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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Presentation (Handout) from the year 2015 in the subject Social Studies (General), , course: Lecture, language: English, abstract: The following slides of a presentation deal with the Social Sytem of Germany, Europe in keywords. It offers a brief summary of the social law system with a short historical review.Topics are:the welfare statehistorical development of the social systemthe social state principleguaranteed continuancethe system of social security in Germanysocial securitythe issues of social protectionfinancing of social benefits.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Literature Review from the year 2015 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Geology, Mineralogy, Soil Science, grade: 3, , language: English, abstract: The objective of this study is to review the paper ¿Applicability of sediment transport capacity models for nonsteady state erosion from steep slopes¿ by Tayfur (2002). The author investigates the applicability of the transport capacity models that are based on one of the commonly employed dominant variables ¿ unit stream power, stream power, and shear stress ¿ to simulate nonsteady state sediment loads from steep slopes under different rainfall intensities.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Presentation / Essay (Pre-University) from the year 2014 in the subject Philosophy - Philosophy of the 17th and 18th Centuries, grade: A, , language: English, abstract: Synthesizing information from various sources, this paper reflects upon the life of René Descartes, as well as the results of his work. Efficacy of Descartes¿ postulation is concluded in relation to the impact made upon the world, citing present reflections of the statement ¿Cogito, Ergo Sum¿.The history of Descartes¿ early life, his progression into philosophy, and modern influences are utilized to portray his greatest work, and profound effects upon the world.The importance of the Cogito is discussed in depth and in relation to modern society¿s interpretation of Cartesian philosophy. The background of Cartesian philosophy, explanations of the process, and meaning of ideas, serve to define the crux of the Cogito itself.Several postulates of famous philosophers contradicting Descartes¿ ideas of solipsism are included, as well as modern interpretations by famous authors, such as David Foster Wallace.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Pre-University Paper from the year 2015 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Literature, Works, grade: 15, , language: English, abstract: The main topic of this paper are the hopes, the fears and the dreams of black US citizens. Given the experience during an exchange program in the US this research paper will focus on the black American Dream.The first two chapters give a plot overview and a characterization of the main characters from Lorraine Hansberry's 'A Raisin in the Sun'.Before answering the question about the black American Dream in chapter 5, chapter 4 will give some background information on Lorraine Hansberry's life and political engagement.The paper concludes with a contrastive analysis on Langston Hughes 'Harlem' and Hansberry's 'A Raisin in the Sun'.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Abstract from the year 2015 in the subject Social Work, grade: Grade 8, , course: Ph.D. in Educational Management, language: English, abstract: The main purpose of this study was to determine the specific learning disabilities, level of self efficacy, self esteem multiple intelligences, parent and teacher¿s involvement of students at risks with learning disabilities and their influence to the academic performance of high school students at risk with learning disabilities in order to design a supportive classroom environment for these children.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 36 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2012 in the subject Indology, grade: 2,0, University of Göttingen (Centre for Modern Indian Studies), course: Sex and Society: The Anthropology of Reproduction in India and the US, language: English, abstract: India suffers from two crucial demographic crises that not only endanger the country¿s political stability but also the lives and health of millions of its inhabitants: Overpopulation and gender imbalance. Both demographic phenomena are highly interconnected, yet they move in opposite directions: While overpopulation is going to remain a problem for the coming decades, recent developments give reason to hope for a stationary population, provided that fertility rates on state level either remain as they currently are or decline even further. Gender imbalance, however, continues to worsen in large parts of India.The protection of women¿s rights and the enhancement of their social and economic status are given utmost priority in the global battle against overpopulation and anti-female discrimination; many scholars argue that these may even be the single most important steps towards creating peaceful and just conditions for everybody. But can there be a panacea for the population problems of a country as complex and diverse as India This essay attempts to show that women¿s rights and empowerment have partially already proven to be the key solution, although it can unfold its potency only in conjunction with further factors and as an accompaniment of social developments that are often culturally and regionally specific.