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The Decline of Spain
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The paper "The Decline of Spain" explains Spain's decline as a world power.... Also, explains what factors contributed to Spain's eventual decline as a European and global power following the Thirty Years Wars, its historical background and consequences.... ... ... ... Philip II signed a peace treaty with the Dutch who had started a rebellion against the Spanish Empire which ruled that area....
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Fiona McKechnie Trust Deed Is for a Purpose
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The paper "Fiona McKechnie Trust Deed Is for a Purpose" describes that the only requirements are that the recipients of the scholarship be young and descendants of East Timor.... Therefore, this trust will not likely be regarded as sufficiently public or charitable in nature.... ... ... ... East Timor is not a private company and certainly denotes members of the public not connected by a private entity....
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Tango Music Development
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The essay "Tango Music Development" focuses on the critical analysis of the major issues in the development of tango music.... The Tango is Argentina's cultural and national contribution to the European world.... It has come to show the soul and personality of the Latin style.... ... ... ... The music emphasizes themes of passion and desire, despair and loneliness, jealousy, and its spiritual and emotional dance moves are memorable for their pictures of intertwined limbs and Latin machismo....
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Phineas Taylor Barnum's American Museum 1842 to 1868
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Name: Instructor: Course: Date: Phineas Taylor Barnum's American Museum 1842 to 1868 Phineas Barnum Taylor was an American born in 1810 in Connecticut, and died in 1891.... Barnum founded the first public museum and formed the modern day three ring circus.... He gets remembered as a showman, entertainer and scam artist....
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Process Theories of Motivation
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The paper "Process Theories of Motivation" discusses that the process theory of motivation is effective in providing valid, reliable, and predictable explanations for productive behavior in most situations, and encourages people in a positive manner to achieve organizational goals.... ... ... ... Goals are instrumental in motivating the employees to a higher level of performance....
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Why Do People Actively Perform in a Positive Manner to Achieve Organisational Goals
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From the paper "Why Do People Actively Perform in a Positive Manner to Achieve Organisational Goals" it is clear that participation of the employees in the goal-setting process has been highlighted in the Goal Setting Theory of motivation.... Goals are instrumental in motivating the employees.... ...
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Causes of Social Mobility
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The paper "Causes of Social Mobility" highlights that social mobility is the movement of individuals, families, or groups through a system of social hierarchy or stratification.... There are two types of social mobility; vertical mobility and horizontal mobility.... ... ... ... Every complex society faces the difficult task of placing its members into roles that are necessary for society to survive....
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Analysis of an Extract from Joseph Townsends Disseration on the Poor Laws (1786)
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Having evolved as a system for provision of social security in England as well as the rest of the United Kingdom, the Poor Law became operative during the 16th century and remained so until the establishment of the Welfare State in the 20th Century.... The Poor Law was essentially.... ... ... Considering that the Poor Laws stretched out over a few centuries speaks volumes about the fact that some of the generalisations that revolved around them, for example, the use An important piece of work in this matter is the paper by Joseph Townsend titled, A Dissertation of the Poor Laws (1786)....
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History of Newark City
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This paper under the headline 'History of Newark City" focuses on Newark's history after WWII up to date.... It has been undergoing slow and steady recovery in terms of economic growth, crime, and violence since its decline just prior to the Second World War.... .... ... ... Apart from Newark's history after WWII up to date, the Civil disturbances of 1967 and their repercussions are also discussed....
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Peculiarities of Roman Civilization
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The paper "Peculiarities of Roman Civilization" states that the Roman civilization is one of the oldest and most influential civilizations in human history.... Roman civilization has given great leaders to the world along with rules and principles.... Most of continental Europe was under the Roman Empire....
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Examining Sartori on Political Stability
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The paper "Examining Sartori on Political Stability" describes that while Sartori's theory of polarized pluralism is compelling, it fails to sufficiently explain the political instability that characterized the 3rd and 4th French Republics, the Weimar Republic, and post-war Italy.... ... ... ... General de Gaulle in the 4th Republic, in addition, found that the political system was faulty, leading to the Republic's termination....
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Vietnam war
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It is therefore imperative that in-depth assessment of the text is undertaken to draw the comparative analysis of what transpired in the Siege of Khe Sanh-that ran from mid-January 1968 through June 1968.... However, there has been need to explore the facts surrounding the parties involved, the reason behind the war and the actual winner....
