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The Historical Cost Convention, 2004.
An overview of inflation accounting in the United Kingdom.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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This paper discusses how the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) should adopt an inflation accounting methodology for the United Kingdom that conforms to the general global trend to the use of inflation accounting as a more accurate means of preparing financial statements. It looks at how the use of historical cost leads to distortions in valuation of assets over time with the distortion magnifying in periods of high inflation or assets that are held over long periods of time. It also examines how the adoption of a specific inflation accounting methodology would function to standardize accounting practices in the preparation of financial statements and allow more effective comparability of the financial statements of firms in the United Kingdom with those of other nations.
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"Inflation accounting is theoretically grounded on the need to maintain capital on an entity or proprietary basis and the need to properly value assets (Robson, The discourse, 197). From this perspective inflation accounting is involved with the need to accurately represent value. The primary difficulty with developing and implementing an inflation accounting method, however, lies with the concept of value, with varying interpretations of value in the perspective of shareholders, the perspective of corporate governance, and to some degree, from the perspective of fundamental economic theory. In addition, the uses of information regarding value can vary, with the information used as part of the decision-making process for each asset."
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Traditional Cost Accounting vs. Activity Based Costing, 2006.
This paper examines the pros and cons of two specific cost accounting systems: Traditional cost accounting (TCA) and activity based costing (ABC).
1,725 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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The writer of this paper stresses that the purpose of any cost accounting system is to provide current information about the total cost of manufacturing a product or performing a service. This paper analyzes in detail the strengths and weaknesses of traditional cost accounting (TCA) and activity base costing (ABC). TCA is a well developed method of estimating cost incurred while the ABC system is based on costs which are driven by factors other than product volume.
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"A problem may arise in the use of actual overhead costs. The problem stems from the fact that many of the elements of manufacturing are fixed costs, rather than variable costs. Fixed costs are those that tend to remain relatively constant from month to month. Examples of fixed overhead costs include the monthly salary paid to plant managers, depreciation, property taxes, and insurance on plant assets."
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Pastoral Convention in Poetry, 2002.
A research paper on the use of pastoral convention in poetry.
2,105 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 15 sources, APA, £ 46.95
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This paper on the pastoral convention in poetry describes the historical roots of the convention and its development. It shows that pastoral poetry is more than a mere convention and many works pertaining to the convention are of a high literary merit with social, political and personal thoughts evident in the work that can only be truly appreciated if they are examined in detail beyond the face value. The paper uses examples of poems that may be seemingly relatively simple with the themes of the convention have a deeper meaning that depends on the reader?s interpretation.
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"Pastoral Poetry is a literary work dealing with the lives of shepherds or rural life in general. It typically draws a contrast between the innocence and serenity of simple country life and the misery and corruption of the city, especially court life. The Pastoral imitates rural life, usually the life of an imaginary Golden Age, in which the loves of shepherds and shepherdesses play a prominent part. The term today loosely pertains to poetry that contains a reference to rural life."
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Institutional Slavery & the 1787 Constitutional Convention, 2001.
Examines relationship of slavery issue to political decisions made at Convention. Overview of slavery in late 1780s; debates over issue at Convention. The Great Compromise. Ban on international slave trade. View of Abolitionists.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 19 sources, £ 78.95
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"This research paper examines the relationship between the issue of slavery and the political decisions made at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. The institution of slavery of blacks (African Americans) in the original colonies which made up the new union was left intact as a result of the Constitutional Convention and in some important respects its constitutional status was buttressed. At the same time, partial limitations were placed on its spread by the constitutional phased in abolition of the importation of slaves into the United States and the contemporaneous Congressional ban on its spread into the Northwest Territory. These seemingly contradictory political decisions arose out of the dynamics of the debates at the Constitutional Convention which reflected conflicts between..."
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The Genocide Convention, 2005.
The paper discusses how the Genocide Convention is a product of its time and is in urgent need of revision.
2,486 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 53.95
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The paper examines three key areas in which the Genocide Convention has been frequently criticised: the limited scope of its definition of genocide; the significant difficulties associated with its 'special intent' requirement and its ineffective system of enforcement. The paper explains that the Convention was a product of the post-WWII era and its flaws stem clearly from policy issues of that time. The paper maintains that this provides a solid justification for revision of the Convention nowadays.
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The Limited Scope of the Definition of Genocide
The 'Special Intent' Requirement
Enforcement of the Convention
Conclusion
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"In 1944 Raphael Lemkin, a Polish Professor of International Law coined the term 'genocide' and then campaigned relentlessly to have it recognised as an international criminal offence after losing many family members to the Holocaust . His action combined with the "universal moral revulsion" felt towards the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime led to the Genocide Convention being drafted in 1948; however, universal condemnation of the recent past and the demonstration of a global commitment to a future which would be based upon the concept of human rights necessitated widespread acceptance of the treaty terms by U.N member states - this was of course especially so in the case of the major powers."
