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US Foreign Policy and international law

Document abstract : «The United States has been the main supporter of the development of international rules since the end of World War II. The US sought to rebuild an international system that would promote international cooperation in various areas to avoid conflicts:...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Using international law when it serves US interests.. US policy towards Iran and North Korea.. War against Iraq and Afghanistan.. Frustrating multilateral rulemaking.. Kyoto Protocol.. Unsigning the ICC Rome Statute.. Overriding...»

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Critically consider Thomas Franck's argument about an emerging right to democratic governance in international law with particular reference to the recent Palestinian elections returning a Hamas governing authority

Document abstract : «"Democratic tradition involves a richly evolving collection of diverse beliefs, processes and structures that are neither easily characterized in concise terms nor summarized in a single systematic philosophy of governance" . The complexity of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Emergence of a right to democratic governance.. Franck's argument.. Focus on electoral rights.. The issue raised by the Palestinian elections returning a Hamas governing authority.. The Palestinian election was perfectly...»

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Holocaust in American life by Peter Novick 1999

Document abstract : «Peter Novick is a professor of History in the University of Chicago. After "The Noble Dream : The "objectivity Question" and the American Historical Profession" in 1988, in which he criticizes the idea of an ideal objective and neutral historical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Analysis and explanation of the theories of Novick's book.. The purposes and the method.. Summary of the reasons of this evolution.. Conclusion of the book : Back to the theory of collective memory.. Commentaries.. Few weaknesses of...»

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Environment and international trade

Document abstract : «The warming of the planet and global climatic change has been the centre of heated debate for the last few years. The environmental problems, by the force of nature, somehow set themselves to the political agenda of the planet. In this paper I'd...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Trade and environment in relation to each other.. The problem of pollution and Environment protection.. Environment and the developing countries.. The legal frame provided by the WTO.. Key provisions.. Two examples of WTO...»

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"The Madonna of Excelsior" by Zakes Mda: The Garden Party

Document abstract : «"The Garden Party" is the second chapter of Zakes Mda's fourth novel The Madonna of Excelsior which was published in 2001. The author was born in Hershel in 1948 and grew up in Lesotho where his family emigrated for political reasons. He left South...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Visual and musical details in 'The Garden Party'.. The painting of the Garden Party.. The feeling of movement.. The garden party represented as a play.. Time and focalization.. The unusual use of time in the chapter.. Focalization by...»

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The Democratic Deficit in the EU

Document abstract : «For years, the European construction appeared to be legitimate through a 'permissive consensus' since no significant opposition to the integration process was to be noticed. Nevertheless, a major debate underlined a 'democratic deficit' in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Analysis of the classical theories.. The (neo)neofunctional approach.. The federalist perspective.. An intergovernmentalist perspective.. Necessity of a new type of democracy at the supranational level.. The new governance analysis: A...»

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Evaluate the evolution of the world trade system

Document abstract : «Before the creation of a world trade system in 1947, the countries had protectionist economic policies or preferential trade agreements for the Empires as the one of Britain and France. In the 1930s, these policies clearly showed their limits with...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A system more and more liberalized .. The evolution of GATT.. Theories: Hegemon.. Incomplete liberalization under the GATT.. Creation of WTO.. Resistance to further liberalization.. The legalization of the system.. WTO more legalized...»

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Judaism and Rechtsstaat

Document abstract : «The modern political philosophy, influenced by the Enlightenment and the ideal of individual liberty developed by Locke, considers that the political sphere must be independent from the religious sphere. In Israel, this separation between the State...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Zionist compromise and its consequences.. The practical necessity of compromise on religious demands in order to preserve unity.. The ascendancy of the religion over the political sphere.. 'Theocratic temptation' and respect of...»

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Vienna Convention on consular relations

Document abstract : «THE HAGUE, 10 March 2005. Today the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, delivered its Judgment in the case concerning Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (Paraguay v. United States of America). ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Holdings of the court.. Facts and jurisdiction of the court.. The facts.. The admissibility of the submissions and the jurisdiction of the court.. The court's reasoning on the merits.. Violations of Articles 36 and 5.. The violation of the order for...»

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How is the traditional notion of subject challenged in "Boating for Beginners?" (Jeanette Winterson)?

Document abstract : «Boating for Beginners is the second novel published by Jeanette Winterson in 1985. It deals with the growing up of Gloria Munde, who seeks her way in the world. The resemblance between Gloria Munde and Jeanette Winterson is striking and some...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Boating for Beginners as a challenge of the traditional notion of subject: The character of Gloria.. Intellectual and physical descriptions of Gloria.. The use of point of view.. Gloria's development.. How has Gloria's self been...»

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UN peacekeeping operations

Document abstract : «Peacekeeping operations (PKOs) illustrate both the successes and the difficulties of the United Nations in the fulfillment of their primary goal: "the maintenance of international peace and security." They symbolize the ambitions of the organization...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The evolution of PKO.. The new challenges for PKO's.. Potential responses to the new challenges.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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How can MacIntyre claim that some traditions, but not others, can escape the problem of incommensurability in their moral reasoning?

Document abstract : «From the moment we abandoned Aristotle's teleology, MacIntyre believes, there has been no proper moral philosophy, but only philosophers "working with bits and pieces of philosophies which are detached from their original pre-Enlightenment...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Determining how MacIntyre can claim that some theories can escape the problem of incommensurability.. MacIntyre's strong commitment to contextualism.. Criticisms of MacIntyre's work.. MacIntyre's rejection of modernity and its...»

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European Court of Justice - motor for European integration?

