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Identify the basic principles of semiotic theory with particular reference to Barthes. Using an image of your choise, discuss how well they can be put into practice in the analysis of an image
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At the present, the contemporary society has offered many and different forms and characteristics of exemplification and abstraction of the humanistic aspect of the society in the form of what is generally known as art.... The said manifestations of the artistic nature of the.... ... ... On the other hand, other groups in the society claim the other way around....
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Epidemiology of Disability in Australia
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This essay "Epidemiology of Disability in Australia" presents the World Health Organization's international classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) that is taken as a multi-professional for individuals of all ages has limitations in terms of correlations and measures of functioning....
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Women in China
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The paper "Women in China" highlights that the concept of civil society in China is a relatively new concept since the revolution of 1949.... The older generation considered the Chinese revolution and the party to be the most important issue in their lives.... ... ... ... The revolution of 1949 finally brought to power a regime that slowly but surely transformed Chinese society, while working against great odds including an enormous population in a vastly spread out country that had limited resources to look after its people....
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The Period of Renaissance
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This essay "The Period of Renaissance" focuses on Renaissance which is a word that came under the derivation from the French language that means reborn.... A cultural and learning rebirth that began in Florence - Italy, reached the boundaries of Europe later on.... ... ... ... The creativity, magnificence, and sentimental influences involved in the artwork make them valuable....
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The Misplacing of Confidential Information
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Another act applicable to this case is the Theft Act (1968) which states that a person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly suites property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it (Theft Act, 1968).... The principal offences in this field are contained chiefly, in the Criminal Damage Act 1991 and the Theft Act 1968.... Theft Act 1968....
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The Relevance of the Leadership Program: the Organization Leadership
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According to Barnard (1968, p.... Organizations continue to face challenges of getting suitable candidates to fill the top leadership positions despite the rising unemployment in the labor market (Barnard, 1968).... Leadership development programs will enable the board of directors to coach potential leaders within the organization and be able to evaluate their performance by allowing them to run the organizations independently (Barnard, 1968)....
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The Role of Nationalism in Nazi Germany
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The essay 'The Role of Nationalism in Nazi Germany' is devoted to nationalism in Germany during the period of the nazi-party, which is a major factor that led to the rise of a united Germany prior to World War II, and the beginning of the Nazi-German aggression in Europe.... .... ... ... The change of regime saw the coming of Adolf Hitler into power and armed with his oratory skills, Hitler would rally the Germans behind the cause of unity not only against the perceived international enemies....
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Mockingbirds and Flies
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In the paper 'Mockingbirds and Flies' the author interprets the symbols used in classic literary works — such as William Golding's Lord of the Flies (1954), and Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird (1960).... It is essential not only to understanding the novels but also to enjoy them.... ... ...
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Money as an Irresistible Source of Temptation in Todays Society
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The author of the paper "Money as an Irresistible Source of Temptation in Today's Society" argues in a well-organized manner that there developed a trend that those who had more money could get as much wealth as they so desired and would get respect wherever they went.... ... ... ... Humans love beauty and will always be attracted to it....
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ENGLISH LEGAL HISTORY
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Its norms have evolved over a long course of history and are rooted in traditions and conventions.... British legal system is no exception to its social norms.... There is not even a written constitution in Britain.... A layman can.... ... ... The answer lies in the social norms of the British society....
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Statutory Interpretation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
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"Statutory Interpretation and Alternative Dispute Resolution" paper examines the history of the internet and the rise of internet usage over the last 20 years and explains how the internet differs from traditional media in allowing subordinate groups that are not traditionally heard to be heard.... ....
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17th Century Europe: Crisis and Resolution
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Speaking in terms of economic and intellectual progress, Protestant countries took over the Catholic countries in Europe around the year 1620 which is considered the end of Renaissance (Trevor-Roper 1968).... Sombart further exemplified that these modern capitalists were originally Jews who had fled from Lisbon and Seville to Amsterdam and Hamburg (Trevor-Roper 1968).... They lived magnificently but portrayed a non-feudal approach and stinginess in life (Trevor-Roper 1968)....
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The Tet Offensive
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The year 1968 has stood out historically as one of the lowest years for military, national politics and President Lyndon B.... The Tet Offensive The year 1968 has stood out historically as one of the lowest years for millitary, national politics and President Lyndon B.... The “Tet Offensive” of 1968 has been widely refered to as moment that defined future policy, political as well as public opinion on the War in Vietnam.... Chicago Tribune 1968....
