In-depth Country-by-Country analysis of distance learning in the Middle East

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   11/05/2008   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : «In this context, underdeveloped countries such as those in the Middle East (i.e. The Arab States, Israel, Palestine, Iran, Turkey, Sudan and Egypt) must increasingly turn to distance learning as a means of broadening access to education for their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The foundation of DE.. Computer-based technologies.. Moving to economics as a driver.. Teachers' attitudes to the various drivers.. Private-sector interests.. Challenges for Distance Education.. Research and funding for programs.. The...»

Treating adolescent drug addiction

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   11/05/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Drug addiction and its treatment are complex issues for medical, psychological, and even legal and moral reasons. Addicts are vilified as objects of ridicule, but children are using intoxicating substances for the first time every day and substance...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Different moral and social concepts of addiction.. Adolescent who experiments with illicit drugs.. Those who create methamphetamines.. Peer pressure.. The role of genetics in drug addiction.. The combination of genetics and passive...»

Bipolar disorder treatment and Vincent Van Gogh's creativity

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   11/05/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The term bipolar disorder is used to describe patterns of manic or hypomanic behavior (which is "just under manic" in the way that a hypodermic needle slips just under the skin, for example - and it is also coupled with elevated, expansive or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Etiology.. Bipolar I and Bipolar II.. Frequency, detection and disorders.. Conclusion.....»

The evolution of the Hermaphrodite in Greek culture

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The nature of the hermaphrodite was a source of conflicting emotions in the Classical World. On one hand, the androgynous being represented a kind of natural deformity and was treated with fear; on the other hand, the hermaphrodite was the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The nature of the hermaphrodite.. The Hermaphrodite in Greek Mythology.. The role of the hermaphrodite in Greek mythology.. Antagonism to the fusion of two separate sexual beings.. The precedent for the appearance of androgynous...»

The origins and functions of religion

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Religion is a subject that has been of constant interest to anthropologists. Before discussing origins, functions and examples of religion however, it is first necessary that we develop a proper definition. For the purpose of this paper I will...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The intellectualist theory.. The myth-ritualism type theories.. Response to death in an animistic society.. The myth ritualist theory.. Religion as completely practical and technological.. The totem.. The arguments of Durkheim and...»

Families make a difference

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Research suggests that adolescent delinquent substance abuse is one of the more prevalent social problems in the United States. I chose this topic because I have seen it among my own peers. Substance abuse is a problem regardless of race, class,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Adolescent delinquent substance abuse.. Jennifer Butters's ?Family stressors and adolescent cannabis use: a pathway to problem use,?.. Scheer, Borden and Donnermeyer's paper ?The relationship between family factors and adolescent...»

Improvement of plants via plant cell culture

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The techniques of plant cell culture facilitate the rapid production of variant cell lines via selection procedures similar to those employed in microbial systems. These variant cell lines are useful in research into the genetics and biochemistry of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Selection of variant cell lines.. Production of variant plants from selected cells.. Production of herbicide-tolerant plants.. Production of chill-tolerant plants from cultured cells.. Production of salt-tolerant plants through in...»

Homosexuality and the psychological field

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the history of the psychological field, homosexuality has been viewed in a variety of different, and often contradictory ways. In the very beginning of the profession homosexuality was not viewed as within its realm of interest. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Homosexuality - controversial topic throughout western history.. Homosexuality - viewed as a sickness.. The etiology of homosexuality. . The ability to isolate sex hormones.. The American followers of Freud - Lionel Ovesey, Irving...»

Bias against blacks and hispanics in the criminal justice system

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Is there a racial bias in America's criminal justice system? This seems like a fairly straightforward yes or no question, yet it has caused heated debate between researchers throughout the second half of this century. Recently the debate has...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Is there a racial bias in America's criminal justice system? . Dubious distinctions.. The prevalence of racism in our society.. Understanding the causes of the bias and assessing its impact.. The disproportionate representation of...»

Three mile island accident

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Three Mile Island Crisis started at four a.m. on March 28th, 1979. There was a clog in one of the pipes and the men working there had to clear it out, which was a regular occurrence. They shot air into the pipe in order to unclog it, which worked...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The begining of the problem.. Water in the main turbines.. Two feed water pumps have fail.. Faulty gages in the operating room.. The water in the cooling loops.. The lack of emergency procedures.. The primary coolant water's...»

