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Goddesses in World Religions and Cultures
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This case study describes the goddesses in world religion and culture.... One such Deity representation which has become a symbol rather than actual worship in the modern world is the Goddess culture, or Goddess centered worships.... Though it has manifested itself in pop culture, mass consumerism, and various outspread ‘occult' religions, it has powerful roots in practices of old.... Though we may not see evidence of it in our current world surroundings, the European Goddess culture of old lasted for thousands of years and has managed to permeate into differing modern day contexts....
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The Role of Internet Advertizing in Shaping Purchasing Behaviors
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american Behavioral Scientist 48.... The Science of shopping.... The aim of this inquiry 'The Role of Internet Advertising in Shaping Purchasing Behaviors' is to examine the role of internet advertising on the purchasing behavior of consumers in Hong Kong.... The internet has grown into a crucial source of information for the entire population....
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Advances in Culture and Psychology
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From the paper "Advances in culture and Psychology", peers and bullying have become synonymous terms in the 21st century given the frequent incidences of bullying that are being experienced in schools.... However, culture plays a great role in this issue.... Ideally, the two words should not be used together since they insinuate the opposite of each other....
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1992 Los Angeles Riots: A Chinese-American Perspective
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"I have encountered several american historic moments but this is one of the most memorable stories since I lost my best friend during the riots.... 1992 Los Angeles Riots: A Chinese-american Perspective When did you or your family move from China and immigrate into China?... m a Second generation Chinese american.... As much as I would call myself a Chinese-american, since a Hong Kong-american is not an actual noun, I am fully american....
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Early American History - Abraham Lincoln
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Lincoln and those of abolitionist ideology acknowledged that slavery was a part of the american culture and of vital economical concern to Southerners.... In the paper “Early american History - Abraham Lincoln” the author analyzes Lincoln's motives and actions intended to change the collective conscience of the nation.... Early american History - Abraham Lincoln What is the document? ... “Lincoln is here not only to sweeten the air of Gettysburg, but to clear the infected atmosphere of american history itself, tainted with official sins and inherited guilt....
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Jon Jangs Contribution to Asian American Arts Practice
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As a matter of fact, there are plenty of Asian immigrants who have infused their Chinese traditions with modern american culture.... For instance, he places a lot of importance on the saxophone which is largely an american feature.... Also, the kind of musical instrument he uses shows that he has a mixed heritage since he mostly plays the saxophone which is an american feature.... From the paper "Jon Jangs Contribution to Asian american Arts Practice" it is clear that Wong's musical accomplishments are depicted in the Asian society he formed and the band he created....
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Analysis of Ideology in America Written by Ellis and Stimson
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The other group is conservative identifiers who only conservative opinions on culture and traditional moral grounds, but liberal opinions on the rest of the issues.... While a considerable number of experts hold the opinion that american society is conservative, an equally good number of experts find it to incline more towards liberalism.... he challenge of classifying american society into either conservative or liberal stems from paradoxical nature of the public opinion....
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Positioning, Branding, and Competitive Advantag
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The use of pure undistilled water from northern parts of Russia adds value to Russian Standard vodka products; it is because of its premium quality that Russian Standard managed to achieve Russian market excellence without extensive advertising (Grigorian).... Another strength of the brand extension strategy for Russian Standard was in that the campaign relied on the importance of progress and future growth in Russia without disrupting the value of its past.... Moreover, that the brand extension strategy was developed by westerners also posed another cultural risk: few westerners would ever be able to capture the intangible elements of the Russian culture, its uniqueness, and the place of vodka in it....
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Culture and Ethical Values - Mills Harm Principle
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From the paper "culture and Ethical Values - Mills Harm Principle" it is clear that despite Mill's best intentions, the harm principle throws up more questions than answers.... At its core, the principle is undoubtedly a model built to safeguard individual liberty.... ... ... ... In his seminal work, On Liberty, John Stuart Mill introduces the idea of the 'harm principle', which has since become one of the cornerstones of liberal political philosophy and theory....
