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Civilization as mask: human nature in Golding and Christie

When philosopher Thomas Hobbes described the life of man in wartime as "nasty, brutish, and short," he was speaking more about the manner in which the majority of the population lived in 16th and 17th century Europe.

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McMaster's analysis of military leadership failures during early Vietnam War decision-making

New York: HarperCollins, 1997. Pp. 446. . Illus., notes, biblio., index. $27.50. ISBN:0-06-018795-6. The Vietnam War was a traumatic experience for the United States. America lost 58,000 dead, hundreds of thousands wounded.

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The Biggest Loser and America's obesity epidemic

NBC's hit reality show, the Biggest Loser is going into its tenth season this fall. The show focuses on obese people who are struggling with their weight (sometimes their entires lives) and desperate to finally lose it.

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Starting a Spanish language after school program for Boston

Over the last several years, after school programs have increased in popularity. A major reason for this is a shift in demographics of the country.

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Chlorophyll in wheatgrass and its health benefits

Wheatgrass is part of the Poaceae family. This family includes a wide variety of different grasses. Wheatgrass is usually found growing in the mild regions of Europe and the United States. It can be grown both outdoors and indoors.

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Strategic adaptations of Tokyo and Paris Disneyland parks

Tokyo Disneyland was the first Disney resort to be opened outside of America. The park is not only the magic kingdom but the American kingdom as well.

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Antidepressants as smoking cessation tools: effectiveness and mechanisms

Over the last several decades, the issue of smoking cessation has been continually brought to the forefront. Part of the reason for this is the large number of reports, showing the underlying effects that smoking can have on the health of an individual.

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International law and the development of global civil society

Describe and assess how international law has addressed matters of trade, human rights, and the environment. How have these efforts contributed to developing or retarding the construction of global civil society? Why?

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Is the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction inevitable?

Over the last several years, the issue of the proliferation of: weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) has continued to be brought to the forefront.

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Mandatory DNA profiling for convicted criminals and criminal justice

For the past few decades, science has evolved to the point that our human fingerprints can be identified from our cells that can conclusively confirm or deny the identity of the person whose body provided the cells.

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