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Gospel teachings and social justice in twentieth-century thought

For centuries, philosophers have puzzled the human condition. Questions abound about why humans act the way they do, why they form groups, what role cultural and social norms have for learning, how societies form, the nature of society, social change, and the way integration and alienation fit in…

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Policy evaluation in the Australian Senate's Forgotten Australians report

In Forgotten Australians: A report on Australians who experienced institutional or out-of-home care as children, the Australian Senate attempts to create an overview of the history of children who have been removed from their homes in Australia.

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Women, moral authority, and intimacy in Uncle Tom's Cabin

Uncle Tom's Cabin is quite consciously and unmistakably a book about slavery -- the ownership of one human being by another is central to the plot of the story, and even to many of the themes in Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel that do not relate directly to slavery as practiced in the southern United…

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Pacifism as a philosophical opposition to war

Since time immemorial, nations, communities and religions have continually waged war against each other either by launching offensive strikes or retaliatory attacks. War has thus become a time honored political tradition, and perhaps the oldest since it stretches back to Biblical times.

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Review of Giddens' "Essentials of Sociology" chapters one through three

This report covers the first three chapters of the "Essentials of Sociology" text by Giddens. The first chapter covers general sociological theory and methods. The second chapter covers culture and society. The third chapter covers socialization, life course and aging.

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George Washington as a servant leader in American history

This could be true; however, not necessarily the reality on the ground. Additionally, there are different types of leaders depending on their leading requirements and personal attributes. There are dictatorial leaders, directing and commanding leaders, as well as, serving leaders.

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The National Bureau of Economic Research's business cycle dating methodology

The organization that does the most important work in monitoring the U.S. business cycle -- including determining the dates for peaks and troughs -- is the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Visit their business cycle page at http://www.nber.org/cycles/main.html.

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Leadership effectiveness in military command and organizational contexts

Decision Making & Creativity, Power and Influence in the Workplace, and Leadership in Organizations Creating a platform for leadership that is agile enough to respond quickly to unforeseen events, yet stable enough to ensure team and group solidary is one of the most challenging aspects of any…

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Bhakti devotion and its role in modern Hindu practice

When discussing Hinduism, it is always important to keep in mind the scope of Hinduism. Hinduism is the majority population in India, where about half a billion people practice the religion. It is a minority religion, elsewhere, but not an insignificant one.

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Covert racism and colorblind policy in contemporary America

The purpose of this article is to explore the methods by which Social Construction of Race and Gender are reproduced in the 21st century.

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