Modern History

Item 2776 details Australia's political relationship to immigration, from the 1850's to the Racial Discrimination Act in 1975 and highlights key legislation and policy in this area. Item 2777 discusses migrant settlement and the tensions surrounding the issue.

English

This term we have included articles on Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Aurora Leigh. Item 2778 explores the symbolic nature of the face in the poem and Item 2779 examines the relationship between female sexuality and class. Item 2780 discusses the 'Oz trial' a case written about by Geoffrey Robertson in his book The Justice Game and Item 2781 examines Emily Dickinson's poem A Narrow Fellow in the Grass.

Food Technology

Articles this term include Item 2782 which looks at the consequences of processed food producers not accepting gene-spliced ingredients for their product lines and Item 2783 discusses how large food manufacturers are endeavouring to make their food healthier.

Economics

Item 2784 discusses some of the state budgetary implications arising from Australia's aging population and Item 2785 looks at the employment market in Australia and some solutions to the tensions between the employed and unemployed. Item 2786 examines the effects of globalisation on income inequality.

Ancient History

Item 2787 examines the myths and history surrounding the Great Library of Alexandria and Item 2788 discusses the claims made by Richard Adamson who allegedly spent seven years guarding Tutankhamun's tomb while archaeologist Howard Carter examined the contents. Item 2789 discusses the scientific techniques used in the field of archaeology leading to some of the great discoveries of the world.

Dance

Item 2790 is a tribute to Merce Cunningham and looks at the various influences on his choreography.

http://www.dancemagazine.com/issues/April-2006/The-Force-of-Forsythe

This is a link to Dance Magazine's interview with William Forsythe about his techniques and choreography.

http://www.dancemagazine.com/danceandtech.pdf

This article takes a look at the role of the web and social networking sites such as Facebook and Myspace to promote dance to audiences.

Biology

This term we look at work into infectious diseases. Item 2791 examines the risks and benefits associated with a smallpox vaccination programand Item 2792 looks at the pox virus known as vaccinia, a relative of smallpox. Item 2793 discusses the work of Louis Pastuer and Robert Koch and their work into infectious diseases.

Society and Culture

Item 2794 argues that ethical responsibilities toward the environment are an important modern day issue.

Legal Studies

There are many new legal studies articles this term. Item 2795 discusses Gold Coast doctor Mohammed Haneef's treatment after his alleged involvement in a UK terrorist attack. Item 2796 looks at the role of Victim Impact Statements in sentencing homicide offenders. Item 2797 looks at the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) and its role in influencing legal change. Item 2798 discusses law reform relating to scientific advances in human genetics and cloning. Item 2799 looks at compensation for people who have been wrongfully convicted and imprisoned and Item 2800 examines human rights of women prisoners. Item 2801 discusses the Victoria Court of Appeal decision to quash convictions against Jack Thomas. Item 2802 explains the role and functions of the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO). Item 2803 examines bullying in the workplace and Item 2804 examines the various emissions trading schemes in the international and Australian context.

There is a new Hot Topics (Item 2805) this term which looks at law and legislation in relation to children and families.

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