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Human Rights and Universality

Document abstract : «We'll see that a mediate position can be found between what Donnelly has identified as radical cultural relativism (a) and radical universalism (b). Thus, it seems that a cross-cultural consensus can be found on the universality of some basic rights...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The UDHR: Western conception of human rights . Human rights: A western invention. Human rights as opposed to duties and collective mechanisms. The accusation of cultural imperialism. The issue of the hierarchy of rights within the...»

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Communism in the USA

Document abstract : «To establish a real picture of communism in the USA and to understand its actual situation, I will first talk about the reasons why the USA cannot be seen as the best place to be a communist and then I will ask myself whether we can say there is an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The US as a bad place for communism. Communism against all American values. Anticommunism in the US. The agony of communism since 1990. The CPUSA: The failure of the European model. Renewing the CPUSA . Conclusion....»

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'Washington bears a considerable amount of the responsibility for the radicalism of the Iranian Revolution and the resultant deterioration in US-Iranian relations'

Document abstract : «'When examining the policies that the United States conducted toward Iran from 1945 to 1979, one cannot help but realize that Washington bears a considerable amount of the responsibility for the radicalism of the Iranian Revolution and the resultant...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Iran's expectations on the United States . Iran as a geostrategic concern to the United States . Conclusion....»

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"When you look back at the role that Washington has played between the Arabs and the Israelis, it is clear that the United States could end the Arab-Israeli conflict tomorrow, if it so desired"

Document abstract : «The picture taken at the Washington summit right after the Madrid conference just says it all: Rabin and Arafat, the representatives of the two most antagonistic peoples in the modern world, shake hands under Clinton's blessing. Thus it may seem...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The United States: The third variable in the Arab-Israeli conflict. American inconsistencies in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Conflicts originating from the internal factors. Conclusion. References....»

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Affirmative action

Document abstract : «In the dictionary, an affirmative Action is said to be an active effort to improve the employment or educational opportunities of members of minority groups or women. Affirmative action has been the subject of increasing debate and tension in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. History of affirmative action. For or against affirmative actions. Reverse discrimination. Affirmitive actions and its success. Opponents of affirmative action. Conclusion. Questions....»

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Critical evaluation of the ways in which the Equal Pay Act 1970 seeks to achieve equal pay between men and women

Document abstract : «Because of the large number of women taking jobs in the war industries during World War II, the governments urged employers in 1942 to voluntarily make "adjustments which equalize wage or salary rates paid to females with the rates paid to males for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Equal Pay Act of 1970. The main element of the Equal Pay Act 1970. The Equal Pay Act 1970 in brief. Implication of Equal Pay Act : An example. Corning glass works vs Brennan 417 US 188 (1974). Evaluation of the Equal Pay Act...»

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Hedley Bull's The Anarchical Society. London, Macmillan, 1977

Document abstract : «Bull's The Anarchical Society is a ground-breaking book that proposes novel, powerful concepts for reading today's world order as well as the order that prevailed in the world in 1977. Today more than ever, we need the idea of international society,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. International society as the idea-force. Bull: Realist or Universalist - A discussion. Fitting of anarchy . First critique: A link between international system and international society. Second critique: The importance of...»

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Life, death and politics : A run-down of the abortion debate

Document abstract : «Few issues have fostered such controversy as has the topic of abortion. The participants in the abortion debate not only have firmly-fixed beliefs, but each group has a self-designated appellation that clearly reflects what they believe to be the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Beginning of human life. Immorality of abortion. The religious aspect. Justifying abortion. Abortion and personal choice. Abortion and the constitution. Legal status of abortion. Conclusion....»

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Feminism and criminology

Document abstract : «The application of feminism to the field of criminology can be quite uncommon; indeed, in criminology it is men who supply the essential "standard case". Until recently, criminology has been primarily focused on men and crime with little reference...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Women as offenders. Neglecting women's violence. Increased focus on men's violence. Nature of women's crimes. Women's crime in the past. Increasing crime by women. The criminal justice system towards women-offenders. Explanations of...»

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Theory of direct effect

Document abstract : «Born into the International order, the European Community law can touch people only through the juridical order of its Member State. Therefore arises the question about the relationship between EC law and domestic law. The EC law concerns much...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Origin and criteria of the theory of direct effect. Origin. Criteria. Application of the theory to the different acts of the EC. Application to the founding treaties. Application to the secondary sources. National...»

