Given the central role under the Constitution of the Soviet Union, the party controlled all tiers of government and social institutions in the Soviet Union.

Given the dual status of science as objective knowledge and as a human construct, good historiography of science draws on the historical methods of both intellectual history and social history.

Given the proposition that ' a persons life prospects should not be decided by factors outside of their control or for which a person cannot claim personal credit ' ( i. e. social status, inherited wealth, race and other accidents of birth ) a meritocracy proposes a system where people are rewarded based on their efforts, and if everyone can start on equal footing with the same opportunity to advance, then the results are just.

Given that most French supporters of phrenology were liberal, left-wing or socialist, it was an objective of the social elite of France who held a restrained vision of social change that phrenology remain on the fringes.

Given the role that many social groups have in the development of public policy and the extensive connections between state bureaucracies and other institutions, it has become increasingly difficult to identify the boundaries of the state.

Given the difference between their roles and emphases, some scholars have speculated that the interactions between the Æsir and the Vanir reflect the types of interaction that were occurring between social classes ( or clans ) within Norse society at the time.

Given the supposed closeness of war, the FI thought that the Communist Parties and social democratic parties would be the only significant force that could defend the workers of the world against the imperialist camp in those countries where there were mass forces.

Given that, the Culture had intended all along to use him to discredit the brutality of the Azadian system by publicly giving the lie to the game's representation of social reality.

Given the hierarchical relationships of the existing economic system, these other unions perceive the necessity of a radical change in the social order.

Given the Kakapo's well-developed sense of smell, this scent may be a social chemosignal.

With regard to African Americans, Gilman wrote in the American Journal of Sociology: “ The problem, is this: Given: in the same country, Race A, progressed in social evolution, say, to Status 10 ; and Race B, progressed in social evolution, say, to Status 4..

Given that Rothko had known in advance about the luxury decor of the restaurant and the social class of its future patrons, the exact motives for his abrupt repudiation remain mysterious.

Given that many of the talented young artists had been raised in housing projects and were short on social and dress skills, this Motown department was not only necessary, it created an elegant style of presentation long associated with the label.

Given the more widespread social use, in the English language, of the word condom, it is interesting to note that the town is located on the river Baïse ; baise, without the diaeresis, is a French vulgarism for a sexual act.

Given the social state that was emerging, Tocqueville believed that a " new political science " would be needed.

Given that totemistic belief systems had proved to be relatively durable over the course of human history, many scholars asked whether it was useful, as Lévi-Strauss had advocated, to dispose of totemism as a " mere " social construct.

Given the global nature of gonococcal and meningococcal diseases, the worldwide distribution of antibiotics, differing social practices in controlling and monitoring antibiotic availability, and geographical differences in treatment regimens, it is likely that the global problem of antibiotic resistance will continue in the foreseeable future.

Given small differences in policies, the same type of software can produce radically different social outcomes.

Given that the USA maintained diplomatic relations with Taiwan Republic of China since the end of World War II and did not establish recognition of so-called ' Red ' China or People's Republic of China until the latter part of the twentieth century, the introduction of Taiwanese style racing to America corresponded to the close business and social contacts between these two nations.

Given this reality, scholars are continually challenged to research and understand how online communities are comprised, how they function, and how they are connected to offline social life.

Given that gated communities are spatially a type of enclave, Setha M. Low, among other anthropologists, has argued that they have a negative effect on the overall social capital of the broader community outside the gated community.

Given Ireland's ( Northern Protestant and Southern Catholic ) historically conservative sexual values, Magdalene asylums were a generally accepted social institution until well into the second half of the 20th century.

Given his increasing profile and popularity within the party due to his role as the manifesto chair, he was seen as a probable candidate for the social liberal grouping's vote in the future leadership election.

Given this kind of business climate, what competitive marketing problems will your company face in the next 10 yrs.??

Given a sample of wood, the variation of the tree ring growths provides not only a match by year, it can also match location because the climate across a continent is not consistent.

Given the climate of the 1950s this led to a huge scandal in India as well as Hollywood.

Given its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, it is commonly referred to as a " semi-arid Mediterranean climate ", with mild winters and warm to hot summers.

Given its location at the base of the Black Hills and its proximity to the High Plains, the climate in Spearfish is highly variable at any time of the year.

Given the lake ’ s semi-arid climate, large surface area, and shallow average depth, evaporation accounts for 42 % of Utah Lake's outflow.

Given Milan's notoriously damp and foggy climate, the Milanese consider it a fair-weather day when the Madonnina is visible from a distance, as it is so often covered by mist.

Given the range of diversity in soil type, climate and occupations, these cuisines vary significantly from each other and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits.

Given the newly revived muscle car climate, it was also overshadowed by the Chrysler 300, the Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum and the new Ford Mustang, which all featured more traditional " muscle " aesthetics, even though the GTO outclassed them in performance.

Given Klein's aggressive spending cuts, which shaped the political climate of Alberta for much of the 1990s, Getty's legacy with respect to public finances has been criticized.

Given the shifting political climate of Macau, some Macanese are coming to recognize and identify closer with a Chinese heritage.

Given that economic geoscientists had the lowest percentage of all Earth scientists surveyed, critic and author John Cook has claimed that " climate scepticism seems strongest among geologists closely linked to the mining and fossil fuel industries " and that this is due to the influence of their funding.

Given the current climate Palmair has been forced to cease its entire operations starting from Summer 2011.

Given the current economic climate, this is likely to remain in this state for at least another decade.

Given the new religious and political climate, and perhaps also to escape a serious outbreak of plague in England, Baltimore moved to Ireland.

Given the unstable political climate during these years, Bolívar and other patriot leaders, such as Santiago Mariño, Manuel Piar, José Francisco Bermúdez and Francisco de Paula Santander often had to go into exile in the Caribbean or nearby areas of Spanish America that at the moment were controlled by those favoring independence, and from there, carry on the struggle.

Given the intense political climate between Pakistan and India, the FIH decided to move the tournament elsewhere.

Given this climate the StingRay guitar was quietly dropped from the line.

Given the costs associated with such policies ( e. g., global climate disruption, widespread habitat loss and species extinctions, consumption of natural resources, pollution, urban congestion, intensifying competition for remaining resources, and increasing disparity between the wealthy and the poor ), some economists, scientists, and philosophers have questioned the biophysical limits to growth, and the desirability of continuous growth.

Given the fertility of the soils and favourbale climate, the locals were able to export wheat, barley, wine and local spirits, maintaining an active commerce with Terceira, then the largest port, center of commerce and the administration of the archipelago.

Given the limited trackage on site, the current mainline steam excursion climate, and being able to see operating steam across the street at the Strasburg Rail Road, this stance is not likely to change.

Given the differences in climate and crops around the world, harvest festivals can be found at various times throughout the world.