Document abstract : «In 1996, British Prime Minister John Major has bitterly noted that European Court of Justice (ECJ) should "have its wings clipped", as already back in 1996 some member states, eager to protect their sovereignty, feared the growing influence of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. ECJ provides an effective framework for motoring European legal integration.. ECJ jurisprudence has strengthened and clarified EU law.. ECJ has provided a dynamic framework for effective and simplified integration drive.. ECJ is an...»

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Did Thatcherism bring an end to the 'post-war consensus?'

Document abstract : «Since 1979 the so-called 'Thatcher experiment' or the 'Thatcherism' was at the centre of many debates, partly because Mrs Thatcher's government has broken with many features of the postwar consensus and partly because her government's record is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The conventional point of view: The end of consensus.. What was the 'postwar consensus'?. The consensus and Thatcher's election as Prime Minister.. Thatcher's policies and the end of the consensus period.. Criticism to the...»

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Judicial activism in Canada

Document abstract : «In 1982, Canada has known a very significant shift with the adoption of the Charter of Right of Freedom. Before this date, Canada only had a Bill of Rights (1960's) which was a statute and did not allow the courts to restrict the action of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Canadian courts: Grand decisions since the adoption of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982. . The behaviour of the Canadian courts.. The question of legitimacy in judicial activism.. Virulent criticisms and judicial...»

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Gay rights in Canada and the US

Document abstract : «From an external point of view, Canada and the United States are sometimes considered as pretty similar countries, concerning cultures and policies. However, these two countries can have very different behaviours on some issues. This is the case in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is included in gay rights.. homosexuality and the United States: A taboo subject.. Canada and the United States.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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Quebec separatism

Document abstract : «One of the main concerns since the creation of the Canadian Confederation in 1867 has been the Quebec question. Nowadays, it is still a big issue in Canadian politics. Quebec has always appeared as a 'distinct society' within the country. It is the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The separatist movement.. Nationalism as a reason for the power of the separatist movement in Quebec. . The most striking proof for the power of the separatist movement in Quebec.. A larger economic argument. . Attempt to preserve...»

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The endurance of the "Islamic World" from the seventh century to the nineteenth century

Document abstract : «The expansion in Islam was a long process, occurring through centuries. The conquests were led in the name of the Prophet Muhammad. However, these victories were also the expression of the triumph of a people over the first Empires dominating the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The formation and the endurance of a major cultural region.. The expansion of the Islamic world.. A strong element of strength of the Islamic culture.. The main place of the intellectual activity.. The period from the eleventh to the...»

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Saqiyuk - Stories from the lives of three Inuit Women by Nancy Wachowich

Document abstract : «Saqiyuq is a collection of stories from the lives of three Inuit women: Apphia, Rhoda and Sandra. It consists of biographies and accounts from these three generations. This book enables the reader to see the great evolution of the Inuit lifestyle...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Discerning the author's view about the western influence on the Inuit culture.. The change in the situation at the end of Apphia's life.. New values and norms.. Inuit people: The development of the s...»

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Social policy and practice in Canada, a history, by Alvin Finkel

Document abstract : «Social Policy and Practice in Canada is a history book, which deals with the birth and the evolution of the Welfare State in Canada since pre-confederation times. It aims at narrating but also analyzing the social policy, defined as a "set of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The approach is both chronological and thematic. . The social system of the Natives.. The First World War and the Great Depression.. Link between social policy and grand issues.. Women's congregations.. Feminization of poverty.. The...»

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Violation of Human Rights at Guantanamo Bay

Document abstract : «After 09/11 terrorist attacks, the Bush Administration declared war to Al Qaeda. As Commander in chief of the Armed Forces, President Bush authorized the detention of non-American citizens considered as "enemy combatants" (Fogarty 2005, 54). A...»

Synopsis abstract : «Issue background.. Possible courses of action.. Arguments supporting the policy direction.. Conclusion.. Works cited.....»

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China & Japan

Document abstract : «Sino-Japanese relationships are very complex. Historically, both countries have known a kind of "Golden Age" when they dominated the Pacific region. Before the arrival of the Europeans, China was dominant. Then Japan modernized a lot during the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A Sino Japanese relation characterized by diplomatic and political tensions.. Two states haunted by their common past.. The importance of public opinions.. The Diaoyu dao and Sengaku islands issue. . An ambiguous economic...»

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To what extent does multiculturalism in developed liberal democracies adequately address the issue of religious diversity?

Document abstract : «In recent years diversity in developed liberal democracies has deeply increased. Indeed, in European countries, as in America or in Australia many migrants came to work. Whereas the first migration movements happened within Western countries (e.g....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Liberal democracies are more and more diverse in their social structure.. The willingness to be nation-states.. Multiculturalism.. Issues that provoked intense debates.. Multiculturalism an adequate address to the issue of religious...»

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Impacts of RFID on the supply chain

Document abstract : «RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Technologies) has become very popular and is considered as a major advanced in supply chain management. In fact, RFID is the fastest growing segment of the automatic data capture and identification market. RFID...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Business application of RFID.. Wal-Mart: The precursor.. The European distribution speed up with the example of Metro.. Application in the textile industry.. Application in the pharmaceutical industry.. Advantages.. The data storage...»

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Do we have the right balance between responsibility for budget implementation and political accountability for the Union budget's use?

Document abstract : «The evolution of the budgetary procedure, with the new financial regulation of 2002, has increased the responsibility of the different actors and clarified the different management methods, increasing the transparency of the whole procedure. Those...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The responsibility for budget implementation.. The predominant role of the Commission in budget implementation.. What makes the Commission's role particularly limited?. The Parliaments refusal to vote the discharge of the 1996...»

