Explain Marx's conception of communist society and assess critically in comparison and contrast with the social ideals of Rousseau

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «"A spectre is haunting Europe - the spectre of Communism." This is the prophetic opening line of The Communist Manifesto, published in 1848, one of the major and most well-known work of Marx and Engels, dealing with their ideal of a communist...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Marx's vision of a communist society.. The necessity of a revolution.. The internationalism of communism.. The abolition of private property.. The abolition of division of labour.. The diverging opinions of Marx and Rousseau.. The...»

Is Intercultural communication possible across the Baltic Sea Region?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «"The meaning behind intercultural communication is to try to bring different world views and meaning attributions closer to each others through and with the help of verbal and non-verbal interactions" . Here is a definition of intercultural...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The influence of cultural diversity on the intercultural communication across the BSR.. A first overview of national and trans-national cultural dimensions across the BSR.. Languages and intercultural communication across the...»

Radicalization of the French Revolution, from 1789 to the end of 1794

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The French Revolution is often depicted as a process of growing violence, underpinned by more and more radical theories. Indeed, a Manichean view often leads people to believe that France was peaceful in the beginning of 1789, and turned violent and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Discussing the radicalization of the French Revolution.. La Prise de la Bastille by Jacques Godechot.. Violence in the French Revolution.. The rise in the price of bread.. Economic questions.. The conception of liberty and...»

What are the main milestones in the emergence of the Palestinian problem and the Arab-Israeli conflict?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «In January 2006, the Islamic militant group Hamas won the Palestinian Parliamentary elections, with 42.2% of the votes. The election in Palestine of a group that remains committed to an armed struggle, the destruction of Israel and retaliatory...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Jews idea of returning to the land of the Bible and their forefathers.. Discrimination of Jews in Europe.. Jewish settlement in Ottoman territory.. The Balfour declaration.. The interwar period.. The British capture of...»

Is civil disobedience ever justified?

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «"Man is bound to obey secular princes in so far as this is required by order of justice. Wherefore if the prince's authority is not just but usurped, or if he commands what is unjust, his subjects are not bound to obey him, except perhaps...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The theory of civil disobedience.. The idea of democracy.. Democratic regime and moral obligation to abide by the law.. Democratic form of government and justification to disobey law.. Democracy and the European political...»

The 'true and fair view' in financial reporting

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Originally, one major concept was stressed in the United Kingdom: the 'true and fair view' in financial reporting. This concept was so popular that it even overrode the little regulation that existed then. In recent years, the increase in accounting...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The 'true and fair view' override in the United Kingdom.. 'True and fair view' versus regulation.. The "true and fair view": A myth.. Conclusion.....»

Qualitative vs. quantitative research techniques in tourism

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Case study   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Research in the field of tourism has not been very important until the early nineteen seventies; it has begun to spread only since that time. Marketing research is a broad concept including various techniques, but a main distinction should be done...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Quantitative methods.. Domination of quantitative methods in tourism.. Factors to be considered.. The kind of marketing research required.. Importance of differentiating primary data and secondary data.. Quantification of the...»

Disaster in Darfur and the responsibilities of France

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «On 16 May 2006, resolution 1679 was unanimously adopted by the Security Council of the United Nations Organisation (UNO). It expressed its intention to consider conducting a "United Nations Operation in Darfur" and called for the deployment of "a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Begining of the conflict in Sudan's Darfur region.. Debate on the qualification of exactions in Darfur as crimes of genocide.. Beyond the interrogation on the existence or not of genocide.. Responsibilities regarding international...»

The African-American cinema: Between protest and integration

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The invention of cinema happened at the very same time as the establishment of the segregation in the South. This social and political system, which advocated prejudices and inequality of races, is definitely going to stigmatize the nature of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Birth of a Nation (1915).. A eulogy of racism.. A worship of the KKK.. The birth of the Black cinema: a protest against 'the Birth of a Nation'.. Guess's who's coming to dinner (1967).. An 'immaculate' Black.. An incarnation of...»

Heineken in Russia

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Heineken is the first European Brewer and one of the first brewers in the world. Also, to give a better idea of the situation of the company, let's state some figures. In 2005, net profit was 761 million €, with sales above 10 billion €...»

Synopsis abstract : «Heineken's strategy for growth.. The challenges facing Heineken in meeting its objectives.. The overall economic situation in the different countries.. The Americas - the most profitable regions for Heineken.. The fast growing market of...»

