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Sociology, economics and marketing
C/S/472. The role that women play in the development of mass consumerism
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- 2800
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper discusses the role that women have played in the development of mass consumption, and aims to examine whether or not the concept can be described as gendered. The paper begins by discussing the history of the relationship between consumerism and gender. The paper aims to evaluate the role that women played in the evolution of consumerism, and discusses whether it can be perceived as integral today as it once was. The way in which aspects of consumerism has been targeted to certain genders is evaluated, and the paper examines the way in which consumerism fits in with our way of life.
KEYWORDS: Women, gender, consumerism, consumption, mass consumption, mass consumerism,
C/S/470. Controversial claims made by the media and their effects on people
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- 1950
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper addresses the problem of using non-experts sources by media advertising to create popular beliefs about physical health and beauty. The controversial claims of the media are considered discussing the influence of TV on the development of eating disorders, common misconceptions, deliberate manipulation of the consumers, etc.
KEYWORDS: Controversial claims, media, effects on people, eating disorders, misconception, manipulation,
C/T/189. Potential contribution of tourism to poverty alleviation in developing countries
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- 2850
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the problem of poverty in developing countries and the role of tourism in its alleviation. Definitions of poverty and tourism are reviewed, the concept of pro-poor tourism is explained, potentials and failures of pro-poor tourism are outlined.
KEYWORDS: Tourism, poverty alleviation, developing countries, pro-poor tourism,
C/P/477. Are people in UK happy with their government and cost of living?
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- 2600
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper reports on primary and secondary research into the ‘happiness index’ of people in the UK analysing primary data obtained via questionnaires distributed between randomly selected individuals. The economic and budgeting policy of the current Coalition government is discussed and evaluated with regard to the survey findings.
KEYWORDS: UK government, cost of living, happiness index,
C/S/448. Factors affecting changes in London restaurants
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- 2550
- DATE:
- 2011
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The paper looks at the economic, social and environment factors that have affected restaurant businesses in London over recent years. Changes in lifestyles and eating out trends among Londoners are reviewed considering their impacts on restaurants’ interior design, discussing implications of corporate business ethics and media influences, examining the effects of Internet advertising, etc.
KEYWORDS: London restaurants, eating out trends,
C/S/444. Economic assessment of Planet Health Programme towards diminishing obesity
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- 2600
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses the overweight problem in the USA considering economic expenditures related to health concerns in obese people, and reporting on interventions aimed to diminish obesity. An economic assessment is provided of the Planet Health Program targeted at decreasing overweight and obesity. Conclusions are made about the cost-effectiveness of the programme.
KEYWORDS: Economic assessment, Planet Health, obesity, overweight intervention,
C/M/2363. The social effects of advertising
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- 1500
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper aims to examine what the social effects of advertising are, and discusses whether it creates consumer desire. Some of the effects discussed include brain washing, deception, artificial demand, and the creation of stereotypes. The paper assesses J. Galibrath’s opinions on consumer desire before conclusions are made.
KEYWORDS: Advertising, consumer desire, brain washing, deception, artificial demand, stereotypes, J. Galibrath,
C/M/2336. Olympic Games in 2016 in Brazil: Socio-Cultural Impacts upon Host Cities
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- 4950
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 49.99 GBP
The paper examines socio-cultural impacts of the forthcoming Olympic Games of 2016 in Brazil on Brazilian host cities and society. An overview is presented of previous Olympic Games and their effects on host countries, positive and negative impacts of mega-events are outlined, SWOT analysis of Olympic Games in Brazil is conducted, conclusions are made about socio-demographic and life-style changes that can arise from hosting Olympic Games.
KEYWORDS: Olympic Games 2016, Brazil, Socio-Cultural, Host Cities, SWOT,
C/S/434. Alternative Poverty Measurement and Anti-Poverty Policy
- WORDS:
- 2200
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the factors that determine levels of poverty in different areas around the world outlining the advantages and disadvantages of their current money metric measurement, suggesting alternative poverty measurements, and discussing policies aimed at poverty reduction.
KEYWORDS: Poverty Measurement, Anti-Poverty Policy, money metric,
C/L/864. Is Immigration beneficial to the UK economy?
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- 700
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper examines immigration, and aims to asses whether it is beneficial to the UK economy. The paper analyses a variety of theory and literature to examine whether it is economically sensible to place a cap on immigration.
KEYWORDS: Immigration, UK, economy,
C/S/385. Can sheltered accommodation with ownership options be provided at affordable price?
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- 5050
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 59.99 GBP
The paper presents a description of the methodology to be used in the study of affordable housing for the elderly in the UK aimed at exploring ownership options of bedsits in sheltered accommodation. The ethical aspects of the research are addressed, avenues for future research are outlined.
KEYWORDS: sheltered accommodation, affordable housing, research methods,
C/S/378. Effects of global financial crisis on poorer and disadvantaged members of UK and other advanced societies
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- 2400
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the impacts of the financial crisis on the poor people, ethnic minorities, women, the old and the young. The background of the crisis is reviewed explaining its causes, the position of the advanced nations during the crisis is examined in terms of poverty and social rights. Conclusions are made about changes in political sociology and cultural ideology caused by globalisation.
KEYWORDS: global financial crisis, poorer and disadvantaged, advanced societies,
C/S/326. Prostate specific antigen screening and mortality rates from prostate cancer
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- 500
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper looks at the effect of screening with PSA (prostate-specific-antigen) on the rate of death from prostate cancer with regard to European countries and the USA. Related statistics is examined making conclusions about the reduction of mortality associated with PSA based screening.