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Importance of Leadership and Motivation in Ministry of Regional Municipality
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Research works of modern management research scholars such as Dasborough and Ashkanasy (2002) and Yukl (2009) revealed the fact that leadership is all about social interaction between leader and follower where leaders influence followers by creating a relationship of mutual.... ... ... The paper "Importance of Leadership and Motivation in Ministry of Regional Municipality" is a perfect example of an assignment on management....
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The Cold War and the Color Line
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The paper 'The Cold War and the Color Line' seeks to evaluate the first signs of the forthcoming civil rights movement, which can be traced back to the beginning of World War II when President Franklin D.... Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802 which banned discriminatory employment policies.... ...
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The Changing Approaches to Geography and the Knowlege about Development in the Global South
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This paper ''The Changing Approaches to Geography and the Knowlege about Development in the Global South'' tells us that the word 'change' is the only constant word in the world of today.... For long, it has been those who could adapt themselves to the changing times, could survive the transforming phases....
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Twentieth Century Britain and Women
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The purpose of this review is to investigate to what extent did women benefit from increased leisure opportunities in 20th century Britain.... Thus, the review "Twentieth Century Britain and Women" will examine the relation between leisure forms and gender roles.... ... ... ... During the Second World War, the culture and nature of female leisure took on a rather dangerous perspective as it ushered in an era of drinking in public houses which became a way of life for most of the women....
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Whether you think it is harder to be a man or woman in today's society. Or discuss whether men or women have more power and why
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Despite this important change, men still have much more power in our society and women face a variety of challenges to their active employment in the.... ... ... Discrimination is often described as the prejudicial treatment of others based upon certain real or perceived characteristics.... It is generally done on the basis of race, colour, sex, age, language, sexual orientation, religion and disability....
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C.S.I. Movie Analysis and Review of Episode 321 FOREVER
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Warrick and Sara look into the two teenagers (romeo and juliet) scenario in the desert.... Name: Instructor; Course: Date: C.... .... .... movie Analysis and Review of episode 321 “FOREVER” “FOREVER” is the 21st episode found in the third season of Crime scene investigation (CSI)....
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Sixteenth century female sexuality and their impact on Shakespeares tragedy
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In the play romeo and juliet, Romeo gets most parts of the script and talks all the way more than Juliet.... This can to some extent be attributed to his interaction in the courts between the monarch Elizabeth Tudor's reigns, in 1558-1603 (Waddington 18).... This thus shows the most significant personalities....
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Caligua Roman Empire
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Caligula was a part of the Julio-Claudian dynasty and is best remembered for his madness.... His full name was Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, his father the adopted son of Tiberius, was a very successful general, but died before Tiberius, thus never ascending to be Emperor.... .... ... ...
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The Rise of The Factory System
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The author of this paper focuses on the various different aspects of the factory system the labor force of nineteenth-century England, the onset of the factory system that was imposed by the introduction of the machines and many other different factors.... ... ... ... The Factory System as it is known today when we refer to the onset of the industrial age of modern-day England was the use of machinery for mass production....
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Most Significant Events
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In the "Most Significant Events" the author describes the most outstanding events of 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980 and 1990 that have made the biggest impression on the American people.... These five decades were filled with many mind blowing events that changed the world forever.... ... ... ... From inventions to celebrity to war, you name it this half century held them all....
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The Rise of the Factory System in the United Kingdom in the 19th Century
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The author of "The Rise of the Factory System in the United Kingdom in the 19th Century" paper finds an answer to the question 'Was the rise of the factory system, driven by economic demand for centralized production or the desire for a more closely controlled workforce.... ... ... ... In conclusion, it can be stated that the factory system was driven by the economic demands for a centralized mode of production rather than for the desire to closely control employees....
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Affirmative Action: Justice or Discrimination
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The author states that affirmative action and its intended effects of inclusiveness in employment and educational opportunity are ultimately as important to white males as well as minorities.... Discrimination and exclusion are bad for everyone in both a cultural and economic sense.... ... ... ... Affirmative action is a lawful symbol of the ruling class' acknowledgment of and fundamental responsibility to the elimination of racial discrimination....
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Revised in Relationship Box
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The paper "Revised in Relationship Box" discusses that interracial marriages were viewed as deviant behavior in which the parties involved were treated as having gone against the expectations of the society at large and was likely to attract the wrath of the entire system.... ... ... ... The need to meet the expectations of each race in the marriage is made manifest in the upbringing of the children....
