Abstract
This looks at how both poems are based on the theme discrimination and how they discuss different types of this issue. It shows how "You Will Be Hearing From Us Shortly" is based on various types of discrimination including age, appearance, accent, education, background and marital status whereas "Telephone Conversation" is about racism, in terms of color. For each poem, it discusses the subject matter, the impression given of each of the characters, the tone, the use of language and the form of the poem.

From the Paper
"The poem "You will be hearing from us shortly" is about a person being discriminated against in an interview. The issue of discrimination is conveyed through the interviewer asking the interviewee firstly about his or her age. This is shown when the interviewer asks "Now your age. Perhaps you feel able to make your own comment about that, too?" This indicates that the interviewer and his company want someone who is younger and less mature. They may feel threatened if they employ an older person and it is also possible that they may have to pay them more money. The interviewer and his company can influence a younger more easily. The interviewer is against the interviewee's older age. In comparison, the poem "Telephone conversation" does not discuss any discrimination of age. Instead, the first type of discrimination shown is in terms of color."

Tags:prejudice, interview, colour, accent

Abstract
This paper discusses the main reason why, in the early 1700s, British town planning seemed to diverge from that on the continent, even though a common heritage was present. The conclusion is a surprising amount of politics, national rivalry and religious differences that altered British building environment.

From the Paper
"Baroque design flourished on the continent between 1600 and 1750, particularly in Catholic countries. It tended to be expressive, flamboyant and encouraged by the Roman Catholic church (Hutchinson:2005). A Baroque designer would usually have had the support of a ruler and would therefore expect his development to be completed in its entirety, in contrast to events at the Royal Crescent in Bath, for example. The emergence of Baroque town planning in continental Europe is tied to the Renaissance, Reformation and subsequently the Counter-Reformation. Advances in science and the discovery of the New World provided the context for the creation of towns and cities that came to reflect the new wealth of the major European powers as well as the new cosmopolitanism of the ruling classes. "

Tags:london, planning

Abstract
This paper analyzes the question of whether the 21st Century has seen a dramatic shift in the principles of US foreign policy, examining the foreign policy principles adopted by both G.W. Bush's and Obama's administrations. The paper asserts that both administrations, while following similar goals in general, showed distinctive differences in the approaches to the foreign policy. The paper explains that Bush's initial approach to the foreign affairs was drastically transformed by the attacks of 9/11 and changed to a hybrid mixture of realism and idealism and that Obama has demonstrated his commitment to embrace diplomatic and multilateral relations while building partnerships and cooperating with allies. The paper goes on to clarify that although Obama still promotes continued American leadership, development of democratic societies and shows commitment to American values as the foundation for his actions, his approach to the foreign policy is pragmatic and not ideological, which can be seen as another shift from the previous administrations. The paper concludes that, with the second year of the new administration unfolding, it remains to be seen whether these changes will last and how great the transformation will be at the end.

Outline:
Introduction
Bush's Administration and 9/11
National Security Policy
Global Economy and Environment
A Change Under Obama Administration?
Conclusions
References

From the Paper
"A distinct departure from the previous administrations appears to be Obama's approach towards the issue of nuclear proliferation. He has adopted a view that is popular among many security experts - that the vision of a nuclear weapons-free world along with practical steps to achieve this is the best protection against the rising nuclear threats (Cirincione, 2010, p.122). However, from a different perspective, Thayer (2010, p.3-4) argues, that, despite Obama's initial rhetoric, his administration is a purely realist one. Having realised the problems with Iran, US is quietly preparing for a nuclear-armed Iran and adjusting alliances and military force structure accordingly. He further identifies similarities between the Bush's and Obama's administrations not only with regards to Afghanistan and Iraq but also in the foreign policies towards Russia and China."

Tags:unilaterial, idealism, realism, idealogy, pragmatic, reaction, nuclear, 9, 11

Abstract
This paper compares and contrasts the German, Japanese and Anglo Saxon (USA) management and culture. Areas that are used for comparison include national and organizational culture, the economy, organizational aims, management styles, employment practices, approaches to promotion and other businesses and institutions. Arguments as to which style is the most successful are also provided.

From the Paper
"Companies, like countries have identifiable cultures. An organizational culture is the combination of shared values and beliefs of members of organizations and is affected by the cultures of society. There are three main cultures and styles of management including Anglo-Saxon, which incorporates the Unites States and Great Britain, Japanese and German. Each culture has its preferred ways of co-coordinating and controlling. Culture influences a company's behavior, linking different jobs, rules and procedures. Organizational culture can undergo change. Schein (1992) believes that only statements can be made about elements of culture and not culture in its entirety due to the complexity of the issue."

Tags:culture, economy, germany, hrm, japan, management, promotion, trade, unions, usa

Abstract
This paper is a comparison between the political theories of John Rawls and Robert Nozick and their opinions on distributive justice. Very emotive examples are utilised throughout this paper and the welfare state and the legitimacy of such a system is discussed. The Rawls' 'veil of ignorance' to legitimise the welfare state is described and the counter arguments of Nozick are reviewed. Finally, there is also a mention of morality and philanthropy.

