Social control theory in criminology

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Crime is something that has plagued society since societies have been formed. It is now an ever-present facet of life in modern society. It is not a taboo subject either as crimes and criminals are presented to us on a daily basis through the media,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Crime in formation of society. Review of article, Urban Black Violence: The Effect of Male Joblessness and Family Disruption. Crime among blacks in systematic theoretical framework. The definition of 'social control...»

Computers as cultural objects

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The computer is without a doubt a central to the creation of culture in the twentieth-century (and beyond). Why is it that the computer has become so central to our culture when it is just a tool, or specifically a means for processing and spreading...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Computer as the creation of culture. The significant computers as cultural objects. Struggles over the meaning of computers in a cultural context. Functionalist theory on computer as a cultural object. ...»

Mill and free speech

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In 2005, there was a major controversy concerning a Danish newspaper's publication of several cartons that depicted the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Many (both Muslims and non-Muslims) believed the cartoons were racist. Furthermore, many Muslims...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Controversy concerning cartons depicting the prophet Muhammad. The debate around 'Free Speech'. John Stuart Mill's principles of 'Free Speech'. The argument around the cartoons. Muslim vs non-muslim views on 'Free...»

Fascism in Hungary and Romania

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Fascism was a modern political ideology that sought to recreate the social, economic and cultural life of a nation by rooting it on a heightened sense of national belonging or ethnic identity. It is a political ideology that rejects liberal notions...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Fascism as a modern political ideology. The role of Fascist political parties. Fascism in Romania and Hungary. The key to the understanding of fascism in Hungary and Romania. The role of failed liberal democracies in bringing...»

Shortcomings of democracy

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Most people in North America revel in the fact that they live in countries that are ruled by the best type of political system available: democracy. People who advocate for the use of democracy will argue that all of the other systems are flawed and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Democracy in North America. The main shortcomings of democracy . It provides no role for the citizens at a local level. Democracy divides between those in government and the rest of society. The scale or ratio of citizens in...»

Representations of social class in popular literature

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Many of the texts studied in literature portray Canada as a country that is divided by social class. Three of these novels in particular are Who Do You Think You Are?, The Wars and In the Skin of a Lion. The first of these novels is a set of small...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Study of Canada, as divided into various social class. The theme of social class represented in 3 different novels. Review: Who Do You Think You Are? a novel by Alice Munro. Review: The Wars by Timothy Findley. Review: In the Skin of a...»

Freedom, Liberty and Democracy

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Democracy is considered by many to be the best type of political system possible, and among this group many believe the system of democracy in the United States is also the best of the best. This notion is one worth examining, and one that in some...»

Synopsis abstract : «Democracy as the best political system. Democracy in the United States. Democracy in the US post 9/11. The idea of freedom. The Personal Responsibility Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. The major flaws of democ...»

Using social theory to examine social unrest in post-election Iran

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Religion has played a vital role in the development of civilization across all corners of the globe, and today is no exception. The reality is that much of the most notable events throughout the world's history have been influenced in a significant...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Role of religion in the development of civilization. Review of an article: 'Culture War Erupts in Iran'. Social unrest in the evaluation of new state. Role of women in civilisation. Role of typical form of symbolic interaction comes...»

Frankenstein and the problem of visual representation in film

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelly is a classic novel that was written nearly two centuries ago. The title of the book is a reference to the scientist in the novel, Victor Frankenstein, who creates this creature that has the likeness of a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Review of Frankenstein a novel by Mary Wollstonecraft. Making of a film based on the book. The importance of the visual in films. The importance of film and literary versions of the story. Conclusion. Bi...»

Flaws in utilitarian theories of punishment

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In law and ethics, there is a well known theory that the punishment should fit the crime. In other words, the severity of the punishment should be reasonable and proportional to the severity of the crime. This is the theory of punishment that much...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The theory of 'punishment'. 'Punishment' as a part of law and ethics. Punishment is an interesting concept. The utilitarian theory of punishment vs retributive theories. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Legal moralism and polygamy

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Polygamy - the practice of being married to more than one person - is illegal in Canada, though it is rarely prosecuted. This law seems to be based on out society's unreflective common morals, rather than on rational arguments about the harm it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The practice of Polygamy. Polygamy in legal terms. The role of morals in the law. Devlin's argument of Polygamy. Conclusion. Reference list....»