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2015 in the subject Sociology - Individual, Groups, Society, grade: 1,3, University of Siegen, course: World Society, World Culture and World Politics, language: English, abstract: McDonaldized products are highly standardized and quantity is generally more important than quality. This leads to a competitive advantage towards other systems. Of course, not only food can be produced following those principles mentioned above. Everything can be McDonaldized, education, health care, music, etc. and the trend is expanding (Ritzer, Stillman 2003, p.34).But McDonaldization has limits and although the concept sounds menacing, it is not the end of diversity. McDonaldized systems can be influenced locally and they can change over time, too (Ritzer, Stillman 2003, p.39).As a global restaurant, McDonald's has quickly adapted to local needs: In India, the company sells primarily lamb and chicken meat, and pork is not on the menu in Muslim countries. Actually they created a Nürnburger especially for German restaurants. Other global players like Hollywood studios and broadcast networks also adapt to localities, and create special content for different markets (Robertson 1995, p.38). So how can McDonald¿s and the like homogenize the world, when they are changing themselves because of various local preferences 12 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2015 in the subject Sociology - Work, Education, Organisation, , language: English, abstract: This study investigated retirement trends of public servants in Uganda with hope that the trends help in investigating underlying explanatory factors. Using the Ministry of Public Service¿s exfacto and longitudinal, cross-sectional data of retirees, the study used descriptive statistics to analyze the trends and tested the null hypothesis that average retirement age is not significantly different from the statutory mandatory age at exit.The study found a small proportion of voluntary retirees with majority retiring at mandatory age but with an average age of retirement hitting roughly 2 years below this age. Empirical findings show that public servants¿ average age at retirement is significantly different from the mandatory age.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2011 in the subject Communications - Intercultural Communication, grade: 85%, Monash University, South Africa Campus (Monash University), course: Communications & Cultural Studies, language: English, abstract: This paper examines choices in fashion and style as social and cultural expressions. It analyses the ghetto fabulous style, the influence of films as well as changes in clothing associated with reaching maturity. Furthermore, it takes a look at the influence of the Springbok rugby team's fan jerseys and subcultural styles.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2003 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: B+, University of Applied Sciences Fulda, language: English, abstract: The business world is moving rapidly from a world in which national economies were relatively self-contained entities, isolated from each other by barriers to cross-border trade and investment; by distance, time zones, and language; and by national differences in government regulation, culture, and business systems. The moving of the business world into an interdependent global economic system is referred to as globalization. Globalization has a particular definition for each country. May be, for western countries globalization opens special possibilities of successful development, and for other countries there is a choice between dependence and isolation. The principal goal of a globalization strategy is successful economic development in different countries, but we see also the influence of the globalization process on social, political and culture life. One of most difficult barriers for this process are cultural values and norms of civilisations. Even if there is no reason to think, that these differences bring to conflict between civilisations in future, it is necessary to know, that making contact between various cultural societies demands great effort. Despite of process of market and production globalization and as of world modernisation that could guide to universal civilisation, the countries are different, because their evolution process and culture are different. With what purpose we try to determine the phenomenon of culture and to consider the process of culture changing, when we are studying only international business Why it is so necessary to know, what kind of religion, tradition, and social structure is proper in one country, or another, if our goal is to increase the success of the enterprise we are working for To increase the success of enterprise means representing of product on the world market and also conquering interest of a foreign customer. Consequently, it is necessary to acquire contact to different people. Is it possible to have a successful business in different countries For example, will it be worth to product great amount of woman cloth (ex. miniskirt) in the Islamic countries People from different culture have different values and beliefs - deeply ingrained ideas about what is right, good, normal or wrong - and these values and beliefs determine how those individuals behave and what they are supposed to do or to say, as well as not to do or not to say.