Abstract This essay discusses the circumstances surrounding the formal dissolution of the Soviet Union on December 8, 1991. During this time, the Soviet Union was formally disbanded, and the world was forever changed. The essay explores the historical significance and political implications of this event. The essay also focuses on the formal conclusion of the Cold War and how this changed the international political structure.
From the Paper "On December 8, 1991, the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, and the Byelorussian republics met in the sylvan solitude of Belovezhskaya Pushcha to discuss the fate of the Soviet Union. At the end of the day, the leaders declared the formal dissolution of the Soviet Union and the new formation of the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States). Little did they know that this pivotal decision would alter the political landscape of the entire world. The historic edict paved the way for a unipolar world in which democratic systems of government would dominate world politics and international trade. As the Soviet Union quickly dissipated, the arms race slowed considerably and neared a halt. The Communist backbone of Asia, held together by Moscow, split and severed into several independent countries and republics."
Abstract This paper examines various theories as to the cause of relationship breakups. The author points out that, although most people perceive divorce as a "botched" relationship and breakups as being intrinsically negative, many researchers now see the liberation from otherwise bad relationships as a success rather than failure. The most recent approach to relationship dissolution is to treat it as a basic element in the life of the relationship, not as a separate event or course of action. The paper concludes by presenting strategies for breaking up gracefully such as accepting the fact that some relationships will end without blaming the former partners.
From the Paper "The concept of treating dissolution as something talked about and negotiated over a period of time between partners is another option to consider, by incorporating strategies in which partners persuade one another out of the relationship. Such negotiations view the dissolution as a multifaceted series of activities with several stages and features, and specifically regard dissolution as partly a complex activity that involves other people. This method centers less on the troubles that caused the decision to separate, and more on the ways in which dissolution is handled."
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Abstract This paper will focus on the breakup of the Standard Oil company in 1911, and will briefly discuss some of the reasons why this dissolution came about. This paper argues that the company's clandestine, and often dubious business practices began to take their toll on public opinion which was becoming increasingly hostile to the Standard. It was not only the practices of a single company that faced such hostile opposition, although it was the largest and most successful of the developing trusts at the end of the nineteenth century. It was also that Standard Oil was the industrial flagship of a wider trust-busting movement. The paper will conclude by discussing the inefficacy of the dissolution, which ironically caused the company's stocks to rise.
Abstract This paper discusses how romantic relationships in our society, from beginning to end are very complex and how many factors come into play when decisions are made to become romantically involved with another. It also examines how there is a wide variety of variables that enter into the equations while dating that may ultimately lead to the dissolution of a relationship and how, depending on the situation and the person's attitudes and beliefs, some people move on quickly while others are devastated.
Outline:
The Relationship
Dissolution Effects of a Breakup
From the Paper "Almost everybody out there has either found the person who they believe they want to spend the rest of their life with or they are currently searching for that person. But one interesting question is why do people choose to begin a relationship with one person rather than another? Some people are more attracted to others for a number of reasons. These include physical attractiveness, personalities, proximity, sharing of attitudes or values, as well as similarities in age, backgrounds, educational aspirations, intelligence and much more (Sprecher, Felmlee, Metts, Fehr & Vanni, 1998). Whatever it is that causes the initial attraction of two people, individuals have pre-existing ideas pertaining to relationships. One study regarding romantic beliefs indicated that individuals already have beliefs about what relationships should be like. "
Abstract The paper traces the story of King Minos of Crete in the story, "Metamorphoses" by ancient Roman author, Ovid. The paper begins from his spurning of the worshipful Scylla to his own betrayal by first his wife Pasiphae and then his daughter Ariadne and illustrates through various relationships how the filial connection is thrown off, basing the patterns of this dissolution on Freud's theories.
From the Paper "Ovid's story of the tale of Icarus is a tale unto itself but at the same time it is the climax of a broader story. Icarus? death is the final tragedy to result from the maze his father, Daedalus, built to imprison the Minotaur. Throughout the story of the Cretan labyrinth, the process of the dissolution of the Oedipal complex is central as is the manner in which the wish fulfillment connected with that process expresses itself through feelings of either totemic hostility or Oedipal guilt (depending on the gender of the child)."
Abstract The paper analyzes the study by Felmlee, Diane; Sprecher, Susan; and Bassin, Edward called "The Dissolution of Intimate Relationships: A Hazard Model" published in the Social Psychology Quarterly: 1990. It discusses the results and the psychological effects on the determinants after an end to an intimate relationship.