From the Paper
"Rawls's theory is based upon the view that there should be an equal distribution of the wealth of society among all individuals, where "everyone should have an equal share" (Clayton et al, 2002, p165). He believes that all individuals have an equal claim to these benefits and that individuals should not be "advantaged or disadvantaged by natural future or social circumstances" (John Rawls, 1971, p18) in their lives which they have no direct control over, such as family, social class, and physical and mental attributes. His view is that men are born into different positions within society and so they have different expectations of life determined, in part by the political system, as well as by economic and social circumstances and in this way the institutions of society "favour certain starting places over others" (Ibid, 1971, p7). "

Tags:Veil, of, Ignorance, welfare, state, Rights, liberties, Locke

Abstract
This essay compares the works of Herodotus and Thucydides, and the way in which Herodotus influenced Thucydides' own views on the writing of history. It examines differences in their language, the importance attributed to the supernatural, their views on historical causation and their use of sources.

From the Paper
"Herodotus' Histories earned him the title of "The Father of History", the first person ever to investigate historical causation without paying too much homage to divine influence. Roughly twenty-five years later, Thucydides' The Peloponnesian War continued Herodotus' history, taking up from the moment Histories ends."

Tags:athens, greece, greek, histories, peloponnesian

Abstract
This essay will discuss the competing claims of both the stockholder and the stakeholder approaches to corporate social responsibility. An explanation for corporate social responsibility will be provided and arguments will be put forward for similarities and differences in the stockholder and stakeholder approaches to this movement. Evidence to support these arguments will be provided throughout the essay.

From the paper:

"Before discussing the competing claims, it must be understood what is meant by the term corporate social responsibility. Corporate social responsibility is just one aspect of business ethics and has become increasingly important for companies operating in the global economy. It is a fast developing and increasingly competitive field. There is no single, commonly accepted definition of corporate social responsibility but it generally refers to the idea that businesses are accountable for the effects of their actions on the community and should seek socially and economically beneficial results. It involves operating a business in a way that meets ethical and legal standards as well as meeting public expectation. Decisions taken by managers need to satisfy the needs of the community and companies must be accountable for the way in which their results are achieved."

Tags:corporate, drucker, friedman, responsibility, shareholder, social, stakeholder, stockholder

Abstract
This paper analyzes the subject of Knowledge Management by comparing two papers, "Managing Knowledge for Personal and Organizational Benefit" by Catherine Bailey & Martin Clarke, and "Knowledge Management in Small and Medium Sized Companies: Knowledge Management for Entrepreneurs" by R.P. uit Beijerse." The papers are analyzed and evaluated as separate papers and as well as compared and contrasted, with references from other sources.

From the Paper
"Both articles emphasize the importance of the individual, however the Bailey and Clarke article focuses more heavily on the benefit to the organization from the individuals development, the Beijerse article is more general in terms of knowledge within all aspects of the workplace, analyzing the structure, strategy and culture. Many other authors have analyzed the contribution of individuals knowledge to the benefit of an organization, "brings together business processes, as well as the activities, skills and expertise of individuals within the business." (Phelps A, 2000)"

Tags:business, company, comparison, computer, individual, information, internet, literature, nonaka, organization, organization, personal, review, theory, web

Abstract
The paper critically assesses two differing research methodologies; quantitative and qualitative as both form an important part of sociological examination although fundamental differences exist between them. The paper provides an outline of each method and the manner in which it is employed followed by an examination of the inherent differences between the two methodologies. The paper concludes with an assessment as to what advantages can be attained when the two opposite approaches are used in conjunction with one another.

From the Paper
"Therefore, from such a basis it is possible to see how the two different methods employ differing criteria when examining social phenomena. Quantitative methodology relies heavily on measurable scientific data (Phillips, 1976; p. 102). As such, wide ranging data collection is a consistent feature of the quantitative approach. This would include data collection methods such as surveys and questionnaires. Interviews could also play an important role in quantitative research but such interviews would be heavily structured. A clear and unambiguous structure is vital to the methodology employed so that clearly definable scientific results can be offered. Given this, the quantitative approach requires as a prerequisite that the individual researcher or interviewer adopts an impartial and detached stance toward the research. (Bailey 1994; p. 136). Becoming heavily and directly involved in the research process could impact on the mathematical result and therefore negatively affect the reliability of the data."

Tags:qualitative, analysis, observational, techniques, statistics

Abstract
The paper compares the two poets and notes the major differences in their styles, focusing on length of poems, tension within the poems, meter and syntax. The paper also examines the similarities the two poets shared, most notable of which was that both invented their own form of verse and the fact that they were both not too popular with publishers because of the content of their poetry.

From the Paper
"The styles of both Whitman and Dickinson are completely different, the style of the poet can also define how much tension a poem contains. Dickinson's own idiosyncratic style simply lends itself to tensions. Her lines are almost always short and she uses syntax in a very specific way which helps to build up the tensions in her work, which does often prove as Gelpi points out to be the coherence of it. Whereas Whitman's style is free verse and his lines are often as long as her wants them to be, they don't have the same tensions as Dickinson's simply down to the way they were written."

Tags:grass, leaves, gelpi, song, of, myself, gun