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The power of non violence
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Men are unique beings capable of moral reasoning.... Due to this, people should strive to ensure that they use this capability to come up with solutions for problems which might arise.... Violence is an extreme form of problem solving.... ... ... ... Violence has led to destruction in the world with issues which could be solved in a respectable manner being solved by violent means....
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To what extent has contemporary sociological theory advanced our understanding of race and racism
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Contemporary sociology has contributed greatly to our understanding of race and ethnicity by applying a variety of different theories to the dialogue about these phenomenons.... Through explicating identity theory and extrapolating these findings to ethnic identity theory, and.... ... ... Other theories that are helpful in the debate are theories about collectivity and cultural transmission....
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How successful have Chinese social policy reforms been since 1978
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Introduction The economy of China has grown tremendously over the last three and a half decade; this rapid growth of the economy has catapulted china's society, to change as rapid as the change in the magnitude of the economy, although the change in china's society has not captured the imagination of many in the world as the change in the economy....
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Biography of Barack Obama
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The paper presents the biography of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the US, a nominee from the Democratic Party.... Prior to being elected twice to the high office, he worked as a civil-rights lawyer and a teacher.... Coming into politics, he held the post of Senator in Chicago, Illinois.... ...
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History and Analysis of Beijing
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This assignment "History and Analysis of Beijing" discusses Beijing which is considered to be an archaic city that glows with beauty and youth.... At the present, Beijing faces the world with its impressive, lovely, unsullied, fresh, and modernized appearance and still developing with each passing day....
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Trading Patterns in Syria
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 International Studies Quarterly (1968): 360-379.... The author of this paper "Trading Patterns in Syria" touches upon the trading patterns that in any region are highly influenced by its geographical features and the economic conditions prevailing in that region.... Reportedly, Syria's trading activities are also influenced by such factors....
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Currnt Strtgic ctivity within Mjr Intrntinl Cmpny
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ik ws stblishd in 1964, nd Nik inc ws rgistrd in 1968 in Bvrtn, rgn.... Currnt rprt ims t prsnt cntmprry strtgic issus f thr lding cmpnis in sprt industry - dids, Nik nd Rbk.... It idntifis th histricl bckgrund f th cmpnis, including th cmpnis' prtinl climt nd businss nvirnmnt; spks f th crprt cultur nd ky stkhldrs n th mrkt s wll s rprts th finncil prspctivs f cmpnis within currnt strtgic vnt....
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To What extent was the Cold War global
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Throughout the three years from 1965-1968, the conflict between the soviet powers spoiled the Soviet Union backed peace talks between Vietnamese communists and the United States (Christensen, 2011).... The cold war was a series of events that took place between the United States and the then Soviet Nation that lasted from 1945 to 1991 and escalated with the Cuban missile crisis where both nations were on the brink of a nuclear war (Kennan, 1972)....
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Post-War US Policy
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The author of the paper "Post-War US Policy" states that even though the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union is observed from the perspective of post-World War II experiences and in relation to Stalin's expansionist policies, there are other influential factors.... .... ... ...
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Canadas Role in Cold War
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Various countries around the world are making untiring efforts to cope up with the competition, in order to survive in this competitive and political world.... In this regard, different aspects and events have significantly given importance in the political history of the world.... ... ... ... In this paper, we will try to discuss one of the most important events of the history, which changed the lives of millions of people and superpowers in the world, which is the Cold War....
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Alleviating Problems in Police Agencies
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The author discusses the notion of the Rule of law and how it developed within and through the Western Notions of democracy.... The author explores the position vis a vis the two democratic nations which have led the world in their quest for human rights and whose legal systems are deemed to be the envy....
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Alleviating Problems in Police Agencies
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This essay "Alleviating Problems in Police Agencies" is to examine and synthesize the knowledge of democratic governance theories, and evaluate the potential conflict between police stress and police misuse of force.... The essay analyses the notion of a government of the people, by the people.... ...
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Womens Right (Equal Right Amendment)
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In 1968, Shirley Chrisholm of New York became the first black woman elected to the Congressional House (Davis 34).... The enduring struggle of women for their emancipation and for the attainment of equality remains a significant portion of the history of humankind.... The fervent effort to eradicate the patriarchal set-up of societies and the culture of machismo therein overwhelmed the female species throughout time....