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The Past And The Shape Of Things
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These immigrants have contributed immensely to the enrichment of american culture and also towards the enhancement of the influence of America to the rest of the world.... Additionally, american culture was also influenced by other immigrants from other Europeans countries who went and settled in the US (Schulman 201).... The Seventies: The Great Shift in american culture, Society, and Politics.... When Time Shall Be No More: Prophecy Belief in Modern american culture....
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The Vietnam War affected America
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Date The Vietnam War and its Effect on America The Vietnam War fought between 1955 and 1975 remains one of the most terrible long-term conflicts during the period of Cold War between the US and the USSR.... The US and USSR had developed rivalries in which the US resented the USSR attempt to impose in unlimited way the policy of communism across the globe....
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Native american regional styles vocal and instrumental
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[Name of the Author] [Name of the Instructor] [Course name] [Date] Native American Regional Styles Vocal and Instrumental Traditions, culture, family ties, friendships, and social values are all an integral part of the Native American society.... The music therefore forms an important part of their culture.... of the of the Native American Regional Styles Vocal and Instrumental Traditions, culture, family ties, friendships, and social values are all an integral part of the Native American society....
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Understanding Cultural Differences in Successful Global Businesses
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The simply matter of greeting a Japanese businessman is different from greeting an american businessman, or holding a meeting with a Chinese investor is also different from meeting an american investor (Kawar, 2012).... culture refers to shared values which impact on perceptions, attitudes, as well as responses (Hofstede, 1980).... Language is one of the main elements of culture and although English is considered the universal language, not all states speak it....
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Cultural Relativism and Ethical Subjectivism
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culture can be regarded as one of the strongest influence of a person because it shapes an individual's personality and thought patterns from childhood.... This allows a cultural relativist to argue that different culture may have different interpretations of truth and therefore differences between cultures should be accounted for without arguing for a perfect realist view of truth.... Individuals are allowed to behave differently on account of their culture or personal opinions because of this absence of surety when it comes to moral reality....
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Socio-Cultural Effect on International Students
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countries for many reasons, and when they go to their new country, they have to deal with new beliefs, practices, mannerisms, and other components of the new culture.... Finally, these students have to learn new places, including where to find utility services, go shopping, go for classes, and entertainment places among others....
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Impact of Television on American Family Life
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mpact of Television on american Family Life Introduction The invention of television, undoubtedly, signifies as being one of the most striking aspects in the realm of technological development.... The impact of television is so strong that, american families are now deciding about the way in which their houses should look, based solely on what they get to see in various soap operas.... percent of american homes own a minimum of one TV set.... It has been calculated that, the time spent by each american family in watching TV, for duration of one week, is roughly fifty one hours....
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How Women Resisted Patriarchy in Colonial Spanish-America
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Several elite would advisedly send a close kin to the convent in order to grasp the opportunity and establish significant economic connections through the institution, as convents were a source a percentage of the revenue during the majestic Latin american culture.... For instance, Christianity and other organization revolving around the faith, though used by several elite men to secure authority, became a conduit for a number of Latin American females through which they could defy the cruel elements of imposing patriarchal culture....
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CULTURAL VARIATION ACROSS INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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Contrast and Comparison
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He is in a sense a relativist who maintains that all cultures exhibit different value systems and sets of beliefs.... That is, he set out to turn the brute into something that was civilized or reflecting the values of his own culture.... Clearly, Montaigne is holding up the virtues of indigenous peoples against the culture of Europeans.... Civilization or European culture, is at the heart and source of basic inequality.... With civilization comes the polarization of the rich and poor, and while education and all that entails as far as culture might be valued for those who have it, it is also the very cause of the inequalities that leave people “starved with hunger and poverty”14....
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North America Exploration
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orton describes a relatively peaceful Indian culture as well, relating the various practices of the Indians favorably to the practices of his own ‘civilized' society.... ife in the early years of European habitation on the North american continent is revealed more through these kinds of documents than the historic lessons provided for future generations that were deliberately created by those who came and conquered, carefully editing those segments of history that reveal undue treachery on the part of the ancestors....
