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INTRODUCTION TO TERRORISM
Introduction to Terrorism
Introduction to Terrorism
Introduction
This article is based on answers to certain questions on terrorism. Here we are using references from 'Straight talk on terrorism' by Ahmad and 'Trying to define terrorism' by Keeley in 2002. Terrorism is a broad term and every one defines it in ...
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Monroe Doctrine
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine came about during a speech made by President Monroe during a State of the Union Address to Congress in 1823. he doctrine was not only considered a warning to European powers, but it was also carefully worded to eventually justify American control of the ...
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Rise of labor movements in the period before the Civil War
Rise of labor movements in the period before the Civil War
Labor unions began to evolve in the United States in the 1700s and 1800s due to the need for safety and security for workers. Workers formed labor unions in ...
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SCOTUS decision of Roe v. Wade
SCOTUS decision of Roe v. Wade
About the Roe vs. Wade decision:
Prior to 1973, abortions were permitted in certain states but restricted or almost banned in others. Every state legislature created its own rules. There was no consistency across the U.S. Then, in 1973, the ...
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Juvenile Delinquency
Most American states allow serious juvenile offenders to be charged as adults. Sometimes those decisions are made initially by prosecutors. At other times, prosecutors ask a juvenile or family court judge to allow them to try a juvenile as an adult in proceedings that are called transfer hearings or ...
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California Racism
California Racism
Introduction
The population of California is one of the most diverse and complex anywhere in the world. No other developed region the size of California has sustained such rapid and large population growth over the past several decades. California has one of the most ethnically diverse populations in the ...
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The Age of Customer Capitalism
The Age of Customer Capitalism
Introduction
In the current Harvard Business Review, Rotman school dean Roger Martin (author of “The Opposable Mind” and “The Design of Business,” both books endorsed by this blog) argues that it's time for a new overarching goal for the firm (”The ...
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THE EARLY WORKS
The Early Works
The Early Works
Introduction
El Teatro Campesino (Farm Worker's Theater) was born of the Chicano/a Movement and the need for social participation. The 1960s marked a period of American social unrest. The civil rights movement escalated, as did Chicano and Chicana resistance. These events and circumstances provided ...
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Career Counseling
Career Counseling
Career counseling people with disabilities
As a result of systemic "castification" (1) processes and the rapidly changing world of work, assisting people with disabilities with obtaining and maintaining high-quality employment is an increasingly difficult task. Vocational rehabilitation (VR) counseling thus can be instrumental for enhancing the career ...
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BLACKS IN ROARING 1920'S
Blacks in Roaring 1920's
Blacks in Roaring 1920's
Introduction
In America, the 1920's were considered to be a 'roaring' time for all Americans. However, it seems to be that this 'roar' was an illusion for some Americans. This time was known as Americas 'age of excess'. In 1921, the gross ...