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  • Eliot in Modernism

    In “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” Prufrock questions, “Do I dare disturb the universe?” which epitomizes the disillusionment of Prufrock. Though modernism reflects new ideas of human possibilities, Prufrock displays a pessimistic attitude toward his life. The poem contains numerous thematic features of Modernism such as its form and use of literary elements.…

  • The Influence of Culture on Consumer Behavior

    The study of culture is a challenging undertaking because its primary focus is on the broadest component of social behavior – an entire society In contrast to the psychologist, who is principally concerned with the study of individual behavior, or the sociologist, who is concerned with the study of groups. The anthropologist is primarily interested…

  • ExpatriConcerns of a Global Company and Human Resources

    In this high competitive environment, a multinational company must have global perspective and international knowledge in order to keep competitive advantage.(Babara et al., 1995).So expatriate performance management is very important for the success of multinational enterprises( MNEs).

  • Marketing is Essential to Business

    Marketing is an essential facet in the development and success of every organization in today’s business world. This complex term is often used to describe the process that companiey’s use to communicate, deliver and satisfy their consumer’s need and wants. Through the use of plans known as marketing strategies, organizations can set various objectives that…

  • Individual vs. Social Consciousness

    Individual vs. Social Consciousness in Hobbes, Madison, Hegel, and Marx Hobbes and Madison derive their concept of politics in the liberal tradition of individualism, sketching out an ahistorical notion of human nature. By contrast, Hegel and Marx view the political as a social construction understood as dialectic. From this dialectic arises a progressive self consciousness.…

  • Comparing and Contrasting God and the Devil

    Many people would never consciously see that God and the Devil are the same as well as different. In this essay I will compare and contrast how they are alike and different. I will show the role they each have in the world, the objectives they each have, and the tools and methods they each…

  • A Country’s Tourniquet

    Many countries have previously invested or are still investing in a Communist government and economy. Communism is defined as “A theoretical economic system characterized by the collective ownership of property and by the organization of labor for the common advantage of all members.” If a country decides to go on the path of Communism, it…

  • The Arms Race, a History of Weapons

    The USSR and the US maintained an alliance through WWII, until the US produced the atomic bomb, a weapon of mass destruction and symbol of world domination. The Manhattan Project was held top-secret from 1942-1945, until the US uncovered a Soviet Union spy feeding top-secret atomic information back to the USSR (“Manhattan Project”). The Americans…

  • The House of Mirth

    In Edith Wharton’s novel, The House of Mirth, the main protagonist, Lily Bart moves back and forth between dreams of marriage and equally strong desires for independence and freedom. Despite her training on the social codes of conduct and etiquette, which was ingrained into her daily existence by her mother, Lily exhibits frequent moments of…

  • Children or Adults: An Examination of the Juvenile Justice System

    This research paper will discuss whether or not juveniles that commit violent crimes should be tried as an adult. Through research the author will establish an argument that children who commit the crimes of an adult should be punished as an adult. Empirical data detailing the number of juvenile offenders that are housed in adult…

  • Blood Agglutination

    Blood agglutination simply refers to the sticking together of erythrocytes as a result of antigen-antibody interaction. Proteins on the surface of the blood cells act as antigens, while antibodies in the plasma of some other blood types act to cause these cells to stick together (www.nutralegacy.com).

  • Death Penalty in the United States

    The death Penalty has in recent times come up as an issue of debate among governments and institutions with some against it while others have support for it. This is a discussion about the death penalty in the united states specifically on the states that are up against it I.e New York and Iowa.

  • Autism and the link to Mercury-containing vaccines

    Autism, can it be caused by a mercury-containing vaccine? This is a question that hasn’t been answered very clearly. Therefore, causing parents, of children with autism, to poor their time and money into unproductive pursuits; other parents become afraid to vaccinate their children. So what are the real causes of autism?

  • The Crucible Act 3

    The well known novel, The crucible , is based off true events during the Salem witch trials, which took place in the early 1900’s. Many people were accused of being a witch and/or causing harm to the colonist in the Americas. In the acts that have led up to act III, many women have been…

  • Agro-Tourism: A Cash Crop for Farmers in Maharashtra (India)

    Tourism is now well recognised as an engine of growth in the various economies in the world. Several countries have transformed their economies by developing their tourism potential. Tourism has great capacity to generate large-scale employment and additional income sources to the skilled and unskilled. Today the concept of traditional tourism has been changed. Some…

  • Building a Peanut Butter and Jelly

    Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches may be one of the most popular sandwiches that comes to mind once the question is asked, “ What was your favorite sandwich growing up as a child” Many may not know that the origin of this PB&J sandwich has yet to be determined. However, what is known is that…

  • Behavioral Therapy

    Behaviorism is a school of thought that emphasizes the role of experience in governing behavior (Klein 2008). Behaviorists regard behavior as overtly displayed, measurable, learned physiological reactions to environmental stimuli, rather than of mental state. Psychological disorders are seen as causes of maladaptive learning. Behavioral therapy is one in which the basic tenets of learning…

  • Introduction, Review of Accounting Process and Financial Statements

    Accounting is the communication of financial information about a business to users such as shareholders and managers. The communication is generally in the form of financial statements that show in money terms the economic resources under the control of management. Such financial information is primarily used by managers, lenders, investors, tax authorities, regulators, and other…

  • History of Psychology

    People are constantly questioning who they are and where they have come from, these questions can easily be classified as the most common psychological, and at the same time, philosophical ideas that people face each and every day. Psychology and philosophy have much in common, including the fact that they both study human mind that…

  • Strategic Corporate Finance- Presentation to Google

    I will be submitting a detailed assessment of the three models Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT), and The dividend Growth Model. By analyzing all three models and making a clear stance and determination which of the three would be the best conclusion for the Google Inc.

  • Is Television Bad for us?

    “Watching television is bad for you!” Are your parents always annoying you saying, “Your eyes will go square” when you sit to close to the television or are they constantly saying “Watching television is bad for you”? But is it? The impact of television has been breath taking in both family life and society since…

  • What is Critical Literacy?

    Dyson (2000) defines critical literacy as continuing process of learning that enables students to use speaking, thinking, reading, writing, listening to, evaluating and effectively constructs meaning, interact, and communicate in real-life situations. Students are continually learning, reflecting, thinking, and assume responsibility for continuing to grow and develop their literacy. According to Anderson (1994) literacy development…

  • Cloning: Designer Babies

    First let me define “designer babies”. The Oxford English Dictionary defines this as “a baby whose genetic makeup has been artificially selected by genetic engineering combined with in vitro fertilization to ensure the presence or absence of particular genes or characteristics” (Soanes, C., and A. Stevenson). The research has been going on for a long…

  • The Need to Study Military History in the Advent of Increasing Technology

    “Those who do not study history are doomed to repeat it.” These are the famous words of the philosopher and poet Georges Santayana (1863 – 1952). The study of military history at one time was reserved for the officer cast of many military organizations however with the advent of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps in the…

  • The man without a face

    The Man Without a Face is a 1993 drama film starring and directed by Mel Gibson. The film is based on Isabelle Holland’s 1972 novel of the same name. Gibson’s directorial debut received respectful reviews from most critics.