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2015 in the subject Film Science, grade: 1,3, University of Münster, language: English, abstract: In my term paper, I will examine the narrative structure in ¿Mementö which switches between chronological narration and reversed temporality. With respect to this unique narrative structure, I will take a closer look at the black-and-white and colour sequences, the opening sequence and the outstanding and resolvent scene 22/A, especially regarding the cinematography used. In the further course of my work, you will learn of the essential role of the unreliable narrator regarding my thesis and finally what impact the fabula construction in ¿Mementö has on his viewers.¿Causes and their effects are basic to narrative, but they take place in time¿. This quotation from Bordwell¿s and Thompson¿s work Film Art, an Introduction does not only show a fundamental principle of narration but furthermore depicts a possibility to manipulate the spectator¿s understanding of a story. Christopher Nolan¿s ¿Mementö is one example of what a complex narration can be.The film shows two separate stories of Leonard, an ex-insurance investigator who suffers anterograde amnesia and attempts to find the murderer of his wife, which is the last thing he can remember. On the one hand there is a forward moving storyline, the black-and-white scenes while the other one, the colour sequences, tells the story backwards. Although the story behind the film is rather simple, the narrative structure is extremely complex and clever, which demands constant attention from its spectators.This term paper will deal with the methods used in ¿Mementö which mislead the audience¿s understanding of the story. My thesis is therefore: Narrative complexity in Christopher Nolan¿s ¿Mementö ¿ Narrative structure, Narrator¿s unreliability, fabula construction and cinematography as key elements for the spectator¿s manipulation.Apart from the film ¿Mementö, the central literature I will work with is the essay by Stefano Ghislotti ¿Narrative Comprehension Made Difficult: Film, Form and Mnemonic Devices in ¿Mementö¿, the documentary ¿Anatomy of a Scene¿ about the making of ¿Mementö, a text by Andy Klein named 'Everything You Wanted to Know about ¿Mementö¿ and different filmic narrativity by Jakob Lothe, David Herman and Edward Branigan. In addition to that, there is a self-generated sequence analysis attached to the term paper in order to have an overall view of the scenes I take a closer look at.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2014 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Literature, Works, grade: 1,7, University of Frankfurt (Main), language: English, abstract: This paper seeks to analyze the two most dominating Gothic elements in Charles Dickens' novel 'Great Expectations' and their effect on the atmosphere and on the development of the main protagonist Pip. From his earliest works, Dickens has included elements of Gothic literary conventions into his novels. Dickens used the rich atmospheric, thematic and metaphorical repertoire of Gothic elements to entertain his readers and to utter social critique. In his novels Dickens produces a scary, menacing and mysterious atmosphere and similarly depicts the social problems of the ¿haunted British society¿ (Mighall 86). This is explicitly true for Dickens¿s novel 'Great Expectations'.In academic literature there have been diverse critical interpretations about Dickens¿s use of Gothic elements and their effect. However, it is still a growing field of academical research and only few Gothic elements of the novel Great Expectations are documented in detail.To get an overview of the Gothic novel¿s genre, the characteristic elements of Gothic novels will be introduced in brief. These are the Gothic setting as well as supernatural and irrational elements. To get an instrument for the analysis of the Gothic setting in 'Great Expectations', the characteristics of the Gothic novel¿s setting will be introduced. Then, the atmospheric effects of the settings Satis House, London, and the misty marshes in Dickens¿ 'Great Expectations' will be analyzed in detail. Also, their influence on Pip¿s personal development will be examined.Furthermore, the repertoire of the supernatural and irrational elements in the Gothic novel will be presented. In 'Great Expectations' these Gothic elements are represented through Pip¿s dreams and hallucinations which also add to the haunting atmosphere and illustrate Pip¿s development. In the end, the most important findings of the paper will be summarized and further aspects of the topic will be pointed out.Throughout the paper, it will be shown that the Gothic elements in 'Great Expectations' create a menacing and mysterious atmosphere and also illustrate and influence the personal development of Pip.