myth, as "the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Population estimates.. Location and history.. The construction of the city.. Location.. Ptolemaic Alexandria.. The Lighthouse of Pharos.. The Jewish community.. The Arab Muslim conquerors of Egypt.. Recent research.. A new city...»

The city of Acre, Israel

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   11/28/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Since ancient times, the gateway to Palestine has been considered the magnificent harbor at Acre. Now a small Israeli city with a mixed population of Palestinians and Jews, Acre has for more than 4,000 years served the hinterland of southern...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Estimation of the population as of 2005.. Geography and history.. Location of Acre.. The oldest continuously populated cities in the world.. The archaeological record.. Akko incorporated into the empire of Alexander the Great - 332...»

Discovering Barbarian Europe

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   11/28/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Almost everyone has seen a picture of Stonehenge, the famous circle of large upright stones in southern England. Yet very few people know that it was built in several stages over a period of more than a thousand years, starting nearly five thousand...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Stonehenge - the famous circle of large upright stones in southern England.. Arrival of the Romans in Britain.. Humans and environments.. Life after the ice age.. Early holocene warming.. The holocene optimum.. Population and...»

Historical geography of the Salton Sea

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   10/03/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Running a length of 35 miles, spanning a width of 15 miles and covering an area of 381 square miles, Salton Sea makes for the largest inland saline lake in the state of California. With a surface elevation of 227 feet below sea level, it is located...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The birth of Salton Sea.. Lake Cahuilla: The predecessor of Salton.. Golden days of Salton Sea.. Downfall of the Salton Sea.. Resuscitating a dying sea.....»

Overview of Thailand

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Thailand is arguably one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It is a nation rich in history and culture, populated with a warm, hospitable people who endeavor to make any tourist or visitor feel at home. Before we discuss the people, let's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Natural regions of the country.. The history of Thailand.. Customs and cultural differences.. Social structure in Thailand.. Celebrations of festivals and holidays.. One beautiful holiday celebrated by the Thai - Loi Krathong. . Thai food.....»

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