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John Rawls' theory of justice in the twenty-first century

John Rawls spent a great deal of time pondering issues such as fairness, justice, equality and liberty. But how well do his conclusions fare in the modern, globalized world nearly forty years after the publication of his famous work, a Theory of Justice?

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Conflict diagnosis applied to the 2010 Korean warship sinking

Conflict Diagnosis in the News: Applying the Steps of Conflict Diagnosis to the Current Korean Tension The method of analyzing and resolving conflicts known as conflict diagnosis can be highly effective in a wide range of issues, from individual conflicts between co-workers to relationship issues…

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Antigone's tragic downfall: defiance, arrogance, and individual conscience

Antigone is one of the best known tragic heroes produced by writers in Ancient Greece, as Sophocles succeeded in providing the world with a character to influence tragic plays to come.

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Understanding eating disorders: types, causes, and characteristics

An eating disorder is present when a person experiences severe instability in eating behaviors. This consists of a large decrease of food intake or severe overeating, or feelings of extreme distress or concern about one's body weight or shape.

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International portfolio diversification benefits and strategies

Over the last several decades the world economy has become more globalized. Part of the reason for this is: increased amounts of cooperation and an effort to reduce trade barriers as much as possible.

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Brian Turner's poetry of war and disillusionment

Brian Turner's poetry is not based on distant observations of the horrors of war. It is based on his own experiences. According to David Whetstone, who interviewed the poet in 2008, "Brian Turner - born in 1967 - spent seven years in the U.S.

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How to obtain a nuclear submarine: A satirical guide

At this point, you've probably realized that the months you've spent constructing your own nuclear submarine have largely been a waste of time.

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Epidemiological vulnerabilities and disease risk factors in Lexington County

There are several issues at work in Lexington County increasing the populations risk of exposure to communicable diseases, as is evidenced by the much higher rate of chronic diseases observed in the county when compared with the national average.

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The constitutionality and social impact of the mandatory health insurance mandate

Economic and Constitutional Issues Surrounding Health Insurance Mandate for All American Citizens One of the great commitments of the Obama administration was that of restructuring the health care system so that it generated more social benefits for the population and in such a manner that the…

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Shelter service effectiveness for runaway and homeless adolescents

Runaways that utilize short-term shelter services are more likely to have a better outcome than those youth who do not seek out services.

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