The use of political force

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The state has a monopoly on the legitimate use of force, but citizens sometimes also resort to force for political ends. This essay will discuss the circumstances under which this type of force is politically justified, and whether violence has...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definition of a state. Violence vs politics. Violence as a political tool. How citizens also justify political force. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Experience reflection mill valley Islamic center

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Understanding the Muslim faith today for outsiders is more important now than any point in recent history. An increasing number of the world's headlines today come from countries with predominately Muslim influence. In an age of such political...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Similarities between the three western religions. Idea of keeping women in a separate room . Conclusion....»

Masculinity and clerks

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In Clerks 2, Director Kevin Smith resumed the lives of two convenience store workers from his 1994 film Clerks. Smith's movies traditionally appear vulgar and devoid of cinematic integrity upon first glimpse. On closer inspection the viewer can...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Fall of the convenience store. Characters of importance. Jail cell as the scene of the movie's resolution. Conclusion....»

Structuring the communication process between the nurse and patient/client

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Communication is possibly one of the most important tasks nurses perform in the execution of their duties. We may as a matter of habit take for granted the way we greet and end encounters with those around us, not considering what these actions...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Body language and non-verbal communication . Knowledge of the patient. Open verbal interaction and its importance. The use of listening skills. The verbal message . Conclusion. Reference list....»

A thorn beneath the shining armor: Churchill, Bishop Bell, and area bombing

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «No one cares to challenge the idea that Hitler needed to be stopped. I cannot think of a cow more sacred in the common mind-as I have known the common mind-than the righteousness of World War II. The enemy of the Allies was so ghastly, that even...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The gradual descent of bomber command. International law and violation by parties. The rationale for area bombing. Geoffrey Best's and his views on deceitfulness of the rationale. The preacher against the Crusade. Conclusion. Works...»

Reaching for a Larger History: A comparative book review

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Hugh Kearney's The British Isles: A History of Four Nations and Gary Nash's The Unknown American Revolution both attempt to introduce an often missed dimension into their respective subjects. Although each book has a unique style and approach...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The unknown American revolution. The Brittanic viewpoint . The striking people-groups . Final considerations. Conclusion. References....»

Mere Christianity: Discussion

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Mere Christianity was compiled, and expanded, from a series of radio lectures by C.S. Lewis. They have a conversational style, but they present some very deep and difficult ideas. In his introduction to the volume, Lewis describes how he took these...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The moral law. The nature of God. Christian morality. Conclusion. References....»

Abraham Kuyper and John Calvin: Calvinism and Neo-Calvinism compared

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «On November 9, 1891, the Dutch pastor and statesman Abraham Kuyper spoke to the first Christian Social Congress in the Netherlands on a profound and continually relevant subject-poverty. The address was peculiarly relevant to that time, even...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . The close relationship between Christianity and social improvement. The three ways in which Christ spoke about the social problems. Failure of the church to accomplish its mission. Context and comparisons. Cultural activities and...»

Lord over logic

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The seeming necessity of logical principles, such as the fundamental "law of non-contradiction", has led many thinkers to consider these principles primordial, basic, and uncreated. I can sympathize with the attitude that gives rise to this belief....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The abstraction forces . The weak form of reductionism . The basic presupposition . The common theistic view of God . Clauser's biggest problem . Conclusion. Sources....»

Dejection and the eighth deadly sin: A Christian-critical engagement with Coleridge's "Dejection: An Ode"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «For the ordinary reader encountering Coleridge's "Dejection: An Ode," the poet's dejection may seem irrelevant. The most explicit reason proffered for his dejection is that visitations of affliction have suspended "what nature gave me at my birth,/...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The context and history of 'Dejection: An Ode'. Coleridge's emotional history . The intellectual conversion . Analzying the text. Dejection and Acedia. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Framing Jane Eyre: The mystery of St. John's letter

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In the final pages of Jane Eyre, one encounters a mystery more impenetrable than the madness of Jane Poole. As many have noted, Charlotte Bronte has given us a novel of character, rejecting plot as the driving force in her story. One reads Jane Eyre...»

Synopsis abstract : «The mystery: Introduction. One solution. A parade of Eschatons. The ascetic eschatology of the race . A faint constellation. The importance of the letter. Conclusion. References....»

