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    Book review What is narrative therapy? An easy-to-read introduction by Alice Morgan In her book on narrative therapy, Alice Morgan offers social workers a simple and comprehensive guide to the broader theoretical approaches of narrative therapy. In this way, Morgan parallels the core principles of narrative therapy to her own therapeutic conversations with clients to provide context and weight to narrative therapy theory. The principles follow a linear order, opening with acknowledging ‘people as

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    the government, must find a proper model that can guide America in the right direction. There are four kinds of democratic models that were explained by William E. Hudson in his book, American Democracy in Peril (i.e. Protective, Developmental, Pluralist) but only one that appears to accept and perceive our present day and its challenges of getting more people being involved in what is happening in this country: Participatory Democracy. To save the future of America, everyone must follow the model

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    each citizen and cover matters relating to marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption and maintenance. While India is a democracy, Indian leaders recognize that there are several religious groups living within their borders so they strive to be a pluralist country, a country where there is more than just one center of power, which in India 's case are Muslims, Hindus, and Christians. While this approach looks good in theory, it leaves critical matters such as marriage, dowry, and property rights solely

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    Since their establishments, many universities in the United States of America, as well as elsewhere in the world, have grown the diversity of their student populations in more than several aspects including religious diversity. Albeit presented obstacles, this growth represents values of tolerance and freedom that Americans have generally come to hold in high regard. If one considers narrower communities, a collegiate institution such as the University of Southern California (USC) boasts its diversity

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    Globalization, or the act of quickly moving toward Interconnectedness throughout the world, is controversial and sparks arguments that it is destroying the nation-state because the governments are losing their control. New global politics are arising where there is no difference between domestic and international affairs. Non-governmental organizations have helped with global connectedness by connecting people throughout the world. International organizations like the International Money Fund have

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    This essay, by Sija Tsai, demonstrates in a historical chronology how the WFF (Winnipeg Folk Festival) changed its suggested definition of the folk through three decades. She explored this topic by exploring media coverage and administrator beliefs on the subject of the folklore presence at these festivals. The festival was inaugurated in 1974 and was originally designated to celebrate Winnipeg’s centenary. However, with its success, the festival because an annual celebration of folk. At its beginnings

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    South Sudan Criminal Justice System Andrew Langstaff Eagle ID: 900764842 Georgia Southern University Instructor: Dr. Laurie A. Gould CRJU 4531: Comparative World Justice System South Sudan, the world’s newest country is struggling to survive. Rampant inflation, civil war and food shortages plague South Sudan. Besides political party reform, inter-communal violence and tensions over oil-sharing revenues with Sudan, another challenge South Sudan is facing to achieve peace that this paper

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    When the French settled into Canada 400 years ago independently of the British, the first stages of French/Francophone identity was formed. Over time this unique identity began to emerge and become something different from the rest of Canada. Language, history, and the geography of their land continues to evolve and separate the Francophones from Canada as their land and way of life is special to our nation. The dual nature of the French/English faultline in Canada manifested early on in history

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    plurality of seats in parliament will be awarded an additional 40 or 50 seats out of 300 (Kovras & Loizides, 2014). Greece’s first president after its re-democratization in 2014, Constantine Karamanlis, hoped that this setup would create inclusive and pluralist political institutions (Pappas, 2013). His vision was not unfounded: in Constitutional Choices for New Democracies, Arend Lijphart states that proportional representation allows more parties to be represented in the legislature, encouraging coalition

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    Salam alaikum and good evening, everyone. I would like to thank Brother Naeem Baig and the ICNA National Committee for a phenomenal job organizing this year’s convention honoring the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and for inviting me to speak tonight. I would also like to thank my colleagues at the Arab American Association of New York for their hard work and dedication, which allows me the opportunity to be in attendance at this indispensable conference. I am extremely honored to be here with

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