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101Union of Soviet Socialist Republics — a former federal union of 15 constituent republics, in E Europe and W and N Asia, comprising the larger part of the former Russian Empire: dissolved in December 1991. 8,650,069 sq. mi. (22,402,200 sq. km). Cap.: Moscow. Also called Russia, Soviet …
102logic, history of — Introduction the history of the discipline from its origins among the ancient Greeks to the present time. Origins of logic in the West Precursors of ancient logic There was a medieval tradition according to which the Greek philosopher …
103Southern Africa — Introduction southernmost region of the African continent, comprising the countries of Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The island nation of Madagascar is excluded… …
104The Irish (in Countries Other Than Ireland) — The Irish (in countries other than Ireland) † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Irish (in countries other than Ireland) I. IN THE UNITED STATES Who were the first Irish to land on the American continent and the time of their arrival are …
105Discovery and development of antiandrogens — In the 1960s, the first antiandrogen, or androgen antagonist, was discovered. Antiandrogens antagonise the androgen receptor (AR) and thereby block the biological effects of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Antiandrogens are important… …
106Lenin, Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov — (1870–1924) Lenin was the alias used by Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov. He is the most influential Marxist political leader and theorist bar none. As a political leader he led the Bolsheviks in their seizure of power in October 1917, and was head of… …
107MARX, KARL — (1897–1966), German editor and publisher. Born in Saarlouis, Marx served in the German army in World War I and then worked as a freelance writer for the Havas news agency. He was prominent in politics during the Weimar period, particularly… …
108Ciprofloxacin — Not to be confused with Cipralex, a brand name of the antidepressant escitalopram. Cipro redirects here. For the Rome Metro station, see Cipro (Rome Metro). Ciprofloxacin …
109Reconstruction era of the United States — In the history of the United States, Reconstruction refers to the time between 1863 and 1877 when the U.S. focused on abolishing slavery, destroying the Confederacy, and reconstructing the nation and the Constitution. Reconstruction is also the… …
110Levofloxacin — Systematic (IUPAC) name (S) 7 fluoro 6 (4 methylpiperazin 1 yl) 10 oxo 4 thia 1 azatricyclo[7.3.1.05,13] trideca 5(13),6,8,11 tetraene 11 carboxylic acid …
