The rainforests: Deforestation and conservation

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Term papers   |   08/11/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Deforestation is a very real and very serious problem which we are being faced with around the world. Unfortunately, environmental issues are often put on the back burner in our government's policies. Although the destruction of our environment has...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The tropical rainforests . The benefits of rainforests. The harm caused by destroying them. Combating the disastrous effects of deforestation. Tourism and conservation . Examples of effective Integrated Conservation and Development...»

Critical review of free trade debates

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Term papers   |   08/11/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «George Grantham, a professor of economics at McGill University, used examples from manorial England to show that the Ricardian concept of comparative advantage through free trade was not applicable during the pre-industrial period. According to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Robert E. Maxwell's analysis of the historical evolution . Early foreign trade doctrines. Anne Krueger's view. Her two questions for the WTO . The division of her speech into 8 sections . The two principle motives that continue to...»

Suburbia: Yesterday and today

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   08/11/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «As defined in Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, a suburb is "1 a: an outlying part of a city or town, b: a smaller community adjacent to or within commuting distance of a city, c pl: the residential area on the outskirts of a city or large...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The need for affordable and adequate housing . The famous town of Levittown. The Levittown communities . The reality: Past and present. The suburbs: Cultural deserts. The advent of the automobiles....»

Coal in the North American Rocky Mountains: A mined resource

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Term papers   |   08/11/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Coal was formed millions of years ago in the cretaceous and tertiary periods, in swamps where ancient plants decomposed and filled swamps with bark, leaves and stems. In oxygenated, moving water, the plants were completely broken down by bacteria,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The heyday of coal . Growth of towns in the Western states . Environmental effects of the mining process. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Class and power in America

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   08/10/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Most Americans don't like the idea that there might be social classes. Classes imply that people have relatively fixed stations in life. Even more, Americans tend to deny that classes might be rooted in wealth and occupational roles. They talk about...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. American dislike for the idea of class. A more democratic class system . Social issue of classes today. The research carried out by sociologists . Class. Membership network analysis. Organizational network. Types of empirical studies...»

The Role of the Gods in Achilles' Life

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   08/10/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Achilles is the central character of Homer's Iliad. The epic revolves around the decisions he makes and the epic turns on him. It is his anger that opens the poem, and because he is an epic hero, it is important for the reader to know it and what...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Achilles and the values of his time. Achilles' relationship with the gods . The mythical figure of Oedipus, from Oedipus Rex. His refusal to fight for the Greeks . Being loved and hated by the Gods. Concl...»

Tribulations in the workplace

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   08/06/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Over the past semester, I have learned several techniques to identify and mend the broken behavior of organizations. When a person enters into an organization as a new employee, their expectations of the organization are still unformulated though it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introuction. Issues within the configuration of the organization. Incompetence and lack of empathy . Employee dissatisfaction, stress, and resistance to change. Centralization, formalization, the mechanistic structure, and power. Ways to increase...»

Know Theirself: Is knowledge of self a prerequisite to a successful life?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/31/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Socrates believes that in order for one to live a successful life, they must be able to "Know Thyself". When Socrates made this statement, he was in a time when doing good deeds which would make God happy was considered a successful life. In today's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Plato's use of Socrates in Apology . Pprosperous careers . Being a sports agent . Working as a marketing representatives . Conclusion. Bibliography ....»

Agamemnon vs. Abraham: Universality vs. individuality

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/31/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout Soren Kierkegaard's book, Fear and Trembling, there is controversy over whether the religious mindset or the ethical mindset should be used as the outline by which a person lives their life. These conflicting views are depicted by the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The demand God makes off Abraham . Kierkegaard's use of Abraham to portray the religious mindset. Agamemnon's sacrifice of his daughter . Agamemnon and Martin Luther King . The contradicting actions performed by Abraham and Agamemnon...»

Equiano: The African Bishop Hovius

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/31/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In regard to religious ideas and practices, Equiano is the only main character from the last three books and movie that Bishop Hovius would agree completely with. After analyzing the main characters in A Bishop's Tale, Equiano's Travels, The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Bishop Hovius' belief about the treatment of women . A Bishop's Tale. Premarital sex and receiving sympathy from Hovius. The Puritan men of Deerfield . The last character who showed respect for women . Bishop Hovius pride in his...»

Progressivism

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/31/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Progressivism, the era between 1900 and 1920, is described by historians Arthur Link and Richard McCormick as "the way in which a whole generation of Americans defined themselves politically and responded to the nations problems at the turn of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first major failure of the progressive era . Native Americans and the conservation movement . Conclusion: The failure of the progressive era in its attempt to assimilate all Americans....»

Pop punk: Get out there and do something

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   07/31/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Billie Joe Armstrong, lead singer and guitar player for the band Green Day, expresses how influential the media is in Green Day's hit single "American Idiot". "Don't want to be an American idiot. One nation controlled by the media" (Armstrong)....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The change in punk music over the past 30 years. Punk culture. The performances and people identifying with them. Punk's association with expression. Origin of Punk. The links to Britain and New York City. The true origin of Punk...»