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The Seneca Falls Convention and the Origin of the Feminist Movement, 2002.
An examination of the role the Seneca Falls convention of 1848 played in the development of modern feminism.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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In 1848 an abolitionist convention was held in Seneca Falls. This paper analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the Seneca Falls convention's final product: The Declaration of Sentiments - a document which contains a comprehensive listing of gender based injustices all of which the women in the convention vowed to abolish. The author of the paper draws a comparison between the Declaration of Sentiments and the American Declaration of Independence and touches on how the document related to African-Americans.
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"Every great social movement has a beginning. Very often, it is a great challenge to determine these exact origins. The women?s rights or feminist movement is not different in this respect. It is not surprising that many ongoing discussions continue about this exact topic. The ?Declaration of Sentiments? is probably not the very first piece of feminist writing, but it did signify that feminists would ac-cept nothing but a major change in the way that society treated women. The same was true for the Decla-ration of Independence. It was not the first pro-independence work created, but it did finalize the Continental Congress? decision to leave English rule. The Seneca Falls Convention is a significant event in the history of the abolitionist movement thus it is worthwhile to consider it closely."
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The Paris Convention, 2002.
An overview of the origins of the Paris Convention and its impact on the world's economic structure.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 24.95
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This paper will discuss the Paris Convention, and under what auspices it was created. By understanding the most important aspects of the Convention, we can see how it affected the world's economic structure.
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The Seneca Falls Woman?s Rights Convention, 2002.
A paper which explores the history and results of the Woman's Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, USA in 1848.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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A paper which explores major documents of actions taken by women groups, which advanced their cause between the 1700s and the mid-1800s, and which culminated in the Woman?s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls in New York. Texts by Benjamin Wadsworth, Abigail Adams and James Wilson are discussed, as well as the 'Declaration of Sentiments' - the document which culminated from the Seneca Falls Convention and became the basis for American feminism.
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"The chief role played by women was motherhood, according to a prominent publication in the mid-19th century, The Mother?s Magazine. This was because it was mothers who directed the formation of habits in their children. The magazine set apart these habits as industry and business-mindedness. Habits, the magazine emphasized, were everything in the forming of character, and mothers are on top of the situation in forming habits among children. He reminded readers that the immortal works and contributions of great men and women in all disciplines throughout history always gave due honor to those who directed their growth ? their mothers. Since the Americas were then in a steady economic, political and cultural development, reading materials encouraged the formation of industries. That diligence needed by the times was in the hands of mothers who not only bore their children?s bodies but also shaped their character. Mothers could even incline their children towards certain skills or occupations. They had such great influence, which they should use to benefit society."
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The Constitutional Convention Process, 2005.
An analysis of two articles dealing with the Constitutional Convention process.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper compares of two articles dealing with the Constitutional Convention process and North-South differences. It looks at the issue of slavery and the three-fifths clause to accommodate the South. It also examines the negotiation process at the conventions and the role of James Madison.
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The U.S. and the U.N. Rights of the Child Convention, 2002.
This paper discusses why the U.S. hasn't signed the treaty on the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child.
5,060 words (approx. 20.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 90.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination, written from a legal standpoint, of the treaty on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children. The paper concludes the U. S. is willing to intervene in other international problems, such as oil; and therefore, it should make a public statement to protect the world?s most precious commodity, children, by supporting the treaty.
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Introduction
What Is It
What It Protects
What about the Legal Standpoint
Why Is Treaty Needed
Why Won't the U.S. Sign?
Reasons for Signing the Treaty
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"While there are many political reasons that the US may refuse to sign the treaty, one of the chief causes for concern might be the establishment of an International Criminal Court. Many UN delegates support the idea of an International Criminal Court but the United States has been steadfast in its refusal to agree. An international criminal court might begin the slippery slope of descent to the power of individual nations when it comes to many issues including the treaty.If the international criminal court gains favor and power in the future it is feasible that the court could be used to enforce the treaty."
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The Constitutional Convention of 1787, 2006.
An analysis of how the forces supporting and opposing slavery played a central role at the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
1,121 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper examines how the forces for and against slavery, the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the slave rebellions, the free black issues and the ACS, the abolitionists and the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments greatly affected the issue of slavery through the end of the Civil War and the Reconstruction era. It looks at how all of these actions eventually led to the abolishment of slavery and the creation of civil rights for the newly freed black slaves and how these events and actions will always stand out as a turning point in American history.
