... maths, (N. Amer.) math. As one can see from this the definition of Mathematics has changed significantly through time and will continue to change as new branches are added to the discipline. As an analogy, numerical modelling of the weather by the Met. Office is a recent development but this has now become the standard forecasting technique used. Mathematics as used by the ... aware of but many universities in the United Kingdom do not even have separate departments for the two subjects and many units in the one discipline are compulsory for students studying single honours degrees in t...

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... no longer involved in German matters, Prussia could turn to the French, the second empire lacked legitimacy - Napoleon III knew glory would establish his power. The Prussian military proved its discipline and strength during the Austro-Prussian War. What was necessary now was to bring in the south German states under Prussia's sphere of influence, Bismarck dealt with this in an ... expansion of French power, he was desperate and was assured victory by his senior officers. French military strength was modern, with the exception of artillery, but suffered from a lack of discipline, the mo...

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... the way they are disciplined and raised directly correlates to their disposition towards humans. Like ignorant parents who don't teach ethics to their children, irresponsible dog owners who fail to discipline their dogs will naturally raise dangerous dogs that can be harmful to society. If common sense is any guide then it is possible to infer that dangerous dogs are a result ... the way they are disciplined and raised directly correlates to their disposition towards humans. Like ignorant parents who don't teach ethics to their children, irresponsible dog owners who fail to discipline t...

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... injuries resulting in death caused by accidents. Work was carried out through intimidation, blows and other punishment measures by the SS guards. There were food shortages and prisoners suffered harsh discipline and torture. "People were treated in such an inhumane manner, it is unimaginable the hardship we faced. There were times when we wondered whether we would ever be happy again ... ...

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... that in victory the allies also recognize their potential culpability in the commission of war crimes. Jackson goes on to say "This trial represents mankind's desperate effort to apply he discipline of the law to statesmen who have used their powers of state to attack the foundations of the world's peace This Charter and this Trial, implementing the Kellogg-Briand Pact ... ...

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... forever, and the wounded were left behind. Each soldier carried his own four-day ration, but unfortunally, these rations were all consumed during the first day due to lack of discipline; therefore, out of the 500,000 troops that Napoleon brought, only 20,000 of these man managed and straggled to save their lives. Finally, Napoleon's hunger for power and dominion ... ...

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... own, once again much like the USA. When asking a man by the name of Thom Snyder who has a German background of what he knows about the German family he implies "discipline is key in raising children." The German people value their family, friendships, and leisure time much more than they value their long workweeks. A numerous amount of Germans volunteer to do ... ...

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... . Such forces were themselves above the law. Special courts had the power to sentence people to death for treason while concentration camps and penal settlements were other means of enforcing discipline and uniformity of thought and action. In terms of both Italy and Germany, the use of violence or threats of violence to impose their views on others (fascism and Nazism ... ...

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... , the world is becoming more homogeneous, and distinctions between national markets are not only fading but, for some products, will disappear altogether. This means that marketing is now a world-encompassing discipline. However, on the other hand, the differences among nations, regions, and ethnic groups in terms of cultural factors are far from distinguishing but become more obvious. It is suggested that ... ...

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... . Leo X (the pope that excommunicated Martin Luther) appointed 6 cousins and nephews as cardinals" (Mackenney 1993: 4). The poor moral examples extended downward to the clergy. By the 16th century, the lax discipline in many monasteries and nunneries in Europe had reached almost epidemic proportions. "Gluttony, sexual excess, avarice and other vices were common in many religious houses, to the point where monks ... ...

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... the Hitler Youth (HJ) mandatory, driving up membership of the organisation to 8,870,000 at the beginning of 1939. The Hitler Youth indoctrinated young Germans with Nazi concepts of race, discipline and obedience. Summer camps were set up, in which political ideological teachings, physical fitness, rifle practice, endurance and team-building games were core activities. The aim was to breed a new ... ...

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... with Italy, and knew that the Austrians could not withstand an attack from two directions. Italy, however, was quickly defeated, leaving Prussia to fight Austria alone. The weapon superiority and discipline of the Prussian Army, under the leadership of General von Moltke was the deciding factor, and Austria was defeated at the Battle of Sadowa only seven weeks into the war ... ...

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