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The role of the TARGET system in the European financial integration

Document abstract : «When Euro was introduced in 1999 as the European single currency, a large value payment system was also set up. The so-called Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross settlement Express Transfer (TARGET) system was expected to be the basis of both...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Advent and development of TARGET 1.. Distribution of liquidity.. Payments between European countries before 1999.. Setting up of a European payment system.. A pillar of the European financial integration.. TARGET 1 needs for...»

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How far have the French succeeded in imposing a necessary reduction on the role and power of the state?

Document abstract : «The French state has always occupied a central and essential role and has over the years taken measures to reduce state power. This necessity has to be related to the unprecedented shift in the balance of power, when the Socialists won the elections...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The push towards decentralisation.. The system of 'tutelle' (guardianship).. The wave of globalisation and liberalisation.. The French State.. The Jacobin tradition.. The French system of 'grandes ecoles' (competitive-entry higher...»

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Australian culture, between complex and suspicion?

Document abstract : «In his review of My life as a fake, Blake Morrison makes the following observation: "Carey is fascinated by what the hoax says about Australian culture - both its "terror of being out of date" and its suspicion of European-style bullshit []." Do...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Ern Malley affair.. Reasons why the Australian culture is fragile.. Australians and the British achievements.. Cultural intelligentsia.. Australian myths.. The process of identity building.. Conclusion.....»

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Medieval Renewal: The Pre-Raphaelites' Quest for the Holy Grail and Arthurian Legends

Document abstract : «The Holy Grail is usually considered to be the cup from which Christ drank at the Last Supper and the one used by Joseph of Arimathea to catch his blood as he hung on the cross. This significance was introduced into the Arthurian legends. In earlier...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Holy Grail as a symbol of chivalric heroism and a metaphor for human quest.. Sir Edward Burne jones: The High History of the Holy Graal.. Dante Gabriel Rosserri, Sir Launcelot's Vision of the Sanc Grael.. Sir Edward Burne jones:...»

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The Iranian Issue: The emergence of a main potential threat for the international security

Document abstract : «The Iranian regime appears to be one of the main present sources of threat for the international order and security. The nuclear programme that has been undertaken by its president Ahmadinezhad is raising strong tensions between this country and the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Historical background: From a 'status quo power' to a 'revisionist one'.. Iran's historical background before the Islamic Revolution of 1979.. The new Islamic Republic of Iran: The emergence of a 'revisionist power'.. The Iranian...»

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Churchill & Roosevelt during the Second World War: The Special Relationship

Document abstract : «The 7 December 1941, Japan attacked the American fleet in Pearl Harbor. From then on, the war is no more only European but officially global. The next day, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, president of the United States, declared war on Japan. With the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A beginning friendship.. An improbable relationship.. The bases of a shared and sincere affection.. A political alliance based on common values.. Shared values.. A common aim.. Two men at the head of rival states.. An unbalanced...»

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Conservative welfare states and the challenge of universal citizenship

Document abstract : «When the newly unified Germany implemented in 1883 the first health insurance system, it paved the way for further moves towards extensive provision of public welfare for workers, but it also introduced a substantive change concerning the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Universal citizenship as a moral and political demand.. A legal status for all the people.. Towards a status conditioned by the economic participation?. The social consequence and the political challenge of universal citizenship.. The...»

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Was the Great Famine of greater significance for the histories of subsequent generations than for those of the period 1845 - 50?

Document abstract : «Ireland in the beginning of the 1840's had a population of eight million inhabitants of whom more than four-fifths lived on the land and it was one of the most densely populated countries in Europe. The prosperous phase which prevailed in Ireland at...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The role of the potato in Ireland.. The Great Famine.. Consequence of the famine: Eviction.. Emigration.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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What are the causes and the consequences of division within the mainstream Right, and to what extent has the creation of the UMP in 2002 created a new unity?

Document abstract : «The French party system has traditionally been very divided. However, the Fifth Republic is the most "efficient" and stable democratic regime France has ever experienced. Despite this, there still appear to be divisions between the mainstream...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The French Right has historically been deeply divided.. 'Many Rights' whose roots are deeply embedded in history.. More recent issues that keep dividing the mainstream Right.. The apparently inherent division of the mainstream...»

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From Washington to Post-Washington Consensus: A Global Analysis

Document abstract : «During the 90s the Washington Consensus was the most popular economic framework used not only by Latin America but by countries all around the world. As Naim (2000) expresses, the term Washington Consensus soon acquired a life of its own, becoming a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The implementation of the Washington consensus.. Structuralism: After WWII.. The alternative: The Washington consensus.. A second chance: The Post-Washington consensus.. A global overview of the reforms.. The Russian...»

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The Nature of Man "early Modern" anthropological suppositions and their role in the construction of the State

Document abstract : «The opposition between the Ancients and the Moderns is often criticized. If there is anything like this, one may find it in the opposition of natural rights. In classical natural right, the nature is an essence to be realized; it is an aim, not a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Hobbes' notion of the nature of man.. Hobbes' man: A very cynical or at least pessimistic.. The nature of man in Hobbes: The composition of two dimensions.. Speech and reason.. Pessimistic assumptions.. Hobbes' anthropology.. Locke's...»

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Adjectives in Cognitive Linguistic

Document abstract : «During the seminar, we have buckled down to the arduous task of understanding and using a brand new theoretical field of study as far as the great family of linguistics is concerned. This paper and the database we have come to build out are the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Analysis of two utterances in the prism of pragmatics.. Extract from a speech entitled Playing Globocop, by Bill Clinton, 1994.. Extract from an article entitled Shepherds of the Inner City, Newsweek, April 18, 1994.. A less...»

