Why did the Tsarist regime in Russia fall in 1917 in spite of the reforms introduced from 1906?
Case study - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education
After the 1905 revolution in Russia, a number of reforms were introduced from 1906: four Dumas were established from 1906-1914 as proposed in the October Manifesto of October 1905, and Peter Stolypin initiated agrarian reforms targeted at the farming peasants of the countryside. However, despite...
Challenge of the tribunal chairman in Forezienne SA v Shunxi Coal and Commodities Trading Company Inc
Case study - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education
We should not challenge the chairman because a challenge now effectively constitutes a waiver of annulment and refusal of recognition and enforcement on the grounds of lack of independence of the chairman later on, should we lose the case. However, this is only to the extent that the e-mail from...
Air pollution: The case of China
Case study - 6 pages - Social, moral & civic education
According to Vallero, air pollution is “the presence of contaminants or pollutant substances in the air that interfere with human health or welfare, or produce other harmful environmental effects.”(3) The above statement is indeed true in case of China. The presence of harmful particles...
Ecclesiastes
Case study - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education
The Ecclesiastes, or “Qohelet” in Hebrew, is a text of the Hebrew Bible whose content, including some reflexions and maxims about the human existence, is unique in the Hebrew Bible and has left many scholars perplex. Most authors agree that it belongs to the Wisdom literature but it is...
Mill: How do induction and colligation differ? And which best characterizes Keplers analysis of planetary orbits?
Case study - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Inductive reasoning constructs or evaluates general propositions derived from specific, real world examples. The premise of an inductive logical argument will indicate a level of support, or inductive probability, for a conclusion, however, it does not necessarily ensure or entail the truth value...
John M. Regan, The Politics of Reaction; The Dynamics of Treatyite Government and Policy (1922-1933
Case study - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education
W.T. Cosgrave led the first independent government which won the Civil War. Nevertheless, its party, the Cumman na nGaedheal (later named Fine Gael, in 1933) never managed to secure popular support, and was on the decline until 1944 and the retirement of Cosgrave. The Treaty needed the vote of...
Why child soldiering is an injustice?
Case study - 1 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Child soldiering has become a very large injustice in today's society. “There is currently an estimated 250,000 children in the world working as child soldiers right now” (“Child Soldiers”). Child soldiering is a human rights issue. It is also a development issue for the kids....
Imperialism and Europe
Case study - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education
In 1914, Europe was at the head of its power. It represented 25% of global population and held a large share of wealth (e.g. coal production). London was the central financial place. America was in debt to Europe. 80% of foreign investments were carried out in Europe. Holland had an Empire 60...
Concept analysis of similarity
Case study - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education
According to The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language similarity is the (a) “equivalence,” (b) “resemblance” and (c) corresponding “features” or characteristics” (2009). There are various ways of defining similarity the most common term shared is...
Meanings and attitudes attached to cohabitation in Poland: Quantitative analyses of the slow diffusion of cohabitation among the young generation
Case study - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education
The text we have is an article written a few years ago by Monika Mynarska and Laura Bernardi. This article is about cohabiting behaviors in Poland, especially its diffusion among the young generation, in terms of attitudes (what people think about it) and behaviors (what they do). Frist, the...
The rise of anti-foreigner sentiment in European societies, 1988-2000 - Semyonov, Raijman and Gorodzeisky
Case study - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education
This text is an article written by three scholars about the rise of anti-foreign sentiment in European Societies (especially 12 countries). Their analysis is based on both theories and the compilation of data, in order to understand why some places are more likely to be concerned with the rise of...
Why shareholder voting is not a duty but a right
Case study - 7 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Paradoxically, we daresay, most part of the contemporary continental literature on company law refers to the shareholder's right to vote, but treats vote as a duty. Perhaps a reminiscence of the traditional approach to companies, voting is instinctively placed near such other corporate rights as...
The diversification of Oman's economy to oil alternative sources of income
Case study - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Oman relies heavily on oil for its economy which contributes a large proportion of the GDP of this country although it's not a large producer like its neighbors who heavily rely on oil in their economies. To reduce the gap left by oil in the GDP, agriculture and fishing play a major role in...
Critically assess the role of (ethnic/racial/religious) discrimination in explaining immigrants and ethnic minorities' education and the labour market disadvantage in Western Europe
Case study - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education
After World War II and the process of decolonization, European countries were regarded as egalitarian and peaceful societies (Wacquant 2008, p. 15). In a context of economic expansion, the integration of migrants was easier and their aspirations of social mobility were achievable. However, times...
Ireland in the twentieth century: The role of the Catholic church
Case study - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education
The first document we have is the Pastoral letter written on 10 October 1922 by Catholic Bishops of Ireland. This letter was published in the Irish times the next day. This letter denounces the anti-treaty campaign led by the IRA which is very violent. To understand such reaction on the part of...