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"The issues and demographics surrounding slavery were greatly debated at the convention. The states of the deep south wanted it maintained; the North and the middle south was opposed. However, alliances between states kept some of the Northern states voting with the deep south, and any prohibition in new slave imports or import taxes were defeated (USConstition.net at http://www.usconstitution.net/consttop_ccon.html). In exchange for a prohibition on export taxes, the South agreed to allowing the slave trade to continue for just 20 more years, and for imported slaves to be taxable. The Civil War, one of the most momentous events in American history, put constitutional government to its severest test as a long festering debate over the power of the federal government versus state rights reached a climax "
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The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (VCCR), 2005.
This paper interprets 'Article 41' of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (VCCR) as it relates to the United States and other countries.
1,470 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 34.95
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This paper explains that 'Article 41 No. 1' of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (VCCR) was laid down by the United Nations in relation to the proper and legal arresting procedure of consular officials should the need arise for such arrest under international law. The author stresses that clearly it may be deduced that only dire events would results in even the initial arrest of a consular officer and that the consular office cannot be held until time for trial unless the competent judicial authority authorizes such arrest or detention. The paper relates that the purpose of 'Article 41' of the VCRR is to allow for an interim period pending trial in which the consular officers of the country involved are enabled to go on with their business in the period between the commission or occurrence and the trial of the crime for which the individual is accused.
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Objective
Introduction
Interpretation of Article 41 Part One
Interpretation of Article 41 Part Two
Breard v. Greene (U.S. 1998)
Paraguay v. United States of America (ICJ 1998)
Summary and Conclusion
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"The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (VCCR) has been ratified under Article 6 of the U.S. Constitution as part of the "Supreme Law of the Land". The Consul is the official representative of a foreign country assigned the responsibility for matters in the location of the occurrence requiring notification thereof. Therefore, it may be understood that 'consular relations' refer to the intricate dealings in negotiations among those who are best at handling such charged arenas in international relations."
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Seneca Falls Convention, 2002.
Discussion of the 1848 Convention.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, £ 16.95
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Discussion of the 1848 Convention. Purpose of meeting to discuss the status of women in the U.S. Limitations of women including lack of right to vote, to own property , to attend institutions of higher education, to work in professional occupations. Organizers Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott. Agenda of action to overturn injustices against women.
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"The Seneca Falls Convention was held on July 19 and 20 in 1848 at the small town of Seneca Falls, New York. The purpose of the convention was to stimulate discussion about the "social, civil and religious" (qtd. in Bittner 1) limitations of women and raise the social awareness of the participants. During that era, women's liberties were severely restricted in the following ways: 1) Women were not allowed to vote; 2) They were not permitted to create laws that affected their interests; 3) Their property was taxed by the government; 4) Married women had no legitimate claims to their property and wages, which belonged to their husbands; 5) Divorced women did not possess custody over their children; 6) Women were not permitted to attend institutions of higher education; 7) They were not allowed to work in professional occupations; and 8) Women could not take ..."
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The European Convention on Human Rights, 2005.
Analysis of the impact that the European Convention on Human Rights has had on the United Kingdom's unwritten constitution.
3,871 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 23 sources, APA, £ 74.95
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This paper begins with an outline of the basic human rights provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and then presents an outline of the United Kingdom's Constitution and how it is supposed to safeguard against infringements of basic human rights. The paper follows this with an analysis of the ECHR's impact on UK jurisprudence and a discussion of some of the positive effects of the ECHR.
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Basic Human Rights Provisions of ECHR
The Problem of an Unwritten Constitution
The First Test of the ECHR
Limited Impact over Time
Neo-conservative Behaviour Regarding Justice
Some Positive Effects of the ECHR
Some European Findings in U.K. cases
Freedom of Speech as a Human Right
E-expression Law in the U.K. and the ECHR
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"That is the element of the United Kingdom?s response to the ECHR that is easy to assess. Everything that happens thereafter is more difficult and, in fact, can probably only be glimpsed in bits and pieces through both case law and national and international actions that have some human rights components. The reason for this is that the U.K. Constitution, unlike most others, is unwritten. Rather, the sovereignty of the Westminster Parliament is absolute: a later Act of Parliament always overrides former legislation if there is direct conflict between them. Therefore, U.K. safeguards against infringements upon human rights are not contained in any basic law, but ?can be found in specific Westminster statutes and judge-made common law.? Domestic law and international law are maintained in relatively close relationship by a principle of judicial interpretation that holds that international law forms part of the law of the land."
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