Theory of everything

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «This is a theory that represents the ultimate goal of science. It seeks to discover what the basic components of the material world are and what equations can be used to describe their movements. In refers to the discipline of physics and it is a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Pathological science. The major milestones on the road to the atomic bomb. The Hubble Space Telescope: Coalition Building. Albert Einstein. Conclusion. Reference list....»

DPRK and Juche Ideology

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) came to being as a result of a storied history. It was initially ruled by the Korean Empire until it came under Japanese control as a result of the Russo-Japanese War of 1905. Following this, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The idea of Juche . The Five-Year Plan . Nationalism as a key component . Conclusion. Works cited....»

The special investigations unit: Policing the police?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The Special Investigations Unit in Ontario was instituted in June of 1990 to protect the rights of the accused in any ongoing police investigation. As a unit that is completely independent of any police service, this program is designed to ensure...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The case of Jeffrey Roedica: Assessing the advantages. The centre of controversy: Assessing the SIU's credibility. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Same-sex marriage: A case commentary

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The case to be reviewed concerns the legality of Same-Sex Marriage, which was designed to instill and protect certain aspects of legal capacity for marriage for civil purposes. Introduced in July, 2003, the constitutional law was intended to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Background to the decision. The changes in the definition of marriage. Public opinion polls . The provincial legislatures . The necessity for equality within all legal institutions. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Annex: A history of how it came to be

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Toronto is a vibrant city, one that is comprised of very diverse neighborhoods and localized histories. Each specific neighborhood in the city is a product of a unique history and unique circumstances that helped shape the form it takes today. One...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The history of the Annex . The plan for the Annex . Conclusion. Reference list....»

Ontario budget 2009 & addressing the challenges of the future and crime prevention

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «On March 25, 2009 the Ontario Government tabled its budget for 2009-10. There was much speculation regarding its contents in light of the current recession and prior announcements by the Federal Government with respect to cost-shared infrastructure...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The aspects of the budget . Positives of the budget. Crime prevention. Social development programs . Conclusion. Reference list....»

Democracy, globalization and emerging/declining media

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «An important question, right now, according to a recent Globe and Mail article, as well as chatter heard recently while riding the grid-lock streets listening to a taxi driver's radio, is if daily newspapers collapse, is this a sign that democracy...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Herman and Chomsky in Manufacturing Consent. Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media. The Globe and Mail . The limitations of capitalism. Quantity and quality . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Global cities in crisis: Mumbai and the housing crisis

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «When it comes to examining global city regions, it is clear that elites within the city have to deal with two processes at the same time: globalization and continuing devolution of the state. These are trends that create opportunities and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mumbai: Not a global city. The housing crisis in Mumbai. The housing problem in India . The slums in Mumbai. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Party politics in Italy

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «To understand the intricacies of Italian politics, one must understand the politico-ideological groupings or families that structure party-politics in the country. There are currently five political families in Italy: the "Risorgimento", the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Christian democracy . Italian Democratic Socialist Party (PSDI). A shake-up of the government structure . The ideological leanings of the Christian democracy . The main successor to Christian democracy . ...»

Economic profile: Kamloops, British Columbia

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Kamloops, British Columbia is an interesting city when it comes to social economic development. This is true because the community is one that draws on many different industrial sectors to drive its economy: agriculture, mining, forestry,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Historical economic geography. Contemporary community demographic and economic profile. Current economic development initiatives . Concluding discussion. Bibliography....»

Lobbying - Affordable housing in Toronto

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «When attempting to implement a successful lobby, a Member of Parliament can be a good place to start as they are the obvious first link between the electorate and the government. Direct and personal contact is the best way of approaching this MP as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Growing demand for affordable housing . The shelter allowance . Key points for lobbying. Biography of Olivia Chow. Outline of meeting. Conclusion. References....»

Gender identity and the theory of performativity

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In her book Gender, Identity and Place, Linda McDowell addresses the question of how gender, identity and geography are intertwined in a shared struggle for power, and how they are reciprocal and interdependent? Her main argument throughout the book...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. McDowell's argument on gender. Judith Butler's argument. Creation of gender identity. Criticisms. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Rapprochement and cooperation between China and the United States: The revolutionary breakthrough which changed the balance of power forever

Political science   |   International relations   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The establishment of relations between the United States of America and the People's Republic of China (China) was in every sense a watershed in the history of foreign policy, and permanently altered the international system. U. S. President Richard...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The geopolitical and strategic factors . China's national security interests . China's motivations for opening up a new era with America . America's national security concerns . China's entry into United Nations. Benefits of...»

Micro shareholders: The alternative for young entrepreneurs

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «More than ever, in today's highly competitive marketplace, combined with stringent bank lending requirements, it is next to impossible for a young, aspiring entrepreneur, to obtain funding for his or her business venture, especially as related to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Background. Purpose. Overview of the financial picture. Comparables: A precedent. Business and Employment Cooperatives (BECs). The micro shareholders alternative. A stress-free environment. Timely and straightforward approval...»

