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Stephen A. Douglas
Stephen A. Douglas (1813-1861) Sources P OLITICIAN A New Generation in Politics. During his long political career Stephen A. Douglas was deeply involved in every major issue to come before the nation. He is most famous as Abraham Lincoln’s ... Read more |
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Political Sociology
Political SociologySocial context of political powerElite analysisMacrosociology and political changePolitical sociology and political theoryBIBLIOGRAPHYTwo distinct but converging intellectual traditions are to be found in the theoretical and empirical writings of political sociology. Broadly... Read more |
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Ecoterrorism
Ecoterrorism Ecoterrorism refers to the use of violence of a criminal nature against innocent victims or property for environmental-political reasons. Often of a symbolic nature, acts of ecoterrorism are usually committed by individuals who believe that the exploitation of natural resources and... Read more |
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Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice Environmental justice is broader in scope than environmental equity (equal treatment and protection under statutes, regulations, and practices), emphasizing the right to a safe and healthy environment for all people, and incorporating physical, social, political, and economic... Read more |
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Environmental monitoring
Ecological Monitoring Monitoring, research and indicators Monitoring addresses important issues State-of-the-environment reporting and social action Resources The goal of ecological monitoring is to provide information about changes to the structure and function of ecosystems for use in... Read more |
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feminism
feminism movement for the political, social, and educational equality of women with men; the movement has occurred mainly in Europe and the United States. It has its roots in the humanism of the 18th cent. and in the Industrial Revolution. Feminist issues range from access to employment, education,... Read more |
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Frederic Rzewski
Frederic RzewskiComposer, pianist, educator A highly respected composer and pianist, Frederic Rzewski is recognized both for his innovative works and for his strong political convictions. A founding member of the groundbreaking improvisational collective MEV, Rzewski's pieces often bridge the gap... Read more |
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Diseases
DISEASES Major diseases in the Middle East since 1800. Endemic and epidemic diseases spread in the modern Middle East and North Africa in the wake of expanding European political and economic power. Political and medical responses to diseases changed over time according to the interests... Read more |
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Urban Studies
Urban Studies APPROACHES, CONCERNS, AND DISCIPLINES DIFFERENTIATION, DISPLACEMENT, EXCLUSION, AND GLOBALIZATION BIBLIOGRAPHY Urban studies is the umbrella for several disciplines engaged in studies of the city, including sociology, geography, economics, political science, anthropology, urban... Read more |
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Birmingham Political Union
Birmingham Political Union. Formed in 1830 by Thomas Attwood to press for parliamentary reform as a remedy for economic distress and inspired by the successful campaign for catholic emancipation. Led by local businessmen and manufacturers, the BPU aimed to unite middle- and working-class reformers... Read more |
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LANGUAGE
...events removed in time and place...Language is always changing, and there is no...system and the environment are normal...disorders are environmental; others may...contentious issue. Few linguists...language’. Political and ... |
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NEW SPRING COURSES REFLECT CHANGING ATTITUDES ON MARKETING, INNOVATION,...
...From ethical issues around greening...challenges. Full-time Berkeley MBA...focused on the environment, plus a new...leadership. Environmental Management and...and ameliorate environmental problems, and...the social, ... |
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Changing concepts of environmental art education: Toward a broader definition
...and social environments. The following...EPISODE I: ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE STUDY...art and the environment in terms of issues that are...evidence of environmental interest...was at this time that I began...art with a ... |
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Budapest conference studies the 'changing environment.'.(63rd World Foundry...
...the first time since it...stressed the changing technological and environmental aspects of...a rapidly changing industry...consequence of political reorganization...toward these issues] will never...energy." ... |
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Changing the Atmosphere: Expert Knowledge and Environmental Governance
...Focusing on the issue of global...social and political worlds...perceptions of environmental problems...the global environmental movement...social, political, and ethical...contingent, Changing the Atmosphere...about the ... |
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Changing colour. (ecology is a political issue) (editorial)
...world's new political colour. Pollution is an issue in America...the first time ever. Some...about the environment: about noise...is the environment's ally...as the Environmental Protection...to control ... |
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Emerging environmental issues
...ABSTRACT Emerging environmental issues are...United Nations Environment Program and...of emerging environmental issues, using...knowledge and to changing socioeconomic...cultural, and environmental ... |
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Environmental education in small business: the owner-manager's...
...sectors. Over time, many large...business on the environment or the need to address environmental issues...awareness of environmental issues, however...business issue and do not...a serious ... |
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The great debate: is environmentalism failing? Can the environmental movement...
...Ian Lowe; Environment Minister...renowned environmental activist...significant environmental threat of our time - climate...successes of the environmental movement...significant issues such as climate...campaign is many ... |
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Science in the changing North.(Opinion)(Viewpoint essay)
...for some time before there...practice of environmental science research...specific time, 1982 to...international issue and its impacts...forces driving environmental research...Canada, the changing context of...emphasizes ... |
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Industrial policy: environment for growth. (issues that restrict company...
...Rising Sun: The Political Roots of American...spending 1.5 times more on responding...a far tougher time coping with the...as regards environmental regulations~ is changing, and our lawmakers...business-friendly ... |
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