From the Paper "Relationship breakups are one of those things in life that no one wants to experience, and when it does happen, the memory of it stays with us forever. Maybe if there was no possibility of a break-up, people would not be so afraid to enter a serious relationship; but break-ups happen and there are actually several factors that may determine the outcome of a relationship: love, self-disclosure, comparison level within the dyad, comparison level of alternatives, sexual nature of the relationship, length of relationship, time spent together, social network influences, etc."
Abstract This research reviews the history of the original Olympic Games. The findings of this research are presented within the context of (1) the significance of the games during the time of their occurrence, (2) the organization of the games, (3) competition events held and the popularity of those events, (4) relevant social and political factors associated with the games, and (5) the dissolution of the games, together with the reasons for their ending
From the Paper "THE ORIGINAL OLYMPIC GAMES
Introduction
This research reviews the history of the original Olympic Games. The findings of this research are presented within the context of (1) the significance of the games during the time of their occurrence, (2) the organization of the games, (3) competition events held and the popularity of those events, (4) relevant social and political factors associated with the games, and (5) the dissolution of the games, together with the reasons for their ending."
Examines nature and types of business partnerships, disputes and dissolution, selection of partners, agreements, advantages and disadvantages, majority/minority owner rights, inheritance, valuation and court cases.
5,850 words (approx. 23.4 pages), 22 sources, 1999, $ 135.95
Abstract Examines nature and types of business partnerships, disputes and dissolution, selection of partners, agreements, advantages and disadvantages, majority/minority owner rights, inheritance, valuation and court cases.
Each of these organizational forms has different and important implications for liability, taxation, and succession. Further, with respect to both the partnership and corporation business forms, there exist sub-forms of business organization.
From the Paper "PARTNERSHIP DISPUTES
Part I - Subject
From a legal perspective, there are three common types of business organizational forms: sole proprietorship, partnership and corporation. Each of these organizational forms has different and important implications for liability, taxation, and succession. Further, with respect to both the partnership and corporation business forms, there exist sub-forms of business organization.
With respect to both the partnership and corporate forms of business organization, there exist a number of areas that may lead to disputes among the owners of the business entity. Such disputes can be especially contentious in business entities organized as partnerships, as lower levels of legal formality is required to form and ..."
Abstract This paper discusses the trend of the shift away from the nuclear family structure. It discusses the social and evolutionary changes that have contributed to this shift, as well as the psychological and social implications to the family of the shift. The paper discusses some of the problems that have been associated with this shift towards an individualistic society.
From the Paper "The shift from the nuclear family toward an individualistic society seems inevitable, and yet regrettable. The social and psychological results of the shift hold substantial risk to all members of society. Under the individualistic model, adults are not guaranteed the "vital" functions of sex and conjugal bonds (Soto 499). Adults and children are both at risk in the absence of a nuclear family structure due to the lack of permanent or stable paternity and childcare. Finally, children are at risk of social and psychological confusion, as well as the lack of "patrimonial knowledge" gained from a cohesive parental unit (Soto 499). Children raised without a clear structure or understanding of their social system create a cycle wherein society fails to protect and work for its members. As such, the individual and the family are in crisis as it becomes more and more socially acceptable to move away from the nuclear family model."
Abstract The paper provides an outline of the Daimler-Benz and Chrysler companies' history. The paper looks at the state of both companies prior to the merger and analyzes the leadership shortcomings on both sides that led to the eventual sale of Chrysler to Cerberus Capital. The paper provides two graphs that show the stock market's reactions to the merger and eventual dissolution.
Outline:
History of the Participants: Differences and Similarities
Prior to the Merger Discussions
First Error: From-the-Top Decisions
From the Paper "If you travel to Stuttgart, you'll find the three-pointed star everywhere, from the main train station to the engine works in Unterturkheim on the Neckar River. Long the largest employer in the Stuttgart region, Daimler-Benz was started by two brothers in 1886 to produce independent, gasoline-engined vehicles in small numbers. From the very beginning, the Daimler brothers created new technologies, such as planetary gearboxes, which advanced the overall auto industry, and were adopted by many of the major automobile manufacturers. As early as 1903, Daimler-Benz produced a lightweight, 35-hp car which could travel 55 miles per hour, which gave rise to an early participation in auto racing (Cyber, 2007)."
Abstract This paper discusses the failed marriage in Kate Chopin's story, "The Awakening". The paper looks at the relationship of Edna and her husband, Mr. Pontellier, in the story and attributes the dissolution of the marriage to Edna's uncaring husband, the fact that Edna was not a family woman nor a motherly type and the pressure placed upon her from her family and society. The paper also blames Edna's extramarital affairs and asserts that her depressed state of mind was perhaps the largest contributor to her failed marriage.
