the history of pluralism The fall of 1990‚ some 25 students joined Diana Eck for a course at Harvard University on “World Religions in New England.” Each week‚ the class would divide into teams to visit religious communities in the Boston area and then meet to discuss what we had learned. From Sri Lakshmi Temple‚ located close to the starting point of the Boston Marathon‚ to New England’s first mosque‚ established in the shadows of the cranes of Quincy’s shipyards‚ we began to discover and document
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------------------------------------------------- History of Manipur From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia The documented history of Manipur begins with the reign of King Pakhangba (r. 33–154 AD)‚ who unified the seven clans of Manipuri society. Introduction of the Vaishnavism school of Hinduismbrought about significant changes in the history of the state. Manipur ’s early history is set forth in the Cheitharon Kumpapa‚ a chronicle of royal events which claims to record events from the founding
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| THE END OF HISTORY AND THE LAST MAN | HISTORY OF IDEAS | | | | ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We have taken efforts in writing this report. However‚ it would not have been possible without the kind support and help of many individuals. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all of them. We are highly indebted to Mr. Asad Shahzad for his guidance and constant supervision as well as for providing necessary information regarding the report & also for his support in completing the
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History of Medicare HCS 530 Professor Michele Fletcher December 4‚ 2006 Background The Social Security system‚ which was created as an economic safety net for older Americans‚ was failing to protect them against the greatest single cause of economic dependency in old age which was the high cost of medical care. The need for a social insurance program to provide older Americans with reliable health care coverage started within the Social Security Administration
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The History of Pi The History of Pi Most individuals who have a general mathematical education that touches on the basics of geometry commonly know pi. The definition of pi is the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of the circle (Smoller‚ 2001). The majority of the population‚ however‚ does not realize the history associated with the symbol‚ which not only spans throughout the centuries but throughout the millenniums. The Babylonians‚ Egyptians‚ Archimedes of Syracuse‚ Leonardo of Pisa
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of Belizean History Belize‚ the only English speaking country in Central America‚ emerged from being a mere settlement for pirates to an independent nation of patriots. The population of this diverse country is made up of Creole‚ Mestizo‚ Maya‚ Garifuna‚ East Indian‚ Chinese and Mennonites. In fact‚ each ethnic group plays a vital role in the remarkable history of Belize. The Europeans also contributed to what is now Belize. Nonetheless‚ to receive the essence of Belizean History‚ it is imperative
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Fall Semester 2011 History H-217: The Nature of History (15471) Tuesdays 3:00PM-5:40PM Cavanaugh Hall 215 Professor Modupe Labode Office: 420 Cavanaugh Hall Email: mlabode@iupui.edu Telephone: 317-274-3829 Office Hours: Tuesdays‚ 1-2; Thursdays 1-3‚ and by appointment. Mailbox: 504M Cavanaugh Hall Course Description: This course is an introduction to the study of history. Readings and discussion will explore the sources that historians use to interpret history and construct narratives
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Page One History of Tattoos Regina Perkins English 101 April 23‚ 2010 Annie Mak Page Two Introduction: Tattoos are so taboo yet so interesting you get different reactions from different people. But one thing we all agree on when it comes to getting a tattoo / body art‚ the pain you endure makes the story of the tattoo that more interesting. Tattoos are a beautiful thing
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History of Sociological and Anthropological Thought Introduction -Social thought provides general theories to explain actions and behavior of society as a whole. -The broad arena of social thought encompasses sociological‚ political and philosophical ideas. -Classical social theory has generally been presented from a perspective of Western philosophy; the result is that it has often been seen as very Eurocentric. -Classical sociological theories are important not only historically‚ but also
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HISTORY OF ITSEKIRI‚ WARRI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA‚ DELTA STATE The Itsekiris are a peculiar and unique people in the Nigerian Niger Delta. They have inhabited their homeland‚ which now constitutes the Warri Local Government Areas of Delta State‚ Nigeria‚ for centuries. The Itsekiris have rich traditional and cultural practices. In the 15th century‚ the early Itsekiris adopted a prince (Ginuwa) from the kingdom of Benin as a monarch‚ and quickly united into a kingdom under his rule. Prior to this
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