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Self-control theory and delinquency in modern society

Nowadays society has to deal with all sorts of social issues in different contexts and with different social actors. A social problem is mostly a matter of perception, and it becomes a social problem when those around us consider it so.

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Globalization's contrasting effects on developed and developing economies

Globalization is a phenomenon that has enjoyed increasing publicity with the rise in technological development and particularly electronic communication.

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Religious myths and their interpretation across world faiths

There are many religious myths which have abounded since prehistoric times. But the in the context of current day religions and the misuse of the word "myth," the contemporary believer does not want to call his or her faith a "myth." The meaning of the word "myth" therefore might be explained as it…

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John Adams's role in creating and signing the Declaration of Independence

History of John Adams and his role with the Declaration of Independence. John Adams was the second President of the United States after George Washington and is also remembered in our history for the important role that he played in the Declaration of Independence.

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Women's limited roles in William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily"

Rose for Emily by William Faulkner. Specifically it will discuss the roles of women in the South illustrated in the story. Emily's story takes place in the Reconstruction period of the South after the Civil War, and it indicates the limited roles women had in society at the time.

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American society after World War I and World War II

World War II and the United States. Specifically it will compare and contrast the United States after World War I and after World War II. There were great consequences for America after World War I and World War II, and the country changed dramatically after each war.

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Soka Gakkai and Nichiren Buddhism's adaptation to America

Buddhism takes different forms in different situations, and several of these have been adapted to the American context. Nichiren Buddhism developed from the teachings of Nichiren (1222-1282), and his disciples were divided into two denominations, Nichiren-shu and Nichiren Shoshu.

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Thai and Philippine literature: acceptance versus resistance to foreign influence

Thailand and Philippine literature and history: Willingly accepting foreign influence vs. fighting the legacy of colonization

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Indigenous tribes and ethnic groups of Taiwan

The Republic of china more commonly known as Taiwan and formerly known as Formosa is an island off the South-East coast of China spread over an area of 36,000 square kilometers. Taiwan is one of the densely populated countries of the world.

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Dyslexia: causes, diagnosis, and epidemiology

Although not as common nor easily diagnosed in the past, many people in today's modern world suffer from a condition known as dyslexia which is an impairment of the ability to read as a result of a variety of pathologic conditions, some of which are associated with the central nervous system.

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