The project to build a stable democracy in Iraq presents an unparalleled opportunity to better understand the processes of democratization, and to therefore improve our grand theories about how democracy emerges. In order to do this, it is crucial to first know what theories are invoked or suggested by U.S. policy in Iraq. The purpose of this paper, therefore, is to identify the theoretical fou...

The paper explores the ways in which American film Gran Torino (2008) has used and actualised biblical motifs to address important challenges of contemporary society. After a brief presentation plot basic data on its production screening, identifies used. Then, social dimensions their cinematic interpretation are observed, contained criticism formalism, reconstruction violent heroism promotion ...

Purpose Fake news represents a real risk for brands, particularly firms selling essential products, such as food items. Despite this anecdotal acknowledgement, the dynamics of relationship between fake and brand reputation remain under-explored. The present study addresses gap by examining association consumer values (universalism openness to change), trust, system trust in context natural prod...