Class and ethnicity in Costa Rica: The Afro-Antillean case

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   08/04/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Latin America has a unique heritage of race mixture and class struggle, within which is located the domination and repression of countless people of African and Amerindian blood. While Costa Rica is no real exception to this historical trend, many...»

Synopsis abstract : «Costa Rica's history.. The popular concept of 'the great white myth'.. Blacks in Costa Rica.. Atlantic coast clashes between Hispanics and Afro-Antilleans.. Black policies of the 1930's-1940's.....»

Second language processing and the access question

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Presentation   |   08/04/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The rest of the paper will be spent expositing and, when necessary, critiquing, some of the literature on second language processing. I will pay particular attention to the recent Shallow Structure Hypothesis (SSH), due to Clahsen and Felser. In...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. The access question.. Processing.. The Shallow Structure Hypothesis.. Conclusion.....»

Efficient capital markets and the importance of behavioral finance

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   08/05/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Efficient capital markets allow to consumers and companies to invest savings, borrow, and manage risk in the most effective way. Capital markets bring together companies, that seek to raise capital to invest in future performance and investors, who...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. The Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH).. Efficient Market Sub-Hypotheses.. The importance of Informational Efficiency.. The importance of Behavioral Finance.. Behavioral Finance and the utility function.. Behavioral Finance...»

The magic of blood: A review of Glib's book

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   08/05/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Magic of Blood is a peculiar juju. Early on through the book, it wasn't grabbing me, so I went to a Taco Bell and tried reading it there. I'm a veggie, so the menu didn't offer "greater cultural understanding", but something in Dagoberto's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The stories in the first section.. The stories in the second section.. That closes the second section. . the ?literary canon? for fiction.. Conclusion.....»

The 1919 World series: Effects of a scandal

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Case study   |   08/05/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Considering the belief that "[except] for motherhood and the flag, no institution stood more for what was good and true about America than baseball," America was shocked to learn that her prized pastime was just as corruptible as anything else...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. 1919 World Series's purpose to bring unity, joy, and peace.. The greatness of the Chicago White Sox franchise.. Influence of the Series.. The eight players' agreements to fix the World Series.. The lasting impact of the 1919...»

Top facts about Anorexia Nervosa

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   08/05/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In a society that is becoming more commercialist and consumer-driven, it is inevitable that standards of beauty become the focus of many, especially women who are the general targets of many advertisements and products. It is because of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Review of related literature.. Analysis.. Conclusion.....»

The Partisan handling of political scandal in the House of Representatives

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   08/06/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «When a political scandal breaks it has a way of dominating the national discourse between the political parties. Seemingly regardless of the nature of the scandalous content, once that label has been affixed within days media news outlets are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Defining political scandal for academic analysis.. Factors which contribute to the character and outcome of a scandal.. Formal inquiries and actions on scandals.. 1989 resignation of former Speaker of the House Jim Wright.. Jim Wright...»

Military Extended Child Care Agency (M.E.C.C.A.)

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   08/06/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Military Extended Child Care Agency (M.E.C.C.A) is an agency that would be used to assist Soldiers and their family members with extended child care services. Most military child care agencies or centers operating hours are from 5:30 am to 6:00...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. Mission.. Business strategy (SWOT Analysis).. Company summary.. Company services.....»

Nordstrom Inc

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   08/06/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «John W. Nordstrom was only 16 years old in 1887 when he left his home country of Sweden to fulfill the American Dream in New York City. With no English speaking ability and only five dollars in his pocket, Nordstrom had a hard time making ends meet...»

Synopsis abstract : «Background of the company.. Industry description.. Company description.. Mission statement.. SWOT analysis.. Strengths.. Weaknesses.. Opportunities.. Threats.....»

Anarchism in the Spanish civil war

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   08/07/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «In a decade of cataclysmic worldwide depression and spreading fascism, the Spanish Civil War's Anarchist forces signaled a message of renewed hope of emancipation to the scattered working-class forces throughout the globe. The question still...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Anarchist ideology. . The key element of Anarchist philosophy.. Participation and direct action.. The Spanish Anarchists.. Popularity of Anarchism in Spain.. Combating the challenges such as the powerful Nationalist forces.. The...»

