Term papers and essays in Social Studies, literature, Social Sciences and Business Strategy

How to reform the UN security council and why?

Document abstract : «The Security Council is usually considered as the most important organ of the UNO. Primarily "responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security" , the Security Council has huge responsibilities and thus needs legitimacy to fulfill...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Why should we reform the UN Security Council?. Only one reform of the UN Security 1965.. The entrance of Germany and of Japan within the Security Council as permanent members.. What are the solutions proposed?. A long era of...»

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The "Memorial Laws"

Document abstract : «In the first part of this paper, I give an account of a recent controversy that arose in France and in which historians played a significant role. This controversy involves a number of actors: the French government, which passed the so-called...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. An account of the controversy.. Analysis.. Drawing distinctions.. A cost/benefit assessment.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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NGOs: Representing civil society at the WTO?

Document abstract : «In 1994, the Marrakech Agreement established the World Trade Organization (WTO), one of many suprastate institutions that were created all along the 20th century. The purpose of this organization is to regulate all trade activities between its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The legal framework for participation.. Vagueness of Article V 2 of the Marrakech Agreement.. The guidelines for WTO-NGO interaction created two years later.. Active participation of NGOs in WTO activities: Is it not enough.. A call...»

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Comparison between Confucianism and Islam in terms of Knowledge of the Sacred

Document abstract : «Confucianism, the second major religion in China, is a religion that really caught my attention among all the religions studied in the comparative religion class. It is exceptional for the reason that it emphasizes on a single man, Confucius, who...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The rise of Confucianism and alternatively Islam.. Explanation on Confucianism.. Confucianism in the Chinese society.. Principles of Confucius.. Explanation on Islam.. The existence of God not being questioned.. Principles of...»

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To what extent is Belgium a sui generis federation?

Document abstract : «Only 25 countries out of the 193 world-wide existing operate with a federal political system . If we look at the ones situated in Europe, there are very few: Austria, Belgium, Germany, Spain , and Switzerland. I am here interested in the newest one:...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Defining federalism.. Belgium's federalisation process.. Analyzing the characteristics of a federal state.. Traditional way of solving the problem.. Possessing mechanisms and institution(s) that guarantee the stability of the system....»

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International organisations and sovereignty

Document abstract : «The French campaign for the referendum on the European Constitution has perfectly shown the fear of a loss of state sovereignty due to the European Union within the political elite as well as within the society. With the increase of international...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Sacrificing sovereignity with the creation of international organisation in relation to the European Union.. Increase in international organisations.. Meaning and understanding of sovereignity.. Sovereignty as political...»

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The reasons for Britain's slow economic growth in the 1970s

Document abstract : «Britain already had experienced economic difficulties in the 1960s, but the concerns did not grow since the overall standard of living was keeping on rising. On the contrary, the 1970s proved to be much more worrying economically, as they presented...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Britain's slow growth in the 1970's and the burden of inflation.. Unstable environment and short run policies.. Mounting unemployment and mounting inflation.. Role of Britain's poor industrial performance in the relative economic...»

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Why has the European Court of Justice been so central to the process of integration?

Document abstract : «"Law is often still treated as if it were a separate field, clearly distinct from the economic or political spheres" . As the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has never been given a lot of media coverage, most of the time, its role in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. 1951-1965: The solid foundations of the ECJ.. The European Community a legal entity.. The Treaties of Paris and Rome empowering the ECJ.. The judges' expansive methods.. 1965-1986: The ECJ as the driving force behind integration.. The...»

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What is the function of representation in Hobbes conception of political power as presented in the Leviathan?

Document abstract : «The notion of Representation is a key feature in democratic regimes. More stable than the direct participation of the people into political life, it supposes that the institutions of the State reflect the composition and the wishes of the people. A...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Leviathan and its representation.. Why is representation necessary to protect the individuals' lives?. The covenant as the foundation of the sovereign's authority.. Who is this mortal God? The representation (as depiction) of the...»

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Discuss the origins of the French Revolution - economically, politically, socially, and ideologically

Document abstract : «"Great revolutions which succeed make the causes which produced them disappear, and thus become incomprehensible because of their own success" (1), wrote Alexis de Tocqueville one hundred and fifty years ago. Yet, we will try all the same to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Financial crisis of the kingdom.. Public deficit .. Expenditure in huge participation in the American war of independence.. Political crisis.. Instability of French administration.. Social crisis.. Lack of uniformity and inequality in...»

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Dell's case: the build-to-order business model

Document abstract : «Michael Dell founded the company in 1984 while he was at the University of Texas at Austin. He began by selling improvements of IBM-compatible PCs and started to sell his own brand of PCs one year later (the Turbo). The concept was very simple: from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Company background.. Dell and the technology complex: The build-to-order business model.. The role of IT and Internet in coordinating Dell's value chain: Dell as an e-commerce company.. Direct PC value chain: Dell'™s hardware delivery...»

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Industrial relations in the United States: A way from confrontation to cooperation

Document abstract : «The industrial relations characterize the employee-employers relation in a company. In the United States, the term "industrial relation" really appeared with the creation of the Commission on Industrial relations in 1912 after two leaders of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Confrontation.. The origins of the employer-employee conflicts (1770-1800).. The industrial revolution and the first unions (1800-1870).. The violent era (1870-1900).. Cooperation.. Beginning of the 19th century: An...»

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Democracy in Nigeria at the dawn of the 21st century

Document abstract : «"« Democracy is good, » says Godwin Eweye, a video-store owner, « but Nigeria is not yet fully democratic. »" A few days only after Nigeria's 2003 parliamentary elections, this local comment illustrates the enduring difficulties that the country...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Mr Obasanjo's efforts to transform the most populous country in Africa into a consolidated democracy.. Plan for the assessment of democratic prospects in Nigeria.. Nigerian politics: A new civilian era?. Rapid transition toward...»