Faery lands forlorn: A window onto one region of the imagination of John Keats

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Dooyeerdians tend to admit that indefinability characterizes an irreducible mode of being. At first, of course, this admission appears ludicrous. The modalities exist as a language for describing how the logical part of one encounters non-logical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The reality of mystic insight. A reading of 'Ode To a Nightingale'. The wound of love and its description. Keats and his mystic vision. Reading Keats as a mystical poet. Conclusion. Works cited. Appendix: Aspects of non-reductionistic...»

Confessions of self-displacement in Great Expectations

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «One sometimes suspects, while reading Great Expectations, that Dickens could have been good friends with Bishop Tutu. One of the particular satisfactions of the novel is the often tender justice meeted out for character's sins. Very few characters...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first unambiguous villain in the novel. The confession of Mrs. Joe . The confession of Miss Havisham . Conclusion. Works cited....»

The face of nature in Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «A cruel realization overtakes the sensitive convert to Naturalism. Seldom has there been a more sensitive convert than Thomas Hardy, who, although he flirted with Anglicanism because of his family and with the Baptists because of a friend, ended his...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: The avatar. Druids and holy-days. The face of the face of nature. The sacrifice of nature to religion and society. Conclusion....»

The coherent concept of psychical distance and the danger of neutrality

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In 1912, Edward Bullough published "'Psychical Distance' As a Factor in Art and as an Aesthetic Principle," a seminal article that permanently introduced "Psychical Distance" as a fundamental term for 20th Century aesthetic theory. A certain...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Criticisms of Bullough resolved with modal analysis. The positive aspect of psychical distance. Objection to Bullough . The philosophies of Dirk Vollenhoven and Herman . An example of the real problem. Cheetham's proposal...»

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:...»

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....»

A study of LCD displays

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Theses   |   07/08/2009   |   .doc   |   36 pages
Document abstract : «The important considerations in the present field of electronics and electronic technologies are automation, power consumption and cost effectiveness. Automation is intended to reduce the manpower with the help of intelligent systems. In this...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Hardware components. Micro controller 89C51. Introduction. The major features. AT89C51 microcontroller architecture. Technical overview of flash memory. Oscillator characteristics. Photo diode. Dark current . Noise-equivalent power...»

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...»

A study of tele-operated intelligent mobile robots

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Theses   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   30 pages
Document abstract : «Real time embedded systems are time-critical systems that are hard to implement as compared to traditional software, due to large numbers of conflicting requirements. This project describes an application of advance modeling techniques to improve...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Hardware description. AT89S52 micro-controller . Features . Architechture of ATMEL 89S52 micro-controller . Connection diagrams. Advantages and disadvantages of L293D. Regulated power supply. Hardware design. Software design. Language...»

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...»

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...»

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...»

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....»

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....»

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....»

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 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....»

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...»

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...»

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...»

The empowered woman in Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Speaking of his king's command to "stay [his wife's] tongue," (The Winter's Tale, 2.3.110) Antigonus very succinctly states the theme of female empowerment in Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale. Throughout the play, Shakespeare employs various...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The character of Hermione. Paulina's breaking of Leontes mad jealousy. The actions of Leontes'. Antigonus's pledge. The strength of the last of the three important female characters . Conclusion....»

A review of T.H. White's book The Once and Future King

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «An epic historical fantasy with a point that transcends the genre, T.H. White's classic four-part novel is a time telescope with a mirror at the end in place of a lens. As with most classical literature, White's tale contains a higher intention...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first portion of The Once and Future King. Wart's transformation by Merlin . The second educational adventure . Wart's series of educational forays . Hitler as the leader of the most prominent fascist party . The fourth...»

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....»

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...»

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...»

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 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...»

Applications and limitations of diagnostic imaging

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2009   |   .ppt   |   58 slides
Document abstract : «The traditional evaluation of the patient includes the history and physical examination and a well-planned set of diagnostic tests, often including imaging. Dramatic advances in imaging not only supplement the physical examination, but also now may...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Radiographic techniques. Ultrasound. Computed tomography. Magenetic resonance imaging. Nuclear imaging and positron emission tomography. Angiography and interventional radiology. Principles of ordering imaging tests. Expenses of...»

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....»