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Cross cultural differences: Indonesia

Document abstract : «With a population of almost 200 million people on 13,667 islands, Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago located between the continents of Asia and Australia, and between the Pacific and the Indian Oceans. Only 35% of the population live in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Selamatan: A ritual meal. Culture's sense of time . Business etiquette. Indonesian concept of 'gensi', or appearance. The concepts of 'Asal Bapak Senang' and 'individual responsibility'. Employee motivation. Behavior...»

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How long can the 'Pay As You Go' pensions last? (followed by the case-study of France)

Document abstract : «Most countries do provide retirement pension schemes within the framework of Pay As You Go pensions. This system however encounters today some unprecedented drawbacks, mainly due to the burden of an ageing population. The future of the retirement...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Pension scheme and today's economic world . The burden of an ageing population. Redefinition of government role in the current context of globalization. The division of national income between active persons and retirees. Pension...»

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Beer market in Thaïland

Document abstract : «Thaï beer market: market environment, beer consumption, key players, market share, pricing, major brands. Market niche. Powerpoint document. Population: Over 60 million. GNP per capita: 2,740 USD and increasing rapidly, providing a growing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Thai beer market. Market environment. Beer consumption. Key players . Market shares. Pricing. Major brands. Market niches. Market growth. Beer consumption around Asian countries ....»

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Information technology industry in Singapore

Document abstract : «The International Data Corporation's Information Society Index 1999 ranked Singapore as the 4th most dominant information-driven economy and society in the world, after the US, Sweden, and Finland. The World Teleport Association named Singapore...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Country profile. Infrastructure for IT in Singapore. Government IT initiative sites. Hardware sites. Internet services sites. IT services sites. Software sites. User groups sites. Web directories sites. E-commerce web infrastructure...»

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Why did not French women obtain the right to vote before 1944?

Document abstract : «France was the first country to establish male universal suffrage but one of the last Western states to institute Universal Suffrage: French women were not granted the right to vote before 1944. Many historians have pointed out this apparent anomaly...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Factors that caused the delay. The weakness of feminism. The ideology of universalism. The opposition of the Radical party. Ideological forces against women in politics. Specific analysis of the period before and during World War...»

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Women's life in North-Western China under the Tang dynasty

Document abstract : «This essay focuses on Chinese women from North-Western China (the Chinese part of the Silk Road) under the Tang dynasty (618-907). It describes the main outlines of their everyday life, and study more closely the impact of the Silk Road - and its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The traditional role and social status of women in Medieval China. The cross-cultural interactions. Foreigners in the Chinese society . Confucian ideals: The lost predominance. The spread of Buddhism in Ch...»

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Reflective paper, On death and dying

Document abstract : «On death and dying, the book written by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross in 1967 has been a turning point in death studies as well as in "patient care". Having interviewed over 200 terminally-ill patients, she came to the conclusion that dying was a process...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Method of Kubler-Ross . Description of a pattern that defines stages of dying. The idea of Gabriel Moran . Description of 'acceptance'. Conclusion....»

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The emergence of new forms of nationalism between 1848 and 1914

Document abstract : «Defining nationalism before considering its development and emergence in the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th is useful because it offers us a good base for a greater comprehension of the phenomenon during this period of time. As...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. High degree of aggressiveness . Theobald Von Bethmann Hollweg's declaration. The decline of the empire . Occupation of Italy . Martin Clark's view. The Franco- Prussian war . Internal crisis and nationalistic movements. Hebrew as the...»

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The welfare sate - cleavages between Germany and the United Kingdom

Document abstract : «Since the comfortable mixture of economic growth and welfare state expansion has come to an end the welfare state has been subjected to a crisis discussion. Its integrative capacity and its ability to compromise different class interests have been...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Liberal and conservative welfare regimes. Institutional design and social integration. The German unification . The liberal-leaning welfare system of Britain . The National Health Service . Conclusion. Biblio...»

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"The postnational constellation" by J. Habermas

Document abstract : «"The image of a post national constellation gives rise to alamrist feelings of enlightened helplessness widely observed in the political arena today" . Indeed, the ideal of cosmopolitanism is generating new controversy today with the challenges of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Theoretical explanation of the dilemmas and ambiguities of social modernization. Nationalism to constitutional patriotism. The question national identity. Constitutional patriotism. From the nation-state to the postnational...»