Sustainable construction management

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «As Canada continues to grow, and needs of the environment are becoming increasingly apparent, it is time for construction management to embrace sustainable practices more than it has ever done before. Building is something that is essential to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The issue of sustainable construction management . The impacts of building construction to the environment . The importance of energy efficiency . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Gender socialization

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «From the moment a baby is born, he or she is forced into a world of gender socialization that is often rigid and limiting. Growing up in such a world has consequences for everyone, including how much money will be earned, how power will be divided...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Gender as crucial form of social stratification . Dominant ideologies . Why race matters . The reality within Canadian society . Conclusion. Reference list....»

Artists & mental illnesses - The mad genius

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Plato (427 - 347 B.C.), one of the earliest of the great philosophers claimed in his writing "The Ion" that artists, when creating, went temporarily out of their minds, that the artist was merely the medium used by the Gods to communicate with the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The concept mental illness . Hugo Wolf ? Composer. Hector Berlioz ? Composer. F. Scott Fitzgerald ? Writer. Lord Byron - Poet. Virginia Woolf. List of artists and poets. Conclusion. References....»

Interracial dating

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/14/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Those born in the United States are more open to interracial dating due to acculturation to America's melting pot of standards. This goes hand in hand with the fact that humans prefer what is familiar. According to the Journal of Sex Research,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Role of propinquity . Correlation between interethnic socialization and interethnic dating. Situation in Los Angeles. Conclusion. References....»

Geography and the meaning of climate change

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Within the field of geography, the issue of climate change is one that has aroused a significant amount of public debate, especially over the past few decades. There have been about as many theories on climate change as there are scientists out...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Understanding how the earth has changed. The effects of global warming. The periods of climate change . Conclusion. Reference list....»

Socrates and the importance of philosophy and the examined life

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Those who have studied Socrates know that his thesis is: "the unexamined life is not worth living." (Plato: 443). This is a statement that he says in his defense after he has been found guilty of corrupting the youth of Athens, making the stronger...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Examination of Socrates' thesis. The Socratic method. Socrates' goal. The Apology . The notion of philosophy . Conclusion. Bibliography ....»

Suffrage organizations in Canada and the United States

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The women's suffrage movement was one that held significance all over the world, as many different nations embarked on their own paths toward getting the vote for women. Compared to other English-speaking and industrialized nations like the United...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first suffrage groups in Canada . Canada's suffrage movement . Differences between the Canadian movement and the American movements. Stowe's significant contribution to the suffrage movement . The role of the suffrage organization...»

The problem of poverty - What is it and how to solve it

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The study of poverty is an interesting one as it is a broad term and there are many different types of poverty. Within the study of this subject, there are some key points to remember. To begin with, poverty is relative, as it is a concept that very...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The investigation of poverty. The roots or causes of poverty. Poverty eradication. Conclusion. Bibliography ....»

Nietzsche's genealogy's contribution to ethics

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Friedrich Nietzsche is arguably one of the most influential philosophers of the 19th century as he challenged the roots of Christianity and the morality that came from it. He was a believer of life, and the realities of the world, not in the life...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The structure of 'On the Genealogy of Morals'. The master-slave analysis . Analysis of bad conscience. The idea of the omnipotent God . Asceticism . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Structural social work and social problems like drug use

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Structural social work has been an emerging practical theory in the field of social work since the 1970s. It grew in response to the supremacy of class analysis as opposed to other structural factors within the field. The theory of structural social...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Structural social work . Karl Marx's view. The role of post-modernism . The conflict perspective . Dual function of social work . Conclusion. Reference list....»

Using structural social work as a means for understanding drug use among Aboriginals in Canada

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Oppression is something that affects all people within the framework of Western society who are not members of the dominant group. This can include people of color or those with disabilities; those of "other" sexual preferences; and especially the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The goal of structural social work . The issue of drug use among Aboriginals in Canada. The social problems. Assimilating the Aboriginals . The impact of the Indian Act. Conclusion. Reference list....»

The fall of the Soviet Empire: Hungary 1956 and Czechoslovakia 1968

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The two rebellions in Hungary 1956 and Czechoslovakia 1968 were interesting times for Eastern and Central Europe. To being to study these, one must put these two events in context. It was a time when the political climate in Easter Europe was very...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The economy in Eastern Europe . The situation in Hungary. The Warsaw Pact . The immediate effect of the Hungarian revolution . The crisis in Czechoslovakia . The downfall of the Soviet Union . Conclusion. Bib...»

Reforming the workplace

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The study of the sociology of work reveals that work plays a very significant role on our society, and over the last few centuries the nature of work has changed drastically, thus changing the nature of society along with it - from an industrial to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Role of management and employees . The TQM model. The concept of occupational self-direction. Conclusion. Work cited....»

