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Fabian Society of Great Britain, 1999.
Founding, history, leadership, ideology and influence of this socialist group.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 9 sources, £ 50.95
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" Of all modern political groups the Fabian Society of Great Britain may have remained truest to its name. Unlike all the Democratic, Socialist, Liberal, Labor, and Communist groups, the Fabian name referred to a strategy rather than to an ideology. The name was taken from the Roman general Fabius Cunctator whose fame rested on his skill at defeating superior forces by means of wily tactics, great patience, and the avoidance of full-scale confrontation. The Fabian Society, founded by Thomas Davidson in 1883, aimed at the introduction of a socialist state in Great Britain. Unlike many groups that advocated various forms of socialism, however, the Fabians rejected the idea of revolution in favor of gradual, evolutionary change in the existing political and economic structure. The Society experienced periods of low activity during more than a century of existence.."
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Great Britain and the Euro, 2002.
An outline of Great Britains plans to not join the EU.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 14 sources, £ 16.95
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This paper examines Great Britain's decision to not join the European Community (EC) monetary union and not use the Euro as legal tender in Great Britain.
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Globalization, Europe and Great Britain, 2008.
A look at the impact of globalization on the welfare state in Europe and Great Britain.
3,071 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 56.95
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This paper argues that globalization has had some striking consequences for the people of Great Britain, for the people of Europe (principally Western Europe) and for the social policies geared towards assisting them. The paper suggests that globalization has been a negative force in the lives of working-class people and that, even if it has not quite led to the contraction of social welfare policies in Europe and in the UK, it has certainly served as the external impetus keeping governments from doing all they might on behalf of the less-fortunate. As a final point, the final part of this paper asserts that France has been relatively more resistant to the de-centralizing forces of globalization than either Britain and Germany, but there is simply no evidence that any of these three major countries have been able to escape the neo-liberal pressures of the global marketplace.
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"At the same time as the United Kingdom finds itself burdened with a society that is more polarized than ever before, it must also be borne in mind that the state - courtesy globalization - is seen by many has having less control over internal matters than ever before. Furthermore, countries like Great Britain have been forced to acknowledge that the new logic of globalization splits apart the traditional coupling of economic growth with an increase in social standards; in other words, a country can grow more economically powerful without necessarily seeing the living standards of many of its working-class families increase (Mishra, 1998)."
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The Political Cultures of Great Britain and Italy, 2002.
An examination of the similarities and differences of the political cultures in Great Britain and Italy.
2,968 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 55.95
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This paper begins by defining the term 'political culture' and then examines how this term relates to both Great Britain and Italy. It looks at the political origins and history of both states and compares the two. It then looks at the countries current political climates and explores whether there are any similarities.
Introduction
What is Political Culture?
Britain - The Politics of Continuity
Contemporary Politics
Italy - The Politics of Regionalism
Conclusions
References
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"Upon first examination, one would think there no two political cultures in the world more unalike than those of Great Britain - the United Kingdom - and Italy, that comparing the two is like comparing a Yorkshire Pudding with a Calabrian Pasta. It is true that Great Britain is the first modern nation-state, and was such when the King of France ruled little more than the Ile de France and was not as great as his nobles. Italians were busy killing each other off in the internecine wars of small city-states as Britain founded the first great western empire since that founded by the Romans. The nation of Italy has only a bit more than 150 years as a unified state - one that has never settled into unification easily. Yet there are more things in common between these two cultures than one might suppose at first."
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The European Union and Great Britain, 2002.
The role of the European Union in the world economy and Great Britain's involvement and non-involvement in aspects of the Union.
1,411 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper deals with many concepts of modern international relations, such as the departure from the bipolar system of the Cold war and how, with the united Europe, the world may be headed back to a bipolar system. The paper also explores how, beyond just being allies, the united Europe positions itself as an economical adversary of the United States. Finally, the essay explores the role of Great Britain in the formation of the European Union, while looking into the British refusal to enter it completely, as with acceptance of a single currency.
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"The European Union has been a formidable geo-political and economic institution for the past forty years. It has not always existed as we see it today. To obtain today?s form it has evolved in a similar fashion to other multi-lateral bodies in the world as well as some countries, such as the United States. The idea of a United Europe evolved from the ardent advocacy of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. On the 19th of September 1946, at Zurich University, he promoted the idea of a United States of Europe. From that moment on the European states began the Herculean task of coordinating economic agreements the most prominent of which is the new Exchange Rate Mechanism, or the ?Euro,? and other multi-national decisions that would be the beginning phases of economic, and in-turn governmental, integration in Europe. As Nigel Lawson stated; Economic and monetary union implies nothing less than European government. The first effect of this growing movement was the implementation of the Euro as a means of continental transaction amongst the member states in 1998 and the eventual full integration of the Euro among the member nations as of January 1, 2002."