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2010 in the subject Sociology - War and Peace, Military, grade: A, , language: English, abstract: This essay seeks to enumerate and examine the events, causes, and developments entailed in the Kashmir issue and reflect on the plight of the common Kashmiris. It is based on the approach of examining related literature and it would also focus on a systemized analysis of the topic covering the most significant points, such as the pre-history of the conflict, causes and the course of Indo-Pakistan confrontations and the current state of the affairs.Kashmir is a mountainous region, which enjoys a very important geo-political situation. It is surrounded by Pakistan in the west and China embraces it in the east. The Indian provinces of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab are in the south. Its northern fringes touch the borders of Afghanistan too. The area is famous for its extra-ordinary natural beauty and resources. Presently, the northern and western sides of the region are occupied by Pakistan while the southern and eastern parts are controlled by the Indian Union. For over six decades, the region has been devastated by confrontations between the two countries. Both India and Pakistan are nuclear powers and in the case of another shooting war between them; the entire subcontinent including Kashmir may be destroyed. Presently, it is at the diplomatic hyper point of the bilateral relationships between the two countries. 12 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2014 in the subject Sociology - Culture, Technology, Nations, grade: 1,3, University of Siegen, course: World Society, World Culture and World Politics, language: English, abstract: We are one ¿ at least that is how it feels when you hop of a plane in South Africa, Argentina, Australia, Japan or in the United States. Surely, as you take a cab to the next big city, listening to the radio playing Rihannas latest song, you will encounter familiar signs like the golden M of McDonald¿s restaurants, which signals you that you can get a familiar burger here.Later, you may decide to go to the movies and chances are high that you will see the latest Hollywood-Blockbuster. Of course you can pay your ticket with the same credit card you always use to buy your groceries in your home country. Globalization seems to be a blessing, everything is so familiar, predictable and therefore easy to handle. It seems that over time and with accelerating velocity the world has come together. All over the world we share a similar taste in music, food and movies, and on a political level depend on single governments who reign nation states with clear cut borders.Of course, there are still some blind spots, for example McDonald's only has conquered 118 nations until December 20141, but it is only a matter of time, until everyone experiences the taste of a BigMac. But be warned, this convenient assimilation doesn't happen without tremendous costs, because under the cover of comfortable services lies the rationalization of every aspect of life. This rationalization is problematic, because it leads to a lack of cultural diversity and in addition transforms the world into a profit generating machine. The worst part: There is nobody to blame, but ourselves, because we started it! 12 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2014 in the subject Cultural Studies - Miscellaneous, grade: 1,0, University of Greenwich, language: English, abstract: This paper discusses the influence of Asian cultural identity on Global Marketing. Over the course of the past decades globalisation has had a great impact on the every day lives of people around the globe. Due to the advances in technology and new inventions, such as the internet and therefore the diminishing of boundaries, people from various countries of the world are now more than ever able to be connected to each other, travel and overcome far distances, as well as purchase and consume products and services from all over the world.The benefits of globalisation not only influence people in their daily lifes, but can also be applied to the way in which companies organise themselves as well as operate in their home and foreign markets. The rise of global companies that sell and market products in foreign countries affected organisational work and created the need for global marketing strategies. In order for these strategies to work the different cultural backgrounds and values of customers need to be taken into account. Mooij supports this idea by pointing out, that in order for marketing or advertising to be effective it ¿must include values that match the values of the consumers being addressed¿ (Mooij, 1998, p.91). Mooij explains further, that the way in which consumers behave and are motivated largely depends on their culture, which is why marketing strategies need to be relevant to the culture of the consumer they are trying to address (Mooij M. D., 1998). This explains why marketing managers today face a number of challenges and are influenced by the cultural identity of the country they are marketing a product in.Asia has one of the largest economies of the world which makes it extremely attractive for companies seeking to expand globally. East Asia alone is home to about 20 percent of the world¿s population and is likely to make up an equally high share of the world trade (Chaze, 2010). In the following, this essay will try to explain how the Asian culture in terms of group, family and status orientation might culturally influence the way in which foreign companies market their products to Asian consumers as well as discuss possible practical measures that should be taken by international marketers in this context.