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Poverty in Russia

Document abstract : «Russia is the biggest country in the world and is also today one of the 10th most important economy in the world. In fact, Russia is situated at the 14th world rank concerning its total GDP for 2005 with approximately 763 000 million $, and at the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. General statistics about Russia in 2005.. Russia's social and demographic situation: A declining and aging population, with low life expectancy.. Ages pyramid in Russia, 2000.. Mortality rate and birth rate.. The influence of...»

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International relations, theory and practice: the Second Kashmir war

Document abstract : «I will deal in this essay with the Second Kashmir War, which was a war between India and Pakistan in 1965. We will see how we can interpret the causes and the origins of the war, and the way it was ended and solved. I chose to use two different...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The history of war in Kashmir.. The conflict between India and Pakistan.. The Indo-Pakistani war of 1965.. The end of the first war for Kashmir.. The origins of the Indo-Pakistani conflict.. Reasons that lead to the second war for...»

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Russian and French Economies

Document abstract : «Russia is the biggest country in the world and is ranked 7th for its population with 143 million of inhabitants. The country is today one of the 10th most important economy in the world. In fact, Russia is situated at the 14th world rank concerning...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Economic structure.. Role of the state in the economy.. Social indicators.. Regional disparities.. Commercial partners.. Identifying differences.. French transport infrastructures.. Russian infrastructures.. Transport infrastructure...»

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Is it conceivable that you might survive the death of your body?

Document abstract : «If somebody thinks thoroughly about life, he will naturally come across the thought of death. We see death as a natural consequence of life. Everyone is not agreeing on the meaning of death though. Some see it as the end of everything, a total...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Identifying people according to their looks.. The case of life after death.. Can we really detach ourselves from our bodies? . Two identical persons living at the same time.. How can someone live without Their body?...»

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Roma Housing in the Czech Republic

Document abstract : «The English documentary "Gypsies, tramps and thieves?" realised by Kate Blewett and Bryan Woods in 1999 notably shows a Roma young mother who lives in revolting conditions in a single room shared with twenty-three other Roma. We can see them piled...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The conditions Roma lived in at the beginning of the century.. Concentration of Roma in 'Holobyty'.. Functioning of Holobyty.. Discrimination against Roma.. Extent of effectiveness of international law and organisations.. Czech...»

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The role of the European Union in the democratisation of Central and Eastern Europe

Document abstract : «In the concept of « consolidation of democracy », two aspects can lead to misunderstanding. Firstly, one can interrogate on the direction towards which such a consolidation is supposed to tend, as the word « consolidation » implies that democracy...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The concept of 'consolidation of democracy'.. The qualitative and quantitative aspects of democracy.. The consolidation of democracy, a question of democratic survival?. The proposition by Andreas Schedler.. Appropriate criteria for a...»

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Moulin Rouge and Romeo + Juliette

Document abstract : «Romeo+Juliet and Moulin Rouge are two movies directed by the eccentric Baz Luhrmann. In these love stories, Baz Luhrmann especially stake on the visual and the abundance: the abundance of decorations, the abundance of colourful visuals (Moulin Rouge...»

Synopsis abstract : «A few words about Baz Luhrmann.. Resume of Romeo+Juliet and Moulin Rouge.. Moulin Rouge.. Romeo+Juliet.. When Moulin Rouge takes one inspiration of Romeo+Juliet.. The marginality of the theatricalness in Moulin Rouge and Romeo+Juliet.. The...»

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Social welfare system in transition: The reform of the pension system

Document abstract : «The transition from a centrally planned economy to a market economy, from communism to democracy, and from unitary to a federal state had extreme consequences for the overall welfare of Russian population: including health services, social...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. General view on welfare.. The former Soviet Union pension system.. The beginning of the reforms.. The contemporary pension system.. The benefits.. The limits and risks.. The way forward.. Conclusion....»

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Computer simulation study of ionic and non ionic hydration

Document abstract : «Liquids, solution, and liquid crystals present local, but not long-range order. On one hand particles in liquids interacts much strongly than the particles in gas, and this prevents the use of the usual statistical mechanics methods to predict their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Modeling molecular liquids with computers.. The structure of liquid water at ambient conditions.. The ionic solvation.. Ionic hydration in infinitely dilute solutions.. Effect of the temperature and density for Na+.. Solvation of...»

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Politics is just show-business for ugly people

Document abstract : «On October 7, 2003, the 2003 California recall resulted in Governor Gray Davis being recalled with 55.4% of the Yes vote. Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected Governor of California under the second question on the ballot. On this day, a large...»

Synopsis abstract : «A certain confusion between media shows and politics.. The border between media and show.. Politics and the growing influence of communication.. Which implications in the political sphere?. Garbled campaigns.. Various interrogations on the future of...»

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Law of war crimes: command responsibility and the Yamashita precedent

Document abstract : «In an interesting article from the Legal Times untitled 'From the top on down'1, two American military judges, namely J.D. Hutson and J. Cullen, lay emphasis on the need to hold Secretary of Defence D. Rumsfeld accountable for abuses on his watch...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The legal framework for Yamashita's trial in Manila.. The actual jurisdiction of the American Military Commission.. The legal basis of the charges against the General Yamashita.. Yamashita and command responsibility: A debatable...»

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How do the Federal Republic of Germany, Fifth Republic France and post-war Italy fulfil the criteria of Lijphart's 'majoritarian' and 'consensus' models of democracies?