Advancements of liberal art's education

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   07/31/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Education in today's society is the main basis for starting a career. Here at Augustana, students are geared towards a liberal arts education. Students are encouraged to study a broad range of subjects in order to become a well rounded student. In...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Edmundson's claim that the new styles of teaching are not effective. One effective way of teaching . Dr. Mueller as an example of broadening teaching styles . A student speaking up and the fear of being corrected or humiliated . The...»

Hellenistic poetry

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/31/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Hellenistic poetry arose after the late Alexander period and heavily influenced other styles of writing to come. One contemporary writer of time was Theocritus. Theocritus was a Greek poet from Syracuse poetry in the early third century B.C. . He...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Theocritus' abilities as a writer . Idyll 'The Cyclops' . The Cyclops's song. The first stanza: A state of desperation. The final stanza: A conversation the Cyclops is playing out in his mind. Theocritus' use of his poetry for more...»

Government coercion through duress and contract modification

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Term papers   |   07/31/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In Rumsfeld v. Freedom NY, Inc., 329 F.3d 1320 (2003), the government contractor was finally able to procure some relief after a 17 year struggle to rectify the shameful, bad faith tactics of the Defense Logistics Agency. The government's ACO,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: Freedom NY v. Rumsfeld . Duress and contract modification. Definition of contract modification . Rumsfeld v. Freedom NY: Background. Understanding the government duress involved in Freedom. The contract awarded to FII . The governments...»

Classroom hegemony

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   07/31/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «As students, children of yesterday and today are being brought up to believe the United States is a "Democracy", and that we are a pluralistic society. We were taught the "working class" had a say-so in elections and that power was widely...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The corporate or business elites . Their control over the 'working class'. Karl Marx and the 'executive committee of the bourgeoisie'. Conclusion. Bibliography ....»

School Choice: Picking the right school

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   07/30/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «School choice is a hot topic in current events today. After the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, charter schools and school voucher programs have been heated topics. Both charter schools and voucher programs have to do with giving students' and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Education is not a constitutional right. All children must attend school. The case of Wisconsin v. Yoder. The school choice menu. State laws that mandate compulsory school attendance . The case of Pierce v. Society of...»

Corporate politics: Strategy and structure

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   07/30/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Organizational management theories are models based on the strategic core elements that define corporate structure. These strategic essentials are aimed towards corporate planning and decisional management processes. By essence, models follow the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Corporate assessment. The shared cost structure under the experience curve model. Keichel's experiment regarding the cost structure. Answering the question 'what purpose shared cost and experience curve models serve?'. The...»

Critical race theory and the hidden curriculum: Social works implications for education

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/30/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the Philadelphia transit system stations there is a notable repetition of an advertisement for McDonald's 365Black campaign. A photo of various African American franchise owners is captioned by a phrase to the effect, "This Neighborhood...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The hidden curriculum . Race: A matter of social identity and institutionalized social structures. Components of the hidden curriculum . The environmental constructs . A primer on Critical Race Theory. Literature review. Empirical...»

Stigmas and obstacles in communicable disease research: Responses to the Herpes Simplex Virus

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   07/30/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The discipline of public health is a relatively new discipline addressing both old and new problems in all areas of health, including physical and mental. Given the limited funding sources and the endless public health concerns to be addressed, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Global overview of communicable disease. A priority for the World Health Organization. The problem of some infectious diseases receiving more attention than others. The major global health funding concerns. Herpes simplex virus and...»

Soviet and Chinese influence in the Vietnam conflict

Political science   |   International relations   |   Term papers   |   07/30/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The American invasion of Vietnam on March 8 1965 and the developments occurring in its aftermath wielded a serious impact on global geopolitical events in an era of ideological bi-polarity. Indeed, the war waged in Indochina throughout the 1960's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Soviet Union's help to North Vietnam . The beginning of the end for the United States . The American administration . The tensions in 1960. The international position of the United States. Conditions after Kennedy's assassination...»

The role of multinationals and the environment

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Term papers   |   07/30/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «A traditional corporation that operates within the bounds of a sovereign area is required to comply with the legal and social institutions of that particular area. In the case of multinational corporations however, the rules are slightly different....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Critics of multinational business practices . Zyglidopoulos's view. Opposition by Greenpeace. The argument presented by Bowie . Conclusion. References ....»

The deemed undertaking rule

Law & contracts   |   Business law   |   Term papers   |   07/30/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The "Deemed Undertaking" rule (30.1) functions to prevent information gathered during discovery from being disclosed. The rule itself serves to protect information that respondents may be forced to divulge during discovery by ensuring that any...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Goodman v. Rossi. Livent Inc. v. Drabinsky. Juman v. Doucette. Other jurisdictions. Concluding analysis. Bibliography ....»

Planning for tomorrow: Provincial policy, regional government and public opinion

Economics & finance   |   Government finance   |   Term papers   |   07/30/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Provincial politics can often be as overstated as it is often outdated. In the case of the former, this is a result of the dependency our provincial governments have on federal funding. As for the latter, consider that provincial policy making is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Province's attempt to participate . The government's approach to the Niagara Escarpment . Provincial intervention in local municipal planning . Problems faced by regional governments . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Calgary: A case study in residential development

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Although the Canadian city of Calgary has traditionally been an affordable place to live, substantial economic and population growth has resulted in an over extended demand on real estate. As a result, house prices in Calgary have increased...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Tackling urban political issues. The contemporary relevance of the issues. Canadian oil sands . Albian sands . Athabasca oil sands . Expanding the city. Calgary's Mayor David Bronconnier's view. The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation...»