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Great Britain and China, 2006.
This paper explores the diplomacy of commercial relations that took place between Great Britain and China.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 22.95
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The paper discusses how for a brief time in the latter half of the 19th century, there was a huge increase in communications and cordial relations between Great Britain and China. However, this had nothing to do with friendship, or any kind of warm relationships. The paper explains that on the side of China, diplomacy seemed the wisest course of action for the faltering Ch'ing dynasty. On the British side, diplomacy was pursued purely in the interests of commerce. These two assertions can clearly be shown by examining relations between the two countries during the time period 1860 to 1864.
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19th Century Reforms in Great Britain, 2004.
An analysis of the political, social, and economic reforms in Great Britain up to 1850.
2,061 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper discusses 19th century Britain and focuses on the political, social, and economic reforms that took place during this era. The paper explains that the reform in the British government between 1831 and 1850 greatly aided in the dynamic changes within England based on the economic, political, and social agendas held by the various political parties. The paper claims that these reforms were a necessary adjunct to English history, for they made the country stronger and more cohesive, helped immensely during the coming years of the 20th century when England would be tested to its limits in the 'Great War' of 1914 and World War II.
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"Between 1831 and 1850, Great Britain experienced numerous economical, political and social problems that threatened to literally tear the country apart. For many of those associated with the English government, especially the men that sat in the House of Lords and the House of Commons, it was clear that after the disastrous war with the American Colonies that England must somehow reform its laws and statutes that mostly affected the middle and lower classes. Thus, many new bills and acts were passed that in essence served as the dynamic process for change in Great Britain. The Industrial Revolution, which had vastly altered the social and economic face of England between 1750 and 1850, brought about the need for change, for it "posed a set of technical administrative problems which no. . . party, Whig or Tory, was capable of handling" and forced the British government to seek out "a fresh interpretation of the duties of government" (Churchill 23-24)."
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Public Opinion, the Euro and Great Britain, 2002.
Examining issues governing the discussion of whether to institute the Euro currency in Great Britain.
1,784 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper addresses the various issues on the top of public debate regarding the introduction of the Euro as a replacement for the current British currency of pounds. It present arguments for and againsts its introduction and examines Prime Minister Blair's position on the issue. It explains Blair's ?five economic tests? conditions that the Euro needs to pass before being introduced in Britain. It discusses how public opinions change according to social classes and concludes with a discussion on Britain's general attitude towards Europe.
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"Whether to adopt the euro is a controversial issue in Great Britain. Public opinion sways on the subject, based on national economic and political concerns, as well as international developments. The centrist Tony Blair has cautiously backed the adoption of the Euro, but he continues to face significant opposition, from within his own Labor Party as well as from the opposition Conservative Party. While some in Great Britain support adopting the euro, many feel that adopting the currency would not be in the country?s best interest. Some feel simply that they would lose control of their economy, and consequently, their country. Others frame the argument in terms of a larger criticism of the European Union, which is often portrayed as overly bureaucratic by the British media. There are, of course, those who support the Euro, citing the long term political and economic benefits for Europe as a whole, in which Great Britain would share. And, of course, there are those who simply are not sure?a significant portion of the population."
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Great Britain.
This paper discusses the geography, history and cultural and scientific contributions of Great Britain.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper explains that Britain became "civilized" in the first century B.C. when the Romans invaded and remained for some five hundred years. They were followed by the Viking and other Scandinavian invaders, such as the Angles, Saxons and Jutes. The author points out the huge parade of British geniuses beginning with Geoffrey Chaucer to the immortal William Shakespeare; philosopher-writers like Thomas Hobbes, John Locke and Adam Smith; the most famous women writers of their time--Jane Austen, George Eliot, the Bronte Sisters; Noel Coward; Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin, and perhaps the greatest British export, the Beatles. The paper concludes that the United Kingdom is not the empire it once was; however, it still stands as a beacon of freedom in a Europe beset by fractious, ethnic struggle.
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"Historically, the next remarkable figure in British history was the Tudor King, Henry VIII. While we all know about his many wives, and as the father of Elizabeth I, the most important historical fact was his severing religion from the Catholic Church in Rome, and establishing The Church of England as the "official" British religion (which it still remains today). Henry's time was also one of establishing the British navy, in part to investigate the New World, and in part to raid the Spanish and Portuguese ships, returning from the New World, laden with gold and jewels. While many history books proclaim Sir Francis Drake, for example, as the "savior" of Britain in the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, actually he was a vicious pirate captain who (with the tacit approval of the English Crown) raided and sank dozens of ships along the French coast, brining spoils and booty back to England."
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Crime in Great Britain, 2002.
A look at past, present and future position of crime in Great Britain.
