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European origins of scalping in North America

The common perception of the North American Indian that has remained dominant in popular culture is that they were the originators of the horrific practice and ritual of scalping.

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James Madison's presidency, the War of 1812, and separation of church and state

At his inaugural, Washington Irving described the 4th President of the United States, James Madison, as "but a withered little apple-John, however, this small, wizened man was known as the Father of the Constitution, and was a staunch advocate for separation of state and church (James).

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The history and medical perception of homosexuality from 1050 to 1900

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Themes of death in Edgar Allan Poe's poetry

Edgar Allan Poe namely, The Raven, Annabel Lee and the Spirit of the Dead. This paper compares the themes and tones of the three poems. This paper also lays emphasis on some events that took place in the poet's life and eventually drove him into writing such poetry.

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Sustainability leadership and responses to global challenges

Current global occurrences have posed a great challenge to the continued existence of living things on earth. At this stage in the history of man, humanity is struggling with a lot of challenges; and these challenges are not restricted to region or race.

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Vyhmeister and Robertson's guide to quality research in theology

Quality Research Papers, 3rd Edition, provides updates to the 2nd Edition book on how to perform research in religious and theological studies.

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Neo-Aristotelian analysis of Jane Fonda's feminist rhetoric

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Narration, setting, and moral psychology in Stevenson's Markheim

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Social Media's Role in Shaping Terrorism Narratives

Explores how states and agencies use social media to construct terrorism narratives, examining false-flag operations, media bias, and public perception of the war on terror.

Social Issues

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Human Cloning: Science, Ethics, and Moral Debate

A position paper examining the science of cloning, its three main types, and the ethical, religious, and philosophical debates surrounding human reproductive cloning.

Ethics

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