Surrogacy: Liberating or limiting?

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Does surrogacy turn women into "reproductive vessels? " Does it liberate women to use their body as they choose, or are women becoming pawns in a scientific experiment? In the essay, Surrogate Motherhood: The Challenge for Feminists, the author,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The multiple forms of surrogacy. Contradictory angles of the issue. Secondary problem presented by author . Coherent and relatable points. Opposing surrogacy . The role of governmental and health groups . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Pastoral images in poetic practice

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Pastoral "is a double longing after innocence and happiness," its "universal idea is the Golden Ageit is based on the antithesis of Art and Nature; and its fundamental motive is hostility to urban life. " As educational awakening started to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Pastoral representation in poetry . The condition in the late sixteenth century. The role of Pastoral themes . Importance of the use of pastoral tactics . Milton's views on marriage and the social roles of man and woman. Iconography: A...»

Women for ballots: Exploring female under-representation in politics

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In spite of the tremendous political advances made by women in the Western world, clear evidence demonstrates that their participation in politics does not equal that represented by men. While women make up a little over half of the total population...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The value of political equality . Theories of democracy. The main stages of obtaining political office in Canada. The perceptions of local 'party elites'. Proportional representation systems . A look at Allen and Dean's...»

The problem of other minds: Empathy in the psychological development of children

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Discerning other minds is an issue rooted in the philosophical tradition with implications for ethical morality, epistemology, phenomenology, cognitive studies, psychology, and childhood development. While this list is by no means exhaustive, it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The specifics of personal distress. Batson et al's demonstration. Strong correlation between empathy and sympathy. Evaluation of the individual's moral psychological development. Research into the cognitive development of children...»

The environmental impact of aquaculture operations

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Human cultivation has produced habitats specialized for artificially spawning and nurturing aquatic animals and plants in fresh and marine waters. By assisting to meet the market demand for seafood consumption, aqua cultural operations have yielded...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Environmental detriments considered. Sustainable aquaculture. Aquacultural practices . Form of recycling . Perspective: Aquaculture in China. The result of Porphyra yezoensis aquaculture . The green-tide off the Chinese coast...»

Sending messages: The telegraph and the convenience of modern communication

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «On the night of Sunday, 14 April, 1912, at 23:40, the HMS Titanic collided with a submerged iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean four hundred miles south of the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. Within three hours, the ship would sink and be recalled as the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The ancient signal towers. Circumstances of being contained on a 'fast ship'. The Victorian Internet : An inference. Ambassador Edward Thornton's efforts. Analysis of Hunt's argument. Victorians' enthusiasm for the telegraph . A look...»

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario: Economic development in the 21st Century

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, is located on the St. Marys River in Ontario, Canada, across from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, in the United States [Figure 1]. With a population of 74,945 [Statistics Canada, 2009], it is the third largest city in Northern...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Historical economic geography. Contemporary community demographic and economic profile. Current economic development initiatives. Concluding remarks. References. Appendices....»

Satisfying demand: W. S. Jevons and the law of diminishing marginal utility

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «W. S. Jevons' The Theory of Political Economy marks the shift from classical to the development of neo-classical economic theory in the nineteenth century. Classical political economy originated in the eighteenth century as an expansion of moral...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The transition toward neo-classical economics . The Theory of Political Economy. Jevons revolutionized political economic thought . The law of diminishing marginal utility and the utility-maximizing rule . Description and analysis of...»

Reporting the war: Perspectives on the enemy

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «War correspondents' writings on the Second World War offer a contemporary perspective to the fighting, the events, and the experience of individuals engaged in the 1939-1945 conflict. From the Front, wire dispatches, radio broadcast, photography,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The characterization of Germans. Ernie Pyle's impressions. The German Luftwaffe . Compositions of Fighting Ships . The needs of Allied propaganda . Analysis of Grossman's writings . Aftermath of the war. Ancient Rome's...»

Qing Isolationism: The neglect of foreign contact in the Mid-Qing Dynasty arising from the necessity of consolidating a newly conquered empire

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The imperial bureaucracy of the Qing dynasty in China developed from the consequences of the Manchu coalition conquest of the Ming Dynasty in 1644. Having conquered the Ming territories, the early Qing rulers faced the formidable task of governing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Invasion of the Ming territories. Instrumental practices of the Ming dynasty. The Yung-cheng era . The spoils of war. The Qing hunt at Mulan . The dynasty of the Qing state . Conclusion. Selected bibliography....»

Organizational behavior: Communication in the workplace

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Communication theory presupposes the ability of different members in a conversation, the interlocutors, to be able to exchange language with each other which leads toward a comprehendible meaning. Unfortunately, if neither of these individuals speak...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Organizational context of communication theory . The bidirectional flow of information . The New York Times report. Collective action theory. The case at Future Shop. The significant problem in technical communication . Understanding...»