Labor market inequality in Canada

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «When Canada was conceived it was in the early stages of the industrial era, it was an economy that was still a manufacturing based society, it was based on an abundant work force and viable transportation infrastructure. As the nation grew though,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Inequalities in the capitalistic system. The post-industrial class structure . Theoretical perspective by Wallace Clement and John Myles. Responses on the human capital perspective . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Immigrants and consumerism in the city

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «An examination of North American history will reveal that a consumer revolution occurred during the middle of the eighteenth century, and it played a significant role in the growth of society, especially in the United States. This raises the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The decades leading up to the First World War. The difference between newcomers and citizens . The notion of abundance and consumerism in the United States . The Jewish story of immigration . The attitudes of immigrants . The...»

Ayn Rand's theory of rights as a serious theory

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «Ayn Rand is a thinker who has attained notoriety for having a significant amount of influence on contemporary libertarians, especially when it comes to her theory of rights. She is unlike many other prominent theorists, in that she published much of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Rand's theory of rights . Ethics associated with altruism . Argument against altruism . Rand's rejection of altruism . Rand's theory of Objectivist Ethics . Rand's duty of self-preservation. The ethics of egoism . Eradication of proper...»

The Euthanasia debate in the health care system

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «This debate over the right to die has long been a contentious one, with the focus being on the right that a patient has to control their own body. The question that arises is whether or not life should be preserved at all costs. With regard to this...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The idea of autonomy . The issue of Euthanasia . Problems associated with the sanctity of life argument. The public debate over Euthanasia. The Golden Rule Argument . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Corporate social responsibility: An overview

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept that has been around for a while, but it has become increasingly relevant as the forces of globalization have become fiercer, and as the issue of environmental sustainability become more recognized...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Porter's and Kramer's argument on CSR. Reich's view on CSR. Competing notions of CSR . Implementing CSR. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Reasons for small business success and failure: Reflections of a literature review

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Within all major economies, the role of the small business is significant; as such it is important to understand the factors associated with why some small businesses fail and why others are successful. For the purposes of this paper we will assume...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A review of the academic literature . Reasons for business failure. Reasons for greater chances of success. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Globalization's winners and losers

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Globalization has been good to North Americans over the past few decades. As Fishlow and Parker argue, "Television sets, microwaves, automobiles, and computers have become less expensive and more reliable," a reality that speaks to the greater fact...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The opposition to globalization. The problem with opposing. The role of the US. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The global auto industry: Dire on some fronts; Better on others

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The auto industry, especially in North America and Europe, seems to have nothing but bad news these days. Whether the subject is government bailouts, downsizing, labor relations, job losses, bankruptcy, mergers, or the price of gasoline, it appears...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The North American automobile industry . Conditions imposed upon the automakers by the US federal government. Competition by other countries. The deteriorating market conditions in the US. Conclusion. Referen...»

The languages of modernity in "Paper Pills" and "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Jean Francois Lyotard describes modernity as an era of irrevocable progress forward, a subtle movement onwards that is characterized by the centralization of authority and imposition of a teleological mentality, whereby every development is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock as an expression of the tortured . Feeling of isolation and disconnection from humanity. Image of desolation and loneliness . The sentimental connection to the pre-modern age . Conclusion. Works...»

Obesity in North America: Assessing the socioeconomic factors

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Obesity has become a North American epidemic that is closely associated with the stereotypical overindulgence of western culture. Unfortunately, the prevalence of obesity is on the rise. In fact, "currently, more that half of Canadian adults are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The increased risk of morbidity. The prevalence of obesity among North Americans . Childhood obesity. Obesity and the conception of upward social mobility. The reduction of obesity rates among the wealthy . Con...»

The case for corporate social responsibility

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The idea of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has emerged in the recent decades as a point of discussion within the business world. Some advocate for it, while others are adamantly opposed to the idea. It is a type of corporate self-regulation...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The common approaches to CSR. Arguments by Michael Porter and Mark Kramer . CSR's role in democracy and capitalism. The connection between CSR and success in business. Conclusion. Annotated bibliography ....»

Racism and Canada's marginalized members: A literature comparison

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Canadians are proud of the fact that they live in a tolerant and multicultural society, but this pride is often ignorant to the fact that racism has played a large part in this country's history, and in many cases it has been systematic and caused...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The story of May-ying . The general sense of superiority of a white man. The story of Mary John . Racism and Aborigines. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Human rights and Islam: A critical review of research on Sudan

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Many non-Muslim onlookers in places like the West have heard of the apparent human rights violations that occur in the some parts of the Islamic world, and they have come to conclude that women are naturally supposed to take a subordinate position...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Human rights violations in Sudan. Cultural and political hegemony. Hale's argument. Conclusion. References....»

