The Idea of Race.
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(5 pp) Four basic questions have been proposed for discussion from the information that we have examined in the course, of "The Idea of Race:" 1) The need for national identity in relationship to racism, from the viewpoint of Malik (1996). 2) Using Malik again to examine the development of "equality" and "humanity" as growth parallels to racism. 3) Is "race" a good example of the social "embededness" of science? 4) Can ethnic cleansing in the former Jugoslavia be sociologically explained? Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Modern Post-War Empire
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that if an empire can best be defined by its dominance, its influence, and, of course, its power, then the post World War II realities of the United States impact on the world would certainly appear to qualify it as an "empire." When considered in the context of "empire," there are a number of factors that should be examined. For example, the end of the Cold War, the dissolution of the Soviet Union, even the technological advancements that have taken place have all served to shift the focus from military-motivated development and progress to a more globalized interdependence. Bibliography lists only one source.
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The Russian Economy Before & After The Break-up of the Soviet Union / Economic History and Systematic Change
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The earliest notions of modern Russian economic state can be linked to the leadership of Peter the Great, who, in 1682, began to reshape Europe and initiated the entrance of Russia as a world power. Since that time, the transformation of economic conditions in Russia has been linked to the founding premises for expansion, control and industrial development asserted by Peter I. This 48 page paper reflects the nature of the Russian economy both before and after the break-up of the Soviet Union, and considers the link between the history of the economy and conditions in 1991 that resulted in the end of the Soviet Union. Bibliography lists 32 sources.
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The Russian Revolution
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5 pages in length. According to Edward Acton, author of Rethinking the Russian Revolution, the primary cause of the February Revolution of 1917 was directly due to the czarist regime collapse from the insurmountable pressure of World War I. Secondarily, the country suffered from a backward economic situation that proved impossible to overcome in the face of Germany's industrialization. Failure to take complete control in the February Revolution compelled Lenin to seek it once again in the October Revolution. The myriad interpretations of both the February and October Revolutions exact an image of dichotomy, in that some believe these two battles were paramount to Russia's very survival, while others contend that they could have - and should have - been avoided at all costs. No additional sources cited.
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The Snows of Chernobyl: A Story of Environmental Impacts and International Intrigue
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This 30 page paper outlines a fictitious story relating the impacts of the Chernobyl fallout on an industrial complex in the Ukraine, and suggests that the way in which the governments of Russia and a number of other countries reacted to the incident at Chernobyl significantly impacted the outcomes for regional industrial sector operations. This paper creates a fictional story, but uses accurate information regarding Chernobyl, as well as regulatory information and environmental efforts that provides a basis for the characters' interactions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan and the Policies of Leonid Ilich Brezhnev
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A 10 page overview of the events and policies leading up to the December 1979 invasion of Afghanistan by the Soviet Union. Traces the history of the country and its international relations since World War II. Discusses the importance of the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union and the Brezhnev Doctrine in the ultimate invasion . Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Use of Passive in Russian
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This 5 page paper considers the use of passive language in Russian. The use of passive language occurs in many languages and assessments of the impact of the use of the passive in Russian provides some insight into specific elements of the language. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHLanRus.wps

The Warsaw Pact: A Vehicle for Russian Imperialism?
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A 5 page discussion of the role of the 1955 Warsaw Pact in Russia's past and present imperialistic tendencies. Cautions that while the Warsaw Pact was dissolved with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russian imperialism continues to present many concerns to world order. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPwarsaw.wps

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