A review of The Closing of the American Mind by Allan Bloom

Social studies   |   Journalism   |   Book review   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In "The Closing of the American Mind", Allan Bloom argued about what he believes is the failure of contemporary American universities and colleges. The very first thing he mentioned in his book was that "almost every student entering the university...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Difference between European and American college students. The development of science in addition to Americans' nature of being open to new ideas. Conclusion. Work cited....»

Applications using RF modules

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Theses   |   07/06/2009   |   .doc   |   36 pages
Document abstract : «An embedded project is a combination of hardware and software, designed to perform a specific task. In embedded technology the embedded programming is burnt into the AT8C52 micro controller. The main scope of the project is mainly based on the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Block diagram. Introduction . Components description. Introduction to microcontrollers. PCB design. Power supplies. LCD display. RS 232. Encoder . Decoder. Working. Advantages . Disadvant...»

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...»

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....»

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....»

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....»

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...»

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....»

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....»

Manipulation of surveys: Plasticity and priming responses

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/04/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Philip K. Dick, American science fiction writer, once said, “The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use the words.”...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Communist country and the American reporters. The correlation between varying verbs in questions and responses. Priming responses by students. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Playing into the expectations

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/04/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Björk Guðmundsdóttir, Icelandic singer-songwriter, once explained, “There is this stereotype of Icelanders all believing in spirits, and I’ve played up that a bit in interviews” (Bjork Quotes). Although Bjork has recognized that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Reducing stereotype threat. Michael Miller's interactive role-play activity for students. The consequences of stereotype threat . Lower levels of performance as an issue with stereotype threat. Establishing a strong bond between the...»

The mentorship role in the nursing profession

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The following discussion will attend to review the different aspects of the mentorship role. The main points of focus will be on identifying learning needs, a discussion of the role model, the environment and how it impacts upon learning, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Nursing and Midwifery Council . The role of a mentor . The androgogal theory . Learning theories . The initial orientation phase . Defining the learning contract . Defining self awareness. Evidence-based practices. The concept of...»

Nursing: Preparation for mentorship

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «The following discussion will look at the role of the mentor within the nursing profession and utilize my experience as an associate mentor to date to explore the issues raised. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (2007) considers a mentor as being a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The learning needs. Self awareness and being a role model. Management of the learning environment. Prevalence of research to support learning in practice. Procedures used for assessment of student skills....»

The significance of the book of Tobit

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Book review   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «An unknown author wrote the Book of Tobit, written sometime during the second century B.C.E. (Bergant 1989, 832) or the third century B.C.E. (Mays 1988, 720), in an unknown location. Even though the date is not known exactly, it is widely thought to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Aspects of Jewish piety and morality . Short genealogy of Tobit. Entering the city of Media. God as the greatest privilege. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Discussion on Descartes' meditations

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Descartes comes to the conclusion "that the mere fact that I [Descartes] exist and have within me an idea of a most perfect being, that is, God, provides a very clear proof that God exists" (Descartes 51). He comes to this conclusion through a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Problem to Descartes' argument. Mackie's notions of God . Philo's three propositions. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Conk- The fake equalizer

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «African Americans from the 1920's through the 1960's wore a style of hair known as a conk. The conk was is most notable for making the normally kinky hair of the wearer become as straight and smooth as white people's hair. By being black and by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Motivation behind the African American's obsession with becoming beautiful in white terms. The Autobiography of Malcolm X. The bourgeoisie of black society . The conk style of hair . Conclusion. Works cited ....»

Fossil fuels or nuclear energy: Which is more eco-friendly?

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Human populations are growing at the fastest rates ever, and with this boom in population and standards of living, electricity consumption is growing. In 2007, there were 3891.7 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity used, which is a 1000 billion...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: The issue. Working of fossil fuels. Downsides to fossil fuels. Products of combustion. Acid mine drainage. Improving fossil fuels. Working of nuclear power. Downsides to nuclear power and ways to remedy them. Comparing nuclear and...»

The debate on global warming

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «It seems like every night in the news for the past several years a similar story is being reported. All these stories, of course, have something to do with the issue of global warming. Global warming is a potentially dangerous problem for all people...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Meaning and definition of global warming. The concern of global warming . Impact of global warming . Evidences that supports the claim of an overall global warming effect. The American Policy Roundtable. Conclusion. Works cited ....»