Euro communism: Linking democracy and socialism

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Simply speaking, Euro communism was a political trend that developed in the 1970s and 1980s in many of the Western European communist parties as a way of applying their political agenda in a way that would be more acceptable in a Western European...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The parliamentary road to socialism. The emergence of the early Euro communist tendencies. The vanguard-insurrectionary communists . The failure of the Soviet version of communism. The new Euro communist agenda . Third road...»

Multiculturalism in education

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Canadians that live in the country's larger cities are aware of the growing cultural and ethnic diversity that is characterizing our cities. Canada has an aggressive goal of growing its population through immigrants, so this diversity is only going...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Multiculturalism as a challenge to education. Multiculturalism and official policy. The steady stream of immigrants . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Social control theory in criminology

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Crime is something that has plagued society since societies have been formed. It is now an ever-present facet of life in modern society. It is not a taboo subject either as crimes and criminals are presented to us on a daily basis through the media,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Crime in formation of society. Review of article, Urban Black Violence: The Effect of Male Joblessness and Family Disruption. Crime among blacks in systematic theoretical framework. The definition of 'social control...»

Computers as cultural objects

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The computer is without a doubt a central to the creation of culture in the twentieth-century (and beyond). Why is it that the computer has become so central to our culture when it is just a tool, or specifically a means for processing and spreading...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Computer as the creation of culture. The significant computers as cultural objects. Struggles over the meaning of computers in a cultural context. Functionalist theory on computer as a cultural object. ...»

Mill and free speech

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In 2005, there was a major controversy concerning a Danish newspaper's publication of several cartons that depicted the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Many (both Muslims and non-Muslims) believed the cartoons were racist. Furthermore, many Muslims...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Controversy concerning cartons depicting the prophet Muhammad. The debate around 'Free Speech'. John Stuart Mill's principles of 'Free Speech'. The argument around the cartoons. Muslim vs non-muslim views on 'Free...»

Fascism in Hungary and Romania

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Fascism was a modern political ideology that sought to recreate the social, economic and cultural life of a nation by rooting it on a heightened sense of national belonging or ethnic identity. It is a political ideology that rejects liberal notions...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Fascism as a modern political ideology. The role of Fascist political parties. Fascism in Romania and Hungary. The key to the understanding of fascism in Hungary and Romania. The role of failed liberal democracies in bringing...»

Shortcomings of democracy

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Most people in North America revel in the fact that they live in countries that are ruled by the best type of political system available: democracy. People who advocate for the use of democracy will argue that all of the other systems are flawed and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Democracy in North America. The main shortcomings of democracy . It provides no role for the citizens at a local level. Democracy divides between those in government and the rest of society. The scale or ratio of citizens in...»

Representations of social class in popular literature

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Many of the texts studied in literature portray Canada as a country that is divided by social class. Three of these novels in particular are Who Do You Think You Are?, The Wars and In the Skin of a Lion. The first of these novels is a set of small...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Study of Canada, as divided into various social class. The theme of social class represented in 3 different novels. Review: Who Do You Think You Are? a novel by Alice Munro. Review: The Wars by Timothy Findley. Review: In the Skin of a...»

Freedom, Liberty and Democracy

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Democracy is considered by many to be the best type of political system possible, and among this group many believe the system of democracy in the United States is also the best of the best. This notion is one worth examining, and one that in some...»

Synopsis abstract : «Democracy as the best political system. Democracy in the United States. Democracy in the US post 9/11. The idea of freedom. The Personal Responsibility Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. The major flaws of democ...»

Using social theory to examine social unrest in post-election Iran

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Religion has played a vital role in the development of civilization across all corners of the globe, and today is no exception. The reality is that much of the most notable events throughout the world's history have been influenced in a significant...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Role of religion in the development of civilization. Review of an article: 'Culture War Erupts in Iran'. Social unrest in the evaluation of new state. Role of women in civilisation. Role of typical form of symbolic interaction comes...»

Frankenstein and the problem of visual representation in film

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelly is a classic novel that was written nearly two centuries ago. The title of the book is a reference to the scientist in the novel, Victor Frankenstein, who creates this creature that has the likeness of a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Review of Frankenstein a novel by Mary Wollstonecraft. Making of a film based on the book. The importance of the visual in films. The importance of film and literary versions of the story. Conclusion. Bi...»

Flaws in utilitarian theories of punishment

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In law and ethics, there is a well known theory that the punishment should fit the crime. In other words, the severity of the punishment should be reasonable and proportional to the severity of the crime. This is the theory of punishment that much...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The theory of 'punishment'. 'Punishment' as a part of law and ethics. Punishment is an interesting concept. The utilitarian theory of punishment vs retributive theories. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Legal moralism and polygamy

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Polygamy - the practice of being married to more than one person - is illegal in Canada, though it is rarely prosecuted. This law seems to be based on out society's unreflective common morals, rather than on rational arguments about the harm it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The practice of Polygamy. Polygamy in legal terms. The role of morals in the law. Devlin's argument of Polygamy. Conclusion. Reference list....»