Document abstract : «This essay will attempt to analyse the Federal Republic of Germany, Fifth Republic France and post-war Italy thanks to Lijphart's work Democracy (1984). Lijphart classifies the 'majoritarian' model (or 'Westminster model') and the 'consensual...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A single party in a majoritarian democracy.. The situation in Germany.. The drafters of the Fifth Republic constitution.. France and an asymmetrical bicameralism legislature.. Majoritarian democracies.. The French electoral...»

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Impact of the French Revolution on 19th century France

Document abstract : «It is quite difficult to discuss the impact of the French revolution on the French society for the country had difficulty accessing stability in the 19th century. Indeed the intervening decades witnessed four major upheavals: in the 1790s, 1830,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Revolutionary legacy on political life and institutions.. Institutional changes and consolidation of the state.. Parliamentarism and legitimacy.. Centralisation and bureaucracy.. Democracy, politicization of the people and national...»

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Community food security in North Minneapolis: Barriers and solutions

Document abstract : «Despite an overwhelming amount of facts, studies, and annual reports proving the contrary, many people today continue to deny the existence of hunger in the United States. Middle-aged Americans will recall hearing their parents demanding them to...»

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

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Internet & direct marketing

Document abstract : «The direct and database marketing can be differentiated from classic marketing as it is an individual approach of the customer. As the consumer behaviours are in constant evolution, direct and database marketing help companies integrate rapidly...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. Principles of direct and database marketing: The new way of doing marketing.. Principles of direct marketing.. The database marketing.. Focusing on Internet marketing.. Benefits of direct marketing.. Limits of direct...»

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Nokia's corporate communications

Document abstract : «Until the 1980s, Nokia was a Finnish company, in the 1980s Nokia was a Nordic company and in the beginning of 1990s an European company. Now, we are a global company," declared Jorma Ollila, President and Chief Executive officer of Nokia, in 1997....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Deal and Kennedy's theory of corporate culture.. The five elements of a strong corporate culture.. The four generic corporate cultures.. Nokia's corporate culture.. Nokia's business environment.. Nokia's values.. Nokia's...»

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Terror and Horror in the Fantastic Novels: Walpole's The Castle Of Otranto, Shelley's Frankenstein and Stoker's Dracula

Document abstract : «The concepts of terror and horror are key factors in the Fantastic and Gothic novel. This literary genre appeared with Walpole's The Castle of Otranto in 1765 and then flourished until 1830; it mainly developed during the historical period of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Differences between terror and horror.. The role of psychological modes in the novels.. Different theories by authors and philosophers.. Explanation by Burke.. Sublime in nature causing astonishment.. Where delight can be a 'negative...»

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In spite of its record of failure the EU continues to try to develop a common foreign policy. Why?

Document abstract : «The European Union is often described as an "economical giant but political pigmy" . The Union is indeed the first commercial power in the world, but its political representation on the global stage is weak. From many points of view, the former...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Creation of European defence community and the concept of a common foreign policy.. Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP). . Political background of member states.. Reasons for which EU needs a common policy.. To guarantee peace...»

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To what extent is the British newspaper market is a pluralist market?

Document abstract : «According to former MP William Hague, Britain 'has a great and vibrant tradition of a free and pluralist press and media, rich in its diversity and opinions.'(Hague; 2000). It is true that in the past decades, the British newspaper market has always...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The newspaper market in the perspective of a pluralist democracy.. Results the evolution of the British newspaper market.. Dependence on advertising revenue.. A free and creative production of news.. The general Marxist view of...»

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Is heterosexuality "natural"?

Document abstract : «The most common definition of heterosexuality is that of a sexual identity of somebody who is sexually attracted to the opposite sex. According to Richardson, "[Heterosexuality] is constructed as a coherent, natural, fixed and stable category; as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Reasons why heterosexuality is natural.. Women and heterosexuality.. Forcing of women into heterosexuality.. Gender power as the centre of speculation.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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Transition Macedonia

Document abstract : «Throughout the centuries, the South-eastern corner of Europe has been the scene of many invasions and transcending civilizations. This left the trace of different cultures, religions and empires. One of the most evident cleavages in the region is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Linz and Stepan theory with respect to Macedonia.. The five arenas of democracy.. Democracy in multi-national states.. The actual state of Macedonian democracy.. Recapitulation.. Macedonia - a contested region throughout the...»

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The EU Foreign Policy - Myth or Reality?

Document abstract : «European Union (EU) critics are a very heterogenic group. Amongst them, there are people who think that this organization has too many responsibilities. Sometimes this disapproval is summarized in only one word: 'Brussels', the city where several...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The historical background of CFSP and CSDP.. The failure of the EDC and the 'Fouchet Plans'.. The European Political Cooperation.. The Common Foreign and Security Policy.. The institutional framework of CFSP and CSDP.. Introductory...»

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Ready meals vs. Pot Noodle

Document abstract : «The aim of this report is to understand and analyze the consumer behaviour towards two products of two major brands which operate in a same sector. First of all, we chose the food industry in the specific market of "ready meals"; we immediately...»

Synopsis abstract : «Outlines.. Objectives.. Research development.. Research methodology.. Secondary research.. Primary research.. The market: Industry overlook and future trends on the market.. Qualitative and quantitative data.. Quantitative data: Survey.. Qualitative...»

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The EU and the disintegration of Yugoslavia

Document abstract : «In order to better understand the disintegration of Yugoslavia at the beginning of the 1990s, it is interesting to recall that Yugoslavia was first created in 1918, and was dismembered firstly during World War Second. Then, it has been dismembered...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. On the brink of civil war: Misunderstanding, incomprehension and division.. Yugoslavia: An explosive situation.. The West: Division of the European Union. Improbable attempts at maintaining peace in Yugoslavia.. The EU between...»

