World History in Context Christian‚ David‚ 1946- Journal of World History‚ Volume 14‚ Number 4‚ December 2003‚ pp. 437-458 (Article) Published by University of Hawai ’i Press DOI: 10.1353/jwh.2003.0048 For additional information about this article http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/jwh/summary/v014/14.4christian01.html Access provided by University of the Sunshine Coast Library (11 Mar 2013 23:42 GMT) World History in Context * david christian San Diego State University all about and
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339 What Is the K in K-pop? South Korean Popular Music‚ the Culture Industry‚ and National Identity John Lie* In the early 2010’s‚ the expansion of South Korean popular culture around the world is led by popular music‚ usually known as Kpop. In this paper I seek to answer two questions. First‚ what are the sources of its success beyond the South Korean national border? Secondly‚ what does it say about contemporary South Korean society and culture? Key Words: K-pop‚ Korean Wave‚ Hallyu‚ South
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1. The Industrial Revolution and its consequences have been a disaster for the human race. They have greatly increased the life-expectancy of those of us who live in "advanced" countries‚ but they have destabilized society‚ have made life unfulfilling‚ have subjected human beings to indignities‚ have led to widespread psychological suffering (in the Third World to physical suffering as well) and have inflicted severe damage on the natural world. The continued development of technology will worsen
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Grade 10: History Notes and Exam Review Unit One: Canadian History Since World War One: 1914-1939 The Causes of World War One 1. Militarism: the belief in the power of strong armies/navies to decide issues - Germany began to build up their armies - European nations became alarmed by others military power - Each country tried to build larger/more powerful war machines; new technology 2. Alliance System: Alliances- groups formed in Europe to support each other in
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Teenage pregnancy is pregnancy in human females under the age of 20 at the time that the pregnancy ends. A pregnancy can take place in a pubertal female before menarche (the first menstrual period)‚ which signals the possibility of fertility‚ but usually occurs after menarche. In well-nourished girls‚ menarche usually takes place around the age of 12 or 13. Pregnant teenagers face many of the same obstetrics issues as other women. There are‚ however‚ additional medical concerns for mothers aged
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CHAPTER 24 KEY TERMS Triple Entente- o An alliance with Britain‚ France and Russia… o It later included Serbia‚ Japan‚ Italy‚ Portugal‚ Romania and Greece and eventually the U.S. This was an alliance formed in WWI o Because fought other ones and this alliance pulled other people into the war • Central Powers- o Germany‚ Austria-Hungary‚ the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria. o Germany went to war b/c Russia went to war b/c Russia was backing the Serbs • Arch
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Adolescent pregnancy - Overview Alternative Names Teenage pregnancy; Pregnancy - teenage Definition of Adolescent pregnancy: Adolescent pregnancy is pregnancy in girls age 19 or younger. Causes‚ incidence‚ and risk factors: The rate of adolescent pregnancy and the birth rate for adolescents have generally declined since reaching an all-time high in 1990‚ mostly due to the increased use of condoms. Adolescent pregnancy is a complex issue with many reasons for concern. Younger adolescents (12
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Republic of the Philippines CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES Nabua‚ Camarines Sur COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT AND CONSTITUTION (A research paper) Submitted by; BSCE -3B Submitted to; MR. Athan Sy Instructor GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK The Philippines has a long history of democratic constitutional development. The Malolos Constitution of 1898-99 reflected the aspirations of educated Filipinos to create a polity as enlightened
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INSTITUTIONS AS A FUNDAMENTAL CAUSE OF LONG-RUN GROWTH DARON ACEMOGLU 1 ‚ Department of Economics‚ MIT‚ 50 Memorial Drive E52-3806‚ Cambridge‚ MA 02142 e-mail: damn@mit.edu SIMON JOHNSON Sloan School o f h f a ~ g e m e n t ‚ MIT‚ 50 Memorial Drive‚ Cambridge‚ MA 02142 e-mail: sjohnson@mit.edu JAMES A. ROBINSON Deparhnent of Government‚ WCFIA‚ Harvard University‚ 1033 Massachusetts Avenue‚ Cambridge‚ MA 02138 e-mail: jmbinson@gov.harvard.edu Contents Abstract Keywords 1. Introduction
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| | | About | Contact | Mongabay on Facebook | Mongabay on Twitter | Subscribe | | | | | | Rainforests | Tropical fish | Environmental news | For kids | Madagascar | Photos | | | | Philippines - GOVERNMENT | | Philippines - GovernmentPhilippinesAS PRESIDENT CORAZON C. AQUINO entered the final year of her six-year term in 1991‚ she presided over a demoralized nation reeling from the effects of natural calamities and economic malaise. The country
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