The use of political force

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The state has a monopoly on the legitimate use of force, but citizens sometimes also resort to force for political ends. This essay will discuss the circumstances under which this type of force is politically justified, and whether violence has...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definition of a state. Violence vs politics. Violence as a political tool. How citizens also justify political force. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Experience reflection mill valley Islamic center

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Understanding the Muslim faith today for outsiders is more important now than any point in recent history. An increasing number of the world's headlines today come from countries with predominately Muslim influence. In an age of such political...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Similarities between the three western religions. Idea of keeping women in a separate room . Conclusion....»

Masculinity and clerks

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In Clerks 2, Director Kevin Smith resumed the lives of two convenience store workers from his 1994 film Clerks. Smith's movies traditionally appear vulgar and devoid of cinematic integrity upon first glimpse. On closer inspection the viewer can...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Fall of the convenience store. Characters of importance. Jail cell as the scene of the movie's resolution. Conclusion....»

Structuring the communication process between the nurse and patient/client

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Communication is possibly one of the most important tasks nurses perform in the execution of their duties. We may as a matter of habit take for granted the way we greet and end encounters with those around us, not considering what these actions...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Body language and non-verbal communication . Knowledge of the patient. Open verbal interaction and its importance. The use of listening skills. The verbal message . Conclusion. Reference list....»

A thorn beneath the shining armor: Churchill, Bishop Bell, and area bombing

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «No one cares to challenge the idea that Hitler needed to be stopped. I cannot think of a cow more sacred in the common mind-as I have known the common mind-than the righteousness of World War II. The enemy of the Allies was so ghastly, that even...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The gradual descent of bomber command. International law and violation by parties. The rationale for area bombing. Geoffrey Best's and his views on deceitfulness of the rationale. The preacher against the Crusade. Conclusion. Works...»

Mere Christianity: Discussion

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Mere Christianity was compiled, and expanded, from a series of radio lectures by C.S. Lewis. They have a conversational style, but they present some very deep and difficult ideas. In his introduction to the volume, Lewis describes how he took these...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The moral law. The nature of God. Christian morality. Conclusion. References....»

Abraham Kuyper and John Calvin: Calvinism and Neo-Calvinism compared

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «On November 9, 1891, the Dutch pastor and statesman Abraham Kuyper spoke to the first Christian Social Congress in the Netherlands on a profound and continually relevant subject-poverty. The address was peculiarly relevant to that time, even...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . The close relationship between Christianity and social improvement. The three ways in which Christ spoke about the social problems. Failure of the church to accomplish its mission. Context and comparisons. Cultural activities and...»

Lord over logic

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The seeming necessity of logical principles, such as the fundamental "law of non-contradiction", has led many thinkers to consider these principles primordial, basic, and uncreated. I can sympathize with the attitude that gives rise to this belief....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The abstraction forces . The weak form of reductionism . The basic presupposition . The common theistic view of God . Clauser's biggest problem . Conclusion. Sources....»

Dejection and the eighth deadly sin: A Christian-critical engagement with Coleridge's "Dejection: An Ode"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «For the ordinary reader encountering Coleridge's "Dejection: An Ode," the poet's dejection may seem irrelevant. The most explicit reason proffered for his dejection is that visitations of affliction have suspended "what nature gave me at my birth,/...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The context and history of 'Dejection: An Ode'. Coleridge's emotional history . The intellectual conversion . Analzying the text. Dejection and Acedia. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Framing Jane Eyre: The mystery of St. John's letter

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In the final pages of Jane Eyre, one encounters a mystery more impenetrable than the madness of Jane Poole. As many have noted, Charlotte Bronte has given us a novel of character, rejecting plot as the driving force in her story. One reads Jane Eyre...»

Synopsis abstract : «The mystery: Introduction. One solution. A parade of Eschatons. The ascetic eschatology of the race . A faint constellation. The importance of the letter. Conclusion. References....»

Faery lands forlorn: A window onto one region of the imagination of John Keats

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Dooyeerdians tend to admit that indefinability characterizes an irreducible mode of being. At first, of course, this admission appears ludicrous. The modalities exist as a language for describing how the logical part of one encounters non-logical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The reality of mystic insight. A reading of 'Ode To a Nightingale'. The wound of love and its description. Keats and his mystic vision. Reading Keats as a mystical poet. Conclusion. Works cited. Appendix: Aspects of non-reductionistic...»

The face of nature in Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «A cruel realization overtakes the sensitive convert to Naturalism. Seldom has there been a more sensitive convert than Thomas Hardy, who, although he flirted with Anglicanism because of his family and with the Baptists because of a friend, ended his...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: The avatar. Druids and holy-days. The face of the face of nature. The sacrifice of nature to religion and society. Conclusion....»