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Coal: energy of the future or energy of the past?

Document abstract : «In 2006, Doctor Heinz Scholtholt, member of a German firm of the energy industry (STEAG), pretended that Germany could become the worldwide leader of the coal industry by developing new clean coal technologies. Less than a year later, the German...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Coal as oil use's corollary.. The first fossil fuel energy until the massive exploitation of oil.. The new demand of coal as consequence of the end of the oil's era.. A North/South reading of the oil's crisis: nuclear vs. coal?. Coal...»

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"Britain for and against Europe", by David Baker & David Seawright

Document abstract : «This study, by a group of important political thinkers, provides an analysis of the often problematic relationship between Britain and the European Union. The book opens with a general review of the history of this relationship since 1950. This is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The European Issue in British Politics by Andrew Gamble.. The big influence is The United States.. A 'Rosy' map of Europe? Labour parliaments and European integration by David Baker and David Seawright.. The authors' attempt to...»

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French citizenship is relatively open to immigrants while German citizenship is relatively closed. Discuss with reference to post-war immigration to France and Germany

Document abstract : «Mobs recently occurred in France in dozens of poor districts in reaction to the death of two young men. As most of the population of these districts is made up of immigrants or descendants of immigrants, the emphasis has been put by some of the most...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The German nation pre-existed the German state.. The French conception of the nation-state.. Nationhood in France and Germany and its political and theoretical turn.. External factors that need to be taken into consideration regarding...»

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"What is queer theory and how does it explain the production of knowledge about sexuality?"

Document abstract : «Introduction Applied to homosexuals, queer was initially a term of homophobic abuse, and while it retains that meaning, it is also now used as a neutrally descriptive term. (As an ethnic label, black has made the same semantic journey.) Queer is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is queer theory and how does it explain the production of knowledge about sexuality?. What is queer theory.. How does queer theory explain the production of knowledge about sexuality?. Disrupting heteronormativity.. Taking up a...»

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"Discussion about the limitations of liberal feminism with particular reference to the construction of gender and across class, race, ethnicity and religious belief

Document abstract : «Feminist ideas and feminist politics have emerged because of the fact that in nearly all societies which divide the sexes into differing cultural, economic or political spheres, women are less valued than men (Robert Shoemaker and Mary Vincent 1998,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Liberal feminism: History, characteristics and definition.. What are the limitations and criticisms of liberal feminism?. The feminist theories which try to go beyond the liberal one.. Does multicultural and global feminism have the...»

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The rising Level of Xenophobia: Being a Black African Foreigner in South Africa

Document abstract : «Despite the transition from a very authoritarian regime to a young democracy, post- Apartheid South Africa has not yet managed to get rid of the racist burden that undermines South African political life. Racism is still deeply entrenched within the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. The SAHRC.. Identifying the problem.. The passage from a very authoritarian regime to a democracy.. Public authorities: Less keen to contradict.. The gap between laws and their applications.. Misperceptions of foreigners by South...»

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The basic principle of a rocket

Document abstract : «At first sight, a rocket seems to be about fire, noise and smoke. The basic principle of rocket is the famous Newtonian principle which says that "To every action, there is an equal and opposite action". A rocket throws mass in one direction and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The basic principle of rocket.. The first man who invented the rocket.. Solid fuel.. Liquid-fuel rockets.. Air-breathing rockets.. Electromagnetic.. Nuclear rockets.. Bibliography.....»

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Implantation of waffles in Brazil

Document abstract : «Lotus bakeries is looking for new markets to sell its traditional waffles. Why Brazil would be an appropriate market? Brazil is the 10th most important economy in the world. The financial policies leaded by Lula, established the trust in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. About the Brazilian market.. SWOT analysis.. Strength.. Opportunities.. Weaknesses.. Threats.. Lotus' waffles marketing mix.. Product.. Price.. Place.. Promotion.. Bibliography...»

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The prospects and limitations of a global governance of finance

Document abstract : «In our modern societies, market mechanisms shape the modes of production and distribution of goods and services, particularly more and more through the financial sphere, "that part of an economy that links savings with investments through different...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. State making and interstate competition in capitalism.. The biased governance: Interests and ideologies.. The challenges and prospects of balanced financial governance.. Conclusion.. References.....»

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"Wonderland as a poetic world"

Document abstract : «Published in 1865, Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland offers us a story characterized by humour, fantasy and nonsense. Originally entitled Alice's Adventures Under Ground, it tells how the young Alice dreams she follows a White Rabbit...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Poetry born of language.. A belief in a fanciful language and an unconventional poetry.. An innovative language to characterize the inhabitants of Wonderland.. The poetry of aesthetic in language.. Nonsense and imagination create a...»

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How successful are the attempts to create a citizenship of the European Union?

Document abstract : «Although the formal concept of European citizenship appeared for the first time in the Treaty of Maastricht in 1992, the idea thereof goes back to the early years of the European construction. The Treaty founding the European Coal and Steel...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Great achievements made, leading to the formal creation of a European citizenship.. The Treaty of Maastricht and the later additions.. Attempts going beyond the basic granting of rights by pushing for the emergence of a European...»

