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Social philosophy
THEORIES, SOCIAL A theory is defined, minimally, as a statement (or more typically a set of interrelated statements) that explain or account for a phenomenon of interest. In formal terms, such statements generally have two elements. The explanandum refers to the phenomenon or event of... Read more |
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phenomenon
phenomenon an observable fact or event; in philosophy the definitions and uses of the term have varied. In the philosophy of Aristotle phenomena were the objects of the senses (e.g., sights and sounds), as opposed to the real objects understood by the mind. Later, phenomena were considered the... Read more |
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Patriarchy
Patriarchy BIBLIOGRAPHY Patriarchy is a social structural phenomenon in which males have the privilege of dominance over females, both visibly and subliminally. This phenomenon is manifested in the values, attitudes, customs, expectations, and institutions of the society, and it is maintained... Read more |
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Star of Bethlehem
Star of Bethlehem name given to the luminous celestial object rising in the sky that, as related in the Gospel of Matthew, led the Wise Men of the East to the manger in Bethlehem where Jesus was born. According to astronomers, the phenomenon may represent the conjunction of the planets Jupiter,... Read more |
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parallel evolution
parallel evolution The development of related organisms along similar evolutionary paths due to strong selection pressures acting on all of them in the same way. It is debatable if the phenomenon really exists: many argue that all evolution is ultimately convergent or divergent (see adaptive... Read more |
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parthenocarpy
parthenocarpy The formation of fruit without prior fertilization of the flower by pollen. The resulting fruits are seedless and therefore do not contribute to the reproduction of the plant; examples are bananas and pineapples. Plant growth substances may have a role in this phenomenon, which can be... Read more |
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Credentialism
Credentialism BIBLIOGRAPHY Credentialism, as a social phenomenon, refers to reliance upon formal credentials conferred by educational institutions, professional organizations, and other associations as a principal means to determine the qualifications of individuals to perform a range of... Read more |
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Biology of Aging
BIOLOGY OF AGING The phenomenon of aging means quite different things to different people. Most gerontologists would agree that aging is a process, or set of processes, of gradual development and then decline that characterize the life span of an organism. Beyond that, there is very little... Read more |
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UFOs
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS. The UFO phenomenon consists of reports of unusual flying objects that remain unidentified after scientific inquiry. It first came to public attention in the United States in 1947, when a pilot reported seeing nine unusual objects flying in... Read more |
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green flash
green flash or emerald flash, a refractive phenomenon of the atmosphere where the top edge of the setting (or, less frequently, rising) sun will momentarily turn emerald green. The green color lasts from a fraction of a second to two seconds. It is usually seen over a low distant horizon, such... Read more |
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George Spencer: FFT pioneer, industry incubator, and...
...that and say, 'You mean like Enron?' and yes, it was a phenomenon in the industry, but on the other hand there are continuing...closed, too, and both times I got the notices, I sang 'Rumpelstiltskin is my name' and did a little dance around the office... |
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Chest reporting by radiographers
...controversial, and quickly highlighted the need for a greater medical knowledge or what might be termed the 'Rumpelstiltskin phenomenon'. You must know the name of the demon before you can cast it out. The same goes for diagnosing a disease... |
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Once again upon a time.(Features)
...best-selling worldwide phenomenon, came in at number 11...dom with the Bridget Jones phenomenon, encouraging their offspring...the striped-stockinged Rumpelstiltskin or the pointy-chinned...liked Three Little Pigs or Rumpelstiltskin - something where the threat... |
 "The Mirror (London, England)")
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12 FREE fairytale DVDs; KEEP THE KIDS SMILING DURING THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONCE...
...such as Snow White, Pinocchio, Rumpelstiltskin, Rapunzel, Little Mermaid, Hansel...Peter tackles a mean king and a natural phenomenon.' THURSDAY 20, GOLDEN GOOSE WILL...most unusual cottage.' SUNDAY 23, RUMPELSTILTSKIN A MERCHANT'S daughter can turn straw... |
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12 FREE fairytale DVDs; KEEP THE KIDS SMILING DURING THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.(News)
...such as Snow White, Pinocchio, Rumpelstiltskin, Rapunzel, Little Mermaid, Hansel...Peter tackles a mean king and a natural phenomenon.' THURSDAY AUGUST 3, GOLDEN GOOSE...unusual cottage.' SUNDAY AUGUST 6, RUMPELSTILTSKIN A MERCHANT'S daughter can turn straw... |
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14 FREE fairytale DVDs; OUR BEST DVD GIVEAWAY EVER STARTS TODAY.(Features)
...Beauty And The Beast, Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood...Peter tackles a mean king and a natural phenomenon. THURSDAY 20, GOLDEN GOOSE Will a...most unusual cottage. SUNDAY 23, RUMPELSTILTSKIN A merchant's daughter can weave straw... |
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12 FREE fairytale DVDs; KEEP THE KIDS SMILING DURING THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS...
...such as Snow White, Pinocchio, Rumpelstiltskin, Rapunzel, Little Mermaid, Hansel...Peter tackles a mean king and a natural phenomenon.' THURSDAY 20, GOLDEN GOOSE WILL...most unusual cottage.' SUNDAY 23, RUMPELSTILTSKIN A MERCHANT'S daughter can turn straw... |
 "Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)")
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dvd reviews.(Features)
...growing. Of course, Twilight is a phenomenon and will be in many Christmas stockings...lowest ebb, Shrek meets the conniving Rumpelstiltskin (Walt Dohrn), who offers a tantalising...agrees to the Faustian pact, blind to Rumpelstiltskin's devious plan - to erase the day... |
 "The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)")
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BRITT: A GREGARIOUS HERMIT WHO GUARDED PRIVACY PUBLICLY
...Britt's death has left many people trying to explain the phenomenon that was Bill Britt. To many, he was just a crazy old...hermit should look like. Nearly toothless, he looked like Rumpelstiltskin, with fingerless gloves and all sorts of wild accessories... |
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Backstage pass
...initiative has expanded into an international, multi-platform phenomenon. There are exchange programmes in place with similar institutions...says Chamberlain. "We have an amazing character called Rumpelstiltskin on the front cover of our brochure. He literally wanders... |
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