The coherent concept of psychical distance and the danger of neutrality

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In 1912, Edward Bullough published "'Psychical Distance' As a Factor in Art and as an Aesthetic Principle," a seminal article that permanently introduced "Psychical Distance" as a fundamental term for 20th Century aesthetic theory. A certain...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Criticisms of Bullough resolved with modal analysis. The positive aspect of psychical distance. Objection to Bullough . The philosophies of Dirk Vollenhoven and Herman . An example of the real problem. Cheetham's proposal...»

Bavinck and Vollenhoven on faith

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/10/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «In 1918, Herman Bavinck published an articled entitled "Philosophy of Faith" in the Annuarium of the Societas Studiosorum Reformatorum; thirty one years later, Dirk Vollenhoven presented a paper entitled "Faith: Its Nature, Structure, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The fundamental issue. The psychological reduction of faith. Vollenhoven's historical critique . Important structural point in Vollenhoven's essay. Individual, communal and genetic functions of faith. The content/law of faith:...»

Autism and Apophaticism

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/09/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «A postmodern philosophy of religion, of the relationship between God and men, is based on a unique set of beliefs about God, language, what it means to be as human, and the way the world is given us to inhabit (including ourselves). Perhaps the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Autism as the default stance . The negation of appelation. The symbol of self. The silence. Conclusion. References....»

A study of home security system

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Term papers   |   07/08/2009   |   .doc   |   27 pages
Document abstract : «Home security systems provide security from threats such as intruders or thieves, by sounding a siren to grab the attention of the public. Two sensor pairs are placed in the system. Among them one pair of receiver sensors is connected to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Difference between micro controller and micro processor . Block diagram and kit diagram. Micro controller architecture (AT89C52). Features of micro controller . Pin diagram and description. Port pin alternate functions. AT89C52 block...»

Keeping fit as we grow older

Arts & media   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Injuries and age lead to progressive declines in muscular strength and lean muscle mass. Evidence exists that age-related and injury related declines in muscular strength and lean mass (Feigenbaum & Pollock, 1999) can be impeded following mechanical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Problem statement. Determining how much weight a person should use during exercise. Recommendation by NSCA . Manipulation of the visual system seems . The modalities of sensory feedback . Lack of vision and its consequences. Hypothesis...»

Customs and Border Patrol for Homeland Security

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Customs and Border Patrol is an integral entity involved in protecting the United States from terrorist activity, illegal immigration, drug smuggling and human trafficking. The Border Patrol has been around officially for many years, starting...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Prohibition during the time period of 1921-1924 . Motor vehicles for the Border Patrol agency. Increase in the amount of illegals . Customs and Border Patrol is the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC). The air operations unit as a...»

Prevention, treatment and punishment of youth gangs

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The prevalence of youth gangs is steadily increasing in the United States, with increased gang involvement and violence creating serious implications for both the adolescent population and communities as a whole. An article entitled "Childhood Risk...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definition of a gang. History of youth gangs. Gang structure and behavior. Theories pertaining to gang membership. Risk factors of gang membership. Gang membership and delinquency. Prevention of gang membership. Intervention and...»

It's a Mans' Man's World

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Taking James Brown's suggestion, I had already "faced the facts" long ago. However, through learning about sexual deviance, gender deviance, and even gender variance, this point seems to have only been underscored even more. I've come to realize...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Sexual deviance. Gender based crime by men. Hate against other men. Pornographic material developed for men. Gender deviance and variance. Conclusion....»

Transphobia from transliberators

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «After beginning a course devoted to sexual identities, and seeing the breakdown of each on the syllabus, I noticed one omission from the standard group of letters I'd been accustomed to seeing. There was the 'L' for lesbian, 'G' for gay, 'B' for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The liberation movement. Issues of the activists'. Transmen as gender traitors. Gender identity and gender expression. The women's movement. The binary divisions of gender . Conclusion. Work cited....»

The Hours: A cinematic analysis

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Hours is the title of a film that was released in 2002. It is also the name of a book by Michael Cunningham released in 1998, on which the film is based, which itself is based on the classic novel once under a working title of the same name,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The difficult decision of choosing . Cheating the system . Technical developments . Scene with Clarissa Vaughn in her kitchen. The arrangement of instruments . The strongest theme in the film. Conclusion....»

Capital punishment: Is it morally justified?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Capital Punishment is defined as "The penalty of death for the commission of a crime." The history of the first death penalty laws dates all the way back to the Eighteenth Century B.C. King Hammurabi of Babylon was among the first rulers to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Factors to be considered while enquiring a person. Cases of multiple murders . Victim impact statements. Forensic advances in crime investigation. The price of the death penalty . An argument on 'Capital...»