France under the Fifth Republic

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The French Fourth Republic collapsed following the rise of the civil war in Algeria. Its lack of stability, which was a consequence of its parliamentary structure and the weaknesses of its parties, did not manage to survive this major crisis, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The significant divisions inside the French Right.. Divisions inside the Parties of the French Right throughout the Fifth Republic.. Divisions between the parties of the French Right.. When the national unity is achieved around one...»

Black and white imagery in Blood Wedding by Federico Garcia Lorca

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «When analysing Lorca's use of black and white imagery in Blood Wedding, a first observation would tend to show that the colour white is much more present throughout the play than black, the white being used, not essentially in the characters'...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Use of white imagery.. Inclusion of a song.. Description of act I scene 3.. Description of act II scene 1.. The wedding preparations.. Description of Act III.. The appearance of the moon in scene 1.. Explanation of the second scene of...»

The rise of feminism

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Organized efforts by women to achieve greater rights occurred in two major waves. The first wave began around the mid-19th century, when women in the United States and elsewhere campaigned to gain suffrage-that is, the right to vote. This wave...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Factors leading to the rise of feminism.. A particular context for women implied the awakening of consciousness.. The understanding of necessity to react against 'the false friends'.. Manifestations of the rise.. Ideological...»

To what extent have developments in individual rights in Britain delivered family friendly working practices, and with what implications for all relevant stakeholders

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Since New Labour came to power in May 1997 some developments in employments rights have aimed to promote the balancing between work and family life: "Families are the core of our society, but they are under pressure. Women and men struggle with...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. European background and the UK government.. The statutory rights enforced by four main legislations.. The Employment Rights Act 1996.. The Employment Relations Act 1999.. The Maternity and Parental Etc Regulations 1999.. The...»

The Daily Mail's electronic version, United Kingdom

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The news outlet I have chosen to analyze is the internet version of "The Daily Mail ", a newspaper based in the United Kingdom, very famous especially in England. It includes the daily version of this newspaper as well as "The Mail on Sunday", its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: Research object.. Analysis.. Gate keeping.. Agenda setting.. Framing.. Objectivity being the goal of the newspaper.. Conclusion.. References.....»

The political role of the judges in law and politics

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «My presentation is concerned with the relationship between law/the judiciary and politics. The laws relating to civil and criminal wrongs are indeed made either by Parliament in the form of Acts of Parliament (also called statutes) or by the judges...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The traditional view: The judge like an arbitrator, a mediator.. In the traditional view, the judge must act like a political, economic and social eunuch.. A theoretical view on the theory of separation of powers and on vision of law...»

Aristotle and the best kind of life in society

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Nicomachean Ethics (NE) is generally considered, not without any reason, as one of the main books in the history of the ethics. Indeed, Aristotle describes and constructs in his book major concepts, like virtue or happiness that have been used for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Aristotle's definition of the purpose of the human being as an excellence. . Virtue.. Excellence by itself.. Excesses and deficiencies.. Aristotle being considered in opposition with Plato.. Habits and the nature of virtue.. The...»

TMode: Trade show of fashion creators

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The fashion industry includes, in term of activity, the manufacture of clothes, footwear and of sweaters, shoes, perfumes and jewels. An industrial company on 10 works in the field of the fashion. Sector was little concentrated, it groups together...»

Synopsis abstract : «Information.. Presentation of sector.. Commentary on the exhibitors.. Summary of an interview.. Personal conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Works of literature often contain a secret which is eventually revealed with great dramatic effect

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Henrik Ibsen in his drama A Doll's House vividly shocked his contemporary audiences of 1879, unaccustomed to the radical and novel insights on the relationship between husband and wife he displayed through his heroines' emancipation, from her role...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The dramatic evolution Nora undergoes in A Doll's House.. Nora's belief and her secret.. Mrs Linde and Krogstad as two shipwrecked souls.. Revelation of the truth.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Accounting report to the board of direction

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Today our company is using a cost-plus pricing approach to price its product. In fact this method used to price our products can be inadequate in certain cases for our firm. In the usual course this method is used in a monopoly situation. Today, we...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Choice of a company's pricing policies.. Defining the pricing objectives and elements that we have to take into consideration.. Choice of the strategy.. Recommendation to the board of direction.. Bibliography...»

