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The American Dream as myth and meritocracy in American sociology

Definition of Concept/Theory: The American Dream is one of the most pervasive elements of American consciousness and identity. It is the cornerstone of the myth of meritocracy in America, as the American Dream suggests that anyone can achieve upward social mobility simply by working hard.

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Aviation industry management after the September 11 terrorist attacks

The September 11 terrorist attacks had a tremendous impact on foreign and domestic policy. One of the industries most directly affected by the terrorist attacks was the aviation industry.

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Malcolm X's political philosophy and intellectual influences on civil rights

Malcolm X's contributions to the civil rights movement cannot be viewed in isolation, without taking into account his influences and contextual variables. By the time Malcolm X wrote his Autobiography, he had already developed a well-articulated and logical political philosophy.

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Understanding Africa's underdevelopment: geography, colonialism, and corruption

Countries which have not technologically or sociologically progressed through the years are considered under-developed. This means that most or much of the population still live as they did in past centuries. Most of the population lives in poverty and there are not enough schools or hospitals.

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Competitive intelligence strategies in smart grid technology adoption

A smart grid is an electrical grid that utilizes information, data analysis and communication technology to collate data from the behaviors of suppliers and consumers, as well as production, to find the most efficient, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable way of distributing electricity.

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Psychodynamic and person-centered therapeutic approaches compared

Psychodynamic theory and client-centered theory provide significant basis for recent therapeutic methods. Where both the therapeutic methods emphasize on improving the condition of the subject, they follow different schools of thoughts which is well-reflected in their applications as well.

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Geography's influence on early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley

Geography on Political, Cultural, and Economic Development of Early Civilization in Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Indus Valley

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International disaster management roles of CARE and Red Cross

Countries face increased risk from a full range of known to unknown crisis. Disaster consequences have greater severe effects on populations and environments.

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Technical analysis profitability in silver markets under efficient market hypothesis

The thesis is for the study of simple commonly used technical trading rules, which are applied on silver market. It covers years 1989 to 2005.

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Commodity futures as a hedge and diversification tool for Norwegian investors

Are there potential risk reduction and diversification opportunities in adding commodities to a Norwegian investor's asset portfolio?

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