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Redefining monstrosity: Gardner's Grendel as misunderstood hero

The Ancient epic poem of Beowulf has a Geatish hero as its protagonist and follows him as he goes to Denmark to fight of a beast by the name of Grendel.

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Labeling theory and power-control theory in juvenile delinquency

Describe the labeling theory and the consequences that labeling can have on a child.

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Source pre-screening policies in newspaper journalism ethics

Recently, it has come to my attention that members of the news staff have entertained the idea of allowing sources to review potential news stories in which the individuals in question are intimately involved.

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Major transformations in the global financial system since Bretton Woods

The international financial system has changed significantly over the past thirty years. Among the most significant changes, the Bretton Woods system collapsed, regulations regarding transborder capital flows have eased and the Euro was created.

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Downsizing as a management strategy: organizational and human resource implications

Downsizing has become a management mantra. Today organizations employ downsizing strategy not only as a cost cutting measure but also as a favorable restructuring strategy slated to increase the organizations productivity and competitiveness.

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Transformational leadership and nurturing organizational entrepreneurship

Of all the delineating factors that differentiate effective leaders from those that aren't is their ability to gain the trust of their organizations and infuse the culture with confidence and risk-taking mindsets (Tichy, Devanna, 1986).

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Defining patriotism: multiple expressions of love for country

Patriotism? The idea of patriotism has many aspects to it, but essentially the word patriotism means love of country. A USA Today -- CNN -- Gallup survey found that about 94.5% of Americans think of themselves as patriotic, and 72.2% say they are "very" or "extremely patriotic.

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Public controversy and scientific potential in embryonic stem cell research

Human embryonic stem cell research has been a hugely controversial subject in the United States ever since its methods were first developed.

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History and comparison of NASA's manned and unmanned space programs

There are many advantages and disadvantages to men being hurled into outer space. The United States as a nation has a long and distinguished history of doing just that.

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How the peace of Westphalia challenges modern state sovereignty

The fundamental principle of the peace of Westphalia aimed to enshrine in law the idea that politics were essentially territorial but our modern world continues to alter this paradigm. Consider the end of the cold war; Europe and the United States had to search for all new antagonists.

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