The complexities surrounding the use of atomic bombs against Japan: Einstein's Folly

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «During the 1880's, at Cambridge University, J.J. Thompson, the director of the Cavendish Library and a respected physicist, became the first to discover that atoms had sub atomic particles. In 1896, Antione Becquerel, with the assistance of Marie...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ernest Rutherford. Adolf Hitler's signs of loose inhibitions. Establishing the Uranium Committee. Truman's grand entrance. Fateful days. To bomb or not to bomb? . A reflection on right and wrong. Conclusion....»

Education and the disabled

Social studies   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   18 pages
Document abstract : «From everything I have been exposed to this semester I feel that I have a good understanding of what is necessary to achieve excellence in teaching. The teacher must be attentive to the needs of the students, be able to relate to them in some way,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Principles of excellence in teaching. Specific disabilities. Learning disabilities. Educational strategies and placements. Developmental delays/mental retardation. Terminology. Educational strategies. Emotional...»

Social security in America

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Social Security is one of America's most important and successful programs. It has, since 1935, helped to reduce the poverty rate of those 65 and older drastically, having a greater impact than any other anti-poverty measure. Increasing Social...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Social security and the American government. Social security benefits . Alternatives to increasing payroll taxes. Risks associated with privatization . Proposed individual investment accounts . The use of private accounts for...»

Transformations of literature: Augustine's Confessions and Virgil's Aeneid

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Both St. Augustine's Confessions and Virgil's epic The Aeneid marked a new direction in literature for the West. Each one was inspired by the works of previous authors, but was willing to forge a new literature for their times. In the Aeneid, Virgil...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The standard invocations of the epic. Themes of destiny . The Punic Wars . The move from a pagan society . Augustine's confessions . Immortality as the central concern of Augustine's work. Conclusion. Bib...»

Success and its pressures as depicted in The Great Gatsby and Things Fall Apart

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Analysis of today's society reveals a deep-rooted desire for success. Indeed, it is human nature to strive to achieve, and it is encouraged to the point where ambition and competition become a way of living. For some, this translates into a life of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The philosophical implications . The underlying theme of Things Fall Apart . Conflicting conclusions. Gatsby's case. Concept of communal acceptance. Conclusion....»

John Marshall and Mercy Otis Warren

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «Though John Marshall and Mercy Otis Warren shared little ideological ground when it came to politics, they did come together in their respective revolutionary histories to condemn the treason of Benedict Arnold. During the war, the treason stirred...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Benedict Arnold's character . Arnold's cowardliness . Act of treason at West Point. Andre's role in the case . Warren's reason for emphasizing Andre's . Warren's use of money as a corrupting agent. Reinforcing the point of concentrated...»

The governments oversight and the misuse of surplus funds

Economics & finance   |   Government finance   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .pdf   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «This study will investigate the governmental oversight and exemptions that allow for the unchecked misuse of surplus funds within non-profit organizations. For the purposes of this study, surplus is defined as money not earmarked for future...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Overview of the problem. Purpose of the study. Significance of the study. Rationale of the study. Understanding the non-profit sector. Growth of the American government after WW2. Governance and structure of nonprofit...»

Allegorical styles of writing

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   18 pages
Document abstract : «Imagine you are standing at the edge of a rift. On this side of the rift lie life, reality, and the simplicity of the literary tale. On the other side of the rift is a world of mystery and ideals where morals and greater meanings are waiting to be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Creating allegorical texts. The Faerie Queene . Spenser's bridges. Method of instrumental meaning. Figures of personification . Figures of capture . Types allegorical characters. The negation of the integrity . The case of...»

The American West: A clash of social, cultural, and environmental forces

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The character of America was largely shaped by the American experience in the West from the early 1700s until the present day. Although the values of freedom and equality under the law had been established in the East during the colonial and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The American concept of manifest destiny . Principles of manifest destiny . The relocation of Native Americans . The treatment of the Native Americans . The clash between tradition legal system and basic individualistic laws. The most...»

An analysis of the policy on AIDS related material

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/07/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The AIDS epidemic has been a fact of life in the United States for over 20 years, yet there is still debate about the origin of this disease and the best ways to combat its spread. Information obtained using the scientific method points to details...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The interim revision . Spread of HIV. Issues with the policy. HIV prevention programming . Conclusion. References....»

Rx: The affects of drug abuse

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/06/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «At the beginning of the twentieth century, a man named Dr. Knock quoted, "Every well person is a sick person who doesn't know it", and started luring the people of Saint Maurice into unneeded medical treatment. Ever since then, prescription...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Antidepressants . The presence of suicidal thoughts. Stimulants. Use of stimulants. Methods of taking stimulants and the withdrawl symptoms . Opiates. Addiction to opiates. Treatment options for prescription drug...»

