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24 Aug 2010
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Zionism

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

The term “Zionism” is attributed to Nathan Birnbaum and was first used in 1890. The Zionist movement itself was founded in 1897, by Theodor Herzl (Jewish Virtual Library). Many definitions of Zionism exist, offered up by both Zionist groups and non-Zionists alike. Some of the...

24 Aug 2010
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Culture and disease

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Tuberculosis is considered to be one of the leading causes of death for one third of the world's population. South-East Asia and the Pacific region are one of the areas affected most by tuberculosis infections. According to the World Health Organization, 95% of tuberculosis cases reported occur...

24 Aug 2010
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Alcoholism

Presentation - 15 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Adverse consequences are alcohol-related problems in such areas as physical health, psychological functioning, interpersonal functioning, occupational functioning, and legal, financial, and spiritual problems. Denial to include a range of psychological maneuvers designed to reduce awareness of...

24 Aug 2010
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A study on the Native Americans

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Indigenous peoples have endured many hardships and damages inflicted on them over the years. They have dealt with attacks by foreign peoples, with forced removal from their own land and the development of reservations, with forced assimilation encouraged both by society and government policy, and...

24 Aug 2010
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Health care: A political issue

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

What to do about healthcare in our nation is a much debated topic in current politics. Questions arise concerning the availability, cost, and quality of healthcare for American citizens. In recent years, citizens have seen the cost of health services skyrocket. Healthcare insurance offered...

24 Aug 2010
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Women in Cherokee society

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

The Cherokee are people who are rich in cultural identity and history. Their nation flourished in North America long before the European ancestors chose to settle here. Originally residents of the American southeast region, the Cherokee tribes resided throughout Georgia, North and South...

24 Aug 2010
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Gender in American English: How women are socially muted through speech

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

This paper will explore the theory that women as a minority group are socially muted through the prevalent use of masculine and male created language in American English to describe common activities at home, work place and in the society. The research was started with the question, “How...

23 Aug 2010
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The family and the other models of family in the Western World

Thesis - 6 pages - Social, moral & civic education

The family is a group of people united by a particular link. This link may be a relationship, a relationship of alliance or a link to it. In civil law, a family can be defined as a unit that is a collection of all people who have descended from a common ancestor, and are bound together by...

23 Aug 2010
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Democracy and religion

Thesis - 6 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Religion and democracy, though resting on similar principles, have been at logger heads constantly. There are several instances in history that have depicted a constant clash between these two concepts. Democracy has battled with theocracy and has replaced in many parts of Europe. There have been...

23 Aug 2010
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Islam and democracy

Thesis - 6 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, political scientists and researchers in international relations have abandoned the bipolar pattern between the USSR and the United States. Following the implosion of the Soviet bloc in 1991, issues concerning the East-West conflict have disappeared,...

23 Aug 2010
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A critique of education strategies

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Only by not imposing barriers in one's learning process can one become truly educated. This fact can be better illustrated through Adam Urbanski's saying, as he once stated that “If we always do what we've always done, we will get what we've always got”. In other words, improvement in...

19 Aug 2010
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Autism and emotions

Thesis - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by impairment that includes verbal and nonverbal challenges and difficulties in social interactions. In 1943, Kanner accumulated data showing the relationship between emotional deficits and autism. This data was considered important...

19 Aug 2010
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Margaret Mead: Social life and sexuality

Thesis - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Margaret Mead (1901-1978), was a famous American anthropologist. She joined Columbia University in the 1920s, where she met the man who became her mentor, Franz Boas (often called "the father of anthropology"). Under his direction, she went to study mores and beliefs of four indigenous tribes in...

19 Aug 2010
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Evolutionary based gender differences in online mate selection

Thesis - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education

This study was an attempt to determine whether or not men and women still pursue a romantic partner as influenced by evolutionary necessity. Thirty-six personal ads written by 18 men and 18 women ranging in age from 25 years old to 44 years old were read and coded. Results support an...

19 Aug 2010
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The Mid-Atlantic region: William Penn and Pennsylvania-The planning of Philadelphia

Thesis - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education

William Penn was a man with remarkable leadership qualities. His conversion to the Quaker religion at an early age testified to his capacity to function as an individual apart from his affluent upbringing (William Penn). His amiable treatment of the native peoples upon arriving to the Quaker...

19 Aug 2010
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Why Euro-centric isn't so appropriate: Why the history of the United States matters

Thesis - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Christopher Columbus was the gentle white man who co-existed peacefully alongside the indigenous people. Thomas Jefferson indeed was the savant who penned our nation's most admirable document. And Abraham Lincoln, the lanky, equitable man who inherently felt the plight of the slaves, these are...

