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- 201: Malthus' Principle of Population: Today and the Future
- ... uncertain since natural disasters are unpredictable and may increase if the forecasted effects of global warming materialize. Also, environmental degradation is increasing while water allocations are decreasing. Society will not be suddenly surprised by a crisis point at which food supplies are no longer adequate. Todays isolated anarchy and famine (which is politically inspired) in Africa could easily turn into a world wide sustenance inspired problem during the first half of ... numbers are not important, the message is that major problems appear imminent in the first half of the next century. Todays Youger Generations are in Trouble Society will not be suddenly surprised by a crisis point at which food supplies are no longer adequate. Symptoms of the crisis will begin to appear long before the crisis is reached. Today's youger generations are being handed the staggering problem of a growing imbalance between food and people. Humans are the only creatures endowed ...
- 202: Democrecy Of Spain
- ... as both the promoter of the continuation of Francoism as well as the chief promoter of the transition to democracy. Suαrez' government had a strategy of reform containing three main tasks: to solve the economic crisis, pass the proposed constitution, and find a solution to the regional problems facing Spain. The first two issues were solved through a series of negotiations among the major parties involved, then ratified by the Cortes ... last 10 years of the Franco regime. Transition pressures from both the workers and nationalist movements made a strategy of mere liberalisation impossible early on. "The death of Franco in 1975 brought together the economic crisis, the administrative rationality crisis, and the ideological legitimation crisis of the regime" Any government lasting for nearly forty years is going to leave a legacy. This legacy, until many changes are made, will delay the transition to a ...
- 203: Cuba And The Cuban Missile Cri
- ... to a socialist form of government or even serve as a base for anti-American propaganda. The United States was more threatened than ever by this socialist island nation on the rise. The Cuban Missile Crisis The date is October 14th, 1962. U.S. spy planes are making a pass over Cuba, particularly, an area where much activity is spotted. A Soviet-managed construction site is visible and photographs are taken ... sent back to Cuba to discuss matters with Castro. Once the disputes were settled with Cuba, and Mikoyan returned to Russia, Khrushchev decided to write Castro a letter pertaining to his feelings on the recent crisis. He mentions the main objective of keeping Cuba a socialist country was successful in which no threat of invasion is posed towards the island nation. The Aftermath of the Crisis In the late 1960s, Castro focused on revamping the agricultural system in Cuba. His primary objective was to dominate the international sugar market with modern machinery and technology. Because of the blockade on ...
- 204: Welafre
- ... medical care project was defeated in Congress. Under this plan certain hospital expenses for most elderly persons would have been paid through the social security system. In October 1962 Kennedy faced the most serious international crisis of his administration. Aerial photographs proved that Soviet missile bases were being built in Cuba. Declaring this buildup a threat to the nations of the Western Hemisphere, Kennedy warned that any attack by Cuba would ... Negotiations were carried on between the president and Khrushchev. By the end of November the missiles had been shipped back to the Soviet Union, the United States had lifted the quarantine, and the month-long crisis had abated. The Civil Rights Crisis of 1963 In 1963, clashes between the police and demonstrating blacks in Birmingham, Ala., and elsewhere, especially in the South, induced the president to stress civil rights legislation. Kennedy's new civil rights message ...
- 205: The Life of Adolf Hitler
- ... as the new leader to reorganize and settle down the SA, now numbering over 60,000 members. The SA, however, and its leadership would remain a problem for years for Hitler, culminating in a major crisis a few years down the road. It was in his personal life, however, that Adolf Hitler was about to face a crisis that would shake him to the core. Back in the summer of 1928, Hitler had rented a small country house at Berchtesgaden which had a magnificent view of the Bavarian mountains and years later would ... broken by previous chancellors out of desperation and also out of personal ambition. Chancellors Schleicher and Papen had seriously suggested to Hindenburg the idea of replacing the republic itself with military dictatorship to solve the crisis of political stagnation. He had turned them both down. When a teary eyed Adolf Hitler emerged from the presidential palace as the new chancellor, he was cheered by Nazis and their supporters who believed ...
- 206: Grapes of Wrath: Ma Joad The Leader
- Grapes of Wrath: Ma Joad The Leader In a crisis, a person's true colors emerge. The weak are separated from the strong and the leaders are separated from the followers. In John Steinbeck's novel The Grapes of Wrath, the Joad family, forced from their home in Oklahoma, head to California in search of work and prosperity only to find poverty and despair. As a result of a crisis, Ma Joad emerges as a controlled, forceful, and selfless authority figure for the family. Ma Joad exhibits exelent self-control during the sufferings and frustrations of the Joad's journey. Ma knows that she is ... Ma emerges as their savior. Ma's success can be attributed to superb self-control, forcefulness, and selflessness. Just as Ma leads, Pa is shown to be no more than a reluctant follower. In a crisis, a person's true colors show. Some people run and hide, some step aside to follow, and a select few step up and lead. a
- 207: The United States Steel Indust
- ... one steel-exporting nation, despite the fact that it is also one of the world's least efficient steel producers. The collapse of the Soviet Union created a huge excess production capacity in Russia. The Asian steel demand has collapsed as a result of economic crisis in that region of the world. Steel that was previously exported to Asia from Russia and elsewhere in being diverted to the United States and other markets. In addition to this, subsidies continue to distort ...
- 208: Immigration
- ... legally excluded It imposed a literary test and created the Asiatic Barred Zone to keep Asians out of this country It was updated in 1918 In 1921, Congress passed a quota which severely affected the Asian Russia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and islands in the Pacific and Atlantic In 1924, the law was expanded to let in northern and western Europeans and exclude almost everyone else 1968-Present ... Island, it was located at the southern tip of Manhattan. 1890-1924 Asians on boats arrived at Angel Island in San Francisco or Seattle Europeans arrived in Ellis Island in New York 1968-Present Mostly Asian Americans travelled in overcrowded boats but some came on planes Assimilation? If so, to what degree? 1607-1830 Many African-Americans in America had ancestors who were brought to America unwillingly as slaves ever since ... America. 1890-1924 Language - If any group made much of an impact on English, it was Hebrew Many Jews speak both Hebrew and English and try to keep Hebrew alive in America Some of the Asian languages are still going strong also Italians, Jews, and Asians have kept a lot of their customs alive in celebrating Holidays and parties The New American The definition of what it means to be ...
- 209: Summary of The Andromeda Strain by Crichton
- Summary of The Andromeda Strain by Crichton The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton is a science fiction book about the fictional 'first crisis' in the biological field. The book starts out by pointing out that technology is growing so rapidly, there is bound to be crises, like Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, and how the biological field of science has never had a major crisis. He also points out that biology is the youngest of all the fields, and a crisis has been long overdue. It begins with what is known as Project Scoop, a scientific mission to find life in the extreme outer limits of the atmosphere. Many satellites are put into orbit, and ...
- 210: The Son Of Sam And Terror Of N
- ... writing all over the walls and floor saying of him being a demon and being imprisoned in his own mind. Psychiatrists believed he was paranoid schizophrenic. Another theory, which contributed to this, was an identity crisis. This was due to his being put up for adoption at birth, his mother dying, father leaving, and never having any real friends. The most common symptoms David had of being a paranoid schizophrenic was the presence of an external force.(Hill 1999) David once wrote his father a letter, which described being hated by all and being cold and gloomy. David had lived signs of an identity crisis. As an adult and as a child, David constantly lost interest in every activity that he tried. His crisis started as a baby though, when his mother gave him away. Even after he was adopted and stable, he never had any real friends. He had many associates but never any real playmates. He ...
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