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Equity and Trust
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In the paper 'Equity and Trust' the author analyzes a legal instrument that serves to ensure that the proceeds of an estate/business are fairly and equitably administered.... With the passage of the Trustee Act of 20011 which includes expansion of the function of the trustee.... ... ... ... The author states that the invention of the Trust cannot in itself, be viewed as the ultimate achievement since there is a long history of established principles of equity that have been responsible for setting up the ideological framework of the law....
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Media and Social Impact
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The essay "Media and Social Impact" focuses on the critical analysis of the major issues on the role of media and social impact.... In today's fast-paced modern world, the media has become synonymous with satiating the entertainment, communication, and networking needs of the masses.... ... ... ... Mass media has attained revolutionary improvement and success....
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Neil Hughes and Symon Basterfield Characters
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The paper "Neil Hughes and Symon Basterfield Characters" describes that some people live as if would never die.... But the truth is humans have only a little control of anything that belongs to the arms of nature.... 42Up analysis provided ample evidence to support this.... ... ... ... Analysis of charters of the 'Up' experiment shows that the development of human life cannot be sufficiently predicted by using socioeconomic parameters and current theories of psychology....
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Court of Civil Rights Appeals
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2) The Court could apply the same meaning of ammunition and firearms that has been spelt out in the Firearms Act of 1968.... The paper "Court of Civil Rights Appeals" tells that applicants applied for judicial review.... They brought the claim on behalf of the Fire Brigades Union, UNISON, GMB, RCN, POA, CPSA, and many other Unions....
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The Iranian Revolution
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The essay explores some of the Shah's policies that may have played a part in driving the revolutionaries' agenda forward during the Islamic revolution.... The paper concludes that Shah's efforts to modernize Iran both economically and socially were the greatest source of his undoing.... ... ... ...
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European Imperialism in Africa
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The paper "European Imperialism in Africa" describes that the reasons for Western Imperialism in Africa from 1870 until 1914 are numerous, yet, when trying to account for the scramble for Africa many theorists have a tendency to focus on one decisive cause.... ... ... ... The concerns over internal African politics and the disruption they would cause in their relations with Europe were also impetuous for greater European involvement on the continent....
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What were the main features of Russian economic backwardness
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The backwardness model details a theory of economic growth advanced by Alexander Gerschenkron.... The model hypothesizes that the more backward an economy is at the beginning of economic development the more probable is that certain conditions are likely to manifest.... .... ... ... The backwardness model details a theory of economic growth advanced by Alexander Gerschenkron....
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Adolescence as a Period of Storm and Stress
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And this transition process has been the basis of adolescence being known as the period of “storm and stress”, a perspective introduced by Hall (1904) and supported by the psychoanalytic tradition (Freud 1958) and Erikson's (1968) description of adolescence as a period of identity crisis which popularised in the 20th century (de Beeck 2010).... Identity crisis is coined by Erikson (1968) and he defined it as a time of intensive analysis and exploration of different ways of looking at oneself....
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What Can We Expect from Genetically Modified Organisms
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From the paper "What Can We Expect from Genetically Modified Organisms?... it is clear that GMO is a controversial technology.... Some believe GMO lack inherent value and are not natural.... The activists see this as a way of endangering public health and organize mass protests.... ... ... ... One of the great innovations that took place was in the field of science....
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The Architectural Association Unit System
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"The Architectural Association Unit System" paper contains a summary of Acadia's article on a thesis on "Communication Space in Relation to High-rise Premises of Residence" that was written with the intent to investigate the reviews that have been done with regard to the high-rise types of buildings....
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The Contribution of Social Theories to Contemporary Sociology
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(Avineri, 1968) Carried forth from the basic theories of functionalism, this theory may be described as one that has to do with the institutionalized form of social action.... (Avineri, 1968) ... (Avineri, 1968) This has greatly contributed to the development and growth of contemporary sociology, where it has been believed that every individual has a free will and the freedom to express the same as he or she deems fit.... Avineri, Shlomo (1968)....
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Role of Geography and Literature in Understanding Individuals and Societies
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omeo and juliet by Shakespeare is another example.... The paper "Role of Geography and Literature in Understanding Individuals and Societies" analyzes the impact of Literature and Geography and other subjects from social sciences on IB students.... Therefore, studying these subjects is primary to enhance world peace....
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