19 Aug 2010
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That which nourishes me also destroys me

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

That which nourishes me also destroys me. That Latin proverb has become the unofficial motto of the eating disorder community. It has gained notoriety and possibly even infamy due to actress Angelina Jolie's tattoo of those words. You will not find it written about in books, scholarly articles or...

18 Aug 2010
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Social stigma

Thesis - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education

The concept of stigma comes from the Greek word 'stigma' which means physical mark. These were body marks, like tattoos that were branded on people to expose their misdeeds or crimes. People such as slaves, criminals or traitors were marked with red iron so that people could identify them...

18 Aug 2010
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The automobile: The history, evolution and development

Thesis - 7 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Land transport was pioneered by the revolutionary wheel. The wheel was invented about forty centuries BC. It was used by potters. A copy about the wheel and its uses was found in Lower Mesopotamia (Sumer) dated 3250 BC. The principle of the centrifugal force is used to shape a lump of clay that...

18 Aug 2010
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Making and availability of vanilla

Thesis - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Flavored food products are turning out to be the most preferred choice for consumers. The use of flavors is continuously increasing in virtually most agro-food product sectors. This expansion is partly due to changes in lifestyle and consumption of food products for consumers. The industries are...

18 Aug 2010
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The evolution of the aircraft

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

The first unmanned aircraft model was developed by an Englishman named Stringfellow in 1850, based upon the work done by his compatriots Cayley and Henson. The concept of aviation was invented by Frenchman Gabriel Landelle in 1863. George Cayley (1773-1857), an English farmer, had the insight to...

18 Aug 2010
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Slavery: Origin, history and evolution in the modern world

Thesis - 6 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Slavery is a social institution and probably the most compelling of situations. It can be defined as a system in which people are treated as an owned asset. They can be held against their will and also deprived of the right to leave or demand wages. In ancient societies, it was legal for an owner...

18 Aug 2010
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Life of Pi: A quest journey

Thesis - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education

According to Foster, a quest is usually consisted of five elements: a quester, a destination, stated reason to go there, challenges and obstacles, and a real reason to go there. (Foster 3) These elements were significant in a sense; as they could be applied to the growth of Pi from “Life of...

17 Aug 2010
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The tattoo as a mark of belonging, a mark of distinction or a purely aesthetic symbol

Thesis - 8 pages - Social, moral & civic education

A tattoo is a factor of integration, a mark of belonging to a community except in the West where it is the sign of a rebellious spirit. In adolescents, it may be viewed as a concept similar to the blood pact and may be aimed to keep away anxiety or the pain of living if it becomes too powerful....

17 Aug 2010
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The role of education in human life

Thesis - 7 pages - Social, moral & civic education

A study of history reveals the importance given to education by different societies. No human being can live a cultured and disciplined life without some form of education. "Man is what education makes him".. To understand a person fully, it is essential to take his education into account. This...

17 Aug 2010
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Buddhism vs. superheroism: The risk of dualism in American culture

Thesis - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education

“Even though we say mind and body, they are actually two sides of one coin. This is the right understanding” (Suzuki 25). In this statement, Shunryu Suzuki, author of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, is essentially summing up the concept of dualism, that is, the idea of one entity having a...

17 Aug 2010
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Travel photography

Thesis - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education

The prime goal of all travel photography is the enjoyment and satisfaction one can get out of it. Each new trip is an act of anticipation of excitement, a reason good enough to enjoy the travel and make it memorable with a camera. With a critical eye on one's own photography skill, one can keep...

17 Aug 2010
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Perception of China

Thesis - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education

China is a vast country with a rich culture and profound history of social transformations. Through going on this trip to China, I hope to connect Becker, Wasserstrom, Pomfret, and Seybolt's perspectives of China with my own experience to paint an overall image of China. Through scrutinizing at...

17 Aug 2010
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Communist reforms: The drive to success

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Harold Wilson once stated that “He who rejects change is the architect of decay”. Thus, as illustrated through Wilson's saying, improvement can only be attained with new branches of thoughts. This universal aspect can be vividly demonstrated through Pomfret's “Chinese Lessons: Five...

17 Aug 2010
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Comparison: Beijing and Shanghai

Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education

Although both Beijing and Shanghai were popular cities in China, their different geographical locations changed their fates wholly, leading to distinct imprints in Chinese history. Their diverse historical developments could be demonstrated through Becker's “City of Heavenly Tranquility:...