What's wrong with the elite theory of democracy?

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The elite theory of democracy has emerged out of two major concerns of its precursors: no theory of democracy until now has given leadership the importance it ought to have, and none has really settled the issue of whether the common man is up to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Fundamental assumptions of the elite theory of democracy.. Various theories of democracy.. Schumpeter's view.. The concept of 'circulation of elites'.. Procedural democracy.. The classical theory of democracy.. The concept of...»

Should the US help India and Pakistan normalize their relations? If so, what role should it play? Mediation, facilitation or hands off?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Although a full historical of the disputes between India and Pakistan and the problem of Kashmir is not necessary, it is important to remember that in the last years, the situation has greatly evolved with for instance, the nuclear tests of 1998,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Why the US should be involved in the normalization process.. The impossibility to choose between India and Pakistan.. The need for normalization of bilateral relations for stability.. New conditions favoring US involvement.. What the...»

European integration theories

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «There is an increasingly accepted agreement that the EU and the process of European integration are just too complex to be captured by a single theoretical approach. Hix holds to this point: "We do not have a general theory of American or German...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The unique phenomenon of European integration.. The realistic theory.. The liberal intergovernmentalism approach.. The constructivists.. The developing of the neo-institutionalist theory.. Conclusion.....»

Afghanistan: Threats and opportunities for the Transatlantic relation

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Afghanistan represents undoubtedly one of the greatest challenges for the Western democracies. The reversal of the Taliban by the international coalition led by the United States after the 9/11 terrorist attacks was seen as a symbol of hope. This...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Afghanistan, 5 years after: Some achievements and great disappointments.. Post-war governance: Installing democracy in Afghanistan.. The failed development of Afghanistan.. The resurgence of the insurgency and the Taliban.. The...»

Barbara Blaugdone's An Account Of The Travels Sufferings & persecutions

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Barbara Blaugdone was born in England in 1609. Her journal entitled An Account OF THE TRAVELS; Sufferings & Persecutions was published in 1691. It is an autobiographical work where she relates her personal and perilous adventures, as a testimony of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Women and Quakerism in the 17th century.. Quakerism: A break with the traditional image of women in religion.. Barbara Blaugdone and the Inner Light.. The Blasphemy Act of 1650.. Barbara's devotion to Quakerism.. Barbara Blaugdone's...»

Critics on the research paper: The market pricing of accruals quality (Jennifer Francis, Ryan LaFond, Per Olsson, Katherine Schipper)

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Market study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The paper "The market pricing of accruals quality" sustains that the quality of accruals is priced by the financial markets. We can judge the value of this research by wondering to what extent, from a methodological and theoretical point of view,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introdction.. Synthesis of strengths.. Accruals quality and its impact on the information risk and the cost of capital.. Innate accruals quality vs discretionary accruals quality.. Methodological weaknesses.. The specific sample that cannot be...»

As a result of the practice of organ transplantation, do we ultimately require a re-thinking of the meaning of death?

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Ever since its inception in the 1950s, organ transplantation has been accompanied by questions about the ethics of taking organs from the dead and living and giving them to others. Discussions abound among physicians, ethicists, policy makers, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Defining and redefining death.. Current definitions.. Critique of the current formulation of brain death.. Is it time to abandon brain death?. Alternative approaches to the formulation.. Should organs from patients in pvs be...»

Polonsky M. J., Brito P. Q., Pinto J. and Higgs-Kleyn N. (2001). Consumer Ethics in the European Union: A comparison of northern and southern views

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Our article for seminar three is called Consumer Ethics in the European Union: a Comparison of Northern and Southern Views. It discusses the issue of a single European market and the cultural problems that occur in this growing "integrated" market....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Integrated regulations and standards.. Overall economic development and growth differences between the North and South of the EU.. Conclusion.. References.....»

Patagonia company

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : «Nowadays, people increasingly realize that the earth is in danger and that if we keep on damaging it the future generation will face significant problems such as lack of water, of natural resources and global warming. That's why many actions are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Market analysis.. The outdoor clothing market.. Consumer trends.. The competitors.. The company.. History of the company.. Analysis of the company.. Patagonia as a business model.. Environmentally-based marketing program.. The role of...»

Cultural profile : China and France

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «China is emerging today as one of the major global economies thanks to its dynamic business activity and a large working population. China is known in the world for its various ceremonies and etiquette dating from the first emperors. It is necessary...»

