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Erich Fromm's synthesis of Freudian and Marxist psychological theory

Erich Fromm was born in 1900 in Frankfurt. His father was a businessman and, according to Erich, very moody, which of course may have played a role in Erich's life. His mother was frequently depressed. Again, perhaps a hint of coming attractions as far as Fromm's significant accomplishments.

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The nursing shortage crisis in the United Kingdom and clinical management solutions

The United Kingdom is facing a serious nursing shortage that seems destined to get much worse before it gets better (Rothcock, 2000).

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Marx and Engels' contributions to sociological theory and methodology

Karl Marx was one of those who finished classic political economy theory and who left his influence in the development of economical thought. But his ideas were not limited by the margins of economical problems; they correlated with philosophical, sociological and political questions of that time.

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Indigenous peoples and early European exploration in Canada

Ten thousand years before Europeans set foot on the vast territories now known as Canada, indigenous peoples resided there.

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Religion's role in forming national identity in Ireland, Spain, and Israel

How does religion play a role in national identity in at least 3 cases? Consider history and culture. Of what utility is the role of religion in national identity construction in the chosen 3 cases?

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Nature and melancholy in Bowles and Smith's sonnets

The poem by W.L. Bowles, "Sonnet VIII. To the River Itchin, near Winton," is less about the rather unfortunately spelled river's outwardly appearance.

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Women's status and progress in early America from 1607 to 1877

The passing of time does not necessarily denote progress: women made little noticeable social and economic advancement and almost no political or legal advancements between the European settlements of Jamestown in 1607 until the end of the Reconstruction era in 1877.

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Tobacco's role in building the early American economy

Tobacco trade has been an integral part of the American economy for centuries. From its early use by the Native American Indians to its adoption by the European settlers in the New World in the early 17th century, tobacco has played a significant role in early and modern America in both an economic…

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Balancing computer use in educational settings

Schools have been looking for ways to make good educational use of computers for nearly as long as small, affordable computers have been built.

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Saint Nicholas to Santa Claus: evolution across cultures

The myth of Santa Claus has delighted children and adults for centuries. While the story of the man Americans call "Santa Claus" has commonalities with how the story is told in other countries, there are some interesting difference as well.

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