Parody or parroting: Meredith Brooks' sub version of Bitch

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   07/06/2009   |   .pdf   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In 1997, Meredith Brooks' song, Bitch, burned up the charts and through verbal taboos. Was her use of "bitch" a reclamation of a pejorative title, or did it reinforce misogynistic machinations? An examination of the lyrics to Bitch, the music video,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Patriarchal definition of womanhood. Subversive reading of the lyrics. Advocating that listeners File under Angry Young Women. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Theories of family counseling/therapy

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   07/06/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «I was introduced to John Gottman, Ph.D. by Phil Donahue during the summer of 1995. At that time, Dr. Gottman was promoting the paperback edition of his book, Why Marriages Succeed or Fail…And How You Can Make Yours Last (Gottman, 1995) on the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Theory. Techniques. Implications. Conclusion. References....»

Sexuality of older women with select chronic illnesses

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   07/06/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The literature of human sexual dysfunction tends to focus on the problems of men; specifically erectile dysfunction. There are relatively fewer investigations into sexual problems experienced by women, even though the studies that have been...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Literature review . Personal implications. Professional implications. Conclusion. References....»

Reactive attachment disorder: A developmental spectrum

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   07/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Within psychology, many different fields exist. Development, social, and abnormal psychology are considered distinct disciplines within the field, and those who specialize in one discipline rarely spend time in the study of another. Counseling is a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Formal diagnosis . Normal attachment. Reactive attachment disorder in the DSM. Attachment theory. Comorbid disorders. Controversial treatment. Treatment option: Behavior analysis. Treatment option: The therapeutic...»

Poignant prejudice

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/05/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Arthur Schopenhauer, a German philosopher of the late 18th century once said, “The discovery of truth is prevented more effectively, not by the false appearance things present and which mislead into error, not directly by weakness of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Policing practices in Canada. Visible minorities in Canada . Dalhousie Law School's admission program. Definition of moral panic . Conclusion. References....»

The millennium of peace

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/05/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The word millennium comes from the Latin words mille (1000) and annus (year), and means a thousand-year period of time. The word millennium, or its Greek equivalent, does not appear anywhere in the bible, but The Revelation to John mentions a period...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Meaning of millennium. Old Testament Prophecies. The Christian view. Christian interpretations. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Manipulation of surveys: Plasticity and priming responses

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/04/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Philip K. Dick, American science fiction writer, once said, “The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use the words.”...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Communist country and the American reporters. The correlation between varying verbs in questions and responses. Priming responses by students. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Playing into the expectations

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/04/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Björk Guðmundsdóttir, Icelandic singer-songwriter, once explained, “There is this stereotype of Icelanders all believing in spirits, and I’ve played up that a bit in interviews” (Bjork Quotes). Although Bjork has recognized that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Reducing stereotype threat. Michael Miller's interactive role-play activity for students. The consequences of stereotype threat . Lower levels of performance as an issue with stereotype threat. Establishing a strong bond between the...»

The mentorship role in the nursing profession

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The following discussion will attend to review the different aspects of the mentorship role. The main points of focus will be on identifying learning needs, a discussion of the role model, the environment and how it impacts upon learning, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Nursing and Midwifery Council . The role of a mentor . The androgogal theory . Learning theories . The initial orientation phase . Defining the learning contract . Defining self awareness. Evidence-based practices. The concept of...»

Nursing: Preparation for mentorship

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «The following discussion will look at the role of the mentor within the nursing profession and utilize my experience as an associate mentor to date to explore the issues raised. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (2007) considers a mentor as being a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The learning needs. Self awareness and being a role model. Management of the learning environment. Prevalence of research to support learning in practice. Procedures used for assessment of student skills....»

Discussion on Descartes' meditations

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Descartes comes to the conclusion "that the mere fact that I [Descartes] exist and have within me an idea of a most perfect being, that is, God, provides a very clear proof that God exists" (Descartes 51). He comes to this conclusion through a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Problem to Descartes' argument. Mackie's notions of God . Philo's three propositions. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Conk- The fake equalizer

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «African Americans from the 1920's through the 1960's wore a style of hair known as a conk. The conk was is most notable for making the normally kinky hair of the wearer become as straight and smooth as white people's hair. By being black and by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Motivation behind the African American's obsession with becoming beautiful in white terms. The Autobiography of Malcolm X. The bourgeoisie of black society . The conk style of hair . Conclusion. Works cited ....»

Fossil fuels or nuclear energy: Which is more eco-friendly?

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Human populations are growing at the fastest rates ever, and with this boom in population and standards of living, electricity consumption is growing. In 2007, there were 3891.7 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity used, which is a 1000 billion...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: The issue. Working of fossil fuels. Downsides to fossil fuels. Products of combustion. Acid mine drainage. Improving fossil fuels. Working of nuclear power. Downsides to nuclear power and ways to remedy them. Comparing nuclear and...»

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