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2004 in the subject Communications - Intercultural Communication, grade: 1,3, University of Augsburg, course: Academic Writing, language: English, abstract: Stereotypes and prejudice are omnipresent and therefore influence every person in his or her perception. Undoubtedly, most of us are unaware of this fact. As a phrase from the ¿Handwörterbuch der Psychologie¿ states, ¿The prejudice of our own impartiality is the strongest prejudice of all¿(Asanger, & Wenninger, p. 539).Gender stereotype refers to the subjective perception of what a male or female should be or how one should behave. For example, a stereotypic Hong Kong Chinese person would perceive that females should be gentle, sympathetic and shy, whereas males should possess strong personality and leadership abilities (Fung, & Ma, 2000).Gender roles can change in alignment with changes in society. However, the Arima (2003) study determined that television advertisements in Japan still depicted the old gender stereotype of ¿men at work and women at home¿, even though the rate of women attending college and of women in the working population has increased. Moreover, the younger generation in Japan supports the new gender stereotype of ¿men at work, women at both work and home¿. In the US, television advertisements reflected gender role expectations, as well. Products that are assumed to appeal to female customers are presented exclusively by a female main character. Respectively, products predominantly designed for men, are exclusively presented by male characters (Blain, & McElroy, 2002).Although gender representation has been studied extensively in the US, little is known about the portrayal of gender stereotypes in German and Asian television advertisements. This study proposes to fill this gap by analysing German television advertisements and by comparing the findings to the results of latest studies on gender stereotypes in East Asia.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2015 in the subject Communications - Journalism, Journalism Professions, , language: English, abstract: This research paper explores the concepts of space journalism at an in-depth degree to give a complete understanding of the phenomenon. The findings are comprehensive, practical and relevant to the real world. The study focuses on some particular aspects such as the opportunities and challenges of space journalism.The study seeks to explore views from media practitioners, institutions of higher learning,developing nations as well as students. The approach of the paper is to cover the objectives illuminating of Nigeria as the case study. Nigeria is refered to as the giant of Africa, therefore in regard to the topic there is extensive research on the roles that space journalism could take so as to make the country a real giant of Africa.Furthermore, there is a critical analysis of space journalism highlighting the economic benefits in the technological arena of developing nations like Nigeria.For quality and reliable information, the primary source data has been scholarly materials, peer-reviewed journals, government articles and online sources. The research is based on qualitative approach since it provides a depth of unique understanding of events. On the basis of the purpose of this study, secondary data has been resourceful and relevant to the findings.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Scientific Essay from the year 2015 in the subject Law - European and International Law, Intellectual Properties, , language: English, abstract: The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) covers 47 states with very different legal cultures and political histories. Written from the perspective of the situation in Malta, this short essay looks at the question of the limits to the negative dimension of Article 12 ECHR. This can lead to surprising results, which become less surprising if the historical background of the drafting of the ECHR is taken into account. The text also shows a way to avoid some of the consequences of the narrow approach employed by the drafters - without abandoning the fundamental ideas behind the Convention.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2015 in the subject Sociology - Habitation, Urban Sociology, , language: English, abstract: Maslow¿s theory of needs puts shelter on a high pedestal and sees it as one of the most fundamental needs of mankind. This view is asserted by Karl Marx when he stated that life involves before anything else eating and drinking, a habitation, clothing and other things. The ability of a nation to provide decent housing for its citizenry has been among other things, a barometer considered in assessing its level of development.Globally, housing problems have been attributed to a considerable extent on the affordability of units provided and ease of construction. The housing deficit, affordability of housing units and cost of construction materials are among a myriad of problems that governments of developing countries are forced to grapple with. Most governments attempt controlling these problems through housing policies. In Ghana however, the grave housing deficit of 1,600,000 units has been influenced by a number of failed attempts at housing provision since independence.In investigating the rapid buildup of the housing deficit, this paper provides a historical account of housing policies and finance interventions made by colonial and post-colonial governments. In doing so, the study concentrates on the review of secondary data. From a historical viewpoint, the paper established that the gross failure of successive housing interventions by various governments contributed significantly towards worsening the housing deficit.