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John Grierson and the development of documentary film

The documentary film developed alongside the narrative film, though largely during the sound era. It was shaped most profoundly during the 1930s as filmmakers began to record sociological an anthropological studies of different populations.

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Politics of difference and diversity in nursing practice

The issue of diversity and the 'politics of difference' have assumed an important and compelling part of modern discourse in many fields and disciplines.

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International enforcement mechanisms and the gap between human rights norms and implementation

There are some practices that are so abhorrent and degrading that they simply cannot be justified -- ever. Genocide will never be successfully defended with a human rights argument.

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Healthcare access disparities between rural and urban Maryland residents

Health Care Disparity in Maryland Context of the Problem Unsettling Disparities Occur Approximately 1,600,000 individuals who live in Maryland either do not have access to healthcare as they cannot afford insurance and/or are underinsured.

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Country of origin effect on Moller's cod liver oil brand loyalty

An understanding of the contextual elements that impact upon individual purchase decision making and the overall process through which individuals behave and ultimately make decisions is an important first stage in the development of any marketing communications plan (Shirin & Kambiz, 2011).

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Cultural factors and resilience in African-American suicide prevention

A Re-Examination of cultural factors that mitigate risk and promote resilience in relation to African-American suicide: A review of the literature and recommendations for future research

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Filippo Brunelleschi's revolutionary dome of Florence Cathedral

The Dome of Florence Cathedral (a.D. 1420-36) has been described as a "miracle" of design which is in essence a blend of Renaissance and Gothic architectural building aspects. The dome itself covers an octagonal apartment which is 138 ft.

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Mara Salvatrucha and 18th Street Gang as transnational security threats

This study is significant because it will provide a snapshot in time concerning how these violent gangs operate in this country in ways that can inform and alert both civilian society and government agencies concerning optimal responses to the problem created by these gangs.

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Baroque architecture and the Scientific Revolution in late seventeenth century Europe

Baroque architecture from the late seventeenth century onwards was fully determined by the cultural interests of the Christian churchs, whether Catholic or Anglican. It was an expressive form designed to counteract the Reformation view of simplicity.

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Full inclusion of learning disabled students in mainstream classrooms

In an attempt to satisfy the mandates of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, a growing number of special educators agree that full inclusion is the optimal approach for providing the individualized services needed by young learners with special needs.

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