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The significance of the Magna Carta

Document abstract : «The Magna Carta is a charter signed by King John in 1215, during the Middle Ages, a period organized around the system of feudalism. This text embodies an enormous advance politically speaking: it is the basis of the whole English institution....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The social and political context before 1215.. The writing and the content of the Magna Carta.. The consequences of the Magna Carta after 1215.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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The budgetary implication of the European Union's May 2004 enlargement

Document abstract : «On 1 May 2004 Europe celebrates the entrance of ten new members in the European Union but behind the fireworks and the celebrations, Brussels has to adapt itself to this new generation of the European project. One of the most important points is the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The new balance.. Agenda 2000.. The financial framework 2007-2013.. Structure of the financial framework 2007-2013.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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Why has the development experience of sub-Saharan Africa diverged markedly from that of other developing regions?

Document abstract : «The recent images of migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa dying on the border of the Spanish territories of Ceuta and Melilla reminded the Northern opinion of the reality of life in the poorest region in the world . Migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa flee...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The singularity of Sub-Saharan Africa compared to others developing region.. The labor force represented by the future slaves.. The decision of the Europeans to use African labour force in the middle of the nineteenth century.. The...»

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Cleopatra: Shakespeare's analysis of women's alienation

Document abstract : «According to Yves Bonnefoy Shakespeare wanted to do with Antony and Cleopatra more than a political analysis of Rome. Indeed, Shakespeare analysed in this play the place of women in the Roman society, in order to make a comparison with their role in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The use of common prejudices to analyse women in society.. Cleopatra as the puritan stereotype of femininity.. An analysis of the place of women in society.. Cleopatra's search for nobility.. Cleopatra's evolution.. Cleopatra's...»

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'Prime ministers are already 'presidential', and are becoming more presidential': examples of United Kingdom, Italy and France

Document abstract : «In most European countries, Prime ministers are the major figure of the political game. They have a wide interface, with the media (both at a national and international level), and with their population, even if they are never called the "head of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Presidentialization process.. Personalisation of politics.. Personalisation of Prime Ministers.. Role and power of Prime Ministers.. Contrast between 'Presidents' and 'Prime Ministers'.. The effectiveness of Prime Ministership in UK,...»

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Carnival - Interpretation of Bakhtin

Document abstract : «The "Carnival Season" is a holiday period during the two weeks before the traditional Christian fast of Lent. The word has a Latin origin and literally means "to remove the meat" or "stop eating meat". But carnival and the "carnivalesque" are not...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The positive energy of a carnival.. Carnival: A way of resisting to the temporal power.. The spiritual power of carnival.. Freedom for people of all classes.. Critcisms against Bakhtin's theory of carnival.. Carnival could have the...»

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Positive-Normative distinction

Document abstract : «The methodology in economics is important because it gives us a better understanding of the economic analysis. The purpose of economic theory is to provide a comprehensive framework for the study of human behaviour declares Gary Becker (1976). As...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The distinction between positive and normative economics.. Positive economics.. Normative economics.. The value-free.. Economic examples.. Criticisms.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is primarily a Western document, limiting the claimed universal applicability of Human Rights

Document abstract : «On 10 December 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the Third General Assembly of the United Nations. In the aftermath of WW2, nearly every state that had fought with the Western Allies wanted the atrocities of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. How far did the great Western powers influence the writing of the UDHR.. UDHR viewed as being Western.. Cultural relativism.. Conclusion.....»

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The Trans-Afghan pipeline project: History, stakes and perspectives

Document abstract : «World competition around the natural resources of Central Asia and the Caspian is not new, but the collapse of the Soviet empire has revived it. This region, believed to possess huge oil and gas reserves, is also a point of contact of different...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Turkmenistan's inaccessible wealth.. Turkmen gas and Russian pipelines.. Alternative projects.. War and peace in Afghanistan.. Post-Taliban Afghanistan and the revival of the project.. Winners and losers.. Other obstacles on the way...»

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Muslims and the State: A comparative study of Muslim religious needs in the educational domain in France and Great Britain

Document abstract : «Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in Europe today; it is already the second religion in Europe. There are at least thirteen million Muslims living in this area ranging from Portugal to Finland and from Ireland to Bulgaria. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «State education and religion in France and Great Britain.. The British Education Act: From a Christian education to a multicultural education.. The wearing of Islamic veils and state run schools.. Public funding of Islamic schools.. Explaining the...»

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Lucozade Sport vs. Highland Spring

Document abstract : «Water in general is considered as a low risk, low involvement product. Despite the fact of being an 'ever-since existing' product and fulfilling the primary need of survival, people's awareness of the importance of drinking water is a rather recent...»

Synopsis abstract : «The projected images created by advertisements and brands.. Lucozade Sport as UK's favourite sports drink.. Projected advertisement and the creation of an image of natural pureness.. Techniques employed by the marketers.. Highland Spring's use of...»

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The government of the Iroquois

Document abstract : «The Iroquois confederation, also called the League of Nation was a confederation of five Nations. These Nations of Iroquois were the Mohawks, the Oneidas, the Onondagas, the Cayugas and the Senecas). A sixth Nation (the Tuscaroras) joined the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Great Law of Peace.. The origin of the League of the Iroquois: The establishment of the Great Law of Peace.. The principles of the government.. Social structure and political organization.. Social basis.. Social control and...»

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Representations of gender and sexuality in films

Document abstract : «'The street's getting worse everyday here. The whores were bad enough but the drags are wiping us out. I can't stand the drags. (). They confuse transvestism with a circus. Worse, with mime'. In All About My Mother (Almodovar; 1999), the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The theory of cross dressing.. The effects of cross dressing in movies.. Common elements in movies.. Cross dressing in Ma Vie en Rose.. Male cross dressers and female cross dressers.. The realities of transvestites and...»

