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Violent pride: do people turn violent because of self-hate, or self-love?

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An analysis is made of the self esteem in violent criminals. Long-held assumptions that low self-esteem leads to violent behavior are not supported in research or empirical evidence. The opposite, high self-esteem, appears to be a stronger factor in suggesting violence.

Author: Baumeister, Roy F.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
Psychological aspects, Analysis, Causes of, Violent crimes, Self-esteem, Self esteem, Violence, Violence research

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No power to the people

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Issues concerning the construction of a low power FM radio transmission service commissioned by the Federal Communications Commission in the United States in 2000 are discussed. Particular attention is given to plans of expansion of the scheme.

Author: Orange, Mariama
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
United States, Design and construction, FM radio stations

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Environmental change and violent conflict: growing scarcities of renewable resources can contribute to social instability and civil strife

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The depletion of renewable resources before 2043 could increasingly precipitate civil or international conflicts, particularly in poor countries. Several countries were examined in depth by 30 researchers. Their findings are discussed.

Author: Homer-Dixon, Thomas F., Boutwell, Jeffrey H., Rathjens, George W.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
Social aspects, Environmental aspects, Natural resources, Social stability

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