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Cultural Approaches to Poverty, Gangs, and Drug Wars
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The "Cultural Approaches to Poverty, Gangs, and Drug Wars" assignment examines the 'culture of poverty' which proposes that society develops a value system that propagates poverty.... ) Every culture has its own value systems that define the unique cultural characteristics of that culture.... On the other hand, the “culture of poverty” as developed by Lewis proposes that society develops value system that propagates poverty and to its members....
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Struggles of the Nineteenth Century in America
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In her speech, Sojourner affirms that the american culture denied the black women privileges which it gave the white women.... Struggle in american experience did not end with the american Revolution but continued into the mid-nineteenth century.... The american people were in the 19th century aware of their social rights and most of them fought in their struggles against what they felt were at stake.... The Mexican- american war of 1846-1864 was fought over boundary disparities between the two countries....
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Value of a philosopher:Socrates
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Therefore, philosophy of Socrates and his teachings prove that he provided ‘value' service to Athens and, what is more, to the whole humanity.... Great philosophers like Socrates provide great value to the cities and countries they live in, but, unfortunately, often their teachings and great thoughts are valued posthumously.... Moreover, great philosophers represent through their wisdom a great value to the whole humanity....
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Cross Cultural Encounters
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The most important challenge that Benin art, and especially the bronzes looted by the British in 1897, brought to the West was a challenge against the accepted cultural value of African civilization in Europe.... While the cheap junk was apparently littered throughout the compound, the items of artistic value were “buried in the dirt of ages, in one house”.... Second, it shows the way someone from the West viewed Benin culture.... Second, it shows the way someone from the West viewed Benin culture....
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Globalization and Cultural Change
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In the paper 'Globalization and Cultural Change' the author looks at globalization.... It is the interrelationships, interconnection, and interdependence of all the countries of the world.... It is the spread of capitalism across the globe bringing with it both opportunities and constraints.... ... ...
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Hunger in America, Video Food for Thought
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The paper "Hunger in America, Video Food for Thought" discusses that generally, according to statistics, about 35 million individuals in America sleep hungry.... This is in contrast with the massive wastage of food, which amounts in pounds to 96 million.... ... ... ... America has always been associated with bounty and economic prosperity, and opportunities for the inhabitants of the great land....
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Utilising a Value at Risk Methodology
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This essay focuses on the analysis of the portfolio risks utilizing value at Risk (VaR) in the context of the Chinese Stock Market.... This paper examines A-Share and B-Share market segmentation conditions by employing value at Risk (VAR) methodology.... The second chapter offers a detailed review of the literature discussing the history, different methodologies and advantages of the value at Risk methodologies used....
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Heroes in the American Public
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The two articles looks at the way the American public has moved to a point where heroism has been diminished and its value miniaturized.... The essay "Heroes in the american Public" proves the issue of heroism in the american public has been seen as causing a misunderstanding as to who should be referred to as a hero.... Heroes in the american Public The issue of heroism in the american public today has been seen as causing a misunderstanding as to who should be referred to as a hero....
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The Impact of Sexual Cultural Practices on General Health and the Lives of Its Members
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This paper "The Impact of Sexual Cultural Practices on General Health and the Lives of Its Members" focuses on the fact that culture in itself has meanings but focusing on behavioural scientists, culture can be defined as the complete array of learned behaviour patterns of the human species.... A group of people when coexisting with one another need some defined set of rules and regulations which explain as to how they ought to behave with one another under various circumstances and in different situations and culture defines all these rules and specific regulations for them (Changing Minds 2011)....
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A visit to Japanese-American National Museum
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The Japanese-american National Museum can be regarded as the first museum in the U.... The Japanese-american National Museum can be regarded as the first museum in the U.... Japanese-american National Museum Visitation Paper The Japanese-american National Museum can be regarded as the first museum in the U.... One of the most notable exhibits found in the Japanese american National Museum is the Giant Robot Bienale 3....
