Whether a concept analogous to the principle of internal responsibility operates in a nation's external relations is less obvious and more difficult to establish.

Whether or not Danchin is correct in suggesting that Thompson's resumption of the opium habit also dates from this period is, of course, a matter of conjecture.

Whether it could be as disastrous for American labor as, say, Jimmy Hoffa of the Teamsters, is a matter of conjecture.

Whether it is or not, the propaganda impact on the free world of the document scheduled to be adopted at this meeting will be far less than had been originally anticipated.

Whether or not this is done out of enlightened self-preservation, I don't know.

Whether in his forthcoming book C. P. Snow commits the errors of judgment and of fact with which your heavily autobiographical critic charged him is important.

Whether there were too few automobiles in 1940 or too many now is problematical.

Whether the check is certified or uncertified, the tax is not paid until the check is paid.

Whether considered alone or in relation to other editions, COLH 40 is a document of prime importance.

Whether this abnormal TSH differs chemically from pituitary TSH, or is, alternatively, normal TSH with its period of effectiveness modified by some other blood constituent, cannot be decided without chemical study of the activity in the blood of these patients and a comparison of the substance responsible for the blood activity with pituitary Aj.

Whether or not it is in the industry's interest to allow the basic wage rate to rise obviously depends upon the extent to which the public-limit price rises in response to a basic wage increase, and the relation of this response to the increase in costs accompanying the wage increase.

Whether or not Plato's tale of the lost continent of Atlantis is true, skeptics concede that the myth may have some foundation in a great tsunami of ancient times.

Whether this was a reflection of his age or of the fact that Christie was by now heartily sick of him it is difficult to assess.

Whether this was during one of Poirot ’ s numerous retirements or before she entered his employment is unknown.

Whether he also did in the case of the Mediterranean with the kingdom of Kaptara ( possibly Cyprus ), as claimed in later documents, is more questionable.

Whether this is public or private information should be agreed upon between players before the game begins.

Whether this temple replaced an older one, or a mere sacred precinct or altar, is not known.

Whether or not the original Artistic License is a free software license is largely unsettled.

Whether this whole process resembles animal apoptosis closely enough to warrant using the name apoptosis ( as opposed to the more general programmed cell death ) is unclear.

Whether this is a sufficient basis for anthroposophy to be considered a spiritual science has been a matter of controversy.

Whether or not an object is present in a set ; that is, exists there as a being, is based on universal experience or evidence of it.

Whether you are in another person's chat room or one you've created yourself, you are generally free to invite others online to join you in that room.

Whether produced in print or online, association newsletters and magazines contain news about the activities of the association, industry news and editorial features on topical issues.

Whether a course should be proposed as a face-to-face interaction, an online course or a blended course depends on the analysis of the competencies at stake, the nature and location of the audience, and the resources available.

While testifying at a congressional hearing in Washington, D. C., computer expert Winn Schwartau said that “ Government and commercial computer systems are so poorly protected today they can essentially be considered defenseless-an Electronic Pearl Harbor waiting to happen .” Whether it be banking, business or social networking, most people have various amounts of personal information online.

Whether online interactions count as stable social relationship, however, is debatable, as virtual engagements do not stimulate the same biological responses real interactions do.

Whether offense is taken at hearing the word varies greatly according to listener and situation, and is related to age and social class: elderly speakers and those of ( or aspiring to ) higher socioeconomic strata tend to use it more privately and selectively than younger and more blue-collar speakers.

Richard Fuchs, author of An Unerring Fire, concludes, “ The affair at Fort Pillow was simply an orgy of death, a mass lynching to satisfy the basest of conduct – intentional murder – for the vilest of reasons – racism and personal enmity .” Andrew Ward downplays the controversy, “ Whether the massacre was premeditated or spontaneous does not address the more fundamental question of whether a massacre took place ... it certainly did, in every dictionary sense of the word .” John Cimprich states, “ The new paradigm in social attitudes and the fuller use of available evidence has favored a massacre interpretation ...

Whether a coercive or violent method of social control is perceived as aggression – or as legitimate versus illegitimate aggression – depends on the position of the relevant parties in relation to the social order of their culture.

Whether people think that their experience of desire or lack of experience is problematic depends on special kinds of social circumstances such as the presence or absence of a partner.

Whether social norms were accepted or not was for Parsons simply a historical question.

Whether men were seen as naturally more prone to violence and rapine ( Hobbes ) or cooperation and kindness ( Rousseau ), the idea that a legitimate social order emerges only when the liberties and duties are equal among citizens binds the social contract thinkers to the concept of popular sovereignty.

Whether individuals approach a social dilemma selfishly or cooperatively might depend upon whether they believe people are naturally greedy or cooperative.

Whether Tibet constituted a feudal social system or if peasants can be considered serfs is still debated.

Recent histories agree that a massacre occurred: Richard Fuchs, author of An Unerring Fire, concludes, “ The affair at Fort Pillow was simply an orgy of death, a mass lynching to satisfy the basest of conduct – intentional murder – for the vilest of reasons – racism and personal enmity .” Ward states, “ Whether the massacre was premeditated or spontaneous does not address the more fundamental question of whether a massacre took place ... it certainly did, in every dictionary sense of the word .” John Cimprich states, “ The new paradigm in social attitudes and the fuller use of available evidence has favored a massacre interpretation ...

Whether known on their campuses as social fraternities, clubs, secret societies, or by other models, most nonetheless publicly articulate a literary focus.

" Whether I'm Wrong ", an original song of social conscience penned in early 2003, has been featured by the UNESCO-endorsed New Songs for Peace initiative.

Whether you follow these rules will likely depend on social pressure ; bear in mind that there is no standard set of rules that you are obligated to follow.

Whether it's wrapping up a talk when the audience starts fidgeting, choosing the crowded restaurant over the nearly deserted one, or crossing the street against the light because everyone else is doing so, social information provides a basis for inferences, planning, and coordinating activity.

Coursing the hare, Francis Barlow ( artist ) | Francis Barlow, 1686 Whether for sporting or hunting purposes, hare coursing was in Europe historically restricted to landowners and the nobility, who used sighthounds, the ownership of which was at certain historic times prohibited among the lower social classes.

# Whether the risk of the activity outweighs its social value.

* Whether the assimilation or contrast effect prevails depends on the psychological closeness, with people feeling psychologically disconnected with their social surroundings being more likely to show contrast effects.

Whether in Paris or Vienna, she set the latest social trends.