Oppressive impressions: István Szabó's Sunshine (1999), Jewish assimilation, the Shoah, and historical transition in twentieth-century Hungary

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «István Szabó's 1999 film Sunshine depicts three generations of a Jewish family in the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the beginning of the twentieth century through the period after the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Originally named "Sonnenschein," the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Istvan Szabo's Sunshine . Reasons why the Jews were the favorite subjects. Political divisions in the Jewish families. Counter-revolutionary - White Terror. The character of Adam Sors . Hungary's attempt to the leave the war. Ivan Sors...»

Liberating bondage: Slavery and emancipation in the Caribbean

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Slavery in the British Caribbean was closely connected to the agricultural cultivation of sugar-cane and cotton crops in which Africans were imported to work the land in order that the goods could be exported to Europe thereby providing the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The history of ideas. The regicide of Charles I . Debates on the abolition of slavery in the Caribbean . The situation of free labor places . Girodet's painting . Distribution and settlement plans for the Ceded...»

Keynesian economics: The transition to the Washington consensus

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Recent political events concerning the international economic downturn have revived the discussion of Keynesian economic theory due to the apparent failure of free market neo-liberalism. On 26 September, 2008, French President Nicolas Sarkozy...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Keynesian revolution. Understanding Keynesian theory . Bretton Woods: Postwar reconstruction. The golden age. Keynesian economic model. The Washington consensus: Cutting through red tape. The Stagflation crisis of the 1970s...»

Nursing initiatives: Application of mental health project

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The following paper will describe the home health nursing program previously promoted and approved for implementation concerning mental health outpatient care. It was discussed that patients with mental disorders receive considerable benefits from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The establishment of a positive client-nurse relationship. The role of PHCNs . Analysis of specific management of psychiatric home care. Ways to train the nurses. Analysis of Finkelman's view. Impact of usage of alternative medicines...»

Home health nursing initiatives: Mental health outpatient care

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Extending the accessibility of home nursing care for patients with mental illness will greatly improve their health and well being. A psychiatric home care nurse (PHCN) can assist patients with a primary diagnosis of mental illness; in particular,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Rice's view on patients suffering from depression and schizophrenia . Monitoring depressive patients . Schizophrenic drug treatment . Administering the treatment. The social and medical benefit of education . The advantages and...»

Highway 407: Public to private transition

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Alterations to travel flow resulting from urban decentralization is the effect of the increasing size of the city and its level of urbanization, and it reduces traffic volumes between origins and the central destination thereby raising volumes to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The privatization of public enterprise and operations . Construction of the 407 ETR . Privatization of infrastructure projects . Borins and Mylvaganam's view. Canada's ability to balance public and private means of urban mobility . The...»

Internet ethics

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Unable to control its content or charge them with violating Chinese law, the CCP banned access to Google outright in 2002. International pressure caused them to reverse this decision. Cautious to limit access to politically sensitive material, China...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Internet ethics and Green Dam Youth Escort. Human rights concerns. Pornography. Subversive material. Dell's interests. Chinese opposition. Conclusion. Selected bibliography....»

Democratic transition

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «On 9 March, 2009, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported that "China will never adopt Western-style democracy with a multi-party system," referring to comments made by Parliament chief Wu Banggou that "Communist party leadership should...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Driven by Growth Model. The political conflict. Japan's period of economic growth. The favorable conditions of economic growth in postwar Japan. Crouch and Moley's theory: An analysis. Identifying the conditional obstacles to...»

Culture and global conflict

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The global recession not only impacts Western and developed countries, but its effects are also applicable to those from the Third World. On 2 April, 2009, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown declared an end to the "Washington consensus" at the G-20...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Attention and concern over global finances. Huntington's argument. The clash of civilizations theory . The margins of civilizations. Leftwich's argument on Western aid policy and development. Democratic transition in the Third World...»

Rapid reasoning: Racial bias as a result of heuristic cognitive process

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Simple and complex judgments or decision-making are often performed in conditions which are not ideally rational, and the cognitive thought-process of the brain in fact follows unstated heuristics besides logic. Current research in cognitive...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Rapid reasoning: Racial bias as a result of heuristic cognitive process. Exploring the issue of stereotypical or intuitive thought-acts . The method of study. Expected outcomes and limitations. Limitation of the...»

1992: A year of trends in Canadian architecture

Arts & media   |   Architecture   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «"A national architecture implies the existence of common traditions unified by the sense of a common undertaking. In the Canadian case the traditions were immigrant as were the people, but the enterprise in its geographical setting is distinctive;...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Isenstadt's argument: An analysis. The multitude of expectations and experiences in the creation of architectural projects. The classical division between imitation and innovation in architecture. Subjective conditioning . Jean-Paul...»

International marketing

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Internationalization was a restricted enterprise for most of the companies till very recent times. Only big firms could afford to go international for the enormous cost involved in international ventures. However, the process of globalization, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. Introduction . Relationship Marketing (RM) theory . The three stages of development. Swift's view. The cultural assimilation . The role of Export Processing Zones . The issue of internationalization . Barriers to...»