The repression of memory in witchcraft study

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The readings for this week focused around the different approaches to the historical study of witchcraft and witchcraft trials: rationalism versus romanticism. Rationalism focuses more on historical and archeological studies in its attempt to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. M.J Kephart's article 'Rationalists vs. Romantics among Scholars of Witchcraft'.. The beginnings of anthropology's influence over historical witch-hunt.. Kephart's succeess - application of the functionalist principles to accusations...»

Manipulation of space and sexuality in L'Avventura

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In Rudolf Arnheim's Dynamics of Architectural Form, Arnheim argues that in many ways, physical space is less important to human beings than the psychological perception of space. For the average man, experience isn't made up of isolated incidents,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Sandro and Claudia's visit to Noto.. The appearance of Claudia and Sandro as standing shoulder to shoulder.. Physical and perceptual space.. The contrast of the ?objective? action.. The body language and styling of the...»

Finding the man in the golem: Perfection through the word in Gustav Meyrink's "The Golem"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Golem, according to legend, is a man-made creature, constructed out of wax, inanimate until a written Cabalistic scripture is placed in its mouth. Without the written word, the physical form of the Golem remains a mix of primal elements; without...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Golem according to legend.. The narrators waking up as the Pernath.. The Ibbur.. Pernath's own personality - parallel to that of the Golem.. Meyrink's use of 'verbal language' early in The Golem.. Pernath's spiritual...»

Sight and reality in Chestnutt's "The Conjure Woman"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «There has always been a fundamental distinction between reality and how our mind represents reality. What we see and observe (external sight) comes into conflict with what we interpret and feel (internal sight). Charles W. Chestnutt's The Conjure...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Charles W. Chestnutt's The Conjure Woman.. The main theme of sight and its relationship to representation and reality.. Chestnutt's collection of tales.. Representations of reality and subjective reality.. Subjective realities -...»

Religious ambivalence: Geology and the Victorian crisis of faith

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Edmund Burke wrote, "There is nothing so fatal to religion as indifference." If religion were the driving force in pre- and early Victorian society, indifference and confusion would have been the contenders of its power. Religion, a societal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Religion and its revered position in early Victorian society. . Britons of the 1820's and 30's.. Memoriam's popularity and empathy with Tennyson's feelings.. The people most severely affected by the Victorian crisis of...»

Spanish assumptions of Native Americans in the new world

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Early assumptions about Native American cultures and religions played a large role in justifying the reformation of Indians' ways of life. Assumptions made by the Spaniards included that Indians lacked morality, ethics, reason, and political...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Early assumptions about Native American cultures and religions.. Native American people.. Bringing civilization to the Indians.. Development of the assumptions on the subject of Native Americans.. The Spanish missionaries.. Military...»

The creative impact of jazz music

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   11/07/2008   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «Music frequently requires more than one performer to be created. Perhaps two or more musicians are required, each playing a "part" - without the presence of all the musicians, the song would be incomplete. Perhaps one musician will accompany a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The notion of Joe and Violet Trace and the narrator of the story as all being improvisors.. The narrator as one of the most central characters.. The narrator's increasingly audacious subjective inferences in describing the characters....»

Dragon ladies and China dolls: Images of Asian American women in American film

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   11/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The image of Asian American Women in film has undergone many changes from the 1920s to today. With stereotypes such as "dragon lady" and "china doll" and the practice of yellow-face, Asian American actresses had plenty of obstacles in the world of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Dragon lady, China doll and yellowface.. The 1920s image of the 'oriental woman'. . Other most common roles for Asian American actresses.. The 1940s, 50s and 60s.. Change in the film industry for Asian and Asian American roles.. The...»

Collegiate publication censorship: Will Hazelwood infiltrate campus life?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   11/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In the United States of America, over 295,516,700 citizens enjoy a considerable amount of freedom. A vast assortment of backgrounds, races, and occupations are compiled to make up the population of America. Although this diversity is combined to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A considerable amount of freedom.. Fear of the standards set forth in the Hazelwood case may infiltrate college campuses.. Suggestions given by Cathy Kuhlmeier, former layout editor, and Spectrum staffers.. The 1969 Tinker v. Des...»

Self reliance as a means to discovering identity

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   11/07/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «According to Ralph Ellison, identity is the American theme. This sentiment explains why his highly acclaimed novel, Invisible Man, features a nameless protagonist trying to discover who he is. Ellison also insists that "the nature of our society is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Dr. Bledsoe instruction to the narrator to drive Mr. Norton.. Dr. Bledsoe assumtion that the narrator knows how imperative it is to limit what Mr. Norton sees.. The narrators respect for Dr. Bledsoe.. Trip to New York as a fresh...»

