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The revision thing

Article Abstract:

There is often a nostalgic view of the past in the US, and this can extend to the notion of citizenship and community. Yet historical research shows that a rosy view of the past may be misleading. Democracy involved men who owned property, and other people were often excluded from community meetings, according to Michael Schudson, historian, in his 'The Good Citizen: A History of American Civic Life'. Freedom and privacy may be enhanced as people tend to live alone more commonly, though lonliness may also become a problem.

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, History, Criticism and interpretation, Citizenship, History, Modern

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The vision thing

Article Abstract:

Major may have defended Pres Bush's lack of vision, but Britain's Conservatives clearly expect their Prime Minister to have vision. A true domestic policy has begun to emerge, but Major is only now beginning to acquire true direction, or vision.

United Kingdom, Social policy, Leadership, Major, John

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The fusion thing

Article Abstract:

The ITER will take 8 years and $5 billion to create, but when finished it will provide a clean, renewable energy source. The project is internationally administered by the US, Russia, Japan and Europe.

Research, Finance, Alternative energy sources, Renewable energy, Fusion, International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor

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