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Power and corruption in Shakespeare's three tragedies and comedies

William Shakespeare's plays the Merchant of Venice, Julius Caesar, and the Tempest, all are plays about power: the power of money, the power of politics, and the power of the intellect.

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Foot-in-the-door, door-in-the-face, and low-balling compliance techniques

One common compliance technique used in social psychology is that of the so-called 'foot-in -- the door' approach. An example of such a technique was manifest in one experiment comparing different types of solicitation strategies to garner financial support for a museum.

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Joe Pistone's undercover infiltration of the Bonanno crime family

American Justice Episode #87 "Donnie Brasco" is the story of former FBI Special Agent Joe Pistone who successfully infiltrated the Bonanno crime family of the New York Mafia for six years, beginning in 1976.

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Regulatory capture and corruption in Toyota's unintended acceleration scandal

Slow regulatory action on Toyota's unintended acceleration problems reveals even deeper systemic issues with safety ratings for the Japanese corporation

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Bourdieu's cultural capital and linguistic markets in communication

Bourdieu originally outlined three forms of capital: economic, social, and cultural capital; subsequently, he added symbolic capital to the list (Webb, Schirato & Danaher, 2002).

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Machiavelli's strategies for acquiring and maintaining princely power

Machiavelli means that a population can be led either by force or favors. Brute force in order to make a people obedient and favors to keep them. Lands distant and remote are acquired either by arms, wealth or ability. (Chapter III)

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Assessment strategies for diverse learners in standards-based classrooms

As an aspiring educator, I understand the need for judicious and comprehensive assessments. I also understand the limitations of assessments. This course has addressed many of my main concerns about how to teach within a standards-based framework without leaving any child behind.

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Accounting for extended warranty contracts at Circuit City Stores

Circuit City Stores, Inc. Which of the three approaches to accounting for extended warranty and service contracts is most consistent with the actual substance of a sales transaction involving equipment and an extended warranty contract? Explain your selection and your reasoning fully.

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Kogwayay: moral social harmony among the Gebusi

The Gebusi of Papua New Guinea have a complex moral system. On the one hand, homicide is a major problem among the Gebusi. Homicide rates account for a full third of all adult deaths, one of the highest rates ever reported in the world (Knauft).

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Proposed India travel series: textile museum, religious practices, and waste management

India is known for a number of traditional handicrafts and especially for rich textiles. Any visitor to the country is struck by the plethora of saree and fabric-by-the-yard stores lining city streets.

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