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David Hume's theory of morality based on social approval

In An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals, David Hume suggests that our sense of morality -- what is right and wrong to do -- is based on our desire to have others think about us positively.

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The evolution of computer technology from laboratory experiments to personal computers

Computer: What is going to be next? The development of computers is a process that has been going on for the last 70 years or so. The nature of development has been different over the years and the changes have come due to the realization of mankind of the possible utilities of computers also.

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Origins and development of hip hop dance culture

There are many changes that take place in societies and most of the changes take place due to the natures of the societies. Some of the changes are viewed to be new, but they are often revival of old traditions, and then it is very difficult to decide when the change really took place.

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Dreams and hardship in Lorraine Hansberry's Raisin in the Sun

If you have read many African-American plays that focused on racism and how it destroyed the spirits of black people, then this play would definitely offer a much-needed respite.

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Managed care health insurance: growth, development, and types

Several years ago, health care reform was a hot political topic with President Bill Clinton's proposals to revolutionize medical health insurance.

~14 min read

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Social action and environmental policy change in post-industrial Japan

Furthermore, a new mode of relationship has been discovered between the individual members of the society and nature. This is being thoroughly nurtured by non-profit social groups and organizations through collective social action (John et al., 1987).

~17 min read

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The immediate aftermath and implementation of Brown vs. Board of Education

Almost a year and a half before Dwight D. Eisenhower had been elected as the American President, a pioneering and unprecedented ruling had been passed by a unanimous Supreme Court judiciary bench.

~13 min read

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The evolution and impact of computer malware from the 1970s onward

Since the earliest days of humankind, inventions from the wheel to nanotechnology have been used and abused for unethical or illegal purposes. Why would it be any different for computer and Internet technology?

~10 min read

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American media portrayal of Islam and terrorism after 9/11

AMERICAN MEDIA REPRESENTATION of ISLAM & TERRORISM POST-9-11 in AMERICA: ARE THEY the ONE and the SAME?

~20 min read

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Gaming as an instructional strategy for nursing students' learning

Nurse educators play a key role in preparing a future workforce of nurses to provide quality care that meets the health care needs of the population (the National League of Nursing [NLN], 2002). Nurse educators are responsible for facilitating student learning and evaluating outcomes.

~51 min read

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