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Globalization, Europe and Great Britain, 2008.
A look at the impact of globalization on the welfare state in Europe and Great Britain.
3,071 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 89.95
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This paper argues that globalization has had some striking consequences for the people of Great Britain, for the people of Europe (principally Western Europe) and for the social policies geared towards assisting them. The paper suggests that globalization has been a negative force in the lives of working-class people and that, even if it has not quite led to the contraction of social welfare policies in Europe and in the UK, it has certainly served as the external impetus keeping governments from doing all they might on behalf of the less-fortunate. As a final point, the final part of this paper asserts that France has been relatively more resistant to the de-centralizing forces of globalization than either Britain and Germany, but there is simply no evidence that any of these three major countries have been able to escape the neo-liberal pressures of the global marketplace.
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"At the same time as the United Kingdom finds itself burdened with a society that is more polarized than ever before, it must also be borne in mind that the state - courtesy globalization - is seen by many has having less control over internal matters than ever before. Furthermore, countries like Great Britain have been forced to acknowledge that the new logic of globalization splits apart the traditional coupling of economic growth with an increase in social standards; in other words, a country can grow more economically powerful without necessarily seeing the living standards of many of its working-class families increase (Mishra, 1998)."
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Social Welfare, Globalization and Great Britain, 2007.
A research proposal examining the impact of globalization on the European welfare state.
759 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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The author discusses a research proposal that will focus on the impact of globalization on Great Britain, particularly in terms of input and policy issues relating to social welfare. The author plans to study political conditions in Great Britain before and after globalization emerged in order to determine why the social welfare state developed differently in Great Britain compared to other Western European states. The author also discusses the type of source materials he/she will use.
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"Taking this approach will enable me to determine why the social welfare state developed differently in Great Britain compared to other Western European states. In general terms, it was directly experienced by every citizen through higher taxes or social welfare economic relief as it evolved throughout Western Europe, but there was a considerable difference in social welfare policies and structure between these countries because of different political, economic, social, and cultural factors unique to each of them."
"The type of materials I plan to use will include political science, economics, history, and sociology texts, for these sources will provide information regarding the presence or absence of powerful trade union movements, the motivations of elites, the influence of external threats, the degree of social homogeneity or heterogeneity, the extent of stability or turmoil in the immediate historical context, and the cultural values and traditions of Great Britain. All of these factors influenced the rise and fall of the social welfare state in the UK, so source material focusing on the impact of these factors will have to be consulted and cited."
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The European Union and Great Britain, 2002.
The role of the European Union in the world economy and Great Britain's involvement and non-involvement in aspects of the Union.
1,411 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper deals with many concepts of modern international relations, such as the departure from the bipolar system of the Cold war and how, with the united Europe, the world may be headed back to a bipolar system. The paper also explores how, beyond just being allies, the united Europe positions itself as an economical adversary of the United States. Finally, the essay explores the role of Great Britain in the formation of the European Union, while looking into the British refusal to enter it completely, as with acceptance of a single currency.
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"The European Union has been a formidable geo-political and economic institution for the past forty years. It has not always existed as we see it today. To obtain today?s form it has evolved in a similar fashion to other multi-lateral bodies in the world as well as some countries, such as the United States. The idea of a United Europe evolved from the ardent advocacy of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. On the 19th of September 1946, at Zurich University, he promoted the idea of a United States of Europe. From that moment on the European states began the Herculean task of coordinating economic agreements the most prominent of which is the new Exchange Rate Mechanism, or the ?Euro,? and other multi-national decisions that would be the beginning phases of economic, and in-turn governmental, integration in Europe. As Nigel Lawson stated; Economic and monetary union implies nothing less than European government. The first effect of this growing movement was the implementation of the Euro as a means of continental transaction amongst the member states in 1998 and the eventual full integration of the Euro among the member nations as of January 1, 2002."
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The Political Cultures of Great Britain and Italy, 2002.
An examination of the similarities and differences of the political cultures in Great Britain and Italy.
2,968 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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This paper begins by defining the term 'political culture' and then examines how this term relates to both Great Britain and Italy. It looks at the political origins and history of both states and compares the two. It then looks at the countries current political climates and explores whether there are any similarities.
Introduction
What is Political Culture?
