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Colonial oppression and identity in Jamaica Kincaid's Lucy

Even the most mundane episode can be a window to the deepest recesses of the struggles within and without to dominate and control.

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India's foreign policy drivers of economic growth and development

India's growth is one of the most compelling economic stories. The country's economy has grown rapidly -- 9.7% in 2007 and 9.6% in 2006.

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Hayek's social justice theory and contemporary activism through Action Aid and ICTUR

Over the last several years, the issue of social justice has been increasingly brought to the forefront. Part of the reason for this, is the increased awareness of this issue among the various members of the international community.

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Developing hospice bereavement programs for deaf patients and families

For many people, being deaf or hard of hearing is a foreign concept. But for many others, being deaf means being a part of a close-knit community with a lifestyle, culture, and language all its own.

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Animal welfare advocates and the case for regulated experimentation

Certain controversies will never be resolved toward full acceptance of one side or another, because ethical or emotional considerations are involved. Animal research falls into this purview. At one extreme are those who give no thought to how animals are used or abused.

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Tuberculosis from ancient Egypt to Robert Koch's discovery

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by bacteria whose scientific name is Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB is a disease with deep historical roots; there are several reports of ancient Egyptian mummies having signs of tubercular decay in their skull and vertebrae.

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The relationship between human resource development and adult education

Human Resource Development should fall under the larger umbrella of Adult Education for several reasons.

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William Byrd's social ambition and the Virginia-North Carolina border survey

Such seems to have been the case of Colonel William Byrd (1674-1744), a planter, author, and the founder of the city of Richmond. Colonial America in the 17th and 18th centuries was still a mass of unknown and undiscovered lands.

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Women's complex characterization in Spenser's Faerie Queene

The term "women's rights" or "women's power" for females living in the Renaissance is an oxymoron. During this historic period of time, women were considered second-class citizens with no political rights.

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The body's trauma response in Jungian psychotherapy practice

In January of 2010 I was in a car accident. I sustained injuries on my abdomen and chest area creating bruising and swelling that resulted in medical treatment. At the hospital, I was punctured so that the fluid buildup could be discharged.

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