Impact of fallacies on rational thinking
Thesis - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education
A fallacy is a defect weakening a particular argument or a form of reasoning error (Garssen & Meuffels, 2009). It pertains to arguments specifically or reasoning used in an effort to lay rational basis or ground for an opinion or view. Correct arguments follow the sound reason principles through...
To what extent can white people be blamed for the African slave trade?
Thesis - 1 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Before the Atlantic trade and probably before the trans-Saharan trade, slavery existed in Africa as in every other ancient society. However, if we consider the intensity and the conditions of life associated with the trades, the Atlantic trade is a fundamentally new system that did not exist in...
State Treasury: The guardian of public funds
Essay - 9 pages - Economy general
The birth of State Treasury facilitated the creation of better conditions and possibilities for the organization of cash register execution accountancy of consolidated general budget components, especially regarding the collecting incomes, a better control on payments and also to increase...
In which European companies to invest?
Essay - 5 pages - International economy
In comparison with many emerging countries where the fast growths in population and economy have been increasing exponentially, Europe has been quite a steady market for the past ten years. (...) While everybody's attention is focused on the emerging countries' economies, also known as...
Cultural values comparing two International CEOs
Essay - 4 pages - International economy
In a globalized economy, the importance of having international managers and leaders in multinational companies has become primordial. The aim of this essay is to provide two examples of international managers that managed to provide the change their companies needed thanks to their cultural...
Trend setting cities: situation & perspectives
Essay - 4 pages - International economy
Since the end of World War II, the global economic development and the creation of trends were mainly held by the US, notably in New York and Los Angeles. Europe then followed and became one of the places to be in terms of fashion, architecture and art. Since the last decade we can observe that...
America Right or Wrong by Anatol Lieven
Book review - 4 pages - International relations
Analyse de l'oeuvre polémique d'Anatol Lieven, America Right or Wrong. Il s'agit d'en tirer la problématique, qui consiste à accuser les différents nationalismes comme étant la cause de la fin de l'hégémonie Américaine. L'auteur oppose le nationalisme civic ou "AMERICAN...
Irish ICT Cluster
Worksheets - 2 pages - Economic politics
Ireland has one of the highest concentrations of information and communications technology (ICT) activity and employment in the OECD (organisation for economic co-operation and development) and in the world. This Cluster is largely concentrated in the Dublin area, with smaller regions in Cork,...
Organized Sports for Children and Pre-Adolescents: Genuine Fun or do the 'Cons' Outweigh the 'Pros'?
Thesis - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education
The advantages and disadvantages of sports for children has been a topic of debate among parents, sports lovers, health professionals and sociologists. The main question being asked, is do the “pros really outweigh the cons”? Could the benefits of exercise, opportunity for...
Right of Rebellion: Thomas Hobbes vs. John Locke
Thesis - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Thomas Hobbes and John Locke were two prominent political thinkers. Although both advocated theories of social contracts and natural law, they have distinct views on human nature, laws of nature, and why a civil society should be formed. In particular, both Hobbes and Locke differ in how they...
How did the rise of mass production transform the role of the United States in the international political economy?
Thesis - 4 pages - Political science
The early twentieth century saw one of the most dramatic shifts of power noted in the studies of international political economy. Preceding and throughout the Great Wars, the United States of America underwent such dramatic and influential changes in its domestic industries that it not only...
Social Marketing Report: Mexican Gangs
Essay - 5 pages - Political science
For this report, I chose to study Mexico. I think this country is one of the best examples concerning gang culture. Indeed, this problem isn't a problem of the past, but is a current problem. In the beginning of the twentieth century, the USA banned opium consumption. That permitted the...
The role of European Parliament: Its positive contributions and weaknesses
Thesis - 3 pages - European union
The European parliament is the parliamentary body of the Union; it can be defined as the expression of the democratic will of all the 450 million citizens of the union in 25 states since 2004. Currently there are 732 members, called the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). The allocation of...
What can Web 2.0 do for deliberative democracy?
Thesis - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Democracy and political practices have already gone a long way since the birth of Internet: online campaigns, online votes, speeches on videos that can be watched over and over on video-sharing websites. Internet has transformed the reality of the political bubble in many ways and nowadays, and...
The anti-gang campaign in Serbia
Thesis - 6 pages - Social, moral & civic education
The topic of ‘youth gangs' has become an important issue which concerns a lot of communities, especially the police. The available empirical evidence suggests that gangs are present in almost every continent, especially in urban areas but also increasingly in other regions. The...
