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London University Essays and Term Papers
Escapism And Virtual RealityABSTRACT
The use of computers in society provides obvious benefits and some drawbacks.
`Virtual Reality', a new method of interacting with any computer, is presented
and its advantages and disadvantages are considered. The human aspect of
computing and computers as a form of escapism are ...
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The Regulators Of North Carolina: Outraged Opressors
The history of colonial North Carolina is bombarded with frequent strife and
turmoil. The people of North Carolina, because of a lack in supervision from
the British monarchy, learned to possess an independent spirit. The colony remained
isolated from the rest of the ...
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Classical Economist - Adam SmiOften called the founder of modern economics, Adam Smith, born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, June 5, 1723, was a wide-ranging social philosopher and economist whose masterwork, "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations" (1776), is one of the most influential studies of Western ...
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Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac"Physical Laws should have mathematical beauty." This statement was Dirac's
response to the question of his philosophy of physics, posed to him in Moscow in
1955. He wrote it on a blackboard that is still preserved today.[1]
Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac (1902-1984), known as P. A. M. Dirac, was ...
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Computer Mediated EvnvironmentsCHOICE IN COMPUTER-MEDIATED ENVIRONMENTS
In the last several years, the increased diffusion of computer and telecommunications technologies in businesses and homes has produced new ways for organizations to connect with their customers. These computer mediated environments (CMEs) such as the ...
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The Life And Times Of The ManAlexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Alexander Graham Bell is remembered today as the inventor of the telephone, but he was also an outstanding teacher of the deaf and a prolific inventor of other devices. Bell was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, to a family of speech educators. His father, Melville ...
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Buddhist Art--two Periods Of BTwo Periods of Buddhist Art in India
Less than 1% of the population of modern India is Buddhist. Therefore, it is reasonable to say that India’s importance for Buddhism and its art is mainly its historical influence. Not only is India the country where the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, ...
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Same-sex MarriageThere are many important issues discussed in public policy today. One of these issues is homosexual marriage. This is an important issue because it deals with a relatively large minority of the United States. This issue is put into many different lights. Those of morals, family values and ...
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Bipolar Affective DisorderThe phenomenon of has been a mystery since
the 16th and 17th century. The Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh was thought to of
suffered from bipolar disorder. It appears that there are an abundance of
people with the disorder yet, no true causes or cures for the disorder. Clearly
the Bipolar ...
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Gender Roles in The Royal Arts of AfricaGender Roles in African Royal Art
Gender roles are defined by a community in terms of social constructs based on shared meaning. There are a number of ways in which to view gender relationships, among them are language (verbal and non-verbal), political access, employment differences and art, ...
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A Breif History Of ComicsComics: In the Beginning The modern comic, as we know it, began in Joseph Pulitzer's New York World on February 17,1895. The comic, drawn by Richard F. Outcault, was based on the life of Mickey Dugan, an Irish immigrant child in the city. Although the strip had no name, people have dubbed it the ...
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The Ethical Delimma Of Journalist
Society must have media law to protect confidentiality of people and organizations, as moral principles would not sometimes rescue them from journalism greed. The example of rape case would powerfully explain how important of media law is, in order to protect the victim. Furthermore, public ...
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The Red Book And The Power Structure Of Communist ChinaPropaganda in China during the Cultural Revolution took on many forms;
there were mass Red Guard demonstrations in Tianamen Square in support of Mao
Zedong, pictures of Mao were put up in every conceivable location from
restaurants to the wallpaper in nurseries, and pamphlets and books of ...
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Virtualism In ArchitectureThis subject was suggested as a possible topic from the course outline. As it is an area of much interest and controversy was chosen as the direction of study for the paper. Previous research into Virtual Reality (VR), coupled with a particular interest in its architectural application also ...
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Financial InstabilityThe soaring volume of international finance and increased
interdependence in recent decades has increased concerns about volatility and
threats of a financial crisis. This has led many to investigate and analyze the
origins, transmission, effects and policies aimed to impede ...
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WelafreIn November 1960, at the age of 43, John F. Kennedy became the youngest man ever elected president of the United States. Theodore Roosevelt had become president at 42 when President William McKinley was assassinated, but he was not elected at that age. On Nov. 22, 1963, Kennedy was shot to death ...
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Aristotle- Thoughts And PhilosIn 384 BC, Nicomachas and Phaestas experienced the birth of their son, Aristotle, in a small town on the north east coast of the peninsula of Chaldice called Stagira. Descendent of a medical family, Aristotle would pursue studies in physical science, biology, psychology, chemistry, zoology, ...
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Bleeding Ireland And Black AmericaFall Road is deserted. Only a few dirt-caked, barefoot, Irishmen can be
seen shivering in the adjacent park. We walk past the Catholic neighborhoods
knowing, at any moment, buildings might explode and automatic weapon fire could
lacerate the air on every side of us. Belfast is charming, apart ...
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Global Warming And The Greenhouse EffectThe Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
Recently, global warming has moved to a serious scientific issue. Because sunlight is constantly falling on the earth, the law of physics say that the planet has to radiate the same amount of energy back into space. Infrared radiation is sent out by the ...
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Essay On KierkegaardCan we will to believe what we choose? Are there times when we should at least try to believe in something? If it were easy to manipulate our own beliefs, low self-esteem would vanish, the divorce rate would decline, and over-consumption would disappear with the reminder: "I already have enough ...
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