Language and reality

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «It is common cynical knowledge that in this world of spin, our perceptions of reality cannot possibly be divorced from the language it is presented in. But the question remains as to whether language creates or distorts reality. At the crux of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The hierarchical authority governing the speech. The humble style of the old Latin bible . The democratic element to language. Wickham: A social inferior. Risk discussed in Don Quixote. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Courtesan poetry of the Late Ming and early Qing dynasties

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The strength, talent and individuality of the courtesan poets of the late Ming and early Qing period served to help develop courtesan poetry into a unique and important genre of poetry. Courtesan poets were pioneers that forged a new path in both...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Courtesan culture of the late Ming dynasty . Liu Shi's poems. Elements of nature in the poems. Liu's marriage to Qian Qianyi . Description of the poem. Wang Wei's poems. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The tensions between Claude Chabrol's use of realism and his stylized artificial mise-en-scene

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .pdf   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Jacques Rivette defined mise-en-scene as 'a precise complex of people and decors, a network of relations, a moving architecture of relationships somehow suspended in space' (1954: 44). In the films of Claude Chabrol, the mise-en-scene seems to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The outset of Que la Bete Meure. Analysis of Chabrol's viewpoint. The depth in characterization. The newsreel sequence. The role of music. The linguistic and extra-diegetic. The movement between realism and the abstract. The use of...»

Women's identity: How do you find it when the world claims you were born with it?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Women in theatre are always up or down, the virgin or the whore, over-run with emotions or a stone cold bitch. There is rarely a happy medium for women on the stage. But there is an in-between. There is a middle ground between being an extreme, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The uprising of the feminist movement in the 1970's. The four playwrights. Vogel. Fornes. Howe. Miller. The character of Julia . Men as victims of evil. The Mineola Twins . The forces pushing down on women. Interview with Vogel...»

Erosion; A key component to life on the Cape

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «When given the choice of doing a research paper on something dealing with nature, I knew there would be no better choice than the topic of erosion on Cape Cod. As a nineteen-year resident of Cape Cod, I have constantly heard people talk about the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The notable complaint from Cape Codders . The evil in erosion. The most encouraging aspect of erosion . Popular method of controlling erosion . The most efficient method of erosion control . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Critical thinking in education

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The issue is how teachers can teach critical thinking skills and still learn substantive material. The issue of critical thinking will be reviewed at all levels of education to include secondary and higher education. Specific focus will go to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Socratic method. Socratic pedagogy and inmate education. Socrates in the classroom. Intellectual curiosity. Reasons for which college instructors should encourage student internet use. Integration of critical thinking skills into...»

Is it a human rights violation and not enforcing the law

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «In Deshaney v. Winnebago County Department of Social Services, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a U.S. state's failure to protect an individual against private violence generally does not constitute a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment's Due...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The enforcement of international human rights . The Vienna declaration . Prosecuting human rights violation. Russia after the Soviet era: Economic conditions and human trafficking. Definition of trafficking. Organized crime in Russia...»

How an EU military could affect world peace through international law

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «There is no greater motivation for European unification than the desire for peace. Just like the UN, the EU wants to avoid the "scourge of war" for its future generations. In times of peace, the world forgets that the EU is not an economic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Treaty of Maastricht . The sovereign right of military . The proposed draft of EU constitution . Marbury v. Madison: A case. The current state of EU military intervention. European peacekeeping operations. EU rapid reaction unit...»

US courts should apply universal principle to Alien Tort Cases

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The Alien Tort Statute, also known as the Alien Tort Claims Act (ATCA), originally appeared in Section 9 of the first Judiciary Act of 1789, which created the U.S. judicial court system. It provides that the district courts shall have original...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction - ATCA background. International treaties and area of jurisdiction for ATCA. The U.S. and the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Traditional bases of jurisdiction . U.S. ATCA litigation history. The elements of an ATCA...»

A historical overview of Leonardo Da Vinci's studies on anatomy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In some ways Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) appears to be very traditional. He worked as an apprentice in a workshop to develop his craft. He studies ancient sources such as Plato and Aristotle and Galen. He conducted experiments to justify his...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The earliest anatomical studies done by Leonardo Da Vinci. Anatomical understandings in The First Milanese Period. The role of dissections in Leonardo's experiments. Influences on Leonardo's anatomical studies. Return to...»

"The Solitude of Self" as a Humanistic Rhetoric

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The discourse of human rights has been a pervasive topic of rhetorical analysis since the earliest days of America. As different groups of people have moved through social reform, the pursuit of natural rights is often the underlying desire. What...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Elizabeth Cady Stanton's 1982 speech . Understanding the significance of the speech. Stanton's largest obstacles . The style of the speech in connection with its purpose . Conclusion. References....»

The toll of professional journalism

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The nightly news is a ritual that millions of Americans are attune to from California to New York. For many people, their busy lives have slowed down enough to sit and watch the news: people are home from work, supper is over, dishes are done,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The official basis of journalism . The standardization of journalism . The legitimacy of the source . The major ideological conflicts . Conclusion. References....»