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2015 in the subject Politics - Environmental Policy, grade: 2,0, University of Bamberg, language: English, abstract: This paper will describe the importance of compliance in the ever-more complex international relations, discuss the effectiveness of sub-regimes and their importance to enforce the control of common goods, such as pollution of the seas. Analyzing international relations with the focus on compliance of actors with regimes or sub-regimes to control a common good is becoming more and more interesting, not only because over a very short period of time (compared to world history) all resources on this planet are becoming more and more rare, but also because every political actor in this anarchic world system can use, pollute, destroy, save or ignore it, with basically no real control mechanism. The paper is going to use two well know theories to analyze compliance and effectiveness of international regimes or regulations. The institutional approach will be used to discuss whether it is more likely for actors to comply or not and under which circumstances the level of compliance is high enough to turn an international regime into a useful and effective instrument to regulate and control a certain behavior. The theory of realism will be used to analyze the likelihood of compliance and effectiveness of international regimes from a realist's point of view. The two theories will be compared regarding the most coherent explanation of likelihood of compliance and its influence on the effectiveness of the sub-regimes OILPOL and MARPOL, which were created to control oil pollution of the seas. Which theory can best explain the effectiveness and the likelihood of compliance with these two sub-regimes Afterwards, compliance of actors with sub-regimes in the scope of the control and protection of common goods will give a detailed view on the problem of pollution of the seas, followed by a brief conclusion.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2013 in the subject Asian studies, grade: 1,0, University of Göttingen (Centre for Modern Indian Studies), course: Untouchability and religious identity in modern India, language: English, abstract: This paper will deal with the concept of race as configured by low caste movements in India and social reformers seeking to abolish Untouchability and to improve the status of lower castes by way of opposing Brahmin hegemony. It will be shown that the formulation of a distinct racial identity often goes hand in hand with the rejection of Hinduism, the religion the discriminatory caste system originated from.Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries there have been many different strategies by means of which the Untouchables have tried to escape their subjugated position within the discriminatory Hindu social order. Along inevitably came the need for the formulation of a separate identity that, obviously, did not emphasise their supposed ritual impurity or their long history of oppression, but rather a prestigious heritage and equality, if not superiority not only in a moral, but cultural and even biological sense. In line with the nationalist movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries that drew much of their inspiration from Orientalist knowledge and colonial ethnographic theories regarding the racial origins of Indian society, another factor may have contributed to the Untouchables¿ rejection of Hindu orthodoxy: That of a racialised thinking and pronounced, separate ethnic identity. Thus, in what ways is the Untouchables¿ rejection of Hinduism related to racial ideologies BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2015 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Topic: Development Politics, grade: 1,3, University of Duisburg-Essen (Institute of Political Science), course: Public Administration in an International Context, language: English, abstract: This paper is about organisational change in the Kenyan Ministry of Land. Organisational change is defined as a process of moving from one fixed state to another through a series of predictable and preplanned steps in order to implement changes in the governance, design and delivery of public services. These series of predictable and preplanned steps are, in my learned opinion, subject to an analytical framework that guides the organisation to successfully implement the change.There are very few studies on organisational change in the public sector, particularly in Kenya. Hence, this paper is a first attempt at examining the change effected in the organisation of the Ministry of Land in 2012 using Fernandez and Rainey¿s (2006) model as the analytical framework to analyse the change and discuss whether it was successful or not.It is important to note that little is known about organisational change in a public sector context because studies concerning organisational change in the public sector focus on the national level as a whole instead of specific organisational departments. Hence, studies tend to examine the transition of a centralised form of government to a decentralised one; or an autocracy to a democracy. Whereas it is difficult to pinpoint studies focusing on the organisational level by examining the change in the structure of a governmental department itself by scrutinising the changes in the relationships between different activities and members in the organisation; subdivision and assignment of roles, responsibilities and authority to carry out different tasks. Also, studies tend to emphasise on the content of change, rather than the processes through which organisational change is implemented. As a result, there is hardly any literature that connects the implementation of organisational change to the actual effects or outcomes of change.