In cultural anthropology and sociology‚ reciprocity refers to non-market exchange of goods and labour; that is‚ "gift economic systems". It is the basis of most non-market economies. The concept was key to the debate between early anthropologists Bronislaw Malinowski and Marcel Mauss on the meaning of "Kula exchange" in the Trobriand Islands off Papua New Guinea during the First World War.[1] Malinowski used Kula exchange to demonstrate the apparently random gift-giving was in fact a key political
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THE IMPLICATIONS OF CULTURAL PROTECTIONISM “A STUDY OF THE NIGERIAN TELEVISION BROADCAST INDUSTRY” Establishing the Global Context MBA 502 April 18‚ 2014 Submitted By: “We have read the Student Academic Code of Conduct and this assignment complies with the Code.” 1. INTRODUCTION Government imposes import barriers when they see that local industry is threatened by imports. Considering the increasing transition toward globalization‚ how far can the local industry be protected? This will
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Vandalism‚ such as tagging or damage of property‚ has been becoming a serious problem in society. It has come to the point where vandalism seems like an everyday activity which has been creating problems for our government. Since vandalism is becoming a serious problem in our society‚ punishments like fine should be replaced with community service. Despite people thinking that fines have a strong effect‚ these consequences are not really working. If fines were effect‚ vandalism would not be a
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SPACES AND EXCHANGES. America has always been « the land of opportunities » for many immigrants. In one century‚ 30 million europeans immigrated to the USA for many reasons and lawas in 1965 have opened the floogates to a multitude of immigrants of different nationalities « a melting polt ». So‚ what part immigrants play in the exchanges between countries and what do the new americans aspire to ? The reasons why America is still a destination for immigrants. We studied a cover of the
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Implications of Juvenile Courts Juvenile Justice Abstract The Juvenile Justice System was created in the late 1800s to reform U.S. policies regarding youth offenders. “The juvenile court was founded at the turn of this century as a specialized institution for dealing with dependent‚ neglected‚ and delinquent minors. Its guiding principle was “parens patrie”‚ meaning the state or a guardian becomes the parent. A century ago‚ the focus of the juvenile justice system was on the juvenile
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Throughout history there has been an ongoing argument of what really happened during the Christopher Columbus time period and the years leading up to this voyage to "the New World". People argue if the land was untouched and if it was not‚ were the people who were already occupying it uncivilized or was that just the thoughts and interpretations of the new settlers‚ and most importantly‚ who really deserved the credit of the New World’s success. Two sources that argue the traditional thoughts portrayed
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Earnings Management and Its Implications Educating the Accounting Profession By Michael D. Akers‚ Don E. Giacomino‚ and Jodi L. Bellovary August 2007 Issue AUGUST 2007 - In the wake of continuing‚ highly publicized E-mail Story financial frauds and failures‚ the accounting profession has placed renewed emphasis on issues related to earnings Print Story management and earnings quality. The SEC and the public are demanding greater assurance about the quality of earnings. Staff Accounting Bulletin
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molecular scale.It is applicable in all the fields of science such as Biology‚ Materials science ‚Physics and Engineering . Nanoscience involves the ability to examine and to control individual atoms and molecules .Scientists currently match the future implications of nanotechnology.Nanoscience or Nanotechnology is able to create many new materials and devices with a vast range of applications .On the other hand ‚ it raises many problems as any new technology including concerns about toxicity and environmental
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What are the implications of determinism for our understanding of free will? Argue your position. There are several implications of determinism that illustrate our understanding of free will. It is a general understanding that we as humans should be free to make our own choices our lives; yet we also understand that events‚ including human behaviour‚ may have a prior cause‚ perhaps due to natural or some other circumstance. This paper aims to identify and present these implications of determinism
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Ethical Implications in Practice The embodiment of Nursing is caring and compassion‚ the prevention of illness‚ lessening any discomforts and the protection‚ betterment and reclamation of health. Ethics has been an essential part of the framework of the healthcare provider and it is idiosyncratic‚ self reflective and abiding. Another essential part is confidentiality‚ for the healthcare provider and patient this helps gain trust and open communication‚ ensuring that the best possible care can be
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