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Explain the chief causes of the conflict in Chechnya

Document abstract : «The conflict in Chechnya constitutes one of the most burning issues of the post Cold War Russian federation politics. Actually, the two wars, that took place under Yeltsine's and Putin's presidencies, from 1994 to 1996 and from 1999 to 2001, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Russia and Chechnya conflicts.. The relations between Russian and North Caucasians.. The appointment of General Alexis Yermolov.. The creation of Confederation of Mountain People.. Chechen nationalism.. The emergence of Russian...»

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Crisis? What crisis? Darfur

Document abstract : «Is there a crisis in Darfur? This question looks at first sight rather provoking; everybody is aware of what is happening there. It is one of the main international hot spots. All the more so as the horrible events in Darfur are everything but new....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.. The classical strategy.. The first of these fears.. The second fear.. The belligerents have strategic interests at a global level.. A nuclear limited war could lead to an escalation to the...»

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How did the feminist politics appear in the nineteenth century?

Document abstract : «The nineteenth century was very significant for women, mainly because they were at a turning point in their living conditions. It was ascertained that their place was at home and they were not able to think, unlike men. This situation was considered...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The political background of the period.. The birth of feminist politics.. The subsequent evolution of feminist political ideas.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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Despite its oil wealth, account for the instability of the Persian Gulf region

Document abstract : «The Persian Gulf region is known for being a very important area in terms of geopolitics. It holds up to 57% of the world's crude oil reserves and produces 27% of the global oil.Useless to say how vital to the world energy supply this region is and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Gulf Region is unstable because of the multiple internal conflicts it endures.. In terms of geopolitics, the different powers across the region are trying to take over.. The religious conflicts play an underlying role in the...»

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Compare and contrast the working conditions, aspirations and prospects of French students entering higher education in the 1960s and those entering higher education since the 1990s

Document abstract : «Students entering the French higher education system in 1960 and since the 1990s will have undergone quite different experiences. However, so will the students entering higher education in France at the beginning of the 1960s compared to those...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Good positions typically as lawyers for the university students.. The baby boom.. The reform implemented in 1967.. Another condition adversely affecting the students' working conditions.. The students' aspirations.. The purpose of...»

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The future of multilingualism in European institutions

Document abstract : «The progressive enlargement of the European Union brings about many questions, among which linguistic diversity deserves to be explored. In light of the changes brought about by globalization and the resulting emergence of a so-called "global"...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. International linguistic tendencies.. International communication.. Global institutions.. Commercial negotiations.. Languages and European integration.. Language demographics.. Free trade vs cultural identity.. The impact of...»

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The characteristics of traditional French social movements

Document abstract : «The events of May-June 1968 in France broke out in the wake of an international wave of protest that occurred previously in many countries such as the United States, Germany and Italy (Duyvendak 1992, 137-138). The events of 1870, 1919 and 1936...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The emergence of the contemporary French political structure and the impact of 1789.. French social movements.. Pattern and opportunities of the French contemporary political system.. Tilly's view.. The social movement...»

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The respective cultural and social significance of the landlord, middleman and tenant in Irish life in the period 1780 - 1914

Document abstract : «According to the Census of 1851, it appears that there were 570, 338 tenants farmers in Ireland who accounted for over half of the rural population. This census also shows that 10, 000 landlords owned most of the land. These numbers show an unfair...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The landlord.. The land for which he did not pay any rent. . The minor gentleman or large farmer.. The peasant who paid a rent to the middleman.. The absence of market involved.. Evictions of tenan...»

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Explain why French trade unions, which enjoy so little support, nevertheless seem to exert considerable political influence

Document abstract : «In France, trade unions were legalised in 1884, but developed very slowly. Trade unions have never enjoyed phenomenal support in France as in the post-war period approximately 35% of workers belonged to a trade union as opposed to a mere 8-9%...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Explaining dwindled support for trade unions called 'desyndicalisation'.. Trade Unions encounter substantial internal problems.. The political context also contributes to the 'desyndicalisation'.. Last but not least, the economic...»

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Russian and east European politics

Document abstract : «Full democratization does not necessarily follow regime change. Hybrid or 'grey democracies' have also emerged after 1989. Choose two countries from the former Soviet bloc, one from the countries recently admitted to the European Union and one such...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The fall of the Berlin wall.. Influence of the background environment.. The international context as the background factor.. The electoral system and the democratic transition.. The civil society.. Conclusion.....»

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Global marketing Basis

Document abstract : «A company that engages in global marketing focuses its resources on global market opportunities and threats. Successful global marketers such as Nestlé, Coca-Cola and Honda use familiar marketing mix elements - the 4 PS - to create global marketing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to global marketing.. The marketing mix, value chain, competitive advantage and focus.. Global marketing strategy.. Driving and restraining forces.. The global economic environment.. The global trade environment.. Preferential trade...»

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Barclays versus RBS, Santander and Fortis

Document abstract : «ABN Amro bank comes from the merger between two Dutch banks Algermene Bank Netherlands N.V. and Amsterdam Rotterdam Bank N.V. in 1991. ABN Amro's strategic focus is on consumer and commercial clients in local markets and on corporations and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Timeline.. Overview of banks involved.. ABN Amro.. Barclays.. The banks.. Motivations for a merger.. ABN Amro.. Barclays.. The banks.. Bank of America.. Deal structure.. ABN Amro/Barclays.. Constraints.. ABN Amro/Barclays.. ABN Amro/'The...»

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Australia, Britain and the EU

Document abstract : «The relationship between Australia and the European Union does not seem to attract much attention. Few books had been written on it, and the general impression is that this relationship is not put forward by neither Australia nor the EU. While many...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Trade: A healthy and growing relationship.. 2006 trade results.. Australia, the EU and wine: A 'special relationship'.. The EU and its increasing role on the world scene: what consequences for its relationship with Australia?. A...»