1,830 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 11 sources, £ 36.95
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A research journal about the past and present aspects of rising crime rates in Britain. The author examines past crime statistics and cause of crime, as well as present increases in crime rates and how this can be changed to secure the future.
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"There are aspects of the past, of the present, and aspect of the hopeful future that have influenced this thought. The past defines what crime is and how it affects people, what causes crime and criminals, how much crimes have changed, and why there are crimes. The present shows the rise in crime, current attitudes towards the crime rates, and what is currently being done to bring the rates down. Lastly, the look towards the future will encompass how the system will change to lower these rates, how rates are expected to change, how the public?s attitude will change on how to lower the rates, as well as a note not to become too caught up in the solving of the problem."
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BMW Series 5 Autos In Great Britain: A Marketing Research Survey, 1997.
Analyzes BMW showroom displays, sales literature, press reports and consumer data in order to study the different ways in which BMWs are promoted in Great Britain.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 12 sources, £ 40.95
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"BMW Series 5 Autos In Great Britain: A Marketing Research Survey
Summary
In an attempt to study the different ways and means, by which Bavarian Motor Works (BMW) is being promoted, marketed, and serviced in the United Kingdom, the following research methods were employed:
A. Field visits to BMW showrooms in Leeds and London to determine how BMW's were explained, displayed, and marketed.
B. In-depth analysis of available sales literature given out by BMW both in England and in America, in an attempt to see what differences, if any, are taken in approach and attitude.
C. Field interviews with a random cross section of the British populace conducted in person and via telephone to ..."
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Great Britain and France: Recipes for Failure?, 2002.
Examines the parliamentary systems of France and Great Britain, comparing and contrasting them. Presents an argument that they are both not effective forms of government.
1,524 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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This paper argues that the political systems utilized in the UK and in France are ultimately recipes for failure. They are each inherently fractious systems which produce divided, multi-party governing bodies. It argues that, as a result, they are unstable, creating governments of short duration, and they are inefficient, poorly fulfilling the representative objectives to which they aspire.
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"Great Britain is a parliamentary democracy in which citizens have the right to vote for the parliament and government of their choice. The British Parliament has three components: the House of Commons (1), an elected body consisting of 659 paid members, the House of Lords(2), an unelected body consisting of hereditary members, senior bishops of the Church, and others nominated mainly by the major political parties, and the Monarchy(3), an unelected post- largely ceremonial and necessarily impartial. Jointly, the three governing bodies pass laws, provide the government with funds, and(in the House of Lords) debate policy and relevant issues of the day(Britain in the USA, 1999)."
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The Great Famine of Ireland and Great Britain, 2002.
An examination of the role of the British government, society and economics in bringing about and dealing with the Great Irish Famine of 1845-1849 and its consequences.
3,751 words (approx. 15.0 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 65.95
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This paper discusses the Great Irish Famine of 1845-1849 which stemmed from a then unknown fungus disease, phytophtora infestans, which ruined most of the Irish potato crops in 1845 and 1846. It looks at how British policy toward the relief of the misery and suffering caused by the potato blights was hamstrung by a rigid, narrow and basically inhuman economic doctrine which served the interests of the governing classes in Great Britain at the expense of the starving and diseased masses of Ireland afflicted as a result of the Famine.
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Introduction and Summary Conclusions
Development of the Potato Monoculture and Obstacles to Reform
Peel's Response to the Famine, 1845-46
Failures of the Whigs after Mid-1846
British Society and Irish Relief
Upper and Middle Class Arrogance and Indifference
Overall Assessment
Conclusion
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"The first potato blight which struck the harvest of 1845 caught political leaders and government officials by surprise because previous potato crop failures had been localized, and, according to Percival, "the potato crop had never failed for two years running" (42). Ireland had been relatively prosperous in the late 18th century. It benefitted from the strong demand and high prices for agricultural products during the Napoleonic wars. However, according to Whelan, after 1815, "agricultural prices halved" and "the linen industry was dislocated by the advent of factory-spinning and weaving" (25). Almost all of Ireland other than Ulster remained agricultural. In 1801, Parliament at Westminster destroyed the last vestige of Irish autonomy by abolishing the Irish Parliament under the Act of Union. "
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Tracing Economic Patterns in Great Britain, 2002.
Describes the transitions and patterns of Britain's economy from a historical perpsective.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 44.95
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The country of Great Britain is arguably the first country to ever experience the impact of new economies, based primarily in their position as a leader in new social and technological innovations. Great Britain's acceptance of change placed it in the position to profit financially from changes within their social system, indicating that the recent history of this country's economy can be traced to various social trends. This paper describes the transitions in the economy of Great Britain from the Agricultural Revolution to the recent day, with a focus on the economic rise and fall of the country.
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