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The Diverse Political Culture
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This essay "The Diverse Political Culture" raises the question to what extent does the concept of a 'Political Culture' gives a satisfactory explanation for the different levels of political participation found in case study countries.... This concept doesn't only refer to participation in voting or having membership of a certain political party.... Question: To what extent does the concept of a “Political Culture” give a satisfactory explanation for the different levels of political participation found in case study countries?...
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Ethnography as Thick Description: Insights on the Study of Cultures from Geertz, Winch and Taylor
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Discussing and analyzing the works of Clifford Geertz, Peter Winch, and Charles Taylor concerning the issue of ethnography as an alternative form of knowledge and perspective in the field of social science, the concept of "thick description" is best illustrated.... In order to make sense of this concept of 'thick description,' it is best to understand how Geertz utilized his knowledge and ability to interpret cultures using a different, non-Western perspective in his classic work, "Deep Play: Notes on the Balinese Cockfight....
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Antonio Gramsci Contribution to Anthropology
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He defined cultural hegemony and explained the concept vividly.... It is through the concept of cultural hegemony that it becomes impossible for the middle class and workers to revolt.... In fact, in anthropology, his theories have been used left right and center, for example, the concept of hegemony has become widely cited in anthropological circles.... It cannot be doubted that cultural hegemony is an important anthropological concept that was proposed by Gramsci, however, it also contains several loopholes in the theory that at times makes it inefficient when it comes to the explaining certain phenomenon in anthropology....
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Psychopathology of Everyday Life by Sigmund Freud
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This is a key concept that is particularly relevant when one is trying to analyze the way a patient's mind works and what the motivations for certain acts – both rational an irrational – come from and has been instrumental in analyzing why human beings function in the way they do.... By studying this concept, Freud was able to explain, in great detail the reasons why we end up disclosing things that are in the unconscious parts of our mind and more specifically those that we have tried our best to suppress (Reason, 2000)....
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Problem-Solving and Creativity in Cognitive Science
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While problem-solving has been a core concept in cognitive psychology since its inception, creativity has been a more recent construct within the field.... While problem solving has been a core concept in cognitive psychology since its inception, creativity has been a more recent construct within the field.... This concept of a relationship between creativity and problem solving is also discussed by Getzels (1959) who proposes two approaches to creativity in relation to problem solving; problem solving as a function of thinking and learning and as a manifestation of personality influenced by motivational and social determinants. ...
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Healthy Country Means Healthy People
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This essay "Healthy Country Means Healthy People" is about a concept 'Social and Emotional Wellbeing' that has evolved along with the aborigines of Australia.... The concept is deeply embedded in their culture.... The concept of mental health simply speaks about individual health and its capacity to perform in certainly given environment.... In contrast, the concept of social and emotional wellbeing is much broader in the sense that it takes into account an individual's association with land, family, ancestry, culture, community, spirituality, and many such related aspects in which a person lives through and feels elevated....
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Placing a Financial Value on the Natural Environment
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Total enterprise value is a concept in accounting that helps entrepreneurs to determine the actual value of their entries.... The concept evaluates the varying debt levels in companies; the UK government has adopted the same principle in evaluating the operation of companies and determining their effects on the natural environment thereby placing a commensurate value on the effects they have on the environment.... y adopting the concept of natural capital, the government compels companies among other interest groups within the country to calculate the financial impact that their operations have on the natural environment....
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Academic Professional Practice
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Although the practice is an available concept and has attained approval as a great method of instilling critical thinking and doing, it is argued in terms of its application and conceptualization.... Although the practice is an available concept and has attained approval as a great method of instilling critical thinking and doing, it is argued in terms of its application and conceptualization.... Although the practice is an available concept and has attained approval as great method of instilling critical thinking and doing, it is argued in terms of its application and conceptualization....
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Data Use in Clinical and Administrative Decision-Making in Nursing Health Care
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DATA USE IN CLINICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION MAKING IN NURSING HEALTH CARE An interesting fact about nursing care is that as opposed to the popular concept, nurses do not devote more time to patient care (Westra et al, 2010, pp 336 and Ball, 2005, pp 1).... Based on this information, it is easily understandable why nursing is among the first of the few medical professions to take up and accept the concept of IT in health care (Ball, 2005, pp 1).... The use of technological tools in the nursing field is not a new concept....
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The Arab Cultural Values and Influences on Leadership and Management Practices
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Apart from the Islam work ethic, there are also factors such as individualism versus collectivism, Wasta concept, nepotism, power distance index, attitude, and Consultative style.... The concept can be categorized as intermediary.... The Wasta concept Model influences the management practices in that the inter-mediator would have to ensure that he secured you a job then follow up with a promotion and all the perks that come along with it....