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The declaration of one's insolvency: content, documents to join and cost

Document abstract : «In 2005 French legislation, concerning the companies in trouble has recently undergone deep modifications (Law 2005-845 of July 26th, 2005 of the book VI of the Commercial Law). Henceforth, there are 3 collective procedures: - Safeguard procedure -...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is the declaration of one's insolvency?. Definitions.. When?. Who?. How to declare one's insolvency.. Documents to join.. Where?. Costs?. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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Space Race

Document abstract : «The Space Race was an informal competition between the United States and the Soviet Union that lasted from 1957 to 1975. It involved the parallel efforts by each of those countries to explore space with artificial satellites, to send humans into...»

Synopsis abstract : «Definition.. The competition.. The 'race' to mars.. History.. Recent Mars expeditions.. The International Space Station (ISS).. Origins and start of the program.. How advanced is it today?. The future.. A lunar outpost before 2030 by the NASA.. New...»

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Europeanization of politics and society: Domestic change and the question of a European Social Model

Document abstract : «Europeanization is an elusive concept because of the variety of meanings it refers to. Scholars such as Featherstone (2003, 6-12) often distinguish several usages according to various outcomes of European change, for instance the emergence of new...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The problem of defining Europeanization.. The mechanisms of Europeanization and the 'goodness of fit'.. A dynamic and competing 'two ways process'.. The divergences of Europeanization.. Concl...»

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Corporate Strategy: Chop Chop Analysis of Total Group

Document abstract : «Total is France's largest corporation as well as the fourth largest publicly-traded integrated oil and gas company in the world. Total is involved in three major segments: downstream, upstream, and chemicals. In the following report, we carefully...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Strategies in the downstream segment.. The success in the upstream segment.. Efficiency of use in chemicals and suggestions to improve the efficiency.. Comparison to Analyst Report.. Conclusion.. Sources...»

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How does Fox News cover Africa?

Document abstract : «Fox News is the top rated channel in the United States (U.S.) but it is also broadcasted internationally in 40 countries. It can stand for an American point of view about news but also for a more global one. Fox News has an obvious impact on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What type of media is Fox News.. Lack of correspondents in Africa.. Sources of news.. Analyzing the articles released on Fox News website.. Conclusion.. Sources.....»

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"Why has the common foreign and security policy been so much more difficult to organise than economic cooperation?"

Document abstract : «One of the most important discussions in the modern-day European Union concerns the lack of effectiveness of common foreign and security policy. As the Union moves towards integration, creating such a policy has become one of its most pressing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definitions of the main concepts.. What does 'common foreign and security policy' mean? . What does 'economic cooperation' mean?. Comparative political analysis.. Have foreign, security policy and economic cooperation policy been a...»

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"What accounts for the success of Silvio Berlusconi in Italian politics since the political crisis of the early 1990's?"

Document abstract : «As the most dominant Italian politician of his time, Silvio Berlusconi has introduced important innovations in many fields of Italian politics: new ideological approaches, new coalition strategies, new campaign methods and a new leadership style and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What accounts for the success of Silvio Berlusconi in Italian politics since the political crisis of the early 1990s?. Collapse of the First Republic.. Appealing campaign themes.. Patrimonial organisation with a special leader with a...»

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"The national influence on the European integration"

Document abstract : «EU is regulated by a supranational institutional system, which still takes into account the national sensitiveness. Nevertheless, there is not a traditional strong supranational authority. Indeed, there is neither army nor police, and the decision...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The historical weight of the old Europe and the questioning of the new comers.. The German policy.. The French policy.. The eastern enlargement: An accelerator or a break for EU?. The potential limits of European...»

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How do Toy industries react about the problem of counterfeiting & product piracy?

Document abstract : «The fight against counterfeiting is a battle which requires an approach on many levels. It is estimated that counterfeit toys account for 12 per cent of the European toy market. Counterfeiting is a danger for the health of the consumer whose...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. The counterfeiting industry.. Counterfeiting.. Definition and terminology.. Geographical origin.. Price and quality.. The economic and social impact.. The role of the authorities.. The loss to industry.. The danger for the...»

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The Monterrey Consensus The Conference on Financing for Development

Document abstract : «The International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD) took place between the 18 and 22 of March 2002 in Monterrey, Mexico. More than 170 countries adopted a commitment designed to "eradicate poverty, achieve sustained economic growth and...»

Synopsis abstract : «The aim of the Monterrey Conference.. The conference of the change.. The ODA's issue.. The Monterey Consensus: 'Recasting neoliberal dominance in the south'?. The Washington Consensus in a sombrero.. Challenges to developing countries and to...»

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Why has the Franco German partnership played such a pivotal role throughout the development of the European Community

Document abstract : «After the end of the World War Two, France and Germany experienced hostile relations. Indeed, from 1945 to 1950, the two countries were both traumatized by the souvenir of their mutual occupation. On the French side, the Nazi's occupation had...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Why the 'Franco-German tandem' has been so prevailing in the European community building. . The pivotal role occupied by the Franco-German partnership.. The federal republic's side.. The treaty of Rome.. Aim of the development of the...»

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The Quality Concept

Document abstract : «The quality concept in an industrial sense was first seen in Japan after WW2. In a ruined country, American economists settled an action plan to rebuild the entire economy system. Their first task was to define this notion. For Juran, "quality is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Quality explained . Quality is the satisfaction of a need. Quality is the answer to a very day use. Quality is the global answer to a problem. Quality insurance has an internal and an external interest.. Application of Quality principles to...»