The sex talk for children: A look at modern sex education

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Every year, hundreds of thousands of American teenage girls become pregnant. According to the Guttmacher Institute (2006), a private research company in the field of teenage pregnancy studies, 821,810 teen girls, ages 15-19, became pregnant in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Teenage pregnancy as problem. Different approaches to the teaching of sexual education . British government's role in sex education. Increasing sexual awareness by schools. The role of parents in reducing teenage...»

Study of Gibberellins' Effect on Height and Biomass of Rosette and Wild Type Brassica rapa

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Gibberellins (GA) are plant hormones involved with overall plant growth. Brassica Rapa, a flowering plant species, which possesses the wild type phenotype or the rosette, dwarfed, phenotype, was used to explore the effects of Gibberellins on the two...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. The use of gibberellins or gibberellic acid . The lab procedure and materials . A two-way ANOVA . Final height of Brassica rapa in response to concentrations. Comparison between the average height of the control wild type Brassica rapa...»

Origin of oneness: A model of the mystical experience

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .pdf   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The purpose of this essay is to both connect and clarify the concept of Oneness present in most every spiritual tradition's mystical realm. Certainly such traditions as Buddhism and Taoism tell, in detail, of a transcendental reality that permeates...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Mystical experience. Ineffability and paradox. The mystical fusion of subject and object. Oneness and nothingness. The dualistic human experience. Mysticism as a model. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger's importance in the Harry Potter series

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Many different events and characters contributed to the success which Harry achieved during the entire seven-book series in his goal of defeating Lord Voldemort, and saving the wizarding world from the despair it was experiencing. The one thing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ron's sacrifice during a human-size chess . The Prisoner of Azkaban. The Goblet of Fire. Hermione's role in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows . The largest downfall to Ron's character...»

Is 16 too young to drive?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «More than likely everyone has seen the commercial for All State Insurance with the cars driving on open country roads full of teens doing normal things, with "I miss you" by Lifehouse playing in the background. Then the voiceover comes on and says...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Psychological development of the teenage mind. Reasons why sixteen year olds should not have a license . Conclusion. References....»

Diversity in schools: The true definition of segregation

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «I grew up in a very small town of twelve-hundred people. Now that I look back, I realize that my town, Greenfield, contained absolutely no diversity; the population was one-hundred percent Caucasian. However, when I'd visit my friends in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Siri Carpenter's view in his article Scientific American Mind. The association with family life . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Education: A necessary determination

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The motivation to become well educated can be affected by many factors; however, it is an extremely essential part of everyday life. Becoming cultured and having an education (whether it be liberal or specific), although it might be challenging, is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Excuse for the lack of enthusiasm to learn. Plato's "Allegory of the Cave". Emotional and physiological aspects of learning. The definition of education. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Wallace's wild world of women

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «I'm Wallace Kirkman. There's really nothing too wrong with me. Granted, I am scarred for life from my Mother committing suicide when I was six years old. But that only messed me up a little. I mean, coming home from school in the second grade to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The social life . The long line of problems . The reality of the author's mother's suicide. Conclusion....»

Addressing the philosophical foundations of ethical issues as they pertain to mentally disabled individuals

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Since the beginning of technology and new advancement, doctors are now able to give expecting parents the news of the condition of their unborn child. The early stages of prenatal care and development of the unborn fetus state can now be determined...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Two major threats . Utilitarianism as a form of two intrinsic values. Controversy and societal debate . The rights and feelings of the unborn fetus . Conclusion. References....»

Light vs. darkness

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Norse mythology is a mythology different from most modern religions today. It is a collection of stories about the supernatural full of surprises and twists. One of the most endearing themes among the Scandinavian stories that comprise Norse...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Character in Norse mythology . Dark sides of the characters in Norse mythology. Attempt to resurrect Baldr. Conclusion. Sources....»

The relationship between skill and art

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The author Dave Beech writes in his article "Skill in Art" that skill is being devalued by society through several means. Once explaining the extent to which skill has ideological value, the author explains several reasons for this to take place. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The use of amateurish art . Societal movement to devalue skills in art. Ideas from the book Labor and Monopoly Capitalism. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The school library media program

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The school library media program encompasses all the resources and activities through which the library media staff translates the mission into reality. A variety of models exists for the successful program. The activities and resources included in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The school library media programs's contribution to the educational process . The school library media program in operation. Partnership for a successful school library media program. Conclusion. Bibli...»