Britain - The Politics of Continuity
Contemporary Politics
Italy - The Politics of Regionalism
Conclusions
References
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"Upon first examination, one would think there no two political cultures in the world more unalike than those of Great Britain - the United Kingdom - and Italy, that comparing the two is like comparing a Yorkshire Pudding with a Calabrian Pasta. It is true that Great Britain is the first modern nation-state, and was such when the King of France ruled little more than the Ile de France and was not as great as his nobles. Italians were busy killing each other off in the internecine wars of small city-states as Britain founded the first great western empire since that founded by the Romans. The nation of Italy has only a bit more than 150 years as a unified state - one that has never settled into unification easily. Yet there are more things in common between these two cultures than one might suppose at first."
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Great Britain and China, 2006.
This paper explores the diplomacy of commercial relations that took place between Great Britain and China.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses how for a brief time in the latter half of the 19th century, there was a huge increase in communications and cordial relations between Great Britain and China. However, this had nothing to do with friendship, or any kind of warm relationships. The paper explains that on the side of China, diplomacy seemed the wisest course of action for the faltering Ch'ing dynasty. On the British side, diplomacy was pursued purely in the interests of commerce. These two assertions can clearly be shown by examining relations between the two countries during the time period 1860 to 1864.
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Public Opinion, the Euro and Great Britain, 2002.
Examining issues governing the discussion of whether to institute the Euro currency in Great Britain.
1,784 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper addresses the various issues on the top of public debate regarding the introduction of the Euro as a replacement for the current British currency of pounds. It present arguments for and againsts its introduction and examines Prime Minister Blair's position on the issue. It explains Blair's ?five economic tests? conditions that the Euro needs to pass before being introduced in Britain. It discusses how public opinions change according to social classes and concludes with a discussion on Britain's general attitude towards Europe.
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"Whether to adopt the euro is a controversial issue in Great Britain. Public opinion sways on the subject, based on national economic and political concerns, as well as international developments. The centrist Tony Blair has cautiously backed the adoption of the Euro, but he continues to face significant opposition, from within his own Labor Party as well as from the opposition Conservative Party. While some in Great Britain support adopting the euro, many feel that adopting the currency would not be in the country?s best interest. Some feel simply that they would lose control of their economy, and consequently, their country. Others frame the argument in terms of a larger criticism of the European Union, which is often portrayed as overly bureaucratic by the British media. There are, of course, those who support the Euro, citing the long term political and economic benefits for Europe as a whole, in which Great Britain would share. And, of course, there are those who simply are not sure?a significant portion of the population."
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Great Britain.
This paper discusses the geography, history and cultural and scientific contributions of Great Britain.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper explains that Britain became "civilized" in the first century B.C. when the Romans invaded and remained for some five hundred years. They were followed by the Viking and other Scandinavian invaders, such as the Angles, Saxons and Jutes. The author points out the huge parade of British geniuses beginning with Geoffrey Chaucer to the immortal William Shakespeare; philosopher-writers like Thomas Hobbes, John Locke and Adam Smith; the most famous women writers of their time--Jane Austen, George Eliot, the Bronte Sisters; Noel Coward; Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin, and perhaps the greatest British export, the Beatles. The paper concludes that the United Kingdom is not the empire it once was; however, it still stands as a beacon of freedom in a Europe beset by fractious, ethnic struggle.
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"Historically, the next remarkable figure in British history was the Tudor King, Henry VIII. While we all know about his many wives, and as the father of Elizabeth I, the most important historical fact was his severing religion from the Catholic Church in Rome, and establishing The Church of England as the "official" British religion (which it still remains today). Henry's time was also one of establishing the British navy, in part to investigate the New World, and in part to raid the Spanish and Portuguese ships, returning from the New World, laden with gold and jewels. While many history books proclaim Sir Francis Drake, for example, as the "savior" of Britain in the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, actually he was a vicious pirate captain who (with the tacit approval of the English Crown) raided and sank dozens of ships along the French coast, brining spoils and booty back to England."
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19th Century Reforms in Great Britain, 2004.
An analysis of the political, social, and economic reforms in Great Britain up to 1850.