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The Gender Gap in voting behaviours

Document abstract : «European women first acquired the right to vote in 1906 in Finland. After the First World War, women were given the right to vote in a certain number of European countries. In the UK, it was gained in two stages: first in 1918, it was initially...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The three phases gender-gap trend.. The traditional gender gap and the dealignment.. The realignment process and its paradox: The modern gender gap.. A British/French approach of the phenomenon.. The Great Britain case and the...»

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Pragmatism and idealism in the process of nation-building (1781-1788)

Document abstract : «"Idealism without pragmatism is impotent. Pragmatism without idealism is meaningless. The key to effective leadership is pragmatic idealism." (Richard Nixon). Were the very first years of the new nation, born of the American Revolution, marked by a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The idealistic heritage of the Revolution.. The spirits of optimism.. The Articles of Confederation.. The ratification of the Articles of Confederation.. The ideals born of the Revolution.. Shay's rebellion in 1786.. The lack of a...»

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Gustave Courbet & revolutionary Art after 1848

Document abstract : «The idea of a revolutionary art could easily be related to famous artists, such as Malevich and his attempt to transform art into a collection of universal forms, Rimbaud and his will to crush down the language in order to crush down the world,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The myth of Gustave Courbet.. Art without theorization.. The influence of the commune.. Courbet's technique.. Social realism.. The ugliness.. The equality of popular and academic arts.. Controversial subjects.. Contesting the...»

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The impact of television advertisement on children

Document abstract : «The average child is exposed to more than 40,000 television commercials a year. My focus is devoted primarily to the examination of television advertising for three reasons. Firstly, marketers who seek children for commercial purposes rely primarily...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The increasing commercialization of childhood.. The changes in media environment.. New ways of communicating for marketers.. The growth of internet.. New contexts to target children.. Children's comprehension of television...»

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Republic of China in Taiwan

Document abstract : «Small country of North-East Asia, Taiwan has experienced numerous developments throughout its history, founding over the centuries its own political identity, from the beginnings as a Ch'ing prefecture and province, to the half-century of Japanese...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The arrival of the Kuomintang (KMT).. Domestic Policies in the early 1950's.. Economic performances.. Taiwanese-Mainlander relations.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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"How should we define globalization?"

Document abstract : «Defining the concept of globalization is very controversial and much disputed among economists, sociologists and political observers. There is no single concept of globalization, and commentators are unable to agree on the empirical evidence for its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Which areas are affected by globalization?. An attempt at defining the concept of globalization.. Is globalization synonymous with internationalization?. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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South Africa: Colonial expansion and British consolidation

Document abstract : «History of South Africa's colonization is undoubtedly one of the most complex, partly due to the fact that several colonizing nations and several native tribes were in interaction. What kind of evolutions knew South Africa from the second part of...»

Synopsis abstract : «1652 to 1805: The Dutch supremacy.. The arrival of the Dutch.. The growth of the colony.. 1805 to 1880: Arrival and consolidation of the British.. British arrival and their attempt to stabilize the situation.. The emergence of hard relations between...»

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Cultural diversity is a source of competitive advantage. Discuss

Document abstract : «« To succeed internationally, we need to understand the cultures of the world; and we have all the cultures of the world represented right here - a tremendous competitive advantage. » ― Ernest Thompson, Proctor and Gamble Nowadays,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Globalization today.. Diversity and encouraging employees to develop their individual skills and perspectives.. Group and inter-group factors.. Globalisation and businesses.. The cost.. People as customers and firms representing a...»

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Elizabeth the First

Document abstract : «Born on September 7, 1533 in Greenwich, England. Died on March 24, 1603 in Richmond, Surrey. Elizabeth I, also called the Virgin queen because she never married, was the queen of England and Ireland from 1558 to 1603 or a total of forty five...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Her childhood and accession as queen.. Her reign.. The beginning of her reign.. Elizabethan government.. Elizabethan economy.. Foreign policy.. The queen's image.. End of an Era.. Fun facts.. Bibliography.....»

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Discuss de Gaulle's handling of the Algerian War and consider some of the ways in which he exploited the crisis to political ends

Document abstract : «In 1954, the discontent displayed by Algerian rebels, the Front de Libération National, demanding independence, turned into war and was not settled until 1962, with the involvement of the French national hero, General de Gaulle. The situation in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The assumption and expectation.. General de Gaulle.. Public support from all sides.. The active disobedience of sections of the army.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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What are the most important features of contemporary Irish political culture? Has this political culture really change significantly since 1960? If so, why has this not had a greater impact on the political party system?

Document abstract : «Irish political culture is often seen as a peculiar one compared to western European countries. The political culture might be considered as a psychological part of political system: the set of values and attitudes of a political community....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The more important features of Irish political culture. . Industrialization and urbanization.. The main factor that caused the changes in political culture.. Conclusion.. Sources.....»

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The historical specificity and contemporary relevance of the concept of race

Document abstract : «According to Rousseau, there are 'two sorts of inequality': one is 'natural or physical'; the other is between social groups. In order to understand an historical specificity of the concept of race, we will study how the second type of inequality...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The pre-enlightenment period.. The beginning of the nineteenth century.. The definition of race in post-enlightenment society.. The process of building nationhood.. Supporting political democracy and individual rights.. Reconciling...»

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Propaganda is necessary for the functioning and survival of human society. Discuss

Document abstract : «"Propaganda, by whatever name we may call it, has become a very general phenomenon in the modern world. Differences in political regimes matter little; differences in social levels are more important; and most important is national...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Forms in relationship to an acknowledgment of its sources.. Black propaganda.. Grey propaganda.. White propaganda.. The use of propaganda.. Increase in the need for propaganda.. Mass propaganda techniques as aspects of the social...»