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2014 in the subject Biology - Genetics / Gene Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNKVV Jabalpur MP), course: M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture Vegetable Science, language: English, abstract: The present investigation 'Studies on genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance in okra [Abelmoschus sculentus (L.) Moench]' was carried out during kharif season of 2012-2013 at the Vegetable Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, J.N.K.V.V., Jabalpur (M.P.). The experimental material for the present investigation was comprised of 30 genotypes of okra.These genotypes were sown in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications, to estimate the genetic variability. The estimates of mean sum of square due to genotypes were highly significant for all the characters, indicating the presence of genetic diversity in the existing material. The variation was highest for fruit yield per plant, followed by fruit yield per hectare, plant height at 120 DAS, plant height at 90 DAS, plant height at 60 DAS and fruiting span.High heritability coupled with high genetic advance as percentage of mean for traits like fruit yield per plant and fruit yield per plot suggested that the preponderance of additive genes. It also indicated higher response for selection of high yielding genotypes as these characters are governed by additive gene actions. 12 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Scientific Essay from the year 2015 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Physical Geography, Geomorphology, Environmental Studies, , language: English, abstract: In the paper has been performed the analysis of vapour power plant operating with wet working fluid. Considered vapour power plant operates according to the comparative Clausius-Rankine cycle and is powered by biomass energy.The analysis of the system, based on the results of the heat-flow calculations, was performed for three wet working fluids: acetone, R1234ze(Z), R142b. The calculations, which goal was to mainly the power and efficiency of Clausius-Rankine cycle, were performed for four temperature of superheated vapour of working medium: Tn1 = 115, 125, 135, 145¿C. Tabulated calculations results were the basis for the implementation of graphs and to formulate final conclusions. Calculations were made using EES program (Engineering Equation Solver). 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Scientific Essay from the year 2015 in the subject Earth Science / Geography - Palaeo-Ontology, , language: English, abstract: This paper deals with the evolution of flight in dinosaurs and describes the physical characteristics of cretaceous feathered dinosaurs. The author also deals with the hypothesis that the fossil record is probably not complete at present and that an animal very similar to Deinonychus gave rise to birds and then later to dromaeosaurs, including Deinonychus and Velociraptor.The animals which dominated the earth for over 150 million years are called dinosaurs. In them, you can see forms of every major group that ever lived, including birds. In a phylogenetic chart that further describes the evolutionary relations between organisms(e.g., dinosaurs), it¿s apparent to identify these animals in detail, step by step using physical features, that are evident in the anatomy of the closely related groups that exist among the Dinosauria.Those features that define larger groups are called primitive because they are thought to have evolved earlier, whereas features shared by smaller groups are called derived or advanced. Used in this way, the terms primitive and advanced are relative and do not imply that one feature is better than another. In our chart and cladogram, the character ¿hole in the hip socket¿ defines the group dinosaurian, which contains all dinosaurs including birds. Within all vertebrates, having a hole in the hip socket is unique to the dinosaurian, and we say its derived with respect to all vertebrates.Cladistic analysis indicates that the fossil record is probably not complete and that an animal very similar to Deinonychus gave rise to birds and then later to dromaeosaurs, including Deinonychus and Velociraptor. Analyses show that birds evolved from small carnivorous dinosaurs like Deinonychus and Velociraptor which belong to a group called dromaeosaurs, which lived in the Cretaceous, between 107 and 72 million years ago. Yet, the oldest known bird Archaeopteryx, lived in the late Jurassic about 140 million years ago( Gaffney, 1995).BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2015 in the subject Engineering - General, , language: English, abstract: This paper presents a brief bibliographic summary of the related well heat transfer models, most of them are designed for predicting heat loss along wells. All of those models lead to temperature profiles which show a lowering on fluid temperature during the injection from the wellhead to the wellbore, that make those models fit perfectly into the heat loss statement.The purpose of this article is to show a way to calculate the temperature increase of a fluid injected at surface temperature along a well by modifying an existing equation which was proposed by Boyun Guo (2004), this one satisfies the non-phase change of the injected fluid during its flow through the well, this implies that the selected model does not take into account latent heat change of the injected fluid, the previous fact is very important for this study because it is supposed that the injected fluid is not going to change its phase.Modifying Boyun Guo (2004) energy balance equation allowed to establish a profile temperature of a fluid injected at surface temperature into either a vertical or deviated well. It is also included a brief analysis of each of the parameters engaged on the process in order to determine the effect of those properties upon the injected fluid temperature.