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The Relationship between Culture and Identity
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Culture and identity can start with an individuals understanding of their class, socio-economic situation, self-concept and learning styles.... Families are also the place where an individual begins to formulate their self-concept.... Jones (2005) studied the influence of self-concept on how students entered college for the first time.... It is clear that culture and identity are very important to the individual and those socio-economic conditions, self-concept and familial cultural acculturation have a bearing on how an individual perceives themselves and the world around them. ...
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Conception of the General Will Safeguard Against Tyranny
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This paper ''Conception of the General Will Safeguard Against Tyranny'' tells us that a 'social contract is formed through which the individuals merge interests with the 'General Will' which refers to the preservation of the prosperity of the State.... Rousseau has tried to make conciliation between individual freedom....
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Foucaults Analysis of the Body
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urner (1987) believed that Foucault's theories have given rise to the concept of "preventive, social and community medicine.... This is where the concept of 'power relation' comes in.... Similarly, the concept of a hospital (an institution) also gives us an insight into the power structure in the case of health related issues.... This concept came into being at the end of the seventeenth century when people state became more aware of the need to help it's fellow citizens with community related issues and topics....
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Understanding of Racism
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However, modern research into biology and DNA has destroyed any scientific basis for the concept of race.... However, modern research into biology and DNA has destroyed any scientific basis for the concept of race.... However, though science has disproven the biological concept of race and most individuals have become intolerant of overt racism and hate, racism still exists as an undercurrent in human society.... Society treats individuals differently based on direct and indirect decisions that in turn originate in the concept of race....
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The Benifits of Quality Early Childhood Education by using curriculum and literature
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It becomes imperative in multicultural environment where interaction and communication skills of the child play an essential role.... The present study is an attempt to highlight the benefits of quality early childhood education, potentially responsible for the progress of the child and development of personality....
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Patient Compliance in Venous Leg Ulcers
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This essay presents a discussion about patient compliance and venous leg ulcers that not only presents a discussion about various aspects of the disease but also examines the need for patient compliance.... Venous leg ulcers are a debilitating and painful condition that reduces a patient's quality of life....
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Antioxidants in Tea and Their Potential Health Benefits
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The paper "Antioxidants in Tea and Their Potential Health Benefits" states that the main types of antioxidants present in tea are flavonoids and help in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, cancers, eye cataracts, cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and liver diseases.... ... ...
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Process Safety Risk Assessment System
24 pages (6000 words) , Download 3 , Coursework
This paper provides a general idea of the psychometric and cultural strategies underpinning risk perception, providing an insight into the causes why risks are understood in different ways.... Specifically, the paper analyzes the safety Shale oil-producing plant.... ... ... ... This literature review concentrates on process safety in onshore oil and gas industry....
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Ethics at the Top Two Auction Houses
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(CEC 8)The turgid exercise of auctioning fine arts produce a discriminating product market effect other than conventional ventures of selling or buying the items that serves the purpose of assessment value, based on the following (CEC 8).... At a glance, auctions of fine arts and other high-valued merchandize allow ordinary people to glimpse at the mystifying, ostentatious world of the rich....
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High-Frequency Hearing Acuity among Adolescents
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The hypothesis of the study "High-Frequency Hearing Acuity among Adolescents" was that adolescents hear better before exposure to high-frequency sound than after exposure to the sound.... A pre-test post-test experimental research design on a group of 12 adolescents was used to test this hypothesis....
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Cloud Computing Technology
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The concept of the cloud provides a vast variety of advantages and at the same time, there are some disadvantages as well.... However, the concept of this term out dates cloud computing by 40 years.... 9 Conclusion The concept of the cloud provides vast variety of advantages and at the same time, there are some disadvantages as well....
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Using Heat and Vibration of the Engine for Generating Electrical
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he concept of each team member has thought over.... valuating Each concept against the set criteria ... The paper "Using Heat and Vibration of the Engine for Generating Electrical" states that understanding the differences of each individual team member is necessary which helps in the development....
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Leadership as the Essence of Any Successful Venture
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Even the original concept of “charisma” has spiritual background and modern theorists advocating “charisma” do not include spiritual aspects in leadership.... Spiritual concept such as generosity, compassion and care are very helpful in making trustworthy and effective leadership....