Auto pollution: No solution?

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   08/07/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «For the sake of natural resources and the welfare and prosperity of the population, motor vehicle fuel economy and emission standards must be raised. The dangerous and complicated problems that we face both today and tomorrow with motor vehicles...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. 1990's - the hotest decade.. Air pollution.. Diesel exhausts contribution to asthma. . Honda's report on its new fuel cell vehicle.. Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV's).. Provisions of the Clean Air Act Amendments.....»

Criminal law - prison industrial complex - too complex? Criminal law - prison industrial complex - too complex? Criminal law - prison industrial complex - too complex?

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Presentation   |   08/08/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «A third party has entered the scene of the U.S. prison system: the private sector. A handful of for-profit Wall Street corporations are currently making millions of dollars from what some critics call "dungeons for dollars." Such corporations...»

Synopsis abstract : «Private sector and the criminal justice system.. The root causes of the new high demand for prisons.. The media in the push for harsher sentencing laws.. Corrections-officer unions and corrections corporations.. Private companies and cutting...»

Interconnections: Chaos, Art, and Life

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   08/11/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «"Nature is seen as an interconnected dynamic network of relationships that include the human observer as an integral component." If we were to replace the word "nature" with "art" in this quote, it still functions as a good definition. Through...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The parts and the whole.. Focus not on structure but on process.. Epistemic science.. No fundamentals.. No absolute 'Truth' but approximate descriptions.. No more dominance over nature.. Conclusion.....»

Multicultural early childhood literature in picture books: Reflections and explorations from the color-blind generation

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   08/12/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Utilizing methods of research, social and historical inquiry, as well as interviews and examination of texts both primary and secondary, the purpose of my senior work project is to interrogate the dominant view(s) of multi-cultural early childhood...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description of the key idea being explored and a clear statement of purpose.. Description of the methods of investigation to be employed.. Relevance of the project to the field of education or one of its sub-fields.. The theme of the culture of...»

The prevalence of eating disorders among Asian American women

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   08/12/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The prevalence of eating disorders among ethnically diverse populations has become increasingly evident over recent years. The existence of eating disorders across the socio-economic and global sphere has raised interest in the socio-cultural...»

Synopsis abstract : «Eating disorder.. Anorexia Nervosa.. Bulimia Nervosa.. Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified.. Treatment.. History.. Theory.. Anticipated study.. Method.. Anticipated results and further implications.....»

Religious Persecution

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   08/12/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In recent history, religion has become more tolerated in the world. However, many religions continue to be persecuted for their beliefs despite their popularity throughout the world and despite the injustice of denying this basic civil right of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Religious persecution of Christian faith.. The growing conflict between Hanafi Sunni's and the Shia's against the Salifi Sunni's.. Denial of the '10 Central Human Functional Capabilities'.. Curtailing of religious persec...»

Common portrayals and stereotypes of the Indian princess in popular culture

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   08/12/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Stereotypes of Native Americans have continued through to the 21st century with films like Dances with Wolves (1990), The Last of the Mohicans (1992), and Pocahontas (1995). In films like these and other popular culture, Native Americans appear...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The story of Pocahontas.. Myths about native women generated from the desires of the colonists.. Violence against Indian women. . Indian women in economic, social, and political realms.. The hand of British women in stereotyping...»

Top-down or bottom-up valuation process?

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   08/12/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Investors typically select investments that provide a rate of return, which compensates them for their time, the expected rate of inflation and the risk involved. In this context, the value of an investment is estimated based on the required rate of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Determining asset value.. Estimating future stream of cash flows.. Estimating discount rate.. The top-down, three step valuation approach.. Economic environment.. Industry environment.. Company Analysis.. The bottom-up,...»

Applied criminology - How are we best to describe the actions of a serial killer?

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Presentation   |   08/13/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The definition of "serial killing" has proved problematic within the confines of narrow legal definitions of murder. Moreover, serial killing adopts multifarious forms brought on by many different states of mind (D, Wilson. 2001). Holmes attempted...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Eric Hickey's database research on the demographics of serial killing.. Describing the conduct of serial killers under applied criminological theorem. . The central theory pertaining to the conduct of serial...»

