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The American Dream as myth and meritocracy in American sociology

Definition of Concept/Theory: The American Dream is one of the most pervasive elements of American consciousness and identity. It is the cornerstone of the myth of meritocracy in America, as the American Dream suggests that anyone can achieve upward social mobility simply by working hard.

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Diabetes information on MedicineNet and CDC websites compared

Diabetes is a common condition which is a form of affliction that pervasive in the U.S.

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From Bell's conception to Motorola's portable handset innovation

Cellular telephone technology is something we often take for granted, as it has become such a pervasive component of everyday modern life. It has only been since the late 20th century that cellular phones as we know them have been commonplace throughout society.

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Proposal for a Chief Security Analyst position to address organizational counterterrorism

Although many of the figureheads of international terrorism have been exterminated, terrorism remains a pervasive reality. Whether from domestic or foreign sources, terrorism remains a real threat.

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Depression: symptoms, types, causes, and treatment options

Depression can be considered the "common cold" of psychological disorders. This expression describes its pervasiveness, but definitely not its seriousness. Depression is considered a mood disorder, which is a psychological disorder, characterized by emotional extremes.

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Scarborough's argument on military and civilian cultural divide

According to the argument presented by Scarborough, there is a persistent and pervasive divide between the cultures of the United States military and civilian, American culture as a whole, viewed in its entirety.

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Why infrastructure projects fail: causes and prevention strategies

The author of this report is asked to observe the fact that the most critical and pervasive projects in the project management sphere are infrastructure and service projects.

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Drug addiction and alcoholism: causes, effects, and risk factors

Drug addiction manifests in many ways, but drug and alcohol dependency are by far the most pervasive of all kinds of drug addiction (Marks, 2009). Not less than 125, 000 Americans lose their lives to drug addiction and alcoholism every year (Marks, 2009).

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Deaf culture: language, behavior, and community

In any given country, there is a dominant and prevailing culture that tends to be more pervasive than others. However, there are also cultures that are counter or parallel to the dominant culture. One of those common subcultures is that of deaf people.

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Poverty, nationalism, and religious fanaticism as causes of terrorism

It is clear that in recent years, terrorism has become a threat to global security. After 9/11, the entire world became aware of the pervasive threat posed by global terrorists from all corners.

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