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Adults with Schizoaffective Disorder in Cognitive Theories
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Generally, this theory is based in the concept that how an individual perceives the world around them is how they will react to the world.... Cognitive insight in schizophrenia - A new concept.... The paper "Adults with Schizoaffective Disorder in Cognitive Theories" focuses on the critical analysis of schizoaffective disorder in adults and gives information about how it is tied to cognitive theories....
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Chocolate and its Advantages
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s history would tell us, the concept of the colony slides in the later centuries and in its place the cultural identity shifted to the problematic Other Spain as in other societies, which is the Woman.... n talking about the feminine identity of the “sweets”, there is an elevation of the whole concept when it comes to chocolate with the additional meanings that satiate feminine sensitivities....
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Effectiveness Of Occupational Therapy In Palliative Care
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But nevertheless such broader interpretations cannot be accommodated within the function based definitions of the concept.... Therefore it is essential to understand that occupational therapy in the hospice setting must be treated as an evolving concept or a paradigm....
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Sociological Imagination
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They claimed that the concept is too wide and too vague, it is not quite clear; and is is too difficult to test.... One of the main concept in in Mead's perspective is the “self”--a personal recognition of identity that takes place during the process of socialization (interaction with other human being)....
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Crime and Place Theory and Strain and Sub-Cultural Theories
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While theories of criminality and crime such as Burglary are often seen to compete in explaining the Burglary problem, it practical to begin with the concept that offender as well as event explanations complements each other considerably than competitors (Carter & Hill, 1996). ... n learning more on this, it is good to note that, the concept of place is essential to burglary theories....
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Evaluating Published Research
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This assignment "Evaluating Published Research" shows that effective brand management is a crucial factor behind the success of a business organization.... In line with this, the article of Song (2011) entitled 'Contributing Factors in Emergence and Growth of Chinese Grocery Own Brands'.... ... ... ...
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China's Economic Relationship with the Unites States
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Before dwelling on the history and current trends in the economic ties between the United States and China, it would be worthwhile to make a mention of a relevant aspect.... This aspect speaks about the necessity propelling the developing economies in establishing economic ties.... ... ... Notwithstanding the vast resources that might be available in developing countries, it is of paramount importance for them to be seeking the support of the developed economies....
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A Digitized World: Benefits and Limitations of Digitization in Organizations
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"A Digitized World: Benefits and Limitations of Digitization in Organizations" research is conducted to assess if the process of digitization is advantageous or disadvantageous for companies implementing this process.... The researcher analyzes the impact of digitalization on the firms.... .... ... ...
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Multinational Companies in Dubai: Role and Challenges
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"Multinational Companies in Dubai: Role and Challenges" paper determines why MNCs have been choosing Dubai as the preferred destination, the role that MNCs have played in the growth of Dubai, the challenges that the MNCs face in Dubai, and the challenges that the MNCs pose for the region.... .... ...
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The Core of the Teachings of Confucius
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The paper "The Core of the Teachings of Confucius" describes that the teachings of Confucianism are critical in inculcating the spirit of humanness in human beings.... Adoption of such teachings in modern life can help keep a check on all the moral wrongs that society may get engaged in.... ... ... ...
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World History. The age of discovery and industrialization
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The age of discovery refers to the period between 15th and 17th century when European countries rose to conquer and trade with other nations in an effort to expand their empire.... Evolution of the west started with spice trade which forced Europeans to explore new territories in search of spices and valuable goods....
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Conservation Focusing on Animal Extinction
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The paper 'Conservation Focusing on Animal Extinction' looks at several conservation movements in the contemporary world which, have contributed to the political drama of the twentieth century and the events of the movement, cast in the framework of a moral struggle.... ... ... ... The author states that people engaged in the fight for conservation, in a worthy and patriotic cause, most often try to sully their reputation by the opposition, and the dramatic fervor of such opposition has constituted a major liability....
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Development of the cotton economy in the South 1776-1860
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Name: University: Course: Tutor: Date: Development of the Cotton Economy in the South 1776-1860 Introduction During the period 1776-1860, cotton kingdom in Southern parts of USA grew into enormous agricultural and industrial units, dispensing out large amounts of fibre.... ... ... ... “Farmers and land owners earned huge profits, which attracted planters to the fertile lands of Gulf States....
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Business - Leadership and Change
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Name of the of the Concerned Professor Business 15 February 2012 Leadership and Change The rapid globalisation of economies and the need to cater to customers placed in diverse markets has made change the essential component of the day to day working of the modern organisations (Mullins 2004).... ...
