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Democratic culture theory and the structural roots of democracy

For many Westernizing countries, Western culture is typically valued for its scientific achievements and material culture. However, for many Westerners, it is the political culture of Western Civilization that is most valued and treasured.

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Gender differences in perceptions of sexual harassment

"A Meta-Analytic Review of Gender Differences in Perceptions of Sexual Harassment." By Rotundo, Nguyen & Sackett (2001).

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Art and freedom of expression in repressive societies

The purpose of this paper is the provision of an example in a society or country where freedom of expression is limited or repressed. Further the analysis of the impact of art in society and the determination of how freedom of expression furthers the goals of society.

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Employer liability for sexual harassment by supervisory employees under Title VII

Beth Ann Faragher worked part-time and during summers between 1990 and 1995 as a life-guard for the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Boca Raton, Florida. Her immediate superiors during this period were Bill Terry, David Silverman and Robert Gordon.

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John Dean's "Worse than Watergate" and Bush administration secrecy

All students are familiar with the creed of the X-files, a popular recent science fiction television show that instructed its viewers, young and old, to 'trust no one.' At the time this motto of secrecy and distrust, particular distrust of government policy and institutions was much criticized, as…

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Adolescents seeking birth parents: search processes and family dynamics

When an adopted or abandoned teen or young adult first makes the conscious and determined decision to seek their birth parents, it is but one of many milestones to be reached in the process.

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Media coverage of the Iraq War: design and ethical dimensions

The war in the Middle East is an example of an on-going media presentation that is covered in the radio, television and on the Internet.

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IPv4 address exhaustion and the transition to IPv6

The explosive growth in the number of devices that are connected to the Internet has placed enormous pressures on the system's infrastructure.

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Global warming and greenhouse gas emissions: environmental impacts and policy responses

Global climate change is one of the most important environmental challenges facing the world today. The steady yearly average temperature increases measured by scientists worldwide serve to destroy ozone which in turn pokes significant holes in the earth's ozone layer.

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Evolution of fast food in America from the 1950s to present

The past 55 years have witnessed a number of history-changing events, but one of the most enduring to have emerged from the political and social turbulence has been the propensity of people around the world to eat fast food.

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