Peyton Place: The Author, the bestseller and the legacy

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   11/07/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Artistic masterpieces can evolve from any genre. Pablo Picasso's abstract paintings are revered by some as just Leonardo Da Vinci's telling portraits are. The same principle can be applied to works of literature. Frontier adventure stories and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Artistic masterpieces.. Metalious - the woman responsible for sparking controversy in 1956.. Historical factors in Metalious's authorship and the impact Peyton Place on its readers.. The country's temporary encouragement of women...»

Trials and Triumphs: A look at the leadership of the nation of Islam 1930-2005

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   11/11/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Nation of Islam is defined as "a religious and political organization founded in the United States in 1930 with a declared aim of resurrecting the spiritual, mental, social and economic condition of the Black man and woman of America and the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Nation of Islam.. Begining of the Nation of Islam.. The Honorable Elijah Muhammad.. Malcolm Little's desire to join the Nation of Islam.. The replacing of Elijah Muhammad with Wallace.. Concern on what Wallace did as the new...»

Conquering chronic illness: Treating the person as well as the disease

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   11/11/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «A chronic illness is an affliction in which many areas of life are affected. "In the United States, nearly one third of the population experiences severe chronic pain at some point in life. It is currently the most common cause of long-term...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The difficult decision faced by the patient on diagnosis.. Shock to relief: seemingly extreme reactions.. The second response to being diagnosed.. The traumatic news of an ailment.. Children and teenagers.. Commitment to each other...»

Privilege does not pacify: Phillis Wheatley's writing protests slavery despite status

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   11/11/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Phillis Wheatley was brought to New England in 1761 to be a slave. While not every detail of Phillis' life is known, she is considered to have had a good life for someone who was legally property. The Wheatleys encouraged her education and later her...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Phillis Wheatley's arival in New England.. the colonists fight for sovereignty.. colonists and slavery within America.. Phillis Wheatley and a paradoxical New England.. Susana's want for Phillis to conduct herself in the proper manner...»

Cultural analysis: The Maury Povich show

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   11/11/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Maury Povich show is a television programmed that has been syndicated to networks since 1991, hosted by Maury Povich (IMDB). His most popular "theme" of his series is paternity tests for woman, or their man who is involved in a dispute...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Images and Representation of the Black guests.. Over representation.. Voyeurism and commodification of ethnicity.. The Sambo and other ?classic? images of black people.. The Representation of woman.. The Representation of the White...»

Paraphilias

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   11/11/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «It is considered normal to have sexual fantasies and participate in sexual behavior, but when the fantasies and behaviors include inanimate objects, inflicting pain, or children, then others start to wonder if something is wrong with that person. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definition of Paraphilias.. Classification of Paraphilias.. Understanding Paraphilias.. Treatment of Paraphilias.. Conclusion.....»

Cultural and material remains of the Chiricahua Apache

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   11/11/2008   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «The Chiricahua Apache, prior to forced displacement, occupied a broad swath of land surrounding the modern nexus of New Mexico, Arizona, Sonora, and Chihuahua. This traditional territory offered a spectrum of natural environments that varied from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Site layout and architecture.. Disconcerting situation for the ethnoarchaeologist.. Survey of a recently abandoned site area.. Opportunity for overestimation.. The most extensive peripheral site.. Temporary aggregation of...»

The effect of USSR on Cuba

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   11/11/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The second half of the 20th century saw a great deal of USSR involvement in Cuba economically, politically, and militarily. The USSR contributed large amounts of money, weapons, subsidized goods, and other aid to the Cuban government lead by Fidel...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The question of USSR's involvement in Cuba after the Cuban revolution of 1959.. Soviet involvement and the necessary Marxist-Leninist doctrine.. Contradictions and paradox.. Castro's decision to create a socialist state based on...»

The effectiveness of e-learning programs

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   11/11/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The aim of this section is to establish from various literature, the main points of best practice in implementing e-learning into a large organisation, in particular recent research on the attitudes of the implementation of effective e-learning. It...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A review of current literature about the benefits and advantages of e-learnin.. E-learning is - the use of technology to provide guided training.. Incorporation of changes in the internet world.. The business of e-learning inside the...»

The mysterious history of Scientology

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   11/11/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «What is Scientology? The answer is as simple or as complex as the one asking and the one answering wants to make it. Since its creation in 1952, Scientology has been seen by some as a religion, others as a cult, still others as a joke. Is it, as its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What Scientology is.. The philosophy's common intersection of celebrity and culture clashed.. The exact tenants of Scientology.. Complex philosophy and focus on mental clarity.. The exposure of the Xenu origin story.. Scientology's...»

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