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Whole Foods Financial Recommendation
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Whole foods is a giant retailer in the food industry with sales volume reaching several billion dollars.... Its earnings have been growth oriented in the past couple of years.... It dipped after 2006 when its operating profit margin dropped from 5.... 9% to 4.... 1% and saw a further decrease to 2....
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Explain what the term 'Fair trade' means and what are the important issues for the business world
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It comes directly under the norms of the international trade regimes whereby it promotes payment of a fair price in accordance with the social and.... ... ... Fair trade has the emphasis on exporting goods and supplies from the developing nations to the ones which are already developed.... The goods which come under the ranks of the fair trade include the The basic intention of having fair trade is to move the works of the producers from the developing markets down towards the more urbanized quarters of the world, which suggests that the works of these developing countries are appreciated and allotted with revenues in return....
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Critical Analysis Paper
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The other Asian giants like India are also set to register major economic gains.... Many other salient world powers like Iran, Argentina, and Russia will be.... ... ... The thing that needs to be understood is that this marked shift in the economic power will also lead to salient ideological changes in the world politics, as the emerging economies will begin to exert a major role in the world Many of the major poles in this newly emerging multi-polar world will not be single nations, but rather clumps of nations who will exert a significant say as to how the new world order need to be contrived....
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Information Systems and International Development
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The paper "Information Systems and International Development" states that the role of information technology in the United Nations Emergency can be displayed in a situation as described below.... For instance, there is a group of militia, which has sieged a whole town in a country like South Korea....
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MSc Human Resource Management and Development
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The paper "MSc Human Resource Management and Development" discusses how does Learning and Employee Development contribute to organizational success and performance within the voluntary sector of social services, focusing on the effective learning styles among employees.... ... ... ... All research participants remain anonymous and this was explained before and after all activities, to ensure effective involvement and discussions of participants and their anonymity (Beattie 2002)....
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Regulating Saudi Cities and Challenges of Jeddah Urbanization
46 pages (11500 words) , Download 4 , Dissertation
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The paper 'Regulating Saudi Cities and Challenges of Jeddah Urbanization' gives detailed information about institutional and spatial strategies aimed at containing urban growth and public space in Jeddah while providing an assessment of the programs' strengths and weaknesses.... ... ... ... Since 1973, the existing major urban centers of Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah, Dhahran, and Makkah have experienced dramatic growth....
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The Theory and Approaches Attributed to Leadership
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This idea was effective since it supported the concept that a leader does not have to make all the decisions at given times, he can allow group decision making and also delegate duties.... This paper "The Theory and Approaches Attributed to Leadership" is going to look at the various ways in which leadership has played its role in our society and history....
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Communication Theories, Processes and Theories of Motivation
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his comes after an individual goes through reflection, and a new idea has been generated or the already existing concept or idea has been modified. ... The paper "Communication Theories, Processes and Theories of Motivation" highlights that goal setting acts as an effective tool for progress making through ensuring that all individuals in a group having the same goal are made aware of the expectation required from them....
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Schools as Gendered Institutions
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Although the concept of gender is commonly perceived as a natural law status its concepts vary within time and context.... This literature review "Schools as Gendered Institutions" focuses on many scholars that do agree with the fact that gender is an attribute that is socially constructed....
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French Classical Music in a Capella Style
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The paper "French Classical Music in a Capella Style" highlights that the sing-along performances were a test of flow and voice.... The performance dropped slowly from the heightened crescendo, and no longer, the audience searching for places to sit and rest.... ... ... ... The venue was the Recital hall of Laidlaw Performing Arts Centre, and the presentations were exclusively French classical music in a capella style....
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Johannes Brahms and Franz Liszt
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The paper "Johannes Brahms and Franz Liszt " discusses that Brahms was born in Hamburg, and he moved away to Vienna, Austria where most of his professional acumen was acquired.... Liszt on the other hand, hailed from Hungary but at the young age of 11, he moved to Vienna to pursue his studies in music....
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Effective Strategic Framework of Human Resources Management at Qatar Civil Aviation Authority
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The paper 'Effective Strategic Framework of Human Resources Management at Qatar Civil Aviation Authority' is a brilliant example of human resources dissertation.... This dissertation discusses the strategic framework of HRM, as applied in the context of the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority(QCAA) in the State of Qatar....
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Bear Mountain Wind Park: Renewable Energy and Investor Communications
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The paper "Bear Mountain Wind Park: Renewable Energy and Investor Communications" focuses on the critical analysis of the communication efforts of Peace Energy Cooperative (PEC) to invest in the Bear Mountain Wind Park (BMWP), a renewable, locally-based, environmentally responsive wind energy project....
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