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The Fall of Ancient Roman Empire
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"The Fall of Ancient Roman Empire" paper analyzes the Ancient Roman Empire that fell in the year 476 AD and historians attribute a variety of reasons for the same.... However, there is no agreement among the historians as to the reasons for such a calamity.... .... ... ... Another most difficult problem was its political situation, where they had to choose a new emperor....
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The Refugees Are Covered under the 1951 Convention
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The paper "The Refugees Are Covered under the 1951 Convention" states that the governments of the world and other organizations, bodies, and all players in the fields of human rights need to put this in mind during the next revision of the 1951 Convention and the 1967 Protocol on refugees.... ... ...
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The Advancement of Women in the Workplace
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This study is designed to investigate the advancement of women in the workplace, with an emphasis on determining the perceived presence or absence of these factors, to determine how female workers perceive the presence or absence of factors influencing the advancement of women in the workplace.... ...
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The Role of Death Penalty
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The paper "The Role of Death Penalty" argues the death penalty is a humane form of punishment for those who have degraded themselves through deliberately killing innocent victims.... This degradation is self-inflicted.... A murderer has so dehumanized himself that he cannot remain among the living....
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Epic of Sheikh Bedreddin by Hikmet and the challenges of translations
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This research paper will define some of the common difficulties with translation and the ability to alter the meanings of various pieces of literature through the philosophies and interpretations of translators.... ... ... ... The ability to create specific expressions within literature is not only bound by the expectations of the author....
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Prior Existence of Convention
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This paper is in determining what factors cause a work of art to be determined 'great' and survive the Test of Time.... If aesthetics is an 'autonomous science of sensory 'knowing'' then aesthetic philosophy has an enormous task in explaining art so that we can understand what is great.... ... ... ...
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The Concept of International Dispute
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"The Concept of International Dispute" paper includes elaborate details of the topic along with a discussion on settlement and the role of mediation in settling disputes.... A critical analysis of the significance of the entire process supported by structured examples is also discussed.... ... ... ...
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The Role of Labor Supply
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The dual economy model developed by William Arthur Lewis explains the two sectors economy confronted by the developing countries; one refers to the traditional sector of the economy followed by low wages and an infinite supply of labor whereas the other refers to the modern sector.... ... ... ... The two-tier model, on one hand, highlights the situation when labour from the traditional agricultural sector migrates towards the modern capitalist sector attracted by the higher wages but they are followed by competition where the profits accruing in the modern sector provide the growing volume of savings which finances the formation of capital....
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Gender-Role and Sexuality Theories
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The paper "Gender-Role and Sexuality Theories" discusses that the family is a child's first social environment to interact with, shaping an individual's development as explained by the Family Systems' Impact on Development theory.... In most cases, one's gender and sex may match.... ... ... ... In this case, the family environment includes the parenting styles that parents use, presence or absence of violence, divorce, family life cycle, and family structures....
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Role NATO in the World
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The paper "Role NATO in the World" tells us about NATO Alliance.... A "North Atlantic" area which includes both Point Barrow, far above the Arctic Circle, and Mount Ararat, deep in the Turkish Caucasus, is, indeed, an anomaly.... ... ... ... The success of the NATO Alliance over the past four decades has been extraordinary....
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A critical assessment of marketing analysis tools
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Related diversification occurs when an organization develops new services and products in new markets but similar industry (Ansoff, 1968).... 1968.... Companies are often challenged externally or internally to examine their positioning in the given marketplace, business or industry....
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Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art
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In 1968, the government in an effort to safeguard the cultural heritage from exploitation came up with the copyright act of 1968.... The focus of the paper "Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art" is on the connection between the intellectual and cultural properties of ingenious people of Australia and other parts of their cultural heritage and self-identity is varied and complex....
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Trusts and Charities: Validity of Ivor Fortunes Provisions in his Will
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Gifts which are intended to be for the benefit of mankind as distinct from for the benefit of individuals are characterised as charities.... However, such gifts may or may not be regarded as charities depending upon the status of the recipient of the gift.... ... ... ... Any gift which is given to charity is treated as having been given to charity as a whole....