Democratization and the rise of China's civil society through homeowners' mobilization
Case study - 7 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Today, China is one of the greatest economical powers in the world; it has risen, in less than a century, from an underdeveloped country to a major player in the global order. Having achieved economical growth, China now faces many issues that will need sorting in order to ensure social peace...
The "pro-democracy movement" in the summer of 1989 posed the biggest challenge to the CCP regime in PRC history. What were the causes of the movement and why did it fail? What is your assessment of the prospect for China's democratization?
Essay - 5 pages - Political life and election
"We are going to take back the powers of democracy and freedom from the hands of that gang of old men who have grabbed those powers away from us". Those are the words of Wand Dan, student leader, during a speech on Tiananmen Square at the end of April 1989. Since 1984 and the acceleration of the...
Modernity and tradition: the effects of globalization on the Chinese Culture in the 21st century
Essay - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Globalization is one of the world's main concerns nowadays. Ever since the end of the cold war and the beginning of this new era in international economics and politics, the « globalization phenomena » has been at the heart of all preoccupations. In this context of globalization, in which...
French High Educational System Explained
Worksheets - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Higher education is one's basic rights according to the French Constitution, for this reason, it is accessible to all, in theory. It is a quite complicated system, that doesn't really relate to other systems (American, English etc). It's first aim is its universality, but we will see...
China's relations with North Korea
Essay - 6 pages - International relations
« Over the past 60 years, the great China-DPRK friendship, created by the older generations in the fights of blood and fire, has withstood various tests of international vicissitudes. » As stated by Mr Liu Xiaoming, ambassador of China in North Korea, the PRC is and has been for more than half a...
Doing business in the Czech Republic
Thesis - 27 pages - International economy
To start with, let us describe how we are going to work on the project of the establishment of our hotel. We decided to have a clear idea about our project in general. We will make you discover what the concept of our hotel is and how is it appealing. At the same time, we will talk about the...
South Korea: An Electronics Industry - publié le 27/04/2011
Thesis - 6 pages - Economy general
On what competitive advantages did South Korea lean to build a successful model of economic development? What factors can make South Korea particularly attractive as a market and as a base for value-added activities? After the war which led to the division of the peninsula and Korea in 1953,...
Doing business in Africa
Thesis - 14 pages - International relations
This report about "Doing business in Africa" is an example of a French company establishing and developing its business in Africa. "We are members of the company "Graine de Star", a French sports school brand. We run a specialized and independent school providing a conducive academic and...
How does the Treaty of Lisbon modify European Union's foreign policy?
Case study - 8 pages - European union
Most European citizens expect the European Union (EU) to play a more significant role on the international stage. According to a survey conducted in France in June 2007 , 70% of the French respondents agree with the idea that EU might have a common foreign policy vis-à-vis other countries and...
Le système de partis Italien
Case study - 2 pages - European union
"If we want things to stay as they are, things will have to change." This sentence from the movie The Leopard was written by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. It is representative of the Italian political system which has been in place since the post-1945. In fact, Italy is characterized by a...
les partis en Allemagne
Case study - 2 pages - European union
Germany is a federal parliamentary republic that is based on representative democracy. The Chancellor is the head of government and federal legislative power is vested in the Bunderstag and the Bundesrat. There is a multi-party system that has been dominated by the Christian Democratic Union...
France: présidentalisation?
Case study - 2 pages - European union
The Fifth Republic wanted to break with the system of parties in the first half of the century, particularly because of the instability of the parliamentary system of the Fourth Republic. One major evolution in political and institutional areas gradually shaped a new system of parties under the...
les partis politiques britaniques
Case study - 2 pages - European union
The British party system is often regarded as a model of stability and longevity. Indeed, the early development of a parliamentary system in this country makes it very difficult to separate the political, whatever its form, from the parties. In addition, this system is characterized by a bipolar...
le système de partis en Europe de l'est
Case study - 2 pages - European union
Since the end of the communist era in the early 90's, new countries have emerged. These countries had to rebuild a political system, which had often been based on the model given by the Western Europe countries. However, these new democracies remain unstable and complex. Indeed,...
Whate makes a state distinctively modern ? (2011)
Essay - 6 pages - Political science
This essay's purpose is to underline three crucial aspects which characterize the modern state. Referring to many relevant social scientists, such as Marx, Weber, and, Foucault, this essay shows that the monopoly of legitimate violence, bureaucracy and social penetration are three major...