The conquest of Mexico: Indigenous actions, Iberian Influence and hegemony

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout history, nations and states sought to dominate subordinate groups under many different circumstances. In the first quarter of the sixteenth century, the Spanish Conquistadors began to conquer and colonize the area that would become Mexico...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definitions of the word hegemony. Example of how subordination began even before blood was shed. The Spanish framework of conquest . Concept of the hacienda . Conclusion. Works cited....»

The history of Vampires

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/02/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The vampire sprang into popularity with the 1897 publications of Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula. The popular imagination was captured by this suave and deadly count, and Dracula eventually became the star of many movies. Reportedly Sherlock Holmes is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Blood-sucking supernaturals. Vampire folklore in Europe. Birth of the modern vampire. The real dracula. Conclusion....»

Saul Williams

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/01/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Sometimes it is by sheer coincidence that things are discovered. This chance is sometimes called serendipity, fate, luck, providence and many other words. Christopher Columbus was looking for a new way to get to India in 1492, and he accidentally...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. His views on being labeled. His second book. The idea of dreams as weapons . Saul Williams and poetry. Conclusion . Bibliography....»

Francesco Petrarca

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/01/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Francesco Petrarca, more commonly known as Petrarch, was an Italian man who wrote poetry in the 14th century. He was born in Arezzo, a town in central Italy, but did not spend much time there. During his childhood, his family followed the pope in a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. His big break. Petrarch's love. His poem Sonnet 90. The last line - a translation. Conclusion. Bibliograhy....»

Fixating on the oral: Today's common obsessions

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   07/01/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «James Baldwin once said, "Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced." There have been great movements throughout time based on change. Recently, however, grand movements of change (such those seen...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Freud's psychodynamic theory of personality. Oral fixation 1: Chewing gum. Oral fixation 2: Binge eating disorder and obesity. Oral fixation 3: Tobacco. Overlap of oral fixations. Proposed methods of treatment. Co...»

Aristotle's Philosophy of Natural Change

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/01/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Aristotle was born into a privileged family because his father was the "personal physician to the Macedonian king, Amyntas II." (Lindberg 45) Since they were always around royalty and high-status people, Aristotle entered into Plato's Academy in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Aristotle's view on transient properties. Inner driving force. Distanced observation. Aristotelian causes. The final cause. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The destruction of Ancient Egyptian antiquity

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Book review   |   06/30/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The chapter "The Destruction of the Pharaohs" discusses how much of the heritage of the pharaohs was destroyed by tomb robbers and casual tourism. As the pharaohs were laid in their tombs with considerable wealth, the first tomb robbers were...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . The attempts to bring the head depicting Ramesses II back to Europe. Belzoni's experiences . Major events and players who have shaped the face of Egyptology. Fagan's argument . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Religious and personal development in freemasonry

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   06/27/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Freemasonry started in the 16th century as an organization for spiritual and personal development for free thinkers. At a time when whole new conceptions of the world were opening up, some people wanted to explore new realms of personal evolution....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The degrees. Entered apprentice degree. Fellowcraft degree. Master degree. Advanced degrees. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

An analysis of Goldstone’s ‘The rise of the West- or not? A revision of socio-economic history’

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   06/26/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The article deals with some of the common notions concerning why the so-called “Rise of the West” (Goldstone, 2000) occurred, and then proceeds to offer counter-arguments all leading up to the final conclusion that without the presence...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The web of science . The first reference . The second reference . The final reference . The first, second and the third article. Conclusion. References....»

Endangered speeches: A theoretical approach to aboriginal linguistic minority rights in Canada

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   06/26/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Today, as globalisation and technology rapidly increase along with industrialisation and environmental degradation, many environmentalists are calling to attention the alarming rate at which ecosystems, forests, clean water and even whole species...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Discrimination and assimilationist policies . The alarming loss of aboriginal language vitality in Canada. The threat of cultural loss in Canada. Linguistic and multicultural policy . The assimilationist view in Canada. The contextual...»