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The Canadian Fur Trade
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Just before the establishment of the Hudson's Bay Company by the British in 1670, the geographical information obtained by explorers searching for the Pacific was joined with economic data on the fur trade.... .... ... ... Similarly, the French, from their colonial base of New France in the St.... Lawrence Valley, searched westward for a passage to China and discovered instead a potential fur trade Running Head: The history of the Canadian Fur Trade and the effects it had on the Native community The history of the Canadian Fur Trade and the effects it had on the Native community ...
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Drifting toward Communism
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The essay "Drifting toward Communism"answers the question of whether America is at risk of losing its freedoms and moving towards being a socialist/communist state.... .... ... ... America is losing a grip on its freedoms such as those that have been recently stolen by the Bush administration.... The right-wing has done its damage and the left-wing is waiting in the shadows to steal more away....
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Social Policy With Reference to Social Security
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This essay looks at the social conditions that existed for each οf the political parties and the welfare policy approaches that each party adopted in relation to the NHS.... Initially, the writer looks at Social Reformist policies followed by Market Liberals.... .... ... ... But as a consequence οf the research the essay will demonstrate that New Labour has used a collaboration οf existing ideologies to create a set οf welfare policies, which they claim are relevant to meeting the needs οf the NHS in the 21st Century....
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A Comparative Analysis of the Foreign Policy Process between France and Germany
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The relationship between the foreign policy of Germany and France is a perfect example of convergence and divergence in the field of international relations.... Both France and Germany have went through recurrent pressures and conflicts, influenced by frequently contradictory foreign policy developments and perceptions of national interests and priorities....
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GIS design and technology
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The intention of the current study is Geographical Information System (GIS) that was developed to be a technological tool which can be used to understand the geography of the world and make decisions which are both logical and intelligent.... .... ... ... From this research it is clear that Geographical Information System (GIS) is a computer system with many components which include software, hardware like scanners, digitizers, CD, floppy, the internet and intranet and keyboards, data, people institutions and organizations which are arranged to analyze the stored data on areas in the earth and display the decisions....
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Howard Hughes: Aviator and Innovator
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The author focuses on Howard Hughes, a man who made immeasurable leaps and bounds for the world of aviation, dedicating his life to the advancement of aircraft in both American transportation and military readiness.... Howard Hughes will always be remembered as one of the foremost innovators.... ...
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The Impact of Misrepresentation
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The author of this paper states that a contract is a particular legal concept wherein two parties enter into an agreement on mutual understanding.... Each of the parties intends to create certain legal obligations between them.... There are two elements comprising offer and acceptance.... ... ... ...
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Fashion as Part of Youth Culture
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This essay analyzes the idea of fashion as part of youth culture.... It also illustrates what we call a trickle-down theory of fashion, where a look or style begins at the top of the society or in the hands of the visionary designers, who decide what would be worn by people.... .... ... ... The researcher in the essay aims to analyze the phenomenon of fashion and culture....
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Australian Responses to the Decline of Britain as a World Power in the Twentieth Century
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This paper "Australian Responses to the Decline of Britain as a World Power in the Twentieth Century" focuses on the fact that the dawn of the 20th century saw the birth of a new identity for Australia.... On the 1st of January 1901, the six British colonies were unified into a federation.... .... ...
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Analysis of General Motors Corporation
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The paper "Analysis of General Motors Corporation" discusses that GM should immediately demerge its loss-making subsidiaries like GMAC LLC.... This will reduce the net loss posted by GM and also helps to resurrect the GM core business namely manufacturing of cars.... .... ... ... Appropriate bail-out packages by way of loan should be immediately sanctioned to auto industries in U....
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Architecture as a Social Art: Evidence from Modern Architect Works
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This paper "Architecture as a Social Art: Evidence from Modern Architect Works" presents the validity of the conjecture that architecture is a social art as it is said to design and integrates products that represent the cultural milieu during its application.... ... ... ... Architects strive to come up with building designs that must seamlessly weave the need to satisfy its intended use with the need for technical soundness and conveyance of aesthetic meaning....
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What Is Justice and Where Is the Last Instance to Determine It
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The paper 'What Is Justice and Where Is the Last Instance to Determine It?... refers to the competent works who reason about the judges' jurisdiction on the adoption of verdicts, and considers it quite legitimate that judges, not being lawmakers, are the final authority making a decision on cases....