Synopsis abstract : «The cultural profile of China.. The guanxi.. The mianxi.. The keqi.. The cultural profile of France.. The centralisation.. Individulalism and individuality.. Uncertainty avoidance.. The culture shock between China and France.. Organisation of the...»

France's balance of payments analysis

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «We are going to focus here on the latest France's balance of payments. The document used is mainly the balance of 2006 which was published on June 19th 2007, but will the previous years will also be useful to define the trend, and especially the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The status of the current account.. The financial account position.. Analysis and explanation of this tendencies.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

The emancipation proclamation

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «President Abraham Lincoln entered the war in order to preserve the union of the United States rather than to abolish slavery. Indeed, he repeatedly emphasized that his paramount objective in the war was to save the union, not to free the slaves....»

Synopsis abstract : «The emancipation proclamation.. The Civil War.. An act of justice.. A military necessity.. Bibliography.....»

Diamonds on ice

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776), Adam Smith said: "A diamond, (), has scared any value in use; but a very great quantity of other goods may frequently be had in exchange for it". Thus, a diamond is not...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Identification and definition of issues.. Main facts.. The Canadian Diamond industry within the global diamond industry.. Problem statement and main issues.. Analysis of external factors, opportunities and threats.. Political,...»

The integration of immigrant people

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Canada is the second multicultural country in the world after Australia. According to Statistics Canada (2001), 18.4% of the total population in Canada was born outside the country (Caidi, N., & Allard, D. 2005). Many cultures are therefore in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Personal background and origin.. Ethnicity: A shared cultural heritage based on language.. The Muslim community and Muslim women.. The time spent in the host country.. A young immigrant and ethnic, national, integration or diffuse...»

The impact of demographic development in international marketing

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Market study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «This paper seeks to show the different impacts of demographic development on International Marketing and how enterprises may deal with this phenomenon. With the worldwide population ageing, new markets and new opportunities are opening for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. How is the world population ageing?. The population ageing is an opportunity for a new market.. The marketers: Not able to deal with the older consumers.. How to deal with older consumer...»

Google case study

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Nowadays, Google is considered more as a daily useful tool than a large worldwide company. This Google website is so essential for all the IT users that we have the tendency to forget the men, the women and the know-how behind this wonderful and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The factors being the Google's early success.. Concerning the corporate values and the corporate culture.. The search business has or not to be concentrated.. Search as Winner-take-all business.. The deal with AOL.. Microsoft, AOL and...»

The history of the Jagiellonian university: The history of Krakow

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Since its foundation in 1364, the University of Krakow has known a destiny unique of its kind. It was the second university created in Central Europe after the one in Prague - created in 1348 - and before many others afterward like in Vienna (1365),...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The flourishing beginnings.. Kazimierz the Great.. The restoration of Krakow's University.. A real Golden Age.. The first difficulties.. The Rector and the Bishop's refusal of the ideas of the Reformation.. The authorities boasting...»

Business communication: Netflix and Amazon.com

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Amazon is company which has been experiencing strong expansion. They moved from book distribution to, tools, auto, industrial, sports, health & beauty, grocery, electronics & computers and other products and services. Amazon is constantly scrutiny...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. Introduction.. Why Amazon should consider investing in Netflix.. The Netflix Brand.. Mission statement.. The brand in few words.. Key dates.. Market analysis.. Porter's 5 forces: The industry analysis. Netflix's marketing...»

Women and media

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «As women worldwide fight for that equal chance in the newsroom or boardroom, others are building their own media to make their voices heard. Critical questions are being raised: Will women's equal participation change the nature of journalism? Is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Women in media.. The media equity.. Still pioneers.. The representation of women in media.. Media coverage of women and women's issue.. Women as sexual objects.. Conclusion.. Sources.....»

How do the international conferences participate in resisting the globalization movement?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Globalization is a phenomenon that appeared in the early 20th century. It refers to an increase in the interdependence of the economies, societies, cultures and politics. Globalization has disrupted the face of the World since its apparition....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Westernization.. Of the most important issues in the globalization process.. International conferences to resist a hegemonic domination by the Western countries.. The annual international conference.. The impact of this...»

The classical realist and structural realist theories applied to the Kosovo crisis in 1998-1999

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Kosovo is mostly known as a region in the former Yugoslavia where, in 1998 and 1999, there was growing violence between the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), which sought independence from Serbia, and the Serbian army and police, which were randomly...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The realist theory: Understanding and analysing the sources of Yugoslavia war and of US intervention in Kosovo.. International and Domestic security dilemmas.. International Anarchy and predominance of the nation-states.. The conduct...»

