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Corporate communications and cross-cultural exchange: an Alcoa perspective

Say the word 'communications,' and immediately people think of the written or the spoken word. They think of a page of newspaper, a conversation with a friend. But corporate communications encompasses so much more than merely the verbal exchange of ideas.

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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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Overcoming student resistance to revision in composition instruction

A favorite teacher's well-intentioned message, a parent's unskilled assessment, or the student's own perceptions can stymie the editorial and revision process.

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Max Neiman's defense of big government against American anti-government sentiment

Defending Government" by Max Neiman offers a critical view of the Big Government's (of America) critics -- that is, the book discusses in detail how, in spite of the growing sentiment against the government, the author considers it as essential and beneficial for society, particularly in the…

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Domestic violence against Asian-American women in the United States

Asian-American women must learn that they have the right to be free from abuse in their own homes. They must learn there are places where they can go to get help.

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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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