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Does Religion Cause War
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The paper "Does Religion Cause War" discusses that Religion causes war because it plays a crucial role in the formulation of foreign policies of most of the countries across the world.... Arabic world which is Islam-dominated formulate their national and international policies majorly based on the Islamic teachings and provisions....
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The Principle and Substance of Right to Work Laws
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From the paper "The Principle and Substance of Right to Work Laws " it is clear that the Right to Work law is a constitutionally tangible topic that has extensive concerns and purpose.... We recognize this fact and confess the ability of the economic study to address these issues is inadequate.... ....
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Significance of Academic Interpretations of Stylistics Approach
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This paper "Significance of Academic Interpretations of Stylistics Approach" discusses stylistics that deals with the study and interpretation of different texts in line with their tonal and linguistic styles.... Stylistics links linguistics and literal criticisms.... ... ... ... The stylistic study can be analyzed from a range of sources including canonical works to popular texts among other texts including non-fiction, religious and political discourse, adverts, and copies of news among others (Fish 1980, p....
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History of Japanese Furniture Design
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This report "History of Japanese Furniture Design" discusses Japanese artwork that has been of great importance in the growth and development of western art and design.... It was highly embraced during the 1850s to 1900.... Different artists from England borrowed various aspects of Japanese artwork....
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The Mystery of the Arabian Peninsula
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The paper "The Mystery of the Arabian Peninsula" describes the Arabian Peninsula as a terra firma of austere distinctions.... Enormous oil reserves stretch out and veil under huge desolate Arabian deserts.... Colossal riches, holiest places, and the wealthiest states of the world.... ... ... ... In summary, the AP plays a significant role in the economies of the world....
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What Drives Chinese to Buy Luxury Goods in the 21st Century
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The paper "What Drives Chinese to Buy Luxury Goods in the 21st Century?... identifying factors that influence patterns of buying decisions making Chinese consumers increased the level of luxury goods consumption over the years.... The study explains the growth and rising power of the Chinese economy....
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Service product Marketing: Service Failure and Recovery
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This case study "British Midland Airways Limited: Service Failure and Recovery" explore an instance of service failure experienced at British Midland Airways Limited in the U.... , namely the failure of an online booking process culminating in a delayed flight.... ... ... ... This also influences the quality of the long-relationship that will be emanating from these interactions....
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Modern States in the Middle East Are a Product of Colonial Violence
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This essay "Modern States in the Middle East Are a Product of Colonial Violence" focuses on modern states in the Middle East that were formed as a result of colonial violence.... The difference between a state, a government, and a regime should be made clear.... ... ... ... The case of Iraq and Syria can be viewed under the spectrum of the expansion in power that rocked both regions after their independence from their colonizers....
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A Demonstration of the Negative Impacts of Stalins Regime
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The paper "A Demonstration of the Negative Impacts of Stalin's Regime" focuses on the aggressive nature of the terror regime.... After a long period of psychological and physical torture, the prisoners were made forced to confess to sins they never committed.... ... ... ... The adoption of the collectivism policy by Stalin contributed to the industrial revolution in Russia but caused massive suffering and death of the Russians....
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Television-Broadcasting Policy and Changing Media Technology
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From the paper "Television-Broadcasting Policy and Changing Media Technology", television broadcast regulations tend to be relative to changes in the media technology field.... Technological advancements led to the significant growth and development of this section of media.... ... ... ... Change in television broadcast goes hand in hand with the change in technology....
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The Influence of Walter Gropius on Oscar Niemeyers Work
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The paper "The Influence of Walter Gropius on Oscar Niemeyers Work" discusses that the teaching at the Bauhaus school brought together the idea of craft and art, creating a new aesthetic that would influence the nature of Modern architecture throughout the 20th century.... .... ... ... Architecture is a functional type of art that expresses a great deal about culture, nature, and the human environment....
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Accounting for Leases - Historical Development of Lease Accounting
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The paper "Accounting for Leases - Historical Development of Lease Accounting" is a perfect example of a case study on finance and accounting.... Leasing is a critical practice for both public and private organizations.... According to Eisfeldt & Rampini, (2009), leasing allows firms to access assets, gain financing and minimize their risk exposure of property ownership....
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