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The representation of American teenagers in films during the 1950s and 1990s

Document abstract : «The 'teen film', 'teen flick' or 'teenpic' has changed since the 1950s when it started to define itself through Juvenile delinquency films. As was recently commented, 'the teen flick has lost its shiny innocence and become a cynical brute' (Maher;...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Rebel Without a Cause.. Juvenile delinquency and Ephebiphobia.. Trend created by the highly mediated increase of juvenile delinquency.. The suburban environment of Rebel Without a Cause.. Dean's representation of the American...»

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Should illegal immigrants be legalised in the USA?

Document abstract : «While the Spanish government legalised 600,000 undocumented workers in May 2005 and the French Minister of the Interior Nicolas Sarkozy is currently trying to get his bill reinforcing control over illegal immigrants passed through the French...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The reform project.. Legalization of illegal immigrants.. Repairing the initial injustice of being born in Liberia or in Ecuador.. Contribution of immigrants to the American prosperity.. Negative consequence of illegal...»

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Danone global strategy

Document abstract : «Danone is one of the world leaders in the food industry. The group focuses on three worldwide business lines: Fresh Diary Products, Beverages, and Biscuit & Cereal Products. Its turnover in 2005 was 13.02 billion Euros. We have chosen this group...»

Synopsis abstract : «General presentation of Danone: past and today's position.. Danone's position in the food market.. Background history of the group.. Division by sector.. Geographical division.. Danone global strategy.. Internationalisation to take...»

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Mercantilism

Document abstract : «Mercantilism was both an economical policy and different theoretical ideas. It was typically a European phenomenon which reached its highest development in the seventeenth century. It slowly disappeared during the eighteenth century. Thus,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The two most influent ways of thinking England and France.. Mercantilism.. Bringing a response in the economical field to the problems faced by medieval societies.. Global effects. . A fundamental step for the constitution of modern...»

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The gay community in the USA: from marginal to mainstream?

Document abstract : «Today, the concern of minorities' rights is crucial in the United States of America. The rights of the homosexual community represent a wedge issue. The homosexuals, indeed, acquire more and more rights in the United States and this acquirement...»

Synopsis abstract : «Outline.. An ideal to reach: Equality of rights.. The perception of the gay community in the United States.. The homosexuals in the popular culture.. Team work assessment.. Bibliography.. Glossary.....»

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De Soto, H. (2000) "The mystery of capital - Why capitalism triumphs in the West and fails everywhere else"

Document abstract : «In 2004, at the meeting of the World Economic Forum, Bill Clinton publicly declared that Hernando De Soto - founder and president of the Institute of Liberty and Democracy (ILD) in Lima and consultant to numerous heads of state - was "probably the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. De Soto documenting the capacity of the poor for accumulating assets. . A grand calculation by his research team.. Dead capital.. De Soto's dismissal of the argument on culture.. Conclusion.. Bibli...»

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Church and state controversy in the middles ages

Document abstract : «The disputes between Ambrose and Theodosius, the Carolingian rebellious episcopacy and Louis the Pious, and Gregory VII and Henry IV led to a same conclusion; the three emperors did penance. We can view these disputes as different episodes at...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The relationship between Church and State.. The autonomy of spiritual and temporal.. The ambiguity within the Gospels.. The disputes between Ambrose and Theodosius.. The excommunication.. The public penance.. Ambrose's claim that it...»

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Pornography in the Finnish context

Document abstract : «Since 1970s, some changes have been made in the Swedish and Finnish pornography market. The consumption of pornography has increased in terms of supply, variability, and accessibility. Pornography and pornographic material for a variety of tastes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Consumption of pornography.. Growth of pornography.. Government and pornography.. Conclusion.....»

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Communication & youth

Document abstract : «The media view of youth is hardly encouraging. We read about hoodies, 'happy slapping', teenage pregnancy, drugs, STDs. And these days too, we find part of the world's youth actively turning themselves into would-be suicide bombers. So, why do we...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. How youth is defined nowadays: A communication point of view.. The subject of the youth market.. Mc Gowan and the definition of youth.. Mc Gowan and a qualitative study aimed at revealing the new faces of youth.. Developments in the...»

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Short-run and long-run aggregate supply

Document abstract : «One of the goals of economists is to try to predict the changes in the state of the UK economy. Thus they are interested in the economic growth -given by the growth of potential GDP-, the inflation and business cycle fluctuations. The Aggregate...»

Synopsis abstract : «the goal of economists.. Understanding the AS-AD model.. The quantity of capital and the state of technology.. The prices of factors of production in the long run.. The purpose of the aggregate supply.. The determination of the macroeconomic...»

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What are the main causes of social exclusion?

Document abstract : «Shot in black and white cinema verity style, Hate (La Haine) follows a day in the life of three aimless, violence-prone, ethnically-diverse young men who hail from the same decaying housing project in Paris. Mathieu Kassovitz won the Best Director...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The first cause of social exclusion.. The meaning of work for social integration.. Labour market evolutions or the outbreak of social exclusion process.. Causes of social isolation.. The loss of family and social links.. School as an...»

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Airline companies strategy and Open Skies Agreement

Document abstract : «From Icarus to Airbus 380, the dream of the "flying man" seems to be universal. During the 20th century this dream was becoming real through the development of the plane and airline companies which manage it. The rising need to travel has obliged...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Airline company strategies.. September 11 and the SARS in 2003.. Important strategic issue.. Open skies agreement.. Domestic sky opening - a decrease in the national Identity for a European one? . An opportunity for the economy?. A...»

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Economy of Mexico

Document abstract : «From the 1940's until the 1960's there was a strong economic growth in Mexico. This strong economic performance proceeded into the 60's. Manufacturing was the country's dominant growth sector and attracted many foreign investors. Although there was...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Economic growth.. Causes of the growth and the role of the government.. Macroeconomic instability.. Tequila crisis.. The national development plan.. Conclusion.....»

