Paul Martin in his writing, Twilight of the mammoths, examines the different viewpoints regarding the extinction of mammals in the late quaternary. He starts with an overview of some ideas for possible reasons of near-time extinctions. For example, some he brought up were disease and even climate change. Martin’s thesis within the reading is that as humans journeyed around the world, they wiped out many of the mammals present therefore humans were the main cause of near-time extinctions through their...
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The overall development of a country depends on the maximum utilization of her people, resource, and technology & this world is a “globalized industrial world”. In present time production is mainly depends on the industry which refers to the production of goods, especially when that production is accomplished with machines & these machines drive by the human resources. Industrialization is the transition to an economy based on the large scale, machine-assisted production of goods by a concentrated, usually urban, the...
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Annotated Bibliography Lycett S, Von Cramon-Taubadel N, 2007, Acheulean variability and hominin dispersals: a model-bound approach, Leverhulme Centre for Human Evolutionary Studies, University of Cambridge, Fitzwilliam Street, Cambridge In Archaeology it is a widely held opinion that bi-facial hand axe technologies evolved in Africa and dispersed to the north and west. Today, however, few formal tests of this hypothesis have been presented. Here, in this peer-reviewed publication, the authors use a combination of morphometrics, cultural transmission theory, and a dispersal...
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Homo sapiens is part of a group called hominids, which were the earliest humanlike creatures. Based on archaeological and anthropological evidence, we think that hominids diverged from other primates somewhere between 2.5 and 4 million years ago in eastern and southern Africa. Though there was a degree of diversity among the hominid family, they all shared the trait of bipedalism, or the ability to walk upright on two legs. Scientists have several theories about why early hominids evolved. One, the...
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Scott Russell Sanders, American novelist, responds to an essay by author Salman Rushdie in his novel ‘Staying Put: Making a Home in a Restless World’. Rushdie maintains the perspective of the human race constantly migrating, rooting themselves in places rather than ideas, and praises these ideals. Sanders chooses to refute this, discussing the dangers of finding solace in ideas as opposed to places. His conflicting opinion to Rushdie may have been what prompted him to write this passage, but the...
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In the last two decades, there has been a significant change in our population. The number of Latinos living and working in the USA has usurped the number of African Americans in the country (Sequeira, Nunn & Qian, 2017). Immigration has become an extremely normal phenomenon. Wealthy people worldwide are looking for better investment opportunities, while poor people are looking for a better life, employment opportunities, and betterment for themselves and their families. Some argue that incoming immigrants are a...
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Introduction The Oregon Trail stands as an iconic symbol of the westward expansion in 19th-century America. Spanning over 2,000 miles from Missouri to the fertile lands of Oregon, this historic route served as the primary pathway for pioneers seeking new opportunities and a better life. The arduous journey required immense determination, endurance, and a spirit of adventure. This essay aims to provide an informative overview of the Oregon Trail, highlighting its historical significance, challenges faced by the pioneers, and the...
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The Indus river flows and start from the Hindu Kush, Karakoram and Himalayan mountains and a winding curve through the productive lands in the southern plains. Delta river boundary is one of the largest cross boundary rivers in the world with a hydrographic area of about 1km2. Pakistan, India, China, Afghanistan are four countries linked with Indus river delta (IRB). However, the part of Indus river delta present or flow about 61% in Pakistan, 29% in India and approximately 8%...
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“Globalization is an intensification of global relations that connects distant localities in such ways that local events are formed by events that happen many kilometers away and vice versa” (Giddens, 1990, p. 64). Globalization is one of the most powerful forces that has been shaping the world for an indefinite time now. Because of its complexity, it became a constant subject of controversial discussions (Prakash & Hart, 1999). Up to this point, there is no widely accepted definition or exact...
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Since time immemorial human beings aspire for comfort and keep searching better locations to live in throughout their lives. The factors which drive humans to move from one place to another principally include economic, safety, etc. They often struggle in order to be in clover. But this struggle outright comes to an end with the feeling ambivalence and hiraeth and subsequently people feel down in the dumps and are left grief-stricken. There may also be several other causes not listed...
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The dominant movement of individuals within the mega-deltas of Tamil Nadu is from agriculture-dominated rural areas to urban settlements, driven by growing opportunities, but leading to new human development challenges.Human development can be viewed as the process of achieving optimum slevels of health and well being. The main goal of this article is to identify the factors related to the decision to migrate taken by economic outcome. Despite an outsized growth in domestic and international migration and remittances in recent...
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Migration is one the most prominent factor of population. Migration effects the population of a country in both right and wrong factors.AS it have positive and negative impact on the population and also on the country’s other factors, for example: Poverty, climate changes, development etc. These factors have influence on the people of the country. In further, we will discuss these factors in both positive and negative aspects that how they are affecting the country’s conditions .As the recent migrant...
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Introduction The Oregon Trail holds a significant place in American history as the iconic route traveled by pioneers seeking new opportunities and a better life in the 19th century. This informative essay explores the historical context, challenges faced, and the lasting impact of the Oregon Trail. From its origins to the experiences of the pioneers and the trail's role in westward expansion, the Oregon Trail remains a symbol of hope, determination, and the spirit of exploration. Origins and Significance of...
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Mr. Roy Germano toured the 2009 depressed areas of Mexico to complete his doctoral thesis. What he found led him to record it on video; it was just him and his camera. He said 'My goal was to give people from poor communities in rural Mexico an opportunity to tell their stories, talk about why they emigrate, and suggest solutions to the biggest political and economic problems that stimulate and perpetuate mass emigration'. According to the latest study by Pew...