Using the examples of organically grown coffee in Mexico and fair trade bananas St-Vincent, this paper argues that a new global 'Green Revolution' is underway

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «'Globalization is the increasing interdependence, integration and interaction among people and corporations in disparate locations around the world' . This phenomenon can have good effects such as helping developing countries improve their economy...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Green Revolution.. Coffee as one of the worlds most valuable agricultural commodities.. The expression 'Coffee generation'.. A few sceptical coffee producers in South America.. The demand for organically grown productions.. The...»

What historical factors played the greatest role in defining the Arab society and culture since the eighteenth century?

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «From the seventh to the eighteenth century, the Arab World has formed a large area regrouping a Muslim population, sharing a common religion and culture. In different parts of the Islamic World, Islam was the bound between the Umma. Since the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Ottoman Empire: Decline and end.. The Ottoman Empire.. Its failure to adapt its economy and especially its industry to the European economy.. Different interpretations of Islam.. The Arab population under European colonialism.. The...»

The Lisbon treaty

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The 27 European leaders reached a deal on the new "Reform Treaty" during a two-day summit at Lisbon on October 18th and 19th 2007, ending more than two years of political crisis after the French and Dutch referenda. This agreement comes after a long...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The new draft Treaty.. Plans for deeper European foreign policy cooperation and a more permanent President. . The Qualified Majority Voting in the Council.. The 'double majority rule'.. Poland: Agreement about the so-called 'Ionnina...»

"An English court should solve problems of characterisation by applying the only concepts with which it is familiar, namely those of the forum." Discuss the proposition critically with reference to decided cases

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The English conflict of laws is a body of rules whose purpose is to assist an English court to deal with cases tried before it which contain a foreign element. It consists of three main topics: (i) the jurisdiction of an English court, in the sense...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Classification of the cause of action.. The definition list of the available categories or characterizations.. The case of Ogden v Ogden.. Characterizing laws as either procedural or substantive.. How should the court solve problems...»

The liberal and neo-liberal theories applied to the Kosovo crisis in 1998-1999

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Kosovo is mostly known as a region in the former Yugoslavia where, in 1998 and 1999, there was growing violence between the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), which sought independence from Serbia, and the Serbian army and police, which were randomly...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The neoliberal theory: Providing a relevant explanation for why NATO intervened in Kosovo.. the Kosovo crisis: A strong precedent for multilateral action, a key concept of the liberal theory.. Consolidating the international law and...»

Coach: introduction of an American leather goods producer to the French market

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Let us briefly recall the features of the French leather goods market. This market is composed of 123 enterprises generating a turnover of 1703.2 billions euros. In France, approximately 14.000 employees are working for leather goods companies. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Overview of the French leather good market.. Segmentation, targeting and positioning.. Product policy.. Definition of the range of products.. Choice of the product line.. Price positioning.. The distribution policy.. Communication...»

Outline de Gaulle's vision of France's international role and discuss the ways in which his foreign policy sought to realise this vision

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «The immediate cause of Charles de Gaulle's resumption of power (1958-1969) was the Algerian War, which had brought France to the brink of civil war and destroyed the Fourth Republic. By ending the war, de Gaulle had the chance to resurrect his...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The policy of grandeur: A world design?. De Gaulle's vision of the world.. De Gaulle and France's empire.. France's autonomy vis-a-vis the United States protectorate.. The end of French technical and economic subjection to the United...»

The European union's development policy toward Africa

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «On December 8th and 9th 2007 the summit of African and European leaders has hold in Lisbon. It is the second ever Summit between heads of states and governments from EU and Africa after the Cairo Summit in 2000. The 52 countries of the African...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. African development as one of the first European policies, since the Rome Treaty.. The reasons of Euro-African co-operations and development aids.. The main affairs concerned by this cooperation, the priorities, and means of...»

Management of a terroir company: The example of the Burgundian cheese producer Berthaut

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «The Fromagerie Berthaut is one of the four AOC Epoisses producers. It is located in Côte d'Or, in Burgundy. Since 1956, this cheese dairy has produced the "Epoisses", a terroir soft dough cheese made with raw milk. Over the last ten years, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The external environment of the Fromagerie Berthaut.. The PESTEL analysis.. Internationalization drivers and their influence on the company's activity.. The offer on the Epoisses market: Porter's five forces.. The internal environment...»

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