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Justification for Law Breaking in Henry David Thoreau's Civil Disobedience

In five pages this essay examines the notion that Thoreau advocates breaking the law when it becomes morally important to do so wi...

Justice System of Puerto Rico

In four pages this overview of Puerto Rico's system of justice includes its constitution, civil laws, and also considers how the f...

U.S. Society and 'the Creative Outsider'

In five pages this paper examines the influence of the creative outsider in America in a consideration of the texts My Antonia by ...

Civil Cases, and Poor Assistance Through Legal Services

In ten pages this research paper discusses civil cases and what is available to the poor in terms of receiving legal assistance wi...

A Day in a Central New Jersey Court

years and several months. Civil Case: Resident Vs. Local Business In a civil case at Mercer County Small Claims court, sub...

Civil Service Employment and the Role of Informal Organizations

In eight pages this paper examines civil service employment in Los Angeles in a consideration of the role played by informal organ...

A look at Gandhi

Gandhi is discussed from a social work perspective. Various aspects of his achievements are explored. The micro, macro and mezzo l...

Walt Whitman, Henry David Thoreau, and Ralph Waldo Emerson

In 5 pages these influential 19th century authors are examined within the context of their writings 'Preface to Leaves of Grass,' ...

Civil Society and Democracy

the people. The educational or integrative aspect of civil society then allows for organizations to be carefully examined in the ...

Comparison of John Locke and Thomas Hobbes

In twelve pages this paper examines man's nature in a contrast and comparison of Second Treatise of Civil Government by John Locke...

Marxist Paradigm and International Relations

In four pages this paper is written as a presidential candidate's speech which applies Marxist theory to America's international r...

United Kingdom and the Civil Court System

In six pages this paper discusses the role of civil courts in the United Kingdom in the resolution of alternative disputes. Six s...

Inner Self According to Henry David Thoreau

In five pages this paper discusses how Henry David Thoreau's views on the inner self manifest themselves in the 'Minott, the Poeti...

French Revolution and Civility

In four pages the French Revolution period is considered within the context of religion according to Alexis de Tocqueville and civ...

Italian Contact Law and Revoking an Offer

In twenty pages this paper considers the Italian Civil Code in an examination of revoking a contract. Twelve sources are cited in...

Civil Engineering and Hydrology

In three pages hydrology is examined in a civil engineering context that includes such elements as precipitation, flooding, and se...

UK Law and Consumer Protection

definition of a consumer. In 19589 when the Molony Committee was set up in order to consider the way that consumer law should deve...

Civil Disobedience and Philosophy

permission. Abraham Lincoln promoted the Platonic view in his Gettysburg Address in saying that the government should be "of the ...

Civil Engineering and Reinforced Concrete Design Concerns

carved a niche in the civil engineering marketplace in a period of fewer than 25 years, but more research and new codes are necess...

Jesus vs. Thoreau, a Comparison

public inconveniencey, it is the will of God... that the established government be obeyed--and no longer" (1755). Christ was also...

Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.

In seven pages this paper examines civil disobedience as envisioned by MLK and the lack of conformity of Gandhi to this view. Fou...

Treatment and Rehabilitation of Female Offenders

were carried out by women who had, had it with the system which had failed to protect them from an abusive spouse. Says Nadler, "F...

Questions and Answers Regarding Legal Issues

which would violate the dormant Commerce Clause (2001). In the case at hand, the state of Alabama is prohibiting a right that al...

EcoTerrorism and Eco Sabotage vs. Civil Disobedience

provides a more peaceful perspective and make environmental civil disobedience known. Civil disobedience in many ways highlights t...

Government's Only Legitimate Form, Human Nature, and Second Treatise on Government by John Locke

of perfect freedom to order their actions, and dispose of their possessions and persons as they think fit, within the bounds of th...

Civil Engineering and Mechanics of Materials Study

accommodate all internal and external environments possible within the field (Purdue, 2003). Within the discipline and study of t...

The Foundation of Merit Public Service in American Democracy by Patricia Wallace Ingraham

one needs the combination of power and government in order to enact any level of civil service politics; however, it can also be c...

North America Cultural Identity

of these norms. Although individual identity is also defined along subcultural lines in urban society, researchers must also be aw...

Civil Society Membership and John Locke's Views Upon Consent, Equality, and Freedom

as the real measuring stick against which all the answers to all the questions could be compared to see if they measured up. Not ...

Literary Social Criticism

punishes her by labeling her with the letter "A" and through social ostracism. Thoreaus argument with the state in "Civil Disobe...