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Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialism and distinction between fear and anguish

Jean-Paul Sartre developed his own particular brand of existentialism and embodied it in his works not only of philosophy but for his novels and plays as well.

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Evaluating educational websites: criteria for classroom use in history

It is important that any Web site which is used in the classroom or which is recommended to the students is accurate in the information presented. This is assessed on the source of the information which was used to produce the Web site content and the way in which it has been represented.

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The justifiability of capital punishment and its deterrent effects

Capital punishment refers to termination of life of someone accused of a serious crime. But how justifiable is this type of sentencing? In olden days, people would be sentenced to death because they defied authority.

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Challenging traditional criminology: White collar crime and social class theory

The central aim of the author's intent in this chapter is to illustrate the reasons why traditional theories concerning the relationship between lower social classes and crime are incorrect. This is pursued through the example of white collar criminality.

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How people form self-identity through psychological and social factors

The author presents the idea that self and identity are two different concepts one must consider separately and then in tandem with each other before one can truly define what self-identity is and how it will and does affect them in life.

~11 min read

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Culture and history's influence on high school music education

In his later years Byrd seems to have had more involvement in the Catholic cause, and, from 1593, withdrew even further from London life, setting up his household in Stondon Massey in Essex, where, as Philip Brett points out, he would have had the "benefit of joining a well-established and…

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Power and leadership in Genesis, Gilgamesh, and Lysistrata

Power and leadership are not exactly the same thing, of course, but they are inextricably interrelated for without power, effective leadership would not be possible and without leadership, power would be rendered useless.

~17 min read

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Advertising's effect on consumer purchase behavior across age groups

In general, qualitative research looks to gain an in-depth understanding of both human behavior and the reasons for human behavior. In other words, qualitative research focuses on the why and the how of decision making.

~13 min read

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Environmental ethics, capitalism, and political inaction in developing nations

It is an awe-inspiring natural world that humans have evolved into and inherited. In it, through it, and notwithstanding its fragile underpinnings, for better or for worse (more on the "worse" side than the "better") humans have carved out cities, countries, societies and standards of living.

~20 min read

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Fair use in copyright law: news commentary and educational applications

In the past few years, the "fair use" element of copyright law as it applies to news commentary and educational uses has emerged as a controversial topic, raising the awareness of intellectual property practitioners, copyright holders and governmental agencies alike.

~18 min read

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