2,061 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper discusses 19th century Britain and focuses on the political, social, and economic reforms that took place during this era. The paper explains that the reform in the British government between 1831 and 1850 greatly aided in the dynamic changes within England based on the economic, political, and social agendas held by the various political parties. The paper claims that these reforms were a necessary adjunct to English history, for they made the country stronger and more cohesive, helped immensely during the coming years of the 20th century when England would be tested to its limits in the 'Great War' of 1914 and World War II.
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"Between 1831 and 1850, Great Britain experienced numerous economical, political and social problems that threatened to literally tear the country apart. For many of those associated with the English government, especially the men that sat in the House of Lords and the House of Commons, it was clear that after the disastrous war with the American Colonies that England must somehow reform its laws and statutes that mostly affected the middle and lower classes. Thus, many new bills and acts were passed that in essence served as the dynamic process for change in Great Britain. The Industrial Revolution, which had vastly altered the social and economic face of England between 1750 and 1850, brought about the need for change, for it "posed a set of technical administrative problems which no. . . party, Whig or Tory, was capable of handling" and forced the British government to seek out "a fresh interpretation of the duties of government" (Churchill 23-24)."
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BMW Series 5 Autos In Great Britain: A Marketing Research Survey, 1997.
Analyzes BMW showroom displays, sales literature, press reports and consumer data in order to study the different ways in which BMWs are promoted in Great Britain.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 12 sources, $ 63.95
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"BMW Series 5 Autos In Great Britain: A Marketing Research Survey
Summary
In an attempt to study the different ways and means, by which Bavarian Motor Works (BMW) is being promoted, marketed, and serviced in the United Kingdom, the following research methods were employed:
A. Field visits to BMW showrooms in Leeds and London to determine how BMW's were explained, displayed, and marketed.
B. In-depth analysis of available sales literature given out by BMW both in England and in America, in an attempt to see what differences, if any, are taken in approach and attitude.
C. Field interviews with a random cross section of the British populace conducted in person and via telephone to ..."
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The Great Famine of Ireland and Great Britain, 2002.
An examination of the role of the British government, society and economics in bringing about and dealing with the Great Irish Famine of 1845-1849 and its consequences.
3,751 words (approx. 15.0 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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This paper discusses the Great Irish Famine of 1845-1849 which stemmed from a then unknown fungus disease, phytophtora infestans, which ruined most of the Irish potato crops in 1845 and 1846. It looks at how British policy toward the relief of the misery and suffering caused by the potato blights was hamstrung by a rigid, narrow and basically inhuman economic doctrine which served the interests of the governing classes in Great Britain at the expense of the starving and diseased masses of Ireland afflicted as a result of the Famine.
Outline
Introduction and Summary Conclusions
Development of the Potato Monoculture and Obstacles to Reform
Peel's Response to the Famine, 1845-46
Failures of the Whigs after Mid-1846
British Society and Irish Relief
Upper and Middle Class Arrogance and Indifference
Overall Assessment
Conclusion
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"The first potato blight which struck the harvest of 1845 caught political leaders and government officials by surprise because previous potato crop failures had been localized, and, according to Percival, "the potato crop had never failed for two years running" (42). Ireland had been relatively prosperous in the late 18th century. It benefitted from the strong demand and high prices for agricultural products during the Napoleonic wars. However, according to Whelan, after 1815, "agricultural prices halved" and "the linen industry was dislocated by the advent of factory-spinning and weaving" (25). Almost all of Ireland other than Ulster remained agricultural. In 1801, Parliament at Westminster destroyed the last vestige of Irish autonomy by abolishing the Irish Parliament under the Act of Union. "
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Tracing Economic Patterns in Great Britain, 2002.
Describes the transitions and patterns of Britain's economy from a historical perpsective.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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The country of Great Britain is arguably the first country to ever experience the impact of new economies, based primarily in their position as a leader in new social and technological innovations. Great Britain's acceptance of change placed it in the position to profit financially from changes within their social system, indicating that the recent history of this country's economy can be traced to various social trends. This paper describes the transitions in the economy of Great Britain from the Agricultural Revolution to the recent day, with a focus on the economic rise and fall of the country.
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Great Britain's Multicultural Education, 2007.
This paper contends that the British education system is failing in its attempts to educate ethnic minority students.
5,121 words (approx. 20.5 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 128.95
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The paper looks at the history of educational policy within Great Britain and discusses the importance of personal and group identification. The paper examines the differences between language and speech communities, bilingualism within the classroom and the relevant theories involved. The paper discusses a recent British study that looks at the current standards of bilingual education. Finally, the paper offers suggestions that, if implemented, would ensure effective cultural education in Great Britain.