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Corporate governance under English common law : the respective roles of executive and non executive directors

Document abstract : «The role of boards and its relationship to management must be clearly identified. The Companies Act provides that companies must have directors but does not define their functions. This is left to the articles of association, where the most...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Motivations for a board reform. The unitary board model and its influence on the role of directors. The board's responsibility as the management organ of the company . The monitoring role of non-executive directors . Clarification on...»

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Exporting French toys to Canada

Document abstract : «Moreover, the French and Canadian governments have recently tried to strengthen their business relationships, and encourage trade between them. It may be very interesting for the French toy industry to penetrate the Canadian market as its presence...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Market survey of similar products in Canada. Overview of the Canadian market . Evolution of the toy market. The toy market today. The supply. Canadian leaders in the market. Canada's imports of toys. The French presence. The demand:...»

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Are protestants better capitalists ?

Document abstract : «First, we will see that if protestant theology has undoubtedly influenced the early expansion of capitalism in America, it is probably no longer the main factor explaining the important commitment of Protestants to modern capitalism. As an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The protestant roots which grounds capitalism theologically . Weber's thesis: The protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism. Accumulation (against catholocism) . Election, predestination (against Judaism). Justifying Weber's thesis...»

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What is human security?

Document abstract : «The end of Cold War brought new global challenges to the security field. The arousal of new forms of conflict, such as internal wars and terrorism made it important to rethink civilian protection as the centre of this new perspective of security....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Human security: A difficult definition. The infinite number of definitions of human security. Human security and human rights. Human security and human development. A parallel between Sen's trident and the three human concerns...»

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What is representative democracy? Is it aim to restrict or to promote popular rule?

Document abstract : «One may accept, as Dahl did, that representative democracy is a means to democratize a government. Yet, representative democracy is far from being a true democracy, both restricting and promoting popular rule. The concept of representative...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The concept of representative democracy . Social contracts theorists . Promoting the system of government . The essence of representative democracy . The major criticism of representative democracy . The elitist criticism...»

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Rainy, Steady, Go

Document abstract : «Rainy, Steady, Go's aim is to install vending machines selling cheap emergency umbrellas in tube stations in London. Our market is for people of all sexes and ages who have forgotten their umbrellas. We have two streams of income: 1. Sales of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. Objectives. Mission. Keys to success. Company summary. Company ownership. Company location and premises. Products. Product description: Umbrella. Competitive comparison. Sales literature. Sourcing. Future products. Market analysis...»

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China's beer wars South Africa Breweries. SABMiller case

Document abstract : «1. General information on the company A. SABMiller historical B. Important figures C. International policy 1. The main international events 2. The case of China 3. Analysis of the SAB International policy 2. Analysis of the Chinese...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction (general information on the company). SABMiller historical. Important figures. International policy. The main international events. The case of China. Analysis of the SAB International policy. Analysis of the Chinese beer...»

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The Israeli way of managing. What are the issues of management in Israel today?

Document abstract : «Israel as a formal State is a new country, but its influence as an economically dynamic partner worldwide is undeniable despite the poorness of its natural resources and the war. At the start, its population was 806 000 in 1948 but it has been...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The influence of tradition on management. The competitive advantage of Israel . The determinants of national competitive advantage . The kibbutz: An old form of economical organization and another vision of property. The Israeli...»

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The current situation of small scale coffee production in Latin America

Document abstract : «Recently, the global coffee market has fallen into a profound crisis. Prices paid to coffee producers in real dollar terms, have fallen to a hundred year low. Many families have been forced to abandon traditional farming. There is consequently an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A population facing an historical crisis. Fair trade and organic production as the main solution to the current situation. Fair trade system is facing problems it has to solve. Conclusion. Sources....»

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To what extent is the clausewitzian account of war a political instrument relevant in the twenty-first century ?

Document abstract : «Clausewitz's description of war as a means to an end or, to use his own formulation, "the continuation of politics by other means", must be interpreted against the contemporary intellectual background: the majority of enlightenment writers had...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The exact meaning of the term 'politics'. The Clausewitzian account of war . The Clausewitzian trinitarian structure of the army. War as an effective instrument of a policy . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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