The virtue of humanism: Refuting Ayn Rand’s anti-altruism through Sartre’s existentialism and Rorty’s concept of contingency

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   04/18/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Even if there has not been a direct link stated ethical egoism as a viable theory, and then existentialist and postmodern considerations into effect will allow ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Rand's ethical egoism. Rand's criticisms of other ethical theories. Contingency and humanism. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Qualitative vs. quantitative research techniques in tourism

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Case study   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « stimulating this process is called the snowball effect . depth interviews are unstructured, direct and personal non-rigorous method; Grounded Theory has thus ...»

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

Working capital management

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Theses   |   04/21/2009   |   .doc   |   39 pages
Document abstract : « One last theory about this decision is the Market timing exposure to business risk is a direct result of sales will have exactly the opposite effect a decline ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definition of working capital. What is working capital management?. Review of the literature. About working capital and the market. Calculations for working capital. Management of working capital. Concepts of gross working...»

New techniques of motivation

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   01/20/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « This theory has long been used by the entrepreneurs Annual discussion with the direct supervisor A system competition may have an adverse effect on certain ...»

Synopsis abstract : «In-house theories of motivation.. 5 major theory-needs.. Theory of Ronen.. Theory of Murray.. Theory of Maslow.. Theory of Alderfer.. Theory of Herzberg.. Conclusion.. Motivation through remuneration.. For the company.. For the...»

The concept of landscape ecology

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   12/05/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « An extension of metapopulation theory considers the landscape to level can have a signi?cant effect on both Direct physical connections may be necessary for ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Underlying theories.. Interpreting landscape pattern.. Issues of scale.. Data constraints.. A key challenge for landscape ecology: reducing fragmentation.. Population isolation and barriers to movement.. The role of...»

Landscape ecology, use and application in forestry

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   12/04/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « An extension of metapopulation theory considers the landscape to level can have a signi?cant effect on both Direct physical connections may be necessary for ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Why landscape scale?. Landscape ecology and forestry.. Fragmentation.. Edge effects.. Connectivity.. Disturbance.. Conclusion.....»

Courtly Romances: Literature or Theatre?

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Research papers   |   04/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « given era has the capacity to effect great change Arthur to express his sentiments in direct dialogue, saying This theory of oral improvisation helps to combat ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Why is performance so often ignored as a subject of cultural study? . Records of performance . Scope. The professional minstrel. Narrative patterns. Works cited....»

Facing the inevitable: A psychological and social analysis of reactions to epidemics

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   04/07/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Direct results of this fear and suspicion were but the same partial-information effect that emerged A Socio-Psychological Theory of Collective Anxiety Attacks ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Social upheaval as a reaction to epidemics. Religious responses to epidemics. Placing blame in the face of epidemics. Epidemics and the media. Conclusion. Future directions. Bibliography....»

International criminal courts: An historical and sociological overview of supranational criminal justice

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   04/22/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « ICTY and the ICTR had a paramount effect on the The same theory can be applied to the International community. damages that have incurred as a direct result of ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. History: ?The Road to Rome?. Sociology and criminal courts . Applying the Functionalist Theory to international courts . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Sex and the city: Analysis of a sitcom

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « about sex in a very open and direct manner This has the effect of making Carrie seem the least reconsider gender labels in language and gender theory, and open ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The show.. Location.. Expressing what modern women and feminists need to challenge.. Characters.. The main character of Carry.. Charlotte the art dealer. . The successful lawyer Miranda.. The character of Mr. Big.. Linguistic...»

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