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History and Culture of Assyrian Americans

another reason why ?migr?s are so intent on passing it along (Horan, 2003). The Assyrians were apparently never numerous, and the...

Deaf Education and Culture

American territories" (Senghas, 2002, p. 69). This indicates a strong longing for identity specifically as d/Deaf that is surpris...

U.S. Culture and the Blues

the blues is slower and contains much depth of feeling. Later on, the acoustic urban would become electrified, but early on, there...

Innovation and Culture

see that innovation is more often than not, something that is associated with businesses, corporations, companies that strive to m...

Ancient Islam and Greece, Religion, Culture, and Science

was the force that recovered the information (Mathematics, 2005). In essence, in ancient times, "Scholarship supported science in ...

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Family Culture of Violence

in the educational setting. The introduction outlines the problem, existing research and the underlying purpose of the study, to ...

Taiwan, Business Culture, and Business Etiquette

of connections. Other Asian societies can be far less forgiving than the Taiwanese when dealing with foreigners, particular...

Culture of France

In three pages this research paper examines the culture of France in a topical discussion of diet, time concept, personal space, n...

Russian Culture and Sports

that, in the past, has been known for their incredible athletes and perhaps Russia more than any other nation has always related a...

Comparisons of Culture

before the existence of popular culture (Dictionary.LaborTalk.com, 2005). Experts point out, however, that folk culture does still...

Theoretical Perspectives on Work Culture and Sociology

suggested also is that the new type of corporation, while more flexible is nothing like what work once was. In other words, the go...

Family Culture and the Importance of 'Nonna's Apron'

primarily white, with some red and green piping and a large image of an eagle in the middle. The apron has two large ties that go...

Movie Fight Club and Gender in Culture

this when Edward Nortons character slowly develops the alter ego played by Brad Pitt. Edward Nortons character wants nothing to do...

The Organizational Culture of an Architecture Company

than many firms. Another part of this companys reputation is innovative designs. One reason for the companys speed is the effectiv...

An Examination of Asian Family and Culture

that makes it quite different from Western societies, is that the family is not considered part of an individual society. Families...

Native American Culture and Way of Life Decimation

intentionally changed, actions which were all believed justified under the predominant mindset of "manifest destiny". The rel...

A Creek Indian Traditional Culture Introduction

Europeans and to observe that, while their culture has changed in some respects, they remain a distinctive cultural group even tod...

Folk Culture Conceptualization

Giollain, 2000; 4). In this we can understand that a folk culture is actually something of a rebellion against certain aspects of ...

The Mass Media and the African American CultureAfrican American Culture in the Media: Ebonics and Advertising

People identify, after all, with people that are similar to them. Ebonics has the potential, therefore, to serve as a common link...

Hopi People and Culture

the groups grabbed the largest ear of corn for themselves, but one leader remained until all the rest had chosen. He moved forward...

Linguistics and Culture

cultures differ in both their material and their philosophical experiences. Languages evolve in accordance with those differences...

Diversity and Corporate Culture

of any kind (McGraw Hill, 2002, p. 229). These laws also cover the types of questions that may and may not be asked in the intervi...

Contemporary American Culture and Class and Community by Alan Dawley

his look at one town in America during the Industrial Revolution. Dawley (2000) breaks down his book entitled Class and Communit...

Sherpa People and High Altitude Cultures and Physiological Responses

Acute mountain sickness (AMS)is one of the more common illnesses that inflict travelers to high altitudes (Jansen, Krins, and Basn...

Communication as Culture by James Carey

in all industrial cultures-and dominates contemporary dictionary entries under the term. It is defined by terms such as imparting,...

Popular Culture, Gender Constructs, and 'New Femininities'

and behaviours, and seen as being in direct opposition to "femininity", which is equally constrained in its parameters, and define...

Culture of China and Corruption

last indefinitely (Ettorre, 1994). The reassurances were of little comfort to expatriate managers who were in the position of hav...

Ace Hardware Stores and Corporate Culture

and they do differ of course from company from company. Similarly, in the advertising or insurance industries, each company cultur...

Bechtel Corporation Change and Culture

difficult to isolate. Just as when travelling the world cultural differences can be seen between the diverse countries characteris...

Credit Suisse First Boston and Corporate Culture

as CEO; and the installation of Brady Dougal as the most recent CEO. Without direct experience in the industry or in the organiza...