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Over the last 15 years, Europe has witnessed many changes. Since the establishment of the European Union in 1957, the countries of the region have tried to cooperate on various subjects such as economy, commerce, and security matters. After the fall of communism in the late 1980s and early 1990s, more countries have been entering the Union, giving the idea that peace and prosperity have, eventually, been accomplished. But by the end of the 2000s, clouds gathered again over Europe,...
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Do you know how Immigration affected the lives of Immigrants and American People in the 1900s? All American excluding Native Americans are able to claim to of immigrated or have family that immigrated to America. Immigration to the United States was nothing new in America, but United States immigration reached its peak from 1880-1920. The years 1880-1920 were the so-called 'Old Immigration' brought thousands of European (Irish, German) people to the Americans. These groups of people would continue to come,...
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The Glaring Problems Within the U.S. Immigration System Since the 1960s, the United States has received more immigrants than any other country. In terms of scope, America’s immigration policy is unparalleled in effect. America’s immigration system must be reformed because of its lack of respect for human rights, because it targets nonviolent immigrants in the name of safety, and because of the massive systemic issues within the immigration courts. The immigration system desperately needs to improve its policy and detention...
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I am writing to you as a student regarding an immigration policy known as the Illegal Immigration Reform and Responsibility Act of 1996. This legislation strengthened laws concerning immigration in the United States and imposed criminal penalties for undocumented immigrants who commit crimes while staying in the United States. However, this bill laid the foundation for the numerous deportations that currently are a threat to millions of immigrants and allowed the government to detain many immigrants in detention centers before...
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Thesis statement: Migration affects children in all parts of the world, but understanding its impact is extremely limited in order to better understand how migration affects economies, families, and children in countries of origin and settlement. The goal of this work is to show the impact of immigration on children. It is essential to collect, track and analyze data; advise policies to mitigate adverse impacts, and encourage families and children to make informed migration decisions. Stillman, Steven, et al. “The...
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When we look at Canada today, we see a tolerant, welcoming, and multicultural nation. Despite how our country is perceived today, it was the exact opposite not even a century ago. From the early 1900s until about the 1930s, many Canadians wanted to limit immigration, and some even wanted to cut it out altogether. However, Canada was not the only xenophobic country at that time, most of the world was, but Canada is known for some extreme examples of it....
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At the heart of the immigration debate lies a controversial term: “illegal immigrant.” Some believe that the word 'illegal' justifies the term’s use; comments from social media argue that “‘[why] is this so hard for the freaking liberals to understand… Illegal the opposite from legal… means there breaking the law to be simple and clear” (Stribley). But, is this issue really that 'simple and clear?' Although the use of “illegal immigrant” seems straightforward and logical, the connotations attached to this...
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Introduction The Oregon Trail holds a significant place in American history as a route that thousands of settlers took in the 19th century to reach the vast and promising lands of the West. For many settlers, the decision to embark on this arduous journey was fueled by a sense of adventure, opportunity, and a desire for a better life. This essay explores the experience of a settler moving west along the Oregon Trail, highlighting the challenges they faced, the motivations...
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The summer before I entered the fifth grade, when I was around ten years old, my family packed up everything and moved across the country from Washington to Maryland. I grew up in a small town with my best friends simply down the street, and my extended family only a few towns over. My life was normal, I hadn’t gone through any life-changing experiences and I grew accustomed to the predictable lifestyle I had. When my dad received a phone...
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Illegal immigration, a paramount issue within the United States today, has been aptly described by the political intelligentsia as a “multi-headed hydra,” its sphere of influence extending into various socioeconomic sectors, affecting the country’s health care, its education systems, its national security, and both big and small businesses effectively impacting the society from top to bottom. With much speculation, this topic has become a very intriguing argument. What people must understand is that various factors applicable to the United States...
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Small Island, Big Challenge: Irregular Immigration in Malta since 2000 Immigration and more specifically irregular immigration have been current and troubling topics that bear unexpected tasks and challenges for many European countries. Especially if the question of solidarity and burden sharing is raised by other EU members, that demand help and support. After joining the EU in 2004 Malta has experienced irregular immigration in vast amounts, which brings grave challenges to the small island. Therefore, this essay argues, that the...
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For as long as President Trump has been president, immigration to this country has absurdly increased and has become a controversy amongst many politicians and citizens. A state of emergency was placed because the United States was threatened by the invasion of illegal immigrants. The president used this threat as a way to make more tariffs on Mexico if they didn’t act out and come up with a solution to stop this border crisis. According to President Donald Trump’s statement...
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Land acquisition has been a contentious issue in India with recurring reports of agitations or incidences of violence over land acquisition. All major development projects, whether it is the mining industry, dams, nuclear power plants, steel and iron refineries, etc. are being held up by one or another problem related to land acquisition. Land acquisition is a process by which the state forcibly acquires private property for a public purpose without the consent of the landowner. The law of land...
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Abstract The present paper is a case study of migration process from proprietary library automation software LibSys and open source library management software Koha.This paper aims to present a customized procedure flowed by the library University of Jaffna (UOJ) during the bibliographic data migration process. UOJ Library have different type of resources including books, journals, reports, government documents and huge number of electronic resources. Migrartion of bibliographic data from LibSys to Koha flowed a customized procedure according to our collection...
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