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Alex from HBO's "In Treatment": trauma and intellectualization

Blair Underwood's character, Alex, from HBO's program, "In Treatment" is a highly skilled, high-achieving U.S. Navy pilot who served in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Alex was raised in a Navy family and was always encouraged and expected to achieve his best and perform a top level.

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Machiavelli's argument on fortress construction and political image

In chapter twenty of the Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli attempts to answer what appears to be a fairly straightforward question, namely, whether or not building a fortress is a worthwhile endeavor.

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Dunlop's web of rules in industrial relations systems

The topic of industrial relations has been considerably important for both the employers as well as the employees. The topic is generally discussed in terms of relationship between both employer and the employees and moderating factors that govern outcomes of this relationship.

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Applying scientific reasoning to claims of pyramid health benefits

The use of mind's reasoning skills can be very helpful in detecting useful bits of information that are presented to one's senses.

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Deconstructing the "saving" of Afghan women in War on Terrorism rhetoric

Do Muslim women really need saving? Between here and there: feminist solidarity and Afghan women. Do Muslim women really need saving? Anthropological reflections on cultural relativism and its others.

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Critical analysis of scholarly writing and the digital divide

Prompt: One of the great breakthroughs in the past 50 years has been the widespread availability of the personal computer. This powerful learning tool has revolutionized everything from commerce to education and changed the very way everyone conducts his or her daily lives.

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Relative accessibility deprivation indicators for food deserts in Montreal

Paez a, Mercado R. G, Farber S, al. (2010), "Relative Accessibility Deprivation Indicators Urban Settings: Definitions Application Food Deserts Montreal," Urban Studies, 47(7), 1415-1438.

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Classical and contemporary sociological theories of democracy

Sociological Theory: What Makes Democracy Work? When it comes to "Classical Sociological Theory" and "Contemporary Sociological Theory" there are numerous sociological theories that try to inspect and interpret why and how society purposes; looking at the influences such as mass media, education,…

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Clausewitz's paradoxical trinity and military policy integration

Carl Von Clausewitz, the prominent theorist of war, stated that "a certain grip of military affairs is essential for those in control of general policy."First identifying the actuality of government leaders not being military experts, and the only sound measure is to formulate the…

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Contrasting ethical perspectives on corporate social responsibility and business ethics

Corporate social responsibilities as well as business ethics have served as hotly contested issues over the last few decades. There has yet to be a consensus reached, to say the least, as to what there composition should look like or even if they are necessary academic pursuits at all.

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