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2015 in the subject Biology - Diseases, Health, Nutrition, , course: English 112, language: English, abstract: The popular advertisements ¿Got Milk ¿ have been encouraging milk consumption since 1993 (Got Milk.) The companies¿ slogan is ¿Drink to a brighter future¿ (Got Milk.) But what if the future isn¿t bright What if consuming milk products actually dims your future and makes you more susceptible to developing hazardous health problems Contrary to what most of society has been brainwashed to believe, consuming milk products is very detrimental to our health. Milk contains saturated fat and cholesterol, which can lead to a number of chronic diseases, such as heart disease (Milk Myths.) Cow¿s milk is also an acid forming when consumed. This causes an acidic environment in the body, which illness like, cancer, heart disease, and bacteria thrive off of (Campbell.) ¿The scientist, Ganmaa Davaasambuu, M.D., Ph.D., a native Mongolian, noted that ingestion of natural estrogens from cows (particularly from pregnant cows) in milk may be linked to breast, prostate, and testicular cancers in humans¿ (Weil.)BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 12 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2015 in the subject Computer Science - Internet, New Technologies, , language: English, abstract: It is amazing at the rate the internet has roamed our lives. The revolution into our lives has involved advancement in the computer and communications sector. This came with the invention of the radio, telephone and the telegraph. With these advancements there was integration of this compatible capability known as the internet. This is worldwide network coverage with a capability to harness the dissemination of information.It has also facilitated a medium of integrated interactions for computer device users and individuals everywhere in the globe irrespective of the time of access. This experience presents a significant milestone in the sustainable endeavor and commitment to research, production and development. Development in the information sector has been a successful story all through the years since the very fast inventions of electricity. Much effort has also been drawn to the development of this ever dynamic field.The author tries to identify and analyze the developments that have come along with these tremendous inventions. Much has been focused on the global connectivity by the author targeting the developments in internet use and the consequential impact to the lives of society.The innovations and developments attached to this entity have occurred in several stages starting from the technological revolution starting with the coming of electricity and the radio. This was followed by advancements in the global approach to research ad operational infrastructure. It is also forms proportion of the social and individual component leading to formations of the famously known as ¿internauts¿ which formed the integral part to communication revolution.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Scientific Essay from the year 2015 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Regional Geography, Bond University Australia (Faculty of Society and Design), course: PhD, language: English, abstract: There is growing concerns owing the poor quality of life amongst the residents in the river deltas, particularly in the developing countries. In this paper, the current published researchs have been investigated to classify the main outlined reasons of degradation of the life quality in the Asia and Africa's river deltas. The findings indicate that; although there is a common spectrum of similar reasons in both continents, but the importance sequences of the factors are dissimilar. In Asia, high population growth beside the extensive industrialization policies is threatening the river deltas. In contrast, in Africa, poverty and low level of adaptation capability have been mentioned as the main reasons exacerbating the impacts of climate change; a sequence of destructive factors that have reduced the life quality in the river deltas.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2014 in the subject Urban and Regional Planning, grade: 1, University of Nairobi (School of Continuing and Distance Education), course: Masters of Arts in Project Planning and Management (MAPPM), language: English, abstract: This essay discusses the topic of planning sustainable cities in developing countries. The aspects of economy, ecology and social cohesion are examined and challenges to creating sustainable cities are discussed.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 16 pp. Englisch.