KEYWORDS: Prostate-specific-antigen, PSA, screening, mortality rate, prostate cancer,
C/E/524. Soaring of food prices and its impact on food security in Great Horn of Africa
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- 1450
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the impact of the global food prices increase during 2006-2008 on food insecurity in the Great Horn of Africa (GHA). Definition of food security is provided, its causes and consequences are explored addressing the risk of malnutrition and the threat of starvation.
KEYWORDS: food prices, food security, Great Horn of Africa, GHA, malnutrition, starvation,
S/S/268. Does Weber's rationalisation thesis help us in understanding the contemporary social world?
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- 2050
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
Outlining Weber's four theories of rationality: practical, theoretical, substantive and formal, the paper assesses the validity and relevance of the hypotheses in modern society. Bureaucracy is described as the foundation for formal rationality which again has subcategories of: efficiency (the quickest and most effective way of achieving the goal), predictability (looking for the same outcome every time), calculation (what are the cost benefits that can be had), irrationality and rationality and finally technology and its uses. The paper draws on Ritzer's “McDonaldisation Thesis” which applies Weber's original formal rationality to the modern world using the fast-food chain as his example.
KEYWORDS: Rationality, weber, theory, rationalisation, society, bureaucracy, formal, McDonalds, Ritzer, McDonaldisation, contemporary, school of thought,
S/E/229. Do the negative consequences of the Green Revolution outweigh the positive ones?
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- 3650
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
In this paper the term ‘Green Revolution' accredited to the U.S. Agency for International Development and refers to an international agricultural research system that sought to transfer and adapt scientific advances in western agriculture to the conditions in developing countries. The essay focuses on three issues for more in-depth analysis, outlining the positives and negatives of: consequences for poverty and income inequality, the environment and the GR impact on feeding the developing world.
KEYWORDS: Green revolution, GR, poverty, farming, agriculture, environment, west, western, developing world, developing countries, inequality, international relations!,
C/S/237. Issues of ethical consumerism
- WORDS:
- 1950
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the concept of ethical consumerism discussing buying behaviour that reflects environmental and social awareness of consumers. It is argued whether people in the modern world associate their identities with products and services they consume. The dilemmas of today’s ethical consumers are addressed discussing the boycott of products produced by companies with negative corporate image, etc.
KEYWORDS: Ethical Consumerism, Self-Identity, negative corporate image,
C/S/236. To what extent is it true to say that nowadays people choose their identities through choice of the products and services that they buy and consume?
- WORDS:
- 1950
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the concept of ethical consumerism discussing buying behaviour that reflects environmental and social awareness of consumers. It is argued whether people in the modern world associate their identities with products and services they consume. The dilemmas of today’s ethical consumers are addressed discussing the boycott of products produced by companies with negative corporate image, etc.
KEYWORDS: Ethical Consumerism, Self-Identity, negative corporate image,
C/S/228. Organisational theory: historical and social perspective
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- 2250
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks into the basic concepts of the organisational theory providing its general definition and looking onto the history of the western industrial revolution. The features of the post industrial organisation are discussed focusing on the changing role of organisations within society and the rise of the management theory.
KEYWORDS: Organisational theory, industrial revolution, organisations within society,
S/S/232. McDonaldization: Old Wine New Bottles
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- 1500
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines George Ritzer’s theory of McDonaldization comparing it to Max Weber’s Rationalisation theory and seeking to explain why the principles of the fast-food restaurants used by McDonalds Corporation have come to dominate American society. The issues of quality degradation through increased rationalization are discussed, similarities between both theories are identified highlighting them against the differences of the social and historical contexts.
KEYWORDS: George Ritzer, McDonaldization, Max Weber, Rationalisation, quality, fast food restaurant,
C/S/173. Compare and contrast the impact of changing demographic patterns on the business environment in advanced economies and developing economies
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- 460
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper examines the consequences of aging population and changes within the middle class in developed and developing economies, particularly in China, using the example of the changes affecting Chinese mobile phone industry due to the shifts in the country's demographic patterns.
KEYWORDS: Demographic patterns, aging population, middle class, China, mobile phones industry,
S/P/408. Does Weber's rationalisation thesis help us in understanding the contemporary social world?
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper reviews Weber's ideas on the types of rationality arguing that formal rationality that emerged in modern society, disregards the needs of individuals in favour of continuous profit making. It is discussed whether the 'McDonaldisation' and fast-food culture can pose a threat to Western cultural values.
KEYWORDS: weber, rationalisation, thesis, help, understanding, contemporary, social, world,
C/S/125. Impacts of demographical changes in Malaysia and Japan
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- 1300
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the effects of demographical changes in population on managerial business decisions drawing examples from Malaysia and Japan and discussing its possible effects on the world economy and government policy. Recommendations are suggested about the HR policies that could be successfully used in the two countries under study.
KEYWORDS: impacts, demographical, changes, malaysia, japan,
C/S/115. Enterprise Inns Pub and demise of British pub industry
- WORDS:
- 1400
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper reports on the performance of Enterprise Inns Pub analysing the factors behind their success, describing the causes of the general decline in the UK pub industry and its impact on the British society and culture. It is discussed whether there will be large scale mergers and acquisitions in the industry.
KEYWORDS: Pubs, Enterprise Inns Pub, British culture,
S/S/190. Host population's perceptions of the socio-cultural impacts of the Manchester Commonwealth Games
- WORDS:
- 8800
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 89.99 GBP
The paper looks at the socio-cultural aspects of hosting the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games examining the perceptions of the Games in the residents of Manchester. Literature is reviewed on socio-cultural impacts of mega-events describing their positive and negative sides. A study is conducted using secondary and primary research methods based on the questionnaire distributed across the host community. Conclusions are made about whether the Games were successful or not in terms of attendance, participation and socio-cultural impacts.
KEYWORDS: Manchester, Commonwealth Games, socio-cultural impacts, mega-events,
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