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Why has there been no reform of the UN?

Document abstract : «"Reform is the purposeful act of modifying the structure, composition, decision-making procedures, working methods, funding or staffing of an institution in order to enhance its efficiency and/or effectiveness in advancing its core goals and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The obstacles the UN System has to overcome is its complexity. . Manpower and bureaucracy.. Cutting financial wastes and improving efficiency of the system.. The UN Charter.. The veto.. The scope of a political power. Conclusion:...»

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Are there 'just wars'?

Document abstract : «The notion of 'just war' can be considered as a moral philosophy of the War debating the legitimacy of wars and the way wars are made. The existence of just wars thus supposes that violence can be ethical. However, it has to be underlined that even...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Just War Theory, a secular idea aiming at morally legitimizing wars.. The classical definition of a Just War.. The evolutions of the Just War Theory from Antiquity to the 17th century.. A redefinition of the theory considering the...»

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Was Arendt's pessimism about modern liberal society justified?

Document abstract : «Hannah Arendt was born in 1906 in Germany, being the only child of middle-class Jewish parents of Russian descent. As a university student, she was one of the most brilliant and studied with the finest scholars of the time. Arendt in 1933 left...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The starting point of her reasoning.. Ardent and totalitarianism.. Her claim that totalitarianism lacked rationality.. Universal pessimism about life.. Totalitarian terror.. Her attempt to free herself from all precedents. . Her...»

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The X-files (1993-2002) - A cult text

Document abstract : «The X-Files (1993-2002), about two government agents investigating unsolved cases relating to paranormal activities, was a quality drama which became a cult hit with audiences and subsequently an international cultural phenomenon, generating vast...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A cult program.. The Twilight Zone and 'a dimension of mind'.. Building a curiosity about the supernatural.. The film Donnie Darko.. The X-Files.. Division into 'Mytharc' or ?Mythology' episodes.. Long running narratives.. Twin Peaks...»

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Account for the failure of Clinton's health care reforms

Document abstract : «In the United States in the early 1990s, both public opinion and political actors agreed that healthcare system did not work properly anymore. The American system is based on employment, i.e. those who work can benefit from a healthcare insurance,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The weaknesses of the plan and of its conception.. Formation of the task force.. Goal of the health care reform.. The most important weakness of the plan.. The political strategy of Clinton to pass his bill.. The opposition the plan...»

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Wilfred Owen: Anthem for Doomed Youth, 1917

Document abstract : «The text to be commented upon is a poem written by Wilfred Owen in 1917 entitled Anthem for doomed youth. It is a petrarchan sonnet, a sort of diptych with two different parts which hinges upon lines 9 and 10. The title is a key for the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The first part of the poem.. Double meaning and the rhythm of the words.. The alliterations in 't' and 'r'.. Religious symbols in second quatrain of the first part of the poem.. The second part of the poem.. The symbols of...»

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Was the NATO bombardment of Serbia legitimate?

Document abstract : «After the disintegration of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Kosovar Albanians became targets of the Serb policy of "ethnic cleansing". UN requested both parties to the conflict to stop hostilities and to return to negotiations....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introducion.. The idea of standardized criteria to legitimate the use of force.. Criteria in the case of Kosovo.. Conclusion.....»

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Postmodernism and cinema

Document abstract : «'It's about flights of fantasy, and the nightmare of reality, terrorist bombings, and late night shopping, true love, and creative plumbing.' (Gilliam; 1985). This tagline for the film Brazil highlights most of the concepts present in postmodernist...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Techno culture.. Dreams as a significant part of the story.. Hybrids and the juxtaposition of elements.. Twin Peaks.. Exploring self-reflexivity in Twin Peaks.. Hybrids in Twin Peaks.. The scenes between Donna and James.. The blurring...»

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Operational auditing

Document abstract : «According to the Institute of Internal Auditors, Internal Auditing could be defined as "an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organisation's operations. It helps an organisation accomplish...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Description of internal auditing functions.. Who uses internal auditing/ who performs it? . Internal auditor's role in corporate governance.. What is internal auditing?. What is internal control?. What is the relation between internal...»

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The tend offer on Marionnaud

Document abstract : «Bernard Marionnaud is a family company. It is the history of Marcel Frydman (73 years old) who decided 20 years ago to buy a perfume shop for his wife with only 100 000 Francs. But he realised after a while that he was very interested in this shop...»

Synopsis abstract : «The historical background of Marionnaud.. A way to a tender over.. Rescue package.. The financial management implications.. The consequences of the tender offer.....»

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History of mathematics in China

Document abstract : «"Chinese mathematics" was defined by Chinese in ancient times as the "art of calculation". This art was both a practical and a spiritual one. Like in Europe, many traces of calculations and solutions of equations were found by archaeologists. Today,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Brief history.. The Chinese counting system.. Origins.. Schemes of notation.. Rod numeral system.. Traditional system (still used nowadays).. Complements.. Instruments to calculate.. Chinese counting boards.. The abacus.. The Chinese...»

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To what extent can the Spanish model of citizenship be used for the European Union? Examine the rights and duties of the citizen under the Spanish Constitution as well as the conciliation of various regional aspirations and feelings. In what way is this

Document abstract : «According to many commentators and journalists, the European Union would be challenged by some crisis, each of them having different natures: for instance, European regions, whereas they could be a good complement for European governance, are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Exploring solutions that have been imagined by other countries.. The Spanish constitution: Various rights in exchange for unity.. Elaboration and overview.. The 'Spanish model of Citizenship'.. A singular regional dimension.. A...»

