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Cultural borrowing and innovation across Western civilizations from Mesopotamia onward

But while, of course, there are core practices, habits, and beliefs -- and historical moments -- that set off these and other societies from each other, there are many key connections as well.

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Continuity in U.S. foreign policy from Bush to Obama administrations

When the speech writer for the former U.S. secretary of state Condoleezza Rice, Christian Brose (2009) predicted that the continuum in foreign policy initiatives as undertaken by contemporary U.S. presidents would be advanced by Barack Obama in the Making of George W.

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2,568 words

Human dependence on ecosystems and environmental services

The dependence of man on the environment is crucial as the environment provides us with every basic necessity of life such as food, energy, power, shelter as well as relative climactic constancy (WHO 2005). Ecosystems are the planet's -- and man's -- life support system (2005).

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Immigrant job and social satisfaction in Australia

The immigrant population of Australia has grown rapidly over the past decade, more so than since the huge growth spurt following World War II. With this influx, numerous cultural and social issues arise.

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Fossil fuel dependence as a threat to American freedom

The direction the United States chooses to go with its energy policy will most certainly dictate the freedoms of this and future generations. Energy policy will also dictate if the nation can stay independent and free into the future.

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Globalization theory from Adam Smith to modern critiques

The unique process of globalization is transforming the world in a phenomenal way. The world has never seen the movement of people from one place to another on such a scale as at present (Nevin, 2006, p. 43).

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Manufacturers' new orders as a leading economic indicator

Take another look at the list of "Leading Economic Indicators" from the lesson. Which indicators do you think are the best indicators of the future health of the economy? Explain.

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Formation and erosion of major world deserts

Deserts represent a third of the landscape on Earth, and are created as a result of the lack of water (Planet Earth 2006, film documentary). Every desert has one thing in common; the intense daytime sun.

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City diplomacy and the role of cities in international politics

Over the past several decades, there has been a tendency for cities to be involved internationally and this is stated to demonstrate that demonstrates that the maintenance of international relations is no longer exclusively the domain of national governments.

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African-American progress through reconstruction and beyond

The historical progress of African-Americans has been peppered with both successes and obstacles.

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