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The Question of Slavery in American Literature
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Although the Sheriff and his bride have always been opposed to slavery, they are pulled further and further into the culture of slave ownership.... “Confusion in a Dream Deferred: Context and culture in teaching A Raisin in the Sun”, Studies in the Literary Imagination; Spring98, Vol.... The paper "The Question of Slavery in american Literature" tells that the american dream is a victory in the continuing struggle for racial justice and decency in America....
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Different Education Methods: Korea vs. America
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Certainly, each country and culture has its own different perspective in regard to the best approach and strategies in educating their students.... Certainly, each country and culture has its own different perspective in regard to the best approach and strategies in educating their students.... The writer of this essay talks about the Korean education system in comparison with the american education system through the experience of the Koreans who preferred to go to the United States to study....
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The American Government
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The aim of the paper 'The american Government' is to evaluate the american government as the originator of the separation of powers.... The american Government ... he american government is the originator of the separation of powers.... These powers come with many responsibilities because power is with the american people.... This means that the president has to do intensive consultation and negotiations within these three arms, which make the american government before passing anything touching matters of public welfare (Krent, 2005)....
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Islam in America
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o, the movie in question also makes some important remarks about the role that religion plays in american society.... Therefore, one should not think that that religion and violence are closely connected; it is rather sorrowful that the american society is often tricked by the opposite which is viewing Islam as the driving force behind terrorism.... nother point that should be mentioned is 'the evident presence of religion at every level of american society' (Berger 79)....
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Towards the Different Layers of Culture
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This value is related to personal estimation of the importance of individual and collective purposes.... Those who find their individual purposes as predominant, value their individual autonomy.... In the paper 'Towards the Different Layers of culture' the author focuses on the changes that have recently taken place in the economy.... Towards the Different Layers of culture ... (Geert Hofstede Cultural Dimensions) But the later researches show that such approach is not correct, and the results of the investigations on one definite area cannot be applied under the conditions of another culture: “Sometimes he supposes that every individual in a nation shares a common national culture....
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Globalization is Shaping our Lives
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However, Talcott Parsons, an american sociologist, have been regarded as an advocate of the school of thought of the structure of structure-functionalist in modern times.... american journal of sociology 32(3): 347-363. ... "The american Family: It's Relation to Personality and to the Social ...
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Paper on CATHER, DEATH COMES FOR THE ARCHIBISHOP
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Death Comes For the Archbishop, being a early 20th century novel about the establishment of Christianity on the newly acquired New Mexico territory of the US, is a depiction of the fusion of native and European cultures in America.... The Bishop Jean Marie Latour, who goes to New.... ... ...
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Aspects of Culture
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The paper "Aspects of culture" tells us about values and beliefs, language, symbols, rituals, and norms.... culture can be defined as all the ways of life including arts, beliefs, and institutions of a population that are passed down from generation to generation.... The Cambridge English Dictionary states that culture is "the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time.... Terror management theory posits that culture is a series of activities and worldviews that provide humans with the basis for perceiving themselves ....
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Global Technology and Global Culture in 21st Century
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Because of the success of Internet technologies and globalization, the american culture has been spreading far and wide.... The younger generation is demonstrating a great tendency to adopt the elements of different cultures, in particular, the american culture.... "Global Technology and Global culture in the 21st Century" paper investigates the extent to which Internet technology and globalization are paving the way for the development of a global culture....
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Boy Scouts of America (BSA) v. Dale
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In Boy Scouts of America v.... Dale, the Supreme Court decided that anti-discrimination law in New Jersey requiring that the BSA admit a gay scoutmaster was in violation of the association's First Amendment expressive association right (Lamda Legal, 2001).... .... ... ... James Dale had become a boy scout member in 1978 as an 8 year old as a cub scout before becoming a boy scout to the age of 18....
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Cross-Cultural Issues Faced by the Airbus Consortium
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The paper "Cross-Cultural Issues Faced by the Airbus Consortium" presents the GLOBE project as a program long-term designed to operationalize, conceptualize, validate and test an integrated cross-level theory and the relationship between leadership effectiveness, societal and culture organizations.... He conducted his extensive studies into differences in national culture; he conducted this in many multinational organizations.... GLOBE project is a programme that is long-term designed to operationalize, conceptualize, validate and test an integrated cross-level theory and the relationship between leadership effectiveness and societal and culture organizational....