Wheelchairs and liquid dreams

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Quenching one's thirst with a nice big glass of water could prove to be a mistake if you are in New York City and find yourself in need of a public restroom. Finding a place for relief in the big apple is not easy, and the city's streets and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. People with disabilities . The rights model and its role. The issues raised by ADA. Reasons why ADA was passed. The success of ADA. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Etica Moderno ed Il Principe - Modern ethics and the prince

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Practices that are deceitful and cunning, in the interests of retaining power, have been dubbed "Machiavellian", no doubt for Machiavelli's political treatise The Prince. To many, this short book is a canon of all things unethical; to be called...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Machiavelli advise to the government. Modern public policy. Consideration and decision making. The evils (Malvagita). Autonomy and nonmaleficence . The lesser of the two. Conclusion....»

Justice and the jury: The role of twelve in society

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The ethical standard of justice is a universal right that people in all levels of society are entitled to. In America, one way that the Constitution ensures justice is by naming the right citizens have to a trial by impartial jury. In criminal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Different life experiences and viewpoints. An appropriate sample of the community . The current use of peremptory challenges . Determining discrimination. Serving the interest of justice . Conclusion. Reference...»

Human water consumption and utilization

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The history of the relationship between people and water is a long and complex one. The necessity for water to sustain life has driven people to do many things: relocate to where the water is, come up with technological innovations to relocate the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Human kind's relationship with the environment . The change in relationship. Modern example of humans' relationship with the environment. The status of water in the human-environmental relationship. The dynamic of the human-environment...»

Gender imbalance and rural families: China's growing problem

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Post-World War II China produced a large number of babies as a part of the baby boomer generation. As a result, the most heavily populated country in the world experienced an exponential growth in their population unlike any other in the world. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The gender ratio in China. The One-Child policy: A review. The production of inexpensive ultrasound machine . The problems faced by China. The welfare programs by Chinese government. Conclusion. Refer...»

The importance of the trial process: Fair and impartial?

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The American legal system exists for the purpose of enforcing the laws created by the legislature. The trial process does not exist only because common law and American law deems it necessary. The processes that are involved are necessary for the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The case in criminal offenses. Importance of understanding the cause. Purpose of opening statements . Presentation of the case. The trial process. Conclusion. References....»

Ethics of public servants

Law & contracts   |   Administrative law   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Federal elected officials, appointed political officials and civil service officials are held to a separate standard for their behavior. These people are chosen by the American public and by other officials to serve at their behest. What commonly...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Issuing of Ethical Principles for Public Servants . Political accountability . The idea for the President of the United States. President George W. Bush's instruction. Plame's identity. The show of integrity firing Rove . The threat of...»

Defense of equality

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «From the very beginning of the formation of American democracy, it was designed to give equal power and equal rights to all American peoples: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Tocqueville's initial intention . Observation of the American institution of slavery. People who opposed the laws. The famous 'separate but equal' ruling. Plessy's suit against the state of Louisiana. Conclusion. Annotated...»

A study on autism

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The purpose of this paper is to bring to light autism as a disorder that is prevalent among school children. Although autism most certainly has existed throughout the history of man, there were no publications of the disorder before 1943 when...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Autism defined. Early signs of Autism. Characteristics of Autism. Causes of Autism. Autism under IDEA. Strategies for educating students with Autism: Positive behavioral support plans and social stories....»

Merits of attention in social situations: An interdisciplinary study in dominance and power

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «As an essential part of everyday life, conversations may often seem simple and one dimensional: one person speaks, all others listen. Upon further dissection, conversations involve many processes: information exchange, information processing,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Gender affecting the attentiveness of people: A description. Perceived power and paying attention to one another. Does actual status determine the amount of attention one receives? A description. Springfield capital...»

Depression in adolescents

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The purpose of this paper is to shed light on the often overlooked prevalence of adolescent depression. Adolescence is a time in a person's life that a beautiful amount of growth and maturity occurs, physically, emotionally and socially. It is an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Symptoms/characteristics of depression. Risk factors for depression. Causes of depression in adolescents. Strategies for treating depression. Conclusion. References....»

Achievement motivation as it applies to competitive sport

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «An important psychological need is the need to achieve: the motive to achieve success by exceeding previous levels of success set by one's self and/or others. Achievement motivation can be characterized as both the need to achieve and as the need to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Hong Kong study of high school aged students. The reasons the subjects participated in sports . Level of performance orientation. Studies conducted in Norway . Implications for coaching. Conclusions. R...»

Science and religion in The Prestige

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Christopher Nolan's The Prestige is a complex film dealing with issues other than magic. The movie touches on life themes such as family, love, and relationships, but it also talks about religious themes such as truth and sacrifice. The movie...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Defying death and shocking the audiences. The death of Angier's wife. A look into the main characters of the film. The scientific part of magic. Conclusion....»

The attachment between college students and their pets at home

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Many first year college students under go the shock that it is to leave a pet at home. Pets are considered attachment figures. The purpose of this study is to find the relationship between college students away from home and their pets and how the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Differences in the results and the reasons. Divsion of the behavior. Animal responses. The correlation study the behaviors. Conclusion. References....»