Outline:
Introduction
A Historical Perspective
Understanding Ethno-linguistic Complexity
Attitudes of Teachers Concerning Ethno-linguistic Complexity
Ethno-linguistic Vitality, Bilingualism, Speech Communities
Conclusion
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"Great Britain has experienced a long history of immigration, which began in the early 1950s, and which still continues. During the 1950s, a tremendous influx of immigrants from varied countries came to settle in the large industrialized areas throughout Britain due to employment opportunities. At this time, these people tended to be refugees from East Africa, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia, along with labour migrants from Eastern and Southern Europe and from former British colonies such as East and South Asia and the Caribbean (Martin-Jones, 1988)."
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Methodism in North America and Great Britain, 2006.
A study of "Wesley and the People Called Methodists" by Richard Heitzenrater and "United Methodism in America" by John G. McEllhenney.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper reviews the books "Wesley and the People Called Methodists" by Richard Heitzenrater and "United Methodism in America" by John G.
McEllhenney. This paper uses these titles as a reference to compare the growth of Methodism in North America with that of Great Britain, as well as the factors influencing Methodism in both countries.
Contents:
Objective
Introduction: Defining the Methodist
Heitzenrater; A View of Wesleyan Theology
From the Halls of Intellect to the Laity Ordained as Preachers
The Vision and Goal of Wesley
The Specific Belief of John Wesley
Methodism: A Disciplined Christian Community
Puritanism a Great Influence on John Wesley's Methodism Movement
The Familial Heritage of John and Charles Wesley
Methodism Spread as Wildfire
Summary & Conclusion
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"Methodism's roots are based in a group organized by John and Charles Wesley in 1728 at Oxford known as the 'Holy Club'. Those joining the group pledged to devote themselves fully to their spiritual lives in a disciplined manner and as well to give of themselves to service in the community through prison visitation and of service to the poor and needy. It was the methodical nature of how these activities were approached that led to the label of Methodists which was originally stated in the manner of an insult by other students. However, this group took the name Methodists and wore that name with honor and went on to use the term Methodist to provide a description for the spiritual movement which was founded based upon religious experiential transformation in 1738."
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Early Police Force in Great Britain, 2004.
A brief description of the beginnings of the police force in Britain.
936 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper explains how and where policing became the public administration force as we know it today. The paper describes the first police unit, which was formed in Britain in 1829 in an effort to tackle the increasing rate of crime in the capital city. The paper then looks at the contribution of Sir Robert Peel to the establishment of the police force. The paper concludes that today's politicians and police could learn a thing or two from the original policing units of two hundred years ago.
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"Peel designated his law enforcement agency to precise physical districts, as well as held them accountable for stopping and overpowering crime inside the limitations of their districts. He established this policy and strategy on his principle that the law enforcers would turn out to be recognized by the public, as well as citizens with information in relation to criminal activity would be more expected to tell a recognizable person than an unfamiliar person. He therefore, ordered his law enforcers to become known with people, as well as places, so that they may be in a better position to distinguish doubtful personnel or unlawful activity, as well as be extremely observable on their positions, tending to discourage criminals from executing offenses in the direct surrounding area."
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Galileo: Europe?s Global Navigation Satellite System, 2002.
A study on the European global navigation satellite system, Galileo.
1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the development of Europe's own global navigation satellite system, Galileo. It describes the cost and technology involved in the project. The author writes many industries will also benefit from the launching of the system, but perhaps the greatest benefits of the program rely in the residual effects, as the program creates more jobs, and the European economy will improve as a result of it.
Table of Contents
Purpose and Mission
Costs, Sources of Funding
Operational Data: Launch Timeline
Outlook: The Future of Galileo
Agriculture and Fisheries
Science and Engineering
Transportation
Benefactors of Galileo
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"Galileo is a global navigation satellite system which has been a project supported and funded by a consortium between the European Commission and the European Space Agency. European independence is the primary factor in the development of Galileo, prior to the development of Galileo Europeans had no other option but to take positions from the satellites of foreign countries. There are a total of 15 countries working in consortium on this project either directly or indirectly."
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