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Schubert's piano trio in e flat in Barry Lyndon, Stanley Kubrick, 1975

Document abstract : «In this paper, I will analyze the use of Schubert's piano trio in e flat op. 100 in Barry Lyndon, a 1975 Stanley Kubrick's film. First, I will consider the music independently of its original context. In a second part, I will see how Kubrick uses it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. 'Notturno', andante con moto (The second movement of this four movement work ).. Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon.. The role of the music when Redmond Barry sees Lady Lindon.. The repetitive character of Schubert'™s...»

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Patriarchal ideology, gender and media

Document abstract : «In a study carried out in the mid-70s, B. Miles (1975: pg.un) found that the proportion of men and women in situation comedies was nearly similar. However, the author points out that 'the gender roles and the humor could still be traditional and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Evolution of patriarchal ideology.. The visual media.. Women in the Western civilisation.. The case of gender representation in cinema.. Patriarchal ideology laughed away in Swimming Pool by Francois Ozon.. Photography as a medium of...»

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The Stephen Lawrence affair

Document abstract : «Stephen Lawrence was born in 1974; he was the first child of Doreen and Neville who emigrated from Jamaica in the 1960s. He had one brother Stuart and one sister Georgina. By the age of seven he had already resolved to become an architect. He lived...»

Synopsis abstract : «Who was Stephaen Lawrence?. What happened to him?. The reaction of the police.. The reaction of the community.. The reaction of the press.. The concequences.. The report of the Stephen Lawrance inquiry.. The Stephen Lawrance Charitable Trust.. The...»

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Brasseries Kronenbourg: 1664

Document abstract : «We have chosen the beer 1664 because it is the most famous beer of the brand Kronenbourg, which is the leader of the French beers market. Kronenbourg is an international company which offers lagers, white and amber beers to brown ale, as well as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Presentation of the company.. Main facts.. History of the company.. The different strategies of Kronenbourg.. The different brands and partners brand of Kronenbourg.. The product strategy of the brand.. The positioning.. The product range.. The...»

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Is there a distinct American political culture?

Document abstract : «We often assess that some behaviours are "American" and some "European". Doing this, we mean there is a distinct American culture. Does it match for political culture? Political culture could be defined as a set of behaviours and habits towards the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Liberalism and the American people.. The factors that made the United States a fertile land for this liberal culture?. Political behavior which results from the liberal ideology.. Conclusion.....»

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From toleration to proscription: Christian Emperors' attitude toward Paganism in the Fourth Century

Document abstract : «Constantine's conversion to Christianity in 312 at the battle of the Milvian Bridge is highly debated among scholars. There is on the other hand no doubt that the Roman population was widely pagan at that time and did not convert to Christianity...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Paganism, a secondary issue under Constantine?. The accuracy of Constantine's conversion to Christianity.. Constantine's religious legislation preserved in the Theodosian...»

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The idea of a fundamental agreement between Confucianism and Christianity

Document abstract : «"After about 400 years of study and research, Confucianism in the West is still a subject which only involves a small group of scholars." It is more than surprising when we actually realize how wide and deep is the effect of Confucianism on Chinese...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to Confucianism and Christianity. . What is Christianity?. What is Confucianism?. Agreement on the fundamental concept that irrigates their whole philosophy.. Matteo Ricci's attempt at blending the two thoughts.. ...»

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The civil rights movement - From counters to subs

Document abstract : «The Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery (speech by Lincoln Sept.23nd 1862  13th amendment in 1865); the 14th amendment declared everyone equal and the 15th gave the right to vote provided some very restrictive conditions were met....»

Synopsis abstract : «Black counterculture: Projects and action.. Political and ideological forefront.. The 'separate but equal' myth.. The three M's (Marcus Garvey, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr).. Expressions of Black counterculture.. Civil disobedience/legal...»

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Transition of Croatia

Document abstract : «According to Linz and Stephan, five interacting areas need to be in place before a consolidated democracy can exist in a state. First, there must be a free and lively civil society. A civil society is the arena of the polity where self-organizing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Croatia before the First Yugoslavia.. The Yugoslav idea.. Realization of a Yugoslav unity?. Yugoslavia.. The first Yugoslavia (1918 ? 1941).. The independent state of Croatia (1941 – 1945).. The Second Yugoslavia (1945 –...»

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Sex and the city: Analysis of a sitcom

Document abstract : «Sex and the city is a popular American cable television program, which is adapted from Candace Bushnell's book of the same title. Sex and the city was the idea of a single woman in her thirties writing about relationships and using that column as a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The show.. Location.. Expressing what modern women and feminists need to challenge.. Characters.. The main character of Carry.. Charlotte the art dealer. . The successful lawyer Miranda.. The character of Mr. Big.. Linguistic...»

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Airbus - Boeing War

Document abstract : «The 27 of April 2005, at 10h29 the A380 plane has taken off for the first time of the airport of Toulouse. The A380 property of AIRBUS, company which conceives, develops, builds, sells and ensures the technical support after sale of the planes of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Main part.. Airbus.. Civilian products.. Boeing.. The conflict.. Commercial battle.. The combat of the Titans.. The blows marketing.. 'Gros porteurs' against long-distance.. A competitor for the 747.. Airbus-Boeing WTO dispute.. Who...»

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Are Maquiladoras only an asset for the USA?

Document abstract : «There are about 3320 kilometres of frontiers between Mexico and the United States of America: more than three times the length of France. All along the border were built, since the years 1960s, more than 3000 export assembly plants, primarily...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A strategic asset for the USA.. An advantage for Mexico in search for employment.. A source of benefits for European countries.. Conclusion.....»

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Film studies: signs and postmodernism

Document abstract : «'L.I.E: Long Island Expressway. You got the lanes going east; you got the lane going west. You also got the lanes going straight to hell' Thus opens L.I.E., a film about a fifteen-year-old boy who becomes involved in an unusual relationship with...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Reality according to J. Fiske.. Parts of Howie's house in L.I.E.. The use of colors.. Shots of the white kitchen with no food in it.. Howie's bedroom.. The difference in social class between Howie and Gary.. The movie 'La Vie est Un...»