Syncretism and identity: Finding I – Thou in historical dialogue

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   06/25/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «Identity is fundamental to the distinction between faiths and cultures. Proper respect in dialogue hinges on a relational flow in dialogue. Power struggles and anxiety over engagement with the unknown other has caused dialogue to exist as an I-it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Distinction between faiths and cultures. Meaning of anxiety, tension, and syncretism. Overview of Judaic roots against syncretism. Historic dialogical tensions in early Christianity. A brief study of modern Western missiology. Relating...»

Performance appraisal at Acumedscript

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Theses   |   06/25/2009   |   .doc   |   47 pages
Document abstract : «The term human resource is a crucial system in the process of management. The term human resource is quite popular in India with the institution of 'Ministry of Human Resources Development' in the Union Cabinet. Human Resource Management is one...»

Synopsis abstract : «Human resource management. Meaning of Human Resources Management. Importance of Human Resource Management. Definition. Human resources approach. Methodology. Primary data. Secondary data. Performance appraisal. Introduction. Definition. Features of...»

Economic parallels and self-fulfilling prophecies

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   06/24/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The American culture has always been utterly and completely obsessed with the economy. It envelops us and constantly pushes itself to the forefront of our thoughts. Unfortunately, we can’t always be perfectly in tune with our economy. When we...»

Synopsis abstract : «An overview of American culture. The story of Oedipus from Greek mythology in relation to American economy. Learnings from the movie 'Kung Fu Panda'. The origin of Federal Deposit Insurance Committee (FDIC). The reason behind Great Depression in the...»

Oppression, as directed toward immigrant and migrant youth

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   06/23/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Youth develop an understanding of themselves based mainly on their heritage and the cultural circumstances in which they are raised. For immigrant and street youth, this sense of self-understanding is greatly impacted by how others treat them and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to self-understanding for immigrant and street youth . Review of the book, 'Challenging Oppression: A Critical Social Work Approach'. The meaning of culture. The role of social workers. Conclusion. Bibl...»

Human resources development initiatives for achieving individual and organizational goals: National Institute of Rural Development India

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Theses   |   06/22/2009   |   .doc   |   44 pages
Document abstract : «Human Resource Development is very crucial for achieving higher levels of socio-economic development in both developed and developing countries. The value of Human Development Index (HDI) is much higher in the countries with higher levels of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: Human Resource Development. Methodology of the study. Scope of the study. Review of literature. Organizational profile: The National Institute of Rural Development. Tables and interpr...»

Analysis of the funds and cash flow in the electronics industry in India

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Term papers   |   06/22/2009   |   .doc   |   26 pages
Document abstract : «Electronics with its wide and varied applications have attained the status of an all pervasive industry today. The world electronics scene has undergone profound and breathe taking changes, it has penetrated every field in consumer and capital...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to Indian electronics industry. A brief study of Indian electronics industry. The product base. Exports in Indian electronics industry. Technology development. Manpower development. Introduction to Electronics Corporation of India...»

Performance appraisal in Dr Reddy Laboratories Ltd

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Theses   |   06/22/2009   |   .doc   |   48 pages
Document abstract : «Every year employees experience an evolution in their past performance. Employees generally see these evaluations as having some direct effect on their work lives. They may result in increased pay, a promotion, or assistance in personal development...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Theoritical framework of performance appraisal. Purpose of performance management systems. Performance appraisal and EEO laws. Objectives of performance appraisal. Purpose of performance appraisal. Methodology of the...»

Export incentive in BHEL

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Indian project   |   06/22/2009   |   .doc   |   42 pages
Document abstract : «Every country in the world is planning to achieve and increase its share in the world trade, particularly exports and is subsidizing its exports by some form of subsidy or the other. It may be Income Tax concession, sales/ purchase/ VAT refunds,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Types of exports. Promotional measures. Duty scheme/remission scheme. Guidelines for filing brand rate applications. Export promotion capital goods scheme. Indegenios sourcing of capital goods and benefits to domestic supplier. Export...»

Recruitment in Hyundai India

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Theses   |   06/22/2009   |   .doc   |   36 pages
Document abstract : «Recruitment is a core of human resource activity carried out in organization of all kinds, whether they are manufacturing, trading, service or not-for-profit organizations. The recruitment activity makes it possible for these organizations to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Factors affecting recruitment. Sub systems of recruitment. Sources of recruitment. Company overview: Hyundai Motor Company. Data collection and analysis. Conclusion. Annexures. Bibliography...»

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