A critical review of how technological advancements have made individual more isolated
Thesis - 11 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Our lives are closely influenced by the technology around us. Technology has become such an integral part of our life that even if they want to escape it would be difficult to do so. So much so that even the basic profession like carpentry has been influenced by the technological developments....
How US domestic policy influenced the Cuban missile crisis?
Thesis - 6 pages - International relations
It is a well known fact that United States and Soviet Union came close to nuclear war due to the Cuban Missile Crisis. President John Kennedy's diplomatic efforts helped to resolve the crisis in the peaceful manner for which he received international acclaim. President Kennedy's popularity soared...
An analysis of United States foreign policy towards Cuba
Thesis - 5 pages - International relations
The United State's initial stance on Cuba was one of tolerance towards the Castro regime in order to provide this government a chance to establish a reasonable relationship with the U.S. While the radical and anti-American background of the Castro family was well documented, such as their...
Media criticism and theory
Tutorials/exercises - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education
The concept of auteurism has been around for more than half a century, and has been used as a tool for studying both film, and the people behind these films. But in 1971, this concept was applied to the field of music by Dave Laing: The musical equivalent of the metteur en sc?ne is the performer...
Constructivism and intervention: The case of Kosovo
Thesis - 5 pages - International relations
Constructivism is one of the “newer” theories of International Relations (IR) that attempts to build bridges between the existing theories of IR, most notably neo-realism and neo-liberalism. Constructivism has its roots in the pre-World War II (WWII) Utopian era, which then intermixed...
Language, women's magazines and socialization of women
Thesis - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Throughout the years women's magazines have proved to be a profitable market. In general, these magazines are known as moral guides, shopping guides, and texts of stories and advice columns that can serve as an inspiration for different kinds of women. The numbers of sales of most of these...
A study on Kinsey's reports
Thesis - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education
The Kinsey Reports were two innovative books on human sexual behavior that was very controversial and sensational. The findings caused much controversy due to the graphic nature of the findings. They served to challenge conventional beliefs about sexuality and they addressed topics that were,...
Polygamy, society and culture
Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education
The subject of ethics and whether there are objective moral standards is a difficult one. One of the biggest problems in considering this conundrum is how to decide what is right independent of a person's culture. To do this, criticisms have to be leveled from one group at another. The problem...
A critical examination of European Union's economic policy
Thesis - 12 pages - European union
The EU's trading policy towards the rest of the world is called the Common Commercial Policy and is established under Articles 100-116 of the Treaty of Rome (Title IX Articles 131-134 of the Consolidated Treaty). “By establishing a customs union between themselves Member States aim to...
Threats and opportunities for Russia after the establishment of WTO
Thesis - 6 pages - International relations
As Russia was the heart of Soviet Union and it used to have economic relations only inside USSR, this isolation from the rest of the world has weakened the economy of Russia and other member countries of USSR. Today Russia is an independent country, but it still does not have many contacts with...
An analysis of the importance of the existence of limited liability companies in the 21st century
Thesis - 11 pages - Economy general
It is the aim of this paper to analyze the importance of the existence of limited liability companies in the 21st century, as a means of fostering entrepreneurial spirit, and to argue that while the above aim is regarded as essential in the market economy, there is invariably a need for a clear...
The review of WTO in free trade
Thesis - 4 pages - International relations
Many people would argue that there is no doubt that the GATT/WTO has been relatively successful to an extent in creating global free trade. The figures over their existence have shown a massive movement towards the globalization of markets and thus free trade. Between the introduction of...
Encouraging companies: The British government way
Thesis - 4 pages - Economy general
British Trade International (BTI) is the body that brings together the work of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in support of international trade and investment. It helps British business to become more internationally competitive and...
A report on how an outbreak of disease can affect the tourism industry
Thesis - 7 pages - Economy general
FMD is a viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle and sheep. It is considered one of the most infectious animal diseases spreading by direct or indirect contact with infected animals. It is not a fatal disease (most recover within two weeks) and poses no threat to human...
A critical evaluation of the World Bank's policy towards developing nations
Thesis - 3 pages - International relations
The World Bank was first established during World War II at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. The emphasis in the early stages of the World Banks development was during the time of post war rebuilding. The first loan provided by the World Bank was to France in 1947 for $250 million to help it recover...