Co-Ownership and joint tenancy problem question

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   08/13/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In order to advise Phillip, Claire and New Ventures plc in relation to enforceability of their rights in the property (the Property), it will be necessary to consider the complex legal system governing co-ownership of land.With regard to property...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Unity of possession.. The case of Claire and Samuel.. Joint tenancy.. The case of Drake v Whipp.. Conclusion.....»

To what extent does e-commerce favour market facilitation over consumer objectives?

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   08/13/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Traditional business models cite "location, location, location" as the critical factor for commercial success, however the hallmark of e-commerce is that issues of location in the physical sense are not relevant . As such, the concept of "location"...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Challenges of E-Commerce.. International initiatives.. EU initiatives.. Conclusion.....»

How disability rights will be protected in England and Wales after 1st October 2007

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   08/13/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The main legislative framework addressing protection of disability rights in the UK has been the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) as amended by the Disability Act 2005 to widen the definition of "disability" in order to confer stronger...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Problems of the previous system.. Impact of the Equality Act 2006.. Conclusion.....»

Equitable tracing discussion

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   08/13/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Equity has a more sophisticated method of tracing than that of common law. The rules assisting in the location and preservation of traceable property have been developed and applied in relation to fiduciaries and often in the context of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Court of Appeal in Agip Africa v Jackson.. The case of Trustee of the Property of F.C Jones and Sons (a Firm) v Jones.. Application for constructive trust.. Conclusion.....»

A critical examination of current law of divorce and the need for change

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «"There is no one branch of the law more important, in any point of view, to the great interests of societythan that which regulates the formation and the dissolution of the nuptial contract. No institution indeed more nearly concerns the very...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Background to current law.. Review and analysis.. Comparison with other jurisdiction: Scandinavia and Canada. . Recommendations.. Summary and conclusion.....»

Nature of aggression and the law

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The nature of aggression has always been troublesome to settle as a legal concept, especially as it is "intertwined with political elements" . The concept of aggression as a criminal offence was fuelled by the International Military Tribunal at...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definition of aggression.. Nuremberg charter and the leadership requirement.. Resolution 3314.. Jurisdiction.. Conclusion.....»

How can we balance the need of protection for vulnerable witnesses and the rights of the accused?

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The tension between the rights of the accused and a vulnerable witness has remained a problematic balance to address through the criminal justice system. The enshrined presumption of innocence imposes a burden of proof set "beyond reasonable doubt...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Scottish government consultation.. Observations and recommendations.. Conclusion.....»

The impact of European Union Law on the world of sport in the context of sport regulation and restraint of trade since the Bosman decision.

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Under European Union law, Article 81 of the EC Treaty provides that all agreements between undertakings, decisions of undertakings and concerted practices which may affect trade between Member States and which have as their objective or effect the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Bosman Ruling.. Background to the relationship between sport regulation and the EU.. The Lariv and Pack reports.. Case Law Pre-Bosman.. Case Law Post-Bosman.. Conclusion.....»

Could the tide be changing? Travel agency management

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Travel agencies play an important role within the UK travel and tourism industry. They are the retail arm of the industry selling holiday products and travel services to the public. Yet travel industry analysts have been predicting the death of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Traditional travel agency business model and immediate impact of e-commerce boom.. Long term impact of e-commerce boom and future outlook.. Conclusion.....»

Software development agreement

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Standard contracts   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «1. [ ] Limited, (Company number ), the registered office of which is at [ ](the "Client") AND 2. [ ], the registered office of which is at [Address ] (the "Developer") BACKGROUND: A. The Client wishes to have...»

Synopsis abstract : «Background.. Operative provisions.. Developer's undertakings.. Acceptance of the software.. Fees and payment.. Developer's liability.. Copyright, patents, trade marks and other intellectual property rights.....»

Land law: The Land Registration Act

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The Land Registration Act 2002 (LRA) came into force on 13th October 2003 implementing an overhaul of the organisation of registered land system, repealing the Land Registration Act 1925. The Law Commission Report Number 271 highlighted the central...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Land Registration Act 2002 (LRA).. The wider scope for protection of proprietary interests both legal and equitable.. 1925 Land Registration Act, section 70(1) (a).. 12 October 2006, easements - subject to certain specific rules and the ensuing...»

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