How is migration contributing to and reflecting the challenges of globalization? - publié le 01/04/2013
Case study - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education
During the last presidential campaign in France, many debates occurred about the immigration and the globalization. Indeed, some of the candidates denounced the danger that the migration was for the employment and the good economic health of the country, because of the globalization which tends...
How is migration contributing to and reflecting the challenges of globalization?
Case study - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education
During the last presidential campaign in France, many debates occurred about the immigration and the globalization. Indeed, some of the candidates denounced the danger that the migration was for the employment and the good economic health of the country, because of the globalization which tends...
Explain the theoretical basis of Locke's theory of the limitations on legitimate government - publié le 01/04/2013
Case study - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education
John Locke, a philosopher and doctor of the 17th century is seen as the father of the liberal theory in political science. His theories about the State have to be understood in an historical revolutionary background. Indeed, all his reflections about state's birth and goals have been made around...
Anarchy and the limits of cooperation: A realist critique of the newest liberal institutionalism - Joseph M. Grieco
Case study - 1 pages - Social, moral & civic education
In this research article, the author, Joseph M. Grieco, tries to critic the institutionalist theory through the realist prism. First, he describes the main statements of those two doctrines, emphasizing the differences between them. This compared approach is very interesting, as we can easily...
The modus operandi and the national and international impact of a particular Japanese criminal organized group: the Yakuza
Case study - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Yakuza are Japanese organized crime groups represented by several syndicates in the whole country. They also have got many networks in the world especially in the Pacific zone, The United States as well as in Germany. The modern Yakuza derived from two distinct formations: the bakuto involved in...
The modus operandi and the national and international impact of a particular Japanese criminal organized group: the Yakuza - publié le 14/02/2013
Case study - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Yakuza are Japanese organized crime groups represented by several syndicates in the whole country. They also have got many networks in the world especially in the Pacific zone, The United States as well as in Germany. The modern Yakuza derived from two distinct formations: the bakuto involved in...
Are sanctions effective in achieving foreign policy objectives?
Case study - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education
The issue of sanctions is currently widely debated in international relations as the international community is discussing the Iranian nuclear program, trying to find an effective solution and considering imposing sanctions. Since post WWII sanctions have been widely used for multiple purposes...
Politics of Toleration: Is there ever a justification for limiting speech because of its content?
Case study - 5 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Freedom of speech is the central point of numerous constitutions in the world. From the first amendment to the 1776 US constitution to the Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights declared in 1948; it has been presented as an indispensable factor of achievement and progress in the...
Intervention in child abuse and its complications
Case study - 8 pages - Social, moral & civic education
In A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive by David J. Pelzer, and his alcoholic mother are the characters as well as the foster care family. It is the opinion of this author that due to the similar nature of the new laws on the books of most states (California is usually in the...
EADS
Case study - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Sustainability is critical to EADS. It is concerned about sustainability when it design and market its products because they have long life cycles which exceed 30 years. Sustainability influences the short- and long-term objectives and so decisions. Sustainable mobility and the evolution to a «...
"Strange fruit": Billie Holiday and the civil rights movement - publié le 21/09/2012
Case study - 8 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Eleanor Fagan, better known as Billie Holiday, is one of the most prominent jazz vocalists of the 20th century. Among her most outstanding works is the song “Strange Fruit”, which took Billie Holiday from the realm of love songs and lighter entertainment to a status of symbol of...
"Strange fruit": Billie Holiday and the civil rights movement
Case study - 8 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Eleanor Fagan, better known as Billie Holiday, is one of the most prominent jazz vocalists of the 20th century. Among her most outstanding works is the song “Strange Fruit”, which took Billie Holiday from the realm of love songs and lighter entertainment to a status of symbol of...
Comparing the American concept of hostile work environment harassment with French "harcelement moral"
Case study - 11 pages - Social, moral & civic education
With the generalization of office work all through the second half of the 20th century, harassment in the workplace has become a critical issue. In France, for example, according to an Ipsos study, 30% of workers claim that they have been subject to moral harassment while 37% claim they have...
A critical review of the Kenya's efforts to minimize corruption
Case study - 13 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Corruption in the developing countries including Kenya is one of the major issues affecting national development. Since independence in 1963, Kenya has experienced many incidents of corruption and economic crimes which have taken place to the detriments of the welfare of the Kenyans. Some of...
What is Islamism?
Case study - 7 pages - Social, moral & civic education
People of the western societies usually get confused when it comes to Islam and its political transcriptions. This makes people feel some kind of “Islamic threat”. Analyzing the relations between Islam and politic is difficult because there is no one Islam timeless and unique. On the...