Greenpeace: Anti-corporate watchdogs

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Chuck Palahniuk's 1996 novella Fight Club narrates the experience of adult men disaffected by modern consumer culture who form underground boxing clubs before developing them into clandestine social terrorist groups aimed at destroying...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Seattle protests . Globalization and its effects. Efforts to protect against harmful fishing and whaling practices. Greenpeace's role in environmental protection. The role of a Greenpeace volunteer . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Quantifying happiness: Reviewing the Harvard study of adult development

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The ancient Greeks were the first to philosophically study the good life, for example, the writings of Plato, Aristotle, and Epicurus, but the topic was also treated in other historical and cultural sources as well. In the Levant, the ancient...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The longitudinal method observing a selected group of Harvard men. Selecting candidates for the study. Limitations on the study . Contribution to behavioral science. Conclusion. References....»

The Pauline Trust

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Forced isolation is rarely a good thing. Throughout human history, isolation has been a cardinal expression of punishment. Even a brief consideration of our literature and film arts will reveal our obsession with this dangerously powerful...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Depiction of vital images of isolation. The psychological punishment . The danger of reading the Bible without context. Beliefs about god. Conclusion....»

'Tis a Gift to Be Faithful, 'Tis a Gift to Have Doubt

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «So. It's the week after Easter. Jesus is risen; he is appearing to his disciples; they're getting reorganized after the chaos of the crucifixion-they're getting the band back together. This can mean only one thing is starting to take shape: the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Bible and the truth. The conflict in Acts 15 . Thomas as a model of faith for the world. The chaos of the crucifixion. Conclusion....»

Race and ethnicity

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/27/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «When one thinks about the word race, the first thing that comes to mind is skin color. Somewhat recently, it has been discovered that the term "race" may not be as relevant as we thought it was. In Actuality skin color has literally nothing to do...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Skin pigmentation . Modern American slavery . Institutionalized and legitimized racism. Conclusion. References....»

Gender race and ethnicity in relation to youth rights

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/27/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «One of the last groups that it is still legal to discriminate against in America is the youth. Most feel as if the youth are an acceptable group to discriminate against being that they are seen as less mature and less ready to take on the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Policies affecting the youth. Legal rights. Open youth rights . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Before teen pregnancy: Contrasting the social capital and empowerment theories

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/22/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «This paper will analyze two human behavior theories. Within this analysis, the discussion will review the history of these theories, their supporters, the stages of acceptance of the theories, and the strengths verses the weaknesses of each theory....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Comparing and contrasting the theories. History, supporters and stages. Strengths and weaknesses. The social condition: Teenage pregnancy. Briefing of the social issue. How do these theories differentially inform our understanding of...»

Immediate needs: A collective analysis of the Violence Against Women Act of 1995

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/22/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The broad policy issue that our committee addressed was violence against women. This issue is often assumed to occur in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV ). However, violence against women is best defined as any act of physical force...»

Synopsis abstract : «Issue definition. Affected population. Controversial issues. Theoretical perspectives. Values and ideologies. Key stakeholders and their positions. Policy options. Provision, recipients and circumstances. Implementation and evaluation...»

As the world turns: Constructing the problem of cultural illiteracy

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   07/22/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Miscommunication happens every day, in every type of forum, for many different reasons. Sometimes the incident is simply that - a miscommunication, but other times it bears witness to a deeper misunderstanding, based on or ignoring one's cultural or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Deconstructing the problem. Defining cultural illiteracy . Rochefort and Cobb's view. Contextualizing the problem. The social problem of cultural illiteracy . The urgency of the problem. Conclusion. Refe...»

Cultural competency of adolescent ethnic minority females: Theory, research and practice

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/22/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «As the land of immigrants, the United States is arguably in the most need of a culturally competent society. Yet, internationally Americans are increasingly regarded as US-centric (Berzonsky et al., 2003; Fullerton, 2005; Pew Research Center, 2005)....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The empirical lens. Empirical knowledge. Theory: A framework . Empirical evidence. Additional research on cultural competence . Diversity issues . The practical lens. The client system. Developmental challenges. Relevance of...»

A comparative analysis of nation state media access as a global welfare dilemma

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   07/22/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «One can define media as communication vehicles designed for mass transmission - including newspapers, magazines, television and radio. This definition allows for media to include such entities as K-12 schools, internet blogs. However, this paper...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Global history of media access dilemma. Major ideological traditions perpetuating limited media access. Alternative approaches . Conclusion. References....»

Old stories of love and tragedy

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/22/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet largely pulls from a traditional tale, written and copied for decades before Shakespeare took his pen with an effort to adapt. Shakespeare's version, unquestionably the most famous, tells the story of love but, more,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The unfortunate death of two most wretched lovers . Dramatic meeting of the two future lovers . The thoughts of the two characters . Dramatic descriptions of love . Conclusion. References....»

A description of the renal system

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   07/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Kidneys are complex organs; they perform three vital, life-sustaining functions: They clean waste materials and extra fluids from the body, they also filter the blood and maintain normal body chemistry, and they regulate blood pressure and the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Features of the kidneys. Ureters. Bladder. Urethra. The Micro-structure of a kidney. Regulation of the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR). The role of the loop of henle. Regulation of water reabsorp...»

