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Dugald Stewart's assessment of Adam Smith's economic theory

Even if the work done by Smith and his Scottish contemporaries finds parallels and precedents, it nevertheless appears to have been remarkable for the weight of emphasis that was placed on economic factors. There were really two applications of the general thesis.

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Behavioral change models and treatment of adolescent depression in foster care

Behavioral change theories and designs mainly allow an individual to adapt and change a negative or damaging habit into a positive and healthier one.

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Deontology and consequentialism approaches to euthanasia

Euthanasia is one of those philosophical issues that have been widely debated, without any solution in sight. One of the main reasons behind this is the many sets of principles behind each side of the debate.

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Standards-based education implementation and technology in schools

Standards-based education is based upon the principles and belief that children can and should be presented with a challenging curriculum in order to improve their performance at school and ultimately also in their professional lives.

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Nancy Hornberger on indigenous language policy and revitalization

Mounting a spirited defense of the rights of individuals to be able to use their native language, Nancy Hornberger in "Language Policy, Language Education, Language Rights: Indigenous, Immigrant, and International Perspectives" provides unique insight into the disappearance of indigenous languages.

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African nationalism as a response to colonial psychological domination

African nationalism or nationalist movement developed as a reaction to years of oppression by the whites in the name of white supremacy.

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Symbolism and sacrifice in Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried"

One of Tim O'Brien's more popular books is a collection of short stories entitled The Things They Carried. The first short story in the book shares the same name as the books title.

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Quality improvement plan implementation at University of Kansas Center for Advanced Heart Care

In order to improve the quality of patient care and specifically to eliminate/reduce errors in the provision of care, the FOCUS PDCA quality improvement plan is recommended for the university of Kansas Center for Advanced Heart Care.

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The commercialization of college athletics and the myth of amateurism

The term amateur in college athletics seems to no longer be applicable. Without a doubt, the college sports arena has become a spectacle of its own, allowing players to become overnight celebrities and guaranteeing their positions as future professional players There have been some subtle and…

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Women's treatment and self-esteem in global cultural contexts

The situation in "Cheaper than a cow" describes the perceived condition of the woman in India. According to the article, women in India are treated as merchandise, sold and resold, by men in their quest for families and heirs.

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