This practice has influenced the recent surge of polygamy in mainland China.

Devotional practices such as the Stations of the Cross also influenced selection.

McCleary studies how religious beliefs and practices influence productivity, economic growth, and the maintenance of political institutions such as democracy.

It has thus been shown that both practice and 'maturation' influence the accuracy of pecking in chicks.

These cultural norms and practices often influence the roles and behaviors that men and women adopt in society.

The investigations suggest a growing suspicion among some lawmakers that corrupt practices may have influenced decision-making in Congress and at executive-branch agencies.

The African beliefs and practices certainly influenced Cuba's music.

In this way, the practice of Voodoo can influence a person's day-to-day decisions and activities.

Agronomic practices often influence disease incidence for better or for worse.

He also urged studies to determine how much managed care and traditional fee-for-service practices influenced the timing of chemotherapy.