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Why does Peter Berger say that "the secret of winning is insincerity?"

Document abstract : «An oversimplified opposition in sociology is the contraction between two schools of thought. First, there are those who believe that society is a 'gigantic Alcatraz' that dictates every action of individual actors. Secondly, it can be said that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The thesis of P. Berger.. Challenging the deceptive statement 'I must' or 'I have no choice'.. Evaluating P. Berger's thesis.. P. Berger's methodological approach and the implications of his thesis.. Con...»

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Community festivals and events - Their role in raising awareness, generating pride and fostering a sense of belonging within socially isolated areas

Document abstract : «Phillip Kotler's traditional definition of a product (1997) includes anything that can be offered to a market that might satisfy a demand. This large definition embraces goods, services, retail stores, persons, ideas and also places. Place marketing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The development of community events.. The role of community events in enhancing civic pride.. Community festivals foster a sense of belonging.. The effectiveness of community festivals in raising awareness.. Sustaining the impacts of...»

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

Document abstract : «The National Front was founded in 1972 by Jean-Marie Le Pen and since the 1980s has managed to enter French political life. The European elections of 1984 saw the National Front gain 11% of votes, and in the parliamentary elections of 1986 and...»

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...»

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What do you consider to be the major differences between Adam Smith's and David Ricardo's theories of international trade?

Document abstract : «The basic concept underlying all international transactions is that foreign markets are extensions of domestic markets, in the sense that goods and services produced domestically, and whose quality is reflected in the strengths of the supply and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. This principle as an advance on that of absolute advantage.. Major input of Ricardo.. Ricardo's theory.. Comparative costs.. Mercantilism.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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Energy policy

Document abstract : «While Malthus was already painting a negative picture of the worldwide situation in 1798, he was also drawing up his famous prediction that population would outrun food supply, leading to a decrease in food per person. Indeed, there is a mathematic...»

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...»

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Institutional Failures of the Global Environmental Governance

Document abstract : «Despite a great awareness of environmental questions from developed and developing countries, there is a degradation of environmental issues and an appearance of new environmental problems. This aggravation of environmental matters is due to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Necessity of global environmental governance.. The environment: A global common.. Rapid environmental awareness: Stockholm to Rio.. Environmental governance within the United Nations.. The UNEP: A mission beyond its...»

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Alterglobalisation: "Another world is possible?"

Document abstract : «In the mid-eighties there were huge criticisms caused by the liberal policy carried out both by Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher. There were, especially in the United Kingdom, a lot of strikes and manifestations against the neo-liberalism....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The roots and ideas of alter globalisation.. Who are they?. What they want?. Organization and actions.. Seattle, Davos and Genoa: The first actions of the alternative movement.. The creation of its own meeting: The World Social...»

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Second Life

Document abstract : «Last time, we listened to a presentation on YouTube and the various problems raised by this website. Today, the subject is as topical as YouTube and we stay on the Web, because we are going to talk about another website called Second Life.Created in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. what is Second Life? . Using Second Life.. Features.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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Elites in the United States

Document abstract : «One of the arguments that have been laid down to explain the defeat of John F. Kerry on the US-Presidential elections in 2004 was his elitist side. Being a White Anglo-Saxon from the North-East, Kerry really corresponded to the image of a politician...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The very notion of a 'power elite'.. The first author that first pointed out the existence of clear and distinct power elite.. The defining factor of the power elite of the 1950s.. The erosion of public authority.. The opacity and...»

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How Convincing Are Neorealism & Neoliberal Institutionalism To Understand Environmental Cooperation?

Document abstract : «International cooperation is a radically different prospect with regard to positivist theories of international relations. According to each approach, states live in a specific international system, are motivated by diverse factors and possess...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Necessity of environmental cooperation.. Samuelson's definition of 'public goods'.. When a global public good starts to be damaged or polluted.. The cross-border nature of the majority of environmental issues.. Realistic...»

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"Corporate virtue" strategies are more likely to cause "good governance" than stricter "compliance and control" regimes

Document abstract : «What is "good corporate governance"? And how an enterprise can achieve to have it? A number of writers and researchers gave their contribution to this subject. Nevertheless, some disagreements and conflicting points of view appeared among them....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Corporate virtue strategies do cause 'good governance'.. Limitations.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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Introduction to research & development decision analysis

Document abstract : «A firm optimizes its market value when it successfully implements strategies that generate positive discounted cash flows applied against initial investments with net present value (NPV) greater than zero. One purely economic analysis, which serves...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Project valuation framework under uncertainty.. Literature.. Case studies.. Conclusion.. References.....»

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Is social capital a useful tool for explaining the politics of public health in the twentieth century city?

Document abstract : «The development of "politics of public health" is historically dated. As Foucault noted, it appeared with the broader emergence of the idea of "population" which provides, in the modern era, the conceptual framework of health policies. The existence...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is social capital?. The interest of bonding social capital.. Critiques of social capital.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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To what extent has Europe benefited from a "peace dividend" through the European Union and its budget?

Document abstract : «The notion of "peace dividend" was forged in the 1980s to convey an idea that had already been analysed before: the link between security/peace, and economic growth. Without going into further details, one may wonder if this economic theory can be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Analyzing the concept of 'peace dividend'.. The European construction.. The existence of a peace dividend stricto sensu, in the aftermath of World War II.. The EEC budget.. A significant part of structural...»

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