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What place does the Maori culture hold New Zealand today?

Document abstract : «New Zealand, made with several small islands and two main ones, is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea, around 2,000 kilometres far from Australia, New Caledonia and Fiji Islands. It is 270,000 km² large, with three million people...»

Synopsis abstract : «A historical background.. Pre-European life.. At the time of colonization.. Current data.. Maori people today.. Some remains of an old culture.. Maori obtaining redress.. Current Maori references.. A fragile culture.. History is irreversible.. The...»

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Abortion and the Supreme Court

Document abstract : «Abortion is one of the most controversial topics of the American society. Even after Roe v Wade, a 1973 ruling of the Supreme Court permitting abortion, the debate has always been of topical interest. In this feature of The Economist published on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Decision of the Supreme Court - refusal to consider pro-life organisations as dangerous.. SC and the pro-lifers who demonstrate outside abortion clinics.. The abortion issue as a topical interest.. The situation of South Dakota.. The...»

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Children and conflict: Afghan children and post conflict processes

Document abstract : «Historically, the processes of securing peace, reconciliation and reconstructing a country have neglected the specific needs and rights of children. However, the approach to the role of children in post conflict societies is slowly changing. To...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Background on Afghanistan.. Violation of children's rights. . Impact of conflicts on children.. Families and their children.. Appropriate counselling.. Health issues.. Weapons and children.. Debate over the use of landmines.. Cluster...»

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Intercultural communication: interaction in a changing world

Document abstract : «When euripides wrote, all is change ; all yields its place and then goes in 422 B.C., he probably did not realize that he would be helping to introduce a book on intercultural communication. Yet, that study of intercultural communication is about...»

Synopsis abstract : «The importance of intercultural communication.. International contacts.. The new technology.. The new population. . The new economic arena. . Domestic contacts.. Immigration.. Recognition. . Studying intercultural communication.....»

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Artaud's theatrical principles

Document abstract : «Artaud stated that 'theatre is first ritualistic and magical, in other words bound to powers, [] and whose effectiveness is conveyed through gesture, directly linked to the rites of theatre which is the very practice and the expression of a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The presence of 'physical, objective elements perceptible to all'.. The creation of a special world.. Artaud's request for 'brilliant lighting'™.. The performance style and costumes which were used in the production.. The primary...»

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Music and social movement: Reggae

Document abstract : «Reggae music is an engaged musical genre. It is very famous and at the same time not so well-known. Most of the people think of Reggae music as music of joy, peace and linked to Jamaica, the sunny island where everyone smokes herb freely. But in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Origin of reggae.. The slaves in Jamaica.. The disc industry in Jamaica.. Disappearance of Rythm'n'Blues.. Young reggae musicians and singers.. The reggae group 'The Wailers'. . Dj'roots and new sound techniques and its role in the...»

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How can the "crisis" of the Welfare States affect the policy of fight against poverty?

Document abstract : «Since the end of the XVIIIth century, the disastrous consequences due to the Industrial Revolution and to "savage capitalism" on working conditions has been underlined through the rising resentment of the working class. That is why, in order to...»

Synopsis abstract : «The crisis of financing: The unevenness between receipts and expenditures.. Post-industrial evolutions: from an inadequate system of social protection.. A tax and market based model.. The crisis of efficiency: Cases of extreme poverty.. The...»

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Extreme right in Belgium

Document abstract : «In September 2006, seventeen people have been arrested in Belgium for allegedly planning attacks aimed at "destabilising" the country's institutions, 10 of these 17 people where soldiers and the federal prosecutor's office said in a statement that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The emergence of the modern Extreme Right movement.. The failure of the Front National.. The growing success of the Vlaams Blok or Vlaams Belang.. 'The Extreme Right Utopia' in Belgium: The case of the Vlaams Blok/Vlaams...»

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Decision Making: Will the US Attack Iran?

Document abstract : «Iran has always been a major concern in United States foreign policy. With almost seventy million inhabitants, three times the population of Iraq, the former Persia is a key actor in the Middle East. The diplomatic relations between America and Iran...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report of Febuary 2006.. The Neoconservatives: 'The World Must Be Firm'.. A cautious intelligence community.. The growing influence of Condoleezza Rice.. The weakened presidenc...»

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St Patrick

Document abstract : «It is difficult to retrace the life of Saint Patrick, because no one is sure of the exactness of the events. Indeed, the punctuality of the facts is mixed up by a lot of legends. The historical marks are not sure and it is difficult to extract the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Who was Saint Patrick? . Myths about Saint Patrick.. Saint Patrick in the Irish tradition.. Saint Patrick's Day.. Conclusion.. Personal comments.....»

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Does reality TV have any ill effects on the participants and the viewers? To what extent?

Document abstract : «This literature review deals with the contemporary topic of reality TV. It is particularly focused on the examination of the ill effects of reality TV shows for both contestants and viewers. The study found out that the appeal which encourages...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. The reasons why contestants take part in such shows.. The reason why viewers watch Reality TV games.. Study on reality tv shows.. Study of the various consequences of reality tv on both participants and viewers.. The...»

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Multi-level governance in the European Union

Document abstract : «The former French President of the European Commission, Jacques Delors, once stated that the European Union was an "unidentified political object". This phrase highlights the complexity of the EU polity, which various theories have tried to capture...»

Synopsis abstract : «Assessing the claim that the EU represents a move from state-centric to multi-level governance.. The complexity of the EU polity.. Models focusing on the relationship between supranational, national and subnational institutions.. The relevance of...»

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