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Economic globalization and cultural transformation in the modern world

Such a discussion revolving around the globalization process in all its ensemble is difficult to approach, not necessarily only because of the complexity of the subject, but because it is the type of subject that has been tackled by theoreticians all over the world over the last decade and it is…

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Consumption and identity in postmodern cities

Postmodern cities are not known for their nation-state characteristics as cities were in ancient times, they are now known as places of consumption. A few weeks after the September 11 attacks, we heard Tony Blair urging his people to 'consume'.

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Global centers of power and culture before 1500

The focus of the world's attentions was focused on several diverse geographic dimensions depending on both the time period and the cultural region. China for instance was one of the most significant regions of cultural, intellectual and economic change and dynamic growth.

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Fate, society, and suicide in Madame Bovary and The House of Mirth

Provides a historical overview of the excesses of the Gilded Age, and thus provides helpful background for the setting of Wharton's novel. Offers such facts as "Mrs.

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The model minority myth and Asian-American stereotypes

As an American of Asian descent, I have found that my place within the context of U.S. society is rather ambiguous.

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The Yellow River's silt problems, devastating floods, and historical solutions

The Yellow River (also known as "Huang He" in Chinese) is the second largest river in China after the Yangtze River and the fifth largest in the world.

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Appropriate military technology and its proper application in World War II and Vietnam

Technology does, indeed, win wars. However, to really understand the implications of this seemingly simple statement we must first remind ourselves of the real definition of technology.

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Responsibilities, workload, and skills required in broadcast news careers

In today's world, media, through the broadcasters and/or journalists has been playing a detrimental part to the people's lives. Becoming a journalists and/or a broadcaster entails a lot of efforts already, and it presents a big impact to the majority of readers or viewers or listeners.

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Marie de France's "Lanval" and "Bisclavet": public and private marriage tensions

Many of the lais of Marie de France seem like fairy tales because of their use of supernatural symbolism and metaphor.

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Integrating ethical principles and profitability in modern business

There are not too many greedy people who want to live a life of greed or the overwhelming desire to acquire and sit on top of piles of money (Putnam 2003). Most people just want to live in convenience, send their children to school and avoid financial stresses.

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