An analysis of patient care on an acute medical ward

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   07/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The aim of this patient care study is to discuss the care and nursing interventions that a particular patient received whilst staying on acute medical ward. Clause five of the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Code of Professional Conduct (2002)...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The primary nursing framework. Chronic inflammatory conditions. Pain assessment. Identification of the problem. Assessing the nursing care. The philosophy of care. Conclusion. References....»

Drug error in a practice placement

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   07/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «For this summative assignment using a reflective model of my choice, I am going to critically reflect upon an aspect of my professional development which has been chosen from my professional portfolio. Reflective writing is considered a key...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The role of drug administration . Reflective practices. Gibbs' model of reflection . The stages of Gibbs model of reflection . Description. Feelings. Evaluation. Analysis. Conclusion. Action plan. Conclusion. Reference list....»

A discussion and analysis of wound care

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   07/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The aim of this essay is to explore the underlying theory of wound care. This will be broken down and looked at in terms of comfort, safety, and status and assessment of the nursing model - activities of daily living concerning wound care. Under...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The concept of care . Stages of wound healing. Pain assessment . Indications for wound cleansing . The importance communication in nursing. The importance of body image. Effects of improper sleeping habits. The use of dressing...»

Analysis of care with regards to patient admission into a high tech area within a medical high dependency unit

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   07/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The aim of this essay is to discuss the nature of illness and dependence in relation to the issues that the nurse should take into account when providing evidence-based care. The issues that will be analyzed are the nursing process and nursing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definition of illness. Chronic illness and lingering disease. The nursing process . The focal point of the activities of living model . Nursing and Midwifery Council's Code of Professional Conduct (2002)....»

An analysis of the problems encountered concerning the transition from childhood to adulthood

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   07/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Adolescence is the period in life just before maturity; it is the transition from childhood to adulthood. This transition is quite often very difficult one as the child adjusts, and has to come to terms with the responsibilities that they face as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The biggest pressures faced by adolescents . Common causes of unhappiness in adolescence . The increase of teenage sexual activity . Using drugs and alcohol . Poverty as a threat . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Sociological concepts in Forrest Gump

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   07/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The movie Forrest Gump tells the story of a man's life, from his childhood days in Alabama to his later years aboard a shrimp boat. This movie has many sociological ties and presents a limited picture of the culture and society from the 1960's up to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Forrest's relative level of intelligence . Child abuse in the US. Forrest Gump and the portrayal of racial tension in the 1950's and 1960's. The roles of men and women in society. Depicting of the military. Conclusion. Works cite...»

The yellow emperor's moral canon of politicized medical ideology the science behind politically correct medicine

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   07/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Yellow Emperor's Canon of Internal Medicine makes many attempts to disguise itself as a scientific medical text that contains the secrets of well being and longevity. Though surrounded by this framework, the text itself contains very little in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Errors by the editor. The mythologized figures . Reference to the political nature . The dichotomy between ancient and contemporary. Conclusion....»

Finding truth in the documentary - an analysis of the form and ethics of born into brothels

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   07/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Born into Brothels explores the lives of several children raised in India's notorious red-light district. Directed by photojournalist Zana Briski, the film chronicles the filmmaker's attempts to enroll the children into various boarding schools, all...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Exploration of the lives of eight Indian children . Formal interviews with the children . The role of community resources. The red-light district . The humanitarian effort by Briski . Criticisms of the film ....»

Gremio and Echoes, Gremio and Echoes

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «What determines a character's worth? Are heroes more important than villains? Importance seems to vary subjectively, as does one's curiosity. In The Taming of the Shrew one may become identified with, intrigued by, or appalled by a number of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The coarse style of humor . Criticizing Kate. The characters in 'The Taming of the Shrew'. Conclusion....»

Sugar and vice and everything nice: Examining the dual qualities of - The Fable of the Bees

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In what way should we approach this startling claim? Is Bernard Mandeville simply a cynical philosopher degrading humanity and encouraging depravity? If private vices do in fact lead to public benefits what effects will this have on religion,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Grumbling Hive. Merging of the two distinct theological notions of virtue. Establishing the rigoristic philosophy . The controversy surrounding Mandeville's idea of morality and virtue . Conclusion....»

The religion of the social contract defining and denying civil religion

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout his work On the Social Contract, Rousseau attempts to describe a societal system in which sovereign rule is found within the collective will of the people. Within this system, he argues, freedom is linked to morality and essentially...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The limitations . The religion of man or Gospel Christianity. Multitude of religions factions . Conclusions. Work's cited....»

Hitler's holocaust: Understanding the politics and society of Hitler's Germany

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   07/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Certainly one of the greatest tragedies of human history, much has been done to uncover the complexity of the Holocaust. While many facts remain clear within a historical context, countless others involve the intricacy of the human psyche and must...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Jewish Nationalism. Hitler's rise to power. The uniqueness of Hitler's anti-semitic ideology. Techniques for integrating their radical ideology into society. Pre-existing facets of anti-semitism . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Under determination in science articles

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Within the field of science and technology, there is a realm of discussion that highlights the debate over under determination, and how it is used by scientists when they seek to present data in scientific reporting (by scientists, for scientists)....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Arguments that relate to the under determination of theories . Explaining the topic . The extent of under determination . Rational and non-rational theories of cooperative provisioning dynamics. Concl...»

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