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The origins and development of socialism from Marx to Lenin

The idea of socialism began to form as early as the 16th century when the Humanist movement pushed ideas such as equality and democracy. Although at this time it was not known as Socialism, the ideas that informed the creation of Socialism were beginning to happen.

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Waste gasification technology as an alternative to incineration systems

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Form follows function in twentieth-century skyscraper design and architecture

Modernism in architecture came about in the 20th century as it introduced completely innovative ways of thinking. The way that "designers, architects and engineers conceptualized, fabricated, and evaluated these environments has been the subject of very intense debate" (Doordan 2003, p x).

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Historical evolution and modern practices of emergency management

Emergency management is a relatively novel concept, with modern applications, theories, models and threats.

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Renewable energy technologies and implementation in the United States

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The Clear Skies Initiative: environmental regulation and corporate responsibility

Introduction- Eco-friendly business is here to stay. The idea of people and corporations taking a level of responsibility is rampant in the developed world.

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Examining scientific evidence and public debate surrounding global warming

Is global warming have lasting effects on the plant or is it scientists calling attention to something that may not be occurring?

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Western bias in the scientific achievements of ancient Maya civilization

While the way of "doing science" in Western cultures is based on the Greco-Roman tradition, while borrowing as much as possible from other countries, the Middle East in particular (algebra, astronomy, etc.), it still remains tied to a more Western paradigm of reductionism and linear thinking.

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Ocean acidification and the survival of marine invertebrates

The presence and behavior of human beings has altered the ecological balance in profound ways.

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The emergence of environmental ethics in the 1960s

Environmental Ethical Issue. Environmental ethics is a philosophical sub-discipline that was developed in the late 1960s to early '70s.

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