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Compare and Contrast Weddings with Funerals in America
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"One Perfect Day: The Selling of the american Wedding," by Rebecca Mead considers the most desirable day of almost most girls as a perfect opportunity for wedding business owner to milk as much money as possible.... Jessica Mitford in "The american Way of Death" considers the most awful day in the lives of many people as a perfect opportunity to get out of this horrible day.... Absurdities of the american behavior during wedding and funerals exceed the limits of a common mind....
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Value of Care in Nursing
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From the paper "value of Care in Nursing " it is clear that in this modern world, it is but common to assume that professional careers must be efficient, and in some ways, mechanical in approach.... Historically, the transition of nursing practice and healing in past decades evolved within margins of caring value and away from it (Daniels, 2003)....
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Financial Modeling Of Value At Risk Portfolio
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The analysis is carried out on the value at risk of a portfolio of four shares employing the techniques deployed in financial modeling.... FINANCIAL MODELING OF value AT RISK PORTFOLIO By Presented to FINANCIAL MODELING OF value AT RISK PORTFOLIO INTRODUCTION The following report has been based on total return index data.... The analysis is carried out on the value at risk of a portfolio of four shares employing the techniques deployed in financial modeling....
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Social Shaping of Technology
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The paper "Social Shaping of Technology " is an outstanding example of a technology essay.... The social shaping of technology (SST) is an approach that examines the processes that partake in innovation and the content of technology.... ... ... ... The paper "Social Shaping of Technology " is an outstanding example of a technology essay....
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Inside-out approach/Cultural Proficiency
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ple adapt to one's culture, it is more convenient as well as practicable for one to assess one's own values and behaviors, and those of the others, and respect the differences.... Ideally, one should try to adapt to the others' culture if that is better ethically, socially, Inside-out approach: Cultural proficiency Cultural proficiency is an inside-out approach in that it “focuses first on those who are insiders to the school or organization, encouraging them to reflect on their own individual understandings and values” (p....
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Ethnography and the interpretation of cultures
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Both provided texts explicitly and implicitly raise the issue of the possibility of emotional involvement in studying cultures firsthand interfering with the ability of the ethnographer to objectively research the cause and effect relationships that make the culture function as.... However, for a social scientist the laboratory is the culture ETHNOGRAPHY Ethnography and the Interpretation of Cultures Introduction Both provided texts explicitly and implicitly raise the issue of the possibility of emotional involvement in studying cultures firsthand interfering with the ability of the ethnographer to objectively research the cause and effect relationships that make the culture function as a society....
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American Paper Son: A chinese immigrant in the midwest
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Reading the book can give the reader a vivid picture of what is was to be like as an illegal immigrant through Wong's eyes during the 1930's onwards, trying to live and blend in an american society quite far from the East Coast, staying true to his Chinese roots by visiting his homeland, and eventually passing on his ancestors' legacy to his own children while letting them be as integrated to the society as possible.... american Paper Son: A Chinese Immigrant in the Midwest In the years preceding the war and after the war, there were observed increase in the number of immigrants from different parts of the globe to the United States....
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Cultural Traits of China
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This paper ''Cultural Traits of China'' tells that culture is the total of the ideas, values, beliefs, values, and knowledge that people inherit and involves a shared basis of social action.... culture in itself occurs in different dimensions with each feature referred to as traits.... culture in itself occurs in different dimensions with each feature referred to as traits.... With interaction, there is transfer of culture from one country to another (Zimmermann, 2015)....
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Cause and Effects of Obestity In America
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The disease is common in all american races and cultures.... The change in traditional cultures and food that people consume are the main causes of obesity.... A person is considered obese if their body mass index (BMI) exceeds certain.... ... ... Exceeding the set BMI shows that the person has abnormally high body weight due continuous storage of fat....
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