From the Paper "Marriages fall apart for thousands of reasons. In Kate Chopin's story, "The Awakening," we see some very basic reasons for why marriages break down. Edna becomes an individual that women from around the world can learn from because she represents the independent woman in search of herself. There ae several forces at work that add to the breakdown of Edna's marriage. Edna's husband and their marriage itself are partially responsible for the dissolution of the marriage. Edna was simply not the marrying type. Edna's family and the pressure they place upon her is also a cause in the ending of her marriage. Other factors are the relationship that Edna has with other men while she is married. Edna's state of mind is perhaps the largest contributor to her marriage failing. Edna has too many negative forces encroaching on her and, with no way out, her marriage fails completely."
Abstract This paper is a film review of Holy Smoke, primarily discussing the idea of East and West as distinguished by gender in the characters of Ruth and PJ Waters. The author I discusses how the film, through it's deconstruction of masculine and feminine, seems to be a progressive film but in the end becomes reactionary as Ruth's character is domesticated.
From the Paper:
"Vast improvements in technology, from intercontinental flights to the Internet, and an increase in the education level have caused the dissolution of many religious and cultural norms. For an animal species that believes itself special, much importance is applied to these norms ? they help separate us from our neighbors in the animal kingdom. The destruction of these norms has caused a confusion that we in the West desperately seek to eradicate. Holy Smoke, a film by Jane Campion, explores the contrast between East and West through the idea of masculinity and femininity and, to a lesser extent, religion. The two main characters in this film are Ruth, played by Kate Winslet, and PJ Waters, played by Harvey Keitel."
This is a personal essay examining and analyzing arguments about both the good and bad of today's morality, a value-system that is generally without God's influence.
Abstract This is an essay which discusses God and morality. It looks at how God is viewed by different people. The author disagrees that a lack in faith in God has contributed to the country's current moral fibre, and argues that while moral standards and looser values are in existance today, but they are a result of the influence of the mass media and dissolution of the nuclear family, and not because of absence of a God-based society.
From the Paper "The negative effects of the loss of God are just as crucial to understand in discussing God and morality. These have often been overlooked by those who welcome all things new and better at whatever cost. The fact that society has lost the perception of harmony and unity created by divine guidance means that it can be argued that there are no universal morals left in the world. The acceptability of certain acts that were considered immoral before bothers many of us, and the term "liberalization" is often used in society when we really mean that we are without common norms of behavior or values."
Abstract The paper begins by tracing Ruskin's early life in relation to the rapid development of capitalism and the problems of urbanization and pollution, in particular, the issue of smog. The paper then reviews two speeches given by Ruskin in 1884 at the London Institution on the problem of smog, and also looks at some of the reviews of the speeches, debating whether Ruskin was indeed referring to an environmental matter, or whether the "storm cloud" was meant as a symbol of God's wrathful and unpredictable power, a retribution for a dissolute and unstable world - as he articulated at the end of both speeches. The paper concludes by tracing the origins of PULSA, a group of interdisciplinary artists and professionals involved in environmental research and the impact of pollution and by summing up Ruskin's social comments on environmental issues.
From the Paper "By the time of John Ruskin's death in 1900, he had left a vast legacy of literary output vis a vis art and social criticism, prose and a collection of artistic masterpieces?some his own. Less known about Ruskin was his interest in science. The speech-essay "The Storm-Cloud of the Nineteenth Century" (Ruskin 1884) was prophetic. His eye for artistic discernment discovered smog. Over the years smog killed a few thousand people in London in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. It gave way to the Clean Air Act of 1956 (EcoLaw 1993) that banned the burning of raw cola in England. Green Peace and other Environmental Protection organizations are said have arisen from this act."
From the Paper " The question of evolution having been settled by Pope John Paul II, the Catholic Church still has the question of marriage to debate. Besides whether priests and other ministers of the gospel can marry, is a marriage "indissoluble" or sacramentally sealed for the lives of the two spouses, or can that entity called "marriage" be terminated by one of them?
Charles Curran states that "increasing numbers of Roman Catholics do not accept the Church's teaching on the indissolubility of marriage." This in itself is revolutionary. Although the Pope presents himself as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, and ostensibly the de facto leader of Christendom in general because Catholicism until very recently believed one must be a Catholic to be saved, the Pope is only a leader insofar as others follow. If when Curran wrote in 1977.."