The war for black gold: Oil crisis
Thesis - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education
World War I and World War II were fought for supremacy over land with great zeal and passion. The causalities of these two wars when, now heard or read about, sends a chill down the spine. Then came in the Cold War, which was a race between two Super Powers that emerged at the end of WWII. The...
The impact of mainstream media in various fields
Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education
The mainstream media claims to be free and independent, objective and neutral. A closer look suggests that they too often behave like the lapdogs of plutocracy. The major new media or press consisting of newspapers, magazines, radio, films and television, are an inherent component of corporate...
Modes of reasoning: Loch Ness
Thesis - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Arguments for the existence of the Loch Ness monster have persisted for almost one hundred and fifty years. [The Loch Ness monster is alleged to be a prehistoric dinosaur inhabiting Loch Ness in Scotland]. The [primary evidence for it has been eyewitness testimony, some photographs, and several...
The role of media in modern society and business
Thesis - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education
It has been said that “…mainstream media have evolved into the defining characteristic of contemporary culture and society.” This essay will discuss how the media construct social reality and are themselves socially constructed and will argue in favor of this statement. Social...
Anti-terrorism legislation and the case of Abousfian Abdelrazik
Thesis - 6 pages - Social, moral & civic education
In the wake of the 9/1 terrorist attacks, anti-terrorism legislation has proven to have far reaching implications for the way the western world has come to understand the relationship between society and the law. Indeed, as the focal point of this course, the relationship between society and the...
Cultural politics in modern China
Thesis - 5 pages - Political science
In 1966, 72 year old Mao Tse-tung staged a revolutionary drama, stimulating a cataclysmic upheaval that he termed “The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution”. Decades after the fact and controversies over the nature and results of the Cultural Revolution continue to rage today....
Does the capital punishment fit the crime?
Thesis - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Over the thousands of years humanity has existed in a civilized society, one of the constants in every society has been the preservation of law and order. Rules have been accepted as have consequences for breaking these rules. Often times these consequences were rather harsh and fit the...
An inconvenient truth about an inconvenient truth
Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Catastrophe! Disaster! The Apocalypse! These may not be the first ideas that come to mind when a person thinks of global warming, however these are the ideas many leading scientists and environmentalists would have everyone believe. The theory of global warming has been around for some time....
The role of education in national development
Thesis - 6 pages - Social, moral & civic education
There are various diseases in the world today, which include the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Cancer, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Poliomyelitis, Smallpox, Measles and others. The diseases are known by the damages they inflict on their victims. They are also curable using relevant drugs...
Multiculturalism in Canada
Thesis - 6 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Despite the ostensible commitment which Canada has made to multiculturalism via making it an official policy as well as in the sense that it has become enshrined as a Canadian value, Canada has nonetheless failed in an overall sense to bring these notions to fruition. This is highly problematic...
Changes in Toronto over the past ten years
Thesis - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Toronto is known, the world over, as a haven for multiculturalism, a true ethnic and social melting pot. The city is often called the most ethnically diverse city in the world. While this remains a source of identification for the city, the face of this multiculturalism has visibly changed over...
Foreign direct investment (FDI) as an attractive option for companies
Thesis - 4 pages - Economy general
Companies choose to venture into international markets since they want to maximize returns for their shareholders. Entry in foreign markets could prove to be a risky proposition. Foreign direct investment has many benefits. It enables the parent company to establish its operations in foreign...
Has neo-functionalism become obsolete?
Thesis - 5 pages - Political science
Neo-functionalism, a theory of European integration, fell into disuse after events in the 1960s: ‘Neo-functionalism is frequently represented as a theory of European Union past with comparatively little to say to European Union studies present.' However, after the acceleration of the...
Globalization: Its impact on economies
Thesis - 7 pages - Economy general
Globalization has made the world smaller. Trade barriers have fallen yet the full effects of globalization are yet to be visible especially in the developing countries. Globalization has also increased the risk appetite which has resulted in financial meltdown in previous decades. With the...
Title: Impact of oil price rise on economy: A case study of Europe
Thesis - 3 pages - Economy general
The economies of Western Europe faced teething problems which was further aggravated by the price rise in oil in 1973. Europe, which experienced decline in economic growth throughout 1960s, had barely recovered when the oil price started to rise. The steps taken by government proved ineffective...