Leadership : Review of the literature

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   19 pages
Document abstract : «Research on leadership has been part of organisation behaviour for the last one hundred years and is seen as one of social science's most researched subject (Antonakis, Cianciolo and Sternberg, 2003:5). It is believed that in 1896, the Library of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Overview.. Leadership literature quandary.. Leadership domains.. Leadership, power and management.. Leader type and role.. Leadership research.. Leadership measurement.. Leadership taxonomy.. Leadership theories.. Trait theory.. Behaviour...»

Museum of the Native Americans

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «As opposed to most other exhibitions on Native Americans, the one held within the Native Americans National Museum puts the emphasis on the present life of Indian Americans. They are not classified as a memory of the past anymore but as part of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Native Americans as opposed to what has been argued in the past.. Not static communities waiting for Europeans to come.. Migration.. The encounter with the Europeans.. The Native American culture.. Infusion of religion at every...»

Assess the impact of the Hundred Year's War upon Anglo-French trade

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Hundred Years War is an important period of the English history and of the French history. The Hundred Years' War was a conflict between France and England, lasting 116 years from 1337 to 1453. It was fought primarily over claims by the English...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The death of Charles IV - The king of France.. The increase in iron and steel trades in the war.. The Scottish interruption.. Loss of Normandy.. The effects of the hundred years war.. The effects on trade and...»

Have we reached the limits of the EU enlargement?

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «In the light of the massive 2004 European Union (EU) enlargement and the current one of Bulgaria and Romania, the question of whether the EU is reaching the limits of its enlargement shows all its relevance. In fact, since the moment the European...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The previous enlargements and the end of the Cold War.. France and Germany's position in the EC.. The EFTA enlargement.. The German reunification and the collapse of the Soviet Union.. The 2004 enlargement and enlarging...»

How strategy and network changes are linked?

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «This paper focuses on the relation between the network changes and the strategy of an organization. It also provides a description of the links between those two concepts. The network change is an essential part of the understanding of industrial...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary.. Introduction.. Network change: What is it and what are the main characteristics?. Network change and strategy perspectives.. Broad network change.. Is change beneficial or risky?. Network change and Strategy: Common...»

British housing policies Case study: Impact on the social exclusion experienced by the Pakistani minority

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Case study   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Water and food are commonly accepted as the basic needs of life. Housing, by providing us a shelter, is also necessary so that you survive. Therefore it is also a fundamental need. However, every house should not only be a shelter, but also a real...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The social exclusions.. The condition of African-Caribbean and Africans.. The situation of the Pakistanis.. The housing policies for the Pakistanis.. The effects of such policies.. Conclusion.. Bi...»

Mahathir's legacy and the stability of Malaysia

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Nowadays, Malaysia is known as a model of rapid development. Indeed, in the middle of the twentieth century, the economy of this country is agriculture-oriented and nothing hints any economic boom to come such as the one which occurs a few years...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Mahathir and the outstanding development of Malaysia.. Modernity and entrepreneurship as a goal.. The choice of industrialisation.. Authoritarian policy and the economy.. Mahathir's legacy: Badawi's challenge.. Replacing a 'national...»

What are human rights and what place have discussions on human rights found in international relations?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Though they may disagree on the importance of this phenomenon, most international experts now admit that there is a growing concern, both from states and from people, for Human Rights in international relations. Human Rights are often used to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The almost non-existent place of Human Rights in International Relations from the birth of the discipline to 1985.. The ambiguous relations between international liberalism and Human Rights.. The fall of international liberalism, the...»

Literature review and qualitative analysis

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «When doing my project, I will first have to gather information about the chosen topic from different resources. Books, articles, periodic literature, Internet, university publications will all together define my knowledge about the topic and give an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Literature review.. Definition of literature review.. Introduction: Tells what this story is going to be about.. Body: Main text tells a the story.. Conclusion: Sums it up.. Interviewing.. Qualitative approaches to public relations and marketing...»

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

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The term "queer" is slang for homosexual. It is also a synonymous of odd, curious or suspect. It is also the most recent in a series of words that have constituted the semantic field of homosexuality. But "queer" is not simply the latest example in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The social constructionist vs. essentialist debate.. Defining the queer theory and the purpose of the definition.. Gay liberationist and lesbian feminist understandings of identity.. The notion of identity.. Epistemological and...»

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